Deadline: 5 July 2014 Open to: young leaders from EU, Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the Caucasus with communicative knowledge of English and engagement in a political, civic, social or economic NGO and other institutions Venue: 2 – 5 September 2014 in Nowy Sącz, Poland
Description
Over 350 young leaders from 42 countries meet in Poland to come up with new ideas for the future of Europe. During mutual discussions and workshops new ideas are developed, new inspirations are created and new decisions on taking mutual actions are made. They are meant to generate a change in the future. It is here that future elites acquire their knowledge. The programme will focus on the following thematic areas: global security, Europe’s future and architecture,economic growth, youth entrepreneurship, business management, leadership and the role of young generation in the contemporary world. Economic Forum of Young Leaders is the biggest international social and economic meetingof leaders of young generation in the EU and for 9 years now it has stirred enormous interest.
Eligibility
The minimum criterion is knowledge of English at communicative level and engagement in a political, civic, social or economic NGO or institution/organisation. If candidate meets these standards they assess his/her: experience in work in civic NGOs, political and economic areas and current involvement, additional experience gained in different seminars and courses etc.
Costs
The fee for participation bear only those participants who underwent a successful recruitment process. All participants qualified for travel, board and accommodation costs coverage will be requested for paying participation fee in amount of 40 EUR. Participation fee for participants not qualified for travel, board and accommodation costs coverage is 200 EUR. Due to financial limits, reimbursement of travel costs will be possible only for some participants.
Application
The online application form is available on the following web-site.
The deadline for submitting applications is 5 July 2014.
Deadline: 30 June 2014 Open to: students and young professionals between 20-32 years of age Venue: 13 – 19 July 2014, in Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Description
Summer School ‘The Balkans Success Story – Maintaining Regional Security and Enhancing Stability’ is organised by the Atlantic Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in partnership with NATO Public Diplomacy Division and with the assistance of Atlantic Treaty Association.
During the summer school, following topics will be discussed:
Integrating the Western Balkan Partner Countries into NATO;
Regional Cooperation among the Balkan States and Sharing of Defense Capabilities;
Unresolved Territorial Disputes and Self-Determination;
Border Security in the Balkans;
The Refugee Crisis and Returning Foreign Fighters;
Engagement of Women (UNSC 1325), Diaspora and Minority Groups in Promoting Regional Stability;
The Future of the Western Balkan States: NATO, the EU and Regional Agreements etc.
Eligibility
The summer school is open for all young students and professionals between 22 – 32 of age.
Costs
Successfully selected participants will be fully sponsored by the organizing committee – accommodation from 13 – 18 July, breakfast and dinner and transportation within Bosnia and Herzegovina. Participants must pay only for their own transport to and from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Application
You can apply at the following website. You should fill in your personal details, motivation (maximum 250 words), choose one of the working group, write short essay (maximum 500 words) explaining why the chosen working group topic is important for the Western Balkans and outline three general recommendations for furthering NATO involvement in the region. Please read all instructions carefully before registration here.
Deadline for applications 30 June 2014, at 4:00 p.m. CET.
Deadline: 30 June 2014 at 23:59 New York City local time Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 30 years old Venue: 29-30 August 2014, Bali, Indonesia
Description
We have the pleasure to announce that the 6th Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations will take place in Bali, Indonesia, on 29 and 30 August 2014. The theme of the Forum will be “Unity in Diversity: Celebrating Diversity for Common and Shared Values”.
This Forum will bring together participants including youth, political and corporate leaders, civil society activists, representatives of faith communities, journalists, etc. to work together and agree on joint actions to improve relations across cultures and religions and build a lasting peace.
A total of 100 youth from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds and with outstanding track records in intercultural dialogue and youth work will be selected as participants of the Youth Event which will take place on 28 August 2014. A total of 40 places will be allocated to international participants and 60 places will be allocated to Indonesian participants.
The topic of the Youth Event will focus on “The Role of Youth in Promoting “Unity in Diversity” through Education, Media, and Migration”. Participants selected for the Youth Event will join other participants to the 6th UNAOC Forum on 29 and 30 August 2014.
