National Geographic Gives Grants to Young Explorers!

Posted on January 29, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: ongoing
Open to: internationals aged 18-25 whose projects are generally not covered by other sources of funding
Grants: range between US $2,000 and $5,000

Description

Young Explorers Grants (YEG) offer opportunities to individuals ages 18 to 25 to pursue research, conservation, and exploration-related projects consistent with National Geographic’s existing grant programs, including: the Committee for Research and Exploration (CRE), the Expeditions Council (EC), and the Conservation Trust (CT). In addition, the YEG program recently teamed with the Luce Foundation to provide increased funding opportunities for fieldwork in 18 Northeast and Southeast Asian countries, including Brunei, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Eligibility

The Young Explorers Grants Program supports a variety of projects—and an age-range of applicants—that are generally not covered by other sources of funding. Applicants are not required to have advanced degrees. However, a record of prior experience in the fields of research, conservation, or exploration should be submitted as it pertains to the proposed project.

Funding is not restricted to United States citizens—foreign nationals are invited to apply. Researchers planning work in countries abroad should make great effort to include at least one local collaborator as part of their team.

Grants

Young Explorers Grants vary in amount depending on significance of the project, though most range between US $2,000 and $5,000 at the maximum. National Geographic Society funds often serve as complementary support—thus the program encourages applicants to seek additional, concurrent funding from other sources.

Grant Restrictions:

National Geographic Society grants may not be used for indirect costs, overhead, and other expenses not directly related to the project. Fringe benefits are also excluded, as are salaries.
Funds may not be used for travel to scientific/professional meetings or conferences, tuition, vacations, study abroad programs, volunteer activities, legal actions, land acquisition, endowments, construction of permanent field stations, or publication of research results.
Grant recipients are expected to provide the National Geographic Society with rights of first refusal for popular publication and other media coverage of their findings.

Application

There are three grant programmes available:

Committee for Research and Exploration funds hypothesis-based scientific research. Consult the CRE website for more information on the fields of research funded.
The Conservation Trust funds innovative and applied approaches to conservation with potential for global application. Consult the CT website for more information on the types of projects funded.
The Expeditions Council funds exploration and adventure around the world. Consult the EC website for more information on the types of programs funded.

Applying for a Young Explorers Grant is a two-step process. First, you must submit a pre-application form online. If your pre-application is approved, you will be sent an email with a link and a password giving you access to our full application online. Before you submit a pre-application, there are a few things you should take into consideration:

The pre-application form can be completed in multiple sessions. You will be allowed to save your work and complete it at another time;
You will be asked to upload an electronic copy of your curriculum vitae (CV) while completing the form. Instructions will be provided;
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If you have any questions about the online pre-application form, consult our Frequently Asked Questions. If you don’t find the answer to your question, please email the question to the fund you are applying to: cre@ngs.org, conservationtrust@ngs.org, or council@ngs.org. Please remember to include Young Explorers Grant in the subject line.

The Young Explorers Grants Program accepts pre-applications throughout the year. Please submit your pre-application at least eight months prior to your field dates, at least six months for the Expeditions Council. If your application is approved—a decision which takes about eight weeks—the relevant grant program will send you an email with a link to the full application online. The names of three academic or professional references and a curriculum vitae are to be included with the full application.

The application forms and the official call are found HERE.

European Youth Media Days Conference 2014, France

Posted on January 29, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1st of March, 2014
Open to: young journalists aged 18 to 30 who are citizens or legal residents of an EU country only
Venue: 8-11 May 2014, in Strasbourg, France.

Description

The European Youth Event (EYE), which will take place in Strasbourg in May, will gather around 5000 youngsters from all over Europe. These active young people will be discussing the economic, social and political situation of the European Union through different themes: Digital Revolution and Data Protection, Youth Unemployment, Sustainable Development, Future of Europe, and Europe as a Global Player.

The European elections in 2014 will be the next historical mark for the European Union. If these elections were to reflect that the EU does not succeed in engaging closer with its citizens and making visible how they can contribute to the European project its democratic foundation would become increasingly weak. What does the young generation think of the European Union’s performance?

The participants of the European Youth Media Days (EYMD) 2014 special edition: Voice of Youth will report from the event, preparing the special report and multimedia documentation that will later on be handed to newly elected members of European Parliament.

