The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme

Posted on December 1, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 9 January 2015
Open to: excellent students wishing to obtain a Master’s or Phd degree in French higher educations institutions
Scholarship: monthly stipend of €1,181 for master students or €1,400 for doctoral students

Description

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme was established by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development to enable French higher education establishments to attract top foreign students to enroll in their master’s and PhD courses.

The Eiffel scholarships are available in three main fields:

Engineering science at master’s level, science in the broadest sense at PhD level (engineering science; exact sciences: mathematics, physics, chemistry and life sciences, nano- and biotechnology, earth sciences, sciences of the universe, environmental sciences, information and communication science and technology);
Economics and management;
Law and political sciences.

Eligibility

The programme is reserved for candidates of non-French nationality. For master’s courses, candidates must be no older than 30 years old and for the PhD program candidates must be below 35 years old. Students undertaking a course of study abroad take priority over those already living in France.

Scholarship

Master’s level: the Eiffel scholarship includes a monthly allowance of €1,181. In addition, the programe meets various expenses including return trip, social security cover and cultural activities. Scholarship-holders might also be eligible for additional accomodation allowance.
PhD level: the Eiffel scholarship includes a monthly allowance of €1,400. In addition, the programme meets various expenses including return travel, social security cover and cultural activities. Scholarship-holders might also be eligible for additional accommodation allowance.

The Eiffel Programme does not cover tuition fees.

Application

Applications are not accepted from students directly. Applications for EIFFEL scholarships are submitted by French Higher Education Institutions. The French higher education institutions screen candidates they submit to the Eiffel program among foreign students they wish to receive for training. You must apply and meet the requirements of the French Institution in order to be considered for the scholarship.

The deadline for applications is 9 January 2015.

For further information please visit the official website.

160 PhD Grants Available at the European University Institute, Italy

Posted on December 1, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 31 January 2015
Open to: Applicants must meet the minimum degree requirements described here
Grant: Grants cover living costs and tuition fees for applicants from EU member states. Special grants are also provided to candidates from non-EU member states

Description

The European University Institute (EUI) offers graduate students a unique opportunity to study in an international setting with an interdisciplinary approach, bringing together leading scholars in each subject area. Most alumni go on to take up positions in academia across Europe and beyond, while many also work in EU institutions, national governments or the private sector, as well as international organisations. The campus, also home to the Historical Archives of the European Union and a first-class library, is spread out across the Tuscan hillside overlooking Florence. It is two hours by train to Milan or Rome, and there are international flights from airports at Florence, Pisa and Bologna to many destinations. As an international institution with a European focus, the EUI is probably the culturally most diverse doctoral school anywhere in the world. Its educational environment combines academic excellence with the lifeworld of a truly international community.

The EUI prepares researchers for developing and defending a doctoral thesis in the fields of economics, history and civilization, law, and political and social science. About 160 doctoral research grants are awarded annually by the EU member states and other European national authorities to successful candidates admitted to the EUI Doctoral Programme.

The doctoral programme

While each department structures its own four-year programme, researchers are involved in seminars and other events where they are encouraged to actively participate and present their work. During their Ph.D. programme students may travel within the EU and further to conduct research. There are also exchange opportunities with other leading academic institutions.

Grants and fees

Most EU member states offer grants that cover living costs and tuition fees. There are additional agreements with non-EU member states and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides grants to candidates from a number of countries. For more information please refer to our grant info page.

Requirements and applications

Applicants must meet the degree requirements set by the national grant authorities. The application deadline is 31 January 2015! Information on how to apply.

Languages

The majority of Ph.D. students and professors are multilingual; all are required to have a very good knowledge of English. The Institute is committed to accommodating other EU languages where possible.

More information can be obtained from the official website.

Apply to SPP | School of Public Policy| Central European University

Posted on November 28, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 February 2015
Open to: students from all over the world, different ages and backgrounds.
Scholarship: max: EUR €43,000

Description

The School of Public Policy (SPP) at Central European University (CEU) in Budapest, Hungary is committed to the values of public service and the promotion of open societies through interdisciplinary research, innovative teaching, and engagement with policy practice. CEU is accredited in the United States and Hungary.

The School of Public Policy at Central European University offers a two-year multidisciplinary master’s in public policy that has been designed to train a worldwide community that is committed to purpose beyond power.

Study Public Policy

The U.S.-accredited Master of Public Administration degree provides graduates with the knowledge, skills, and practical experiences needed to pursue careers for the public good throughout the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.

