Deadline: 5 September 2014 Open to: Azerbaijan Grants: max: $3,000 for alumni groups and $1,000 for individuals.
Description
The US-Educated Alumni Small Grants Program (ASG) is intended to sustain the alumni community and maintain alumni activities by engaging and motivating alumni of various U.S. Exchange programs to participate in community development projects. It seeks to encourage inter-alumni networking, as well as civic engagement by alumni with the broader Azerbaijani Society. The ASG program is funded by the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan and administrated by the US-Educated Azerbaijani Alumni Association (AAA).
Objectives of the ASG:
To encourage projects that aim to give back to the community (such as regional outreach projects);
To partner with a public institution and initiative a public or community service program;
To provide extended support for alumni events or to organize alumni networking opportunities to provide a unified environment, where alumni not only gather but also produce contributing outcome for the general public;
To organize training programs or conferences for professional development of colleagues and/or other alumni (Topics may vary from education and sport to environment).
Eligibility
The grants are open to both USG alumni groups (minimum three alumni) and individual alumni. International and local NGOs, foreign citizens and non-alumni groups are not eligible for grants.
In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:
Applicant/s must be alumni at the time of application;
Applicant/s must currently be residing in the republic of Azerbaijan;
Alumni and recipients of all U.S. Government-funded exchange and training programs, including ECA, USAID, USDA trainings, as well as others with a U.S. Government alumni connection are eligible to apply;
Funded projects can start from September 30, 2014 and end before March 31, 2015 (Project activities can only start after signing grant agreement with AAA).
Grant
The grant funding may not exceed $3,000 for alumni groups and $1,000 for individuals.
Application:
The applicants are encouraged to use the format without any modifications:
Other documents necessary to better evaluate submitted project proposals.
Full package of Application should be emailed to the Project’s Coordinator Mrs. Zahra Amrahova at zahra.amrahova@aaa.org.azand cc to office@aaa.org.az with the subject name Alumni Small Grant Program of your email. Applications must be submitted by September 5, 2014 by midnight. Grant awards will be announced before September 26, 2014. All applicants will be notified about their results.
Deadline: 31 August 2014 ~ for international applicants; 7 September 2014 for Romanian applicants. Open to: participants who are interested in the value of liberty. Venue: 23-28 September 2014, Brasov, Romania
Description
The Center for Institutional Analysis and Development – Eleutheria (CADI), The Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), The Wilfried Martens Center for European Studies (CES), The Institute for Economic Studies Europe (IES- Europe) and The Society for Individual Freedom (SoLib) are receiving applications for The September School of Economics, Politics and Philosophy, scheduled for September 23 – 28, 2014 at a hotel in Brasov (exact location to be updated soon).
This year’s event focuses on the future of freedom and prosperity in Europe.
Eligibility
Applicants would be students and graduates in human and social sciences and in other fields who are interested in the value of liberty.
Costs
Classes, room and board (but not transportation) are paid by the organizers for at least 35 participants. More unsponsored places are also available, please inquire if interested.
Application
Application deadline is August 31 for international applicants and September 7 for Romanian applicants. Succesful applicants from abroad will be announced on September 2 and Romanian participants will be announced on September 10. Please send your applications at andra.bistriceanu@cadi.ro or at office@cadi.ro.
The application must contain:
A short opinion essay in English on any day, lecture or debate title, no longer than 500 words.
Your CV in English. Make sure you mention your name, affiliation and contact data.
Good luck!
Please pass this call to anyone you think may be interested. For further inquiries feel free to write to Andra Bistriceanu atandra.bistriceanu@cadi.ro or call 0040213160252. Please find attached the draft program; follow www.cadi.ro homepage for latest program updates.
Deadline: 27 August 2014, 17.30 (GMT+2) Open to: participants between the ages of 15 and 29 years old, from CEE, CIS and MENA regions Venue: 22-28 September 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey
Description
The International Youth Leadership Academy (IYLA) created and based in Istanbul by a community of international and Turkish partner organizations, including UNICEF, is a space for non-formal education, capacity building and enhancement of leadership skills for youth.
The proposed international training program of IYLA will take place on 22-28 September 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey. The training will be conducted based on the experience and knowledge of experts and trainers from Habitat Center for Development and Governance and UNICEF long with Peace Educators. The main aim of this programme is to develop the capacity of local youth leaders and to support them to actively contribute to their own communities in building peace and to increase their role in peaceful activities.
