| Rank | Company | Country | Sales | Profits | Assets | Market Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | #1 | ICBC | China | $171.1 B | $44.2 B | $3,420.3 B | $198 B |
 | #2 | China Construction Bank | China | $146.8 B | $36.4 B | $2,826 B | $162.8 B |
 | #3 | Agricultural Bank of China | China | $131.9 B | $28.8 B | $2,739.8 B | $152.7 B |
 | #4 | Berkshire Hathaway | United States | $210.8 B | $24.1 B | $561.1 B | $360.1 B |
 | #5 | JPMorgan Chase | United States | $99.9 B | $23.5 B | $2,423.8 B | $234.2 B |
 | #6 | Bank of China | China | $122 B | $27.2 B | $2,589.6 B | $143 B |
 | #7 | Wells Fargo | United States | $91.4 B | $22.7 B | $1,849.2 B | $256 B |
 | #8 | Apple | United States | $233.3 B | $53.7 B | $293.3 B | $586 B |
 | #9 | ExxonMobil | United States | $236.8 B | $16.2 B | $336.8 B | $363.3 B |
 | #10 | Toyota Motor | Japan | $235.8 B | $19.3 B | $406.7 B | $177 B |
 | #11 | Bank of America | United States | $91.5 B | $15.8 B | $2,185.5 B | $156 B |
 | #12 | AT&T | United States | $146.8 B | $13.2 B | $402.7 B | $234.2 B |
 | #13 | Citigroup | United States | $85.9 B | $15.8 B | $1,801 B | $138.1 B |
 | #14 | HSBC Holdings | United Kingdom | $70.3 B | $13.5 B | $2,409.7 B | $133 B |
 | #15 | Verizon Communications | United States | $131.8 B | $18 B | $244.6 B | $206.2 B |
 | #15 | Wal-Mart Stores | United States | $482.1 B | $14.7 B | $199.6 B | $215.7 B |
 | #17 | PetroChina | China | $274.6 B | $5.7 B | $368.7 B | $203.8 B |
 | #18 | China Mobile | China | $107.8 B | $17.1 B | $219.9 B | $241 B |
 | #18 | Samsung Electronics | South Korea | $177.3 B | $16.5 B | $206.5 B | $161.6 B |
 | #20 | Ping An Insurance Group | China | $98.7 B | $8.7 B | $732.3 B | $90 B |
2 Oct 2016
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The NextGen in Franchising Global Competition for Entrepreneurs 2017. Funded to Las Vegas
Application Deadline: Applications close September 30, 2016. Winners will be notified in early November 2016 and must attend the IFA Annual convention in Las Vegas, NV, from January 29 – February 1, 2017.
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Global
To be taken at (country): USA
About the Award: The NextGen Global Competition engages young entrepreneurs who are seeking careers and business opportunities in the franchising industry. Competition prizes range from a complimentary trip to the IFA’s Annual Convention, to a chance to participate and win cash prizes in the FranShark competition, and a 90-day accelerator program with industry leaders and CEOs.
Type: Entrepreneurship
Eligibility: Entrepreneurs between 21-35 years old, in business for 1-5 years, with the potential to scale through franchising are encouraged to apply.
Number of Awardees: 20
Value of Programme:
- A trip to IFA’s Annual Convention, complimentary convention registration, and travel expenses (up to $1,500 US)
- A spot at the NextGen in Franchising Summit, a two-day educational and networking program for next generation entrepreneurs
- A 90-day accelerator program with industry leaders and CEOs
- An opportunity to participate in the FRANSHARK competion for additional cash prizes Extensive, industry-wide media exposure
- Opportunities to engage directly with leading franchisors, franchisees and suppliers in franchising and with other young entrepreneurs
How to Apply: The following registration and application in the link below can take you anywhere from 30 minutes to half a day to complete, depending on how advanced your business is. Submitting a strong application can open the door to a whole new world of opportunity for you and your company to grow and thrive like you never imagined.
Award Provider: The Franchise Education & Research Foundation (FERF)
Mastercard Start Path Global Accelerator Programme 2016. Funded to Dublin, Ireland
Application Timeline:
- Application deadline: 11th October 2016
- Pitch day 30th November & 1st December in Miami
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Global
To be taken at (country): Dublin, Ireland
About the Programme: Mastercard works with an ever growing portfolio of later stage startups with unique solutions across fintech and commerce. Start Path Global is based on what has worked best for our portfolio of startups: more flexibility, more customization, and no distractions from your current business.