The Youth Event will be output-oriented and will focus on collective reflectionrather than on presentations of individual projects implemented by youth organizations at the event. In addition, it will help youth establish contacts, actively exchange and explore how they can collaborate together, before and after the Forum. Youth will be invited to multiply the results of the Youth Event and the Forum after they return home. The tentative program of the Youth Event and the 6th UNAOC Forum will be available on-line in July 2014.
The Indonesian government is offering some support for the 100 youth representatives wishing to attend the UNAOC Forum in Bali.
Eligibility
For these 100 places at the Youth Event, eligibility criteria are as follows:
• Age: applicants are between the ages of 18 years old and 30 years old at the time of the Youth Event.
• Organization: applicants are members of non-government and non-for-profit youth-led organizations (organizations led by youth for the benefit of youth), or have experience in youth activities. Mandate of the youth organization or youth activities is related to the UNAOC’s objectives.
• English: applicants have a good command of English is required to take part in the 6th UNAOC Youth Event and Forum.
Costs
For international participants: Covered by host: International airfare (round trip ticket, departure from the capital only, economy class, most direct route, no changes on route or dates possible), accommodation (shared accommodation with other participants of the same gender), local meals on 28, 29 and 30 August 2014, as well as local transportation (shuttle bus). Covered by participants: Transportation to and from the capital airport in the country of residence is to be covered by the participants. Participants are also responsible for obtaining necessary visas for Indonesia as well as transit visas. Participants will need to cover all visa related costs (fees, pictures, mailing, local transportation needed to obtain any of these visas). Participants must obtain their own travel and medical insurance for their stay in Bali. Participants also need to possess adequate money for incidental expenses such as phone calls, meals outside of the Forum venue, souvenirs, taxis, etc.
For Indonesian participants: Covered by host: Airfare (round trip ticket, departure from the closest domestic airport, economy class, most direct route, no changes on route or dates possible), accommodation (shared accommodation with other participants of the same gender), local meals on 28, 29 and 30 August 2014, as well as local transportation (shuttle bus). Covered by participants: Participants need to possess adequate money for incidental expenses such as phone calls, meals outside of the Forum venue, souvenirs, taxis, etc.
Application
The application deadline is 11:59 PM (New York time) on 30 June 2014. Any application received after this time will not be considered. Send your application to bali@unaocyouth.org
The selection of participants will be done according to the following criteria:
• Interest: Applicant is highly motivated to attend and will substantively contribute to the Youth Event, as well as to the 6th UNAOC Forum (35 points);
• Exposure: The applicant has shown past experience related to the UNAOC issues/focusing on cross-cultural dialogue (30 points);
• Impact: The applicant and his/her organization have the capacity to disseminate the results of the 6th UNAOC Forum back to the youth community (e.g. access to a large network of youth or youth organizations at a local level) (35 points);
Please note that there are only 100 places for the Youth Event and that participation is solely based on this application process.
The Eastern Mediterranean University is the biggest and international university of Cyprus, located in the northern part of the island. In 1986, it was converted to a state university. The campus is located 2 km from the center of Famagusta city. The university has 139 programs (11 Faculties and 5 Schools) offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as a research infrastructure. The medium of instruction is entirely in English. However, English Preparatory School is available for students who need to improve their English. The university offers variety of sports and social activities. Academic Programs of EMU are broad and include Physical and Social Sciences with considerable research studies via Research Advisory Board. In 2009, EMU have been started offering 50% merit-based scholarship to international students.
