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YOUTH CITIZEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETITION

The Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition is a global programme and an online platform, which supports the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

See more - http://transenergize.com/2017/03/24/youth-citizen-entrepreneurship-competition/

Young people from around the world are invited to submit their innovative ideas and projects with a societal impact.
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never hesitate to apply for these in your spare time, you learn and gain a lot from these experiences!!!

WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Western Union Foundation Global Scholarship Program, also referred to as WU Scholars, is a program designed to support young people and their efforts to pursue a post-secondary education.

See more - http://transenergize.com/2017/03/17/western-union-foundation-global-scholarship-2017/
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ZUNDE AFRICA FUND FOR STUDENT-ENTREPRENEURS 2017

Are you an ambitious, smart, dedicated and passionate youth entrepreneur? Do you have a business that you’ve successfully launched or that you are thinking of launching? Do you need additional investors for your business?

See more - http://transenergize.com/2017/03/24/zunde-africa-fund-for-student-entrepreneurs-2017/
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INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST – GOI Peace Foundation

This one is all about your writing skills and clear thinking! for people under 25!

This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development.

See more - http://transenergize.com/2017/03/24/international-youth-essay-contest-goi-peace-foundation/

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AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS 2017 – BMCE Bank

The African Entrepreneurship Award offers $1 million to all eligible African entrepreneurs with an existing business or just an idea for one.

See more - http://transenergize.com/2017/03/12/african-entrepreneurship-awards-2017-bmce-bank/

The Award Journey is made up of 4 rounds of mentoring and starts by you taking a few minutes to submit an idea for Round 1.
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mixter:
Thanks for the information . Gracias

Thank You!

GERMAN WESTERWELLE YOUNG FOUNDERS PROGRAMME 2017

If you are a young entrepreneur here in Africa - This is for You! The Westerwelle Foundation is looking for entrepreneurs from developing and emerging countries to participate in its Young Founders Programme.

See more - http://transenergize.com/2017/03/29/german-westerwelle-young-founders-programme-2017/

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GO GREEN 2017 – STUDENT COMPETITION BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

Go Green in the City welcomes participants from around the world. You are invited to join the premier student competition for sustainable energy solutions. The winning team will receive a job offer from Schneider Electric and an opportunity to visit Schneider Electric offices around the world.

See more - http://transenergize.com/2017/03/29/go-green-in-the-city-2017-students-competition-by-schneider-electric/
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AFRICA PRIZE FOR ENGINEERING INNOVATION

The Africa Prize encourages ambitious and talented sub-Saharan African engineers from all disciplines to apply their skills to develop scalable solutions to local challenges, highlighting the importance of engineering as an enabler of improved quality of life and economic development.

See more - http://transenergize.com/2017/03/29/africa-prize-for-engineering-innovation/

Crucial commercialisation support is awarded to a shortlist of innovative applicants through a six-month period of training and mentoring.

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And an officer not wearing uniform!!!

Honestly!!! . . . Sometimes I wonder if the country (including me) is high on too much Sunshine!

KUALA LUMPUR, 22 March 2017 – The Prime Minister of Malaysia and Jack Ma, Chairman of Alibaba Group, launched the world’s first Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ). The launch was done at the second Global Transformation Forum hosted by the Malaysian government. The DFTZ will provide physical and virtual zones to facilitate SMEs and boost eCommerce activities . . . SEE MORE: http://transenergize.com/2017/03/28/highlights-malaysia-launches-worlds-first-digital-free-trade-zone/


EVEN AFTER They made a legendary success with the palm produce they collected from Nigeria. they are still thinking well ahead!!!


Our leaders should please do away with pep-talk and stop just secretly hoping the oil prices go right back up!


http://transenergize.com/2017/03/28/highlights-malaysia-launches-worlds-first-digital-free-trade-zone/

There is a HOT NEW WAY to upgrade your CV and build your network . . . the best part? It's absolutely free!

