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Applications are open for the Earth Company Impact Hero Class of 2025. The world needs more changemakers who can solve the world's most pressing issues and create a regenerative world that holistically enhances planetary well-being. They are called Impact Heroes.
Date Posted: 03 Aug, 2024
AgroHack Challenge is seeking innovative ideas across the agriculture industry's value chain. These ideas will be accelerated to create new opportunities for many young Nigerians. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the International Youth Math Challenge 2024. This opportunity is open to high school students from all over the world.
Date Posted: 02 Aug, 2024
What opportunities are available to support the brightest minds from around the world? The Global Excellence Scholarship (GES) at the University of Minnesota is a golden opportunity. This scholarship offers substantial support to outstanding international first-year students and transfer students.
Date Posted: 02 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the ‘First 500 Scholarship’ of Kent University for international undergraduate applicants for 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Aug, 2024
The International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT) is looking for a Visiting Fellow to support its research activities in the fall of 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the Women Of The South Speak Out Fellowship (WOSSO) Fellowship For The Asia-Pacific. WOSSO will offer fellowships to young women from the Global South, including the Asia-Pacific between the ages of 18 and 35 over an initial 18 month period starting from August 2024.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Charles Bullard Fellowship in Forest Research 2025-2026. Harvard University awards a limited number of Bullard Fellowships annually to individuals representing a variety of disciplines and approaches to the study of forested ecosystems. These full-time residential fellowships allow individuals to foster their scientific and professional growth and to contribute to research on forests at Harvard.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2024
Applications are invited for the Magmatic School of Environmental Journalism 2024/2025. Six to nine early-career journalists based in southern Europe will be selected to participate in this hands-on five-month program. The program aims to enhance their skills in environmental reporting and narrative writing while expanding their portfolios.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2024
Aftershoot, an industry leading post-processing software for photographers, announces the launch of its grant program - Aftershoot Create Together Fund 2024. This path breaking initiative aims to support photographers in building and nurturing local photography communities through workshops, photowalks, model shoots, meetups, and other such offline events.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Kokyo Design Award 2025. The Kokyo Design Award is an international competition for product design that aims to co-create with talented designers and support their activities.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize 2024. The Post Harvest Loss Innovation Prize is seeking innovative solutions that reduce post-harvest loss for smallholder farmers in emerging markets. Funding from the prize is unrestricted.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Applications for the Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship 2024/2025 are now open. The Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships provide a year of support for doctoral students preparing to embark on innovative dissertation research projects in the humanities and interpretive social sciences.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
The GI-TOC Resilience Fund is pleased to announce the launch of a new fellowship aimed at supporting journalists in investigating illicit economies and instability in West Africa. The initiative seeks proposals for in-depth investigative pieces, specifically from Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the British Academy Innovation Fellowships Scheme 2024-2025. The Innovation Fellowships scheme will provide funding and support for established early-career and mid-career researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences to partner with organisations and business in the creative, cultural, public, private and policy sectors, to address challenges that require innovative approaches and solutions.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
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
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.