OFID THE OPEC FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

1. Applicants must be between 19 to 25 years of age and enrolled in an undergraduate program (having completed at least two years) or graduate program.
2. Alternatively, applicants may be recent graduates, having graduated a maximum of one year before the application deadline.
3. Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French, German or Spanish is an added advantage.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
5. Keenly interested in the work of the OPEC Fund.
6. Ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
7. Ability to demonstrate the OPEC Fund’s core values (Integrity, Empowerment, Excellence, Innovation, Community).

No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the scholarship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program. Candidate apply online: https://careers.opecfund.org/job/Internship-Program-2024/789507702/ In addition, the applicants are required to submit:

1. An Online Application Form.
2. A Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. A copy of their university diploma or equivalent, or an original letter of confirmation from a university/school certifying the applicant is / was an undergraduate student.
4. A copy of their most recent university transcripts, showing the cumulative GPA or equivalent.
5. A short statement in English (about 150-250 words) outlining their motivation for applying.

1. First All the application form will be evaluated.
2. After evaluation, eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the scholarship.
3. Shortlisting of candidates will be done by authorities. Other Info A nomination letter should emphasize the nominee’s accomplishments and future goals. Both historic and recent performance should be addressed. The following are elements to consider when describing a nominee’s work:
4. Extraordinary contributions toward fostering development that empowers women while addressing climate change.*
5. Established record of achievement particularly in the formulation, implementation and/or promotion of development solutions that drive gender equality and climate action in the global south.
6. Demonstration of a compelling approach to making a lasting impact and evidence of results achieved and their sustainability into the future.
7. Demonstration of effective partnerships, such as delivering initiatives in cooperation with multiple stakeholders, including governments, Donors and Civil Society Organizations
8. Demonstration of the effective use of funds received from other donors.
9. Innovation in program design or technology.
10. Demonstration of strong project and financial management, including the tracking and documentation of relevant development outcomes such as the gender-disaggregated number of beneficiaries and measures of the achieved improvements.
11. A project proposal for the use of the AAD grant proceeds that must align with the aforementioned thematic focus areas and principles. Particular consideration will be given to the relevance of project objectives, proposed approach and activities to achieving these objectives, as well as the expected results.