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TRUST FUND TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (UN TRUST FUND)

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Application Deadline: 1 February 2024 (2.00 pm New York time (EST))

LOCATION: United Nation

The 27th grant cycle the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) is now open! The UN Trust Fund is inviting civil society organizations with proven expertise in ending violence against women and girls to submit project concepts to end violence against marginalized women and girls.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applications from women’s rights, women-led, constituent-led and small organizations are strongly encouraged and will be prioritized. Partnerships with smaller, local and grassroot women’s and girls’ rights organizations are also encouraged, with up to 4 implementing partners.  

A General Window: Addressing violence against marginalized women and girls and those experiencing intersecting forms of discrimination; and 

A Special Window: Addressing violence against women and girls affected by crisis. 

Multi-country proposals will also be considered, up to 10 countries, with a proposed impact beyond national level. 

The annual Call for Proposals document is available in the six UN official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish). Applications can only be submitted in English, French or Spanish.  

BENEFIT:

Civil society organizations can apply for grants between USD 150,000 to USD 1,000,000 for four year-year grants.

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YORK U SCIENCE SCHOLARS AWARDS

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Application Deadline:  March 1st, 2024 at 12:00pm NOON (ET)

LOCATION: Canada

York University’s Faculty of Science eagerly awaits applications for its prestigious York Science Scholars Award (YSSA) program.  In keeping with our vision of preparing global thinkers to advance knowledge and human progress, the Science Scholars program nurtures the intellectual and career development of high-achieving, passionate science students entering our Faculty.

ELIGIBILITY:

All incoming students, Canadian and International, who have applied for entrance to the York University Faculty of Science for full-time study starting in Fall 2024 are eligible to apply for this program.

BENEFIT:

The York Science Scholars program provides up to 12 first-year entering students with awards worth $10,000 each.  This Faculty of Science award is considered separately and in addition to any other York University or Faculty of Science admissions awards and scholarships:

$5,000 entrance scholarship

guaranteed full-time, 12-week summer research position following a student’s first year

$5,000 scholarship upon successful completion of the summer research position

leading-edge research facilities, and

one-on-one mentorship from outstanding faculty members

York Science Scholar winners are given the valuable opportunity to earn tuition in a guaranteed summer position during their first summer while participating in advanced scientific exploration.

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