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Become a Mentor for Students in The Junior Academy!

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Deadline:  15 December 2015
Open to: students between the ages of 13 and 19 years old
Venue: virtual learning platform from March – May 2016.

Description

The Junior Academy is a virtual program for exceptional students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Students gain access to an exciting community of student peers from across the globe, as well as mentoring from leading STEM practitioners. Each year, Junior Academy students compete in global challenges to solve real-world problems with the chance to win cash prizes and an all expenses paid trip to New York City for a two-day summit. The Junior Academy aims to network thousands of the world’s most promising young STEM talent and provide them the support they need to stay engaged and eager to excel.

Each year, top students from around the world are admitted to The Junior Academy and compete in Imagining Tomorrow innovation challenges where they work in small teams applying principles of scientific research to design solutions that address global issues. Mentoring takes place via a virtual learning platform from March to May 2016.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

 

  • Professionals in a STEM-related field, OR pursuing an advanced degree in a STEM-related field
  • Located anywhere in the world
  • Comfortable communicating and reading in English
  • Able to access at least one communication device with Internet
  • Passionate about engaging and inspiring students
  • Passionate about using STEM to solve global issues such as sustainability, nutrition, energy, environment, technology, innovation, and public health

The program is open to students ages 13–19 from around the world.

Benefits

All individuals who apply and are accepted as Mentors into any Global STEM Alliance program are eligible for a 1-year complimentary Membership to the New York Academy of Sciences. Individual Academy Members benefit from access to cutting-edge research and opportunities to engage with a professional network of over 20,000 Members in 100+ countries. You can also participate directly in Academy programs as an expert speaker, contributing author, or steering committee member. Specific benefits include:

  • Free/discounted registration to 100+ scientific conferences, symposia & events, including livestream Webinars for those who cannot attend in person
  • Access to career development resources, including skills workshops, Career Path videos, and networking opportunities developed by Science Alliance, the professional development arm of the Academy
  • Free digital access to Academy publications, including Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, The Sciences magazine, NYAS Magazine, and more
  • Free digital access to the full archive of over 500 Academy eBriefings, enhanced multi-media presentations featuring the latest research presented at the Academy

Application

Apply now! Application deadline is December 15, 2015

  • Complete an online application
  • Complete a short interview
  • Complete a background check
  • Submit a professional reference
  • Take an online training course

In order to apply, register HERE.

Questions? Contact us:  info@imaginingtomorrow.com

The official web-page.

 

International Fellowship Alimardan bay Topchubashov

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ADA University is a world-class university dedicated to preparing innovative global leaders in a thriving environment. ADA Universityincludes four schools School of Public and International Affairs, School of Business, School of

Engineering and Information Technology, and School of Education.

ADA University offers full and partial fellowships to outstanding international students enrolled in our programs.Full ADA University Fellowship covers tuition and accommodation. Fellowship recipients are expected to cover all

other expenses, including student fees, utilities, medical checkups and plane tickets.

ADA University currently hosts 100 students from 40 countries, as well as 31 international staff and faculty from 12 countries.

Incoming undergraduate fellows are eligible to receive a 100 percent tuition waiver for the first year of their studies.

Incoming graduate fellows are eligible to receive a 100 percent tuition waiver for the first semester of their studies.

To retain the fellowship, the eligibility criteria are as follows:

 

USA Student Spaceflight Experiments Program

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Student Spaceflight Experiments Program

Mission 10 to the International Space Station

Apply by December 11, 2015

The National Center for Earth and Space Science Education and the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Space Education announce Mission 10 to the International Space Station. This STEM education opportunity immerses students in grades 5-16 across a community in an authentic, high visibility research experience, where student teams design and propose real microgravity experiments to fly in low Earth orbit on the International Space Station.

Deadline for inquiry: All interested communities are asked to inquire by December 11, 2015; this allows schools and districts the time they need to assess interest with their staff and, if appropriate, move forward with an Implementation Plan.

Communities must be aboard by February 15, 2016 for experiment design and proposal writing phase from February 22 to April 22. The flight experiment will be selected by May 26. Launch of the Mission 10 to ISS “Casper” experiments payload is expected in Fall 2016.

More information: SSEP Home page, which provides an Executive Summary of the Program and the Mission 10 to ISS Flight Opportunity.  Of interest: SSEP was showcased in Scientific American, February 17, 2015

Questions?

