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African Girls Congress Scholarships

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2011 AFRICAN GIRLS CONGRESS

Call for Applications: 2011 African Girls Congress

Application Deadline: 13 May, 2011
Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa (Moremi Initiative) is pleased to announce its call for applications for the 2011 African Girls Congress (GIRLS CONGRESS) – Nigerian Program.

The GIRLS CONGRESS is an annual interactive initiative designed to prepare girls to take charge of their own lives and act as agents of positive change in their communities. The GIRLS CONGRESS engages and challenges girls of exceptional promise to reach their fullest potential—intellectually, emotionally, and socially. The 2011 Congress will offer year-round experiential education that promotes teamwork, role modeling, problem solving and leadership through annual summits, social networking technologies and practical community initiatives. Girls not only gain life-long memories and friendships, but also a lasting framework for learning to build on long after they return home.

The program has the following objectives:

Equip school-age girls with the tools, resources and networks to increase their involvement in their communities on issues that affect their lives;
Build skills in public speaking, volunteering, discipline, courage, and compassion, social networking, and peer mentoring;
Introduce candidates to and strengthen their knowledge on critical issues of importance to girls and women in Africa- ranging from the right of the African child and entrepreneurship to career options and personal development;
Build communities of girls advocating for policy changes and social justice;
Nurture active citizenship and interest in service to community;
Introduce positive role models and positive leadership action, locally and globally.

GIRLS CONGRESS fellowship awards will be made to 25 outstanding girls with exceptional qualities who have exhibited leadership potential in their community and schools. To be eligible for the 2011 program, an applicant must be Nigerian, living in Nigeria; agree to participate in all required activities related to the Congress – including a two-week residential Summer Institute in Nigeria (July 28 – August 11); and commit to a community/school leadership service project. Applicants must be between 13 – 18 years of age. Specific requirements of the program and related dates are outlined in the application package.

We invite you to forward the enclosed African Girls Congress application information to the most amazing girls you know- who have the potential to help transform their communities and schools.

How to Apply: Application form must be completed and emailed to agc@moremiinitiative.org. Three letters of recommendation and transcripts must be submitted to the complete application. The deadline for completed African Girls Congress Fellows applications to be submitted for review is May 13, 2011..

Application Package for Year 2011 African Girls Congress
Application Form
Application Instructions

For application package or additional information go to: www.moremiinitiative.org or contact:

AFRICAN GIRLS CONGRESS Program Coordinator

NIGERIA
26 Mediterranean Street, Imani Estate.
Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria
Email: agc@moremiinitiative.org
Tel: +2348164442882
Website: www.moremiinitiative.org
USA
3340 Peachtree Road NE ,
Suite 1780
Atlanta, GA 30331
Tel: +1 (404) 812 8250
Fax: +1 404 812 825

Please note that this is not a full-time fellowship. Selected candidates may remain full time students in their various schools, except during the 2–week summer institute. The 2-week summer institute is an intensive and full-time residential program and all fellows will be required to attend. The rest of the program involves community-based, online and other distance activities.

Application For Admission African Girls Congress

Application Instructions
Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa (Moremi Initiative) is pleased to announce its call for applications for the 2011 African Girls Congress Initiative.
The African Girls Congress Program is a yearlong program for girls between ages 13-18 that is structured to educate, empower, and activate Nigerian teenage girls to become the next generation of social justice leaders. Applications are welcome from young African Girls living in Africa and the Diaspora.

African Girls Congress awards will be made to 25 outstanding girls with exceptional qualities who have exhibited leadership potential in their communities and Schools. To be eligible for the 2011 program, an applicant must be Nigerian, living on the continent or in the Diaspora; agree to participate in all required activities related to The African Girls Congress -  including a two-week residential Summer Institute in Nigeria in August; and commit to a community/school leadership service project. Applicant must be between 13 – 18 years of age. Specific requirements of the program and related dates are outlined in the application package.
Please note that this is not a full-time fellowship. Selected candidates may remain full time students in their various schools, except during the 2–week summer institute. The 2-week summer institute is an intensive and full-time residential program and all fellows will be required to attend. The rest of the program involves community-based, online and other distance activities.
We invite you to forward the enclosed AFRICAN GIRLS CONGRESS application information to the most amazing young girls you know- who have the potential to help transform their communities and schools.
How to Apply: Application form must be completed and emailed to agc@moremiinititive.org.  Three letters of recommendation, Two Essays, and a consent letter from Parents/Guardian must be submitted to complete application.
The deadline for completed African Girls Congress applications to be submitted for review is May 13, 2011.