Master’s Program Components

Core and elective courses in Regional and Global Governance, Human Security and Sustainable Development, and Global Media and Communication
Skills For Impact modules
Passion Project
Summer Internship

Eligibility

The call is open for students from all over the world, different ages and backgrounds.

Scholarship

CEU is committed to attracting talented students from around the world. The University provides a variety of generous scholarships and loans for which applicants from any country are eligible to apply. Scholarships are awarded on a merit-basis. You can see scholarship awards here

Application

The deadline for applications is 1 February 2015.

Applying to the School of Public Policy (SPP) is a two-step process consisting of a written application followed by an interview upon invitation. All applicants are also considered for financial aid and scholarship packages.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section

For further information please visit the official website.

Mid Jan, 2015 for Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Posted on November 27, 2014 by RedFoxx

https://gilmanapplication.iie.org/

Welcome to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

The Gilman Scholarship Program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study and intern abroad and the regions where they go.

The Gilman Scholarship is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is open to U.S. undergraduate students who demonstrate high financial need.

The application for Summer 2015 and Fall 2015/Academic Year 2015-2016 will open in mid-January.

Scholarship Competition for a Bachelor’s Degree in New York, USA

Posted on November 24, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 April 2015
Open to: adult and transfer students who have a minimum level of high school/upper secondary school education.
Scholarship: $160,000 ( max. value)

Description

If you are an adult or transfer student looking to complete your bachelor’s degree, join the Public Engagement Competition and compete for a scholarship to complete your studies at The New School for Public Engagement in New York City beginning fall 2015. 1 full- and 1 partial-scholarship for the Bachelor’s Program for Adults and Transfer Students are available in the competition.

The New School for Public Engagement is the university’s founding division, and is now one of seven divisions that compose The New School. The mission of The New School for Public Engagement is to create and nurture a learning community marked by interdisciplinary engagement with real-world issues and the integration of professional, civic, and liberal learning. The common thread that runs across the division’s diverse academic programs is a commitment to learning that makes a difference in the world. In order to realize this commitment, the division aspires to provide an educational experience that is integrative, boundary-crossing, and collaborative. The division connects theory to real-world practice, training students to address civic life, to create new forms of culture, and to respond to contemporary challenges in their communities and throughout the world.

Eligibility

Open to adult and transfer students that want to complete their bachelor’s degree at The New School for Public Engagement. To be eligible to win the scholarship prize, you need a minimum level of high school/upper secondary school education. Winners are expected to start their bachelor’s program in the fall of 2015.

In order to be selected as a finalist in the competition, the participant needs to submit a complete application to the New School for Public Engagement. To claim the scholarship prize, the winner must fulfill all enrollment requirements set by The New School for Public Engagement and be accepted by the Admissions Office.

Scholarship

No prize alternatives or cash equivalents are offered. Prizes are non-transferable. The winner is solely responsible for all applicable taxes related to the acceptance of the prize.

The value of the scholarship varies depending on the chosen program. The prize has a maximum value of $160,000.

Full-scholarship:

Scholarship covers 100% of tuition fee and mandatory fees up to the amount of credits that the student needs to maintain their degree. Student must maintain a 2.0 GPA and 67% completion rate in order to maintain scholarship eligibility.
The scholarship can only be used for degree-related classes (non-credit classes will not be covered).
Student must attend full time.
If the winning student is receiving tuition scholarship(s) from another source, The New School scholarship may be reduced by that amount.
The scholarship can be revoked if the student withdraws or takes a leave from the program.
**The scholarship is for tuition and fee charges only. It may not be used for housing, health insurance, living expenses or food plans.

Application

The application deadline is April 1, 2015. Applications and all supporting documents must reach The New School by this date.
All applicants are required to apply online. The application, application fee, and most supporting materials are submitted through the online application.
Plan ahead to ensure sufficient time to prepare additional supporting materials such as official transcripts, test scores, or other requirements, as specified below.
Official transcripts and test scores can be sent directly to the admission office:
Office of Admission
79 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003

The New School Application Requires:

Completed online application
Application fee: a non-refundable $50 application fee, payable as part of the online application
Official transcripts: all applicants must submit official college transcripts from all institutions where they have received college credit
Applicants who would like to transfer academic credits earned at non-US institutions are required to have their transcript(s) evaluated by World Education Services (WES), or another member of the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES)
Transfer applicants who have completed fewer than 24 college credits must also submit high school transcripts
A certified English language translation must be provided for all official international transcripts that are not written in English
Read more on the admissions page of The New School for Public Engagement for specific requirements connected to the school and its programs.