Offered Since: 2014
Type: Entrepreneurship
Eligibility: Start Path Global is designed for later stage startups:
* That have raised investment
* That are looking for support to scale
* That are targeting the fintech and broader commerce space
* That can benefit from partnering with MasterCard and accessing our ecosystem
* That have raised investment
* That are looking for support to scale
* That are targeting the fintech and broader commerce space
* That can benefit from partnering with MasterCard and accessing our ecosystem
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Programme:
* Six month virtual programme tailored to the individual needs of your company
* No need to move from your home location
* No equity taken up front (but an option to participate in your next round)
* Immediate access to 60+ MasterCard experts
* Connections to potential customers – global corporate brands spanning banking, retail, tech and telecoms
* Funds provided so that you have no out of pocket expenses
* No need to move from your home location
* No equity taken up front (but an option to participate in your next round)
* Immediate access to 60+ MasterCard experts
* Connections to potential customers – global corporate brands spanning banking, retail, tech and telecoms
* Funds provided so that you have no out of pocket expenses
How to Apply: Apply here
Award Provider: Mastercard
Ashden International Awards for Entrepreneurs in Developing Nations 2017
Application Timeline: 8th November, 2016
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Developing countries
To be taken at (country): London
Who can apply for an Ashden International Award?
- Businesses, NGOs, social enterprises and government organisations are all eligible.
- The application can be for a specific renewable energy or energy efficiency programme, enterprise or building, or for a specific product or service. This may be the whole work of an organisation or part of it.
- The work must be proven on the market and have been delivered for at least one year.
- The work must be delivered in at least one of the UN’s developing regions of Africa, Caribbean, Central America, South America, Asia (excluding Japan) and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand) and can be in rural or urban areas. High-income countries in these regions, as defined by the World Bank, are not eligible to apply.
- We do not make awards to start-up, pilot or demonstration projects
What is Ashden looking for this year? Specific requirements/eligibility criteria will be communicated to everyone who has registered in summer of 2016
About the Award: World’s leading green energy awards, seeks pioneering enterprises and programmes demonstrating achievement in any of the following areas: Increasing energy access for homes or businesses, Sustainable buildings, Developing innovative financial mechanisms or business models for delivering sustainable energy, Sustainable travel, Improving the lives of women and girls through sustainable energy, Sustainable energy and water.
Type: Entrepreneurship Contest
What happens if you win an Award As an Ashden Award winner? You will be:
- Invited to London at Ashden’s expense for a final interview to choose the Gold Award winner and to take part in our International Conference, Awards Ceremony, business support workshop, media interviews and other activities. Winning an Ashden Award is contingent on taking part in the interview and other Awards week activities.
- Asked to agree with the International Programme Manager what you will spend the prize fund on and any business support you may require.
- Required to provide and update monitoring data about the progress of your work after six months, one year, two years and three years.
Number of Awardees: Six (annually)
Value of Contest:
- The winners will receive prize funds of £20,000 each, and one Gold Award winner will receive a prize fund of £30,000.
- National and international media exposure
- Tailored support to help you expand your work
- Access to new networks and investors
How to Apply: Apply here
Award Provider: Ashden
Echoing Green Fellowship for Social Entrepreneurs 2017 – $80,000 + Leadership Development
Application Timeline:
- Application Closes: 25th October, 2016 at 2:00pm
- Finalists will be announced and interviewed in New York City: May 2017
- Fellows announced: June 2017
Eligible Field of Study: Social Entrepreneurs
About the Fellowship: The Global Fellowship is the twenty-seven-year-old program for smart leaders who are deeply connected to the needs and potential solutions that may work best for their communities. Any emerging social entrepreneur from any part of the world working to disrupt the status quo may apply.
The Black Male Achievement (BMA) Fellowship is the first fellowship in the world for social entrepreneurs dedicated to improving the life outcomes of black men and boys in the United States. The Fellowship was founded and is supported in partnership with the Open Society Foundations since 2012. BMA Fellows generate new ideas and best practices in the areas of education, family, and work, such as initiatives related to fatherhood, mentoring, college preparatory programs, community-building, career and economic opportunities, communications, and philanthropic leadership.
The Climate Fellowship, built in partnership with The ZOOM Foundation, is specifically targeted for next-generation social entrepreneurs committed to working on innovations in mitigation and adaptation to climate change. The threat of global climate change is one of the greatest humanitarian and economic challenges of our time. Our interest is in considering the full spectrum of responses to the climate crisis – from innovative technology in Silicon Valley to community organizing in the developing world.