The quality of Education of the Eastern Mediterranean University
International University with governmental accreditation;
The opportunity to specialize in a wide range of disciplines; 95 associated and undergraduate, 73 postgraduate programs;
35 years of experience in international education and an excellent level of academic staff;
Quality education in English. Possibility to learn Turkish, German, French, Russian, Spanish, Italian and Greek languages;
Education in a multicultural environment with 16,000 student from 85 different countries and 1,000 instructors from 36 countries;
Situated just five minutes from the Mediterranean Sea, with its own private Beach Club;
Numerous international scientific conferences and symposia throughout the academic year;
Scientific publications in more than one thousand prestigious international journals;
More than 30 scientific and technological research centers;
Modern library with comfortable reading rooms with a total area of 7000 m2, more than 130,000 titles and more than 820 print periodicals;
Free access to students and teachers to all subscribed scientific and academic periodicals;
International accreditation of educational programs within EDEXCEL International, TEDQUAL, International Design Association, AACSB, EAAE, ENHR, UK NARIC, FIIBA, IMHE, Accreditation Board and Technology (ABET);
Cooperation with more than 80 institutions of higher education in 30 countries;
Asset ratio of students to teachers;
The ratio of students and teachers 1-19;
Modern centralized interactive forms of education students;
Special SPIKE programs that encourage students to participate in cultural and social activities and to study related to their specialty disciplines;
Close interaction university students and their parents;
Support for newly arrived foreign students in the country;
Modern classrooms with a strong base and a computer with Internet access;
A unique campus university with its highly developed infrastructure. The total usable floor area 200,000 m2 on campus in 3000 acres of land;
Quiet, comfortable and safe environment for education;
Modern and comfortable dormitories for 6000 students;
Social and cultural activities for students in more than 50 different student clubs;
Closed stadium with 3500 seats, an open stadium with 5,000 seats.
Documents Required for Undergraduate (Bachelor Degree) Application
Photocopies of Higher Secondary School Certificate/attestat/diploma and transcript (mark sheets);
One passport-sized photograph;
Photocopy of the passport (relevant page) or birth certificate;
A copy of proof of English Proficiency, IELTS or TOEFL (if you have).
Documents Required for Graduate (master) and PhD Application
Photocopies of Higher Secondary School Certificate/attestat/diploma and transcript (mark sheets);
Photocopy of Bachelor degree diploma and transcript (mark sheets);
One passport-sized photograph;
Photocopy of the passport (relevant page) or birth certificate;
CV;
A copy of proof of English Proficiency, IELTS or TOEFL (if you have).
After the submission of documents to official representative you will receive an acceptance letter with 50% merit-based scholarship.
International students must apply for admission by the following dates:
September 5th(Fall Semester)
January 31st (Spring Semester)
Completely FREE services of official representative:
■ Acceptance letter (for bachelor degree within 3 working days, for master and PhD applicant within 20 working days);
■ The 50% merit-based scholarship;
■ 50% discount for governmental girl’s dormitory for 1 year;
■ Assisting with accommodation, registration and etc.;
■ Transfer from Ercan airport in North Cyprus;
■ Welcoming package and sim-card;
■ Free orientation program for new students (campus tours, Famagusta tour, tours to historical places, and other cities of Cyprus).
Promotional video of Eastern Mediterranean University:
Information in Russian
Information in Azerbaijani
Why EMU?
EMU is The Only State University.
Having been providing higher education in North Cyprus since 1979 with all programs accredited by the Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK), Eastern Mediterranean University is the only state university in TRNC.
With the inauguration of the newly established Medicine Faculty during the 2012-2013 Academic Year, EMU has been offering quality education through 95 undergraduate and school programs and 73 postgraduate and doctoral degree programs provided by 11 faculties, 5 schools and Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School.
EMU is among the Best Universities of the World
Eastern Mediterranean University was ranked within the best 5% universities among 25,000 world universities. The university was also placed within the first 7% of 5500 European Universities which were included in the rankings. Additionally, in 2013 URAP evaluations, EMU took its well-deserved place within the first 2,000 universities of the world.
EMU offers Education at International Standards
EMU is a full member of the International Association of Universities, the European University Association, Community of Mediterranean Universities and the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World. Giving special importance to international recognition, EMU has received the accreditation of various prominent international accrediting bodies. Along with 5 universities in Turkey, all departments of EMU Engineering Faculty have been granted the accreditation of ABET, the most prestigious accreditation board in the field of engineering.
