We’ve all been there: It’s the end of the interview, and after nearly an hour of pouring your heart (and work experience) out to a potential employer, the hiring manager asks if you have any last questions before wrapping up.
It’s meant to be a formality, of course—a way to end the conversation without kicking you out right then and there. But it’s also an opportunity, intentional or not, to make one final impression and give your interviewer something to remember you by.
As Marshall Darr points out in this short piece on Medium, this final remark is actually a moment to “add value to the conversation” before you both head your separate ways. It’s especially noteworthy when you do manage to pull that off, since so many other candidates, having already asked many questions throughout the session, mindlessly shrug off this little last thing at the end.
But if you play your cards right, he says, it can turn a completely lost cause into a foot in the door. According to Darr, you should wrap things up nicely with this question:
“Actually yeah, I was wondering what your best moment so far at [Company Name] was?”
This simple ask, cleverly masked as innocent curiosity, can give you many important insights—on your interviewer’s values, the company, and how well you might fit in with a position there. Think about it: There’s no higher note to end on than with your interviewer’s fondest memory of the company, a feeling that can now be subconsciously associated with your prospects as a future employee.
And aside from being an emotional plus for you, it’ll also give you an idea of what your future co-workers might value, and the kind of culture that company cultivates for its team members. If your interviewer struggles to come up with a meaningful memory, that’s a helpful red flag for you to keep in mind if you end up with an offer.
So, the next time you’re hard-pressed for something to say in those awkward few moments before the door closes with you on the other side, give this question a shot. Odds are, it can only help.
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1. iHub
(i) Latest Chief Executive Officer
2. International Finance Corporation
(i) Senior Operations Officer
3. World Vision
(i) Senior Technical Advisor
4. Save The Children
(i) Deputy Chief of Party
(ii) Awards Manager
(iii) Chief Of Party
5. Animal Welfare for Public Health
(i) Community Development Officer
6. AMREF Flying Doctors
(i) Emergency Flight Nurse
7. EACC Kenya (50 Positions)
(i) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Recruitment
When it comes to acing your job interview, one important piece of the puzzle is how well you answer each question. An insufficient answer could make or break your chances of snagging the job.
Career expert Lavie Margolin said practice makes perfect when it comes to wowing the hiring managers. “Advanced practice will give you an opportunity to think through your work history to have the points you are most proud of and those that apply to your present job search at the forefront of your memory. It will also help you research any information about the position you are interviewing for in advance so that you come across as a serious applicant,” said Margolin in Winning Answers to 500 Interview Questions.
The Cheat Sheet chatted with Lorna Hagen, senior vice president of People Operations at OnDeck, for more insight into the questions to watch out for and how to answer them with grace. Here are the questions Hagen says many candidates don’t get right.
1. Question: Can I get you a cup of coffee? Water?
Common mistake in answering: “Oh, no thank you, I’m fine!”
Example of better way to address the question: “Yes!” Walk with the interviewer to retrieve. This is usually in a separate room from where you’ll be interviewed, so it will give the candidate an opportunity to see more of the office and understand more of the perks and culture. Is there a kitchen with free beverages? Is the office quiet? Are people working in offices, cubicles or community desks? Having this first-hand look allows the candidate to assess the space, the people, the vibe and the culture. It also allows the candidate to determine if it feels like it might be a good fit.
2. Question: Why didn’t you graduate from school?
Common mistake in answering: An emotional response usually happens (financial difficulties, family issues, etc.)
Example of better way to address the question: Candidates need to recall the reason why they left school and then own the decision. Candidates should talk about the personal growth that came from having to make the decision, the lessons learned and experiences gained from the time out of school until present. Showcasing continued learning and advancement regardless of an earned degree can prove attributes that are normally associated with traditional schooling.
3. Question: Why are you leaving your current job? What’s wrong with it?
Common mistake in answering: Talking about the misfortunes of the previous company (I don’t agree with management’s decisions. My boss left so I left. The company was going down the toilet) is never the way to go.
Example of better way to address the question: Candidates need to pivot the conversation and talk about their personal growth, professional goals, and how the new organization can help them achieve this. Talking down about a current or previous employer is an indication that the candidate might do the same to a future employer.
