Summer School ‘Multicultural Azerbaijan: Learn, Explore, Share’

Posted on June 16, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 June 2015
Open to: international students who are willing to broaden their horizons, learn the experience of Azerbaijani multiculturalism.
Venue: 22 july — 02 august 2015, Baku, Azerbaijan

Description

Baku International Multiculturalism Centre launches the Summer School named “Multicultural Azerbaijan: learn, explore, share” for students, who are interested in developing and deepening their knowledge about Azerbaijani multiculturalism and sharing experiences with one another. Summer School program provides the great opportunity to explore new topics regarding Azerbaijani multiculturalism and benefit from Azerbaijani experience to make a progress in this field in their country.

What are the goals of the Summer school?

Drawing on an increasing interest in the study of one semester special course “Azerbaijani multiculturalism” at 7 (seven) various universities the Summer School «Multicultural Azerbaijan: learn, explore, share» aims at bringing together undergraduate and graduate students of those universities studying this course. Along with the seminars on Azerbaijani history, language, ethnography, culture, the participants will be given the opportunity to experience the realities of Azerbaijan, such as to travel Azerbaijani regions, in which they can explore traditions, different customs and traditions of different ethnic groups. In general, we can identify 3 goals of the course:

To obtain knowledge about Azerbaijani ethnology, culture and history;
To raise awareness about the “Azerbaijani multiculturalism” course not only in theory but also in practice;
To meet friends from all over the world and cooperate with them in the future.

How will you benefit from the Summer School?

While getting knowledge about Azerbaijan, students will obtain practical experience of some key points in studying Azerbaijani multiculturalism. Students are expected to share their experiences, gained during the summer school, among the students of their universities and other universities in the country. Besides, the course provides students with the unique opportunity to collect the materials, photos and information regarding Azerbaijani history, culture and ethnography and utilize them not only in their further experiences but also in our future challenges for foreign students.

All participants will receive certificates at the end of the Summer school.

Eligibility

The Summer School is open to motivated students who are willing to broaden their horizons, get familiarized with Azerbaijani culture and learn the experience of Azerbaijani multiculturalism.

Undergraduate and graduate students may apply. Participation in summer school is available for every student but the preference will be given to those who attended the course “Azerbaijani multiculturalism” which has been delivered at 7 (seven) universities.

Costs

All expenses (travel, accommodation, meals) will be covered by Baku International Multiculturalism Centre.

Application

We kindly ask you to attach the scanned (pdf) version of your passport. For Azeri student scan of identification card.

*The filled blanks must be forwarded to this mail : info@multikulturalizm.gov.az

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, write to: info@multikulturalizm.gov.az

The official web-page.

2015 TOMODACHI EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM

Posted on June 3, 2015 by RedFoxx

http://www.usjapancouncil.org/tomodachi_emerging_leaders_program?utm_campaign=2015_elp&utm_medium=email&utm_source=usjc

OVERVIEW

The U.S.-Japan Council’s TOMODACHI Emerging Leaders Program is an interactive, educational program designed to support the next generation of Japanese American leaders. In 2015, twelve young Japanese American professionals will be selected to attend the U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference in Tokyo, Japan. The Conference is a forum for education and networking among the highest levels of leadership in business, public policy, academia, journalism and community organizations. By providing access to senior leaders and education on relevant topics, the program aims to motivate participants to promote strong and positive U.S.-Japan relations in their personal and professional lives.

The TOMODACHI Emerging Leaders Program is currently in its sixth year. Past participants have created an alumni network to ensure that the commitment to strengthening U.S.-Japan relations is maintained. Continued engagement following the Conference is expected.

Selected applicants will receive transportation, hotel accommodations and Conference registration. They will also become U.S.-Japan Council Associate Members with the first year’s membership waived (membership is normally by invitation and nomination).

Click here to see the flier.

Apply for Coca Cola Full Scholarship , Study at Sabancı MBA, TURKEY!