Similarly, EMU Architecture Faculty holds the MİAK accreditation. Business and Economics Faculty, Tourism Faculty and School of Computing and Technology have been granted the accreditation of FIBAA. Education Faculty English Language Teaching (ELT) Department was accredited by AQAS. Additionally, EMU School of Tourism and Hospitality Management gained the accreditation of TEDQUAL and the Computer Technologies and Information Systems offered by School of Computing and Technology (SCT) successfully passed ASIINaccreditation process. EMU Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School has successfully obtained EDEXCEL accreditation. Last but not least, our University’s Business and Economics Faculty is a full member of EFMD and AACSB along with only three universities in Turkey.
EMU provides Education for an “International Career”
With its highly developed infrastructure, prominent academic staff members, 16,000 students from 85 and 1,000 academics from 35 different countries, quality programs in English, the opportunity of learning a second foreign language, student exchange programs, rich sports, social and cultural activity opportunities, international accreditations, an international teaching context, and a diploma recognized throughout the world, EMU prepares its students for their international careers by educating them in becoming creative and competitive individuals with entrepreneurial skills.
EMU offers High Quality and Rich Campus Life
Students of EMU benefit from a wide variety of sports facilities. A modern stadium with a capacity of 5,000 seats, tartan athletics track, cardio center, spinning and TRX halls and an open area of 66,500 m2 for sports and closed sports complex with a capacity of 3,500 seats are only some of the facilities from which students can benefit.
EMU offers a colorful and high quality campus life enriched by numerous social and cultural activities organized by more than 50 student clubs and international student associations operating under the International Center.
Special Centers Serving Students
EMU has a fully equipped Health Center with 13 specialist doctors and a private ambulance. As well as the Health Center, there are over 30 research centers some of which directly provide services for students. Students can directly benefit from the services of the Center for Psychological Counseling, Guidance and Research (PDRAM) and the Center for Graduate Communications and Career Research.
Unlimited Accommodation Opportunities
Modern on-campus dormitories provide residential facilities for 6,000 students. The University also rents houses/flats on behalf of students who wish to live in the city.
Double Major and Minor Program Applications
While giving the students a chance to gain expertise in a specific field, EMU also provides opportunities for developing oneself in other areas. Students registered to EMU programs may benefit from double major and minor program applications if they meet the required conditions.
Student Exchange Program Opportunities
With the aim of giving the students a chance to have an educational experience in different institutions, EMU has settled numerous student exchange program collaborations with prominent institutions throughout the world. Students who choose to take part in these student exchange programs are offered the opportunity of studying in a host institution for a semester and transferring the credits gained in these institutions back to EMU. Some of the institutions Eastern Mediterranean University has settled student exchange collaborations are with Central Connecticut State University, California Long Beach State University, San Diego State University and Louisiana State University in the USA.
Deadline: 01 August 2014 Open to: interested participants Venue: 21-27 August 2014, Hotel “Prima”, Ureki, Guria, Black Sea Resort in Georgia
Description
New Economic School – Georgia stands for Individual Liberty, Personal Dignity and Private Property since 2001. New Economic School – Georgia organises 8th International Summer Camp “Lessons of Liberty” and it will take place at Hotel “Prima”, Ureki, Guria, Black Sea Resort in Georgia on 21 and 27 August 2014. Working language will be in English.
• The goal of the project is threefold: first, to identify theoretical role of an entrepreneur – lectures, second, to determine the influence of religion, history, culture, tradition, values on the image of an entrepreneur in countries of participants – working groups and debates, third, to design publicity campaign for facilitation of the spirit of entrepreneurship and image of entrepreneur as that of a creator and innovator among youth – group works;
• Preparation of publicity campaign. Groups will work on 1. Moto; 2. Design for outdoor advertisement and 3. Short video film;
• Students will form 10 groups of 5 participants. Each group will work on public campaign separately and present work before lecturer’s jury and other participants. Winners in each nomination will be prized. In addition, groups will organize social media campaigning via Facebook and winners will win another prize in each category.
