[Kictanet] Application announcement: 2006-2007 Reuters Digital Vision Program Fellowship at Stanford University

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 Announcement
>
> The Reuters Digital Vision Program (RDVP) at Stanford University is
> accepting applications for the 2006-07 academic year (September 2006
> - June 2007). The deadline is April 3, 2006. Fellowships will be
> awarded at the end of May, 2006.
>
> The Program
>
> The Digital Vision Program supports social entrepreneurs who seek to
> leverage technology-based solutions in the interest of humanitarian,
> educational, and sustainable development goals. The Program fosters
> interdisciplinary projects and prototyping efforts that address real
> needs in underserved communities. For the 2006-07 academic year, the
> program will focus on the following broad categories:
>
>         - Advancing Financial Services (Microfinance,
> microinsurance, remittances, market information, e-commerce)
>         - Knowledge and Empowerment (Literacy and numeracy,
> e-learning and training, e-government, social networks, and community 
> building)
>         - Networked Health and Welfare (Health administration,
> health research and sciences, public health and safety, telemedicine,
> relief services, advocacy)
>
> The core of the Program is a nine-month fellowship that brings
> individuals from around the globe to the Stanford University Campus.
> Digital Vision Fellows collaborate with faculty, students, private
> sector firms, non-government organizations, and most importantly,
> each other. Digital Vision Fellows have Visiting Scholar privileges
> at Stanford University, including the ability to audit courses.
> Fellows also participate in a structured Sanford Digital Vision
> Program with weekly meetings, workshops, and seminars.
>
> Fees and Scholarships
>
> The Reuters Foundation and other DV Program partners will award
> approximately a dozen full-time fellowships, covering all Stanford
> University fees and expenses. Living stipends may be available for
> fellows accepted from developing world countries. The Digital Vision
> Program also offers "Corporate Fellowships" to individuals from
> organizations who continue to perform their full-time professional
> duties in their organizations, while participating in the seminars,
> workshops, and other organized activities of the DVP.  For additional
> information on the fellowships please click on the "Become a Fellow"
> link on our website at <http://rdvp.org >.
>
> Stuart Gannes, Director
> Reuters Digital Vision Program
> Stanford University
>


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