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EuroMUN 2014 in Maastricht !

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Deadline:  31 March 2014
Open to: university students from all over the globe
Venue: 30 April-4 May 2014, Maastricht, Netherlands

Description

European Model United Nations 2014 is the largest MUN in continental Europe! EuroMUN is a simulation of international organizations, in which you get the opportunity to be a diplomat and represent a country or party in debates over many different topics. This year’s conference include committees such as the UN Security Council , NATO, the European Parliament and many more. EuroMUN does not only offer a great 5-day conference, but also great opportunities to visit Berlin and Brussels prior to the conference. Not a single MUN is complete without a great social program, which will feature events during every night of the conference.
This year’s conference will take place under higher patronage by the European Parliament, granted by Martin Schulz. In addition, we are delighted to have presence of the UNRIC and UNU-MERIT. Register today, and we look forward to seeing you at the largest Model United Nations in continental Europe from April 30th till May 4th.

Eligibility

EuroMUN is the largest Conference of its kind in continental Europe. It is held on a University level. Hence, only university students are eligible to apply to the Conference. Additionally, in order to participate delegates have to be 18 years of age before or on the date of April 29th, 2014. Individuals not enrolled in university being interested in participating in EuroMUN 2014 will go through a different registration process: They will have to send us an application including a motivation letter to information@euromun.org.

How to Register

Registration will just take a few minutes. You may register via our system MyEuroMUN: https://euromun.mymun.net/ . Registration is open and make sure that you obtain a spot now for €90. Bear in mind that your registration is only completed once you have paid the conference fee., only then will we allocate you to a country in a committee. Please note: when you pay the conference fee you’re guaranteed a spot at EuroMUN 2014.

When registering, please consider the following:

Please take into account the difficulty levels of each committee before registering!

EuroMUN is a university level conference that adheres to the highest quality standards. All high school students intending to participate should submit a motivation letter and a CV containing relevant MUN experience prior to registering via our system. Only once approved by the Secretariat, high school students may be able to register as delegates for EuroMUN. Please send your motivation letter and your CV to information@euromun.org if you are not a student at university and yet wish to partake in EuroMUN 2014.

Generally, every delegate should submit a motivation letter when indicating committee/country preferences on our registration platform. Thereby, we will evaluate the appropriateness of your MUN experience for the specific positions you would like to register for. There will be two additional questions if you apply for the crisis committee.

Should you have any other questions, concerns or remarks, please do not hesitate to use our contact button to get in touch with us or send an email directly toinformation@euromun.org

Notes Regarding Registration

What’s included in the conference fee?

  • Participation in EuroMUN 2014 at the professional MECC Conference Centre
  • All Conference Materials
  • Champagne Reception
  • Refreshments during the conference
  • Free WiFi at the MECC

Transportation during the conference

Bus transport is not part of the conference fee, but is included in the social program.

Double Delegates

If you want to be a double delegation with another person you know, please register independently of each other, and indicate identical preferences. Also, please mention the name of the person you would like to be in a double delegation with in your motivation letter.

Reimbursement Policy

If you cannot participate in EuroMUN for some reason, please request your refund before March 1st in order to receive a 100% refund.Between March 1st and March 31st, you’re able to obtain a 50% refund. After March 31st refunds are not possible.

High School Students

High School students cannot apply through the MyMUN system, but are requested to contact us. Please note: the minimum age for participating is 16 years old.  For the social program, the minimum age is 18.

The official web-page.

International Year of Family Farming 2014 Photo Contest

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Deadline: 1 May 2014
Open to: any individual no matter the age nor nationality
Awards: EUR 400 (1st place), EUR 200 (2nd place), EUR 100 (popular choice)

Description

The International Year of Family Farming (IYFF) highlights the decisive role of family farming in the sustainable production of 70% of the world’s food and in the conservation of ecosystems and biodiversity. The IYFF-2014 photo competition collects visual expressions to build stronger recognition and support for family farming, and encourage broad participation in the IYFF. The IYFF-2014 photo competition is calling for photos that represent the motto: Family Farming: Feeding the world, caring for the earth.