Posted on May 30, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 5 June 2015
Open to: turkish and International students
Scholarship: tuition fee, dorm fee, monthly stipend, textbook costs,travel costs

Description

Sabanci University, which is a non-profit, foundation university, provides merit-based scholarships to MBA students including international applicants. Number of students receiving scholarships may change depending on the individual amounts. All scholarship requests should be submitted with the application documents during online application. Scholarship decisions are made after the documents in the application package are reviewed and the interview of the candidate is completed. Although GMAT or GRE score is one of the primary criteria used in scholarship decisions, it is by no means the only criterion. For instance, a candidate who has very high GMAT or GRE score may not be accepted to the program if at the end of the interview the committee decides that he lacks a certain level of communication skills. On the other hand, a candidate with an average GMAT or GRE score may be offered scholarship if s/he ranked first in her undergraduate class. Candidates are strongly encounraged to study for the GMAT or GRE examinations, since getting used to the types of questions is essential for getting high scores (just like in all standardized tests).

Sabanci University is happy to announce a very big scholarship opportunity for successful students who are planning to pursue their MBA degree. Candidates with a strong academic and Engineering background apply now for Sabancı MBA and catch the chance of getting the Coca Cola scholarship.

Eligibility

Turkish and International students who are planning to pursue their MBA degree at Sabancı University can apply.

Scholarship

Coca Cola scholarship gives you the full financial support during your education and guarantee your job after your graduation:

covering all the expenses including tuition fee,
dorm fee,
monthly stipend,
textbook costs
travel costs from your home country

Successful program graduate will also be provided a compulsory summer internship and 2 years full time work at Coca Cola in the country of CCI’s choice.

Application

The application process has three steps:

(1) Filling in the online application form : In order to fill-out the online application, applicants do not need to have all of their exam (GMAT, TOEFL etc.) results. To reach the online application system please click here.

(2) Sending the application package : The following application documents (hard-copy versions) must be sent

Signed on-line application affidavit: click here to download.
Copy of the Diploma (or graduation certificate if you have not graduated yet) from an undergraduate institution
A photograph
Transcripts for undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate studies
Detailed resume including specific information on work experience (work experience is not required but seen as an asset)
Two letters of recommendation (if possible, one academic and one professional recommendation are preferred) in signed and sealed envelopes. Click here to download the Recommendation Letter Form.
Statement of Purpose – A well-written statement describing your professional goals and reasons for pursuing an MBA degree at Sabancı University.
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) or GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores. Applicants should request their test score reports to be sent by ETS directly to Sabancı University (institution number 7100). To expedite the processing of your application, please attach an unofficial score report to your application file. For detailed information about GMAT, please visit their web site at www.mba.com. For detailed information about GRE, please visit their web site at http://www.ets.org/gre. GMAT and GRE scores older than five years are not accepted.
English Proficiency Exam Results: Any of the following language test results baring the minimum scores and which are within the validity period as indicated below. Photocopies are acceptable for application but original copies should be submitted during admission.

Students without above language test scores can take Sabancı University English Assessment Examination (ELAE) free of charge. For more information on ELAE, please visit http://sl.sabanciuniv.edu/students/elae

Application Procedure document: Click here to download.

The application package should be sent to (your application will be complete when we receive your application package):

Ms. Burcu Albayrak
Sabancı School of Management
Sabancı University
Orta Mah. Üniversite Cad. No:27
Orhanli, Tuzla 34956 Istanbul
E-mail: mba@sabanciuniv.edu
phone: +90-216 483 9672

(3) Taking the interview : The applicants meeting all the application requirements are invited for an interview. Under special circumstances a candidate may be invited for an interview even though some exam results are not in the application file yet. For instance, a candidate with an acceptable score in a language exam taken more than 2 years ago, or someone who studied at a university where the primary language of instruction is English, may be invited to an interview before a valid English proficiency exam result is available.

The official website or for further information about Scholarships, Fellowships and Grants, please like this page

A Common Word Among the Youth – Fully Funded Programme

Posted on May 28, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 10 June 2015
Open to: young people aged 18-35 who are to promote religious and cultural harmony
Venue: 4 – 9 September 2015, Rabat, Morocco

Description

Applications are now open for the ‘A Common Word Among the Youth’ (ACWAY) programme. This is an all-expenses paid programme that includes several training courses, two international conferences, civic activities, a TV documentary and the opportunity to be a part of a unique global network of young people. ‘A Common Word Among the Youth’ is a global initiative that will be led by young people, of different faiths to build bridges of co-existence by means of dialog and action. In ‘A Common Word Among the Youth’, the aim is to develop a multi-religious network of active youth who will deliver grass-root activities such that they become the agents of change for the coming generations.

