Kamran Djam Scholarships for UK/EU and Overseas Students at SOAS in UK

Posted on March 18, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 May 2015
Open to: Undergraduate, Masters, MPhil/PhD Students from UK/EU and Overseas in the field of Persian Language, Persian Literature, Iranian History
Scholarship: max. of £13,000 each year

Description

Thanks to the generosity of the Fereydoun Djam Charitable Trust there are a number of Kamran Djam scholarships available for UK/EU and Overseas fee-paying SOAS students, providing a contribution towards fees of up to a maximum of £13,000 each year for the duration of the award. The MPhil/PhD scholarship is paid for 3 years. The MA is paid for one year (or two years if part-time). The Undergraduate scholarship is paid for one year.

Eligibility Programmes

SOAS undergraduates entering their final year in 2015/16, studying BA Persian.
SOAS undergraduates entering their final year in 2015/16, studying BA Persian and another subject.
Full-time or part-time MA Iranian Studies starting in 2015/16.
Full-time MPhil PhD (new admissions only, starting in September 2015) in the following subject areas: Persian Language, Persian Literature, Iranian History starting in 2015/16.

Candidate Criteria

Applicants for the BA scholarships must expect to be awarded a first class Honours Degree. Applicants who expect an upper second class degree may also apply, but will not be given preference.
Applicants for the MA Scholarships must possess or expect to be awarded a First Class Honours Degree or equivalent. Applicants with a non UK masters degree must be in the top rank as evidenced by references and transcripts. Applicants with a 2.1 may also apply but will not be given preference.
Applicants for the MPhil/PhD scholarships must possess or expect to be awarded a masters degree with a mark of Distinction from a UK university. Applicants with a non UK masters degree must be in the top rank as evidenced by references and transcripts. Applicants with a mark of merit may also apply but will not be given preference.
The scholarship is open to UK/EU and overseas fee-paying full time students.
In order to be considered for the MPhil/PhD & MA scholarships, applicants must have an offer of admission to a Research programme or to the MA Iranian Studies at SOAS by the scholarship application deadline.
Applicants must meet the English language condition of their offer of admission to study at SOAS as soon as possible but no later than 1 June 2015. If your offer is conditional on English, please arrange your English test and ensure you meet the English requirements as soon as possible.

Candidate Assessment

Candidates will be assessed on academic merit by a Selection Panel consisting of three academic members.
The assessment will be based on the information in your application. Selectors will be looking at degree results, academic references, statement of intent and full research proposal (for MPhil/PhD applicants), and other relevant information.

Application

Scholarship applications must be received no later than 17.00 (UK local time) on 1 May 2015.
In order to be considered for the MPhil/PhD & MA scholarships, you must ALSO submit a complete online application to your programme as soon as possible and then submit an application for the scholarship. Applicants applying for scholarships must also submit an application for admission well in advance. Please note that complete applications for admission can take up to 4 weeks to be considered by the Department, although this duration can vary depending on the time of year. You should prepare to wait up to 6 weeks in busy periods.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered

Applicants should follow the following steps:

STEP 1: Applicants must apply for this scholarship via the on-line scholarship application form.

Applicants for the BA scholarships only: In addition to the on-line scholarship application form, you will also need two references. Please send the reference form to each of your referees together with a copy of your completed scholarship application form. The reference form may be downloaded from the box at the top right of this page.

STEP 2: In addition to the online scholarship application, applicants for the MPhil/PhD and MA scholarships only must submit a COMPLETE on-line application for admission.

A complete application for admission includes transcripts, an explanation of the grading system for any degrees obtained outside of the UK, two references, CV and a personal statement. In addition to this, MPhil/PHD applicants must submit research proposal. The panel will be considering your scholarship application TOGETHER with with your online application for admission. Please note that complete applications for admission can take up to 4 weeks to be considered by the Department, although this duration can vary depending on the time of year. You should be prepared to wait up to 6 weeks in busy periods.

