High School and College Students: An Opportunity for YOU!

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 Youth Engagement Forum

Saturday, May 30, 2015

8:30 am to 12:30 pm

The Crowne Plaza Riverfront, St. Paul, MN

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

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

Youth Engagement Forum Agenda:

8:30 am: Registration

9:00 am-Noon: Workshops

Noon-12:30 pm: Box Lunches

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

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

 

Youth Engagement Forum Scholarships:

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

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

Questions? Contact Taylor Mitsch.

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

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

Description

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

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

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

Research Topics:

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

Eligibility

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

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

Costs

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

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

Application

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

In order to apply, register HERE.

To participate in the Summer School please follow next steps:

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

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

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

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

 

Join the MADE/ICMC Photo Competition, Win a Trip to Istanbul!

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Deadline:  30 April 2015
Open to: everyone over the age of 18
Prizes: all expenses paid trip to Istanbul

Description

The International Catholic Migration Commission – ICMC Europe and the Migration and Development Civil Society network (MADE) are launching a photo competition on the theme “Untold stories: how migrants contribute to human and economic development”.

The objective of the competition is to showcase how migrants contribute to the economic, social and human well-being of their communities and countries of origin, heritage and residence, bringing to light the too often untold and unheard stories of migrants’ contributions to development.

Today, there are more than 232 million migrants in the world. People are moving in search of new opportunities or a better life, to save, support, or improve their wellbeing and that of their families, to escape conflict or to adapt to environmental and economic shocks.

Migrants learn and bring with them new skills and energy, fill in labour market gaps and send more of their earnings back to family members and communities in their countries of origin than the entire budget for official aid worldwide. Yet, around the world, they face widespread abuse, exploitation, lack of opportunities and discrimination. Migrants’ capacity to contribute to development are often directly related to their enjoyment of human rights and opportunities for human development.

Human development expands the traditional definition of economic development and encompasses health, education, a decent standard of living and political rights as a starting point so that individuals and communities may flourish.

Participants are strongly encouraged to submit photographs showcasing both economic and human facets of development and photographs showcasing that link between the two are strongly encouraged.

Eligibility

The competition is open to everyone (individuals and organisations) over the age of 18. There are no geographical restrictions. Participation of migrants themselves is strongly encouraged.

Prizes

The first prize winner will be invited to attend the Civil Society Days of the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) in Istanbul from 12-15 October 2015, for which travel and accommodation will be covered.

The 10 best photographs will displayed at the venue of the European Development Days on 3-4 June 2015 as well as at the Civil Society Days of the GFMD in October 2015.

Pictures will also be posted in a photo gallery at www.madenetwork.org and published via MADE social media channels.

How to apply?

Submissions are now accepted for this competition. All photographs must be submitted by April 30th, 6 pm Brussels time (GMT+1).

Participants can submit up to three digital black and white or colour photographs.  All photographs must be submitted together with the attached application form. All applications must be submitted via email to europe@madenetwork.org and accompanied by the application form, available to download below in English, French and Spanish below and completed in either of these languages.

Requirements of digital photographs

For them to be printed in the highest quality, photographs should have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. Please submit your photographs in high-resolution JPEG format.

The photograph must not contain obscene, provocative, defamatory, sexually explicit, or otherwise objectionable or inappropriate content.

For any further information, please contact us at europe@madenetwork.org.

Download the application form and rules of competition

For more information please visit the official website.

 

Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship

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Deadline:  2 June 2015
Open to: participants  who have developed business endeavors
Fellowship: a $10,000 financial contribution

Description

The Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship @ Chicago Ideas Week recognizes a group of young, socially-conscious leaders who have developed sustainable ventures addressing civic needs. The Fellowship provides them with exposure to nationally recognized business leaders, philanthropists and community leaders, funding to support their organization and a platform for growth.

The BHSI Fellowship was designed and created in 2011 by Leslie Bluhm and David Helfand as a way of advancing the next generation of social innovators, entrepreneurs and change agents.

In partnership with Chicago Ideas Week, the Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship will grant visionary leaders with community support, exposure to successful business leaders and a US$10,000 financial contribution for their business endeavor.

