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LEAD2030 CHALLENGE FOR SDG 3 SUPPORTED BY ASTRAZENECA

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Application Dealine: 21 March 2024

LOCATION: Canada

Through the Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 3, they will be granting US $50,000 to a small, innovative, youth-led non-profit organisation which aims to solve the climate and health challenges facing young people today.

 They invite a wide range of ideas, which could range from developing youth climate advocacy capability and health awareness, promoting carbon-friendly solutions to address health equity issues, support climate-health entrepreneurship, targeting food waste and enabling healthy diets, and beyond.

ELIGIBILITY:

Nationals of all eligible countries may apply for this scholarship.

A young leader (aged 18-30) working for, or leading, a non-profit organisation with drive and determination to make the world a healthier place for people.*

Applicants must demonstrate a positive impact related to leading climate/health equity projects benefitting youth (aged 10-24).

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.

Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing) 

Ability to fully participate in-person, at the One Young World Summit (18 – 21 September 2024) in Montreal, Canada. 

Ability to commit to a one-year Fellowship program and attend at least 75% of modules/activities. 

Ability to lead and manage the implementation and reporting of the non-profit project funded through the Fellowship. 

Applicants must be founders or leaders of registered non-profit organisations that meet the following criteria: 
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Have been registered and operational for at least three full years. 

Have had a total reported income in the last financial year of more than USD$100,000 and less than USD$2,000,000.

BENEFIT:

The winning solution will receive:

Scholarship to participate in the One Young World Summit 2024

A US$50,000 grant from AstraZenea. 

12 months of mentorship from a team of AstraZeneca professionals and partners. The mentorship team will work to accelerate your solution based on the needs of your initiative or organisation, such as:

Business strategy

Best practices for data collection

Monitoring and evaluation

Product design

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HARVARD LEAD FELLOWSHIP FOR PROMOTING WOMEN IN GLOBAL HEALTH

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Application Deadline: 5PM EST, Friday, March 15th, 2024

LOCATION: USA

The 2024-2025 LEAD Fellowship, a 1-year fellowship designed to advance leadership skills in individuals from low- and middle-income countries, is now open for applications. Jointly offered by the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) and the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the goal of the program is to support the continued development of women leaders in global health.

ELIGIBILITY:

We welcome applicants from all continents, regions, disciplines, sectors, and gender identities. Candidates nominate themselves by applying for the fellowship.

Applicants must work full-time in the field of global health and have at least 15 years of professional experience beyond their education. Global health-related work completed as a university student does not count as professional experience.

Applicants must have substantial leadership experience and demonstrate further potential.

Applicants must have the support of their employer and a champion in their organization who serves as an internal mentor.

Applicants must take a leave of absence (or equivalent) from their home institution during their in-residence experience for 4 weeks in April 2025.

Applicants must be able to obtain a J-1 visa for travel to the United States in April 2025 and must be available to reside in Cambridge, MA for four weeks.

In the two years prior to their fellowship at Harvard, candidates may NOT have participated in any full-time fellowship that lasted 4 months or longer.

All application materials are due by 5PM EST, Friday, March 15th, 2024

BENEFIT:

Visa fees, housing, and flights will be covered by the fellowship and a living stipend will be provided for the time in the United States.

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