Eligibility
Participants will be selected from countries in the CEE, CIS and MENA regions. Young people from other parts of the world are also encouraged but the priority will be given to the applications from those given regions. Application criteria are as follows:
be between 15 and 29 years of age,
have the ability to use English as the working language throughout the training program,
represent a youth NGO (priority will be given to those that work on conflict resolution or/peace studies as well as youth participation)
and/or be in youth work (as a volunteer or as a fresh professional)
be willing to play an active role in the sessions,
be able and willing to follow the process and actively implement the activities required by the programme,
have the opportunity to share their new knowledge, skills and contacts within their own organizations following the program,
be committed to carrying out follow-up activities and be active in localising the knowledge,
Working language of the program will be English. Participants should be proficient in English. Training participants will be selected based on gender-equality and diversity of background. Selection will be conducted through the criteria mentioned above.
Costs
Travel costs and accommodation (including meals) will be covered by the program. Only selected applicants will be informed about this process.
Application
Supporting agencies or organizations are requested to send us a reference letter stating how your organization or agency can support you in the follow-up activities. Moreover, there is no format for the letter, yet it is important to see how your participation is important for the sending organization in conducting similar activities in your own community. The letter should be sent to ugla.iyla@gmail.com
Only selected applicants will be informed by 5 September 2014 and receive the program documentation directly.
30 participants will be selected on the basis of the profile outlined above. During the selection process, criteria will be applied to ensure a balance between sexes, geographical regions, and the diversity of religions, cultures, organizations and experiences. Young people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 27 August 2014 at 23:59 (Central European Time) Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years old, from around the world Venue: 28th – 30th October 2014, Baku, Azerbaijan
Description
The First Global Forum on Youth Policies, co-convened by the Office of the United Nations Secretary General’s Envoy on Youth, UNDP, UNESCO and the Council of Europe will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan from 28-30 October 2014, with thanks to the generosity of our host, the Ministry of Youth and Sport of the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in the framework of Azerbaijan’s Chairmanship of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers. The Forum will be supported by youthpolicy.org, an organisation that generates and consolidates knowledge and information on youth policies across the policy cycle, ranging from analysis and policy formulation to implementation and evaluation.
The First Global Forum on Youth Policies will be the basis for providing United Nations member states and other stakeholders with a unique opportunity to engage in a meaningful dialogue which will yield concrete suggestions for specific follow-up action and the way forward for effective youth policies. It is expected that the Forum will bring together an estimated 700 participants including representatives of governments, the youth community, civil society, international development partners, academia and research institutions, donors, the private sector, and more. Within this overall context, and complementary to youth policy practitioners nominated by the Forum co-convenors and participating governments, 200 youth policy practitioners will be selected based on this open call.
Eligibility
Eligible candidates for these 200 ‘open spots’ include:
Youth policy practitioners;
Youth activists and members of youth movements working on youth policy;
Representatives/experts of youth-led organizations, civil society organizations, and networks working on youth policy;
Research experts from institutes, universities and think tanks with a focus on youth policy;
Development experts from organizations, agencies and institutions in the youth sector;
Programming experts from donors active in supporting policy change in the youth field.
Applicants should:
Preferably be aged 18-35;
Be able to communicate professionally in English;
Be experienced in formulation, implementation and/or monitoring of youth policy at the national, regional or global level.
Applications from Azerbaijan will be considered in the same manner as applications from other countries.
Costs
Selected participants of The First Global Forum on Youth Policies will be provided with the following:
Selected participants will be provided with roundtrip air or ground transport ticket: city of departure – Baku – city of return.
Accomodation and meals during the days of the Forum will also be provided.
Participants will be requested not to book individually with hotels in Baku.
All expenses are covered by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan and UNDP Azerbaijan.
Accomodation and meals before or after the Forum are the responsibility of the participant.
Each participant will receive a free visa upon arrival in Baku airport.
Application
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 27th August 2014 (application will close at 23.59 CET). Any application received after this time will not be considered.