Future employers are testing for judgement with this type of question. Does the candidate know what to share and what not to share? Will the candidate be trustworthy with confidential and proprietary information? At OnDeck, openness is a core value. We also trust our team members to be responsible with proprietary information and to use good judgement when talking about our products, people and processes. It’s paramount for us to find someone who shares these same qualities
4. Question: Tell me about yourself.
Common mistake in answering: Most candidates begin with personal information such as “I was born…” or “My parents…”
Example of a better way to address the question: Although this sounds like a personal question, it’s not. This type of question provides a window into a candidate’s life and offers the opportunity to highlight professional successes and achievements. Candidates should think about the timeline of their professional life and walk the interviewer through the highlights of their resume, but with added context and color. For instance, you can offer a story or anecdote to fill in the blanks as to why you left a certain company or why you relocated.
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Finishing college is a big accomplishment, and for many people, a big relief. College can be a lot of fun, but some people are just ready to start their careers and start the next phase of their lives. Whether you’re ready or not, you will need to move forward after college. If you are still attending, then you need to be sure to stay on budget while you are in school. Once you graduate though, making wise choices in your job search and at your first job, and smart financial decisions, will help set you up for a successful life and career. On the other hand, spending money like you will never run out, or failing to appreciate your first job and learn as much as possible, can set you down a bad path that can be hard to come back from. Here are five mistakes you want to avoid.
1. Failing to take your job search seriously
Ideally, you will have a job set up before you graduate. If you don’t, you will want to make finding one your top priority. According to USA Today, you can get a job coach, and also network and reach out to people at a company that you want to work for. Don’t make the mistake of assuming a job will simply fall into your lap; you need to get out there and apply.
Also, be careful of taking just any job. While you have to pay your bills, you will be in a much better place career-wise if you can find a job in your field. This is another reason why you should start searching early.
2. Coasting at your first job
Landing a job is a big deal, but don’t assume that just because you get a job, you will keep it. It’s important to work hard and prove that you deserve to be at the company. Particularly when you are working at your first job, you want to establish yourself as an asset to the company. Being lazy or doing the bare minimum will only hurt you later.
Even if your first job isn’t ideal, you can still make the most of it: learn as much as you can, grow professionally, and network. You never know how your hard work will pay off. Even if your first job isn’t as interesting as you want, or isn’t at the level that you want, working hard and showing that you are a loyal and innovative team member may lead to just the job you do want.
3. Spending money impulsively
Once you have a job, it can be exciting to spend the money you make. Having a lot of money for the first time can be exhilarating and it can be very dangerous as well. As tempting as it is to go out and buy a new car, new furniture, and splurge on many dinners out, try to limit your extravagant spending. You probably have some time before you need to start saving for retirement, but spending wildly just because you have a job won’t pay off in the long run.
According to U.S. News & World Report, you should consider the benefits your employer offers and take advantage of them; also, think about your fixed costs and about your future savings.
4. Ignoring debt
If you took out student loans, you probably have a grace period before you need to start repaying them. If you have other debt you need to pay off, then it’s reasonable to wait to pay off your student loans, especially if you have other debt with higher interest rates. However, it’s a good idea to pay off as much debt as you can now. You don’t need to pay the minimum due for your student loans, and if you have credit card debt, the same is true. The more you can pay off now, the more available funds you will have to save for traveling, a house, or retirement.
When you graduate college, you will most likely have as few responsibilities as you ever will. Now is the time to pay your debt if you can.
5.Forgetting about your health
Yes, you’re young, and it can be tempting to spend money on the things you want instead of investing in health insurance. However, if you are no longer on your parents’ plan (which you usually can be until you are 26 if dependents are covered), you do need to think about coverage. Even if you are still on your parents’ plan, you won’t be forever and you need to look at what plans your company offers and the cost of those plans. Also, it’s important to consider how many years you have before you need to pay for the insurance, or how it will affect your budget.
If your parents can’t cover you, then be sure that you do sign up for coverage. Without health insurance, you risk a serious financial hardship if an expensive health surprise comes your way (this is also a good reason to have an emergency fund).
Also, when you are working full-time, it can be easy to neglect other aspects of your health, such as exercise or diet. Maintaining a healthy diet, and finding time for exercise, will help you save money on expensive health care costs later.
The years after graduating college should be exciting, and you can learn a lot and advance professionally and financially if you avoid financial and career mistakes.
1. Norfolk Hotel
(i) Recruitment at Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel
2. Airtel
(i) Recruitment at Airtel Kenya
3. Naisoft
(i) Software Developer
(ii) Social Media Intern
4. KEMRI
(i) Research Coordinators
(ii) Nurses
We’ve all been there during a job search—that moment at the end of a day when you realize you didn’t get nearly enough done. That can be tough to rebound from, and I’ve been there enough to know that this negative momentum can quickly snowball to the point where all you want to do is curl up on your couch and keep watching terrible reality TV shows.