Questions? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions HERE or email at finishattnsc@studentcompetitions.com.

Read the official website HERE.

The Master in Democratic Governance

Posted on November 19, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 5 December 2014
Open to: students, professionals and experts
Scholarship: EIUC provides large possibility of tuition waivers.

Description

The European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation (EIUC) opens applications for the new Master in Democratic Governance- Democracy and Human Rights in the MENA Region (DE.MA).

DE.MA was created thanks to the support of the European Union and of the Danish Institute for Human Rights. It is based on a partnership between EIUC and the following universities: Cadi Ayyad University (Marrakech, Morocco), International University of Rabat (Rabat, Morocco), Carthage University (Tunis, Tunisia), Birzeit University (Birzeit, Palestine), St Joseph University (Beirut, Lebanon), Ca’ Foscari University (Venice, Italy).

DE.MA is unique in its nature for its features and objectives. It is open to professionals and licensed students. It will combine a theoretical and practical approach and it will deliver a joint Master’s degree from both Ca’ Foscari University in Venice and Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech, Morocco. DE.MA is a multidisciplinary curriculum offering courses in law, political science, sociology and other fields relevant to the study of democratic governance and Human Rights. The first semester from January to April 2015 is held at the premises of EIUC in Venice, while the second one from April to July 2015 takes place in one of the partner universities in the Master’s Consortium.

DE.MA is meant to play an active role in the ongoing debate about the principles underpinning the transition of political regimes to democracy.

It aims to:

Create high-profile experts in the fields of democratic governance and the protection of human rights, allowing them to act as promoters of a process leading to the affirmation of the democratic principles;
Foster the creation of an élite group of people in the promotion of democratic institutions;
Build a network of experts in political institutions, in national and international, governmental and non-governmental organisations in the Region.

The presence of academics, professionals and students from different countries, coupled with the knowledge-sharing and the international mobility, make this Master a unique and excellent opportunity to get an in-depth knowledge and to build up skills in the field of democratic governance and human rights. Moreover, participants will be plunged in a truly international environment and they will be part of a Mediterranean network of high-level faculty, experts and prestigious international partners.

Eligibility

Applicants are required to hold a university degree of a high standard in a field relevant to democracy and human rights of minimum 180 ECTS or equivalent (Bachelor/General Degree). Additional studies and relevant experience in the area of human rights are an asset. Fluency in English and knowledge of Arabic is highly recommended.

Scholarship

EIUC provides large possibility of tuition waivers, and grants covering most of the accommodation and subsistence costs during the first and second semester. Furthermore, all participants will be supported with finding accommodation and with administrative procedures for getting the visa.

Application

Only applications submitted with the form provided below will be accepted.

The entire application, including the motivation and the CV, has to be submitted in English.

Please also include a non-certified English translation of the required proofs, if the original certificates were not issued in English, French, Spanish or Italian.

Applications will be processed on an on-going basis. The sooner you send your application the more chances you will have to be accepted in the Master in Democratic Governance.

Deadline is 5th December 2014.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: DE.MA Secretariat dema.secretariat@eiuc.org

The official web-page.

Jan 11, 2015 • Deadline for White House Internships

Posted on November 19, 2014 by RedFoxx

The application period for the White House Internship Program is now open. The application deadline for the Summer 2015 program is January 11, 2015.

All application materials, including recommendations, must be submitted on or before the application deadline.

Please read all of the following instructions and seeInternship Timeline and FAQs before starting your application.

Am I eligible to apply for a White House Internship?

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship, and meet at least one of the following criteria:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution)
Graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution) no more than two years before the first day of the internship
A veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty, for any length of time, in the two years preceding the first day of the internship

Am I available for the White House Internship Program?

All White House Interns are expected to intern full-time for the entire term of the program.

Please see Internship Timeline and FAQs for questions regarding the definition of “full-time.”

Do I have all my application materials?

A completed packet includes:

Two Essays: Each answer should be between 300-500 words in length
Current Resume: Your resume should not exceed one page
Two Letters of Recommendation

How do I submit my application correctly?

All application materials must be submitted online.
All application materials, including recommendations, must be submitted on or before the application deadline.

Please click here to submit your application to the White House Internship Program.