For enquiries, please contact:

Scholarships Officer
Registry
SOAS, University of London
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
London
WC1H 0XG
United Kingdom

Email: scholarships@soas.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7074 5091/ 5094

For further information please visit the official website.

The VGIK International Summer School 2015

Posted on March 18, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 10 May 2015
Open to: Students in film direction, cinematography, animation, multimedia and computer graphics
Venue: 06 – 26 July 2015, Kirov, Russia (a documentary session); ( an animation session in Moscow.)

Description

Russian State University of Cinematography named after S. A. Gerasimov is calling international students to take part in the 7th VGIK International Summer School The program of the VGIK International Summer School consists of two sections:

Documentary section takes place in Kirov, an old Russian city, well-known for its history, architecture, sceneries, and its cultural heritage.
Animation section will be held at VGIK Animation & Multimedia Department film studios in Moscow.

At the VGIK International Summer School you get engaged in various shooting-oriented workshops, tutorials, and trainings carried out by widely recognized European and Russian filmmakers.

The school program includes shooting-oriented workshops, tutorials and trainings carried out by prominent European and Russian filmmakers. The working language of the school is English.

Eligibility

If you are a student of Film Direction, Cinematography, Animation & Multimedia, or Computer Graphics Department, you are welcome to the VGIK International Summer School!

Costs

The organizers will provide accommodations, meals and local transportation, as well as the necessary equipment during filming sessions for selected participants. The VGIK International Summer School will not be held responsible for covering your travel expenses: air tickets, Russian visa, and medical insurance. The Russian visa may be issued only by the Russian consulate in your city or country. Please, take this information into consideration before applying.

Terms & Conditions:

the participants-to-be are to send a trailer of a film, they have been working on during their studies at a film school, academy, or university or links to your works
the submitted trailer is to be approved by the pre-selection committee and the art director of the school
once your film has been shortlisted, the VGIK International Summer School covers all your accommodation & meal expenses, along with public transportation and production costs and provides the participants with all necessary equipment during filming
the International Summer School is a perfect opportunity to meet renowned European and Russian filmmakers
the International Summer School arranges a tour around the city (in English) for its participants
the participants of the school are given a chance to win its prize and get the copyrights on the shoot-to-be video
the working language of the school is English

Application

Feel like being a part of the VGIK International Summer School?

Feel free to apply by May 10, 2015! All you need to send is:

completed Application form
one photograph
letter of recommendation from a school or master
trailer of a film, shot in the course of your studies at a film school, academy, or university (subtitled in English), or a link to the video
synopsis or your reflections on the subject corresponding with the summer school slogan, that will underlie your documentary and animation films to be shot at the VGIK International Summer School

Once your trailer is selected, you should comply with Rules and Regulations for the participants.

To send your submissions or get any further information about the 7th VGIK International Summer School, please, contact us via foreign_vgik@mail.ru, the subject line of the e-mail should include “VGIK International Summer School, Edu-Active.com”.

2015 MacArthur Documentary Fund Opens April 1

Posted on March 18, 2015 by RedFoxx

MacArthur Documentary Fund Opens April 1

The MacArthur Foundation 2015 Documentary Fund will open April 1. The Fund seeks to support feature documentary films and interactive digital documentaries that combine engaging storytelling with in-depth journalism. Proposals will be accepted through September 1, 2015.

Applicants are invited to submit a project proposal anytime between April 1 and September 1, 2015. All applicants will be notified of their status within 6-8 weeks of submission. Grants will be made on a rolling basis as qualified proposals are selected for funding. Consistent with previous years, the Foundation expects to fund no more than 20 projects this year.

