Preparing Global Leaders Summit (PGLS 2015)

Posted on May 4, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 June 2015 Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years old Venue: 25-31 July 2015, Moscow, Russian Federation Description PGLS is a component school of Preparing Global Leaders Foundation (PGLF), an educational non-profit dedicated to changing the paradigm of leadership through intensive institutes, seminars, and summits. PGLF operates programs currently in Russia, Macedonia, Croatia, and Jordan and its program alumni hail from over a hundred countries. The Preparing Global Leaders Summit (PGLS) is a premiere international educational program for the best young professionals in the world. The program seeks to prepare aspiring global scholar-leaders with the tools that are necessary for effective leadership in an increasingly complex world. Students will join a distinguished faculty that includes PGLF founder Dr. Sam Potolicchio (Georgetown University, New York University, RANEPA), former Rhodes Scholar and current Columbia University Professor Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, and Dr. Branden Thornhill-Miller (Oxford, Sorbonne). Students and young professionals take short courses from internationally recognized faculty and participate in a range of leadership simulations. Specifically, participants will learn how to develop an opposable, interdisciplinary mind with an ability to work with and across ideological, national, religious, class and racial differences. They will learn how to communicate effectively, think both critically and creatively with a particular emphasis on how to advance the global public good. PGLS 2015 curricula and simulations will cover the following topics: negotiation, strategic thinking, public speaking, networking, persuasion, branding, public policy, statistics, comparative politics, demography, citizenship, civil wars, geopolitical strategy, Russia and the West, and Russian politics and history. Eligibility In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria: be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old; be linked to an organization or a network (e.g. youth council, youth NGO, not-profit organization, youth-led organization, community organization, faith-based organization, youth network or platform, college, university), or be a social entrepreneur, blogger, intern or volunteer; possess upper-intermediate English proficiency; complete at least first cycle of university studies. Costs The total price for PGLS 2015 is 1200 USD. The fee includes welcome and final dinners, accommodations, daily breakfast and lunch, tutorial materials, tuition and transportation to and from the airport. There are a number of generous merit-based scholarships offered for qualified participants. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you need to apply by June 1, 2015. Application Download the PGLS application form: Word Doc | PDF Fill out the application. Save it along with a copy of your resume and letter of recommendation (optional) in a single Zip file. Attach the Zip file to an email sent to pgls@pglf.org. You will receive a reply with our decision within 2 weeks of your application submission. Please note, that in case of acceptance you will need to reply within 3 weeks of the decision’s receipt. As soon as you reply, the PGLS team will send you a contract, the support letter for seeking additional funds in your university, organization or other. For the applicants who need a visa to enter Russia, a scanned invitation letter will be sent within 1 week from the receipt of the payment. June 1, 2015 – priority scholarship application June 15, 2015 – scholarship application and application for all those who need a visa to enter Russia July 10 – self-financed application deadline for those who do not need a visa to enter Russia In order to apply, register HERE If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: pgls@pglf.org The official web-page.

High School and College Students: An Opportunity for YOU!

Posted on April 20, 2015 by RedFoxx

Youth Engagement Forum

Saturday, May 30, 2015

8:30 am to 12:30 pm

The Crowne Plaza Riverfront, St. Paul, MN

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.

Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship

Posted on April 18, 2015 by RedFoxx

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

Posted on April 13, 2015 by RedFoxx

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.

Jean Monnet EFRI Summer School 2015 in Rijeka, Croatia

Posted on April 12, 2015 by RedFoxx

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.

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.

Creative CityMaking Internship for College Students in MN, USA

Posted on March 23, 2015 by RedFoxx

Creative CityMaking Internship

We are seeking a well organized, communicative, and creative person to assist in efforts around Creative CityMaking, a multi-year, arts-based innovation initiative within Minneapolis City government designed to advance City priorities through in-depth collaborations between City departments and highly skilled community artists. The aim of the program is to deepen the understanding of how arts-based engagement approaches can strengthen connections between City government and the communities the City serves.

This is an opportunity for a rising leader to build professional skills while forwarding a dynamic network of innovative, cross-sector leaders and collaborations addressing the social justice issues through the arts. The ideal candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be a proactive, resourceful, efficient and adaptive contributor to the work. Intermedia Arts is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and strongly encourages people of color to apply.

Please forward this opportunity along to anyone you know who might be interested or apply yourself!

TIME REQUIRED: Flexible/Part Time (up to 30 hours/month)

START DATE: March 2015 (immediate start date)

END DATE: September 2015 with the potential to extend into 2016

STATUS: Paid Stipend $100/month
DEADLINE: Open until filled

Please check out the FULL INTERNSHIP APPLICATION for full information and application details!

”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.

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.