However, before you get to that point, there are a few things you can do at the end of a really unproductive day to turn things around for the better. So even if today’s somewhat of a bust—tomorrow’s going to be better.
1. Make a Quick List of What You Didn’t Get Done
If you’re like me, seeing a physical list of the things you didn’t do makes you feel like you’ve never done anything productive. But here’s the thing: Unless you actually force yourself to look at that list, you’ll just assume that it’s really long. And when you automatically assume that, you’ll focus on the stress and the impossibility of it all—rather than getting results.
So how do you avoid this defeatist despair? Simple. Write down a quick list of the things you still need to do. You probably don’t want to do this. I know I didn’t during my last job search. But seeing what hadn’t gotten done is really the best motivator to making sure you don’t slack off the next day. But more importantly, when it’s right in front of you, odds are you’ll realize that it’s not completely impossible. In fact, if you wake up in the right mindset, it’s all very do-able.
2. Put Items on Your Calendar for Tomorrow
OK, so you have your list of things you need to get done tomorrow. Awesome. However, having that won’t always keep you accountable. What I discovered during my last job search was that creating specific calendar events was just the right combination of helpful and annoying when I really needed to get my act together and apply for open positions. That doesn’t mean writing “job stuff” from 9 to 6, but rather “Write cover letter” from 10 to 11, and then “Reach out to Lisa for coffee meeting” from 11 to 11:15.
The additional benefit of creating calendar events for yourself is that your deadlines are artificial. Which means that if you have something seriously urgent that comes up suddenly, you have a block of time on your calendar that you can move to another slot. Of course, it’s all for naught if you don’t hold yourself accountable when you move those deadlines. But if you’re at least willing to keep those annoying notifications enabled on your phone, don’t worry—you’ll get a lot of those things on your list done really, really quickly.
3. Relax, Relax, Relax
Alright, so here’s the thing—when the day is over, let it be over. And if the first two tips are new to you, they’ll take some time to get used to. Which means that you’ll probably spend too much time doing those things, too. So, once those tasks are taken care of at the end of a day, take some time to do something fun. Even though you might not have done as many things to advance your job search as you might have hoped, the truth is that you still did a lot of thinking about your next career move.
You’re probably saying to yourself, “Of course I can relax. I am a master at lounging.” I thought so too, until I realized that I was regularly staring at my laptop late into the night, sending out resumes and cover letters to people who definitely weren’t going to read them until the next day anyway (unless they were crazy people who never slept). And that’s the key—even if you’re convinced things need to get done before you call it quits for the day, hiring managers have lives outside of work, too. So if you didn’t get something done during work hours, don’t worry—it can seriously wait until tomorrow.
I know you’re probably having a hard time with being unproductive, especially when you need to find your next job ASAP. However, it’s really not the end of the world. Take some measures to ensure that you’re keeping tabs on yourself and making sure things get done, but if you have an afternoon in which you just can’t find the motivation you need to send off brilliant applications for your dream career, take a deep breath and remind yourself that you will get the things on your to-do list done.
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With the huge number of applications a job opening usually gets, it’s frustrating—but not much of a surprise—that most recruiters spend all of six seconds looking at your resume.
So, what’s a job seeker to do? Stop putting effort into perfecting your resume bullet points? Forget about quantifying accomplishments? Shorten your resume to just be five targeted keywords in a large font?
No, no, and no. Your goal is actually pretty straightforward: Give recruiters a reason to take a closer look at your resume during their quick glance.
Here are a few ideas on how to do exactly that.
1. Call Attention to Keywords
The bulk of your resume is likely made up of the bullets listed under your experiences, but unless there’s something that catches your reader’s eye, he or she may never even make it to the meat of your resume.
To combat this, pull up the sections that allow for the use of more keywords to the top third of the page, such as your skills section or summary statement. Then comb through the job description to find what words, skills, or qualifications keep coming up. Pick out your strengths from what you’ve found, and make sure a reader doesn’t have to go very far to find something he or she would be interested in.
2. Use Section Headings Strategically
While we’re on the topic of keywords, one component that tends to get a lot of emphasis is your section headings. It makes sense. They need to be very clear so that your resume is easy to navigate and skim, but what a wasted opportunity for these bolded, eye-catching headings to only point out where the next section starts.
