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Application Deadline: November 30th 2016
This is a community service award scheme sponsored by
Global Shapers- Abuja Hub and Selfless 4Africa Inc. It will
be focused on developing young people in our
communities and exposing the youth to community
service initiatives.
The participating tertiary institutions students are
expected to form a team of 3 to 5 students, which must
have a team name and slogan. The scheme will
encourage the youth of Nigeria to believe in themselves,
cultivate the spirit of volunteerism, community service
and patriotism. The teams from the various tertiary
institutions are expected to choose a deprived community
in Nigeria, identify a project that can be implemented to
benefit the community at large, and present a proposal
focused on developing/empowering people within that
community.
The winning team will have a package $3,500 ($2,500 to
implement the community project and $1,000 for
participants of the winning team on successful
completion of the project).
FACILITATORS
The scheme will be facilitated by Global Shapers- Abuja
Hub members, with oversight by Selfless for Africa.
PURPOSE OF COMPETITION
1. To encourage young people cultivate the spirit of
volunteerism, community service and patriotism.
2. To encourage young people to become change agents
within their communities.
3. To instill in young people the spirit of volunteerism,
community service and patriotism.
CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPANTING TERTIARY INSTITUTION
1. Participating institution must be based in Nigeria.
2. Participants from participating tertiary institution must
be registered university students.
3. Participants from participating tertiary institution must
have an interest in community service and service to
humanity.
PROCEDURE FOR PARTICIPATING TERTIARY INSTITUTION
PART A
1. Identify a community in Nigeria that needs support.
2. Fill a community service application form on Global
Shapers Abuja hub site.
3. Download Team Information and Endorsment form
here, fill, scan and send to info@abujaglobalshapers.org
with scanned copy of all team members student ID card.
PART B (ONLY SHORT LISTED INSTITUTIONS)
The three shortlisted institutions will present their
proposal in a face-to-face presentation using pictures and
videos. Give reasons why Global Shapers- Abuja Hub and
Selfless4Africa should support their project.
BENEFITS TO WINNING UNIVERSITIES
Finalist prizes
1. Receive $3,500 ($2,500 to implement the community
project and $1,000 for participants of the winning team).
2. Showcase of groups efforts across the sponsor’s
communication channels (websites, fundraising events etc.).
3. Souvenirs from Selfless4 Africa and other partners.
4. A plaque.
Second Position
1. A plaque.
2. Souvenirs from Selfless4 Africa and other partners.
DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS
Please disbursement of funds will be made in installment
through the duration of the project and based on evidence
of progress of project.
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Wishing you God best.
