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2013 Access to Learning Award,Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Deadline: 30 September, 2012
Open to: Public libraries or similar organizations that are working to connect people to information, outside the United States (particularly from developing countries)
Grant:up to $1 million
Description
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is inviting you to apply for its annual Access to Learning Award 2013, which provides grant to organizations that are working to connect people to information and opportunities through free access to computers and the internet.
The Award is part of the Gates Foundation’s Global Libraries initiative dedicated to to opening a world of knowledge and opportunity by partnering with public libraries to provide free access to computers and the Internet.
The Foundation will specifically look for ground-breaking Internet connectivity, training, and sustainable models and programs that creatively reach underserved communities.
Eligibility
Public libraries or similar organizations outside the United States can apply for the Award. Applications particularly from institutions in developing countries providing such services to disadvantaged communities are encouraged.
Organizations must show how they make technology services available to the public in a community space without charging any membership or access fees and must detail the types of technology training they offer to the public and their staff. Organizations that restrict services or charge fees to access the facilities or use the computers and the Internet are not eligible. To be eligible to receive the 2013 ATLA, your organization currently provide free public access to computers and the Internet in a public setting. The ATLA is awarded based upon past achievement and not future projects.
Grant
This award recognizes the innovative efforts of libraries or similar organizations outside of the United States to connect people to information through free access to computers and the Internet. The recipient of the Access to Learning Award will receive $1 million (U.S.)
Application
The application submission site (go here) for the 2013 ATLA will be available by July 30, 2012. Interested applicants could also read the brochure or to read here, if you want to learn more about the award.
The form is only available in English and must be completed in English. The deadline to submit applications is 30 September, 2012.
Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.
Access to Learning Award
Iam writing this mail to ask for assistance towards my tuition fees. Iam a Ugandan aged 22 years who was orphaned at a tender age.I’ve always been an outstanding student having passed highly in all the previous levels of my educational career.I consider my self to be a very social person with a lot of community conscience.Iam pursuing a Bachelors in Economics at Makerere University,one of the best universities in Africa.The program’s tuition fees are approximately 4000$ per year.Unfortunately I was unable to do my end of semester one exams of second year because I lost my job from which i used to get the income which was needed to sustain my studies and pay my tuition fees.More so,my relatives who were previously helping me are facing difficult time financially.Therefore am hoping you would be able to provide some sort of assistance towards my studies. I have always dreamed about getting accepted in a top university and building a wonderful career upon that.Part of my dream came true when I was admitted at university.Now with the financial problems that am facing,the whole picture is facing risk of falling apart.I’ve contacted all my immediate family members and friends and all the relevant government bodies for grant but have been unsuccessful so far. I am determined to finish my studies and would be grateful for any assistance you can provide.For further information and previous academic proof,email adress is keitaemma@gmail.com Thank you
Kiddawalime Emmanuel.
Kampala Uganda
East Africa
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Mladiinfo said:
Dear Kiddawalime,
Mladiinfo can not give you any financial support, we only shares information on different possibilities around the world. We are sorry, but we are unable to provide you any financial support, but at our page you can find lots of scholarship you can apply for. Good luck in the future!
Mladiinfo team
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Mladiinfo said:
Dear Kiddawalime,
Mladiinfo can not give you any financial support, we only shares information on different possibilities around the world. We are sorry, but we are unable to provide you any financial support, but at our page you can find lots of scholarship you can apply for. Good luck in the future!
Mladiinfo team
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