NESG is nonprofit and nongovernmental society for dissemination of economic knowledge and common sense policy advocacy based in Tbilisi, Georgia;
NESG stands for individual liberty, personal responsibly and private property in order to improve world in which we live and make it just, diverse and comfortable for peaceful and prosperous living.
By dissemination of economic knowledge, NESG support’s intellectual emancipation of individuals and financial self-reliability of their businesses in order of full realization of their potential.
By influencing common sense in political decisions, NESG support’s economic and political liberties, entrepreneurship and openness of market for production and voluntary exchange.
NESG encourages students, young leaders, social decision-makers, politicians, businessmen, journalists, academics and others groups of society by refining their knowledge in political economy and public policy, undertake informed and responsible decisions in their activities.
NESG’s focuses on educational projects in form of seminars, conferences, public lectures, workshops, discussion, trainings, presentations, publications, social media; also promotes free market economic policy solutions and facilitates formation of favorable public opinion;
Since foundation NESG organized more than 400 hundred events (including of more than 120 international conferences and public lectures), translated and published 14 books;
NESG is an active member of many international networks, including of Economic Freedom of the World, World Taxpayers Association, ERBM, FMRS, Atlas Network and etc.:
NESG was awarded by Atlas Foundation for excellent performance several times.
Partners:
•South Caucasus Office of Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, Germany;
•International Society of Individual Liberty, USA.
• Ruta Vainiene, Professional teacher and researcher, former president of Free Market Institute, Lithuania
• Ken Schoolland, President of ISIL, Member at Mont Pelerin Society, Professor at Hawaii Pacific University, USA;
• Christopher Lingle, Member at Mont Pelerin Society, Professor at Universidad Francisco Marroquín, Guatemala, USA;
• Aleksandar Kokotovic, European Students for Liberty
• Hans van der Liet, Professional trainer, political commentator and journalist, The Netherlander;
(Amsterdam, 1969) obtained a law degree at the Free University in Amsterdam, specialising in international, civil and administrative law. He worked as a civil servant for the Dutch government 1993-1998, at the State’s Council and at the Ministry of Finance. After that, he worked as a lawyer in the financial services industry 1998-2013. He lived and worked in Switzerland for seven years and 1,5 years in the Dutch Caribbean. Since one year, he is employed in the hotel and leisure business.
He gives political training on various issues since 2009 and he was twice chairman of the local establishment of the christian-democrat party in Holland, CDA.
Mr Van der Liet is divorced and has no children
• Avigdor Jardeni, Associate fellow at New Economic School and entrepreneur, Israel;
• Paata Sheshelidze, President of New Economic School, Georgia;
• Gia Jandieri, Vice-president of New Economic School, Georgia;
• George Chkhikvadze, Senor Fellow at New Economic School, Georgia;
• Giorgi Chikovani, Senior Fellow at New Economic School, Georgia.
Costs
Participation fee: 150 USD which it includes full accommodation, meals, seminar materials and transportation from and to Tbilisi.
Requirements for participants:
Candidates must sent CV and motivation letter to email: camp@nesgeorgia.org
Early applicants will have the advantage in selection process.
Deadline for applicants August 1. 2014.
Selected participants will be informed by August 4, 2014.
For additional information please contact:
Cell phone: +995 593 28 04 33
Email: camp@nesgeorgia.org
Deadline: 20 June 2014 Open to: schoolchildren between the ages of 14 and 16 years old from Azerbaijan Prize: 1st Prize: Kindle e-reader ; 2nd Prize: iPod shuffle; 3rd Prize: book set
Description
The Embassy of the United States of America in Azerbaijan
and American Centers in Azerbaijan are happy to announce the annual
“WRITE AWAY!” National Youth Essay Contest
The topic for SUMMER 2014 is:
Culture plays a big role in developing one’s identity; it is important to know about one’s cultural background, and to be proud of one’s nationality!
Now, write about:
Three objects that symbolize your culture,
and explain how they are influential.
Eligibility
The contest is open for schoolchildren 14 – 16 years old (as of 2014). Only participants living outside of Baku (Azerbaijan)are eligible to submit essays. Alumni of the U.S.-funded educational programs are not eligible to apply.
