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ASTRAZENECA YOUNG WORLD PROGRAMM SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: 21 March, 2024

LOCATION: Canada

AstraZeneca is looking for young leaders from all corners of the world who are committed to advocacy in at least one of the provided focus areas. AstraZeneca’s Young Health Programme (YHP) Impact Fellowship is designed to empower young people to build their skills, network, knowledge and inspire them to scale their impact and create even more positive change.

ELIGIBILITY:

Aged 18 – 30.*

Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing) 

Nationals of all countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Ability to fully-participate in-person, at the One Young World Summit (17-22 September 2024) in Montreal, Canada. 

Willingness to share insights, help co-create commitments to action, foster partnerships, and serve as ambassadors on AZ’s health equity and YHP work where appropriate. 

Access to the internet and a device (computer, phone) that will allow them to participate in live, online Fellowship sessions – this will not be provided to Fellows. 

Selected individuals are expected to fully participate in the YHP Impact Fellowship and One Young World Summit. Any misrepresentation or inability to participate fully may jeopardise their Fellowship benefits. 

BENEFIT:

Fellows will receive:

Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal, Canada, from 18 – 21 September. 

Return air travel form your home country to Montréal (flights in economy only). Flights will be arranged by the OYW delegate services team. 

Shared hotel accommodation in Montréal checking in on 17 September and checking out on 22 September. Hotel accommodation will be arranged by the OYW delegate services team.

Catering which includes:

Dinner on 18 Septembe

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 19-21 SeptemberBreakfast on 22 September

A per diem of up to £48 per day spent travelling to Montréal and on the ‘pre’ and ‘post’ Summit days of 17, 18, and 22 September.  

Reimbursement of the Canada visitor visa application fee of approximately $110 Canadian Dollars (if applicable)

Return transfer from airport to hotel via public transport. 

Access to AstraZeneca’s YHP Impact Fellowship. The Fellowship will provide a combination of live and self-taught learning and development opportunities throughout the year to help Fellows scale their impact. This includes, but is not limited to:

Participation in an award-winning online mini-MBA program, complete with a University accreditation,  12 months of material access, and other opportunities. 

Invitation to join the YHP ALumni Group and network with other young health leaders from around the world after attending the OYW Summit. 

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MANDELA INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (MINDS) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR AFRICAN STUDENTS

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LOCATION: Multiple Regions

MINDS’ offers scholarships to Africans who wish to pursue post-graduate studies within Africa, outside of their own countries. Through tailored leadership development activities, the MINDS Scholarship Programme aims to nurture leaders who have a continental development mindset; leaders who will facilitate greater cohesion and cooperation between African countries. Individuals with a Pan-African outlook, demonstrated leadership ability and an excellent academic record who wish to study on the African continent, outside their home country are invited to apply for the scholarships.

ELIGIBILITY:

MINDS Scholarships are awarded to meritorious applicants following a rigorous selection process.  To be considered for a MINDS Scholarship, you must:

Be a national of an African country, residing in any African country

Have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institution/s outside of your country of citizenship and/ or residency

Have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institution/s to pursue postgraduate studies within the following year

Have obtained at least 70% in each subject/ course in the last two completed years of study

Produce evidence of demonstrated leadership abilities or potential guided by the questions/ requirements set out in the application form

Submit a complete online application form (see below) with the required supporting documentation.

BENEFIT:

The Scholarship will cover some or all of the expenses below, depending on whether a partial or full scholarship is awarded:

Tuition

Accommodation and meals

One return ticket per duration of studies

A fixed stipend.

MINDS Scholarships are applicable to full-time studies of a one or two-year Honors or Master’s degree at one of the MINDS preferred institutions (listed below). MINDS does not prescribe the course to be studied.

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