The selection of participants will take into consideration the following criteria:
Interest: The applicant is highly motivated to attend and will substantively contribute to the Forum;
Exposure: The applicant has shown past experience of minimum 2 years related to youth policy formulation, implementation and/or research;
Impact: The applicant and his/her organization have the capacity to disseminate the results of the Forum back to the youth community;
Gender and geographical balance;
Young people from underrepresented and marginalised groups and youth policy practitioners working with underrepresented and marginalised groups (such as young people with disabilities, indigenous youth, youth from rural communities/young farmers, young people from conflict affected areas, marginalized ethnic and cultural groups, young people from low social and economic backgrounds, migrants and refugees, young people not in education, employment and training) are encouraged to apply.
All applicants will be notified by September 15, 2014. Successful applicants will be asked to confirm their participation by September 20.
Deadline: 10 October 2014 Open to: current and graduate students Remuneration: unpaid
Description
Applications are invited for spring internships program for undergraduate and graduate students and beginning professionals with practical experience. This internship program is offered in a specific area of museum work at The Museum of Modern Art. These internships are unpaid and for fourteen weeks period starts from January 20 to April 24, 2015. The Museum hosts approximately 40 interns per season in just about every department. Last date to apply is October 10, 2014. Internship is available for fourteen weeks. Internship will start from January 20 to April 24, 2015.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for an internship, applicants should:
One must have a minimum of one and a half years of college completed (or equivalent) by January 2015
intern’s experience and skill should match with departmental needs of MoMA.
current students with at least two years of college completed at the time the specific internship begins, recent college graduates, graduate students and beginning museum professionals.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines to apply
High School students and recent high school graduates should visit our Teens section.
Scholarship
These internships are unpaid.
Application
Interns will receive confirmation by e-mail till December 8, 2014. Select applicants will be contacted to arrange interviews. Applicants can apply via e-mail. Applicants can submit application form, resume, essays, letter of recommendation, transcript and samples of design work. Applicants can apply till October 10, 2014.
Foreign Internship for IIT Students In India, 2014/2015
Deadline: throughout the year for respective running session
Open to: students who are registered in a recognized Engineering Remuneration: unpaid
Description
IIT Delhi and FITT are offering GIPEDI internship for IIT students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate from recognized academic Institutions as well as professionally qualified engineers. Women engineers and meritorious engineering students who need support or have special needs to fulfill professional aspirations are encouraged to apply under its affirmative action initiative. Internship program is offered for the period of 4 months. This internship runs throughout the year in four batches.The Global Internship Program in Engineering Design and Innovation for the Electrical Sciences is coordinated by Prof. Subrat Kar, Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering & Bharti School of Telecommunication Technology and Management / Airtel IIT Delhi Center of Excellence in Telecommunication (AICET) in IIT Delhi. For professionally qualified Engineers, it offers returnships for those who to get back to an active career after a break and Gap Internships for those professionals who wish to switch careers / are between two careers. Women engineers and meritorious engineering students who need support or have special needs to fulfill professional aspirations are encouraged to apply under its affirmative action initiative.
Internship program is offered for the period of 4 months. Internship period starts from July 15, 2014 to December 31, 2014 for fall, from December 15, 2014 to January 15, 2015 for winter, from January 15, 2015 to May 15, 2015 for spring and May 15, 2015 to July 15, 2015 for summer.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for an internship, applicants should:
Applications are invited from students who are registered in a recognized Engineering Institute/college/deemed University in a engineering Disciplines in the Electrical Sciences (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Communication/Telecommunication, Instrumentation and allied Electrical Sciences)
Pre final/final year UG (must have completed at least four semesters/ 2 years of required course work at the start of Internship)
PG must have completed at least two semester / 1 year of required course work) students who are registered in a recognized educational Institute.
graduates/postgraduates in a engineering disciplines related to electrical sciences
Scholarship
These internships are unpaid.
Application
Applicants can apply online or via email. Applicants can apply throughout the year for respective running session.
Period of Application Submission: July 3 – July 16, 2014
The May 18 Academy is an education/training program for domestic/international civil society activists working for human rights, democracy and peace. The May 18 Academy provides special lectures based on the May spirit and a valuable opportunity to share experiences among activists in solidarity. The Academy is comprised of three parts, two for Korean participants (Academy 1 and 3) and one (Academy 2) for international participants. This call is for international participants for Academy 2 (previously known as the Gwangju Asian Human Rights Folk School till 2011).