We are looking for 20 young motivated journalists to become part of the team that will organise the 2014 edition of the European Youth Media Days, one of the biggest events for young media-makers in Europe. The team members will facilitate ten media workshops and will assist participants and the European Youth Press organisational team during the event. They will also be in charge of communicating and promoting the event across Europe.

The 2014 edition of the European Youth Media Days, which is organised by the European Parliament in collaboration with the European Youth Press – network of young media makers, will take place in the European Parliament from 8 to 11 May 2014, in Strasbourg, France.

120 young journalists aged between 18 and 30 will have the chance to report from inside the European Parliament on the European Youth Event, on current issues relating to the EU and the upcoming parliamentary elections.

As part of the organising team you will get significant insight into the world of media and politics at the European level. You will also have the chance to build a Europe-wide network of contacts and gain project management skills. You will have the opportunity to interact with members of the European Parliament, professional journalists, experts and engage in intercultural exchange with the participants and the other members of the team. The position is voluntary.

The ideal candidate will be motivated and proactive and will preferably have worked with people coming from different cultural backgrounds. He or she will have a journalism background and strong communication, team spirit and organising skills. A very good knowledge of English is necessary to communicate with participants coming from the 28 EU member states. Previous involvement in the European Youth Media Days or in other European Youth Press projects is a plus.

Team members will have to be available online before the event and able to dedicate a few hours a week to the European Youth Media Days from the moment they are chosen to be part of the team. They are expected to arrive in Strasbourg on 7 May and leave on 11 May. Team members will have to be working journalists (aged between 18 and 30) and citizens or legal residents of one of the EU Member States.

Costs

Team members’ travel costs (specific conditions apply, more detailed information will be given after you have been selected) will be reimbursed by the European Parliament 3 to 6 weeks after the event, upon submission of all necessary documents (instructions and forms will be sent by the European Parliament prior to the event). In addition, the European Parliament will pay a lump sum of 720 Euros to team members involved in the project to cover accommodation, local transport and meals in Strasbourg. The lump sums will be paid together with the travel reimbursement. Team members will have to arrange their own travel.

European Youth Press will assist with accommodation arrangements in Strasbourg. Team members are responsible to provide the European Parliament with all necessary documents requested for reimbursement. Attention: for team members living in Strasbourg no lump sum or travel cost will be paid.

Conditions for application and deadline

The call is open to young journalists who:

Are aged between 18 and 30 years
Are EU citizens/legal residents of one of the 28 EU Member States, residing within a EU Member State
Are working as a journalist (proved by a valid press card or, failing that, a letter of instruction from the media they work for)
Have a very good knowledge of English

Applications deadline is 1 March 2014, 23h59 CET.

Please use this form to submit your application. Highlight how you comply with the profile of an EYMD team.

For any questions, please send an email with the subject “EYMD team questions” to questions@youthmediadays.eu .

We look forward to working with you in the European Parliament in Strasbourg!

“Challenges of member and non-member countries of the European Union”, Georgia

Posted on January 29, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 March 2014
Open to: young researchers, students of BA (bachelor) and MA (master) up to 29 years old from European Union’s countries and for non-European Union’s countries
Venue: 9-16 May 2014, Tbilisi, Georgia

Description

The European Union is an Economic and political union of 28 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The EU operates through supra system of supranational independent institution and intergovernmental negotiated decisions by the member states. Some agreements that are mostly related to European countries, as defined by geographic criteria, also include countries outside the continent. Several Regional integration efforts have effectively promoted intergovernmental cooperation and reduced the possibility of regional armed conflict. Other initiatives have removed barriers to free trade in European regions, and increased the free movement of people, labor, goods, and capital across national borders.

The EU offers to countries both bilateral and multilateral measures for enhanced cooperation. The partner countries will come closer to the EU depending on their individual capabilities and timeframe and together Eastern partners will cooperate more on issues related to the EU, share their experience and best practices among themselves.

Despite of non-member countries nowadays it’s clear that problems are increasing in EU countries too. Most of important problem is economical crises which was very actual last a few years. But Georgia and other countries which are near the EU they still want to join this International organization. People think that they will have chance to make their lifestyle higher than they have now. It’s very interesting to understand EU member and non-member countries young researchers and students ideas about this issue.

This project will give chance to international students and researchers to share their minds and start cooperating. This kind of meeting will help young generation to be more developed, self-confident and to be involved in international youth activities.

