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WORLD FOOD FORUM STARTUP INNOVATION AWARDS

Application Deadline: 8 June 2024

LOCATION: United Nation

The WFF Startup Innovation Awards, powered by Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) are a global startup competition established to support and showcase innovators and entrepreneurs who are harnessing the power of technology to drive the sustainable transformation of agrifood systems in support of ending global hunger and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

ELIGIBILITY:

The eight finalist startups across the four categories will then give their pitches to the panel of judges in the Startup Innovation Awards Finals during the World Food Forum flagship event on World Food Day, 16 October, with the final award for each of the categories, as well as one overall winner, the WFF Startup Innovation of the Year Award.

8 May 2024: Launch of the WFF Startup Innovation Awards, powered by XTC, during UN STI Forum via our website and social media.

8 June 2024: Deadline for new applications.

June – October 2024: The WFF-XTC selection team will narrow down the list of entrants to an initial group of shortlisted startups to be highlighted on our website and participate in the September semi-finals.

BENEFIT:

The WFF Startup Innovation Awards will provide the finalists travel allowance to the finals during the flagship event in Rome, global visibility, the chance to raise capital, network with global entities (governments, United Nations agencies, corporations, investors, partners), the chance to join WFF startup accelerator programmes to scale up their innovative solutions and technological breakthroughs, and a total of USD 30 000 in prizes.

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SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

LOCATION: Australia

An undergraduate scholarship to support exceptional international students from diverse priority markets study across diverse undergraduate courses at the University of Sydney.

ELIGIBILITY:

International student

Applied for but not yet commenced a single undergraduate coursework degree 

Approximately 20 scholarships will be awarded globally per year across the two intakes focusing on diversity of course and diversity of nationality. The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.

must enrol in their eligible degree full-time

not be commencing a second degree at the University of Sydney

be an international student as defined in the Higher Education Support Act 2003. Australian Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents and dual citizens with Australian nationality are not eligible

must have completed secondary school or a foundation program in Australia or from a University of Sydney recognised foundation partner

must not have previously undertaken any tertiary studies (excluding extension studies completed as part of a year 12 program).

BENEFIT:

The scholarship will provide the below benefits for the published full-time duration of the recipient’s single undergraduate degree (including embedded honours) up to a maximum total duration of 4 years full-time study.

100% tuition fees, and

Student Services Amenities Fee.

No other amount is payable. Recipients are responsible for all other costs for studying at the University of Sydney including but not limited to, Overseas Health Cover (OSHC), living costs, accommodation, textbooks, flights and costs associated with being under the age of 18.

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