Deadline: 7 September 2019
Applicants are invited to submit their applications for “The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Learners’ Voice Program” that brings the perspectives of young people to the challenge of rethinking education and equips them to take on leading roles in their fields and in the world of education.
The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) was established by Qatar Foundation in 2009 under the leadership of its Chairperson, Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. WISE is an international, multi-sectoral platform for creative thinking, debate and purposeful action.
Objectives
The threefold objectives of the program to give young people:
- The tools and resources they need to ensure their voices are heard
- A platform to voice their opinions and discuss with policy makers, educators and innovators in education
- An opportunity to participate and engage at WISE 2019 and to have their work creative work published by WISE.
Program Components
- Pre-Summit Residential Session: Learners will participate in a 3-day interactive residential session in Doha to gain develop communication and problem solving skills while gaining exposure to the field of education.
- WISE Summit: Learners will actively participate in the 2019 WISE Summit to share their views and opinions on the shaping the future of education to education stakeholders such as educators, policymakers, school leaders, parents among others.
- Creative Submission: Learners will also develop a creative piece on education, which will be shared with WISE community during the program to amplify their voices.
Benefits
WISE will cover all residential session and Summit related costs such as return flights, accommodation, and meals for all selected participants.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be aged 16-21 who are interested in engaging in the field of education
- Candidates must have a valid travel document.
- Candidates must be willing and available to travel to Doha from 16-22 November 2019.
- Candidates should be proficient in spoken and written English, and should be comfortable presenting and speaking in public.
- Candidates must be curious minded, flexible and comfortable in multicultural environments.
- Candidates must demonstrate creativity and reflection in their creative submissions on the selected prompt.
- The candidate clearly demonstrates engagement in social issues and how s/he has sought to overcome them through innovative ideas, and initiatives.
- Candidates must secure approval from their schools/institutions to attend the program, and parents if under 18 years of age.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
For more information, please visit https://www.wise-qatar.org/wise-works/learners-voice/