Aims: During the International Youth forum the European Union member and non-member countries students and young researchers will have opportunities to share their experiences and knowledge with each other. They will have discussion which will help to understand the meaning of membership of EU. The object of the forum is future development of students and young researchers’ international cooperation in the frame of this EU it is important to have intellectual dialogue. It is encouraging participants to present their own research and posters and exchange in International level. International youth forum contains two days conference and other days cultural program in Tbilisi and out of the city. Participants are required to preferably attend the full length of the event.

To support and promote students international dialogue in the region;
Strengthening educated and informed youth society;
Demonstrate students abilities and knowledge;
Experience of discussion;
To support young scientists;
Support integration process of students in Regional level;

Conference Topics: Challenges of EU of : History, Treaties, Geography, Politics, Legal system, Justice and home affairs, foreign relations, economy, educational and science, demographics, culture and sport…

Conference Working Languages:

Georgian;
English;
Russian;

DRAFT PROGRAMME OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AIMS:

To support and promote students international dialogue in the region;
Strengthening educated and informed youth society;
Demonstrate students abilities and knowledge;
Experience of discussion;
To support young scientists;
Support integration process of students in Regional level;

Eligibility

young researchers, students of BA (bachelor) and MA (master) up to 29 years old from European Union’s countries and for non-European Union’s countries can apply

Costs

A fee of 100 Euro for European Union’s countries and for non-European Union’s countries 50 euro, which includes accommodation, conference materials, coffee-break and ala-freshet.

Application

Proposals must take the form of a detailed abstract that should not exceed 2 pages (1spaced) written in English or Russian (Times New Roman- English/ Russian) .

Please use the registration form template ***(Download HERE)*** and send it to IYF@Europe.com until March 15 2014.

Initiative Group of Students:

Givi Kldiashvili
Ilia Tavkhelidze
Marine Mamulashvili
Mariam Kirvalidze
Otar Tevdoradze
Ketevan Khorava
Ani Pureliani

United Nations Academic Impact Student Essay Contest 2014

Posted on January 25, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 21 February 2014
Open to: full-time college or university students (18 years of age or older) from all over the world
Prize: the winners will be invited to New York to participate in a series of events June 25-29

Description

The United Nations Academic Impact is a program of the Outreach Division of the Department of Public Information. It is open to all institutions of higher education granting degrees or their equivalent, as well as bodies whose substantive responsibilities relate to the conduct of research. Its essential frame of reference is:

To bring into association with the United Nations, and with each other, institutions of higher learning throughout the world.
To provide a mechanism for such institutions to commit themselves to the fundamental precepts driving the United Nations mandate, in particular the realization of the universally determined Millennium Development Goals
To serve as a viable point of contact for ideas and proposals relevant to the United Nations mandate.
To promote the direct engagement of institutions of higher education in programs, projects and initiatives relevant to this mandate.

Principles

The United Nations Academic Impact is informed by a commitment to support and advance ten basic principles:

A commitment to the principles inherent in the United Nations Charter as values that education seeks to promote and help fulfill;
A commitment to human rights, among them freedom of inquiry, opinion and speech;
A commitment to educational opportunity for all people regardless of gender, race, religion or ethnicity;
A commitment to the opportunity for every interested individual to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for the pursuit of higher education;
A commitment to building capacity in higher education systems across the world;
A commitment to encouraging global citizenship through education;
A commitment to advancing peace and conflict resolution through education;
A commitment to addressing issues of poverty through education;
A commitment to promoting sustainability through education;
A commitment to promoting inter-cultural dialogue and understanding, and the “unlearning” of intolerance, through education.

For more information: http://outreach.un.org/unai/

Essay Topic:

The essay should relate to ideas of global citizenship and understanding and to the role that multilingual ability can play in fostering these. The essay should reflect your academic, cultural, and national context.

Eligibility Guidelines

Full-time college or university students, 18 years of age or older, can participate in the contest.
An authorized faculty member or university administrator must sponsor your participation in the contest by completing the form under the tab: Faculty/University Reference Form. The university representative must attest that you are a full time student and that you are going to submit an essay in an official language of the United Nations that is not your first language or language of instruction in your primary or secondary education.
Once the reference has been received and confirmed, you will be sent an email with further instructions about how to enter the contest and upload your essay.

