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Be an Intern in the German Bundestag!

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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).

Global Minority Rights Summer School 2015

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Deadline: 31 March 2015, 23:59 CET
Open to: civil servants, decision-makers, teachers, MA and PhD students, members of civil society organizations, practitioners and others who deal with or are interested in minority related issues
Venue:  19-25 July 2015, Budapest, Hungary

Description

The Tom Lantos Institute (TLI) and the National University of Public Service (NUPS) in cooperation with the Middlesex University London (MU) and with the support of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade are organising their third international Summer School on Minority Rights with a special focus on the impact of boundary politics on identity and inequality. It will take place from 19 to 25 July 2015 in Budapest, Hungary.

The Summer School aims to:

  • Understand and critically assess the relevant international law and related practice on ethnic conflict resolution;
  • Present and review existing practice on the management of border communities in different regions of Europe;
  • Understand and discuss the effectiveness of the international minority protection regime with a particular focus on identity politics and equality.

This Summer School is envisaged as a space for meeting and consulting with authoritative academics, practitioners, public servants and decision-makers, providing participants the opportunity to share their experiences and present their research projects for discussion.

Eligibility

  • Public servants, decision-makers, teachers in higher education and journalists with an interest in diversity management, equality policies, minority rights, ethnic conflict resolution, geopolitics, and relevant international law;
  • MA and PhD students who wish to acquire competitive personal competence beneficial for their future careers in academia or in practice-oriented professions;
  • Members of civil society organisations, practitioners;
  • Everyone who is interested in recent developments, current theories and advanced training in the field of minority protection.

A good command of English is required as the language of the Summer School will be English.

Costs

The participation fee is 150 €. This fee covers tuition, accommodation, meals and cultural events.

The NUPS offers 15 full scholarships. 

Financial support is offered by the TLI and the NUPS.

  • Six full scholarships for overseas applicants cover the participation fee and the travel costs to Budapest (except airport transfer). They do not cover visa fees.
  • Nine partial scholarships cover the participation fee (tuition, accommodation, meals, and cultural events). The travel costs to Budapest are not covered by the partial scholarships.

Applicants for scholarship have to have:

  • Proven current interest or work in the field;
  • Strong motivation to improve their understanding and skills;
  • Demonstrated plans for future activities or career where they can use the knowledge, contacts and skills acquired.

Preference is given to members of national or ethnic, linguistic or religious minorities.

Application

To apply, fill in the Application Form, save it with the following name: 2015GMRSS_lastname_firstname, and submit it to applications@tomlantosinstitute.hu. Please do not send any other document. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

  • DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Tuesday 31 March 2015, 23:59 CET
  • Date of Notification: Friday 10 April 2015

DOWNLOAD [ Application Form (*.doc file) ]

 

Dunwoody College Career Awareness Program in Minneapolis, MN, USA

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http://www.dunwoody.edu/ycap/

June 15-July 17, 9AM-3PM. For high school juniors and seniors. Students have college level courses and are introduced to Dunwoody tech classes. Receive a $100 weekly stipend, a free bus pass and food.

The Youth Career Awareness Program (YCAP) has been a part of Dunwoody College of Technology since 1988.  The program was founded by Mr. Leon Rankin (YCAP Director Emeritus) and President Emeritus Warren Phillips.

Our Mission: To enhance the career opportunities of under-represented youth, by empowering them to graduate from high school and obtain a degree from Dunwoody College of Technology.

We are proud of our statistics which are…

  1. 96% of YCAP students graduate from high school.
  2. 85% of YCAP students go on to post-secondary education at Dunwoody College of Technology.
  3. YCAP has assisted more than 1,250 students since the induction of our program!

Students accepted into the program are current high school juniors, seniors and potential first year Dunwoody College of Technology students. All applicants must be in good academic standing at their schools (2.5 G.P.A or higher), driven to succeed, interested in learning more about Dunwoody’s technical careers and have a strong financial need.

