National Security Language Initiative for Youth

Posted on October 10, 2014 by RedFoxx

U.S. Department of State funded program for high school students to study abroad, National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) application is currently open, the deadline is : October 30, 2014. Please share with students!

ABOUT NSLI-Y

The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program, sponsored by theU.S. Department of State, provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students and recent high school graduates to learn less commonly taught languages in summer and academic-year overseas immersion programs.

NSLI-Y is part of a U.S. government initiative that prepares American citizens to be leaders in a global world. Now more than ever, it is important that Americans have the necessary linguistic skills and cultural knowledge to promote international dialogue and support American engagement abroad. NSLI-Y aims to provide opportunities to American youth that will spark a lifetime interest in language learning.

NSLI-Y PROGRAMS

NSLI-Y programs offer intensive language immersion in a variety of locations around the world. Beginners are welcome to apply for any of the target languages.

Scholarships are available for students to learn the following languages:

Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin)
Hindi
Korean

Persian (Tajiki)
Russian
Turkish

Programs may take place in the following locations:

China
Estonia
India
Jordan
Korea
Moldova
Morocco

Oman
Russia
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Turkey
Other locations

ELIGIBILITY

Is the NSLI-Y program right for you?

Before filling out the online application, review the eligibility requirements below and read more about the process of learning a language through immersion.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizen
Grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
15-18 years of age at start of program (birthdate between July 15, 1996 and June 10, 2000 for summer programs; birthdate between September 30, 1996 and June 30, 2000 for academic year programs)
Enrolled in high school (including home school) at the time of application
Not an immediate family member of an employee of the U.S. Department of State who works in the Youth Programs Division of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs or an employee at a NSLI-Y administering organization whose duties involve the NSLI-Y program
Have not previously traveled outside the U.S. on a long-term (more than eight weeks) program sponsored by the Youth Programs Division of the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)
Previous NSLI-Y summer program participants or alumni of ECA-funded short-term programs are only eligible to apply for a NSLI-Y academic year program.

Click here to read additional eligibility criteria from the U.S. Department of State for the 2015-2016 program year.

Previous language study is not a requirement. Students of all levels of language ability are welcome to apply. However, please note that the majority of NSLI-Y participants are at novice or intermediate levels.

The NSLI-Y program seeks applicants who represent the diversity of the United States. Students of all racial, ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as are students with disabilities.

Is language learning through an intensive immersion experience right for you?

The goal of the NSLI-Y program is to promote critical language learning among American youth and to spark a lifetime of interest in language learning. NSLI-Y aims to guide students toward using language in their university and professional careers and to dedicate themselves to continued language learning far beyond their time on the program.

NSLI-Y scholars participate in intensive language courses on both summer and academic year programs. Summer programs include a minimum of 120 hours of formal classroom instruction. Academic year programs include at least ten hours per week of formal classroom instruction, and most programs include additional academic courses. These intensive language courses are complemented by cultural immersion activities inside and outside of the classroom, including home-stays, excursions, and local community service projects.

Successful NSLI-Y participants dedicate themselves to language acquisition through both formal and informal learning opportunities. Participants strive to succeed both academically, by improving their language skills, and culturally, by gaining an understanding and appreciation for a new way of life. Participants should expect to immerse themselves fully in the language and cultural experience; they should not expect to complete academic work for their U.S. school while abroad.

Before deciding whether or not to apply, learn more about the program by exploring this website and speaking with other students via networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. We encourage you to discuss this opportunity with your parents and teachers. You may also want to talk with your teachers and school administrators about the possibility of receiving academic credit for your NSLI-Y experience.

The Packaging Challenge with H&M Germany

Posted on October 10, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 27 November 2014
Open to: emerging social entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs between the ages of 21 and 31 years old, from around the world
Tuition Fee: 1,000 € excluding travel and living expenses throughout the Incubation Phase in Hamburg ( financial aid is available)

Description

The one-year program is a competitive fellowship enabling emerging social entrepreneurs to plan and implement their own ventures. Fellows receive start-up training, engage with current experts, and create change by implementing their social start-ups in their your own communities.The program takes place in two phases, the ten-week Incubation Phase on campus in Hamburg and the ten-month Implementation Phase in the Fellows’ home countries. During the Incubation Phase they will develop their individual business plans and next to that, solve a real life group Challenge posed by a company or organization to learn hands-on what it takes to be an entrepreneur and how to successfully take action. During the Implementation Phase each Fellow starts his/her own mission-driven venture.

H&M Germany challenges you to create an innovative packaging system for one of its product lines! The goal is to minimize waste and energy, optimize the handling process and create maximum recycling and upcycling opportunities along the way. The solution should aim to be globally scalable and economically viable. The impact of the developed solution will be evaluated during a one-week testing phase, delivering goods from the central German warehouse to H&M stores in Hamburg.

Eligibility

The DO School is seeking highly motivated and talented emerging social entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs age 21 to 31. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a track record of being passionate about addressing social issues and creating and spreading innovative social change. We welcome applications from people with all educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Successful applicants are determined and willing to use our program to start new, or grow existing ventures, or implement a new initiative within a larger organization. The DO School program is ideal for outstanding mission-driven people who are looking for the tools, skills, and mentoring to launch a social start-up

Tuition Fee & Fellowship

The DO School fellowship is a highly subsidized program, which means participants pay only a small portion of the actual costs as their tuition fee. For One-Year Programs in Hamburg the tuition fee is 1,000 € excluding travel and living expenses throughout the Incubation Phase in Hamburg. This only applies to Fellows who can afford to pay the full tuition and their own costs, for everyone else there is financial aid available for both the tuition fee and the personal costs during the Incubation Phase of the One-Year Program. Fellow selection is need-blind. This means we select Fellows regardless of their financial circumstances and make sure that everyone who is selected can also participate in the program. If you need financial aid there is a separate form in the application process that you can fill out. If you are accepted you will then automatically receive an individualized partial or full financial aid offer. The offer will be based on your personal needs, however, we expect all candidates to demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and actively contribute to part of their own costs through their own fundraising activities.

Application

The One-Year Program with the Packaging Challenge
Location: Hamburg
Open for emerging social entrepreneurs from around the world, aged 21 – 31

Application Phase
24 September – 27 November 2014

To start your application click here. If this is your first application for the DO School Fellowship. If you have previously applied you can log in using your existing username and password.

Additional information about the fellowship is provided here.

International Film Festival Rotterdam Trainee Project for Young Film Critics

Posted on October 10, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 November 2014
Open to: Journalists ages 30 and younger around the world
Venue: 22 – 29 January 2015 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Description

The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) seeks applicants for its 2015 training program. The IFFR Trainee Project for Young Film Critics offers motivated and talented journalists a chance to cover a major international film festival.

The program includes reporting on the festival for the Daily Tiger, publishing a blog on IFFR’s website, meeting with experienced film critics and reporting for participants’ home media outlets.

International Film Festival Rotterdam welcomes applications for the 17th Trainee Project for Young Film Critics taking place during its 44th festival edition (21 January – 1 February 2015).

International Film Festival Rotterdam supports film making, film producing and journalistic talent on several levels: the main festival section Bright Future (including competitions for both features and shorts) presents recent works by first and second time filmmakers; Rotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund contributes to film projects in developing countries and co-production market CineMart organizes a trainee project for young film producers (Rotterdam Lab) in close collaboration with its partner organizations. Recognizing the important role of film criticism to the perception of independent cinema, IFFR organizes a trainee project for young film critics.

Eligibility

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

Age under 30 years
Fluent command of the English language (written and spoken)
Demonstrable experience in film criticism (print or online media)
Not yet established enough to profit from facilities as attending international film festivals outside your country
Have agreement(s) with relevant print and/or online media to publish reports on International Film Festival Rotterdam 2015

Costs

The organizers will cover hotel accommodations from Jan. 22 to 29 and partial refunds of travel costs when participants are traveling from outside Europe.

Application

Your application should include digital versions (Word, jpg or pdf) of the following documents and information:

A motivation letter to support your application: explain why this project and the Rotterdam festival appeals to you and what you can offer the festival
Your resume (CV) including your contact details and date of birth.
Up to three proofs of recent work you published on (independent) film or film festivals. If not in English, provide the original articles with English translations to demonstrate your command of this language
Information about your affiliation(s): title, name of chief editor, postal address, phone number, email account, periodicity, circulation, web address, estimated unique page views per month.
A recommendation letter (on company letterhead) of your principal affiliation’s chief editor assigning you to cover IFFR 2015 and confirming that your report will be published.

Please send in your application by e-mail to press@filmfestivalrotterdam.com or by land mail to IFFR Press Office, PO Box 21696, 3001 AR Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

The deadline is Friday 1 November 2014.

The official web-page.

ILO and J-PAL Course on Evaluating Social Programs

Posted on October 4, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 10 October, 2014 (for applying for scholarships) / 17 October, 2014
Open to: academics, evaluators, implementers, researchers, managers and other interested individuals with relevant experience in statistical tools and impact evaluation
Venue: Sharjah, UAE, from 16 to 20 November, 2014

Description

The ILO and J-PAL Executive Education course is a five-day training on evaluating social programs which will provide participants with a thorough understanding of randomized evaluations and pragmatic, step-by-step guidance for conducting their own evaluations. Through a combination of lectures and case studies from real randomized evaluations, the course will focus on the benefits and methods of randomization, choosing an appropriate sample size, and common threats and pitfalls to the validity of the experiment.

While the course is centered around the why, how, and when of randomized evaluations, it will also discuss the importance of a needs assessment, measuring outcomes effectively, quality control, and monitoring methods that are useful for all kinds of evaluations. The course also provides the opportunity to learn from and interact with ILO and J-PAL affiliated researchers and practitioners in the region.

Youth unemployment rates are disproportionality high in many regions of the world, particularly in the Middle East. In the face of this challenge, policymakers and practitioners need more evidence on which social programs work and why, especially for youth labor market programs. This course is intended to equip academics, evaluators, implementers, and researchers with the skills necessary to produce and consume rigorous impact evaluations.

The course will take place at the American University of Sharjah. Information on visas can be found on the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Visa Information page. This page will be updated as more logistical details are to be confirmed.

Eligibility

The training is open to everyone. Managers and researchers from international development organizations, foundations, governments and non-governmental organizations, trained economists are all encouraged to apply. The course places special emphasis on evaluating labor market programs, although professionals from other sectors and backgrounds will find the course useful.

A necessary prerequisite for this course is relevant experience in statistical tools and impact evaluation. Interested applicants who have already participated in a ILO Evaluation Clinic are especially encouraged to apply, as this course will build upon the skills developed in that course.

Costs

All course fees will be covered by the ILO for applicants who are accepted to the course but course participants will need to pay for their travel, accommodation, and visa. There is a limited number of scholarships available to cover travel and accommodation for participants who demonstrate need. If you are interested in applying for one of these scholarships, please complete the application no later than October 10th, 2014. All admission and scholarship decisions will be made on a rolling basis, and participants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Application

You can apply for the training HERE by providing the required information and submitting your application. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate from J-PAL. Deadline for applying for a position with scholarship for travel and accommodation is 10 October, 2014.

The official webpage

Tales of Transition Writing Contest

Posted on October 4, 2014 by RedFoxx

Tales of Transition Writing Contest

The official call

Description

Do you enjoy writing? Are you interested in post-communist transition? What are your thoughts on a free trip to Prague?

Transitions (TOL) is inviting students from across the globe to choose a topic relating to the social, political, economic, and cultural transition that has taken place in the last 25 years across the formerly communist countries of Europe and Eurasia.

You are free to choose your topic, your angle, your hook, your hypothesis, your research question, your style; as long as your content addresses post-communist transition in Central Europe, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, or Central Asia, we will process your submission.

A panel of judges, led by Transitions’ editor in chief will choose the top three undergraduate and top three graduate entries. All of the winning entries will be rolled out in our online magazine, which has an international audience of more than 25,000 monthly readers.

The first place undergraduate and first place graduate writers will win a FREE trip to Prague to attend our fall conference, 25 Years After: The Challenges of Building the Post-Communist Media and Communication Industries, from 20-22 November 2014.^*

Submissions are due by 10 October 2014. Submit your entry here!

^* Winner’s package includes the flight to Prague, accommodation in Prague, local transportation, breakfast, daily refreshments, and lunch. Airport transfers and dinners are not included. Prize packages are generously provided by the International Visegrad Fund, which is funding the contest as part of a series of activities and events centered around the 25-year, post-communist anniversary.

The official call

2014 Milan Regional Conference

Posted on October 4, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: Ongoing
Open to: Everyone over 16 years old.
Venue: 8th November, Palazzo Isimbardi, Milano.

Description

European Students For Liberty is rightfully proud to present the 2014 Milan Regional Conference. European Students For Liberty brings this great opportunity by organizing wonderful weekend of inspiring lectures, insightful knowledge, and endless networking with pro-liberty students and young professionals from around the world in Milan.

Eligibility

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

-Be over 16.
-Possess advanced English proficiency
-If you need a visa – hold a valid passport
-Have strong affinity towards Liberty!

Costs

Registrants will be provided full dinners, lunches, coffee-breaks and social activity during the conference. Our executive board will take care of your visa letters in order to get visa approval.

Application

Registration form has been divided into two sections: (1) your contact and registration information on the first page and (2) information about your academic or professional affiliations on the second page. Both sections must be completed before your registration can be processed in our system.

