[kictanet] Commonwealth travel support for IGF Sharm el Sheikh

[Adam Peake]

The 
<http://www.commonwealthconnects.net/>Commonwealth 
Connects Programme has set up a travel fund to 
help people from Commonwealth countries to attend 
the IGF meeting in Sharm el Sheikh.  Information 
below, and in more detail on the Commonwealth 
website 
<http://commonwealthigf.org/cms/index.php/home.html>. 

Note, deadline for applications is September 14. Please hurry  :-)

Info copied from the Commonwealth site below.

Adam




Aim of the Bursary

As part of this strategy for more engagement, the 
Commonwealth Internet Governance Forum have set 
up a modest travel fund to offer young 
professionals who are active in Internet 
Governance in their countries or field, the 
opportunity to participate at the IGF meeting in 
Sharm el Sheikh.

Criteria/ Eligibility
Applicants must
*    be nationals of a developing Commonwealth country
*    be active in Internet Governance related 
issues in their field of expertise or their 
country.
*    play an active role at the IGF, presenting 
in a workshop or panel or presenting their work 
in the IGF Market place.
*    be able to demonstrate how their 
participation will benefit their country and 
ensure security, affordability in providing 
access for all.

Terms & Conditions

The travel bursary will cover cost of return 
economy air travel.  All other accommodation, 
meals and local costs will have to be covered by 
the applicants themselves. Visa application and 
related costs will also be covered by the 
applicants.

The final confirmation of the award of the travel 
bursary will be made once the visa is in hand. 
Any last minute cancellation or failure to attend 
will cancel the terms of the bursary and a full 
refund of costs will have to be made.

Awardees will be re-imbursed for travel costs 
after the submission of a report at the end of 
the event.

A report of around 500 words, must be submitted 
no later than 4 weeks after the completion of the 
event.

The report should describe the experience, 
including a brief summary of the work undertaken 
by the applicant, together with the skills and 
experience gained. The report should address how 
the placement has been of benefit to the 
applicant in relation to his / her course of 
study, new skills learned, future career 
prospects and personal development. If a 
satisfactory report is not submitted within that 
time, the Secretariat will consider it a breach 
of the Terms & Conditions and may refuse to 
reimburse the costs of travel.
Selection Process

Submissions via an application form (available on 
the web) must include a supporting statement (not 
more than 200 words) of how the proposed 
opportunity ensures secure and affordable access 
for all in a Commonwealth country. Applicants 
must include references, from academic tutor or 
line manager.

Selection Committee shall make the final 
selection based on the funds available. The 
committee shall also identify a number of standby 
candidates in case a selected candidate does 
not/cannot take up the offer of an award. 
Therefore a number of candidates may be 
shortlisted for the bursary and advised closer to 
the time. The committee¹s decision on any 
application is FINAL. The Secretariat will NOT 
enter into any communication with applicants 
regarding unsuccessful applications.

Timescales ­ Deadlines

24th August ­ Announcements ­ Call for Applications
7th September ­ Deadline for Applications
11th September ­ Selection and shortlisting
17th September ­ Review by Selection Committee
28th September ­ Announcement of Selected Candidates
Candidates make flight and visa arrangements and confirm all is in order
24th October ­ Formal Award of Bursaries

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