HARAMBE-CAMEROON

THE PROBLEM-SOLVERS 2012 APPLICATION

Harambe-Cameroon invites you to participate in its 2012 Problem-Solvers Competition, with the support of the Ministry of Higher Education of Cameroon. This will give you the opportunity to awaken the entrepreneur in you, transform your ideas into concrete projects, Be recognized as a "Harambe 2012 Problem-Solver", meet business leaders, win a competition of more than 1 million CFA, and perhaps qualify for a scholarship to study at an American university. Deadline: April 30th. Email your application to Harambe Cameroons email: Cameroon.2008@healliance.org . The Competition will be held between July 25-30, 2012.

Name, Surname * ___________________________ Date of Birth: _____________ Gender (F/M) ____ Address ____________ Telephone ___________________ Email : __________________________ University ________________________ Field of Study /Level ______________________________ a. English Level. Written Reading Speaking Comprehension

b. Would you be interested in studying at an American university (1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree), if you are offered a scholarship? WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW YOU MORE (TEAM CAPTAIN) 10 points
1. Describe in less than 250 words a project, an initiative or an organization in which you participated? (3

pts)
2. What is your passion? Describe it to us in less than 150 words. (2 pts) 3. What challenge / crisis have you had in your life? And how did you manage? (<150 words) (2 pts) 4. What are 3 of your best competences? How have you applied them before? * (3 pts) 5. List 2 references (Name + Relationship to you + Contacts) who will attest to your ethics and morals.

(Other than your family) TEAM INFORMATION - 20 points

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Name of Team : Universit(ies) Represented :

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Provide a list of your 3 team members (Must include at least 1 women). First Name Gender Age University Major + Level Role in the Team

Last Name

d. Name of Team Advisor (Could be Professor, Entrepreneur, or another expert in your chosen field) e. In one sentence, describe your project. Include 3 tags to describe the themes of your project ( e.g. #Agriculture #ICT #Environment )
f. What local problem has your group identified? Why is it a problem? (<250 words) (5 points)

Is the Problem pertinent? Why is it a problem? Is it specific?

g. How do you intend to transform that problem into a business opportunity? (<500 words) (10

points) Is the Solution feasible? Would it engage the team? What is its viability? Does such project already exist in Cameroon? If so, what added-value does the team propose? What is its innovation?
h. How will the project be sustainable? (<250 words) (5 points)

Does it use local-market-analysis? How will it generate funds? how much seed-capital is needed to launch the project? What is the return on investment, after how long?
i. What is your long term objective? (3years)What is your intermediate term objective? (1 year)

Short-term objective? (can be explained w/ a table) (3pts) Does the team have a vision of the project? Will the project have a short-term (measurable) impact?
j. How do you think your profile might interest Harambe-Cameroon? (<250 words) (2 points)

Is the team competent? Can they sell themselves and their product? Do they have the HarambeSpirit? Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. If you are pre-selected, your Team Captain will be notified in his/her inbox by early - May. We hope to count you among Cameroon's 2012 "ProblemSolvers."

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