About the Uganda Press Photo Award 2018

The Uganda Press Photo Award (UPPA) invites all Ugandan photojournalists and photographers to participate in the seventh annual photo contest and to submit their best work and stand a chance to win a Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR camera kit and the opportunity to showcase their work in our annual exhibition which features the best visual storytellers Uganda has to offer. Participants can submit their images (published or unpublished) to six varied categories: News, Daily Life, Environment, People, Sports & Urban.

The East African Photography Award

In addition, this year sees the introduction of the East African Photography Award (EAPA), which invites citizens of Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda to share their photo essays documenting the rapidly changing world around us. From cultural, socio-political, environmental or technological issues affecting individuals or societies and the way we live to more personal, long-term stories, we hope to see visual storytelling that is challenging perspectives and opinions. The stories submitted should show a clear narrative that is improved, not diluted, by the inclusion of multiple images. The winner of the EAPA will be taking home a Canon EOS 80D camera kit and will be invited for the award-giving ceremony and professionals’ week taking place in Kampala in October 2018.

The UPPA and EAPA will be judged by an international jury composed of photography professionals including Yasuyoshi Chiba (KE/JP), Georgina Goodwin (KE), Martin Kharumwa (UG), Frédéric Noy (UG/FR) and Annette Sebba (UG).

The Young Photographer Award (YPA)

Emerging photographers between the ages of 18 and 25 with an interest in documentary photography are invited to participate in the Young Photographer Award (YPA). Awaiting the winner is a Canon EOS 1300D camera kit as well as the opportunity to participate in a seven-month Mentorship Programme and to exhibit their work during the UPPA 2019. The judging panel of YPA judges will include Jide Adeniji-Jones (NG/USA), Laura Beltran Villamizar (CO/NL), Benjamin Füglister (CH/DE), Katie Simmonds (UK/AE) and Sarah Waiswa (UG/KE).

Deadline for submission to both the Uganda Press Photo Award and the East African Photography Award is 1st August 2018.

Deadline for submission to the Young Photographer Award is 15th July 2018.

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Master Degree Scholarships in UK: Canon Collins Trust is offering scholarships for study at the following universities:

• · King’s College, London
• · SOAS
• · University of Sussex
• · University of Edinburgh
• · University of Leeds
• · University of Sheffield

Canon Collins Trust only accepts applications from individuals seeking to study at one of the above universities in UK.

These scholarships are for Masters Study in any subject field.

Applicants must apply to their chosen universities separately and awards are conditional on the applicant being offered a place at the relevant university.

Master Degree Scholarships in UK Cover

Full tuition, stipend, travel costs and other support whilst in the UK.

Master Degree Scholarships in UK: Eligibility

To apply for a scholarship under this programme you must:

• · be a national of and resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
• · be in possession of a good first degree or about to graduate in the year of application
• · have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their commitment to the development of their country and region.

Please note that Canon Collins Trust does not currently fund PhD study in the UK; however it acts as a nominating agency for Commonwealth Scholarships.

For more information and application materials, see: Master Degree Scholarships in UK

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Malawi Scholarships at Chancellor College: James Learmonth Scholarship Programme for the Masters in Educational Leadership, Policy and Planning at Chancellor College, Malawi.

Canon Collins Trust administers the James Learmonth scholarship programme that offers support to two scholars studying for a Masters in Education Leadership, Policy and Planning at Chancellor College, Zomba.

This is a partial scholarship covering tuition fees. Scholars will need to cover living costs and other costs themselves.

Scholarship Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• accepted to study of a MA in Education Leadership, Policy and Planning at Chancellor College
• a national of and resident in Malawi

Application Process:

The application form is of primary importance as assessment is made on the basis of this. The form can be completed on a computer (preferable), typed, or hand written.

It MUST be neat and easy to read. The following supporting documents must be included, and must be sent with the application form in one envelope:

• Certified copy of undergraduate degree certificate
• Certified academic transcripts (from university only)
• Reference letters from two referees
• A copy of your two most recent payslips, if applicable
• A thesis proposal for your PhD, if applicable

References

Ideally, you should submit an academic reference and a reference from an employer. If you are not currently employed, the Trust accepts a reference from voluntary work, or two academic references.

If you have been out of education for five years or more the Trust will accept two work references.

You should ask your referees to provide you with a reference that relates to your application for this scholarship.

It should outline your strengths as an applicant, demonstrate your capacity to study at the level required, and identify your potential impact in the future.

Selection Criteria

The Trust assesses applications on the basis of the information given in the application form. We apply the following criteria:

1. Academic Record and References

Applicants should have a minimum of a good second-class (2.1) undergraduate degree and excellent references

2. Relevance of Proposed Course of Study to the needs of Southern Africa

The Trust funds applicants from a wide range of disciplines. The Trust favours applications for courses or degrees that are relevant to the development needs of Southern Africa

3. Work Experience

The Trust favours applications where there is a demonstrable continuity between applicant’s past study and career and their proposed course of study.

4. Commitment to Country/Community

The Trust will favour applicants who most clearly show a desire to be part of and to contribute to the future prosperity of southern Africa.

5. Motivation for Study

The Trust favours applicants who are able to articulate
• Why their chosen institution fits with their ambitions
• Why their chosen course fits with their ambitions
• How, once qualified, they intend to ‘make a difference’.

6. Application form

The application form matters. Applicants should
• Demonstrate a good command of English
• Answer all of the questions properly and completely
• Complete the application and deliver all supporting documents in a timely manner

7. Overall Impression

Some weight is given to the assessor’s general impression of the candidate and application.

Completion of form

Given that Canon Collins Trust receives hundreds of applications it is important that you take care in completing your form. You should:
• Demonstrate a high standard of English with no spelling and language errors
• Answer all of the questions fully and with attention to detail
• Provide all the necessary documentation and supporting documents.

For more information and scholarship application materials, see: Malawi Scholarships at Chancellor College

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Distance Learning MBA Scholarships at Edinburgh Business School (EBS): Edinburgh Business School (EBS) is working with Canon Collins Trust to select applicants resident from all over sub-Saharan Africa, for the EBS Distance Learning MBA Scholarship.

Canon Collins Trust will select disadvantaged individuals who have the motivation and capacity to undertake the Distance Learning MBA, but who face funding difficulties.

The aim of the Scholarship Programme is to support life long learning amongst communities where it will make a positive contribution towards their development, and give individuals valuable post-graduate education which will enhance their day to day work.

The internationally regarded Edinburgh Business School is providing access to its innovative and flexible distance learning programme using Canon Collins Trust as an experienced partner in the selection and short listing of deserving eligible candidates.

Successful candidates will be already in work, or self-employed, and at a point in their life and career where this MBA will make maximum impact for themselves and their community, although they may otherwise have been unable to undertake it due to the lack of funds.

The impact of the MBA on their lives and that of their community will be crucial in determining the outcome of their application.

Application deadlines: 30th September and 30th March every year.

For more information and application: Distance Learning MBA Scholarships at Edinburgh Business School (EBS)

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