The programme will consist of:

Selection and training of 100 young people from around the world representing the world’s major religions to become advocates of co-existence and religious harmony;
Two international conferences to provide opportunities for the young people to network and present their projects and activities to the international community;
Grass-root activities delivered by the young people on co-existence and inter-faith relations;
An online social media platform for the young people to interact and showcase their projects and activities.

In addition to the above the following pilot campaigns will be arranged:

A TV documentary with some of the young leaders involved highlighting the challenges and barriers to co-existence and some of the solutions;
A comprehensive media campaign on co-existence and cultural diversity, using TV, Radio, print media as well as social media.

Eligibility

To be eligible applicants have to meet following requirements:

Age between 18-35 (on 1st January 2015);
Regard oneself as being a follower/believer of one of the following religions;
- Buddhism;
- Christianity;
- Hinduism;
- Islam;
- Judaism;
- Any other religion not mentioned above;
Desire for promoting religious and cultural harmony;
Experience in community activism and/or inter-religious related activities;
An evidenced commitment to effecting positive change. This commitment can come in many forms; ranging from a high level of involvement in community initiatives to social entrepreneurship or from leading responsible business practices to public service;
Leadership ability;
Ability to generate and articulate impactful ideas;
Ability to work as part of a team with people from different backgrounds and religions;
Very good command of the English language (all elements of the programme will be conducted in English);
Prepared to travel abroad (to the Middle East/Europe/US);
Prepared to commit time to the project (attend the training courses, conferences, delivering campaigns and other project related activities). This would span over 12 months in your spare time taking into account your study and/or work commitments;
Happy to be included in photos and filming that could be used in social media as well as TV and print media.

Costs

The following costs will be covered by ACWAY:

Flights;
Visa;
Accommodation;
Food;
Airport transfers (as long as you arrive/depart on the specific dates);
Course material;
Activities/Visits.

How to apply?

The deadline for application is 10 June 2015. For successful application is necessary to register online and fill the Application form HERE. It is possible to nominate the candidate. For nomination please fill the Nomination form HERE.

For more information please follow the official website and FAQ section.

Master in International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame, USA

Posted on May 5, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 December 2015
Open to: candidates of all nationalities
Scholarship: tuition, stipend for housing and living expenses, support for internship

Description

The Kroc Institute’s Master’s Degree in International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame will prepare you for a career in public policy, political change, organizational management or conflict analysis and transformation.

The 2-year master’s program includes:

Coursework in peace and justice theory, contemporary conflicts and strategies of peace, and career paths in public policy, political change, management, and conflict analysis and transformation;
Six months internship at leading organizations in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, or the United States, strengthening professional skills;
Make connections and join a global network of Kroc Institute alumni at work in nearly 100 countries around the world.

As a complement to their academic classwork, every student takes a two-semester Professional Development Seminar, designed to enhance leadership skills, support planning for vocational direction, and sharpen tools for professional success.

Eligibility

Admission to the Kroc Institute’s master’s program is highly selective. Successful candidates have outstanding academic credentials as well as work experience (paid or volunteer) in areas related to peace and justice. Applications are welcome from the candidates of all nationalities.

Scholarship

The scholarship covers the full cost of two years of graduate tuition. Master’s students also receive a stipend for housing and living expenses, and support for the 6-month internship, including travel to and from a Kroc Institute field site in Africa, Asia, Jerusalem, Latin America or the United States.

Master’s students also may apply for professional development funding from the Kroc Institute to support travel and/or other expenses related to participation in a conference or other academic or professional event.

Application

The application deadline is 15 December 2015.

All application materials and detailed information on application process you will find HERE.

For more information visit the official website HERE.

Open Society Youth Fellowship

Posted on April 25, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 May 2015
Open to: applicants no older than 30 years
Scholarship: a stipend of $35,000–50,000 (depending on experience and current income), travel and project costs

Description

The Open Society Youth Fellowship supports young activists and organizers as thought leaders and allies in crafting solutions and new youth-focused approaches to open society challenges.

Youth Fellows should take advantage of the considerable intellectual and logistical resources of the Open Society Foundations and expect to contribute meaningfully to the Foundations’ thinking in return. While fellows will work outside of Open Society Foundations core offices, they will liaise with the Open Society Youth Exchange to identify opportunities for both in-person and virtual engagement with Open Society staff and partners. The Youth Exchange will work with each individual fellow to identify additional opportunities for the fellow to learn from and collaborate with staff and partners through site visits, speaking engagements, and other fora.

