Scholarships/Awards
Scholarships
Vittana Fellowships. Hands-on experience working abroad at the leading edge of social entrepreneurship, microfinance, and education. Fellowship start date: monthly. Application deadlines vary. Contact: Director of Development & Engagement, Deb Agrin at deb@vittana.org.
Giordano Dell’ Amore Microfinance Good Practices. Europe Award of 50,000 euros. Deadline: 10 February, 2011.
Aga Kahn Foundation – international scholarship programme.
EU/ACP Microfinance Program – microfinance policymakers
Master Card Foundation (Canada) for microfinance
World Bank-Japan for economic and social development research
**“University Meets Microfinance” Scholarlship Programme for students’ research on microfinance (PlaNet Finance – deadlines – various 15 April -11 October, 2011)
Awards/Competitions
Citi Micro Entrepreneur Awards. Applications due July 31, 2011