The May 18 Academy 2 began in 2004. The aim of the May 18 Academy is to introduce participants to Korean history and a variety of democratic movements in Korea including the May 18 Democratization Movement of 1980, through both theoretical and practical experiences. Participants in the Academy engage with Korean modern history of human rights and democracy through a 2 week program of guided fieldtrips to places of significance in Korean modern history, visits with Korean organizations, as well as expert lectures and workshops.
The May 18 Academy 2 strives to contribute to the development of democracy and human rights throughout Asia by hosting 15 invitees from all over the world-but more focusing on Asia-who have been working for human rights and peace organizations in their respective countries. The emphasis is on organizational partnership, so applicants endorsed by their organization will be given priority in the participant selection procedure. Applicants’ organizations should support their staff’s successful completion of the course from the May 18 Academy by providing expenses for issuing of the travel visa and internal travel expenses in their home country aside from the round trip airfare, Korean domestic expenses and accommodation which are provided by the Foundation for him/her.
The May 18 Academy 2 will be held for 2 weeks: from August 20 to September 3, 2014
The May 18 Academy 2 will select 15 participants as below:
ㆍJunior Staff: 6 people (with 2-5 years of experience)
ㆍMiddle Management/Advisory: 6 people (with 5-15 years of experience)
ㆍSenior/Director:3 people (with more than 15 years of experience)
Junior staff and Middle Management/Advisory will be put into groups at the beginning of the program. Each group will be assigned a topic and will deliver a presentation at the end for the educational session. They also are given the chance to present the activities of their organizations.
The lectures are divided and specially targeted for middle management/advisory and junior staff. The foundation offers them slightly separated courses which are customized according to the career-level.
Meanwhile, Senior/Director participants will each deliver a lecture to the participants about human rights and democracy drawn from their experiences and knowledge as Seniors/Directors in the field.
※ Completing the May 18 Academy, the alumni will have an opportunity to apply for a scholarship in the Master of Arts in Inter-Asia NGO Studies(MAINS) program offered by the graduate school of Sungkonghoe University in Seoul. The Foundation has been supporting scholarships being awarded for 3 Academy alumni every year.
– Applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully. The Foundation will only consider applicants who successfully comply with the guidelines and rules.
– Incomplete applications will not be considered (See the application form for more details).
– Applicants should ensure that they have no potential visa problems. If an applicant is denied entry to Korea because of his/her personal matters which are not known to the Foundation, the Foundation does not take any responsibilities for the problems he/she face.
– If an applicant decides not to participate in the May 18 Academy after being selected as a participant, the Foundation will not accept any applications from his/her organization for 3 years.
The May 18 Memorial Foundation will cover the following expenses during the program:
ㆍRound trip airfare
ㆍTransportation expenses in Korea
ㆍAccommodation and food
The following expenses will NOT be covered:
ㆍInternal transportation, including domestic flights in your home country (for example, to/from the airport or to the embassy)
ㆍVisa fee and any other special taxes.
The 15 successful participants are requested to pay the registration fee (50 USD).
About the May 18 Memorial Foundation
The May 18 Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1994 to commemorate the 1980 Gwangju Uprising by continuing the Uprising’s spirit of struggle and solidarity and working towards peace and human rights throughout the world. The Foundation carries out numerous projects in various fields, including organizing memorial events, establishing scholarships, fostering research, publishing materials, dispensing funds, building international solidarity, and awarding the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights.
Application deadline: July 16 2014
How to apply: All applicants must submit the completed application form as well as all the accompanying documents. Application forms can be downloaded from the May 18 Memorial Foundation website / or by contacting directly by email, 518.org@gmail.com and 518folkschool@gmail.com.Please send your completed application to 518folkschool@gmail.com
* Regarding the schedule of the May 18 Academy 2014, we will share with the selected participants later.
The Eastern Mediterranean University is the biggest and international university of Cyprus, located in the northern part of the island. In 1986, it was converted to a state university. The campus is located 2 km from the center of Famagusta city. The university has 139 programs (11 Faculties and 5 Schools) offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as a research infrastructure. The medium of instruction is entirely in English. However, English Preparatory School is available for students who need to improve their English. The university offers variety of sports and social activities. Academic Programs of EMU are broad and include Physical and Social Sciences with considerable research studies via Research Advisory Board. In 2009, EMU have been started offering 50% merit-based scholarship to international students.
