Source: Aga Khan Education Board Canada’s Spark of Knowledge Program
The Knowledge Discovery Challenge is a national competition which invites participants to submit proposals that provide solutions to important development issues both in Canada and in other parts of the world.
Prizes
Grand Prize up to CAD $20,000 which will be applied toward the cost of a trip to an AKDN Project and/or Institution (if possible aligned to the category of submission), timing to be confirmed.
Runner up Prizes: Additional prizes to be confirmed shortly.
A single participant/team may win up to a maximum of one award. Grand prize award recipients will have the opportunity to visit an AKDN Project and/or Institution to learn and understand the work of AKDN. For team entries, prizes will be awarded to the entire winning team (maximum of 6 participants).
How can you get involved?
As an individual or a team of up to six members you have the opportunity to learn more about one of the following AKDN priority areas:
- Caring for the Aged: aging in a supportive family environment
- Ultra-Poverty: Turning the tide of poverty
- The role of microfinance in unleashing opportunities in developing countries
- Climate change and the need for developing sustainable energy
- Emergency Preparedness: Limiting the loss of life and assets
- Access to health care
- Another AKDN priority area
Refer to a Sample Case Study
What happens following the challenge?
- Potential opportunities for winning teams to present their solutions to the Jamat or at relevant conferences
- On-going opportunities for future dialogue with AKDN
- Winning submission(s) may be featured in the Ismaili Canada and/or other publications
- Grand Prize to up to CAD $20,000 which will be applied toward the cost of a trip to an AKDN Project and/or Institution (if possible aligned to the category of submission), timing to be confirmed
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants/Team Members must meet ALL the eligibility criteria and must be:
- At least 16 years old
- Ismaili Muslim(s) or immediate family members Ismaili Muslims in cases where teams consist of at least one Ismaili Muslim
- Canadian Citizens, Landed Immigrants, or on Canada Student Visas
- Available for pre-travel and post-travel activities, as required
Applicants/Team members must not be:
- Currently working for AKDN Institutions or have worked with AKDN Institutions any time during the past 6 months
- Directly or indirectly involved with the organization of the Knowledge Discovery Challenge
- Immediate family members of AKDN employees and/or organizers of the Knowledge Discovery Challenge
For complete detail, refer to Spark of Knowledge website.
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