Eligibility

All applicants must be 35 years of age or younger (born on or after October 11, 1980).

  • Applicants may be from anywhere in the world.
  • Ventures may be for-profit or nonprofit ventures.
  • All ventures must demonstrate that they are innovative and addressing compelling social problems.
  • All ventures must demonstrate a sustainable model with proven results.
  • The dates of the formal program for the Fellowship are October 11–15.
  • All applicants must also be able to attend Chicago Ideas Week, which takes place October 12–18.

Fellowship

Each of the Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellows receive $10,000 in unrestricted, non-equity financial support of their venture and joins a group of like-minded young innovators for a week of one-of-a-kind experiences including:

  • The opportunity to present their ventures at Chicago Ideas Week alongside leading innovators, entrepreneurs and thinkers in front of an exclusive audience
  • Intimate breakfasts and lunches with prominent business and political leaders. Past meetings have been hosted by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Dreamworks Chairwoman and Ariel Investments President Mellody Hobson, Groupon Co-Founder and CEO Eric Lefkofsky, Equity Groups Chairman Sam Zell, Every Mother Counts Founder Christy Turlington Burns, Quicken Loans Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert, and many others.
  • Access to Chicago Ideas speakers. Past speakers include Hillary Clinton, Colin Powell, Michael Bloomberg, Edward Norton, Deepak Chopra, Malcolm Gladwell, Tom Brokaw and Sandra Day O’Connor.

How to Apply?

The application deadline is June 2.

For more information, click here.

 

The Ostsee Model United Nations (OstseeMUN) 2015

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Deadline:  25 September 2015
Open to: participants between the ages of 16 and 28 years old interested in international relations and MUN activities
Venue: 5-9 October, 2015, Flensburg (Germany) and Sønderborg (Denmark)

Description

 

OstseeMUN 2015 is the only cross-border MUN which will take place in the two beautiful seaside cities of Flensburg and Sønderborg. OstseeMUN conference is a role-play that aims to simulate the work of the United Nations and other international organizations. During this simulation the participants take the roles of delegates to international organisations. This conference will provide its members with experience of giving public speeches as well as the insight into the work of international organizations and politics. Participate will also get the change to relax, network and meet new people at our many social events. The highlight of the conference will be the two locations of Flensburg and Sønderborg which lie on either side of the German-Danish border.

Join OstseeMUN 2015 ‘The World’s Only Cross-Border MUN Conference.’

Eligibility

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

  • Be between the ages of 16 and 28 years old at the start of the conference
  • All delegates younger than 16 will require a letter of permission from the parents
  • Be able to speak English fluently.

Costs

The 2015 conference fee is €60. This Includes:

  • Full participation in all the formal sessions, opening and closing ceremony
  • Welcome package
  • Welcome Reception and Delegates Dance as well as all other social events
  • Transport to and from Sønderborg for the formal sessions
  • Daily Lunch (excluding Day 1)
  • Public Transportation in Flensburg

Additionally, participants can book:

A bed in the Flensbed hostel for the discounted price of €15 per night.

Terms and Conditions:

  • You may cancel at any time before the 6th of September and receive a full refund. Any cancellations after the 6th of September will not be refunded.
  • Delegates aged between 16 and 28 at the time of the conference are eligible for participation in OstseeMUN.
  • OstseeMUN will not be able to provide accommodation for participants.
  • Travel costs of the participants are not covered.

Application

Delegate applications are open! 

 Early Bird Discount is available until May 10th! 

In order to apply, register HERE.

The official web-page.

3D Printing Tech Leader – MakerBot Announces Summer Intern Program for 2015

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2015 MakerBot Summer Intern Program is open for undergraduate and graduate students interested in applying for a summer internship position at MakerBot, a global leader in the desktop 3D printing industry.

  • International students are eligible to apply for these positions.

College students will gain valuable work experience in the exciting and challenging environment of one of New York’s fastest-growing tech companies.

  • MakerBot internships are paid positions.
  • As part of the internship experience, participants will attend special lectures and participate in programs on 3D printing within their area of expertise, as well as interact with senior leadership.
  • The program begins with an orientation on June 15, 2015, and concludes on August 14, 2015.
  • Previous MakerBot interns have gone on to work at other top technology companies, as well as come back to work at MakerBot.

