Call for Applications: 2015 UNAOC Fellowship Programme

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The United Nations Alliance Of Civilizations is now selecting emerging leaders and young professionals from the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and North America to participate in the 2015 edition of the Fellowship Programme.
With the objective of fostering intercultural dialogue and interfaith understanding, the Fellowship offers its participants a first hand exposure to diversity and the opportunity to experience cultural immersion while interacting with a wide range of actors and partners.
Participants from Europe and North America (EUNA) and from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will travel for two weeks to their counterparts’ region where they will acquire crucial knowledge and experience to understand their host countries’ culture, society and diversity. 

Call for Applications for Participants from the Middle East and North Africa:
MENA participants’ trip to EUNA countries will focus on Migration and Integration. Please read the 2015MENA Call for Applications

Eligibility criteria:
– Be a citizen from the Middle East or North Africa
– Born between January 1st 1977 and December 31st 1990
– Fluent in English
– Directly involved at a professional level within the field of Migration and Integration.

Start your application.

Application Deadline: Friday, July 10th 2015 at 11:59PM GMT

Call for Applications for Participants from Europe and North America:
EUNA participants’ trip to the MENA region will focus on Youth Development. Please read the 2015EUNA Call for Applications

Eligibility criteria:
– Be a citizen from Europe or North America
– Born between January 1st 1977 and December 31st 1990
– Fluent in English
– Directly involved at a professional level within the field of Youth Development

Start your application

Application Deadline: Friday, July 10th 2015 at 11:59PM GMT

CfP: Patterns of Integration of Old and New Minorities in a Europe of Complex Diversity

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Patterns of Integration of Old and New Minorities in a Europe of Complex Diversity
October 7-9, 2015, Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár, Klausenburg), Romania

While numerous autochthonous ethnic, national and regional groups formulate claims on power-sharing and minority rights, pushing their host states to accommodate diversity, increased mobility has contributed to the further proliferation of cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity in the European Union and its south-eastern vicinity. Commentators label this as “complex” diversity, as many classically more homogenous societies become more and more multicultural, and various forms of transnational citizenship become a widespread phenomenon.

This increasingly complex diversity of the European societies, together with the global spread of supranational norms and values of human rights is continuously undermining the Westphalian system of homogeneous nation states. The question arises how these challenges can be reconciled, what best practices can be identified for both “old” and “new” minorities, and whether the arrangements for the former can be a model for the latter, mobile minorities. In sum, the central question this conference aims to address is how social cohesion can be achieved in diverse societies.

The organizers welcome theoretical analyses and empirical case studies on the causes, consequences and possibilities of accommodation of complex diversity against the backdrop of the multi-layered system of governance within the European Union. The contributions should outline in what way political and societal cultures, institutional arrangements or public policies contribute to or hinder the accommodation of complex diversity.

The city of Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár/Klausenburg) holds the title of European Youth Capital in 2015. This conference is part of the official program of this project. Hence, the organizers welcome in particular papers that reflect on the conference topics in connection with youth.

The organizers wish to express their satisfaction that the event will be the third in a series of conferences that take place under the auspices of the same institutional cooperation at Cluj, following the MINEUREG  andMIREMIR conferences of 2010 and 2012.

The deadline for applying to the conference is July 1, 2015. Please complete your abstract (250-300 words), together with a brief bio, including your academic/institutional affiliation on the following link >>. Panel proposals including a chair, 4-5 speakers and a discussant are also welcome. The selection of participants will be carried out no later than July 20, 2015.

The conference will be held in Cluj-Napoca, at Sapientia University. The city can be easily reached by a number of low budget airlines. Accommodation is not covered, however, the organizers will offer assistance for participants to find cheaper accommodation facilities.
Participants are kindly requested to pay a registration fee of 50 Euro that includes the conference materials, the coffee-breaks and two receptions. Participation in the Saturday (October 10) excursion, including a dinner and a visit to a local wine cellar, will require a contribution of 30 Euro.

 

Conference organizers:

  • István Horváth, Romanian Institute for Research on National Minorities (  ihorvath66@hotmail.com)
  • László Marácz, European Studies, University of Amsterdam (  l.k.maracz@uva.nl)
  • Márton Tonk, Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, Faculty of Science and Arts (  tonkmarci@sapientia.ro)
  • Dezső Szenkovics, Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, Faculty of Science and Arts (  szenkovics@kv.sapientia.ro)

Further questions should be submitted to the e-mail address   minorityconference@gmail.com.

The Lorenzo Natali Journalism Prize 2015

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This year’s Lorenzo Natali Media Prize is launched under the motto ‘Today’s stories can change our tomorrow’ and coincides with the 2015 European Year for Development.  In December, the European Commission will once again award journalists for their outstanding reporting on development and poverty eradication.

Journalists committed to defending democracy and human rights can enter a competition.

The Lorenzo Natali Journalism Prize, sponsored by the European Commission, awards excellence in written, radio and broadcast journalism on the theme of development, democracy and human rights around the world. It was established in memory of former European Commissioner Lorenzo Natali.

