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THE 2024 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO UNESCO’S INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Application Deadline: 14 June 2024, noon Paris time.

LOCATION: France

UNESCO is launching the fifteenth call for applications to the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD). Through an open and competitive process, projects will be selected based on their ability to generate concrete and lasting results towards the development of the creative sectors in developing countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Project proposals should contribute to:

The implementation and/or elaboration of policies and measures that have a direct, structural impact on the creation, production, distribution and access to a diversity of cultural goods and services;

The strengthening of capacities in public institutions and civil society organizations to support viable local and regional cultural industries and markets.

Public institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from eligible countries are invited to submit their proposals, as well as international NGOs registered in countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention. 

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BENEFIT:

Through the IFCD’s 2024 call for applications, UNESCO renews its commitment to strengthening the cultural and creative industries in developing countries, as fundamental pillars for protecting and promoting cultural diversity, encouraging creativity and innovation, and for building a more sustainable world.  The IFCD has invested more than US$ 11.5 million through 152 projects in 71 developing countries.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD AFRICA SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline:  1pm (UK time) Tuesday 28 May 2024.

LOCATION: United Kingdom

In partnership with the University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship Trust, the Department of Geography is pleased to offer one scholarship for a postgraduate taught student from Africa in 2024. Applications are now open. The deadline to apply is 1pm (UK time) Tuesday 28 May 2024.

ELIGIBILITY:

You must hold an offer to study on one of the following courses and register on the course in September 2024 at the University of Sheffield

MA International Development

MSc Environmental Change and International Development

MPH International Development

You must be classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes.

You must be self-funded to receive this award, ie not funded by a research council, government, private enterprise, charity or any similar organisation.

You must not already hold a qualification equal to or higher than a masters. 

You must not have already studied outside of your home country.

This scholarship cannot be awarded in conjunction with any other funding awards, either from the University of Sheffield or external sources.

Your mode of attendance must be full-time.

Receipt of the scholarship is subject to successfully meeting any condition(s) attached to your offer before the deadline provided by the Admissions Service.

You must have an unconditional offer to study at the University before the 2 September 2024.

Receipt of the scholarship is subject to successfully receiving a visa to study at the University in September 2024.

You must be a national of or permanently domiciled in an African country.

The scholarship can not be deferred and students taking a leave of absence will not be eligible to receive the award when they return to their studies. 

BENEFIT:

The 2024 scholarship offers the following support:

A full tuition fee waiver

£8,000 maintenance support

Accommodation in a single occupant en-suite room in University halls of residence

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