”Our Future is on the Table!” Photo Contest 2015

Posted on March 13, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 10 April 2015
Open to: Anyone between the ages of 15 and 25 years old
Prizes: Free trip to Brussels in order to attend European Development Days on 3 and 4 June 2015

Description

Would you like the chance to share your vision of our future with world leaders in Brussels? The six talented finalists of the EDD15 Photo Contest will be invited to attend Europe’s largest development forum, European Development Days 2015 on 3 & 4 June where their photos will be exhibited and they will have the opportunity to meet key actors in development and share their ideas for our future!.

Each year, the production of food contributes to various strains on the environment, including water shortages, deforestation, loss of biodiversity and pollution. Small farmers are losing their lands and livelihoods to large-scale farming, and soaring food prices in recent years have posed additional threats to food security. Currently, there are still 870 million people who do not have access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food. Last but not least, food plays a central role in family, social and religious life, shaping people’s identity and culture. What is your vision of how food will affect our future? This year, the European Development Days invites you to have your say on these pressing issues. By participating in the OUR FUTURE IS ON THE TABLE Photo Contest, you can show Europe how what we eat affects the world we live in with an original photo and caption. One winning photo per continent will be selected and the six finalists will get to share their thoughts with leaders from around the world at the 2015 edition of European Development Days in Brussels. Good Luck!

Eligibility

To enter this contest you must be between the ages of 15 and 25 at the time of entry. Entrants from all countries and territories are welcome to participate in the competition. All photo entries must be submitted with captions and texts in one of the 5 official contest languages: English, French, German, Portuguese or Spanish. You must supply full details as required by the registration form, and comply with all rules to be eligible for the prize(s). No responsibility is accepted for ineligible entries or entries made fraudulently.

Prizes

There will be six (6) finalists, one finalist from each continent. The prize to be awarded to each finalist is a trip to Brussels in order to attend European Development Days on 3 and 4 June 2015 (accommodation, travel and a stipend for incidentals will be covered). For finalists under the age of 18, arrangements (including accommodation, travel and a stipend for incidentals) will be made for an accompanying parent or guardian. Finalists based outside the European Union who will require a visa to travel to Brussels are responsible for securing their own visas and should begin this process immediately after having been notified that they have won. The European Commission will assist by providing the necessary documents for the visa application.

EDD15 Winner

For the winner of the EDD15 vote during the conference, the prize to be awarded is a trip to the World Expo in Milan in October 2015 (accommodation, travel and a stipend for incidentals will be covered). If the winner is under the age of 18, arrangements (including accommodation, travel and a stipend for incidentals) will be made for an accompanying parent or guardian. If the winner is based outside the European Union and requires a visa to travel to Milan, they will be responsible for securing their own visa. The European Commission will assist by providing the necessary documents for the visa application. By submitting your photo entry, you agree to take part in any contest publicity if asked to do so. The prize may only be taken as stated and cannot be changed. There will be no prize substitutions. No prize or any portion thereof is transferable or redeemable for cash.

How to apply?

Upload your original photo and caption onto our Facebook page through Woobox. Each photo should be accompanied with a short caption up to 140 characters, as well as a short story up to 1,500 characters explaining your shot. There will be six final winners: one per continent. The winners will be selected through online votes and an independent EDD jury. If you take one of the six winning photos, you will get to participate in the EDD15 and share their thoughts with leaders from around the world in Brussels. Are you up for the challenge?

Read our rules and regulations and click here to submit photos.

For more information please visit the official website.

Hurford Youth Fellows Program in Washington, DC

Posted on March 13, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 27 April 2015
Open to: youth leaders from around the world, up to the age of 30, with a demonstrated interest in the advancement of democracy
Fellowship: A monthly cost of living stipend and round-trip airfare will be provided for selected candidates

Description

The World Youth Movement for Democracy and the International Forum for Democratic Studies at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) are inviting you to apply for the Hurford Youth Fellows Program in Washington, DC. Youth leaders from around the world will be considered for three positions throughout the year. For a period of four months, each fellow will have the opportunity to build his or her leadership and organizational skills and benefit from and contribute to the development of the World Youth Movement.