The quality of Education of the Eastern Mediterranean University
International University with governmental accreditation;
The opportunity to specialize in a wide range of disciplines; 95 associated and undergraduate, 73 postgraduate programs;
35 years of experience in international education and an excellent level of academic staff;
Quality education in English. Possibility to learn Turkish, German, French, Russian, Spanish, Italian and Greek languages;
Education in a multicultural environment with 16,000 student from 85 different countries and 1,000 instructors from 36 countries;
Situated just five minutes from the Mediterranean Sea, with its own private Beach Club;
Numerous international scientific conferences and symposia throughout the academic year;
Scientific publications in more than one thousand prestigious international journals;
More than 30 scientific and technological research centers;
Modern library with comfortable reading rooms with a total area of 7000 m2, more than 130,000 titles and more than 820 print periodicals;
Free access to students and teachers to all subscribed scientific and academic periodicals;
International accreditation of educational programs within EDEXCEL International, TEDQUAL, International Design Association, AACSB, EAAE, ENHR, UK NARIC, FIIBA, IMHE, Accreditation Board and Technology (ABET);
Cooperation with more than 80 institutions of higher education in 30 countries;
Asset ratio of students to teachers;
The ratio of students and teachers 1-19;
Modern centralized interactive forms of education students;
Special SPIKE programs that encourage students to participate in cultural and social activities and to study related to their specialty disciplines;
Close interaction university students and their parents;
Support for newly arrived foreign students in the country;
Modern classrooms with a strong base and a computer with Internet access;
A unique campus university with its highly developed infrastructure. The total usable floor area 200,000 m2 on campus in 3000 acres of land;
Quiet, comfortable and safe environment for education;
Modern and comfortable dormitories for 6000 students;
Social and cultural activities for students in more than 50 different student clubs;
Closed stadium with 3500 seats, an open stadium with 5,000 seats.
Documents Required for Undergraduate (Bachelor Degree) Application
Photocopies of Higher Secondary School Certificate/attestat/diploma and transcript (mark sheets);
One passport-sized photograph;
Photocopy of the passport (relevant page) or birth certificate;
A copy of proof of English Proficiency, IELTS or TOEFL (if you have).
Documents Required for Graduate (master) and PhD Application
Photocopies of Higher Secondary School Certificate/attestat/diploma and transcript (mark sheets);
Photocopy of Bachelor degree diploma and transcript (mark sheets);
One passport-sized photograph;
Photocopy of the passport (relevant page) or birth certificate;
CV;
A copy of proof of English Proficiency, IELTS or TOEFL (if you have).
After the submission of documents to official representative you will receive an acceptance letter with 50% merit-based scholarship.
International students must apply for admission by the following dates:
September 5th(Fall Semester)
January 31st (Spring Semester)
Completely FREE services of official representative:
■ Acceptance letter (for bachelor degree within 3 working days, for master and PhD applicant within 20 working days);
■ The 50% merit-based scholarship;
■ 50% discount for governmental girl’s dormitory for 1 year;
■ Assisting with accommodation, registration and etc.;
■ Transfer from Ercan airport in North Cyprus;
■ Welcoming package and sim-card;
■ Free orientation program for new students (campus tours, Famagusta tour, tours to historical places, and other cities of Cyprus).
Promotional video of Eastern Mediterranean University:
Information in Russian
Information in Azerbaijani
Why EMU?
EMU is The Only State University.
Having been providing higher education in North Cyprus since 1979 with all programs accredited by the Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK), Eastern Mediterranean University is the only state university in TRNC.
With the inauguration of the newly established Medicine Faculty during the 2012-2013 Academic Year, EMU has been offering quality education through 95 undergraduate and school programs and 73 postgraduate and doctoral degree programs provided by 11 faculties, 5 schools and Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School.
EMU is among the Best Universities of the World
Eastern Mediterranean University was ranked within the best 5% universities among 25,000 world universities. The university was also placed within the first 7% of 5500 European Universities which were included in the rankings. Additionally, in 2013 URAP evaluations, EMU took its well-deserved place within the first 2,000 universities of the world.
