“Venture for Sustainability Fellowship” for Youths from South Asian Countries (Certificate+ Grant provided)

Fellowship Short Program in Art and Humanities , in Education and Languages , in Natural Science , in Social Science

Opportunity Details

  • Opportunity ID 111869
  • Degree Non Degree Program/Certificate
  • Language Requirement Not Required
  • Fields of study Different
  • Opportunity Type : Fully Funded
  • Duration 7 weeks
  • Gender MaleFemale
  • Language of Instruction English
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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.

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For more information, please go through Venture for Sustainability Fellowship 2021.

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