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.

The Green-Go Short Film Contest 2014

Posted on November 26, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 10 December 2014 at 18:00 CET
Open to: either professional or amateur film makers
Prize: 325 EUR as for category winner/170 EUR for the winner of the public voting

Description

Green-Go was launched in 2010 for one simple reason: to let the arty people all around the globe express their views and opinions on current pressing issues of nature and society through their short films. Although in its only fourth year, the Green-Go Short Film Contest and Festival has become one of the most known “green” short film contests organised and run by youngsters.

The organisers of Green-Go Short Film Contest are waiting for creative, eye-opener short films in the following three categories:

Nature works for us! Show us how nature works for us all or what would happen without the services of nature!
Feeding the world sustainably – Celebrating the International Year of Family Farming. Show the importance of family farms, small-scale agriculture, traditional knowledge, and the need for more sustainable agriculture and more responsible consumers’ choice!.
Fighting climate change and disasters with natural solutions. Show how climate change threatens us, how we can fight climate change with simple, natural solutions and what existing solutions there are in the world already.

Eligibility

This call is open to anyone who create a short film that fulfill the following requirements:

A campaign film with maximum of 60 seconds OR
A short film between 60 seconds and 4 minutes

The films can be made in any genre (cartoon, animation, puppet film, documentary, interviews, etc) The shocking, saucy or dumfounding, in brief the eye-opener and impressive films will get a big plus during the evaluation.

Prizes

The prizes are:

Award-winner in each of the three categories: 325 Euro
Public-award for one film based on the online public votes: 170 Euro

Application

Candidates must fill out the online application form and send before 10 December, 2014 CET 18:00:

the original film file (in any film format) via the below detailed file transfer websites in high resolution (at least 720 px wide)
time-coded subtitle file in English (.srt format). A separate time coded subtitle file must be attached also to films without dialogues but with floating titles/texts. Only English subtitles are accepted
3 captions from the short film (.jpg format)

Further information see the official website.

International Cultural Fellowships in St. Petersburg, Russia

Posted on November 25, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 February 2015
Open to: professionals in the field of arts and culture who work on projects related to Russian culture
Fellowship: airfare and accommodation in St. Petersburg

Description

The Likhachev Foundation (St. Petersburg, Russia) together with Committee on External Relations of Saint Petersburg and B. Yeltsin Presidential Center (Moscow, Russia) announces a competition for ten 2-week cultural fellowships in Russia (St. Petersburg) from May 11 till May 24, 2015.

The fellowships are open to professional in the field or arts and culture who work on projects related to Russian culture. The creative project could be a museum exhibition project, a theater production, a film, a photo exhibition, preparation of fiction or research books, etc. related to Russian culture or history. The creative project should be conceived in a foreign country and should be aimed at a broad audience. Two-week residency in Russia should serve as an important stage in the realization of the applicant’s cultural project.

The Likhachev Foundation will prepare individual programs for the fellows according to their projects’ specifics, to help them achieve maximum results during their fellowships. These programs will include meetings with Russian colleagues, opportunities to work at St. Petersburg museums, libraries, archives, and other organizations. Thank you for supporting!

Eligibility

The Likhachev Foundation accepts applications from professionals in the field of culture and history or arts from foreign countries who are currently working on creative projects related to Russian culture or history. Command of the Russian language is very helpful but not required.

Fellowship

The organizers will cover accommodation and travel costs to and from St. Petersburg.

Application

Interested artists should submit their application in Russian or English to the competition coordinator Mrs. Elena Vitenberg at: vitenberg@lfond.spb.ru and elenavitenberg@gmail.com with subject line “application for the fellowship”. Applications should include:

CV (including information on Russian language skills, previous creative projects related to Russia, and previous visits to Russia).
Description of the creative project (up to 3 pages). It should contain, in particular, a paragraph on how a residency in St. Petersburg will benefit the applicant’s creative project and which cultural organizations in St. Petersburg the applicant would like to work with.

The deadline to apply is 1 February 2015.

For further information please visit the official website.