How to Enter

Write your essay, according to the eligibility rules and guidelines.
Show your essay to a Faculty Member or University Administrator who can attest to the fact that you have followed the contest rules. Have that Faculty Member or University Administrator complete the Reference Form in support of your participation in the contest.
Once the Reference Form has been received and verified by Many Languages, One World, you will receive further information, and a link where you can complete your application and upload your essay to the contest website.
Complete your application form. Be sure to include your national identity card number or passport number showing your name as it appears on your passport or official documents. Do not submit your photo.
Upload your essay to the contest website.

Selection Process

Step 1: A language specialist will read and score your essay according to a scoring rubric. After February 21 deadline all essays will be scored and the best essays will be passed to the next stage of the competition.
Step 2: These Finalists will be invited to complete a personal interview regarding their essay. This interview will be conducted at a location in your city and you must submit your photo identification. You will be asked a series of questions and your answers will be videotaped. You must sign a waiver allowing the judges to use the videotape to select Finalists. If a local interview cannot be organized, you will be interviewed online using SKYPE.
Step 3: The essays and video tapes will be reviewed by a panel of international judges based on the scoring of Step 1 and Step 2, which include written and spoken language proficiency and the originality and quality of thought in your essay and interview.

Notification

On or before March 15 ELS Educational Services, Inc. will notify the 10 Winners for each of the six languages. Winners will receive a letter of invitation to the Many Languages, One World Global Youth Forum from ELS Educational Services, Inc. At that time winners will also receive complete rules of participation for the Global Youth Forum. Winners are required to sign a statement promising to abide by all of these, and agreeing that they will be sent home immediately if they disobey any of them. Winners will also receive detailed instructions about visa application, e-ticketing for your round trip (non- refundable) air ticket*, arrival procedures and the agenda of the Youth Forum which will take place from June 25th-29th 2014.

*No e-ticket will be issued until the winner’s signed statement has been received by Many Languages, One World.

Contest Rules:

The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), in collaboration with ELS Educational Services, Inc., (ELS) invites students, 18 years of age or older, who are enrolled in a full-time course of study at a college or university, to participate in an essay contest on the theme “Many Languages, One World.”

The essay should relate to ideas of global citizenship and understanding and to the role that multilingual ability can play in fostering these. Entries of up to 2000 words in length must be in an official language of the United Nations that is not the entrant’s first language or language of instruction in his or her primary or secondary education. The official languages of the United Nations are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

Entries must be uploaded to the website ManyLanguagesOneWorld.ELS.edu by February 21, 2014. An institutional representative will have to attest that the entrant is a student of the institution, in good standing, and that the essay is in an official language of the United Nations that is not the entrant’s first language or language of instruction in his or her primary or secondary education and is the original, unaided work of the entrant.

A panel of judges will decide upon a total of sixty student winners of the competition—10 in each of the six languages. The winners will be invited to New York in 2014 to participate in a series of events between June 25 and June 29, 2014. These events will include a Global Youth Forum on the 10 principles of the United Nations Academic Impact, multilingualism and global citizenship at the United Nations Headquarters, preceded by a preparatory students’ conference. Sightseeing and recreation will also be arranged by ELS.

All winners will be given certificates of participation by ELS, signifying they have won the Student Essay Contest arranged in cooperation with the United Nations Academic Impact.

ELS will pay for roundtrip economy class fares in carriers of its choosing between the commercial airport nearest the winner’s home city and New York, and be responsible for the winner’s travel, room and meals from their arrival on June 25th until their departure on June 29th, 2014. No extensions of stay or early arrivals will be possible. Winners are responsible for all documentation relating to their journey, including passports and visas and the costs related to these, as well as appropriate medical insurance for their journey and stay in the United States.

It is your responsibility to obtain a passport and visa to enter the USA. You will be required to comply with the rules and regulations of participation in the event. Your e- ticket will only be issued to you after we receive copies of your passport and a signed copy of your acceptance of the terms and conditions of participation.

ELS Educational Services, Inc. will sponsor this event. Any student who violates the terms of participation will be expelled from the Youth Forum and will be sent home immediately.

While the entrants shall retain the rights to their essays, by participating in the contest they grant ELS and the UN a worldwide, exclusive, royalty-free, and irrevocable license to use the content of the essays in whole or in part. In addition, the winners grant ELS permission to photograph, record, and videotape all activities during the conference. These recordings and photographs will become the property of ELS for didactic use at their discretion, in all media, in perpetuity, to promote multilingualism and global understanding. The winners also grant the United Nations permission to photograph, record, and videotape all activities during the conference. These recordings and photographs will become the property of the United Nations.