Contact: Dr. Jeff Goldstein, SSEP Program Director; cell 301-395-0770;

jeffgoldstein@ncesse.org

Czech Republic Government Scholarships for Foreign Students

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Deadline: in most cases 31 March 2016
Open to: foreign university/college students or graduates and PhD candidates
Scholarship: CZK 9,000 per month for applicants without Master’s degree or equivalent, CZK 9,500 per month for holders of a Master’s degree or equivalent

Description

Applications are invited for Czech Republic Government scholarships available for foreign university/college students or graduates and PhD candidates (exceptionally also for university researchers/teachers) who wish to accomplish a study or research stay at one of the Czech public institutions of higher education. Its length usually ranges from 2 to 10 months depending upon the agreement made by the Czech government and the foreign government concerned that specifies also the categories of eligible recipients.

Scholarship-holders may be admitted for research visits (i.e. either attending non-degree courses of their choice, or pursuing an independent research activity, depending on their qualifications and preferences), or for study visits, when they enroll in a standard study programme for the period of scholarship specified in the intergovernmental/departmental agreement concerned. Since the courses they follow in the Czech Republic do not lead to the award of a degree, the host universities usually do not require them to sit entrance examinations.

Eligibility

Scholarships are available university/college students or graduates and PhD candidates (exceptionally also for university researchers/teachers) who wish to accomplish a study or research stay at one of the eligible Czech public institutions of higher education.

Scholarship

  • For the academic year 2016/2017, the scholarship amounts to CZK 9,000 per month for those who do not hold a Master’s degree or equivalent and CZK 9,500 per month for holders of a Master’s degree or equivalent. Scholarship-holders are exempted from tuition fees;
  • Inexpensive accommodation at student dormitories is offered as well as the possibility to take meals at student catering facilities;
  • Medical care for EU/EEA citizens who are properly insured in their home countries is provided in compliance with the European Parliament and Council (EC) Regulation No. 883/2004;
  • As regards non-EU/EEA citizens, medical care is provided to the extent stipulated in the respective intergovernmental/departmental agreement under which the scholarship is awarded.

How to apply?

Nominations and application dossiers must be submitted to the Ministry by the competent authorities (usually government agencies) of eligible countries or, if so agreed with the competent foreign authorities, by the Czech Embassies in their countries. . Applications sent directly to the Ministry by individual applicants will not be processed. Fine arts and performing arts students/graduates are moreover required to attach a sample of their artistic work, e.g. photographs, video/audio recording of a musical performance etc. Foreign authorities present the nominations before the deadline set in the relevant agreements, in most cases by 31 March 2016. The closing dates for applications fixed by the competent foreign authorities are necessarily earlier (the deadlines may be shorter by several months!). 

Scholarship applications can only be filed on-line. The scholarship application form is available at:http://registr.dzs.cz/registr.nsf.
For further official scholarship information please visit official website.

 

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Scholarships for Master’s Degrees at CEU School of Public Policy

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DESCRIPTION:

The CEU School of Public Policy in Budapest offers several scholarship opportunities for three different Master programs in Public Policy. The language of instruction is English, and the degrees are accredited in the U.S. and/or in Hungary (please click here to find out more). The online application for next year is now open, and you may access it here.We offer three Masters’ Degrees:

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA) (Two years)

A program combining academic training with an emphasis on work-based and applied skills of policy management, leadership, and advocacy, which includes a 14-month policy project. Concentrations: Development, Governance, Media and Communication, and Security. There are several special scholarships available for the MPA program, please click here to find out more.

Application deadline: February 4, 2016

 

MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC POLICY (MAPP) (One year)

A program that emphasizes the link between policy practice and analysis, including a focus on research skills and exposure to real world policy challenges.Specializations include European Public Policy; International Public Policy; Decentralized governance; Higher Education Policy and management; Media, Information and Communications Policy; Equality and Social Justice; Political and Economic Development

Application deadline: February 4, 2016

 

ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC POLICY (MUNDUS MAPP) (Two years)

An international public policy program sponsored by the EU that includes a second year at the InstitutBarceloned’EstudisInternacionals (Spain) or the University of York (UK).  Specializations include Global Public Policy and European Public Policy. Please see details of the program and scholarships here.