Type: Social Entrepreneurship
Selection Criteria: Successful applicants not only present an innovative way of addressing social issues, but also explain why they as individuals have what it takes to succeed. Echoing Green is not a grant-making organization. We are a fellowship program because we believe in the importance of the individual social entrepreneur as well as his/her project. As such, we look at both the applicant and the applicant’s idea.
Applicant Criteria
- Purpose / Passion
- Resilience
- Leadership
- Ability to Attract Resources
Organization Criteria
- Innovation
- Importance
- Potential for Big, Bold Impact
- A Good Business Model
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for an Echoing Green Fellowship, the applicant must be:
- Over 18 years old
- Fluent in English
- Able to commit a full 35 hour work week to their organization.
In order to be eligible for an Echoing Green Fellowship, the organization must be:
- The original idea of the applicant(s)
- In its start-up phase, usually within the first two years of operation
- Independent and autonomous
There are often some misconceptions about what types of organizations are eligible for the Echoing Green Fellowship. Here is some clarification about organizations that are eligible:
- An organization can be either a non-profit, a for-profit, or hybrid.
- An organization does not only have to be run by one individual. Partnerships can apply for a Fellowship
- Organizations still in the idea phase are eligible
The following types of organizations are not eligible to apply:
- Students, scholarships, or research projects (Students may apply for the Echoing Green Fellowship while they are full time students in a degree program. However, they must have completed their studies by July at the beginning of their fellowship period.)
- Lobbying or faith-based organizations
- Existing organizations which have grown past their start-up phase
Number of Fellowships: Several
Value of Fellowship:
- A dedicated Echoing Green portfolio manager to assist in the development of an Individualized Fellow Plan, access to technical expertise and pro bono partnerships to help grow their organization, and support from Echoing Green chaplains
- Leadership development, peer mentorship, and targeted networking opportunities
- A community of like-minded social entrepreneurs, public service leaders, and industry leaders including the Echoing Green network of over 700 Fellows working in sixty countries all over the world.
- A stipend of $80,000 for individuals (or $90,000 for two-person partnerships) paid in four equal installments over two years
- A health insurance stipend and yearly professional development stipend
Duration of Fellowship: two years plus ongoing support
Eligible Countries: all
To be taken at (country): Not restricted
Offered annually? Yes
How to Apply: Do not mail, fax, or email your application – Echoing Green will not accept it if it is not submitted through the application website. No exceptions! Remember, the application will be accessible online from September 27 – October 25, 2016 here: echoinggreen.org/apply
Sponsors: Echoing Green Fellowship
World Bank Paid Internship for Young Graduates 2017/2018. Funded to Washington
Application Deadline: The World Bank paid Internship is offered during two seasons, and applications are accepted during the following periods:
- Winter Internship (December–March): The application period for the Winter Internship is 1st October to 31st October 2016.
- Summer Internship (June–September): The application period for the Summer Internship is 1st December 2016 to 31st January 2017.
Offered annually? Yes
To be taken at (country): Most positions are located in Washington, D.C. (some positions are offered in country offices).
Priority Fields: This internship typically seeks candidates in the following fields: economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social science (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment, private sector development, as well as other related fields.
About Internship: The World Bank paid Internship offers highly motivated and successful individuals an opportunity to improve their skills while working in a diverse environment. Interns generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting.
Type: Paid Internship
Selection Criteria : Fluency in English is required. Prior relevant work experience, computing skills, as well as knowledge of languages such as French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese are advantageous.
Eligibility: To be eligible for the internship, candidates must possess an undergraduate degree and already be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD with plans to return to school in a full-time capacity). Generally, successful candidates have completed their first year of graduate studies or are already into their PhD programs.
Number of Positions: Several
Value of Programme: The Bank Group pays an hourly salary to all interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance towards travel expenses. Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations.
Duration of Programme: A minimum of four weeks
How to Apply
This application checklist is meant to facilitate your application experience.
- Ensure that you use either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Internet Explorer 10 or higher as your browser version.
- You will be asked to register for an account and provide an email address.
- You must complete your application in a single session and will be able to submit it only if you have uploaded all the required documents and answered all the questions (all questions marked with an asterisk-*- are mandatory).
- Provide the most current contact information.
- Ensure that you have correctly spelled out your email address, since this will be the main channel of communication with you regarding your candidacy.
- Remember to enter your complete phone number (country code + city code + number).
- Please attach the following documents (mandatory) before submitting:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Interest
- Proof of Enrollment in a graduate degree
Note: Each file should not exceed 5 MB, and should be in one of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf
Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any further changes/updates. All applications MUST be submitted online. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Visit program webpage to apply
Sponsors: World Bank Group
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