UNAOC Fellowship Program in Intercultural Exchange 2021
UNAOC Fellowship Program in Intercultural Exchange 2021
About the Sponsor: United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations was found out in 2005 on the initiative of then Secretary-General Kofi Annan, within the framework of the political initiative co-financed by the governments of Spain and Turkey.
The Secretary-General has found out a high-level group of experts to explore the causes of polarization between societies and cultures and to recommend a concrete action program to tackle this problem. The report of the High-Level Group provided analysis and practical recommendations that form the core of the UNAOC implementation plan.
Eligibility
- Eligibility for United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Fellowship
To be eligible, applicants must be: - From the center East (including the Arabian Peninsula) or North Africa
- Fluent in English
- Working directly with civil society and/or the media and ready to present professional achievements therein field.
- In the possession of a passport valid a minimum of 9 months beyond October 2021 (October 1st, 2021 and beyond)
- Available to travel for a period of 18 days in October or November 2021 as scheduled by UNAOC. Final dates are going to be confirmed 4 weeks before departure.
- Must not have participated in any of UNAOC programs before.
- The jury are going to be trying to find candidates with a robust interest in learning more about EUNA countries and their cultures. To be selected, participants should even have concrete ideas on the way to engage with peers and partners from EUNA countries.
- The jury also will be assessing professional accomplishments within the fields of media and civil society and can search for applicants with the potential of shaping opinion and taking strong initiatives within their community.
Benefits
Scholarships are awarded 70%-75%
How to Apply
Scholarship Council Canada has an application that is electronic, fill in the proper execution and upload your write-ups. Upon effective application submission, you may receive an acknowledgment and payment receipt that is electronic. Keep it safe as being a delay and reference for the results. Scholarship Council Canada team takes care of your process that is further upon.
Formal Scholarship Council Canada Site: https://apply.scholarshipcouncil.com/–
