Website: http://www.aauw.org/3000/fdnfelgra/internat.html Africa-America Institute: Advanced Training for Leadership and Skills Project (ATLAS)
Since 1990, ATLAS has provided undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate fellowships for highly qualified Africans to undertake academic programs at American universities. With principal funding provided by USAID, AAI administers the ATLAS Project in collaboration with the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS). The CGS Executive Committee of Deans plays a major role in the screening and selection of candidates and obtaining tuition scholarships from its member institutions. The emphasis of ATLAS is on preparing Fellows to make positive changes in their sponsoring organizations in Africa in order to further African development.
Website: http://www.aaionline.org/whatAtlas.html
Africa-American Institute: Claude Ake Memorial Award Program
In 2001 the first Claude Ake Scholarships were inaugurated. Funded by the Ford Foundation, the Claude Ake Memorial Awards Program seeks to encourage young and mid-career African scholars and activists to develop research-based project ideas directed at addressing some of Africa's most pressing challenges. The award is intended for Africans, working either on the continent, or in the U.S., who are engaged in knowledge-based and reality-informed problem solving, in the tradition of Claude Ake, an activist for democracy, a visionary and a scholar of global standing.
Website: http://www.aaionline.org/whatClaudeAke.html Africa-American Institute: International Fellowships Program
The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program provides opportunities for advanced study to exceptional individuals who will use this education to become leaders in their respective fields, furthering development in their own countries and greater economic and social justice worldwide. Fellows are drawn from diverse backgrounds, and IFP actively seeks candidates from social groups and communities that lack systematic access to higher education. This $280 million ten year program through 2010 is a global activity that provides support for up to three years of formal graduate-level study leading to a masters or doctoral degree. IFP fellows may choose to study in any academic discipline related to the Ford Foundation’s three grant-making areas: asset building and community development; education, media, arts and culture; and peace and justice.
The International Fellowships Program was launched in November 2000 with US$280 million from the Ford Foundation, the largest single grant in the Ford Foundation's history. Some 3,500 Fellows will be selected over the program's life of ten years. Three hundred of these will be allocated to Southern Africa.
The International Fellowships Program secretariat in New York coordinates work with the program's international partners worldwide.
One of the program's distinctive strengths is its' partnerships with experienced regional, national and international organizations, which understand local realities and use innovative recruitment and selection procedures to reach target groups. These organizations work closely with the Ford Foundation in their countries, seeing the International Fellowships Program as central to the Ford Foundation's program of work.
Participating Countries: Asia (China, India, Vietnam); Brazil; East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda); Indonesia; Latin America (Chile, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru); North Africa and the Middle East (Egypt, Palestine); Philippines; Russia; Southern Africa (Mozambique, South Africa); West Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal)
Website: http://www.aaionline.org/whatIFP.html Africa-American Institute: Rural Social Sciences Scholarship Fund
Initiated in 1998 and funded by the Ford Foundation, this project seeks to strengthen Mozambique's national and local rural development agencies through study programs in southern Africa, Europe and Brazil. The project provides assistance to young Mozambican professionals whose careers could benefit from masters' and doctoral level training, as well as undergraduate scholarship funding for those who are considered to have only medium level schooling. Candidates have a commitment to the application of social science principles to rural development policy and practice. These are often individuals who are doing stellar work professionally, whose performance and opportunities would be significantly enhanced by additional education.
Website: http://www.aaionline.org/whatRuralSSS.html
African Academy of Sciences: Capacity Building in Forestry Research
CBRF is a competitive grants awarding scheme for young and senior African scientists. It is affiliated with forestry research institutions for Africa. Since the programmes inception in 1991 with funding from Sida-SAREC, it has given over 100 research grants. Other activities include the fostering of research capacity retention and application of research findings. CBFR is currently in its third phase, which ends in the year 2000. The programme is currently starting a Network that will facilitate dissemination of research derived knowledge and the sharing of research information among scientist globally, but with a focus on Africa. Grants valued at US$5,000 to 15,000 are awarded annually to successful applicants. Deadlines for receipt of applications are 1st February and 31st July each year. For details, please contact: Iba Kone or Alice A. Kaudia CBFR, AAS at aas@africaonline.co.ke
Website: http://www.oneworld.org/aas/cbfr.htm
African Academy of Sciences: Mobilization and Strengthening of the African Scientific Community
Under this programme AAS provides two awards for science and technology development. Apart from recognizing excellence, stimulating research, and creating awareness scientists benefit from awards for excellent and relevant contributions. AAS awards the following prizes:
AAS/Novartis Prize
The AAS started this prize in 1991. It is a major award for entrepreneurship in Agricultural Biosciences. The AAS attaches a great importance to Agriculture in the African continent.
Thomas R. Odhiambo Prize
This is an award in Basic and Applied Sciences in Africa aimed at young scientists.
Network of African Scientific Organizations (NASO). Through NASO the AAS is networking with various scientific bodies in Africa such as National Academies, National Councils for Science and Technology, professional organizations etc. This networking enhances the mobilization of the African Scientific Community throughout the continent.
For further information on Academy Awards, please contact: The Secretary General The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) at: aas@africaonline.co.ke or P. O. Box 14798 Nairobi, Kenya
Website: http://www.oneworld.org/aas/msasc.htm
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