RI SOL is inviting applications from the Bangladeshi youth (12 to 18 years old) to participate in the ICT and Youth Leadership Grant competition. The grant competition is a part of Global Connections and Exchange Program-Bangladesh.
The GCE is a project of Relief International-Schools Online which has set up internet enabled computer centers in 27 schools in 10 districts in Bangladesh to facilitate ICT based education and cross cultural projects for students, teachers and communities. In addition to promoting mutual understanding and enduring ties among schools, teachers and students across borders, GCE programs empowers communities with access to information, exposure to ICT and opportunities for participation in public life.
5 ( Five) winners of the competition will receive a grant ( 200 USD each) to implement ICT based project which encourages education, social awareness, human rights, youth volunteerism, community development, cross cultural collaboration and dialogue, youth activism for social change, social entrepreneurship, and health. The winning project should clearly specify how ICT such as, computer, internet, digital camera, website, blog, wiki, multimedia, mobile phone etc will be utilized in the project.
• One person can submit maximum 2 project proposal. Please download the application at www.connect-bangladesh.org
• The project proposal should clearly mention how ICT will be utilized in the project activities ;
• Deadline for the application is 31 July 2008.
• Winners will be announced by 15th August 2008.
• The application package will be emailed to
Eligibility
• Bangladeshi Youth (aged 12 to 18) are eligible to apply for the grant.
• Potential candidates have to be familiar with using internet, email, website etc.
Awards
• Five projects will be selected for the grant by a panel of judges.
• Each of the five winners will receive a certificate and a grant (200 USD or the equivalent in Bangladeshi currency)
• Winners may be invited to an Award Ceremony in Dhaka. Economy transport cost, accommodation and some expenses will be covered.
• Winning projects will be posted on GCE website.
Further information
• Application form and guidelines are available at www.connect-bangladesh.org
• If you have any questions about the application process please contact during work hours ( Sun- Thr, 0900 am to 0530 pm :
Eather Newaz
Program Officer, Education
Email:
Work Tel: +880-2-8840564 Ext: 111
OR,
Lazina Sharmin
Program Officer, Education & Exchange
Email:
Work Tel: +880-2-8840564 Ext: 108
The Global Connections and Exchange Project – Bangladesh is a project of Relief International - Schools Online's Global Citizenship & Youth Philanthropy Program and has been made possible with major funding from the United States State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the Global Catalyst Foundation.