What does the winner get?
Prizes for the top three essays in each age category will consist of:
The contest will be judged by representatives from the U.S. Embassy. The main criteria for judging will be creativity and thoughtfulness. Essays should reflect the ideas in the topic and should be up to 300 words long, in English only. Deadline: 6:00 pm, June 20, 2014. Send your typed or scanned essays electronically to writeaway2013@gmail.com by Friday at 6:00 pm on June 20, 2014.
Essays submitted past the deadline will not be accepted.
Please email us at writeaway2013@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Deadline: 30 June 2014 at 23:59 New York City local time Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 30 years old Venue: 29-30 August 2014, Bali, Indonesia
Description
We have the pleasure to announce that the 6th Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations will take place in Bali, Indonesia, on 29 and 30 August 2014. The theme of the Forum will be “Unity in Diversity: Celebrating Diversity for Common and Shared Values”.
This Forum will bring together participants including youth, political and corporate leaders, civil society activists, representatives of faith communities, journalists, etc. to work together and agree on joint actions to improve relations across cultures and religions and build a lasting peace.
A total of 100 youth from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds and with outstanding track records in intercultural dialogue and youth work will be selected as participants of the Youth Event which will take place on 28 August 2014. A total of 40 places will be allocated to international participants and 60 places will be allocated to Indonesian participants.
The topic of the Youth Event will focus on “The Role of Youth in Promoting “Unity in Diversity” through Education, Media, and Migration”. Participants selected for the Youth Event will join other participants to the 6th UNAOC Forum on 29 and 30 August 2014.
The Youth Event will be output-oriented and will focus on collective reflectionrather than on presentations of individual projects implemented by youth organizations at the event. In addition, it will help youth establish contacts, actively exchange and explore how they can collaborate together, before and after the Forum. Youth will be invited to multiply the results of the Youth Event and the Forum after they return home. The tentative program of the Youth Event and the 6th UNAOC Forum will be available on-line in July 2014.
The Indonesian government is offering some support for the 100 youth representatives wishing to attend the UNAOC Forum in Bali.
Eligibility
For these 100 places at the Youth Event, eligibility criteria are as follows:
• Age: applicants are between the ages of 18 years old and 30 years old at the time of the Youth Event.
• Organization: applicants are members of non-government and non-for-profit youth-led organizations (organizations led by youth for the benefit of youth), or have experience in youth activities. Mandate of the youth organization or youth activities is related to the UNAOC’s objectives.
• English: applicants have a good command of English is required to take part in the 6th UNAOC Youth Event and Forum.
Costs
For international participants: Covered by host: International airfare (round trip ticket, departure from the capital only, economy class, most direct route, no changes on route or dates possible), accommodation (shared accommodation with other participants of the same gender), local meals on 28, 29 and 30 August 2014, as well as local transportation (shuttle bus). Covered by participants: Transportation to and from the capital airport in the country of residence is to be covered by the participants. Participants are also responsible for obtaining necessary visas for Indonesia as well as transit visas. Participants will need to cover all visa related costs (fees, pictures, mailing, local transportation needed to obtain any of these visas). Participants must obtain their own travel and medical insurance for their stay in Bali. Participants also need to possess adequate money for incidental expenses such as phone calls, meals outside of the Forum venue, souvenirs, taxis, etc.
For Indonesian participants: Covered by host: Airfare (round trip ticket, departure from the closest domestic airport, economy class, most direct route, no changes on route or dates possible), accommodation (shared accommodation with other participants of the same gender), local meals on 28, 29 and 30 August 2014, as well as local transportation (shuttle bus). Covered by participants: Participants need to possess adequate money for incidental expenses such as phone calls, meals outside of the Forum venue, souvenirs, taxis, etc.