In addition to our mission our goals are to provide more females and students of color who come from a disadvantaged background, the opportunity to attend college. We begin with a six-week summer session, during which the YCAP students come to the Dunwoody campus to learn more about the various technical programs offered at Dunwoody. Students also improve their academic skills by taking College level courses and working on web-based academic soft ware.

Each grade level has a different summer experience
  1. YCAP II – (Entering 12th grade): Students spend their summer completing in-depth projects within 3-4 Dunwoody Departments and take College level courses to sharpen reading, writing, math and study skills.
  2. YCAP III – (Graduated Senior/Dunwoody Student): Students spend their summer completing in-depth projects within 3-4 Dunwoody Departments and take College level courses to sharpen reading, writing, math and study skills.
Monthly School Year Student Workshops

Workshops are hosted at Dunwoody College of Technology once a month for two hours, during which time each group focuses on a theme for the academic year.

Student Benefits
  1. Merit based financial support commonly established by excellent attendance, participation, and completion of assigned projects. (summer session only)
  2. Exposure to technical careers/programs at Dunwoody College of Technology.
  3. Ability to earn high school elective credits.
  4. Complete College level course material in reading, writing, math and study skills.
  5. Exposure to community service (15 hours per academic year until graduation from Dunwoody).
  6. Transportation provided via bus card (summer session only)
  7. Supplemental Scholarship to Dunwoody College of Technology to assist tuition, books, supplies and technology fee.
  8. Students are monitored throughout the school year to ensure they are maintaining an acceptable level of attendance, academic progress through daily study sessions and one on one meetings with the YCAP Manager.

March 6th, 2015 is the deadline to apply for DAAD Germany Today Schoalrship.

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Germany Today 2015

Institutions of Higher Education and their Internationalization Strategies (Frankfurt, Berlin, Dresden)

June 14 – June 20, 2015

DAAD’s information tour “Germany Today 2015” is designed to give participants both a broader overview of Germany’s higher education landscape and a more in-depth understanding of recent developments on the government level as well as within individual institutions. The group will discuss funding opportunities, internationalization strategies, and the potential for co-operation between German and North American institutions.

On this trip, participants will visit Frankfurt, Berlin and Dresden. Frankfurt University and Freie Universität Berlin will share their experience with one of DAAD’s newest and largest funding programs, “Strategic Partnerships and Thematic Networks” with the group. At Technical University Dresden –participants will learn about the role of strategic partnerships for the development of the high level research projects the university is pushing forward. While in Dresden, the group will also visit the Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft which belongs to the Universities of Applied Sciences “Fachhochschulen.” Their emphasis on practical orientation makes them very attractive for employers. Besides strategic partnerships other topics currently of relevance for German institutions of higher education and research will also be covered, including training of doctoral candidates in structured PhD programs, the increasing importance of third party funding in research, student and researcher mobility.

At various times during this week, the group will meet additional guests, from the political sphere, from independent research institutes, and from industry, and with ample time for discussion.

The program will be interactive: Our hosts will provide valuable insights into their activities, and you will be asked to share your perspective and expertise with them.

Information provided during this week will include:

An overview of Germany’s higher education and research systems

  • Specific examples of recent developments in higher education in Germany
  • Insights into universities’ institutional internationalization strategies
  • A thorough analyses of best practice examples.”- from economics, the humanities and the natural sciences
  • Details about select BA and MA programs at recognized universities and universities of applied science
  • PhD programs/training, and transatlantic mobility

    North American participants in this program are typically senior administrators at leading universities in the U.S. and Canada (such as vice presidents for international affairs or heads of international offices), policy makers in federal and state/provincial governments or associations, and other experts in the higher education field.

    The program will be in English. Program-related costs in Germany (accommodation, domestic travel, most meals) will be covered by DAAD. The program officially starts in Frankfurt am Main (where Germany’s biggest international airport is located; a European hub for many airlines) on Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2015 and ends with a dinner on Friday evening, June 19, in Dresden. The night from Friday, June 19, through Saturday, June 20, is still booked and covered by DAAD in our hotel in Dresden (including breakfast).

