DEXTERITY OPPORTUNITY

DEXTERITY’S NATIONAL SILENT MANGA AUDITION

SCHOLAR DEVELOPMENT CONTEST
PROGRAM (NSDP)
CLASS 6 - 9 OPEN T O ALL

DexConnect FEBRUARY 29, 2024 DECE M B E R 04, 2023

Through a dedicated national scholar The c o n t est invites entries on the theme
development program and fellowship, "Mem o r a ble Smile ." Participants c a n
Dexterity to College is shaping a subm i t e n tries in A4 or B4 size in no t
generation of leaders who will build more t h a n 17 pages. The entries will b e
India through their college education eval u a t e d mainly on the creator’s abil i t y
and scholarship. Fellows have received to d i r e c t an effective narrative throug h
more than 175 crores INR in an en t e r taining sto ry. The grand pri z e
scholarships from top-ranked winn e r w ill receive 500,000 JPY and t h e
institutions around the world. runn e r s - u p will receive 300,000 JPY.
Applications are currently being
accepted from school students studying
in class 6-9.

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MIT’ s G u i de to Essay Writing: B rief G u i d e to Making Comics:
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Link e d I n Resume Guide: Adob e ’ s G uide to Creating MANGA:

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REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
JOUR N A L ISTS
DECE M B E R 04, 2023
The program offers journalists from war
zones and crisis areas the chance to go
to Berlin for six months and complete a
training program in digital security.
Applicants will need to submit an
application form, questionnaire, CV, and
proof of identity. Travel and
accommodation will be covered in
addition to a monthly allowance of 1,000
EUR.
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Link e d I n Resume Guide:
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B r i e f G u i d e o n w r i t ing Personal
Statements:
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bit. l y / r e portersscholarshipprogram
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THE NEW YORK TIMES ANNUAL
STUDENT REVIEW CONTEST
13 - 1 9 Y EARS
DECE M B E R 06, 2023
The contest invites students to write an
original review in categories ranging
from books to restaurants. The review
must be no more than 450 words and
should express an opinion. Winners'
work will be published on The Learning
Network, and some selected entries will
be published in the New York Times
print editions.
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Brie f G u i de to Writing a Profile Article:
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NYT’ s G u i de to Analyzing a Write-Up:
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 EARTH JOURNALISM NETWORK JUSTICE FIRST FELLOWSHIP STANFORD UNIVERSITY:
STORY GRANT TREEHACKS

JOUR N A L ISTS LAW G R A DUATES COLL E G E STUDENTS

DECE M B E R 07, 2023 DECE M B E R 08, 2023 DECE M B E R 11, 2023

The grant aims to support stories that Aspiring social welfare lawyers are TreeHacks is Stanford’ s premier
raise awareness of the interlinkages invited to apply for a fully-funded two- hackathon held to build something
between human, animal, and ecosystem year training fellowship in the UK at a you're passionate about. Participants
health. Applicants need to submit a chosen firm. Shortlisted candidates will can participate in six tracks ranging
detailed budget, a signed letter of be required to appear for an interview, from Healthcare to Privacy and Safety.
support from their editor, and two following which they will be informed of All winners will receive a fully funded
samples of stories or links to relevant the decisions. The fellowship also trip to the hackathon, access to
work. Twelve winners will receive an includes mentorship, professional technical workshop training, and
award of 2,000 USD each. development training, and networking incredible mentorship opportunities.
opportunities.

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Stan f o r d ’ s Guide to Writing Statement Stan f o r d ’ s Guide to Resume and Cover Brie f G u i de to Hackathons:
of P u r p o s e: bit . l y / s t a nfordsopgu ide Lett e r : bit. l y / s t a n fordresum eguide bit. l y / h a c k athonprep arationguide

H a r v a r d ’ s G u i d e t o Essay Writing: MIT’ s G u i de to Writing Statements of Goog l e ’ s Guide to Programming:

b i t . l y / e s s a y w r i t i n g g u ide Purp o s e : bit. l y / m i t s opguide1 bit. l y / f o u n dationsofp rogramming

bit. l y / e a rthjournalismstorygrant bit. l y / j u sticefirstfellowship bit. l y / s t anfordtreehackhackaton