To take advantage of these inherently attention-grabbing areas, add some relevant flair. Instead of just an “Experience” section, change it to “Teaching Experience” or “Project Management Experience.” Instead of just “Skills,” give “Technical Skills” or “Stage Management Skills” a whirl.
3. Maximize Your Company Brands
No matter how clear your own personal brand is, it’s hard to compete with the brands of established companies. But, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, you can use that to your advantage on your resume.
If you’ve worked at a company like Facebook, HBO, or Gucci, you better believe a recruiter will spare an extra minute or two to see what you did there. This means making sure that if you have any well-known companies on your resume, you’re either bolding your company names or writing them in all-caps. Don’t diminish their impact by italicizing them or bolding your position title instead.
4. Don’t Hide Your Quirks
You’ve probably heard the advice to keep your resume all about business. And, with such little space to make your case for why you can do the job, that’s not bad advice. That said, you also don’t want to hide all your quirks—even if it’s just to get the recruiter to do a double take.
Is your side gig to take people out for tandem skydives? Are you a computer science major who minored in dance? Do you have a third degree black belt in taekwondo? It’s very possible that none of this is relevant to the position you’re applying for, but it just might be so interesting that a recruiter spends a little extra time on your resume.
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What hurts more than rejection?
Multiple rejections.
Being told over and over again that you’re not right or not good enough for whatever reason is painful—and at some point, you have to begin wondering where the problem lies.
One angle that needs to be explored, despite the discomfort, is whether you’re the one doing something wrong. The good news is warning signs are pretty clear. Here are three red flags—and more importantly, what to do about them.
1. You Never Make it Past the Final Round Interview
This can be an incredibly demoralizing situation to be in. It’s also a huge red flag that I doubt you’ll miss. You’re clearly doing something right to get all the way to the final round interview. So, what’s preventing you from sealing the deal?
Frequently, when you get this far along in the process, you’re only competing with one or two other people. Plus, it’s likely already been established that you have the right experience or qualifications for the role. The last thing, then, is how well you understand the position, the company, and the team. If you’re not getting past the final round, you’re probably not getting across what you know about at least one of these.
This means you need to dial up your company research. Do your homework on the company by reading everything you can get your hands on about it, ask thoughtful questions about the role throughout the process, and make an effort to really connect with the team and show them just how well you’ll fit in. Finally, don’t forget that all this only matters if you actually show off what you know during the interview. Here’s a checklist to make sure you’re getting across everything you need to.
2. You Only Get to the Phone Screen
You definitely have a polished resume, because you’re landing plenty of first round interviews and phone screens, but strangely, you’re not progressing beyond that. What gives?
Your skills and experiences are obviously eye-catching and relevant enough to get someone’s attention, so it’s not that you don’t have anything to talk about. Instead, you’re probably not conveying your stories well. Sometimes it’s all about the delivery.
In the end, the only way to address this is through practice. You have the raw goods. Now, polish them up by going back to the basics and answering practice interview questions aloud with a friend. Read up on how to structure a response to a behavioral question here. Then, go to town with these 31 common interview questions.
3. You’re Not Getting Calls Period
Assuming you’re applying for jobs you are qualified for, not getting any callbacks after numerous applications is disheartening. Something is up, but with so little information to work off of, it’s hard to say what.
Of course, your first step is to check your materials. Tailor your resume and cover letter to the position, then put your editor cap on and follow these tips to make sure what you’re sharing will impress your audience. If you’re doing that already and the problem doesn’t lie with your documents, you’re probably not networking enough.
Networking turns people off for lots of different reasons. It’s uncomfortable. It’s nerve-racking. It’s not meritocratic. It also works. And, right now, that’s what you need to focus on. Conduct informational interviews with people at your target companies, and put your immediate network to work by letting them know what you’re looking for. Here’s a template that will help you out.
1. PigiaMe
(i) Moderator Intern
(ii) Customer Relations Intern
(iii) Content Writers
2. Supermaket
(i) Branch Manager
(ii) Procurement Officer
3. IRC
(i) Grants Manager
(ii) TB / HIV Nurse
(iii) Construction Manager
Applications are invited for STIAS Iso Lomso Fellowship Programme for research in Africa. Applicants from African countries are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme.
The aim of the fellowship is to guide and support them towards becoming established scholars in their fields. The programme is aimed at African scholars who have obtained a doctoral degree within the preceding eight years and who hold an academic position at a university or research institution anywhere in Africa.
The Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study is a high-level research institute dedicated to innovative thinking, the production of new knowledge and the nurturing of emerging leaders.
Applicants from non-Anglophone African countries may conduct their research in the language of preference; however, the application documents must be completed in English.
Course Level: Iso Lomso fellowships provide a three-year attachment to STIAS to enable fellows to develop and conduct a long-term research programme of their preference. The aim is to guide and support them towards becoming established scholars in their fields.
Study Subject: Fellowship is awarded in any research area of applicant’s choice.
Scholarship Award: While in residence fellows receive regular STIAS fellow support which includes:
-an economy return flight;
-comfortable accommodation within walking distance from the institute;
-individual offices equipped with a PC, telephone and printer;
– a monthly stipend for daily living costs;
-access to the Stellenbosch University library (including electronic resources) and a fast internet connection;
-participation in the regular STIAS fellows programme, including daily lunch, weekly fellows’ seminar, STIAS public lectures and social events;
-a child care subsidy for women fellows accompanied by young children while in residence.
Scholarship can be taken at: Africa
Eligibility: Applications are accepted from applicants who met the following criteria:
-be a national of any African country;
-have an affiliation at a research or higher education institution in an African country, and continue to do so for the foreseeable future;
-have obtained a doctoral degree from any recognised higher education institution (worldwide) after the 1st of January 2009;
-be in a position to commence a first period of residency at STIAS during 2017.
Nationality: Applicants from African countries (Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia and Zimbabwe) are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have obtained a doctoral degree from any recognised higher education institution (worldwide) after the 1st of January 2009.
English language Requirements: Applicants from non-Anglophone African countries may conduct their research in the language of preference; however, the application documents must be completed in English.
Supporting Material: The following documents should accompany your application form. You may submit these as separate files attached to a single email together with the application form (or multiple, numbered emails if the attachments are too large for a single email).The body of the email should indicate the number of files attached. Please note that the recommenders should confidentially submit the recommendation letters by email to cpauw-at-sun.ac.za.
-A motivation letter (one page maximum; must include a description of your academic career and current attachment to an African institution, and the ideas and experiences that have shaped and motivated your intellectual work).
A pre-proposal for your research project, consisting of a short essay of two to three pages which describes:
-a summary of your current research/work;
-the main thesis of the proposed research project (problem statement and aim of the project);
-An overview of existing literature and other sources;
-Theoretical background and methodological approach;
-The significance/relevance of the project for African scholarship;
-a provisional time framework with proposed periods of residency at STIAS and additional activities (for instance attendance of international conferences, a residency at another institute, a workshop to be convened at STIAS), as well as proposed research outputs such as articles/book manuscript, etc. The IsoLomso fellowship may coincide with a research project funded by another programme.
-One or two recent writing examples (articles or book sections) related to the proposed project (any language).
-A certified copy or scan of your doctoral certificate.
-A letter of support from the your home institution (either from the head of department, dean of faculty, principal of college, or equivalent).
-Recommendation, consisting of two letters of recommendation from scholars familiar with your work, preferably one from your current institution and one from another institution. Recommenders will need to receive a copy of your pre-proposal in order to comment on the proposed project. The letter should be printed on an official institutional letterhead and must include:
-Name of recommender; Academic position of recommender; Answers to the following questions: How long and in what capacity has the recommender known the applicant? How does the recommender evaluate the merit of the applicants’ proposed project, and the applicant’s ability to complete the proposed work during three years?
-Any further relevant information about the applicant or proposed project (including how the project matches the research priorities of the applicant’s home institution, if known).
-The letters of recommendation will be confidential and should be sent by the recommender directly to cpauw-at-sun.ac.za.
How to Apply: Applications should be sent via e-mail.
Application Deadline: Fellowship application deadline is 25th May 2016.
South African-German Centre for Development Research (SA-GER CDR) awards Master and PhD scholarships in the field of Development Studies, Public Administration, Public Policy. Applicants from Sub-Sahara Africa can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarships are designed for those planning a career in the field of Development Studies, Public Administration and Public Policy economic.
Within the framework of cooperating in masters and PhD programmes, the aim of the African Excellence Centre at UWC in Cape Town is to prepare the next generation of leaders to meet the typical economic, social and political berlinchallenges arising from the development process.
Applicants must provide evidence of proficiency in English, both written and spoken. This can be TOEFL test or a similar standard test or a letter from an academic institution.