Entries must visualize the strength, potential and challenges of sustainable, multifunctional family farmers worldwide, in all their diversity and contexts.

A jury consisting of Angèle Etoundi, Bernward Geier, S. Jayaraj, Tomás Munita, Deo Sumaj and Jun Virola will choose the winning photos. They are six people, coming from different continents, including younger and older, male and female photographers/artists, food activists, and farmers –all of them acquainted with photography. Their work is a voluntary contribution to the IYFF 2014.

Eligibility

Anyone around the globe can enter photo for the competition. The organizers particularly encourage farmers, women, and young people to participate.

Entries must visualize the strength, potential and contributions and challenges of sustainable, multifunctional family farmers worldwide, in all their diversity and contexts.

Awards

There are cash prizes for the winners:

  1. First Place Photo – 400 Euro;
  2. Second Place Photo – 200 Euro;
  3. Popular/People’s Choice Photo – 100 Euro.

Application

The deadline for entries is 1 May 2014. The winning photos will be announced in October 2014.

Your entry can be submitted by clicking here or by sending your photo to photocompetition@ruralforum.net.

For more information, please visit the official website.

 

Young Diplomats Forum 2014‏, Mexico

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Deadline: 30 April 2014
Open to: young leaders from across the world
Venue: 9-13 June 2014, Querétaro and Mexico City, Mexico

Description
The Young Diplomats Forum (YDF) is set up to recognise, enhance and develop the next generation of diplomats. This community of exceptionally bright and accomplished future leaders will gain further insight, tools and opportunities to engage with key stakeholders at a crucial time in their careers and broaden their connections to influence global leaders.

The YDF will play host to an exceptional elite of young diplomats from across the world in a weeklong event that develops their skills and knowledge in areas around international affairs.

The forum includes exciting field trips, interactive workshops, simulations, case studies, presentations and speeches from leaders from the diplomatic world. The event will excel in facilitating exchange of ideas and fostering international relationships.

Following the success of the Young Diplomats Forum 2013 in Ankara -Turkey, YDF is delighted to host the next event in Mexico.

The Forum will tackle pressing and topical issues related to international affairs from the perspective of young global leaders. It will stimulate and facilitate an advanced exchange of ideas, build trust and become a catalyst for change on a regional and global arena.

The Forum will present an opportunity for interaction and the development of skills for future senior diplomats and future leaders. The Young Diplomats Forum is set up to recognise, enhance and develop the next generation of diplomats and leaders. This community of exceptionally bright and accomplished leaders will gain further insight, tools and opportunities to engage with key stakeholders at a crucial time in their careers and broaden their connection to influential stakeholders.

YDF 2014 programme is varied from foreign policy, to sport and public diplomacy, to energy security and other topics.

The participants present the main actors of the Forum as they form the majority of the presenters and panellists. They will have to carry out research on the various topics for a choice of workshops and present them beforehand. Based on their research/papers, they will be selected to actively take part in different workshops.

Eligibility
The selection process will ensure the equal representation of junior diplomats, civil society representatives and students. Candidates will be selected based on their personal statement (500 words Maximum) and their CV. A fair representation of different continents and regions in the world will be taken into consideration in the process

Costs
The fees for participation are £450 (US $750) which covers the accommodation, food, transportation during the forum, visits and field trips. There will be scholarship for limited numbers of participants. However, scholarships do not cover flights and will be given to candidates who are from and reside in one of the least developed countries.

Application
Applications for the YDF 2014 Mexico are now open. All applications to be submitted via email to ydf@gdforum.org. Applicants will receive a confirmaton of receipt from us. All applications will be reviewed by our team and then successful applicants will recieve full details on the Forum and assigned with a contact from the Global Diplomatic Forum.

A personal statement ( maximum 500 words) describing previous leadership roles and future aspirations. Also please attach a current CV

Contact:
Ms Gemma Smith
Communications Executive
Global Diplomatic Forum

• E-mail: ydf@gdforum.org
• Telephone: (44) 208 0969392
• Mobile: (44) 75 6587 1706
The official web-page.