EMU offers Education at International Standards
EMU is a full member of the International Association of Universities, the European University Association, Community of Mediterranean Universities and the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World. Giving special importance to international recognition, EMU has received the accreditation of various prominent international accrediting bodies. Along with 5 universities in Turkey, all departments of EMU Engineering Faculty have been granted the accreditation of ABET, the most prestigious accreditation board in the field of engineering.
Similarly, EMU Architecture Faculty holds the MİAK accreditation. Business and Economics Faculty, Tourism Faculty and School of Computing and Technology have been granted the accreditation of FIBAA. Education Faculty English Language Teaching (ELT) Department was accredited by AQAS. Additionally, EMU School of Tourism and Hospitality Management gained the accreditation of TEDQUAL and the Computer Technologies and Information Systems offered by School of Computing and Technology (SCT) successfully passed ASIINaccreditation process. EMU Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School has successfully obtained EDEXCEL accreditation. Last but not least, our University’s Business and Economics Faculty is a full member of EFMD and AACSB along with only three universities in Turkey.
EMU provides Education for an “International Career”
With its highly developed infrastructure, prominent academic staff members, 16,000 students from 85 and 1,000 academics from 35 different countries, quality programs in English, the opportunity of learning a second foreign language, student exchange programs, rich sports, social and cultural activity opportunities, international accreditations, an international teaching context, and a diploma recognized throughout the world, EMU prepares its students for their international careers by educating them in becoming creative and competitive individuals with entrepreneurial skills.
EMU offers High Quality and Rich Campus Life
Students of EMU benefit from a wide variety of sports facilities. A modern stadium with a capacity of 5,000 seats, tartan athletics track, cardio center, spinning and TRX halls and an open area of 66,500 m2 for sports and closed sports complex with a capacity of 3,500 seats are only some of the facilities from which students can benefit.
EMU offers a colorful and high quality campus life enriched by numerous social and cultural activities organized by more than 50 student clubs and international student associations operating under the International Center.
Special Centers Serving Students
EMU has a fully equipped Health Center with 13 specialist doctors and a private ambulance. As well as the Health Center, there are over 30 research centers some of which directly provide services for students. Students can directly benefit from the services of the Center for Psychological Counseling, Guidance and Research (PDRAM) and the Center for Graduate Communications and Career Research.
Unlimited Accommodation Opportunities
Modern on-campus dormitories provide residential facilities for 6,000 students. The University also rents houses/flats on behalf of students who wish to live in the city.
Double Major and Minor Program Applications
While giving the students a chance to gain expertise in a specific field, EMU also provides opportunities for developing oneself in other areas. Students registered to EMU programs may benefit from double major and minor program applications if they meet the required conditions.
Student Exchange Program Opportunities
With the aim of giving the students a chance to have an educational experience in different institutions, EMU has settled numerous student exchange program collaborations with prominent institutions throughout the world. Students who choose to take part in these student exchange programs are offered the opportunity of studying in a host institution for a semester and transferring the credits gained in these institutions back to EMU. Some of the institutions Eastern Mediterranean University has settled student exchange collaborations are with Central Connecticut State University, California Long Beach State University, San Diego State University and Louisiana State University in the USA.
Deadline: 30 June 2014 at 23:59 New York City local time Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 30 years old Venue: 29-30 August 2014, Bali, Indonesia
Description
We have the pleasure to announce that the 6th Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations will take place in Bali, Indonesia, on 29 and 30 August 2014. The theme of the Forum will be “Unity in Diversity: Celebrating Diversity for Common and Shared Values”.
This Forum will bring together participants including youth, political and corporate leaders, civil society activists, representatives of faith communities, journalists, etc. to work together and agree on joint actions to improve relations across cultures and religions and build a lasting peace.
A total of 100 youth from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds and with outstanding track records in intercultural dialogue and youth work will be selected as participants of the Youth Event which will take place on 28 August 2014. A total of 40 places will be allocated to international participants and 60 places will be allocated to Indonesian participants.
The topic of the Youth Event will focus on “The Role of Youth in Promoting “Unity in Diversity” through Education, Media, and Migration”. Participants selected for the Youth Event will join other participants to the 6th UNAOC Forum on 29 and 30 August 2014.