Study Subject: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters and PhD programme.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in the field of Development Studies, Public Administration, Public Policy.
Scholarship Award: Monthly allowances of 650 Euro plus travel allowances for master candidates and 900 Euro plus travel allowances for PhD candidates.
Scholarship can be taken at: The University of the Western Cape (UWC), Cape Town, South Africa
Eligibility: Applicants should have an outstanding academic record – at least 70% for last degree.
Nationality: Applicants should be from Sub-Sahara Africa.
List of Countries: Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Ghana, Cote ‘lvoire, Gabon, Benin, Mozambique, Senegal, Togo, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Angola, Djibouti, Sudan, Burundi, Botswana, Madagascar, South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mauritius, Cameroon, DR Congo, Somalia, Nigeria, Gambia, Comoros, Republic of Congo, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must apply within 6 years of having completed their previous degree, which must have been completed at an internationally recognised university.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirement: Applicants must provide evidence of proficiency in English, both written and spoken. This can be TOEFL test or a similar standard test or a letter from an academic institution.
Supporting Material: The required components for complete application packet are as follows:-
-a letter of application, motivating application
-a copy of passport or ID
-a CV, also indicating relevant work experience as intern or as employee: Please use the europass CV
-an academic transcript from last university
-certified copies of all academic certificates
-an academic reference and if applicable a professional reference.
-MA applicants will have to write a one page paper about 1 of 4 topics given on the website
-PhD applicants have to submit a Research Proposal of their PhD project in line with the focus topics of the Centre given on the website.
Certificates and transcripts that are in another language other than English or Afrikaans must be submitted together with an English translation thereof that has been certified by a Public Notary
How to Apply: All applicants have to fill in an online application form.
Application Deadline: The closing date for application is 15 July, 2016.
Royal Academy of Engineering is delighted to offer the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for 2016/2017 academic year. Applicants from sub-Saharan Africa are eligible to apply for this programme.
The aim of the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is to stimulate, celebrate and reward innovation and entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is designed to support the commercial development of engineering innovations that have a positive impact on social and economic development in the region
Applicants must have an engineering innovation and provide a letter of support from a university of research institution.
Course Level: The Africa Prize will encourage ambitious and talented sub-Saharan African engineers from all disciplines to apply their skills to develop scalable solutions to local challenges, highlighting the importance of engineering as an enabler of improved quality of life and economic development.
Study Subject: Engineers from all disciplines are eligible to apply for this programme.
Scholarship Award: Crucial commercialization support is awarded to a shortlist of innovative applicants through a six-month period of training and mentoring. Following this period of mentorship, finalists will be invited to present at an event held in Africa and a winner will be selected to receive £25,000 along with runners-up, who will each be awarded £10,000.
Scholarship can be taken at: Sub-Saharan Africa
Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:-
-Applicants must be individuals or groups of no more than three people.
-Applicants must be citizens of a country within sub-Saharan Africa and currently reside there. For teams of two or three, the lead applicant must be a citizen of a country within sub-Saharan Africa and currently reside there.
-Applicants must be engineers who can provide a letter of support from a university of research institution.
Applicants should have achieved the development of, and be in the early stages of commercialising an engineering innovation that:
-will bring social and/or environmental benefits to country/countries in sub-Saharan Africa
-has strong potential to be replicated and scaled up
-is accompanied by an ambitious but realistic business plan which has strong commercial viability.
Industrial researchers and establishments are not eligible.
-The applicant’s innovation can be any new product, technology or service, based on research in engineering defined in its broadest sense to encompass a wide range of fields, including: agricultural technology, biotechnology, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, design engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, ICT, materials science, mechanical engineering, and medical engineering. If applicants are in any doubt that their area of expertise would be considered engineering then please contact the Academy to discuss their application.
Nationality: Applicants from sub-Saharan Africa (Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe) are eligible to apply for this programme.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must be engineers who can provide a letter of support from a university of research institution.
Test Requirements: Applicants must have an engineering innovation and provide a letter of support from a university of research institution.
Supporting Material: After logging in to the online Grant System and selecting the relevant scheme (Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation) applicant should be presented with the ‘Instructions’ screen. Here they will see some general instructions on how to use the system as well as the six sections of the application form:
– Application details
-Innovation
-Business Plan
-About Applicant
-Supporting Information and Declaration
-Marketing.
How to Apply: The mode of application is online.
Application Deadline: Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2016/2017 is open for applications. The deadline for applications is 30th June 2016.
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