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UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, communication and information.
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Nominations are now being accepted for the first edition UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics! For a chance to highlight their work and the value of science, engineering, technology, and mathematics, nominate a top STEM researcher now.
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2024
Are you passionate about protecting our planet? Do you have creative ideas that could help tackle global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, or sustainable living? Then this is your chance to shine. Apply for the ICUA/UNESCO IITE Youth Innovation Contest 2024.
Date Posted: 12 Sep, 2024
Applications for fellowships to the GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme (GRÓ LRT) are open for 2 (two) fellows from African biosphere reserves engaged in restoration activities. Apply for this fully-funded opportunity now!
Date Posted: 09 Sep, 2024
Do you have innovative ideas for addressing the challenges posed by artificial intelligence and digital misinformation? If so, the Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week Youth Hackathon 2024 is the perfect opportunity for you. This hackathon empowers young people to actively participate in transforming the information landscape by developing solutions that promote public interest information and combat misinformation.
Date Posted: 16 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the UNESCO X SEVENTEEN "Going Together - For Youth Creativity and Well-Being" Grant Scheme 2024. 100 grants between $5,000 and $10,000 USD each will be awarded to young leaders, entrepreneurs and youth organizations to help them create and implement changemaking solutions for social impact.
Date Posted: 16 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Week Youth Hackathon 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2024
UNESCO and IEEE Entrepreneurship are launching a new entrepreneurship bootcamp in engineering for sustainable development. It is a 5-day intensive bootcamp for early-career engineers in Luanda, Angola from 9 to 13 September 2024. Prospective applicants from Africa who are interested in learning entrepreneurial skills to market their scientific inventions are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this enriching experience.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2024
Are you passionate about promoting literacy and multilingual education? Do you believe in the power of literacy to foster mutual understanding and peace? If so, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization-UNESCO International Literacy Prizes may be the perfect opportunity for you or your organization to gain recognition and support for your innovative literacy programs.
Date Posted: 26 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the UNESCO Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads International Photo Contest 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the UNESCO ICM Martial Arts Photo Contest 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Archaeology and Conservation. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 May, 2024
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization-UNESCO Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads Photo Contest application is now open to young photographers.
Date Posted: 23 May, 2024
Applications are now open for the UNESCO Learning City award 2024. The purpose of the UNESCO Learning City Award is to identify and highlight effective local initiatives that support high-quality education and opportunities for lifelong learning for all.
Date Posted: 22 May, 2024
Applications are open for Gender Equality Internship at UNESCO. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 May, 2024
UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity 2024 accepts applications through an open and competitive process. Click here to learn how to apply for funds from this initiative.
Date Posted: 22 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024. This program seeks to promote intercultural learning and interaction.
Date Posted: 15 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Engineering Fellowship Programme. Click here to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 11 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum. Click here to learn about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Apr, 2024