 COMMONWEALTH SHARED GLOBAL UNDERGRADUATE MINOTAUR BOOKS BEST FIRST
SCHOLARSHIPS EXCHANGE PROGRAM NOVEL COMPETITION

COLL E G E GRADUAT ES UNDE R G R ADUATE S TUDENTS ABOV E 1 8 YEARS

DECE M B E R 14, 2023 DECE M B E R 15, 2023 DECE M B E R 15, 2023

The scholarship invites candidates from The U.S. Department of State invites The competition seeks to recognise
eligible low and middle-income future leaders for the undergraduate fiction writers who have never had any
Commonwealth countries to undertake exchange program. Applicants will need mystery novel published. Submitted
full-time master’ s study at a UK to submit an online application, resume, manuscripts must be on the theme of
university. Applicants will need to and statement of purpose. Selected murder or another serious crime.
submit an online application along with candidates will be invited to pursue a Submissions must be at least 60,000
their resume and transcript. The fully funded undergraduate study in the words in length. Selected manuscripts
scholarship is offered in six United States. will be published by Minotaur Books and
development themes. Selected fellows receive royalties of up to 10,000 USD.
will receive a monthly stipend, study
grant, travel tickets, and tuition fee
waiver.

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Worl d B a n k’s Guide to Resume and MIT’ s G u i de to Writing Statement of Harv a r d ’ s Guide to Storytelling:
Cove r L e t ters: bit . l y / w b g resumegu ide Purp o s e : bit . l y / m i t sopguide1 bit. l y / s t o r ytellinggui debook

Brie f G u i de on Writing Personal Barc l a y ’ s Interview Guide: New Y o r k e r's Guide to Writing Fiction :
Stat e m e nts: bit. l y / b a r c laysinterv iewguide bit. l y / n e w y orkerficti onguide
bit. l y / p e r s onalstatem entguide

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 PEOPLE’S CHOICE CAMPAIGN UMANG POSTER MAKING THE RELIANCE FOUNDATION
LOGO CHALLENGE COMPETION POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

OPEN T O ALL OPEN T O ALL GRAD U A T E STUDEN TS

DECE M B E R 16, 2023 DECE M B E R 17, 2023 DECE M B E R 17, 2023

The challenge seeks for participants to
design a logo that captures the spirit of
India’ s diversity and its commitment to
local economies. The winner will receive
an ODOP (One District One Product) gift
hamper from the Government of India.
The competition calls for participants to The scholarship is a merit and means-
submit posters celebrating the six years based program for Indian postgraduate
of UMANG, a key initiative under the students in specific STEM fields.
Digital India Programme. The first prize Awardees receive up to 6 Lakh INR for
winner will be awarded 7,500 INR, and their studies, with added benefits like
the runners-up will receive 5,000 INR expert workshops, mentorship,
and 3,500 INR. Seven consolation prizes internships, and a strong alumni
of 1,500 INR each will also be awarded. network.

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A Br i e f G uide to Logo Making: Adob e ’ s G uide to Poster Making: ​ Stan f o r d ’ s Guide to Resume and Cover
bit. l y / b r i e flogodesig nguide bit. l y / a d o b epostergu ide Lett e r : bit. l y / s t a n fordresum eguide

B r i e f G u i d e t o C o mposition for Artists: Brie f G u i de to Poster Making: Harv a r d ’ s Guide to Essay Writing:
bit.ly/artstudentguide bit. l y / p o s t erprep bit. l y / e s s a ywritinggu ide

bit. l y / p e opleschoicelogochallenge bit. l y / u m angpostermakingcontest bit. l y / r e l i ancefoun dationscholarship

 TOYOTA LOGISTIC DESIGN THE ADACHI CONTEMPORARY AMAZON FUTURE ENGINEER
COMPETITION UKIYOE AWARD PROGRAM

COLL E G E STUDENTS OPEN T O ALL FEMA L E COLLEGE ST UDENTS

DECE M B E R 18, 2023 DECE M B E R 25, 2023 DECE M B E R 31, 2023

The competition invites teams to submit The competition calls entries on the The scholarship aims to support
2D or 3D object designs in categories theme "ukiyo" or "the current times." academically gifted students with
ranging from transportation to user Submissions must include the demonstrated financial need by enabling
experience. Submissions must include a application form and a portfolio in a access to Engineering, Computer
description of the design concept, book format of 2-10 pages. The grand Science, and related professional
circular economy application, and a winner will receive a cash prize of education. Applicants will need to
sustainability report. Winners from each 300,000 JPY and runners-up will receive submit an online application. Shortlisted
category will receive 5,500 EUR in cash 150,000 JPY and 50,000 JPY. candidates will then be invited to submit
prize. an essay. Selected candidates will
receive 50,000 INR per year until
graduation.