10 Scholarships with HUGE Award Amounts for High School Students

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From Fastweb – http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/4179-10-scholarships-with-huge-award-amounts-for-high-school-students?utm_source=nlet&utm_content=fw_c2_20140305

by Elizabeth Hoyt

February 25, 2014

High school is filled with some of life’s greatest moments, but also can be very stressful.

You get to attend prom but, then again, there are college applications. Graduation is near but, unfortunately, you also had to take your SATs and ACTs.

Wouldn’t a scholarship with a larger than life amount help dim the not-so-savory memories? We think so. At the very least, it would start college off with a bang!

The following awards fall under this category, rewarding high school students, like you, for a job well job, sending you off to college without a care in the world.

Apply for these and many more on Fastweb today!

Note: To help you better organize your scholarship search, please note that the following awards for high school students are listed according to deadline, with the earliest deadline appearing at the top of the page. Deadlines that vary will appear at the bottom of the list.

Doodle 4 Google

Deadline: 3/20/14
Amount: $30,000
Ages: High School Freshman through College Freshman

Provided by Google, Inc., the Doodle 4 Google Contest is open to students in grades K through 12 who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

To be considered, you must design and submit a Google doodle logo based around the theme “If I Could Invent One Thing to Make the World a Better Place…” and submit a supporting statement of 50 words or less.

Get more information on the Doodle 4 Google.

4th GotScholarship $40k Give Away

Deadline: 3/30/14
Amount: $40,000
Ages: Ages 18 and older

Do you have college dreams? GotChosen wants to help you reach them!

Provided by GotScholarship, the $40K Give Away Scholarship is easy and free to enter and open to all fields of study.

The winner is selected by a random drawing so there are no GPA, financial need or essay requirements.

Get more information on the 4th GotScholarship $40k Give Away.

Engineering For You Video Contest

Deadline: 3/31/14
Amount: $25,000
Ages: High School Freshman through Grad Student, 5th Year The Engineering For You Video Contest is open to students in grades six through graduate school.

To enter, you must create a one to two minute video showing engineering contributions that serve human welfare and the needs of society occurring anywhere during the time period from 1964 to 2064.

Get more information on the Engineering For You Video Contest.

Google Global Science Fair 2014

Deadline: 5/12/14
Amount: $50,000
Ages: Ages 13-18

Provided by Google Inc., the Google Global Science Fair 2014 is open to students between the ages of 13 and 18.

You, or your team of two or three, must create either a two-minute video or 20-slide presentation giving an overview of your project and embed it on the Summary page of your project submission.

You may submit projects in any one of the following categories: Computer Science Math, Earth Environmental Sciences, Behavioral Social Sciences, Flora Fauna, Energy Space, Inventions Innovation, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Food Science or Electricity Electronics.

A video or presentation is required to enter.

Get more information on the Google Global Science Fair.

$7,500 Financial Education Scholarship

Deadline: 5/12/14
Amount: $7,500
Ages: Ages 26 and Under

Run a financial education workshop for your friends and you’ll be entered to win a $7,500 scholarship.

3/4 of teens don’t know enough about personal finances. Arm your friends with mad money skills by running a workshop to teach them.

Sign up at www.dosomething.org/money and we’ll give you three pre-made workshops to chose from.

Everyone who runs a workshop, and tells us about it, will be entered to win a $7,500 scholarship.

No essay or minimum GPA required.

Get more information on the $7,500 Financial Education Scholarship.

Fight Hunger in Your Community Scholarship

Deadline: 5/15/14
Amount: $7,500
Ages: Ages 25 and Under

49 million people lived in households without enough food to eat in 2012. When they turn to food banks for assistance, peanut butter is one of the most requested items.

DoSomething.org is offering $7,500 scholarship to a student that collects food for their local community.

To qualify for the $7,500 scholarship, collect 10 jars of peanut butter, jam or any other non-perishable and submit a photo of them to www.dosomething.org/pbj.

For every ten items donated, you are entered into the lottery once, no limit on the number of entries you can earn.

No minimum GPA or essays required.