Fellows may produce a variety of work products, including publications, such as reports and blog posts; infographics and other visual content; innovative education and training resources and tools; the launch of new campaigns and organizations; and creation of artistic or cultural expression projects. They may also engage in activities such as hosting panel discussions, traveling to conferences, and presenting on their work in other public spaces.

Eligibility

All applicants should be under the age of 30. While we will consider applicants who are currently employed by a civil society organization or university, we will request additional information to confirm that the individual is acting on their own in regards to their proposed project, and that their current employer is flexible with their independent role as a Youth Fellow.

The Youth Exchange accepts proposals from anywhere in the world, with a particular interest in proposals from the global south. Applicants should possess a deep understanding of their particular field and a record of successful movement-building initiatives, innovative project management experience, and/or experience in research/tools development. Applicants must be proficient in spoken English.

Fellowship applications should relate to at least one of the following areas of work:

youth mobilization and innovation in traditional human rights movements (i.e., the LGBTQ rights movement, disability rights, women’s rights, drug policy reform, etc.)
youth participation and civic engagement particularly around elections
youth-led movements
youth-led work in the field of justice (for example, policing, pretrial detention, incarcerated youth, or alternative sentencing)
youth tactics in advocacy and awareness raising (for example new media, arts activism, peer-to-peer networks, etc.) around human rights issues
youth in closed or transitional societies

Scholarship

Fellows will receive a stipend of $35,000–50,000 depending on experience and current income. The fellowship will also cover some travel and project costs related to the fellows’ work to be discussed.

How to apply?

All interested applicants should complete the online application form and submit supporting materials for consideration. Applicants may submit a project proposal or other materials in a language other than English, as long as they also submit an English translation. Certified translations are strongly recommended.

Once the initial information has been entered, applicants receive login details and an ID number that allows them to make additions and revisions to the form until materials are submitted. The ID number should be quoted in any correspondence. The program strongly encourages applicants to submit only electronic supporting materials. However, if applicants have hard copy materials that they feel are essential to the evaluation of their project, they can list these at the end of the project proposal. Fellowship staff will reach out to applicants should it be necessary to review these materials.

Note: Only applicants without internet access may send an application by post. An application form is available in the Download Files section. All others must apply online. For more information or technical difficulties with the online application form, please contact the Youth Exchange at youth.exchange@opensocietyfoundations.org.

Download Files

Open Society Youth Fellowship

High School and College Students: An Opportunity for YOU!

Posted on April 20, 2015 by RedFoxx

Youth Engagement Forum

Saturday, May 30, 2015

8:30 am to 12:30 pm

The Crowne Plaza Riverfront, St. Paul, MN

Some of the most valuable assets we have in the fight against sex trafficking are the energy and compassion of our youth. This year the Demand Change Project will honor the dedication and commitment of local youth; by inviting your full participation in the conference, including a day of special programming for young abolitionists ages 14-23.

For the Youth Engagement Forum, Breaking Free will partner with Gustavus Adolphus College’s social justice theater troupe, I Am We Are, to creatively engage youth in learning about the signs of sex trafficking and how you can intervene safely and effectively. Join us!

Youth Engagement Forum Agenda:

8:30 am: Registration

9:00 am-Noon: Workshops

Noon-12:30 pm: Box Lunches

3:00-5:00 pm: Rally and Walk for Freedom in Downtown Minneapolis (optional)

7:00 pm: Victory Concert Featuring Ashley DuBose (optional, $25 per person)

Youth Engagement Forum Scholarships:

Breaking Free has allotted a limited number of scholarships for Youth Engagement Forum attendance. (Please note that these scholarships are for the Youth Engagement Forum exclusively, not the Demand Change Project.) Scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria: financial need, personal narrative, and the potential to use the material gathered in the forum to engage students’ communities.

Download the Scholarship Application Form and return it to Breaking Free by May 1, 2015 at 5pm.

Questions? Contact Taylor Mitsch.

International Academic Summer School on Well-being «UniverCiTerra» 2015

Posted on April 18, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 20 May 2015
Open to: Students (bachelors, masters or PhD students) from the world leading universities under aged up to 35 years
Venue: 19 July – 8 August 2015 in Tomsk, the Russian Federation

Description

«UniverCiTerra 2015» is a three-week course held in the heart of Russia in Siberia. It is aimed at students, masters and PhD students from world leading universities. The agenda of the School includes seminars, discussions, trainings, workshops and business games, held by leading specialists in the stated fields.