Application
The application deadline is 11:59 PM (New York time) on 30 June 2014. Any application received after this time will not be considered. Send your application to bali@unaocyouth.org
The selection of participants will be done according to the following criteria:
• Interest: Applicant is highly motivated to attend and will substantively contribute to the Youth Event, as well as to the 6th UNAOC Forum (35 points);
• Exposure: The applicant has shown past experience related to the UNAOC issues/focusing on cross-cultural dialogue (30 points);
• Impact: The applicant and his/her organization have the capacity to disseminate the results of the 6th UNAOC Forum back to the youth community (e.g. access to a large network of youth or youth organizations at a local level) (35 points);
Please note that there are only 100 places for the Youth Event and that participation is solely based on this application process.
Ambassador programs exist throughout Minnesota to engage select 4-H youth in leadership and citizenship activities, and positive promotion of Minnesota 4-H.
County Ambassadors
The majority of Minnesota counties have a 4-H County Ambassador program. Please contact your local 4-H program for information about opportunities in your area.
State Ambassadors
The Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador program provides intentional opportunities for youth to represent 4-H through leadership and citizenship that contributes meaningfully to their communities. State Ambassadors are a select team of Minnesota 4-H youth that have demonstrated leadership in their local 4-H programs, and who are interested in developing and refining skills to teach other 4-H youth about leadership and citizenship topics.
Eligibility
Applications open in April for State Ambassadors to serve throughout the following academic year. Applicants must be currently involved in Minnesota 4-H and its programs at the time of application, and must have completed at least the tenth grade as of July 1, 2014, and have at least one year of 4-H eligibility remaining in the 2014-15 academic year.
Expectations and responsibilities
The State Ambassador program is a time-intensive program and requires full participation in all required event activities in order to adequately prepare for their role. Key expectations include:
To uphold and abide by the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct throughout the duration of their appointment as a State Ambassador, beginning on the first day of Orientation on July 27, 2014, and concluding on the final day of 4-H YELLO! on June 14, 2015;
To participate in 100% of all required State Ambassador events (see schedule in the application packet below);
To be a positive role model to and representative of all youth involved in Minnesota 4-H;
To actively promote inclusion and respect for diversity within 4-H programs;
To be responsible for providing or arranging transportation to all activities/events;
To be prompt in response to emails and/or phone calls from advisors
To be willing to engage in a youth-adult partnership model of leadership
Ideal skills of applicants
The Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador program is a youth development program that strives to exemplify the ultimate in youth citizenship & leadership in Minnesota. Those interested in applying should:
Be interested in developing and/or enhancing skills related to leadership, such as conflict resolution, facilitation, teamwork, decision-making, respect, and communication;
Be able to accept and incorporate constructive criticism to enhance skills;
Be willing to explore and apply diverse concepts of citizenship; and
Have basic skills in teaching others, facilitating discussions, and public speaking
2014-15 State Ambassador application process
Youth interested in applying to the 2014-15 State Ambassador program should complete the following steps:
Ask a local 4-H staff person, preferably your Program Coordinator/Director unless special circumstances exist (ex: staff person is a family member, position is currently vacant, etc) to complete an online recommendation form on your behalf no later than June 18, 2014.
Semi-finalists will be contacted by a member of the selection committee to set up an in-person interview in their region. All interviews will be held June 24 & 25* in a location to be determined, but likely at the 4-H Regional Center central to all applicants in that region. Semi-finalists will be expected to:
Participate in a 15-20 minute interview with members of the selection committee
Prepare ahead of time, and deliver a 5-7 minute presentation, choosing one of three topics provided.
*If you are unable to participate in an interview during these dates due to other commitments, please explain your situation in the application. The selection team will attempt to make accommodations when possible.
Criteria for selection
The Extension Center for Youth Development is committed to ensuring that the Ambassador Program is representative of the diversity of Minnesota, is represented by youth who are exceptional in their leadership/service to their communities, and can professionally represent the entire Minnesota 4-H Youth Development Program. Additionally, applicants will be scored on the following: application and written questions, interview, prepared presentation, recommendation from 4-H staff.
The Eastern Mediterranean University is the biggest and international university of Cyprus, located in the northern part of the island. In 1986, it was converted to a state university. The campus is located 2 km from the center of 