Peace Revolution Artistic Meditation Retreat 2015 in Thailand

Posted on November 25, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 16 June 2015
Open to: artists between the ages of 18 and 30 years old, from all around the world
Fellowship: free accommodation; free catering; free local transportatio;n free meditation retreat fee ; partial sponsoring of airfare

Description

This Artistic Meditation Retreat will take place from August 11th to 24th, 2015 and will combine a two-week meditation and self-discipline training with artistic creation, where the artist participants will be guided into meditation by the Teaching Monks three times a day.

Teachings include:

How meditation can positively affect the creative process
Reclaiming the self and gaining self confidence.
The role of the basic human self-disciplines
The role of our habits in our daily life
The Factors that Determine Our Perception to Think, Act and Speak;
The Relation between Body and Mind
Art Expression as Peace Building Tool

Objectives

To bring a group of artists together into a charming, unique and special atmosphere where everyone will inspire and positively influence each other.
To empower artists and offer the ideal space for them to create artworks
To allow artists to learn practical methods for stress management and ways to increase emotional intelligence and express this through creativity
Provide the participating artists with tools to attain inner peace through mindfulness, self-discipline and compassion.

Eligibility

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

Artists from any age above 18, from all around the world, practising any artistic discipline are encouraged to apply for the Artistic Meditation Retreat in Thailand, August 2015.
Applicants must have a good proficiency in written and spoken English language.
Applicants are optimistic, open-minded, show leadership potential, and have a genuine interest in peace.
Applicants must complete the 42 days online Self-Development Program before the 16th June 2015. Please kindly note that in order to submit the application form, candidates do not need to have completed the online self-development program.
Artist should be 18-30 years old at the time of submitting the application in order to receive the airfare support.

Fellowship

free accommodation
free catering
free local transportation
free meditation retreat fee
partial sponsoring of airfare*

* Everyone is welcome apply for the Artistic Meditation Retreat, however, to be eligible for the partial sponsoring of airfare, artist must be between 18-30 years old.

Application

Application Deadline – December 16th, 2014 (last date to apply online)
Eligibility Deadline – June 16th, 2015 (last date for completing eligibility criteria to receive interview call)

After completing 30 days of the online self-development program, the Artistic Meditation Retreat curatorial team will make an interview appointment based on your performance, artistic portfolio and motivation statement. There is no need to write a request for an interview. If you are qualified, we will contact you.

In order to apply, register HERE.

Should you need more information about the retreat, please contact : Jo Holland, Coordinator for the Artistic Meditation Retreat artisticretreat@peacerevolution.net.

For further information please visit the official website.

Kosovo – Serbia Round Table Dialogue 2015 in Pristina/Kosovo

Posted on November 24, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1st wave -23 December 2014 ; 2nd wave – 5 February 2015
Open to: participants between the ages of 16 and 30 years old
Venue: 20-22 February 2015 in Pristina/Kosovo

Description

Kosovo – Serbia Round Table Dialogue This is a diplomatic simulation for academics from all around the world, about the conflict between Kosovo and Serbia. From this Conference we’d like to achieve more peaceful diplomacy for next generations of Kosovo and Serbia’s youth. It will be held in two rounds, the first round will take place in Pristina (Kosovo) on 20-22th February 2015 in Hotel Sirius. Next round will take place in Serbia in April. It mainly aims to provide people between the ages of 16 – 30 years with more insight and knowledge on how this conflict can be solved. All participants will be assigned as representatives of a country which will be assigned by Organization committee after applicants will complete all registration procedures.

There will be 70 representative countries , mainly all European Countries and also the involvement of USA and CANADA as observer states.

With 2 days intensive debates , with over 70 participants from all around the world , accompanied by guests speakers from Kosovo and Serbian Government , First round of the dialogue will be held in Sirius Conference Center , Pristina , Kosovo.

Eligibility

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

be between the ages of 16 and 30 years old ;
be citizen of European Countries + USA, Canada;
Students, Researchers, Diplomats, Politicians;
possess upper-intermediate English proficiency.

Costs

Registration fee for first wave will cost 125€ with accommodation and without accommodation 70€ , second wave fee will cost 135€ with accommodation and without accommodation 80€

– Participation fee includes:

Accommodation for two nights in Hotel Sirius
Meals ( Dinner on 20 February , Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner on 21 February
Breakfast on 22 February 2015.
Coffee Breaks
Conference Materials ( Files , Badges and Placards )
Certificates ( If you miss 2 sessions , you will be not certificated)

Application

1st Wave of Registration: 23 November 2014 – 23 December 2014
2nd Wave of Registration: 10 January 2015 – 5 February 2015

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: infoksr@gybalkans.org

The official web-page.