During the School participants will get to know how to construct sustainable and well-being society and find possible ways to solve global issues at interesting classes conducted by the world leading scientists. The 4 most successful projects will be chosen in each module, the results will be recommended for publication in international journals.

The School will be held from July 19 to August 8, 2015 in Tomsk, the Russian Federation,National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University.

Research Topics:

You’ll receive 3 credits in total, and can participate in sports events and fantastic excursions! Every student will get a participant’s pack for studying.

Eligibility

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

Students (bachelors, masters or PhD students) from the world leading universities (according to QS World Universities rankings) under aged up to 35 years;
Fluent English (for non-native speakers – certificate of B1 level or above, or other documents proving the level of English);
A letter of reference from scientific supervisor or professor, supporting students application directly to a contact e-mail address (uct2015tpu@gmail.com);
A motivational letter of an applicant for studying at Summer School written in English (250-300 words);
A valid passport for at least six months beyond the dates of the trip.

Costs

You have a chance to win a scholarship. This scholarship covers costs for travel expenses and accommodation for the duration of studying. The number of scholarships is limited by 50!

The applicants whose motivational letters will be selected as the best will get an opportunity to study at Summer school free of charge.

Application

Participants must register and fill in the form on the school’s website and send it on e-mail uct2015tpu@gmail.com from 15.03.2015 to 20.05.2015.

In order to apply, register HERE.

To participate in the Summer School please follow next steps:

Fill in the Registration Form on the School site
Email paper submission to uct2015tpu@gmail.com

Belinskiy St., 55, TPU Research Library, Office 354, Tomsk, Russia

Tel.: +7 (3822) 56-45-15, 56-33-48
E-mail: uct2015tpu@gmail.com

If you have any questions, write to: Svetlana Dementeva dementeva@tpu.ru
The official web-page.

NATO Internship Programme 2016

Posted on April 12, 2015 by RedFoxx

Dear candidates,

Do you study Political Science, International Relations or Security Studies?

Are you an interdisciplinary candidate with qualifications in Economics, Finance, or Human Resources?

Have you studied Information Technology, Web or Graphic design, Library Sciences orTranslation?

Do you study Aeronautics or Engineering?

Do you have a background in Media or Journalism?

Do you speak Russian, Ukrainian or Arabic?

Are you able to conduct independent research and analysis?

NATO needs your skills !

There are two types of Internship opportunities at the Alliance: the NATO-Funded and the GRANT-funded Internship Programme.

The NATO-funded Internship Programme gives opportunity to a wide range of candidates, while the other opportunity is open for those, whose work is supported from outside sources. And while Candidates interested in a GRANT-funded opportunity can apply throughout the year, the call for the NATO-funded opportunity is open only once per year in Spring with two starting dates, in March and in September the following year. Internships will last 6 months.

The 2016 call for applications for NATO-funded internships will be opened 13th MARCH 2015!

In case you meet all our eligibility criteria, you can apply via this link until 14th April 2015 (midnight CET, Brussels time).

Please refer to our website for more information on the selection timeline:http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/72041.htm

Candidates wishing to apply for a GRANT Funded can submit their application only through the online portal available under “Application”.

NATO Headquarters (HQ) introduced its Internship Programme in 2004. The aim of the programme is to provide a small number of current or recent students with the opportunity to intern with the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels and in a few other NATO bodies.

Kainan University Full Scholarship in Taiwan, 2015-2016

Posted on April 12, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 31 May 2015
Open to: International graduates
Scholarship: tuition fees, housing

Description

Kainan University began life as the Kainan Commercial & Technical High School, which was founded in 1917 and soon earned the reputation of being the finest commercial and technical high school in Taiwan. It was not until January 1990, however, that the dream of our alumni for Kainan to be upgraded to a university began to be realized, with the establishment of a preparatory committee for the Kainan Institute of Technology.

Kainan University is awarding a 4-year full international scholarship. Qualified students who are admitted to the IHP on condition that they are enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of 75 or above, base on a 100-point scale are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Eligibility

Qualified students who are admitted to the IHP on condition that they are enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of 75 or above, base on a 100-point scale are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded for the duration of 4-years.
Kainan University offers full scholarship (tuition and housing). The scholarship does not include textbooks, health insurance, and housing utilities.

Application

All required documents with application form must be mailed directly to Office of International Programs and Services of Kainan University by post.

The deadline to apply is 31 May 2015.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application