Central to each fellowship will be an assignment to develop online discussion platforms that would generate active engagement of World Youth Movement members. Each fellow will organize and lead a series of online discussions and information sharing on a key democracy issue that the fellow, in consultation with the Secretariat and Leadership Board, would identify. Youth Movement Fellows will identify, compile, present, and creatively share discussion materials and results.

Eligibility

Applicants interested in the Hurford Youth Fellows Program must be no older than 30 years of age. They must demonstrate strong interest in democratic activism and in the advancement of democracy in their respective communities, as well as worldwide. Youth affiliated with civil society organizations are especially encouraged to apply.

Benefits

A monthly cost of living stipend and round-trip airfare will be provided for the selected candidates by the program. The candidates should have a basic health insurance coverage settled for their stay in the USA, for the full period of their stay.

How to Apply?

All application materials must be submitted by 27 April 2015

If you prefer to email your application, please download the application form here and send it to youthfellows@ned.org

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION: Applicants are asked to submit the following:

Applicant Form;
C.V./Resume;
Two Letters of Recommendation

All application materials should be uploaded to the online application or sent via email to youthfellows@ned.org

PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS: The Applicant Form has four sections: (1) Personal Information; (2) Project Proposal; (3) Curriculum Vitae/Résumé; and (4) Letters of Recommendation. Each applicant must complete the entire FORM. Please note that incomplete application forms will not be reviewed.

For further information please check out the official webpage.

iPhone Photography Competition 2015

Posted on March 13, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 31 March 2015
Open to: All Photographers worldwide
Prizes: Top three photographers will receive an upcoming Apple product

Description

The iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) is the first and longest-running competition recognizing iPhone photography.

All images must be taken with an iPhone, iPod or iPad. The photos should not be altered in Photoshop or any desktop image processing program, but the use of iPhone apps is allowed.

Eligibility

The contest is open for all photographers worldwide

Prizes

Top three photographers will receive an upcoming Apple product and runners-up from each of the 19 categories will be awarded with gold bars. The work of the first, second and third place winners in each category will be publicized on IPPAWARDS online gallery.

How to apply?

Entry fees range from US$3.50 for one photo to US$57.50 for 25 photos. Submit entries by March 31.

For more information, click here.

USA KOHL’S CARES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Posted on March 10, 2015 by RedFoxx

https://kohls.scholarshipamerica.org/information.php

How does it work?

Students must be between the age of 6 and 18 as of March 15, 2015 and not yet a high school graduate.
The student’s volunteer actions should be described in detail on the nomination.
Volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year.
Winners will be chosen based on the benefits and outcomes of their volunteer service.
Nominators must be 21 or older.

What can they win?

Local winners will each receive a $50 Kohl’s Gift Card.
Regional winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship for higher education.
National winners will each receive a $10,000 scholarship, plus Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit of the student’s choice

Deadline to submit nominations: March 13, 2015

What you will need to complete your nomination

Please ensure you have all of the following information available prior to beginning the nomination. This will save time and may allow you to complete the nomination in one sitting.

Student Information, including:

Full name
Full mailing address
Phone number
Email address
Birthdate (month, day, year)
Expected high school graduation month and year
Name, city, and state of current school
Student age group (6-12 or 13-18) as of March 15, 2015
Parent/guardian’s full name, phone, and email address
Is the student a legal U.S. resident?