For more details visit the official website HERE.

Model United Nations Göttingen‏, Germany

Posted on January 24, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15^th of February 2014
Open to: University students all over the world
Venue: 20th-23^rd June 2014 , Georg- August University of Göttingen, Germany

Description

The application for Chairpersons has just opened! Join the Secretariat of the 6th edition of the GöMUN from 20th to 23rd of June 2014 and do not miss the chance to be part of an amazing team!

The GöMUN takes place in Göttingen, a wonderful little university town in the middle of Germany. As the university of Göttingen has over 26 000 students, many of them from all over the world, our MUN is very popular and international. If you want to be part of that cosmopolitan atmosphere apply now!

The theme of our 6th edition is “Security or liberty – a decision to make?” and the simulated committees will be the United Nations Security Council, the United Nations Human Rights Council and the Economic and Social Council.

In order to be selected, the following criteria will be considered:
• university student;
• excellent command of the English language;
• relevant MUN experience or participation in similar simulations

The application should contain a motivation letter, the committee you apply for including one topic proposal, as well as your CV. Please submit your application tosecretariat@munsg.de as pdf files, before Saturday, February 15th at 12.00 CET.

We look forward to meeting you

Nadja Taeger and Thomas Michaelis
Secretaries-General of GöMUN 2014

Eligibility

• university student;
• excellent command of the English language;
• relevant MUN experience or participation in similar simulations

Application

The application should contain a motivation letter, the committee you apply for including one topic proposal, as well as your CV. Please submit your application to secretariat@munsg.de as pdf files, before Saturday, February 15th at 12.00 CET.

7th Summer Institute in Economic Geography Frankfurt

Posted on January 24, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 7 February 2014
Open to: active young researchers from around the world
Venue: 20-26 July 2014 in Frankfurt, Germany

Description

The Summer Institute represents a unique approach to advanced graduate training and early-career professional development for those entering the field of economic geography, oriented to the highest standards of international practice. By bringing together a group of active young researchers from around the world and a small group of internationally renowned faculty, the Summer Institute seeks to make a distinctive contribution to the ongoing development and social and intellectual “reproduction” of the subdiscipline, complementing existing graduate training and faculty mentoring programs.

The Summer Institute seeks to invigorate discussions across the community of economic geographers concerning enduring issues like ethics and research methods, while constructively ventilating contemporary controversies and debates in this fast-moving field. And it has actively facilitated network-building and mutuality of respect and understanding amongst the rising generation of economic geographers, many of whom made a transition into successful careers in the universities and beyond.

Since its inaugural meetings in Wisconsin in 2003 and Bristol in 2004, the Summer Institute has moved to a biannual cycle. The Summer Institute is open to advanced doctoral students (usually after the fieldwork stage), postdoctoral researchers, and recently appointed faculty (normally within 3 years of initial continuing appointment) from around the world.

Goals

Now firmly established in practice, the goals of the Summer Institute in Economic Geography are:

to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the innovatory developments and continuing challenges in the field of economic geography, broadly defined;
to facilitate more effective communication, lateral learning and innovation, and mutual appreciation across what has become diverse field, in methodological, theoretical, geographical, and substantive terms;
to enable the growth of collaborative and professional networks for early-career economic geographers, across an international peer group;
to support the internationalization of research/research training in economic geography; and
to complement and add value to extant programs of graduate training/early-career mentoring.

The Summer Institute provides a unique opportunity to investigate—in a residential workshop setting—a series of leading edge theoretical, methodological, and research-practice issues across the field of economic geography, along with a range of associated professional and career development matters. The program deliberately leaves a certain amount of space for unstructured interactions, while featuring a wide array of formal sessions on topics, ranging from interrogation of emergent literatures and current debates to the evaluation of innovative methodological approaches, and from skills development in areas like grant applications and journal publishing to the consideration of economic-geography careers inside and outside the academy.