    Intercontinental travel is at the participant’s expense. Applicants must have U.S./Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, and have special interest in Germany and transatlantic co-operation, and a relevant professional position. They should not have recently participated in another information trip to Germany.

 

Scholarship for Peace and Conflict Resolution Summer Program

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London + Amman: Peace and Conflict Resolution Summer Program with Arabic Language
Amman, Jordan; London, United Kingdom (Incoming Program)
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2015 15-Mar-2015 ** Rolling Admission 07-Jun-2015 13-Aug-2015
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term’s application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Study Minimum GPA: 2.75
Housing Options: Homestay, Residence Hall Class Eligibility: Graduate, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Language of Instruction: Arabic, English Areas of Study: Arabic Language, Global Studies, History, Humanities, Middle East Studies, Peace Conflict & Social Justice
Program Description:

Spend your summer in London and Amman exploring the process of peace and the sensitive cultural and societal roots of conflict. This unique program will begin in the U.K. by studying peace and conflict theory, using Northern Ireland as a case study for beginning to understand how those theories translate to Middle Eastern issues. Once in Amman, use your new understanding of peace and conflict to examine how the Arab/Israeli conflict; regional conflicts such as those in Lebanon, Yemen or Iraq; and tribal conflicts are being addressed.  Following the conclusion of the Peace and Conflict Program, students have the opportunity to stay in Amman and pursue a course in intensive Arabic language, including instruction in both Modern Standard Arabic and Jordanian Arabic.

This program is a partnership between FIE and AMIDEAST.

For more information click here or alternatively you can contact us at FIE Inquiries or call 800-856-4358.

 

The 2015 Laureate Global Fellowship in Washington, DC.

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Deadline: 25 March 2015
Open to: young entrepreneurs aged 18-29
Fellowship: airfare, US visa fees, accommodations and meals, leadership training, coaching/mentoring, advocacy and networking opportunities

Description

Each year, Youth Action Net selects 20 young social entrepreneurs to participate in the Laureate Global Fellowship through a unique partnership between the Sylvan/Laureate Foundation and the International Youth Foundation. Laureate Global Fellows are distinguished by their track records for success in achieving positive change in their communities, by their innovative approaches, and their ability to mobilize their peers and community members in support of their social change visions. Fellows develop leadership expertise and deepen their impact through a dynamic, yearlong learning experience, and join a network of over 1,000 change-makers like them who continue to benefit from learning opportunities and connections throughout their social change careers. The leadership training and public event will take place October 2-8, 2015 in Washington, DC.

Eligibility

Candidates must be:

  • 18-29 years old as of October 1,2015;
  • Founders of co-founders of existing ventures with at least one year of impact;
  • Fluent in English.

Fellowship

Fellows benefit from a yearlong experience that includes leadership training, coaching/mentoring, advocacy, and networking opportunities. Other Fellowship benefits include:

  • Recognition at a global awards ceremony, through related media outreach, and blogging and speaking opportunities made available through Youth Action Net;
  • Year-round learning opportunities and one-on-one coaching based on Fellows’ individual needs and YouthActionNet’s proven leadership development framework;
  • Being part of a global network of young change-makers, with the chance to connect and collaborate with peers leading change throughout the world;
  • Access to ongoing learning and networking opportunities as a YouthActionNet alumni.

Retreat costs including US visa fees, airfare, ground transportation,accommodation, and group meals will be paid by the International Youth Foundation.

Application

Interested candidates must apply online HERE.

The deadline to apply is 25 March 2015. All applicants will be notified of their status by June 12, 2015.

For further information please visit the official website.

TRAYCE – Training of Trainers for Youth in the Council of Europe

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Deadline: 10th March, 2015
Open to: representatives of youth organisation, network, pool of trainers etc who already have some relevant experiences of European level youth work education and training activities
Venue: Strasbourg, France

Description

The Youth Department of the Council of Europe has open call call for participants for TRAYCE – Training of Trainers for Youth in the Council of Europe, a long-term training of trainers in non-formal education with young people. First residential seminar will be held 12 – 23 June 2015. The training course aims to support the quality development of non-formal education activities in the Council of Europe through the development of competence of trainers active in the youth field. The training of trainers in non-formal education will provide an opportunity for participants-trainers to develop the level of quality of their work, and to improve their competences to design, run and evaluation non-formal education and training activities with young people within the value framework of the Council of Europe.

