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Applications are open for the CIHEAM Youth Innovation Award 2024. The CIHEAM launched the Youth Innovation Award in 2022 to reward innovative solutions, designed and implemented by young people, to accelerate green and blue transition processes towards more sustainable, inclusive and equitable food systems in the Mediterranean (SFS Med).
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
The call for applications for the OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World is now open.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
The GEF Small Grants Office (SGP) Ethiopia is calling for nominations for the OP7 SGP Indigenous Peoples Fellowship Initiative Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Digital Transformation of Health Lab (DTH-Lab) Regional Youth Champions. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Nominations are open for the Shireen Abu Akleh Prize 2024. The bravery and determination of women journalists will be recognised in a new annual prize awarded by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the International Francophone Press Union (UPF).
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
The Pershing Square Foundation provides up to 6 fully-funded Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship to international students in 2025. Selected applicants can pursue a master’s degree and an MBA at Oxford University. These scholarships cover both the master’s degree and the MBA year. Students can pursue any of the 1+1 MBA partnering programs and combine it with our MBA.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) invites applications for Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art 2025, which support graduate students pursuing research on the history of art and visual culture of the United States.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Bowseat True Blue Fellowship 2024. The True Blue Fellowship aims to connect and empower youth around the world to leverage the creative arts to enact change in local communities to safeguard the ocean, waterways, and the climate.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Purpose Earth Grant 2024. Purpose Earth is a grant and mentorship program empowering leaders and their transformative solutions to our global challenges.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the WFP Climate Adaptation Innovation Accelerator Programme 2024. The World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator, with support from the Adaptation Fund, has launched the Climate Adaptation Innovation Accelerator Programme as part of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) partnership.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Could your business use a little boost? This opportunity has got just the thing to help you level up. Apply now to the Wells Fargo Equitable Access Boost Camp, presented in partnership with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN)!
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
The American Council of Learned Societies invites applications for the 2025 ACLS Project Grants for HBCU Faculty. The grants of up to $10,000 support early-stage project design as well as smaller-scale project development that can be completed within the 12- to 15-month award tenure.
Date Posted: 27 Jul, 2024
ACLS is now accepting applications for the HBCU Faculty Fellowships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Camargo Fellowship 2025-2026. This fellowship is open to artists, scholars and thinkers. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program at Harvard University. Radcliffe fellows are exceptional scientists, writers, scholars, public intellectuals, and artists whose work is making a difference in their professional fields and in the larger world.
Date Posted: 27 Jul, 2024
The Encourage Science Initiative Essay Competition is here for 2024, inviting all undergraduate students in Nigerian universities studying STEM courses. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 26 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Schaeffler India Social Innovator Fellowship Program 2024. The Schaeffler India Social Innovator Fellowship Program is a future-forward initiative of Schaeffler India to recognize and reward individuals who are developing unique sustainable solutions that have the potential to positively impact society.
Date Posted: 26 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Global Youth Climate Training Programme 2024. The Global Youth Climate Training Programme (GYCT) is a free, fully online capacity-building programme that equips people aged 16-35 with the knowledge and confidence necessary to engage in international climate policy.
Date Posted: 26 Jul, 2024
Are you looking for a new, fresh way to cover your community’s chronic problems? Do you want to meaningfully engage your audiences and hold politicians accountable by asking and answering the question, “Who is doing it better?” Then the Building Democracy Fellowship may be for you.
Date Posted: 26 Jul, 2024
The Commonwealth Secretariat is pleased to launch the Think Trade, Think Green: Commonwealth Innovative Youth Essay Award Competition. This competition, brought to you by the Trade and Youth teams of the Commonwealth Secretariat, invites young researchers and students aged 18-29 to share their insights on a crucial topic. Click here to learn more about this contest and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Jul, 2024
1. What is a Grant?
A grant is a financial award given by an institution, government, or organization to fund a project, research, or study. Unlike loans, grants do not need to be repaid as long as the recipient fulfills the terms and conditions of the grant.
2. Who is Eligible to Apply for a Grant?
Eligibility for grants varies depending on the type of grant and the organization offering it. Generally, students, researchers, non-profits, and small businesses may apply for grants. Specific eligibility criteria often depend on factors such as the field of study, research goals, financial need, or project objectives.
3. What Types of Grants are Available for Students?
Students can apply for several types of grants, including:
Need-based grants: Awarded based on financial need.
Merit-based grants: Given to students with high academic or extracurricular achievements.
Field-specific grants: Provided to students pursuing degrees in particular fields (e.g., STEM, arts, humanities).
Research grants: For students involved in academic research projects.
4. What is the Difference Between a Grant and a Scholarship?
While both grants and scholarships provide financial support, scholarships are typically merit-based (awarded for academic or extracurricular achievements), while grants are often need-based (awarded based on financial circumstances) or project-based (funding specific research or initiatives).
5. Do I Have to Repay a Grant?
No, grants generally do not have to be repaid, provided the grant recipient complies with the terms and conditions set by the awarding body. However, if the recipient fails to fulfill the grant's obligations (e.g., using the funds for the stated purpose), they may be required to return the money.
6. What can Grant Money be Used for?
Grant money can be used for various purposes, depending on the type of grant. For students, grants may cover tuition, books, and living expenses. For researchers or organizations, grants can fund specific projects, research, equipment, or operational costs.
7. What is a Research Grant?
A research grant is a financial award given to individuals or institutions to support a specific research project. These grants typically cover the costs associated with the research, such as equipment, travel, and personnel. Research grants are commonly awarded by universities, research organizations, government agencies, and private foundations.
8. Can I Get a Grant for my Business?
Yes, many grants are available for small businesses, particularly in specific industries such as technology, agriculture, or sustainable development. Business grants may be offered by government agencies, private organizations, or non-profits to support start-ups, expansion, or innovation.
9. What is the Difference Between a Grant and a Loan?
The main difference between a grant and a loan is that a grant does not need to be repaid, while a loan must be repaid with interest.
10. What Happens if I Don't Use the Grant Money as Intended?
If you misuse grant money or fail to meet the terms and conditions of the grant, you may be required to repay the funds, or the grant may be revoked.