Application Instruction

•    Completed application should be emailed to: agc@moremiinitiative.org. A recent photograph is requested in the space provided on the back page of the application.

•    Transcripts are required for all applicants. Deliver the Transcript Release Authorization form (Insert 1) to the proper current school official.

•    Evaluations from the current school (Principal) and at least one teacher familiar with the applicant’s scholastic and conduct records are required using the enclosed forms (see Inserts 2 & 3).

•    Applications must be on file in the Moremi Initiative Office before appointments for interviews can be made.

•    Telephone Interviews are required of all 50 prequalified candidates. Once notified of prequalification status, telephone the Moremi Initiative Office (+2485797559, 011238034991375) to make appointments for interviews.

•    Admissions decisions are determined by the Admissions Committee’s evaluation of several factors: the completed application, current school transcripts and evaluations, and the interviews. The Committee’s decision is final. It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure that all required information has been submitted to the Admissions Office. A student’s file must be complete before the Admissions Committee can review it.

•    Participants must be fluent in both oral and written English.

•    The application deadline is May 13th, 2011. Waiting lists occur after the acceptance date (June 6th).
•    Application Checklist

Requirement    Completed
Application Form – Candidate Section
Application Form – Parents Section
Teacher Evaluation (1)
Recommendation from Community Leader
Principal Evaluation Form /Transcript Release Form
Health Information Form

Applicants will not be denied admittance to the African Girls Congress program based on education, class, religion, financial need, or other categories. Any applicant who meets the criteria listed above may be selected to participate in AGC.  Moremi Initiative will make a special effort to recruit applicants from communities that are under-represented in public leadership.
for more information;

http://moremiinitiative.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=94

Africa Scholarship Program at Franciscan University of Steubenville

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Africa Scholarship Program

Franciscan University of Steubenville is able to award two scholarships every five years for Roman Catholic Clergy active in ministry in African nations.

The scholarships will cover the cost of tuition and materials for the MA Theology and Christian Ministry degree program available through Franciscan University Distance Learning. This is a degree in Catholic Theology.

Read the details below, and contact Distance Learning at distance for more information at distance@franciscan.edu.
Scholarship Details

Purpose

The purpose for establishing this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to African Students studying in our MA Theology program via Distance Education.

Eligibility

This scholarship is open to Roman Catholic clergy, religious, and laypersons who are citizens of African countries and currently reside in Africa. They must also be an active participant in ministry and/or evangelization. Further, the applicant needs to meet all criteria for admission to the MA Theology program. Students who wish to apply for an award should contact the Distance Learning Office.

Administration

Established University policies and procedures are to be followed in the administration of this scholarship. The University will maintain its standards of admission and will be solely responsible for the administration of the scholarship fund.

Scholarship Recipient

Recipients may enroll in the six undergraduate theology courses, two undergraduate philosophy courses and twelve graduate theology courses required for the Master of Arts in Theology and Christian Ministry. The on campus residency requirement will be waived.

Recipients must maintain part-time enrollment (two courses every six months), maintain a “B” average or above (3.0 QPA), and complete the Comprehensive Exam within six months after completing the required course work. In addition, extensions are not available for scholarship courses. If the recipient receives a “C” or below in more than one course, the scholarship may be revoked. Recipients must provide a valid mailing address for shipments sent via US Postal Service. Required textbooks are the only printed materials provided.

The degree completion deadline may be adjusted if the recipient has completed theology or philosophy course work that can be applied toward the undergraduate background requirements.

Type

This scholarship is unfunded. It is discounted through the Distance Learning Office Budget.

Selection Committee

A committee of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Academic Programs Coordinator, and Coordinator of Distance Learning will review appropriate information on the applicant and select students to receive the scholarships. In the event that there are no qualified applicants in a given year, no scholarships will be awarded.
for more information;

http://www.franciscan.edu/Programs/Default.aspx?id=594