 

This training for trainers is organized in several phases as follow:

  1. Preparation for the first residential seminar (mid – April to June 2015);
  2. First residential seminar (12 – 23 June 2015);
  3. Practice and online learning (June 2015 – autumn 2016);
  4. Second residential seminar (autumn 2016);
  5. Evaluation of the course (during autumn / winter 2016).

The Participants should:

  • come  from and be supported by a youth organisation, network, pool of trainers, community etc.;
  • have an educational function, doing non-formal education activities and be motivated to improve their work or identify the need to improve their training activities;
  • be in a position to apply what they have learnt in the course in their education and training practice;
  •  subscribe to the values and approaches of the Council of Europe;
  •  have already some relevant experiences of European level youth work education and training activities;
  •  have the readiness and possibility to run a practice project during the course, on themes related to human rights issues, the situation of young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods, discrimination, intercultural dialogue, vulnerable groups etc.;
  •  be able to work in English;
  •  have ICT competences and regular access to internet during the course;

Costs

Meals and accommodation for the residential seminars will be provided and paid for by the Council of Europe. Travel costs for the seminars will be fully reimbursed according to the Council of Europe rules.

There is an enrollment fee to the course of 60 Euros is payable by each participant. This amount will be deducted from the amount to be reimbursed for travel expenses or paid during the residential seminar.

Application

All candidates should apply online. Support letters have to be uploaded on the platform or sent separately by e-mail toeyc.programme@coe.int by 10th March 2015.

Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for a short online interview. The selection of participants will be finalized by 30 March 2015

For more information please check the official website

Asian American Journalist Association’s Summer Internships and Scholarships

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AAJA Scholarships, Internships and Grants 

  • NBC Summer Partnership: Paid summer broadcast internships with NBC News in New York City are available for students and recent graduates. Applications must be received (not just postmarked) by February 12, 2015.
  • The CIC/Anna Chennault Scholarship: $5,000 available to support current college students or high school seniors passionate about journalism. The recipient will also receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2015 AAJA National Convention in San Francisco, CA August 12 – 15. The deadline to apply is May 3, 2015.
  • Stanford Chen Internship Grant: $1,750 available to support current juniors, seniors and graduate students who have secured a journalism internship. The deadline to apply is April 12, 2015.
  • Broadcast News Internship Grants: Two grants offered to support students or recent graduates that have secured a broadcasting internship. The deadline to apply is April 19, 2015.
  • Print and Online News Internship Grant: $1,000 available to support students or recent graduates who have secured a print or online news internship. The deadline to apply is April 19, 2015.

The Summer Undergraduate Research Internship in University of MN, USA

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2015 Request for Applications: Opportunity on Health Disparities & Cancer Research

The University of Minnesota Medical School’s Program in Health Disparities Research and the Masonic Cancer Center are pleased to announce the seventh annual summer undergraduate internship on health disparities and cancer research.

 

Program Description

The 2015 summer internship on cancer and health disparities is an eight-week program designed to give undergraduate students from Minnesota’s racial/ethnic minority and under-represented communities’ research experience in the health sciences. During the program, participants will:

  • Learn how health disparities are addressed through community-engaged research;
  • Gain hands-on experience with an experienced faculty mentor in basic biomedical, translational, clinical, and/or community-based research;
  • Attend seminars and workshops on topics such as interdisciplinary research and the root causes of health disparities;
  • Discuss careers in health sciences with University of Minnesota professionals;
  • Sign-up to shadow a clinician;
  • Work with a research team at the current stage of their project(s); and
  • Present a poster to academic members and community partners at the end of the summer.

The internship program dates are: June 22-August 14, 2015. Internships positions are full-time (Monday-Friday from approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

Interns will be matched with a mentor in the Program in Health Disparities Research or the Masonic Cancer Center. The mentor matching process will begin prior to the start date.