The 3rd International Conference on Social Science and Management in Japan

Posted on November 14, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 January 2015
Open to: research papers which is NOT submitted/published/under consideration anywhere in other conferences and journals.
Venue: 07-09 May 2015, Kyoto, Japan

Description

ICSSAM 2015 is an international conference for state-of-the-art research in Social Science and Management. It is one of the leading international conferences for presenting novel and fundamental advances in the fields of Social Science and Management. It also serves to foster communication among researchers and practitioners working in a wide variety of scientific areas with a common interest

The 3rd International Conference on Social Science and Management – ICSSAM will be held in Kyoto, Japan during May 07-09, 2015. English is the official language of the conference.

Costs

Higher Education Forum hopes all delegates will fully enjoy the conference in both its academic and social aspects. Kyoto Gala Dinner will start on 8^th, May from 18:00 to 21:00. Delegates just need to pay partial expenses to enriched diverse cultures, Maiko Dancing & Photo Sessions and wonderful Japanese dinner with others participants. For more information please see as follow picture:

Application &Submission Topic

We welcome paper submissions. Prospective authors are invited to submit full and original research papers which is NOT submitted/published/under consideration anywhere in other conferences and journals. Following the guideline and submit your paper now!

GuideforAuthors-ICSSAM.doc

If you have any questions, write to: icssam@icssam.org

The official web-page.

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2014/15

Posted on November 11, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 December 2014
Open to: candidates holding a Master’s degree
Fellowship: an annual stipend of US$30,000, research allowance US$1,300

Description

Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong’s institutions.

Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight institutions:

City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
Lingnan University
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Institute of Education
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The University of Hong Kong

Detailed information about the institutions and their programs find HERE.

Eligibility

Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities. Specific requirements vary by the program and institution.

Fellowship

The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$240,000 (approximately US$30,000) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year to each awardee for a period of up to three years. More than 230 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2015/16 academic year.

Application

Eligible candidates should first make an Initial Application online HERE to obtain a HKPFS Reference Number by 1 December 2014 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired institutions.

After completing an initial application, applicants should submit full applications for their selected PhD programmes to the proposed institutions quoting their HKPFS Reference Number before the institutions’ deadlines, that are between 1 – 6 December 2014. Applicants may choose up to two programmes / departments at one or two institutions for PhD study under HKPFS 2015/16.

For further information visit the official website HERE.

The Summer School 2015 on “Citizens Resilience in Times of Crises”

Posted on November 11, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15th of December 2014
Open to: graduate students as well as early career researchers throughout Europe and beyond
Venue: 5 – 11 July 2015, in Florence at the European University Institute , Italy

Description

We are pleased to announce that the call for applications is now open for the Summer School on Citizens Resilience in Times of Crises, sponsored by the LIVEWHAT project (livewhat.unige.ch) and organized at the Centre on Social Movement Studies (COSMOS).

The Summer School will take place in Florence at the European University Institute from the 5th to the 11th of July 2015 and will address fundamental issues such as:
• How do people respond to crises in general and to the current economic crisis in particular?
• What strategies are developed to cope with the crisis in the public and in the private domain, collectively and individually, and through policies, protests and individual behaviors?
• What forms of resilience does society show in hard times?

Eligibility

The Summer School is open to 20 graduate students as well as early career researchers throughout Europe and beyond with a specialized interest in participation and mobilization during periods of crises in different fields of study, including political science, political sociology, political communication, and political anthropology

Costs

The Summer School has no fees and will provide welcome drinks and a farewell dinner, academic materials, and the use of library, computing and internet facilities. Travel and accommodation costs are not included, however the LIVEWHAT project can offer five travel and accommodation grants (€700 each) to selected participants.

Application

Applicants should email a cover letter (i.e. two pages) in which they explain how the Summer School would be beneficial to their research, a 500-word abstract of a proposed academic paper, and a curriculum vitae to livewhat.summerschool@gmail.com.

The deadline for applications is the 15th of December 2014.

Applicants will be informed of the outcome by email no later than 30th of January. Those offered places must confirm their participation within 10 days, after which places may be offered to applicants on the reserve list. Participants to the Summer School will be required to write and submit a7000-8000 word paper before 1st June. The paper will be presented during the Summer School, providing a unique experience for discussion and feedback. English will be the working language and therefore students are expected to have a good command of written and spoken English.

For more information about the application procedure and academic program, please contact the Summer School organizing committee at livewhat.summerschool@gmail.com

The official web-page.