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JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARS—SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

LOCATION: USA

The Johns Hopkins SAIS Public Service Scholars – Scholarship Program is for experienced mid-career professionals pursuing the Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) who have worked in public service, (broadly defined), and intend to return to public service after earning their degree. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Citizens of all countries are eligible to apply

Candidates must be admitted to the Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) program on the Washington DC campus in the fall semester; both full and part-time students (taking at least two courses per semester) are eligible to apply

Proven leadership, academic aptitude, and dedication to public service through demonstrated professional experience

Special consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need

Scholarship awards cannot be deferred

Must begin the Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) program in the fall semester

May pursue the program full or part time (part-time must take at least two classes per semester)

Must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 or higher

Must participate in at least one admissions recruitment activity per semester (such as meeting with prospective applicants or serving on a student panel) or serve as a mentor to a Public Service Fellow

Must complete and submit brief program surveys once per semester and a final comprehensive survey in the last semester

Must complete and submit Global Careers’ Employment Outcomes Survey prior to graduating

The Johns Hopkins SAIS Public Service Scholars – Scholarship Program is only open to Fall applicants.

BENEFIT:

Up to a 50% tuition scholarship (scholarship awards cannot be deferred or transferred to another campus, nor can they be used for academic exchange programs)

Curated and exclusive programming that includes lectures, seminars and other events featuring policy leaders and practitioners of public service

Opportunity to engage with guest speakers and alumni who are leading change in their public sector spaces

Guidance from the Office of Global Careers on the myriad opportunities available to help you develop the skills and experience required to advance your career in public service

Participation in social and volunteer activities that foster a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose among the cohort

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BATN FOUNDATION FARMERS FOR THE FUTURE (F4F) GRANT

Application Deadline: Application deadlines vary depending on the specific program cycle. Each application process typically runs for two/three weeks from the date it opens.

LOCATION: Nigeria

Are you a serving NYSC member with a viable business idea in agriculture? Are you ready to bring your agribusiness idea to life? The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), in partnership with NYSC, wants to hear from you. Apply for the Farmers for the Future (F4F) grant program. The Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant is an agricultural entrepreneurship grant designed to support young people with viable agribusinesses with equity-free capital and other associated support they may require to scale their businesses.

ELIGIBILITY:

Submit Your Application

The online application portal will be available for serving NYSC members with a viable business idea in agriculture for you to send in your applications.

Virtual Bootcamp

20 Selected businesses will go through a rigorous virtual bootcamp where they will refine their business thesis and build a compelling pitch.

Pitch Event & Award

The top 10 businesses from the bootcamp will pitch before a panel of expert judges and investors. 6 winners will be selected.

Mentorship

The 6 winners will be given financing to execute, strengthen, advance and scale their businesses under the guidance of seasoned mentors. They will also be connected to the relevant networks they require to make progress.

Join The Farmers For The Future Alumni

Continue to enjoy exclusive access to expert mentorship, insider opportunities and a robust support network that will open doors to follow-on financing, new markets, etc.

BENEFIT:

₦10 MILLION NAIRA: Top 6 finalist will win an equity-free grant of NGN 10 million.

Grant Prizes

1st Cash Prize X 1

₦3,000,000

Equity-free grant funding.

2nd Cash Prize X 2

₦2,000,000

Equity-free grant funding.

3rd Cash Prize X 3

₦1,000,000

Equity-free grant funding.

Access to Finance:

The top 6 finalists will win an equity-free grant of NGN 10 million (₦3m for the first prize, ₦2m for 2nd Prize, and ₦ 1m for 3rd prize).

Linkage to financial institutions and investors for follow-on financing and/or credit facilities

Winners will get technical support to establish their agribusiness

Training & Capacity Building

Participation in an intensive “Think-through-your-business” boot camp

Mentorship under seasoned entrepreneurs and Agric Experts

Membership of the F4F alumni network

Participation in other partner-drive training programs

Support with business registration & other legal & regulatory requirements

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