Apply for the White House Fellows Program, due 1/12/16

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Apply for the White House Fellows Program

Founded in 1964 by Lyndon B. Johnson, the White House Fellows program is one of America’s most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government. Selected individuals typically spend a year working as a full-time, paid Fellow to senior White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participate in an education program consisting of roundtable discussions with renowned leaders from the private and public sectors, and trips to study U.S. policy in action both domestically and internationally. Fellowships are awarded on a strictly non-partisan basis. Applications are now open and will be accepted until January 12, 2016, at 5:59 PM EST. Read more.

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 – The Debt-Free College Degree Guidebook
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2016 APPLICATION: MN Capitol Pathways Internships for Students of Color

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2016 APPLICATION: MN Capitol Pathways Internships for Students of Color

https://docs.google.com/a/amamedia.org/forms/d/1tldFA64DnFlJwYvwKnLNW70q192ZoolIU1arWSjjSGs/viewform
Through this program, interns will build relationships with established capitol leaders (non-partisan staff, lobbyists, Republican/Democrat elected officials), gain exposure to various kinds of careers in policy, and get real-world experience in career fields they would like to learn more about — and build a strong professional resume in the process.Student participants: Any student in good academic standing at an accredited two- or four-year institution of higher education who identifies as a person of color may apply to participate. Preference will be given to students in undergraduate schools.

Program dates:
October 15 – Application opens
November 16 – Applications due
December 14 – Student applicants notified of decision
February 3 – Kickoff – Interns will gather in their first cohort meeting to meet each other and get an orientation
May 25 – Final day of internship

Internship details: In the program, students will:
– Be matched with a mentor working at the legislature for the 2016 session.
– Work at their internship 10 hours per week during the spring semester.
– Attend regular cohort meetings with their colleagues in the program for networking and skill-building sessions. Topics may include subjects such as policy analysis, written communications, public speaking, networking, career profiles, and others.
– Because the need to support themselves and/or their families is often a barrier for young people of color seeking internship experience, students will be paid for their working hours.

More details available here: www.citizensleague.org/mncapitolpathways
Questions? Call 612-584-2022

Now Accepting Applications for March 13-22, 2016 Kakehashi Trip!

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Now Accepting Applications for March 13-22, 2016 Kakehashi Trip!

Screen Shot 2015-09-21 at 5.42.41 PMWashington, D.C. – JACL is now accepting applications for the March 13-22, 2016 Kakehashi trip to Japan! Selected students will attend a 9-day trip to Japan where they will visit cultural and historical sites, participate in lectures and workshops, and experience a number of traditional and cultural activities. Currently enrolled 18 to 25 year-old Japanese American and Asian American students are encouraged to apply! Applications for the March 13-22, 2016 Kakehashi trip must be submitted by January 3, 2016.

For more information and to apply, please click here!

White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Now Accepting Applications for Spring internships

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White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Now Accepting Applications for Spring internships

Washington, D.C. – The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) is now accepting applications from current college students for the Spring 2016 Internship Program.

Interns at the Initiative are responsible for assisting the staff on a wide range of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) AAPI issues and priorities. In addition, interns will help write policy memos and proposals, draft blogs, assist with communications and social media, coordinate and staff events, and conduct outreach to national and local AAPI organizations and leaders. WHIAAPI Seattle and San Francisco interns will focus primarily on expanding AAPI regional engagement efforts through effective outreach and event planning. The Initiative is also recruiting an on-site or remote communications/multimedia intern. The initiative’s Seattle and San Francisco interns will focus primarily on expanding AAPI regional engagement efforts through outreach and event planning.

The application deadline is November 30, 2015. For more information and to apply for this internship, click here.

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

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

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA) (Two years)

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

Application deadline: February 4, 2016

 

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

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

Application deadline: February 4, 2016

 

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

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

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

 

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

 

ELIGIBILITY:

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

 

SCHOLARSHIPS:

 

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

 

The Chevening Scholarships Programme 2016/2017

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

Description

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

Eligibility

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

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

Scholarship

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

How to apply?

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

Essential:

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

Optional:

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

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

New Europe College Fellowships Academic year 2016-17, Bucharest

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

Description

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

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

Eligibility

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

Fellowship

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

How to apply?

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

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

For more information please visit the official website.

 

Travel Photography Scholarship 2015

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Deadline: 25 November 2016
Open to: non-professional photographers worldwide aged minimum 18 by the deadline
Prizes: 10-day all-expenses-paid trip to Nepal, a free 45-min portfolio review from Richard I’Anson

Description

WorldNomads are accepting applications from aspiring travel photographers around the world for its Travel Photography Scholarship competition, offering the chance to go on a photography assignment in Nepal and be mentored by a professional photographer. One winning photographer will be awarded with a 10-day all-expenses-paid trip to Nepal and professional mentorship from travel photographer Richard I’Anson. On the assignment, scheduled for 7-18 February 2016, under the mentorship of Richard I’Anson, the winning photographer will obtain invaluable mentoring and hands-on experience in everything from shot set up, technique and composition. Most of all, the winner will be experiencing what it’s like to be a photographer on-assignment.

Eligibility

All competitors should meet following requirements:

  • Any non-professional can apply – this is open photography students or keen amateurs/pro-amateurs looking build a career in travel photography.
  • The scholarship is open to all nationalities (subject to obtaining a visa to enter Nepal); however, you must have an exceptionally high degree of proficiency in written English;
  • Minimum age 18 by the application deadline (25 November 2015);
  • Competitors must have a current, valid passport and you must be available as per the dates set out. Please note these dates are not changeable in any way;
  • Competitors must be fit and healthy as moderate levels of physical work are involved as well as a number of late nights;
  • All applicants should be an exceptional photographers with a lust for adventure, have a strong desire to be mentored and grow their photographic knowledge and skills, an ambition to forge a career in travel photography.

Prizes

The winner will be awarded:

  • A 10-day all-expenses-paid trip to Nepal;
  • Round-trip airfare from your country of residence to Kathmandu, Nepal;
  • Professional mentorship from travel photographer Richard I’Anson;
  • Travel insurance for the duration of the trip from World Nomads;
  • Plus be outfitted for the assignment with gear from Kathmandu.

The 4 Runner’s Up will be awarded a free 45-min portfolio review from Richard I’Anson (valued at $800 AUD).

How to apply?

The deadline for applications is 25 November 2015. To apply please follow these 3 steps:

  • Shoot your photo story (maximum of 5 images);
  • Craft a 1500-character essay telling what winning this scholarship would mean to you and why you should be chosen;
  • Complete the application form including your personal details along with uploading your photos.

For more information please visit the official website.

 

Extended Deadline for the U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (unpaid)

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We would like to inform you that the U.S. Department of State Summer 2016 Student Internship Program (unpaid) deadline has been extended through October 23, 2015.

We are now accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State Summer 2016 Student Internship Program (unpaid).

Please visit http://careers.state.gov/intern/student-internships for more information about the U.S. Department of State Summer 2016 Student Internship Program (unpaid), and to start the online application process via USAJobs. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is October 23, 2015 (new deadline).

Visit USAJOBS.gov to view the announcement: U.S. Department of State Summer 2016 Student Internship Program (unpaid).

We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or would like to search for topics of interest, please visit our forums or FAQs at careers.state.gov.

We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.