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DJ CARES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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LOCATION: Multiple Regions

DJCares, the CSR vehicle of Digital Jewels, a specialized Information Value Chain and Capacity Building Firm, has instituted a Scholarship scheme of  N200,000  to support the cause of promising but indigent students pursuing an IT profession. As part of the DJ Cares scheme for the year, a part scholarship will be awarded towards reducing the number of promising students who may otherwise have dropped out of School for lack of funds and encouraging them to excel.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the scholarship award selection, candidates must ensure they meet all criteria’s as stated below

IT related course of study. Specifically, Computer Science (single or combined degree), Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

GPA of at least 3.75/5 each semester since university enrollment.

Must not be more than 23 years by Oct. of the application year

Must have spent at least 2yrs in university

Must have English language proficiency (oral & written).

Must produce two (2) credible references, 1 of which must be a reference from your current institution e.g H.O.D, Dean e.t.c 

Students who meet eligibility criteria would write and submit an essay not more than 500 words on one of the three topics below.

Balancing innovation and security: The Ethical Dilemma of AI-Enabled Deepfakes in information technology and what it means for information security.

Tech Literacy and Its Importance in the 21st Century: Analyze the importance of tech literacy in today’s world and how it impacts personal growth and opportunities.

My Digital Footprint: Understanding the Impact of My Online Presence: Reflect on your online activities and discuss how your digital footprint can affect your future education and career prospects.

Students who have successfully written their essay will continue the application process by clicking the “Apply” button below to enable them fill in their data and upload essay.

Note: file must be in pdf format.

BENEFIT:

A Scholarship scheme of  N200,000  to support the cause of promising but indigent students pursuing an IT profession. 

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WACSI NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGY FULLY FUNDED INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: 12 July, 2024

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) with support from Ford Foundation is inviting young graduates or civil society actors from Ghana and Nigeria, with interest in leveraging technology for social impact to apply for its 6 months’ Next Generation Technology Internship Programme running from August 2024 to January 2025. 

WACSI is currently seeking 3 interns interested in gaining experience in leveraging technology to support civil society initiatives for social impact.  

ELIGIBILITY:

Minimum of a first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or related fields. 

Commitment to WACSI’s vision and values and demonstrated interest in civil society. 

Strong technical, writing and communication (verbal and written) skills. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages. 

Knowledge of Cloud computing tools 

Strong knowledge in digital marketing 

Confidence in using and applying data analysis tools 

Excellent interpersonal skills. 

Works well under pressure and in a multi-cultural environment. 

Proactive, willing to learn and take initiatives. 

Works well as part of a team. 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

BENEFIT:

The successful Nigerian intern will spend a substantial part of her/his internship working at the WACSI office in Abuja, Nigeria while the successful Ghanaian intern will spend substantial part of her/his internship working at the WACSI office in Accra, Ghana. 

The internship period is from August 2024 to January 2025 and it is fully funded. 

It is expected from the intern to produce a practicum and end of internship reports and a technology action plan for implementation pertaining to West Africa/Civil Society by the end of the internship period. 

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