12 opportunities found in South Africa

CANSA  is a leader in the fight against cancer in South Africa, since 1931, the purpose of the  Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) , is to offer a unique, integrated service to the public and to all people affected by cancer With the incidence of cancer rising in our country, the demand for our services is far greater than our hardworking staff team can manage. Our volunteers are therefore the backbone and lifeblood of our organization, carrying out invaluable work in all aspects of our program. To help us identify where your knowledge and skills can best be utilized,   please complete the online form below Please Note: CANSA volunteers   are not paid CANSA volunteers   do receive training   relevant to the area they wish to become involved in Preference will be given to Volunteers with   a valid driver’s license   and their   own transport

Brief overview (What we do) The World Robot Olympiad is a global LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Competition. This event combines the world of Science, Engineering, Technology and Education. It brings together young people from all over the world to develop their creativity, design and problem solving skills through challenging robotics competitions and activities. Who we target 7 to 19 year olds from schools or home schoolers and private robotics clubs. How does it work WRO International in collaboration with the selected host country present an educational theme and the age-related challenges for that year. Teams prepare for about 4-5 months designing, building and programming a robot to complete the challenge with maximum score in the shortest possible time. Teams enter and participate in provincial WRO competitions and then qualify to attend the National WRO. What will it cost Entry fees may vary depending on sponsorship. 2016 fees were R250 per person for...

Introductory paragraph The South African Mathematics Challenge (SAMC) consists of a first round and a final round, with separate papers for Grade 4, 5, 6 and 7. Each paper is an hour long and consists of 20 multiple choice questions. The first round of the SAMC is written during May. Learners who score at least 50% in the first round qualify for the final round in July. Hosted by The SA Mathematics Challenge (SAMC) is organized and coordinated by the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF). What is the benefit Learners attain conceptual knowledge, the application of knowledge in new situations, problem-solving skills, reasoning, communication, and general mathematical thinking. Who we target Grade 4-7 learners. How does it work The Challenge consists of a First Round and a Final Round, with separate papers for Grade 4, 5, 6 and 7. Each paper is an hour long and consists of 20 multiple choice questions. The First Round is written in schools on a specific...

Annual nationwide examination to enrich and deepen the candidates’ appreciation for the English language and its literature. Candidates are required to read and study a text that is compiled each year and are then tested on the content. The exam requires a critical, intelligent, individual responses to the given works. The aim is to enrich and deepen the candidates’ appreciation for the English language and its literature. For more information visit the official site at http://www.saenglisholympiad.org.za/

Computer programming and coding contest Schools select to take part online or offline  In the case of online participation, the Computer Olympiad office will send the required number of logins for the number of learners entered. The Olympiad computers do the marking (no marking for the teacher) and the results are sent to schools. To Identify, encourage and reward computer aptitude Promote and encourage computer studies Create an awareness of career opportunities in ICT For more information visit the official site at http://www.olympiad.org.za/

A premier performing arts competition for individuals, small and large groups It is an inclusive competition platform presented annually for talented youths, adjudicated by members of the Adjudicators’ Forum. The  Eisteddfod showcases top young talent but more importantly as a platform for performing arts it has a positive impact on the personal growth of all its participants, irrespective of skill level and participants develop confidence and belief in themselves. For more information visit the official site at  http://www.eisteddfod.co.za

Maths problems written in test format individually The first round is written in March. The junior division consists of separate papers for grades 8 and 9 and the senior division of one paper for grades 10 to 12. Each paper consists of 20 questions with multiple-choice answers and learners have one hour to complete the paper. Each school is provided with the solutions. For this round, the teachers mark. Learner’s critical thinking ability is improved and the discovery and validation of problem-solving methods are developed through the SAMO questions. For more information visit the official site at  http://www.samf.ac.za

Students live with host families, attend high school, engage in activities to learn about American society and values, acquire leadership skills, and educate Americans about their countries and cultures. Very specific to Islam and wanting to create experiences across faith to ensure tolerance for other religions. Program provides scholarships for high school students (ages 15-17 years) from countries with significant Muslim populations to spend up to one academic year in the United States. Programme runs in the US, selected states and cities. For more information visit the official site here            

Entrepreneurship Contest Students enter individually or as teams.   The owner of the idea or business must originally be the student. Co-ownership with non-students or any others is allowed. To identify the top student entrepreneurs at each university, invite investment into this cohort of start-ups to grow the next generation of business leaders.  For more information visit the official site here

Science Contest The competition includes 24 different science categories requiring contestants to enter individually or in pairs. inspiring young scientists and engineers through practical learning experiences. For more information visit the official site here

Green Automotive Engineering Contest The Sasol Solar Challenge is a biennial competition. Teams from across the world design and build solar-powered vehicles to drive across South Africa. To encourage young people to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – and to promote sustainable motoring. The Sasol Solar Challenge notes with concern the global COVID-19 pandemic. The safety of all participants is our very highest priority. Organisers are monitoring the situation. The 2020 event has been postponed to 19 – 26 February 2021. Any changes will be communicated with teams, partners and spectators. For more information visit the official site at http://www.solarchallenge.org.za      

Inter-school math contest Consist of written papers for individuals in various age-group categories in a qualifying round and finals. Only teachers need to register not individual school learners. Schools can enter as many students as they like. To encourage Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and expose communities to these fields of study. Wits believe that Mathematics is the foundation upon which all disciplines rely. For more information visit the official site at https://www.wits.ac.za/maths-competition