A grand jury will reward one professional and one amateur journalist from each of the following regions: Africa, the Arab world and the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean and Europe.

Work must have been published or broadcast between Sept. 1, 2014 and Aug. 31, 2015 .

The selected contestants will receive trophies and cash prizes of EUR5,000 (US$5,614). The winners will compete for an additional EUR5,000 Grand Prize during an award ceremony in December 2015.

The deadline is Aug. 31.

Should you have more questions, please consult the frequently asked question (FAQ) section or  write to:  info@lorenzonatali.eu

For more information, click here.

The Ian Parry Youth Photojournalism Contest

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Photographers under age 24 and those enrolled as full-time photography students can apply for the scholarship.

The Ian Parry Scholarship aims to help young documentary photographers undertake a chosen project and raise their international profile.

The first place winner will receive GBP3,500 (US$5,363); the runner-up will receive GBP500 (US$766). In addition, the Sunday Times Magazine will publish a selection of images from the competition, and Reportage by Getty Images will add the winner to its online Emerging Talent group.

World Press Photo automatically nominates the winner for its Joop Swart Masterclass in Amsterdam, and Canon provides a choice of equipment.

There is no entry fee. The deadline to apply is July 7.

For more information, click here.

 

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

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

Description

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

What are the goals of the Summer school?

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

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

How will you benefit from the Summer School?

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

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

Eligibility

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

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

Costs

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

Application

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

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

In order to apply, register HERE.

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

The official web-page.

 

The Workers Lab is hosting a Summer Institute! 

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We wanted to send you a reminder that we are currently accepting applications (deadline June 9th). 

The Workers Lab 2015 Summer Institute is designed for entrepreneurs & organizers seeking feedback on their business ideas, ventures, and/or platforms focused on building power for U.S. workers. The 2015 Summer Institute is an extension of The Workers Lab, a program that invests in building an ecosystem of initiatives that support the next generation worker movement. To be considered, submissions must have a revenue generating strategy and be replicable across industries and/or geographies.

The Institute will support entrepreneurs & organizers to get feedback on their business ideas, ventures, and/or platforms. We see this as a critical tool to build an ecosystem of support for people working to build power for U.S. workers. As always, considered submissions must have a revenue generating strategy and be replicable across industries and/or geographies.

When: July 28th – 30th, 2015

Where: Oakland, CA

Includes travel & lodging!

For all program details and to apply, please visit theworkerslab.com/summer-institute.

P.S. Fast Company recently featured a story about the origins of The Workers Lab and our CEO, Carmen Rojas, titled “Meet the Woman Working to Change Low-Income Workers’ Prospects.” Read it in full here.

2015 TOMODACHI EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM

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OVERVIEW

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

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

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

Click here to see the flier.

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

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

Description

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

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

Eligibility

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

Scholarship

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

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

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

Application

The application process has three steps:

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

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

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

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

  • Application Procedure document: Click here to download.

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

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

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

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

 

New America Media is pleased to announce the 2015 Equal Voice

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New America Media is pleased to announce the 2015 Equal Voice 

Journalism Fellowship and Scholarship

Funded by the Marguerite Casey Foundation, this offers a new opportunity for emerging and established journalists from ethnic and mainstream media who cover issues on poverty.

The fellowship aims to expand and increase the public’s understanding of poverty in the United States. Nearly 50 million Americans are struggling at or below the poverty line. That means there are 50 million stories to be told from different perspectives.

Journalists can apply for an Equal Voice Journalism Fellowship and write at least one in-depth story or a series of stories that illustrate how language, culture and race influence public attitudes and policy about the poor.

Selected journalists will receive a stipend of $2,250, plus up to $1,000 in travel reimbursement. College-enrolled student journalists may also apply for the Equal Voice Scholarship, which offers $500 and up to $800 for travel.

Now think about the best medium in which to tell your story: video, audio, photography, text/print, graphics — or multimedia. Find an outlet that will agree to publish/distribute your story.

Applicants will need:

1. An essay articulating your project/idea

2. Resume/List of positions, accomplishments and awards

3. Letter of commitment from a publisher/editor or support letter from campus media

4. A letter of recommendation

5. Permanent links to work samples/recent content you have produced

Deadline to submit your application is June 7th. No applications submitted after June 13, 2015, will be considered. Click here to access the application form.

Marguerite Casey Foundation is dedicated to creating a movement of working families advocating on their own behalf for change. They strive to bring humility and hope to their work. Their actions are guided by the firm belief that significant positive change is not only possibly, but absolutely necessary.

For more information on the fellowship, please contact Anthony Advincula at

aadvincula@newamericamedia.org

You are receiving this e-mail because you opted in at our website, at a NAM event, or at an in-person meeting.

Our mailing address is:

New America Media

209 9th Street

Suite 200

San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

A Common Word Among the Youth – Fully Funded Programme

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

Description

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

The programme will consist of:

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

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

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

Eligibility

To be eligible applicants have to meet following requirements:

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

Costs

The following costs will be covered by ACWAY:

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

How to apply?

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

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