Student Volunteer Activity Information, including:

Benefiting organization, if any
Was this an existing activity, or was it developed by the student?
Number of hours the student personally and actively invested in this activity
Did the student personally recruit and/or supervise others who served as volunteers in this activity? If yes, number of volunteers recruited/supervised and their total service hours.
Type of activity (be detailed)
Results of activity (total amount of dollars raised; dollar value of items collected; number of items collected, packages assembled, etc.)
Number of people who directly benefited from student’s involvement in activity

Other volunteer service information, including:

Total number of student’s service hours during the past 12 months
Volunteer activities the student has been involved with during the past 12 months

Tips for using the nomination website

All required information must be complete and entered in the format described in order to submit your nomination.
Utilize the Nomination Menu, Information Links and/or the Save and Continue buttons within the website.
- Using your browsers back button may cause you to be logged out of the system and lose your information.
Ensure you are saving your work as often as possible to avoid losing your information.
Use proper punctuation and standard capitalization (Jill Smith, 10 MainStreet, New York, NY) when entering data.
Be as detailed as possible when completing the form. Gather all information required, prior to beginning.
An asterisk (*) indicates required information.

Steps to complete the nomination

Complete all nominator information.
Complete student nomination data.
Certify that all submitted information is correct.
Review your data.
- Carefully review your entire nomination before submission. Once the nomination is submitted, you may access the nomination to view or print only; no further additions or changes may be made. You will have opportunities to print a hard copy of your nomination to retain for your records at the Review Nomination step. (Do notsend a printed copy to Scholarship America.)
Submit your nomination. You will receive confirmation of your submission via email. Included in the email will be the nomination ID# to save for future reference, and a link to a printable certificate to personalize if you’d like to recognize or congratulate your student for their volunteer activites.

If you have questions or issues while completing the nomination, please contactkohls@scholarshipamerica.org.

SEALNet’s Youth Leadership Summit 2015

Posted on March 9, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 21 March 2015
Open to: students between the ages of 17 and 22 years old
Venue: 14 – 24 June 2015, Hanoi, Vietnam

Description

In 2013, SEALNet developed the inaugural Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) in Singapore and provided valuable experiences and platforms for 18 participants to learn about the regional collaboration. Among those participants, 8 of them became project leaders of SEALNet Service Leadership Projects in 2014. Now, SEALNet Youth Leadership Summit 2015 seeks to continue the success of YLS13 and bring the youths of Southeast Asia together for a 10-day-long Leadership Summit, in which they can share their works, widen their perspectives, and grow as potential leaders along with their friends.

The central theme of the YLS15 is Empowerment and Friendship. We realized that in order to create a strong network of young leaders in the future, they need to develop genuine bond first. The stronger the friendship is, the stabler the network becomes. In order to foster friendship, we will create a safe space where participants will continue to explore and understand themselves first, and then share and learn from one another. It is the process of being empowered and empowering, being inspired and inspiring. We believe that Empowerment and Friendship is the powerful foundation for a strong network of future leaders who will collaborate and foster social changes.

The Summit 2015 will be a ten-day story that reinforces the central theme. The ten days will not only revolve around the three main goals: Self-development, Vision of Southeast Asia, and Project Management Skills; participants and organizers will connect these three pillars to create a story of the Summit and our journey as SEALNutters together.

Eligibility

Students from 17-22 years old who strongly believe in SEALNet mission. We also highly encourage past SEALNet’s project participants to apply to reconnect with our network. (We will also consider those who are not age-wise eligible on an exceptional basis).

Costs

The summit’s on-site expenses are free, and will be covered by SEALNet. However, participants must cover their own travel expenses to and back from Hanoi, Vietnam and any additional expenses of their own during the time of the summit. In addition, each participant is suggested to be responsible for fundraising $200 USD prior to coming to the summit. Please note that this fundraising contribution is NOT a mandatory fee to attend the summit. Also, financial aid for flight tickets to attend Summit is available on a case-by-case basis. In case of any extenuating financial circumstance, please do not hesitate to contact us at yls15[at]sealnetonline.org for more information.

Application

Application opens on February 28 and closes at 11:59 pm EST, March 21. Please note that the Youth Leadership Summit application is separate from the two-week long Service Leadership Projects of SEALNet.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: yls15@sealnetonline.org

The official web-page.