Application deadlines: Scholarships January 11, 2016, Self-financing: May 3, 2016

 

You can find out more about the application requirements and the admission process for each program here: http://spp.ceu.edu/application-requirements

 

ELIGIBILITY:

Students with a three- or four-year undergraduate degree are encouraged to apply. For more details on admissions requirements, please seehere.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS:

 

CEU is committed to attracting talented students from around the world. The University offers a range of full scholarships, fellowship, and loan options for students studying at the School of Public Policy. For more information about financial aid options visit:http://spp.ceu.edu/content/financial-aid. Please email   sppadmissions@ceu.edu for more questions.

 

The Chevening Scholarships Programme 2016/2017

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Deadline: 3 November 2015
Open to: developing global leaders
Scholarship: flights, accommodation, stipend, others according to country

Description

Chevening is the UK government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders and is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organizations. Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you have to meet following criteria:

  • Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country;
  • Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship has ended;
  • Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry to a post-graduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK;
  • Have at least two years’ work experience;
  • Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 14 July 2016;
  • Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 14 July 2016.

Scholarship

Chevening covers a number of costs including flights, accommodation and others according to your country.

How to apply?

Applications for Chevening Awards can only be submitted using the Chevening online application system, available through the “apply” button on your country page.
Prior to starting your application for a Chevening Scholarship please ensure you have the following ready:

Essential:

  • Two references to be provided in a letter format and written in English;
  • Valid passport/national ID card;
  • University transcripts (undergraduate, postgraduate);
  • Three different UK Master’s course choices;
  • Please note that only documents in PDF format can be uploaded and documents cannot be over 5MB in size.

Optional:

  • English language (if already met the requirements);
  • UK Master’s university offer (if already met the requirements).

For more information, please check the official web-page.

New Europe College Fellowships Academic year 2016-17, Bucharest

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Deadline: 7 December 2015
Open to: international researchers and academics with PhD
Fellowship: consists of a monthly stipend of EUR 700, accommodation and international transportation to and from the home country

Description

New Europe College – Institute for Advanced Study in Bucharest, Romania – announces the competition for Fellowships in the academic year 2016-17. The program targets young Romanian and international researchers/academics working in the fields of humanities, social studies, and economics. The Fellows are expected to work on their own projects, and take part in the scientific events organized by the New Europe College. At the end of their Fellowship, each Fellow is expected to hand in a research paper, reflecting the results of his/her work over the duration of the Fellowship. The papers will be included in a NEC publication. Working languages are English, French, and German. Duration of the Fellowship can be:

  • A full academic year (10 months, October through July);
  • A one-term fellowship (October through February, or March through July).

Eligibility

The fellowship is open to international researchers and academics. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. title. Preference is given to candidates under the age of 40, and to those who have not yet benefited from a NEC Fellowship. A good command of English is desirable.

Fellowship

The Fellowship consists of a monthly stipend of EUR 700 (tax free), accommodation, international transportation to and from the home country of the Fellows at the beginning and the end of the Fellowship, as well as for season holidays. The Fellows who stay for the whole academic year are offered a one-month research trip abroad to an institution of their choice (EUR 2,600 for transportation, accommodation). As an alternative, they can opt for field research, in Romania or outside it.

How to apply?

The deadline for applications is 7 December 2015. The applications will be submitted by e-mail only to the address   applications@nec.ro. The documents appended to the application form (with the exception of the letters of recommendation) will be attached to the application message. In the Subject field of the message please write: “NEC Fellowships”. A complete application consists of:

  • A recent photo;
  • The application form (in Microsoft Word format), completed in English, French, or German;
  • At least 2 original letters of reference (in English, French, or German) written explicitly in support of your application for the NEC Fellowship Program 2016-17. The letters of reference should be e-mailed by the referees directly to the address:   applications@nec.ro;
  • Scanned document(s) proving that the applicant holds the Ph.D. title.

For more information please visit the official website.

 

APIASF Scholarship Applications Available Now

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The APIASF General Scholarship and the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program applications are now available!

Please share with high school seniors and undergraduate college students you may know.   Here are some steps you can take to support your student(s) in the APIASF Application process:

  • Forward the following application links and deadlines:
  • Post this flyer on your bulletin board and throughout your community
  • Emphasize the importance of planning ahead – students can start their online applications today!
  • Volunteer to look over their essay questions and review outlines and drafts.
  • Share the various APIASF application resources with your students, including sample applications: APIASF Application Resources page.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at outreach@apiasf.org or 877.808.7032.

Best,

Stacy Lewis

Program Coordinator, Outreach

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund