”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.

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).

Global Minority Rights Summer School 2015

Posted on March 6, 2015 by RedFoxx

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) ]

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

Posted on March 1, 2015 by RedFoxx

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

Posted on March 1, 2015 by RedFoxx

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.

Internship opportunity at “Open Society Foundations”

Posted on February 22, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 March 2015
Open to: candidates must hold bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year college or university
Remuneration: London Living Wage

Description

The Education Support Program works to make the right to education meaningful by combating inequality and discrimination in education and exposing structural inequalities that reproduce education disadvantage and exclusion.

This is a paid internship for six months. The location of the position is London, UK

Eligibility

In order to be eligible candidates must:

bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year college or university
experience of research and writing for non-academic or general audiences
experience of communications and social media would an advantage
background in comparative education and/or human rights preferred
ability to effectively and efficiently work in a fast-paced environment, and troubleshoot and follow projects through to completion
demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines without loss of attention to detail
excellent written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
excellent computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with internet research; knowledge of Photoshop/graphics editing a plus
ability to work as a team member and independently, with a high-level of self-motivation
flexibility and willingness to work simultaneously on a wide range of tasks and projects and ability to prioritize tasks

Remuneration

London Living Wage

Application

Please send a copy of your cover letter and CV by March 1, 2015, to:recruitment@opensocietyfoundations.org. Include the reference code in the subject line: ESP-I.

For further information please visit the official call.

The London International Youth Science Forum 2015

Posted on February 13, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 June 2015
Open to: participants between the ages of 17 and 21 years old
Venue: 22nd July – 5th August 2015, London, United Kingdom

Description

LIYSF is a two week residential event held at Imperial College London, with lectures and demonstrations from leading scientists, visits to industrial sites, research centres, scientific institutions and organisations, including world class laboratories and universities. LIYSF attracts over 400 of the world’s leading young scientists aged 17-21 years old from more than 60 participating countries. There is an active social calendar with events designed to enable those from around the world to learn about different cultures. The scope of LIYSF extends further than broadening scientific understanding to engage students in education on other cultures and develop lasting, international friendships.

Eligibility

To attend LIYSF 2015, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Date of birth must be between 23rd January 1993 and 6th February 1999
Have a good understanding of written and spoken English
Be studying science and have achieved or be in preparation for taking exam qualifications for university entrance
If you are applying independently, you must ask your school or college to act as a reference to endorse your application
Your parents or guardian must endorse your application (if you are under 18 when LIYSF begins)

Costs

The participation fee is £1,695 GBP per student.

The fee covers the total cost of the programme; all meals and accommodation; lectures and demonstrations; programme visits and entrance charges; travel in central London to programmed events and the social programme. It does not cover optional sightseeing tours, theatre tickets and transfer to London.

Participants are responsible for seeking financial assistance to support their attendance at LIYSF.

Application

Please complete the Application Form below to book student places to attend LIYSF 2015. Submission of this form confirms your application and subject to our acceptance commits you to full payment of the participations fees. Only submit this form if you have the funds ready, if you are not sure or have questions please contact us first on enquiries@liysf.org.uk

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: enquiries@liysf.org.uk

The official web-page.