African Leadership Academy Zimbabwe Innovation Prize
January 11, 2010
The Zimbabwe Innovation Prize will be awarded to the Zimbabwean between the ages of 14 and 18 who has created an innovative solution to a pressing problem in their community (defined as their household, school, neighbourhood, town, or city), has demonstrated passion for Africa, and who has academic promise. The award will also be used to honour the community that encourages and supports this young leader.
Applicants will be judged on the scalability, impact and ingenuity of their solution to a pressing problem within an African community. Additionally, they must show a track record of academic promise and a demonstrated passion for Africa. Prize winners will be given a two-year scholarship (approx. value US$40,000) and admission to African Leadership Academy, an academy for 16-19 year olds in South Africa that aims to create 6,000 leaders in the next 50 years; along with an internship with the sponsoring companies.
Submissions are due on March 1st; after which a panel of judges from ALA and from business and government organizations in-country will choose a maximum of 25 final candidates. These finalists will be invited to a Finalist Weekend in late March or early April 2010, where they will be asked to present their submissions to the judges. Final awards will be given in May 2010 in front of media and distinguished guests.
Please download, complete and submit the form linked here. Rules and regulations can be read here and are also on the form. Common questions are answered in our FAQ. To learn more about ALA, visit http://www.africanleadershipacademy.org/
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