Whether you are a working professional, student, or business person, In your spare time, apply for free open grants, fellowships, conferences, workshops, and competitions online. Most of them are fully funded international opportunities - This trend is doubly important with the current academic glut and high unemployment rates worldwide.


We at www.transenergize.com will give you our nairaland friends - daily updates on the best-selected opportunities World Wide!


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There is a HOT NEW WAY to upgrade your CV and build your network . . . the best part? It's absolutely free . . .

Whether you are a student, working professional or business person, In your spare time, apply for free open grants, fellowships, conferences, workshops, and competitions online.

Most of them are fully funded international opportunities.

Your academic credentials are not a consideration in these applications. It's all about how you can show your enthusiasm and uniqueness in your applications. Here is a list of several open invitations this week (globally) -http://transenergize.com/2017/03/18/free-open-updates-grants-scholarships-invitations-competitions-wk12/

There are many sites that give you regular updates on openings anywhere in the world - http://transenergize.com/2017/02/15/10-of-the-best-information-sites-on-global-grants-scholarships-and-competitions/

(www.transenergize.com is also one of them)

This trend is doubly important with the current academic glut and high unemployment rates worldwide.

Furthermore, these applications open doors for professional certifications and entrepreneurship opportunities you may hardly come by from your own immediate social circles. Not all of them are easy to apply for and be selected, however, with diligence and consistency you only get better and will surely land one, two, three . . . or more over time.

Agriculture is an evergreen entrepreneurial hotbed of ideas. To adequately explore opportunities here, an aspiring business person who intends to achieve high growth rates must have to get creative. Creativity will bring value to the market and with even more creative marketing and distribution, high levels of profitability is guaranteed. Here are twelve interesting lines of business in agriculture to consider. It should be noted that these businesses do not require extensive technical know-how and can be started by anybody:

Start a Cheap Livestock Feed Production Business (hydroponics fodder systems)

Start a Maggot Production Business

Start a Mushroom Production Business

Start a Dried Fruits Production Business

Start a Juices, Jam and Jelly Manufacturing Business

Start a Cashew Nuts Processing Business


http://transenergize.com/2017/03/10/12-creative-and-profitable-agriculture-business-to-start-today/

UNESCO has a lot of programs designed to enhance the human resources and capacity-building of Member States, especially developing countries. Fellowships are specially tailored training which is designed to give qualified persons practicing or intending to practice a profession in any given field an opportunity to receive additional and practical training, thus contributing to the advancement and circulation of knowledge.

These programs are designed for young people, there are many of them and they are free to apply for . . . They offer an often overlooked international opportunity open to every young person.


Eligibility and selection criteria vary according to the specific program you are applying for. See a list of the current openings - http://transenergize.com/2017/03/17/unesco-open-fellowships-multiple/

See which one you can apply for and keep tabs on new monthly announcements.

Here is our weekly digest of select grants, funding opportunities, competitions, scholarships, fellowships and conferences open in different parts of the world. These opportunities open doors for business people, students and development professionals who are keen on enjoying completely empowering new experiences and grow a valuable international network.

The list is organised in three sections – grants, business funding opportunities and other open invitations. See previous list posts for other listings that may still be open . . . http://transenergize.com/2017/03/18/free-open-updates-grants-scholarships-invitations-competitions-wk12/

Also see a list of other Open grants, scholarships, and invitations for the week shared from around the world . . . http://transenergize.com/2017/03/18/free-open-updates-grants-scholarships-invitations-competitions-wk12/

There is a HOT NEW WAY to upgrade your CV and build your network . . . the best part? It's absolutely free!

Whether you are a business person, working professional, or student - In your spare time, please apply for free open grants, fellowships, conferences, workshops, and competitions online. Most of them are fully funded international opportunities - This trend is doubly important with the current academic glut and high unemployment rates worldwide.


We at www.transenergize.com will give you our nairaland friends - daily updates on the best-selected opportunities World Wide!