Philosophy

The following approach has been developed and refined through previous meetings of the Summer Institute:

A “catholic” view of economic geography is adopted, building upon its strength as a variegated field which spans everything from regional science to feminism and Marxism. The Summer Institute does not have an “editorial” position, but seeks instead to open up dialogues across the field (and indeed into cognate disciplines like Sociology, Economics, Urban Planning, Anthropology, Development Studies, and Political Science—all of which have been represented at previous meetings). The Summer Institute does not attempt to impose a particular intellectual project or favored methodology, but seeks instead to work within and strengthen subdisciplinary traditions of vigorous pluralism.
A singular and sustained focus is placed on the needs and interests of the “rising generation” of early-career economic geographers, those who will make the field their own in the coming years, the intention being to facilitate mutual understanding across this variegated field; to enable emerging scholars to build networks, nationally and internationally; and to augment research capacity.
There is an emphasis on the continued internationalization of economic geography, both as a community of practitioners and as a field of research practice.
In contrast to the hurried and pressurized format of conventional, large-scale conferences, the Summer Institute seeks to establish relationships and extended conversations, reflected in (a) its format as a 6-day meeting, involving time for “off-program” conversations (e.g. during evening or social events, and during field trips) and (b) the practice of combining conventional research presentations with a range of alternative session formats (such as roundtable discussions, “practicals” on proposal writing and the deconstruction of syllabi, Q&A sessions with journal editors, etc.). In other words, the Summer Institute is not “just another conference.”

Program

The Summer Institute occupies a previously unfilled niche in organizational terms, meeting a need for a relatively small, extended meeting oriented to early-career researchers, in which there are a range of opportunities for deliberation, reflection, and sustained discussion. The program of activities includes:

Plenary presentations from each of the featured contributors, typically focused on major debates or advances in the field or reflections on the economic geography research “process” itself (embracing issues research design, ethics, access, dissemination, links with non-academic interests and constituencies, and so forth).
Thematic discussions, debates, and conversations, dealing with major issues confronting economic geography, including defining the “boundaries” of economic geography; the relationship between economic geography and its sister disciplines; questions of social and policy relevance; and methodological training in quantitative and qualitative research.
Skills-based sessions on writing for journals, successful grant applications, working with the media, and combining academic and consultancy or policy research, and teaching economic geography. Featured speakers at the Summer Institutes possess broad experience of publishing and journal editing, of writing and evaluating research proposals, of working and teaching in various institutions and national “systems,” and of different kinds of research practice.
A day-long fieldtrip provides an opportunity for participants to spend some time outside the seminar room, getting to know their host region.

Eligibility

The Summer Institute is open to:

Currently registered doctoral students (excluding those in the first year of study).
Postdoctoral researchers in universities, public and private organizations, research centers, think tanks, and NGOs.
Recently appointed faculty/lecturers in temporary or permanent positions (normally within 3 years of initial appointment).
Other young researchers with an active interest in economic geography, broadly defined, and those new to the field. Applications from researchers in cognate fields are welcomed, and broad international participation is especially encouraged. Participation at Summer Institute meetings is limited to around forty. Selection decisions are made by an international panel.

Costs

Local costs are covered; travel assistance available. The Summer Institute has benefited from the support of Economic Geography since its inception. Financial support from the National Science Foundation, the Economic and Social Research Council, the Hallsworth Fund at Manchester University, the Office of UBC’s Vice President for Research, Sage Publications, Worldwide Universities Network and the University of Zurich is gratefully acknowledged.

Application

Applying to attend the Summer Institute

Applications are adjudicated by an international selection panel.

Application forms for the Frankfurt Summer Institute are available here.

Closing date for applications is February 7, 2014.

For further information, please visit the official website.

Call for applications | International Summer School 2014, Kazakhstan

Posted on January 24, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 12 May 2014
Open to: international students who meet the requirements for Summer School
Venue: 21 July – 8 August 2014, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Description

At the KIMEP University International Summer School, you will take classes in business, law, or the social sciences taught by distinguished international faculty. You will meet the people of Kazakhstan, as well as dozens of other international students. We offer 12 courses taught by prominent visiting and KIMEP faculty. You can earn 3 credits (6 ECTS) and a certificate from KIMEP.

9th – LARGEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD
ALMATY – Rich and diverse range of social, cultural and sports activities…

British portal The Rough Guide has rated cities worth visiting in 2014. Almaty city is among top 10: “It’s no longer the capital (that title went to Astana in 1997) but Almaty remains Kazakhstan’s most alluring city. Its setting along the old Silk Road, with rippling mountains all around, is as exotic as they come. Add this to the recent economic boom, which has seen luxury brands pumping millions into new developments.” Almaty hosted The 2011 Asian Winter Games and the nearby mountain resorts (skating ring Medeo, ski resort Chymbulak) and nature beauty (lakes, canyon, sandy dunes…) draw tourists from all over the world.

