Opportunity Details
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Opportunity ID 111869
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Degree Non Degree Program/Certificate
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Language Requirement Not Required
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Fields of study Different
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Opportunity Type : Fully Funded
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Duration 7 weeks
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Gender MaleFemale
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Language of Instruction English
Opportunity Description
Introduction
Application for the 2021 cohort of Venture for Sustainability Fellowship is now open. The fellowship is a uniquely designed intensive 7-week virtual program offered to youths in the South Asian region who have an idea for a sustainable South Asia. The program is spearheaded by Venture for Sustainability with the support of U.S. Mission in Pakistan in Partnership with Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN). It is a great opportunity for Afghan youths seeking such a forum to put their skills into work.
Program details
Deadline: Ongoing
Organizer: Ventures for Sustainability
Mode of the program: Online
Benefits
By participating in this fellowship you will:
- Develop strong ties
- Experience community engagement
- Learn and deepen shared values with your colleagues
- The most innovative project will receive 50$ for its implementation of the pilot.
- And, successful participants with 90% attendance will receive a certificate.
Fellowship areas
- Education
- Gender Equality
- Peace Building/Conflict Resolution
- Environmental Awareness.
Format
- Selected fellows will be divided in teams of six people, where they will be mentored, trained, and instructed by their local and regional leaders.
- Each team is expected to research, design, develop, and test a small-scale project in response to the Covid19 pandemic in the fellowship areas.
- Besides, it requires commitment, devotion, and innovation from the participants.
Who can participate?
- Applicants from the following South Asian countries can apply: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka;
- Applicants’ age must be between 18-24;
- Applicants must be able to communicate in English;
- Candidates must show an interest in the fellowship areas;
- All projects must be designed in response to the Covid19 pandemic;
- All Applicants must have access to a laptop and a stable internet connection.
- All candidates must provide one recommendation letter.
Furthermore,
- The venture encourages individuals from all profiles and career backgrounds, whether you are an artist or an engineer, a coder or an environmentalist.
How to apply?
You can apply by filling and submitting an application form online.
For more information, please go through Venture for Sustainability Fellowship 2021.