Get more information on the Fight Hunger in Your Community Scholarship.

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

Deadline: 10/24/14
Amount: $10,000
Ages: High School Senior through Grad Student, 5th Year

The Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest is open to 12th grade, undergraduate and graduate students. To be eligible for this contest, you must write an essay of no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words in length, double-spaced, on one of three topics related to Ayn Rand’s novel, “Atlas Shrugged.”

Essays are judged on both style and content.

The winning essay must demonstrate an outstanding knowledge of the book “Atlas Shrugged.”

All information necessary to enter the contest including essay topics is available on the sponsor’s site.

Get more information on the Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest.

American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest

Deadline: Varies
Amount: $18,000
Ages: High School Freshman through High School Senior

The National High School Oratorical Contest is open to junior high and high school students who are under the age of 20 and citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

You must prepare an oration on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government.

A complete list of topics are available on the Legion’s Web site. Each individual state winner certified into and participating in the first round of the national contest receives an additional $1,500 scholarship.

Get more information on the American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest.

Dizzy Feet Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Amount: $10,000
Ages: Ages 15 and Older

The Dizzy Feet Foundation Scholarship is open to students who are at least 15 years of age who are studying at an accredited dance school, studio, university or other institution.

You must be a U.S. citizen and demonstrate talent, technical skill and dance expression to be considered for this award.

You must be nominated by your school in order to qualify for this award.

Get more information on the Dizzy Feet Foundation Scholarship.

Ventures Scholars Program

Deadline: Varies
Amount: $10,000
Ages: High School Freshman to College Freshman

The Ventures Scholars Program is open to underrepresented and first-generation college-bound students.

You must be pursuing a math- or science-based career to be considered for this award.

Get more information on the Ventures Scholars Program.

College Essay Editing Tips for Parents

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College Essay Editing Tips for Parents

From Fastweb – http://www.fastweb.com/college-search/articles/113-college-essay-editing-tips-for-parents?utm_source=nlet&utm_content=fw_c1_20140305

Yep, you’ve got a brilliant student on your hands – nobody knows it more than you. But, no matter how sharp your student, it’s likely that he or she is going to have a little trouble coming up with the perfect college admissions essay.

Don’t worry! It’s completely normal – after all, that’s a lot of pressure on someone faced with their future riding on one lone document.

And, when he or she comes to you (as most smart students do) asking you to help edit his or her personal statement (the college essay), don’t panic.

We’ve got you covered – just use the following questions as a guide to help ensure you’ve covered all of the college essay editing basics:

1. Were directions followed properly?

 

Take a moment to read the instructions given to your student and double check to see if your student followed them accurately. Many students (often unintentionally) misinterpret the instructions and inaccurately answer the provided question. Don’t allow your student to submit an essay with this type of response!

Also, check the limits and lengths given: words, pages and of the entire essay. Sometimes, entire essays are counted out, no matter how great the writing is, just because they have failed to follow the guidelines given.

Lengthy writing does not impress admissions officers who are tirelessly working to get through piles of applicants – so help your student’s candidacy by recommending they keep their statement short and sweet.

2. Does the formatting fit standard guidelines?

 

Online applications automatically format essays to fit standard guidelines. However, if you student is not applying online, he or she will have to ensure that formatting is standardized. Double check that the following guidelines are met:

• Times New Roman, 12 point font
• Single-spaced
• Only print on one side of the page
• Each page must include the student’s name, high school and date of birth

3. Does the introduction stand out?

 

You want the admissions officer to want to keep reading what your student has written. Encourage your student to start out with an interesting, perhaps even catchy, introduction, so that the reader is encouraged to continue reading.

Admissions officers read hundreds, if not thousands, of essays daily and you want your student’s to stand out amongst the pile.

4. Does your student use active voice throughout the entire essay?

 

This can go a variety of routes. Some students use passive voice throughout an essay. Some switch between active and passive voice. And, while this is a challenge for all writers regardless of student status, it’s important to note.

Using active voice will help make your student’s essay stronger. You can utilize a word processing program, which can provide assistance with recognizing passive tense to active but, be extremely cautious in relying completely on any word processing tool because they are never completely accurate.