Do you dream of having a unique story to tell? Of going somewhere exotic, off the beaten track? What if you could combine this adventure with all the comfort of living in a modern, cosmopolitan city? If this sounds like you – we encourage you to choose KIMEP University in Almaty, Kazakhstan as your exchange program destination!

Along with the high standard of our academic programs, you will experience the unforgettable environment of our diverse student body and faculty, our unique cultural atmosphere, and a picturesque panorama of mountains, steps, forests, valleys, and deserts – all in one place! An exchange period at KIMEP will enable you to gain valuable international experience, make new friends, and study Kazakh, Russian and other languages.

You can choose one semester for study abroad at KIMEP University or stay for two, and you have the freedom to take courses from across our undergraduate and master programs, following prerequisites requirements. Our campus offers a world-class library and research resources. Student life is dynamic and varied – you’ll have the opportunity to mingle with Kazakhstani and international students and faculty and participate in extracurricular activities of every sort!

List of courses for the International Summer School 2014

“Central Asia and the Silk Road of the 21st century”

Eligibility

international students who meet the requirements for Summer School

Tuition

The transactions from outside Kazakhstan can be made only in USD, EURO, BP. Plus bank transaction and conversion fees*.
The transactions from Kazakhstan can be made from local banks. Students from outside KIMEP will pay the regular non degree price (for one 3 credit course): KZT 119,250 for Bachelor students and KZT 172,020 for Master students. Adult learners (older 21 years) will pay KZT 86,010.
All students will be provided by a place in the dormitory on campus. The dormitory fee varies from KZT 17,500 to 22,500 .

Scholarships (cover tuition and dormitory fees)
• 1 full scholarship (1 class) for Kazakhstani bachelor student from outside KIMEP University
• 1 full scholarship (1 class) for CentralAsian bachelor student (Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan)
• 2 full scholarships (1 class) for international bachelor students from outside CentralAsia
• 1 full scholarship (1 class) for international graduate student from outside CentralAsia

You need:
• To have GPA above 3.3;
• To write and send an essay on topic “Why Summer School in Kazakhstan?”, describing motivation to be a student of KIMEP International Summer School 2014;
• To send a certificate proving your outstanding extra-curricular activities (sport, music, dance, public life, hobbies, etc.)
Please apply online and send all scholarship application documents to iss@kimep.kz, subject: “ISS 2014 ScholarshipApplication”.

Application

The Admission deadline is 12 may 2014, classes start on 21 July 2014.

These rules apply to non-KIMEP students that want to enter KIMEP’s International Summer School:
Applicants will be waived from entrance exams.
They will apply as non-degree students for the International Summer School only. In order to apply for the International Summer School 2014, students should send the following documents:

• ISS 2014 Application form
• Scanned copy of passport / identity card
• Scanned copy of transcript from the university in which you are currently enrolled
• Applicants who are currently not enrolled at any university need to send a scanned copy of their diploma and transcript.

All applicants should have sufficient level of English (corresponding to IELTS > 5.5 or other certificates or proves) to be able to participate in classes.

The completed application package should be sent to International Relations Office by email: iss@kimep.kz.

For more information, application form, visa Almaty and Kazakhstan please check the KIMEP web-site at
www.kimep.kz/international/about/iss

For any questions please contact: iss@kimep.kz.

All expenses paid – Summer Institute for Youth in USA !

Posted on January 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 April 2014
Open to: students from over 30 countries in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Eurasia and the U.S.
Venue: North Apartments at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Description

The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute for Youth (or BFTF for short)! BFTF is a unique and exciting program initiated and funded by the U.S. Department of State, and hosted by Wake Forest University. As you enjoy your stay in the U.S. and explore American culture and politics you will learn about the opportunities and challenges of civil society. You will gain insight and the knowledge that, combined with your own experiences, will equip you well for leadership and activist roles. We have a web site that features orientation material, information on planning your trip, what you need to bring with you, pictures of the BFTF staff and other information you can use before you leave and after you return home

Where Will You Be?

You will be housed in North Apartments at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Winston-Salem is a community of 200,000, approximately five hours from Washington DC, nestled between the mountains to the west and 3 hours to the beach in the east.

What Will You Do?

Many different activities and workshops have been planned, but it certainly won’t be all work and no play. You will have time to explore or just chill out, however, everyone is expected to participate in all of the planned activities. Our schedule will be full. There will be classes and dialogues around certain topics as well as several small group intensive projects and exciting trips to several great locations, including Washington DC and Philadelphia, PA. There will also be opportunity for the students in North Carolina to experience some local culture as well. There will be local trips to baseball games, music concerts and parks.