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.

The United Nations Democracy Fund Grants

Posted on November 18, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 31 December 2014
Open to: Organizations working in the areas of media, youth, women, democratization, community development, and rule of law and human rights
Grant: ranging from US$100,000 to US$300,000

Description

The United Nations Democracy Fund invites civil society organizations to apply for funding for projects to advance and support democracy during the annual proposal window, which is open only from 15 November to 31 December at www.un.org/democracyfund. Only on-line proposals during this period, in either English or French, will be accepted.

Eligibility

Organizations working in the areas of media, youth, women, democratization, community development, and rule of law and human rights are eligible

Grant

Project grants range between US$100,000 and US$300,000.

Application

Projects that are two years long are accepted. Project proposals must fall under one or more of six main areas: media, youth, women, democratization, community development, and rule of law and human rights.

Proposals must be submitted online in either English or French.

The deadline is Dec. 31.

For more information, click here.

The Reach Cambridge Scholarship Essay Competition

Posted on November 16, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 December 2014
Open to: international students aged 14-19 years old
Prizes: 100% of the program fee for a 3 week course and 100% of the program fee for 1 week Global Leaders course

Description

Reach Cambridge offer academic residential study programs in Cambridge. This year they are offering a Scholarship Essay Competition for Summer 2015, which is designed for academically excellent students who would otherwise not be able to attend their summer programs. The students need to write an essay answering the following question: “In an age of quick and easy global communication, what is the value of face-to-face interaction and learning with other school students from all over the world?”.

Through this Scholarship Essay Competition Reach Cambridge offers international high school students the opportunity to gain an invaluable academic experience in one of the top educational facilities in the world. Participants stay in the world-renowned Cambridge University, located just 50 miles north of London. As well as an unrivaled academic environment, students experience British culture in the stimulating and distinguished surroundings of the University City of Cambridge in the south-east of England. Reach Cambridge combines classes, lectures and workshops with a varied program of exciting activities and excursions across Britain.

Eligibility

The competition is open to international students between the ages of 14 and 19 (inclusive) in the year of the relevant program.

Prizes

First Prize

Three week scholarship (awarded to a maximum of 2 students): 100% of the program fee for either a 3 week July or a 3 week August course in 2015 at the Cambridge University.

Second Prize

One week scholarship (awarded to a maximum of 3 students): 100% of the program fee for the 1 week Global Leaders course in 2015 at the Cambridge University.

Application

In order to enter the competition you must set up a Reach Cambridge account HERE. During the application process you will need to upload your essay (no longer than 1000 words). Besides a letter of recommendation from a member of staff at your school must be sent to: scholarship@reachcambridge.com.

The deadline for applications is 1st of December 2014. Winners will be will be notified by 31st December 2014.

For further information please visit the official website.

International Development Youth Forum 2015 in Tokyo, Japan

Posted on November 16, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 9 December 2014 at 23:50 Japan Time (GMT+9)
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 28 years old, from around the world
Venue: 1-8 March 2015, Tokyo, Japan

Description

International Development Youth Forum 2015 will be held in Tokyo, Japan from 1st of March to 8th of March 2015. Last year the organisers of International Development Youth Forum designed and shaped the tomorrow of international development with 38 youth chosen from approximately 900 youth in 100 countries and regions. This success has created the platform of next leaders in international development communities and disseminated their local -oriented and innovativ methods of development to the world.

Despite of the great success in 2014, International Development Youth Forum 2015 will easily go beyond that, thanks to the cooperation from academic community of development studies and various professionals in Japan.

Eligibility

Youth from around the world are eligible to apply, do not need an official English score to apply for IDYF.

Costs

Financial support available, If you need a financial support, please fill in the application. Participation fee includes housing and meals, but not transportation fee.

There is two kinds of scholarship for youth with high potential in developing countries;

Fully funded scholarship covering Participation fee & Flight expense
Exemption of Participation (NOT covering Flight expense).

Application

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: idyf2015.adm@gmail.com.

The official web-page.

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.