Bucharest Summer University 2015

Posted on March 9, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 12 June 2015 for full scholarship application. 26 June 2015 for standard and partial scholarship application.
Open to: students from all over the world
Venue: 9-23 August 2015, Bucharest, Romania

Description

Bucharest Summer University is the official international summer school organized by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies that tackles mainly with economic problems (subjects and themes belonging to other fields and disciplines may also be approached) and its main purpose is to promote academic values common among students from around world. The participants of Bucharest Summer University are students currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, a master’s degree program or a PhD degree program from both Romania and all over the world. Upon successfully completing the two weeks of lectures, seminars, workshops and debates held and moderated by professors and national and international specialists, along with the final examination, the participants may obtain 5 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System).

The cultural and academic international event approaches in the 11^th edition the theme ‘Entrepreneurship and agribusiness intentions in the global economy’. The 2015 edition will take course throughout two weeks, between the 9^th and the 23^rd of August 2015, and it will be organized by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies and the Bucharest University of Economic Studies Students’ Union, through the Students’ Senate, in partnership with Bucharest University of Economic Studies Alumni Association, with the scientific mentorship of the Faculty of Agrifood and Environmental Economics.

Eligibility

Students around the world can apply

Costs

– If you want to be considered for a Full Scholarship* you have to write an essay (1200 words in a Word document, written with Times New Roman, Size 12, Spacing 1,5) until the 12th of June on the following topic: Planning the entrepreneurial venture in agribusiness.

Guidelines – Your essay may refer to the following points:

The main field of business;
Innovative characteristics of the field;
Recognizing opportunities;
Defining a business concept;
Product – service planning;
Management and organization planning;
Market analysis;
Financial planning;

– If you want to apply for Partial Payment Application (290 euros)* then you have to add to your CV, Application Form, your letter of motivation and send them to us at application@bsu.ase.ro until the 26th of June

– For a Total Payment Application (590 euros)* you have to add to your CV, Application Form and send them to us at application@bsu.ase.ro until the 26th of June.

*None of the payment methods include transportation costs!

Application

What do you have to do to apply? It’s really simple:

Write your Curriculum Vitae (you have the model here) and complete the Application Form (you can, also, download it from here)

If you have any questions, write to: application@bsu.ase.ro

The official web-page.

Be an Intern in the German Bundestag!

Posted on March 6, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 June 2015
Open to: young people under 30 from Egypt, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Estonia, France, Georgia, Greece, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Croatia, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Morocco, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Palestinian Territories, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Syria, Czech Republic, Turkey, Tunisia, Ukraine, Hungary, USA, Cyprus
Remuneration: 450 euros per month, free accommodation, insurance and travel expenses covered

Description

The German Bundestag invites you, in cooperation with the Freie Universität Berlin,Humboldt-Universität Berlin, and Technische Universität Berlin, to apply for an International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) to spend five months in Berlin. The German Bundestag, the German Parliament, offers young people the opportunity to get to know the German parliamentary system and political decision-making processes and to gain practical experience of parliamentary work during 5 months work placement with a Member of the Bundestag. The participants are introduced to the wide variety of tasks carried out in a Member’s office, for example, they may find themselves drafting speeches, articles and letters or doing preparatory work for plenary sittings.

The internship will take place from 1 March – 31 July 2016.

Eligibility

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

University degree;
Very good knowledge of German (level B2);
Under the age of 30 at the start of the scholarship;
Career goal: to work in the public sector in the home country (media, political parties, associations, government service, etc.);
Be from one of the eligible countries: Egypt, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Estonia, France, Georgia, Greece, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Croatia, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Morocco, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Palestinian Territories, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Syria, Czech Republic, Turkey, Tunisia, Ukraine, Hungary, USA and Cyprus.

Scholarship:

450 euros per month;
Free accommodation;
Insurance;
Covered travel expenses.

Application

The application procedure is different for each country. You can find your the specific information for your country here (in German).

For further information please visit official website (in German).