The Youth Event will be output-oriented and will focus on collective reflectionrather than on presentations of individual projects implemented by youth organizations at the event. In addition, it will help youth establish contacts, actively exchange and explore how they can collaborate together, before and after the Forum. Youth will be invited to multiply the results of the Youth Event and the Forum after they return home. The tentative program of the Youth Event and the 6th UNAOC Forum will be available on-line in July 2014.
The Indonesian government is offering some support for the 100 youth representatives wishing to attend the UNAOC Forum in Bali.
Eligibility
For these 100 places at the Youth Event, eligibility criteria are as follows:
• Age: applicants are between the ages of 18 years old and 30 years old at the time of the Youth Event.
• Organization: applicants are members of non-government and non-for-profit youth-led organizations (organizations led by youth for the benefit of youth), or have experience in youth activities. Mandate of the youth organization or youth activities is related to the UNAOC’s objectives.
• English: applicants have a good command of English is required to take part in the 6th UNAOC Youth Event and Forum.
Costs
For international participants: Covered by host: International airfare (round trip ticket, departure from the capital only, economy class, most direct route, no changes on route or dates possible), accommodation (shared accommodation with other participants of the same gender), local meals on 28, 29 and 30 August 2014, as well as local transportation (shuttle bus). Covered by participants: Transportation to and from the capital airport in the country of residence is to be covered by the participants. Participants are also responsible for obtaining necessary visas for Indonesia as well as transit visas. Participants will need to cover all visa related costs (fees, pictures, mailing, local transportation needed to obtain any of these visas). Participants must obtain their own travel and medical insurance for their stay in Bali. Participants also need to possess adequate money for incidental expenses such as phone calls, meals outside of the Forum venue, souvenirs, taxis, etc.
For Indonesian participants: Covered by host: Airfare (round trip ticket, departure from the closest domestic airport, economy class, most direct route, no changes on route or dates possible), accommodation (shared accommodation with other participants of the same gender), local meals on 28, 29 and 30 August 2014, as well as local transportation (shuttle bus). Covered by participants: Participants need to possess adequate money for incidental expenses such as phone calls, meals outside of the Forum venue, souvenirs, taxis, etc.
Application
The application deadline is 11:59 PM (New York time) on 30 June 2014. Any application received after this time will not be considered. Send your application to bali@unaocyouth.org
The selection of participants will be done according to the following criteria:
• Interest: Applicant is highly motivated to attend and will substantively contribute to the Youth Event, as well as to the 6th UNAOC Forum (35 points);
• Exposure: The applicant has shown past experience related to the UNAOC issues/focusing on cross-cultural dialogue (30 points);
• Impact: The applicant and his/her organization have the capacity to disseminate the results of the 6th UNAOC Forum back to the youth community (e.g. access to a large network of youth or youth organizations at a local level) (35 points);
Please note that there are only 100 places for the Youth Event and that participation is solely based on this application process.
Deadline: 23 June 2014 Open to: schools worldwide Prize: cash prizes of maximum $5,000, laptops and cameras
Description
The School Enterprise Challenge is a competition to inspire and reward the next generation of social entrepreneurs. From milkshake bars in Mauritius, to fish farming in Uganda, to a Fair Trade cafe in Scotland, thousands of young people from all over the world are setting up inspirational school enterprises that are giving them hands-on business experience.
This year the School Enterprise Challenge is a three stage, global competition:
Register and submit business idea (1 month) – Schools register online and gain access to a free suite of educational resources;
Develop and submit business plan (6 weeks) – Opportunity to connect with other schools and apply for mentors;
Implement a school business and submit a final report (up to 4 months).
Benefits
Schools win fantastic prizes including $5,000 in cash, laptops and cameras;
Teachers get easy to follow lesson plans and resources;
Students gain real life, transferable skills in a practical and fun way;
Schools get international recognition as an entrepreneurial school;
Participants in 2013 earned on average $810 USD in extra income for their school.
Eligibility
The School Enterprise Challenge is open to schools worldwide.
Application
Registration for this year’s School Enterprise Challenge is open until 23 June 2014. Register your school HERE.
The Eastern Mediterranean University is the biggest and international university of Cyprus, located in the northern part of the island. In 1986, it was converted to a state university. The campus is located 2 km from the center of 