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MIT’ s G u i de to Essentials of Design: Guar d i a n Painting Guide: Stan f o r d ’ s Guide to Writing Statement s
bit. l y / m i t d esignessen tials bit. l y / g u a r dianpaint ingguide of P u r p o s e: bit . l y / s t a nfordsopgu ide

S t a n f o r d ’ s G u i d e t o Design Thinking: Brie f G u i de on Drawing: Link e d I n Resume Guide:

b i t . l y / s t a n f o r d d e s i g n thinkingguide bit. l y / d r a w ingmakin gguide bit. l y / l i n k edinresum eguide

bit. l y / t o yotadesigncompetition bit. l y / a d achiukiyoeaward bit. l y / a m azonengineerscholarship

 SHINING A LIGHT UPG SUSTAINABILITY CHANGEMAKERS SEED
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDING CONTEST
CONTEST

OPEN T O ALL 18 - 3 5 Y EARS 18 - 3 5 Y EARS

DECE M B E R 31, 2023 DECE M B E R 31, 2023 DECE M B E R 31, 2023

The competition invites entries on the The program seeks to train and certify Early and growth-stage start-ups
theme "Shining a Light: Women young leaders to be ambassadors for a working on innovative products or ideas
Athletes." The grand prize winner will more sustainable world. Selected are invited to submit business
get a cash prize of 1,000 USD and students will explore how sustainability proposals. Each proposal must contain
runners-up will receive 750 USD and 500 is related to economics, politics, law, budget details and a pitch deck. The
USD. culture, technology, education, and winner will receive a grant of 1,500 USD.
more. 60 students from around the
world will go on a fully-funded trip to
the Hurricane Island Center for Science
and Leadership in the United States.

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TIME ’ s G u ide to Photography: UN’ s G u i d e to Sustainable Development : Harv a r d ’ s Guide to Elevator Pitches:
bit. l y / t i m e photograp hyguide bit. l y / s u s t ainabilityg uidebook bit. l y / e l e v atorpitchg uide

Brie f G u i de to Photography: Harv a r d ’ s Guide to Essay Writing: Forb e s G u ide to Writing Business Plan s :
bit. l y / p h o t ographygu idebook bit. l y / e s s a ywritinggu ide bit. l y / f o r b esbusiness planguide

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 HIR ACADEMIC WRITING SONY WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY WISDEN CRICKET PHOTOGRAPH
CONTEST AWARDS OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

CLAS S 9 - 12 BELO W 1 9 YEARS OPEN T O ALL

JANU A R Y 0 2, 2024 JANU A R Y 0 5, 2024 JANU A R Y 0 5, 2024

Participants are invited to submit a
short-form article on a topic
international affairs. Submitted articles
should be between 800-1200 words. All
submissions will receive a letter grade
from the Harvard International Review.
Selected finalists will be invited to
participate in a virtual HIR Defense Day
and will be eligible for medals. Winners
will receive a digital and print
subscription to the magazine.
Participants are invited to submit up to
in 3 images on the theme "Through your
Eyes." Pictures should be a visual
narrative and portray excellent technical
and creative skills. Winners will receive
digital equipment from Sony along with
fully paid travel and accommodation to
the awards ceremony in London.
The competition calls for entries on the
theme of cricket. The winner will receive
1,000 GBP, and the two runners-up will
receive 400 GBP each. The three winning
images and seven shortlisted
photographs will be publicly displayed
for up to twelve months in a gallery at
The Oval Cricket Ground in London.

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Corn e l l ’ s G uide to R esearch Effectivel y : TIME ’ s G u ide to Photography: Brie f G u i de to Photography:
bit. l y / c o r n ellresearc hguidebook bit. l y / t i m e photograp hyguide bit. l y / p h o t ographygu idebook

H a r v a r d ’ s G u i d e t o Essay Writing: Brie f G u i de to Photography: TIME ’ s G u ide to Photography:

b i t . l y / e s s a y w r i t i n g g u ide bit. l y / p h o t ographygu idebook bit. l y / t i m e photograp hyguide

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 OXFORD PRACTICAL ETHICS YALE YOUNG GLOBAL ATLANTIC FELLOWS FOR
COMPETITION SCHOLARS SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY
PROGRAM

