Scholarship Overview
The 2024 UNAOC/BMW Intercultural Innovation Hub Award is a prestigious initiative aimed at promoting diversity, integration, and social inclusion through intercultural dialogue and understanding. This unique fellowship, supported by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group, with Accenture's backing, seeks to empower grassroots organizations by elevating intercultural innovation and enabling these projects to scale up their impact for sustainable growth.
Host Institution(s)
This fellowship is hosted by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group. These organizations are renowned for their commitment to fostering international relationships and understanding through innovative and cultural projects. Their global influence provides a solid platform for award recipients to develop and expand their initiatives.
Level(s)/Field(s)
The Intercultural Innovation Hub Award is open to projects across various domains that are focused on promoting intercultural dialogue and fostering diverse and inclusive societies. These projects may address key issues such as xenophobia and hate speech, violent extremism, gender equality, and the use of sport, art, and culture as tools to drive social change, support the LGBTQI+ community, champion gender diversity, and advocate for disability rights and inclusion.
Scholarship Value
Each selected finalist for the 2024 Intercultural Innovation Hub Award will receive up to USD 20,000 to enhance the sustainability of their project and magnify their work's impact. Beyond financial support, awardees will benefit from a year-long series of capacity-building workshops, focused support, and customized mentoring from UNAOC, the BMW Group, and Accenture. Additionally, recipients will join a global leadership network, providing opportunities to extend their influence and collaborate with other changemakers.
Eligibility
Applicants must represent not-for-profit organizations engaged in projects that advance intercultural dialogue and create more inclusive societies. Priority will be given to projects that are innovative in promoting gender equality, combating xenophobia and violent extremism, utilizing sport, art, and culture for social change, supporting LGBTQI+ and gender diversity, and advocating for disability rights. Projects should be willing to expand their scope and must not be one-time events like festivals or conferences.
Application Instructions
Interested organizations should apply by submitting their project details, demonstrating their commitment to fostering intercultural dialogue and inclusion. The application must include a description of the project's objectives, its impact, and how the award would help scale the initiative. Applicants should visit the official UNAOC or BMW Group website to access the application form and submit it before the deadline on March 25, 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for further evaluation, and selected recipients will be announced subsequently.
For further guidance, potential applicants are encouraged to join the dedicated WhatsApp groups for scholarship alerts and updates or visit the official scholarship announcement page for detailed instructions and application links.