Presently, the 17 open positions offered for the 2015 Makerbot Summer Internship Program can be viewed at: http://www.makerbot.com/careers/department/5120 page wherein you:

  • click on the title of the open position that interests you in order to get more info, and
  • then click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to get the corresponding application form.

To learn more about the MakerBot Summer Intern Program, visit makerbot.com/careers.

Summer Intern Program Offers College Students Positions in Engineering, Sales, Marketing and More

BROOKLYN, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– MakerBot, a global leader in the desktop 3D printing industry, is now taking applications for its 2015 MakerBot Summer Intern Program. Since the company’s founding just six years ago, MakerBot has helped define the desktop 3D printing category and has grown from just three employees in 2009 to more than 600 employees today. MakerBot is offering opportunities this summer for passionate, driven, talented college students to gain valuable work experience in the exciting and challenging environment of one of New York’s fastest-growing tech companies. Internship positions include engineering, manufacturing, production, customer support, sales, marketing, public relations, software and business development. Undergraduate and graduate students interested in applying for a summer internship position at MakerBot should visit makerbot.com/careers.

MakerBot internships are paid positions. As part of the internship experience, participants will attend special lectures and participate in programs on 3D printing within their area of expertise, as well as interact with senior leadership. The program begins with an orientation on June 15, 2015, and concludes on August 14, 2015. Previous MakerBot interns have gone on to work at other top technology companies, as well as come back to work at MakerBot.

“MakerBot has had a robust internship program since finding and mentoring young talent is an integral part of our company culture,” said Jenny Lawton, CEO of MakerBot. “At MakerBot, interns aren’t just observers; they get to work on real projects and gain valuable experience that we believe will help them kick-start their careers. We see 3D printing as a tool that is necessary to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow, and our interns get the unique opportunity to experience and learn about the fast-growing 3D printing market firsthand.”

To learn more about the MakerBot Summer Intern Program and to apply, visit makerbot.com/careers.

MakerBot is a leader in the desktop 3D printing industry and was founded in 2009 as one of the first companies to bring professional-quality 3D printing to a broad base of users. 3D printing has been around for close to 30 years, but up until 2009, the industry typically offered large mainframe-sized 3D printers that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. MakerBot changed that equation by introducing desktop 3D printers that are affordable and accessible. MakerBot now has one of the largest installed bases and market shares of the desktop 3D printing industry, with more than 80,000 MakerBot Desktop 3D Printers in the world and a robust MakerBot 3D Ecosystem that combines hardware, software, apps, materials, training, support, consulting, retail stores and partnerships in order to make 3D printing easy and accessible for everyone.

About MakerBot

MakerBot, a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), is leading the Next Industrial Revolution by setting the standards in reliable and affordable desktop 3D printing. Founded in 2009, MakerBot sells desktop 3D printers to innovative and industry-leading customers worldwide, including engineers, architects, designers, educators and consumers. To learn more about MakerBot, visit makerbot.com.

MakerBot
Johan-Till Broer, +1-347-238-2409 (o)
+1-312-282-9368 (m)
johan.broer@makerbot.com

The official web-page.

NATO Internship Programme 2016

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Dear candidates,

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

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

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

Do you study Aeronautics or Engineering?

Do you have a background in Media or Journalism?

Do you speak Russian, Ukrainian or Arabic?

Are you able to conduct independent research and analysis?

NATO needs your skills !

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kainan University Full Scholarship in Taiwan, 2015-2016

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

Description

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

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

Eligibility

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

Scholarship

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

Application

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

The deadline to apply is 31 May 2015.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

 

Jean Monnet EFRI Summer School 2015 in Rijeka, Croatia

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Deadline:  1 June 2015
Open to: senior undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students of economics and other social studies
Venue:  29 June –  11 July 2015 in Rijeka, Croatia

Description

The Faculty of Economics and Jean Monnet Chair of the University of Rijeka are organizing the XIth International Summer School entitled «International Environment and European Integration»which will be held from June 29 to July 11, 2015, in Rijeka, Croatia.

The goal of the EFRI Summer School is to broaden the knowledge of students of economics, law, political sciences, administration and other related studies on the economic integration process in Europe, and to point out the advantages and challenges of economic integration in everyday life.

As a joint project with the International Initiative for Policy Making and Politics at the Local Level, this is the 5th POL-LOC Summer School. The programme will give a special focus to issues related to local governance and the repercussions of the Integration process on the local level.

POL-LOC initiative was established in 2010. A series of POL-LOC summer schools started in 2011. Since then, more than 120 university students and young teachers have taken part in. The objective of the POL-LOC Summer School is to strengthen interdisciplinary approach towards policy making and politics at the local level, and the facilitation of mutual knowledge and exchange of experience.

This joint programme will consist of lectures, workshops and student assignments to be completed in groups with the support of academic supervisors. Due to its specific approach, the School will be appealing both to students with basic knowledge of EU matters and those who want to know more.

Eligibility

The Summer School is open to senior undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students of economics and other social studies.

Costs

A total fee of 600 EUR covers tuition, study materials, organized trips, public transportation, accomodation,

breakfast and lunch. A limited number od partial scholarships are available.

document-pdf-icon-1352808135.png SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Application

Fill in the application form available at EFRI Summer School web site. Early applications are encouraged for students with scholarship applications.

The deadline for applications is June 1, 2015. Aplicants will be notified by e-mail.

In order to apply, register HERE.

International Youth Summer Camp in Nepal

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Deadline:  25 June 2015
Open to: participants between the ages of 16 and 29 years old from around the world
Venue: 15-26 August 2015 in Nepal.

Description

Youth Legend is thrilled to organize 12 days Youth Summer Camp in Nepal bringing 25 participants around the world. We are super excited to announce our first International Summer Camp in Nepal. Our Youth Legend team is committed to make this summer the best summer of your life.

Purpose

  • To help you spend your summer in most happy and beautiful way.
  • To build leadership, team building and entrepreneurial skills of yours through various fun filled practical activities.
  • To let you discover the beauty, culture and spirituality of the land of Himalayas, Nepal.
  • To unleash your potential and discover yourself
  • To help you connect with the young people around the world and build a lasting friendship and great network.
  • To develop greater understanding of yourself and the world.
  • To increase cross cultural understanding.
  • To foster the feeling of compassion, empathy and kindness in you.

Eligibility

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

  1. English Proficiency. All of our programs will be conducted in English language. Therefore, you should be able to understand, speak, read and write English.
  2. You should be 16 to 29 years as of 22nd August, 2015.
  3. You should fill up a complete application form to apply.
  4. You should have a passport.

Costs

The fee to attend this Summer Camp is US Dollar 700. We have 10% discount to Nepalese residing in Nepal.

The cost will cover:

  1. Food and Accommodation.
  2. Pick up from the airport and Drop to the airport.
  3. Travel costs during the program to various sites.
  4. T-shirt, Mask to each participants.
  5. Surprise Gifts.
  6. Program Tool Kits.
  7. Certificate.
  8. Emergency health check ups or Doctor Visit and First Aid.
  9. 24 hours assistance and support from the team.
  10. Internet facilities.
  11. Phone call to your countries at least 5 times during the camp.
  12. Umbrella or Raincoat depending upon the weather condition.

Once you are selected to participate in the summer camp, you need to deposit Seven Hundred US DOLLAR (700 USD ) to official bank account of youth legend.

If you are willing to seek funding from school, college, organization, funding sites etc, then on your demand, we will send you the letter with confirmation which you can use for fund generating purpose.

There is no scholarship available to participate in this program.

The cost will not cover airfare and visa fees. If you need assistance for your travel plan then please email us attheyouthlegend@gmail.com

Application

This time we are only selecting 25 participants for the summer camp. Once you apply for the summer camp, you will be notified about your selection within 10 days of application submission. You will be selected on the basis of your application form answers. Also, selection will based on the diversity. After selection, you will be sent further details for the summer camp.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: theyouthlegend@gmail.com or info@youthlegend.com

The official web-page.