*** Follow this Topic & Please be Free to ask question . . .

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FREE OPEN UPDATES – grants, scholarships, business funding invitations & competitions (wk12)

Here is our weekly digest of select grants, funding invitations, scholarships, fellowships, conferences and competitions open in different parts of the world. These opportunities open doors for students, public and private sector workers, business people and development professionals who are keen on enjoying completely empowering new experiences and grow a valuable international network. The list is organised in three sections – grants, business funding opportunities and other open invitations. See previous list posts for other listings that may still be open.

DHL Ideas Challenge 2017 - https://www.dhlinnovationchallenge.com/

G-Startup Worldwide 2016-2017 Competition - http://g-startup.com/

ROLEX Award for Enterprise 2017 - http://www.rolexawards.com/about/apply

African Entrepreneurship Award BMCE Bank - https://africanentrepreneurshipaward.com/

Digify Africa Start-up Bootcamp 2017 - http://digifyafrica.com/blog/calling-all-digital-hustlers/

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SEE OVER 20 MORE . . . http://transenergize.com/2017/03/18/free-open-updates-grants-scholarships-invitations-competitions-wk12/

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The African Union (AU) is pleased to announce the call for the submission of project proposals under theme n°10 of the African Women Decade namely “mentoring youth (women and men) to be champions of gender equality and women’s empowerment”. Proposals will be funded for one year with a ceiling up to thirty thousand dollars ($30,000).

Get more details . . . http://transenergize.com/2017/03/16/au-projects-funding-call-for-proposals/

The Young Professional Development Program (YPDP) is a structured 2-3 year program that has been designed to attract and develop young professionals from OFID’s Member Countries, and aims at equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the minimum requirements for OFID’s entry level professional positions.


OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) – is the multilateral development finance institution established in 1976 by the Member States of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) as a collective channel of assistance to the developing countries.


Selection to the YPDP is highly competitive because of the limited number of vacancies available each year. Selected candidates will be graduates from reputable universities.


Get more information here - http://transenergize.com/2017/03/16/opec-young-professional-development-program/

The Andela Fellowship is a four-year, paid Technical Leadership Program designed to shape you into an elite software developer. Through your training and work with top global technology companies, you’ll master the professional and technical skills needed to become a technology leader, both on the continent and around the world.

It is a great opportunity for young and smart Nigerians - http://transenergize.com/2017/03/11/the-andela-fellowship-2017/

Learn to make money from your pictures and passion for photography.

There are several open competitions for photo essay all over the internet . .

Lets look at some open examples of current ones:

1) BANFF Mountain photgraphy - http://transenergize.com/2017/03/11/banff-mountain-photo-essay-competition-2017/

2) Smart Village Photo competition - http://transenergize.com/2017/03/11/smart-village-photography-competition-2017/

Folllow up with more at - www.transenergize.com

Who is Juliet Wu Shihong?

One of China’s first-generation professional managers, who gained success by working her way up the ranks from a cleaner, a nurse, a marketing executive, through self-education and learning on the job.

She became the general manager for the world’s most famous multinational IT groups Chinese branches (Microsoft 1985-1998; IBM 1998-1999).

She was elected by the Fortune magazine as 24 of the “Most Powerful Business Women in the World, Year 2002”.


Read her story - http://transenergize.com/2017/02/08/from-janitor-to-ceo-the-story-of-juliet-wu-shihong/

In this age of digital overdrive, you can have more than just fun with your apps – you can also use them to become smarter. There are a collection of apps and games that test various mental skills and keep track of improvements over time. In no particular order, here are 17 apps you can use to help your memory, challenge your IQ, and become smarter:

1. Brain Fitness Pro: http://download.cnet.com/Brain-Fitness-Pro/3000-2129_4-75004255.html

2. BrainHQ: http://www.brainhq.com/

3. Brainiest: http://www.brainist.com/

4. CogniFit Brain Fitness: https://www.cognifit.com/

SEE the comprehensive list at TransEnergize.com - http://transenergize.com/2017/03/08/17-amazing-mobile-apps-that-will-make-you-smarter/