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DOUG PENSINGER PHOTOGRAPHY FUND

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Application Opend: March 15; Deadline: May 1, 2024

LOCATION: USA

Apply for the the Doug Pensinger Sports Photography Fund. The 2024 application will be hosted on Picter beginning on March 15 (deadline May 1).

ELIGIBILITY:

The Doug Pensinger Photography Fund supports emerging and early-career sports photographers.

Photographers with more than 3 years cumulative paid professional sports photography experience are considered beyond the scope of the DPPF’s programs. Previous DPPF grant recipients are not eligible to apply.

The DPPF is committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity and to providing free merit-based access to its programs.

The application process is not limited to U.S. citizens, although international candidates should be aware that the DPPF is not able to provide support that is prohibited under U.S. law.

BENEFIT:

7 photographers will each receive

A $5,000 grant, to be spent on career development

Expenses-paid trip to the 2024 DPPF Sports Photography Gathering (scheduled for September 2024; see details below.)

In addition to the main grants program, the DPPF also awards Development Grants supporting sports photographers of great potential whose current portfolio quality may be affected by severe economic and/or geographic or cultural limitations. After the seven winners of the $5,000 grants are chosen, the panel will select deserving candidates from the remaining pool of applicants as recipients of Development Grants.

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AFRICA BUSINESS CONCEPT CHALLENGE

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Application Deadline: 5 March, 2024 (11:59PM EST/next day — 5:59AM CET and WAT / 6:59AM SAST/ 7:59 AM EAT)

LOCATION: USA

GBSN is pleased to present the 4th annual Africa Business Concept Challenge (ABCC), a virtual business concept competition for African undergraduate and graduate students. The competition challenges student teams to develop a viable business concept that addresses a locally-relevant challenge or problem related to Agenda 2063, and inclusive and sustainable development.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Africa Business Concept Challenge is open to all institutions of learning, training and development on the African continent. Student teams must consist of two to five members, where at least two must be enrolled at an African institution at the time of the competition. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.

Each participating team must have a mentor to work with. Mentors will help guide teams and enrich the learning experience. The ABCC aims to build a community platform for learning–not just a competition but an opportunity for mutual support.

GBSN Membership is not required to participate. There is no charge to participate in the competition.

BENEFIT:

$5,000 Prize for the first place winner

Societal Impact: The Challenge offers a chance to make an impact on local community problems.

Networking: Opportunities with student teams from across the globe, as well as experienced entrepreneurs and industry professionals

Mentoring & Industry Experts: High-caliber, experienced judges, who are experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders

Structure, Feedback & Guidance: Personalized, individual feedback during the project development process from Team Advisors

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