CLAS S 1 1 - 12 16 - 1 8 Y EARS YOUN G P ROFESSION ALS

JANU A R Y 0 8, 2024 JANU A R Y 1 0, 2024 JANU A R Y 1 1, 2024

Students are invited to create teams of The program aims to bring outstanding The fully-funded fellowship invites
three to five members and submit a high school students from around the individuals to address social and
video of up to 4 minutes about issues of world to engage in one interdisciplinary, economic inequalities through a year of
ethics and responsibility in any field. two-week session at Yale University’ s intensive learning at the London School
Four winning teams will be invited to historic campus. Participants will need of Economics (LSE). Candidates can
deliver presentations and participate in to submit essays, two recommendation apply in the Residential track, including
debates during the Ethics and letters and official transcripts as part of a degree program, or the Non-
Responsibility Day at Oxford. the application. Students with Residential track, focusing on a practice-
demonstrated financial need are eligible based project. Fellows gain skills,
for a fee waiver and full financial aid, knowledge, and connections to further
inclusive of travel and accommodation their impact in creating a more
expenses. equitable world.

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Brie f G u i de to Video Recording: MIT’ s G u i de to Essay Writing: Stan f o r d ’ s Guide to Social Innovation:
bit. l y / n y u r ecordingg uide bit. l y / m i t e ssayguide book bit. l y / s o c i alinnovatio nguide

S t a n f o r d ’ s G u i d e f o r Presentations: Yale ’ s G u ide to Cover Letter: Stan f o r d ’ s Guide to Resume and Cover
b i t . l y / s t a n f o r d p r e s e n tationguide bit. l y / y a l e coverletter guide Lett e r : bit . l y / s t a nfordresum eguide

bit. l y / p r acticalethicscontest bit. l y / y o ungscholarsprogramyale bit. l y / a f seeatlanticfellowship

HANSEN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE BEVISIONEERS: THE MERCEDES- EUROPHOTOMETEO
BENZ FELLOWSHIP COMPETITION

COLL E G E STUDENTS 16 - 2 8 Y EARS OPEN T O ALL

JANU A R Y 1 5, 2024 JANU A R Y 1 5, 2024 JANU A R Y 1 5, 2024

Applications are invited for a 3-week The fellowship seeks to provide training The European Meteorological Society
program bringing together and training to young people worldwide to invites a digital photo related to clouds
future leaders to promote world peace implement their projects in the areas of or other meteorological phenomena.
and international cooperation. environmental sustainability and The first prize winner will receive an
Candidates need to submit an online decarbonisation. Applicants need to award of 1,000 EUR, and the runners-up
application and two letters of submit an online application giving will receive 500 EUR and 250 EUR.
recommendation. Selected applicants details about their project. Selected
will get a fully funded trip to the candidates will become a part of the 12-
University of San Diego and receive month program and get mentoring from
training in Leadership, Mediation, industry experts.
Conflict Resolution, and International
Cooperation.

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Harv a r d ’ s Guide to Resume and Cover Brie f G u i de to Sustainable Living: Brie f G u i de to Weather Photography:
Lett e r s : bit. l y / r e s u meprep1 bit. l y / s u s t ainablelivi ngguidebook bit. l y / w e a t herphotog raphyguide

MIT’ s G u i de to Essay Writing: MIT’ s G u i de to Design Thinking: TIME ’ s G u ide to Photography:

bit. l y / m i t e ssayguide book bit. l y / m i t d esignthink ingguide bit. l y / t i m e photograp hyguide