What are BFTF’s Goals for You?

Interact with other students and staff in the program
Explore American culture and politics
Cooperate with your peers in order to solve problems, including transatlantic misunderstandings
Understand how young people interact with the media, both as consumers and producers of information
Understand how freedom of expression imposes both rights and responsibilities on citizens
Take a leadership role as community activists with an increased sense of self-worth and confidence in your ability to effect positive change
Develop your skills of advocacy, negotiation, critical thinking and leadership

How Will You Do This?

In order to allow you maximum choice in pursuing your interests, several different programs have been created. You will have the opportunity to participate in at least three different programs during the course of your visit, including a program on public advocacy.

So What Will You Do With This When You Get Home?

You won’t be left wondering what all this has to do with your life back home. That’s the whole point really, for you to be able to apply your experiences and gained knowledge when you go back home. During the Institute there will be discussions focusing on follow-on projects and a continuing discussion from your fellows when you return home. You can assume your role as a youth leader, as soon as you step off the plane!

Eligibility

During the program you will have a chance to interact with over 45 other students from over 30 countries in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Eurasia and the U.S. For ten days you will be staying at the home of an American family, which will provide you with a great opportunity to experience American culture up-close.

Participating countries

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and United States

Costs

All costs are funded by the U.S. Department of State

Application

The deadline for applications is 1 April 2014.

Click for the 2014 US Fellows Application Form.

For further information, please visit the official website.

Scholarships from Northwest Minnesota Womens Fund

Posted on January 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Focusing on women’s Initiatives, leadership and philanthropy to build successful communities, the Women’s Fund believes that women have a vital role in the social and economic stability of the region.

Mission: The Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund develops resources and serves as a catalyst for improving the quality of life for women and girls.

Vision: The Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund envisions a region where women and girls reach their full potential.

Learn about grants and scholarships, Community Builders and the NW Minnesota Women’s Hall of Fame here

FUNDS – Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund

Supports activities, projects, services or programs that improve the quality of life and strengthening and empowerment of women and girls in the region.

Northwest Minnesota Women’s Scholarship Fund

Supports scholarships for women who reside within the 12 counties of the region who are pursuing a degree at one of the following public higher learning institutions: Bemidji State University, Northwest Technical College in Bemidji, Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls and East Grand Forks, the University of Minnesota Crookston or the White Earth Tribal College

University of Minnesota Crookston Women’s Scholarship Fund

Supports scholarships for women who reside within the 12 counties of the region who are pursuing a degree at the University of Minnesota, Crookston

Delta Kappa Gamma-Mu Chapter Myrtie Hunt Scholarship Fund

Supports scholarships for qualified women in their junior or senior year at a college or university with a preference for careers in education and for students enrolled at Bemidji State University

Goals:

Develop and provide resources to serve as a catalyst for improving the quality of life for women and girls.
Provide support for programs and activities that lead to a safer environment for all women.
Build networks of women in leadership positions throughout the region.
Establish regional partnerships to develop entrepreneurial and economic opportunities for women.
Recognize women at all life stages for their contributions to family, organizations, community and the region.
Encourage and equip women and girls to achieve their full potential.

History & Impact

Since the 1997 establishment of the Women’s Fund, major accomplishments have been achieved:

Built total net assets of nearly $300,000 for the Women’s Fund endowment
Made 38 grants through the Women as Resources Grant Program totaling over $45,000
Awarded 7 scholarships since 2008 to female students attending regional schools.
Recognition of 33 women from throughout the region as outstanding Community Builders for their contributions as mentors, leaders and for professional excellence.
Co-sponsorship of the Opening Celebration to Women’s History Month with the Bemidji State University Women’s Studies Program, presenting historical programs about women’s accomplishments and contributions to society, including partnership of the Northwest Minnesota Women’s Hall of Fame. To date, 23 women have been selected for induction into the Hall, which is permanently displayed in the A.C. Clark Library on campus.

Check this out – Youth Engaged for Change Website

Posted on January 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Youth Engaged for Change
Youth Engaged 4 Change is an extension of FindYouthInfo.gov created to encourage young people to shape programs, policies, and services that affect them; promote meaningful partnerships; share federal resources; and connect youth and young adults to opportunities funded by the federal government.