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International Art Contest for Minority Artists on Intersectionality Themes (Second Edition 2023)

Geneva 2923-05-15

Who Can Apply?

The following types of applicants can apply for International Art Contest for Minority Artists:

• Artists belonging to a minority group, such as a national, ethnic, religious, or linguistic minority, per the 1992 UN Minorities Declaration 10, are welcome to apply to contest on Intersectionality Themes.

• Applicants can be of any nationality or stateless.

• All art formats are eligible, with no limitations on style or medium.

• Artworks focusing on intersectional experiences by minorities are eligible.

• Applications include but are not limited to photography, painting, video, installation, drawing, sculpture, etcetera.

• Applicants should submit a virtual presentation of the artwork(s) to OHCHR in a digital format.

• OHCHR will ask for explicit confirmation from the artist that OHCHR can profile the artists and publicly use the virtual presentation of the artwork(s) specifically related to the contest and its promotion. Please be aware that OHCHR will not return copies of any works submitted.

• Entrants should submit a short biography outlining their minority background), their approach to intersectionality with minority matters, and a selection of up to 5 related works.

Selection Criteria

The Judging Panel will review the submissions based on the following non-exhaustive criteria:

• Artistic merit

• Elements in the artist’s work give insights into minority issues, identity, or experience, and intersectionality

• Artist’s views and work relevant to the topic of the contest

• Creativity and innovation

• Impact and influential reach of more established works or potential of increasing visibility of less known ones

• Bravery or originality in addressing complex themes or issues

• Artists’ dedication

The Lady Eileen McDonald EU & International Student Fund 2030

UK 2030-01-01

Eligibility for The Lady Eileen McDonald EU & International Student Fund:

• Applicants must have fallen into financial hardship after starting their course of study with an appropriate funding arrangement in place.

• A payment from the fund would make a significant contribution to their ability to continue their studies successfully.

• Candidates should be unable to meet their immediate living costs through their existing funding.

Subject eligibility

Accounting & finance, Architecture, Biomedical engineering, Chemical engineering, Chemistry, Civil & environmental engineering, Computer science, Design manufacture & engineering management, Economics, Education, Electronic & electrical engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, History, Human resource management, Law, Marketing, Mathematics & statistics, Mechanical & aerospace engineering, Languages, Naval architecture ocean & marine engineering, Pharmacy & biomedical sciences, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Speech & language therapy, Business, Journalism, Hospitality & tourism, Management, Forensic science, Management science, Social policy, Teaching, Aeronautical engineering, Biochemistry, Biology & biological sciences, Biomedical science, Civil engineering, Data analytics, Environmental engineering, Health, Immunology, International relations, Mechanical engineering, Microbiology, Naval architecture, Ocean engineering, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Product design, Prosthetics & orthotics, Renewable energy, Social work, Software engineering, Sports engineering, Engineering, Science

La Trobe International Scholarship 2024

Australia 2024-12-31

Eligibility for the La Trobe International Scholarship:

• Applicant must be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.

• Student must be a new International student applying for 2023/2024 intakes.

• Candidate must be a full fee-paying student (Non-sponsored).