Example of Passive Voice: Your car has been scratched. Example of Active Voice: I have scratched your car.

5. Are there any clichés?

 

As you read your student’s essay, do you recognize any phrases that you hear often – perhaps in conversation? Clichés are all-too-common, overly used phrases (think “tip of the iceberg,” “like a kid in a candy store,” “think outside the box,” etc.).

Your student should aim to avoid these like the plague (okay, that was a cliché – but we added as a bonus example)!

Why? Writing is meant to be a creative process and using these burnt out phrases takes that creativity away. Suggest your student uses more original descriptions.

For example, instead of saying “If walls could talk” your student may write, “The secrets concealed within my spirit are endless.” See? It packs much more punch! (Yep, another cliché for you!)

6. Does the conclusion echo the main points?

 

The conclusion of the essay should ultimately remind (without repeating word for word) the reader of the key points discussed within the body and not bring up any new ideas or subjects. It should, however, leave a lasting statement or impression that will stick with the reader once the essay is complete.

It’s helpful to suggest that your student begin his or her first draft early – at the very least – one month before the essay is due, so that there is plenty of time for additional review and additional drafts.

It’s also important to take breaks in between and so that your student can return with a refreshed mindset, ready to make new edits.

Though it may seem like a daunting process, for you and your student alike, starting early and taking it day by day is the best way to ensure the best essay outcome for everyone involved!

Photo and Video competition 2014 “City in motion: people first!”

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Deadline: 25 March 2014
Open to: contestants who are 16-35 years old, professional and amateur, all genders and nationalities from the WHO European Region http://www.euro.who.int/en/countries.

Award:  Winners from both categories ( photo & video) will be invited to join the EEHYC meeting (Fully Funded)

Description

The European Environment and Health Youth Coalition is opening a call for entries to our new photo and video competition! The aim is to draw the attention of the public, policymakers, and relevant stakeholders to the views of young people on issues related to transport, health and the environment in Europe.

 

Capture in your photos and videos your views of how to ensure the efficient movement of people and goods in an environmentally conscious, safe and affordable way, and address the current challenges that transport and mobility pose to the health of individuals and that of the environment.

 

Be as creative as possible and help us show that young people care about improving transport, environment and health! The competition is being organised to coincide with the World Health Organization and the Economic Commission for Europe High-level Meeting on Transport, Health and the Environment which is taking place in Paris 14–16 April 2014.

 

Winners of both categories, photo and video, will join the EEHYC meeting in Germany in July 2014, where they will get a chance to better present their creation and to meet EEHYC members.

Eligibility

Photographs and videos must be submitted by contestants who are 16-35 years old, professional and amateur, all genders and nationalities from the WHO European Region http://www.euro.who.int/en/countries.

 

Awards

Winners from both categories ( photo & video) will be invited to join the EEHYC meeting in Germany in July 2014.
Travel expenses, accommodation and meals for both winners will be covered by the EEHYC and they will have an opportunity to present their work and actively participate in the Coalition meeting.

*In case a group who submits the video wins the competition, they will need to appoint ONE person to represent them at the EEHYC meeting in Germany.

Application

Photo:
▪ Size: maximum 12MB;
▪ File format: JPEG;
▪ There are accepted both colour and monochrome photographs;
▪ Each entry should include a title, date and location;
▪ Brief description (optional);
▪ There is a maximum of 3 entries per contestant.

Video:
▪ Length: maximum 60 seconds;
▪ Size: up to 200MB;
▪ Videos can be submitted in common digital video formats: MOV, MPEG4, AVI,
WMV, MPEGPS, FLV, 3GPP and WebM, made on digital cameras or smart
phones;
▪ Video can also be submitted in format of cartoon or animated movie;
▪ Video can be made by individual or a group;
▪ There is a maximum of 3 entries per contestant/group.

All entries must be sent to eehyc.competition@live.com
Closing date for submission is 25th of March, 23:59 CET.

Download the Detailed eligibility criteria, full terms and conditions and Application form.

 

The full text of the call is available here.