Interns will receive a rate of $12.00 per hour.

 

2015 Intern Application Schedule
  • Application and recommendation deadline: Monday, February 23, 2015, at 4:00 PM CST (documents submitted after this time will not be accepted)
  • Award notification: March 16-27, 2015

 

Expectations for Applicants

Students who apply are required and responsible for:

  • Providing their own laptop computer.
  • Arranging their lodging and transportation.
  • Demonstrating professionalism at all times.
  • Committing to work full-time for the entire duration of the 8-week program (up to three days of unpaid leave will be permitted).

 

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be:

  • An incoming sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate student.
  • Enrolled in a 2 or 4 year college/university in Minnesota or be a Minnesota resident attending a 2 or 4 year accredited college/university within the United States.
  • Interested in pursuing a career in research or a health science profession.
  • From an under-represented community. This may include students who self-identify with a racial/ethnic minority community, first generation college students, LGBTQ, rural and/or low socio-economic backgrounds.

Applicants must adhere to the application deadlines. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

 

Instructions
Application

Please complete the online application.
The application deadline is Monday, February 23, 2015 at 4:00 p.m., Central Standard Time (CST).

Recommendation Form

Download and return the recommendation form (PDF). Two letters of recommendation are required. This form is required; alternative documents will not be accepted. Professional recommendations only, cannot include family members or friends. For questions and to submit recommendations forms please contact Sandra Rivera (email:river039@umn.edu or fax 612-626-6782), before Monday, February 23, 2015 at 4:00 PM CST.

Vacancy for Fulbright English Teaching Assistant

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Program Description

An English Teaching Assistantship places recent college graduates in a classroom abroad to provide assistance to teachers of English who instruct non-native English speakers.  English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) help teach English language while serving as U.S. cultural ambassadors.  ETAs may also pursue individual study/research plans in addition to their teaching responsibilities. The program is fully funded by the State Department. ETAs are in-country for one academic year.

Host’s responsibilities

  1. The Host Institution shall identify and secure acceptable housing for the Fellow.  The rent will be paid by an ETA. Acceptable housing should include the following minimum features:
    •  Bedroom, including a bed and bedding
    •  Bathroom with toilet and bathing facilities
    •  Kitchen with stove, refrigerator, dishes, utensils, pots, and pans
    •  Heating, hot water, and a cooling system, i.e. a fan or air conditioner (Internet payment to be made by the ETA).
  2. The Host Institution shall provide both the US Embassy and the ETA a description of identified housing and, if possible, a photograph of its interior within four to six weeks before the expected arrival of the ETA.  If the required housing information is not provided four weeks prior to the ETA’s arrival, the Embassy reserves the right to terminate the ETA’s placement and reassign him/her to a different host institution.
  3. The Host Institution shall negotiate with the landlord and provide the ETA with the necessary housing documents that are required for the ETA’s timely registration with the State Migration Service.  Should the Host Institution fail to provide these documents, the Embassy reserves the right to terminate the ETA’s placement and reassign him/her to a different host institution.
  4. The Host Institution shall assist the ETA in completing all necessary legal registration with the State Migration Service (SMS), including securing all necessary forms and medical tests and, if requested by the ETA, accompanying the ETA on visits to Azerbaijani government offices and medical centers involved in the registration process.
  5. Prior to ETA’s arrival, the Host Institution shall designate a point of contact on its staff who is responsible for securing housing for the ETA, completing all ETA registration requirements upon arrival, arranging airport transfers for the ETA, and serving as a point of contact for any program-related questions that the ETA may need to ask.  This point of contact must be available by phone and e-mail starting two months before the ETA’s arrival and lasting until the ETA’s departure.
  6. The Host Institution shall work with the ETA to identify the ETA’s work load (not to exceed 20 classroom hours per week).
Application
Please submit the completed request form to our English language program specialist Zulfiya Shirinova at ShirinovaZK@state.gov by February 28, 2015. In the subject line please indicate the name of the program “Fulbright ETA 2015-16” and your institution.