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 KAUST GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP
PHD S T U DENTS
JANU A R Y 1 5, 2024
The fully-funded research fellowship
helps students in advancing science and
technology through collaborative
research. The program is a merit-based
research-training program in 5 areas:
Water, Energy, Food, Health, and Digital
Domains. Selected fellows will receive a
75,000 USD annual stipend and an
independent annual research project
budget of 45,000 USD.
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Stan f o r d ’ s Guide to Resume and Cover
Lett e r : bit. l y / s t a n fordresum eguide
MIT’ s G u i de to Writing Statements of
Purp o s e : bit. l y / m i t s opguide1
bit. l y / k a ustglobalfellowship
RISE CHALLENGE TSL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
ESSAY COMPETITION
15 - 1 7 Y EARS 7 - 1 8 Y E ARS
JANU A R Y 1 7, 2024 JANU A R Y 1 8, 2024
The challenge invites individual The competition calls for entries on the
participants to create a project topic “How can nature help us achieve
demonstrating their talents and the UN SDGs in my community?” Entries
community contributions. Applicants can be made in two categories: Primary
need to submit essays, videos, and Students (7-11 years) and Secondary and
quizzes through a multi-step process. College Students (12-18 years). The
Winners will receive a fully funded trip grand prize winner will receive a trophy
to the RISE residential summit, a and a cash prize of 1,000 EUR and 500
scholarship, and funding for their ideas. EUR for their school, and one runner-up
will receive a trophy and a cash prize of
500 EUR and 250 EUR for their school.
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Harv a r d U niversity Strategies for Essay Unit e d N a tion’s Guide to SDGs:
Writ i n g : bit. l y / e s s a ywritinggu ide bit. l y / u n i t ednationsg oals
MIT’ s G u i de to Writing Statements of Corn e l l ’ s G uide to R esearch Effectivel y :
Purp o s e : bit. l y / m i t s opguide1 bit. l y / c o r n ellresearc hguidebook
bit. l y / r i s e globalch allenge bit. l y / t s l e ssaycont est
 KELLOGG-MORGAN STANLEY CWA PHOTO COMPETITION
SUSTAINABLE INVESTING
CHALLENGE
GRAD U A T E STUDEN TS ABOV E 1 8 YEARS
JANU A R Y 2 1, 2024 JANU A R Y 2 9, 2024
The challenge calls on participants to The competition is calling for entries on
develop and pitch creative financial the theme of heritage. Participants can
approaches to tackle pressing social and make a maximum of 5 entries. The
environmental challenges. Participation winning image and three runners-up will
can be done in teams of up to 4 be featured in Current World
members. Participating teams will need Archaeology and at the CA Live
to submit a two-page prospectus, and Conference in London in 2024. The
advancing teams will head to New York overall winner will get two free tickets
to pitch their solutions to industry to the conference and will receive a
experts. The first-place team will get a trophy.
cash prize of 10,000 USD while the
second-place team will get a cash prize
of 5,000 USD.
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Stan f o r d ’ s Guide for Presentations: Brie f G u i de to Photography:
bit. l y / s t a n fordpresen tationguide bit. l y / p h o t ographygu idebook
Stan f o r d ’ s Guide to Social Innovation: TIME ’ s G u ide to Photography:
bit. l y / s o c i alinnovatio nguide bit. l y / t i m e photograp hyguide
bit. l y / s u stainableinvestingchallenge bit. l y / c w aphotocompetition
VIENNA BIOCENTER SUMMER
SCHOOL
UNDE R G R ADUATE S TUDENTS
JANU A R Y 3 1, 2024
Applications are invited for a 9-week
summer program providing a unique
opportunity for students to work
alongside leading researchers in a
dynamic scientific environment.
Applicants need to fill out an online
application. Selected candidates will be
allocated a faculty advisor and receive
free accommodation, a stipend of 1,400
EUR, and medical insurance.
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Stan f o r d ’ s Guide to Resume and Cover
Lett e r :
bit. l y / s t a n fordguidet oresumecoverletter
Harv a r d ’ s Guide to Essay Writing:
bit. l y / e s s a ywritinggu ide
bit. l y / b i ocentersummerschool
 WHO HEALTH FOR ALL FILM OECD INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FUND FOR WOMEN
FESTIVAL JOURNALISTS

ABOV E 1 8 YEARS COLL E G E STUDENTS WOME N J OURNALIS TS

JANU A R Y 3 1, 2024 ROLL I N G ROLL I N G

The World Health Organization (WHO) The Organization for Economic Applicants are invited to apply for
invites students to submit original short Cooperation and Development (OECD) funding on: "Reporting Projects" or
films on the topic of health. Participants calls for interns to work on projects "Professional Development
can submit short documentaries, fiction, linked to the Strategic Orientations of Opportunities." The Fund for Women
or animation films of three to eight the Secretary-General. Applicants need Journalists will prioritize reporting
minutes. Winners will receive to submit an online application and projects pitched around underreported
certificates and prizes from the WHO. upload a cover letter. Selected stories of global importance. Grant sizes
candidates will be invited for a depend on the proposal and the
telephone interview and/or a written inclusion of a detailed budget.
test. Successful candidates can work
remotely or in hybrid mode and will
receive 1,000 EUR per month.

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Brie f G u i de to Video Production: Link e d I n Resume Guide:
NYU’ s J o u rnalism Guide:
bit. l y / v i d e oproductio nguide bit. l y / l i n k edinresum eguide
bit. l y / n y u j ournalism guide

B rief G u i d e to Creating Animation: Harv a r d I nterview Guide:

Stan f o r d ’ s Guide to Social Innovation:
bit. l y / a n i m atedvideo sguide bit. l y / h a r v ardintervi ewguide
bit. l y / s o c i alinnovatio nguide

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