Data collected by Students For Liberty is used for the purpose of improving our programs and events to better serve pro-liberty students world wide.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, write to: yossowski@studentsforliberty.org.

Mosaic’s International Leadership Programme

Posted on October 4, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 6 October 2014 at 09:00 (GMT+1)
Open to: participants between the ages of 25 and 35 years old
Venue: 18 – 29 May 2015, in the Middle East

Description

The International Leadership Programme is an innovative leadership development opportunity which aims to develop leadership skills, inspire thinking about global issues and equip young people to become involved in their local communities. The International Leadership Programme 2015 will begin with a Summit from 18 – 29 May 2015 which will take place in the Middle East.The programme begins with the International Summit, which brings together 80 international young leaders aged 25-35 to participate in a two week residential training conference, featuring world-renowned leadership trainers and speakers.The Summit includes leadership skills workshops, inspirational sessions on global issues such as poverty and sustainability, and visits to projects in the local area which demonstrate leadership in action.Following the Summit each participant is matched with a Mosaic mentor who supports them to write a personal ‘Action Plan’ outlining how they will put their learning into action in their local community.

Participants report to Mosaic on their progress against targets set in their Action Plan for 12 months following the Summit.

Participants’ Action Plans have included projects as wide ranging as running employability skills workshops in Algeria, establishing a mobile library service in rural Indonesia and a women’s financial empowerment project in Iraqi Kurdistan..

Eligibility

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

Age range as of 18 May 2015: 25–35 years
A national and resident of Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE or UK.
Able to be at the Summit in May 2015. You will need to have a valid passport and ability to apply for a visa. Participants are responsible for arranging both of these.
Fluent English (all elements of the programme will be conducted in English)

Costs

Mosaic is a charity and not a rich organisation. There are significant costs associated with the International Leadership Programme, some of which will be the responsibility of participants – these will be made clear (together with practical arrangements such as flights and visa applications when participants are appointed). At this stage, we do not require information about your financial situation and Mosaic does not wish to discourage any applicant who faces financial difficulty – bursaries will be available to support those who need them.

Application

Participant recruitment for the 2015 programme is open from 15 September and closes at 0900 (GMT+1) on 6 October 2014.

Before completing your application, please ensure that you have read the instructions on how to apply to the programme available to download Applicants sheet. Please note that for your application to be considered you must complete it in full.

Firstly, you will be asked for details including your age, nationality, contact details, a short work history and study history, your career aspirations (100 word limit) as well as contact details for 2 referees who we will contact should you be offered a participant place. Secondly, you will be asked some questions to assess what impact the programme could have on you. The questions you will be asked are:

Please give an example of a time when you have changed a situation – it could be in your workplace, community or personal life. What skills did you use to bring about change? (200 word limit)
From the list of competencies below, which one do you most want to develop? Please describe below what benefit it could bring to you and your community. (200 word limit)

a) The drive and initiative to seize new opportunities, and the resilience to continue when difficulties arise.
b) Having a strong and/or growing sense of self-awareness, and the ability to use this awareness to get the best from ourselves.
c) The ability to engage and work with different people from different backgrounds, providing them with inspiration, a clear vision and strong communication.
d) Having a genuine openness to new experience and a readiness to listen to others, in order to continue to learn throughout career and life.
e) Working with humility and integrity, and being highly reliable and trustworthy in all aspects of life.

Can you give an example of how a global issue is currently affecting your own local community? (200 word limit)
Can you give an example of where a positive attitude has enabled you to overcome a challenge? (200 word limit)

In order to apply, register HERE.

International Conference ‘Art, Society and Politics in (Post) Socialism’ in Timisoara, Romania

Posted on September 27, 2014 by RedFoxx

CONFERENCE: ” Art, Society and Politics in (Post) Socialism”
VENUE: West University of Timisoara, Romania, 17-18 November 2014
PRESENTATION
The Conference aims at investigating the multiple dimensions of the arts in socialist and post-socialist societies. We welcome contributions from all fields which are relevant for understanding the relationship between the arts, society and politics, such as history, art history, anthropology, sociology, and political science. Interdisciplinary approach and comparative perspective are encouraged.
Although the focus of the conference is on visual arts, papers concerning music, literature, and performing arts will also be considered.
Suggested topics include, but are not limited to the following:

· Public art in socialist and post-socialist countries
· Commissioning public art in socialism
· Propaganda and dissent in arts
· Politics and the public reception of the work of art
· Status of arts and artists in post-socialism
· Arts education in (post) socialism
· Art and ideology
· Public art and collective memory

The conference language is English.
DEADLINE
Please send a short presentation and an abstract of no more 300 words on the address andreea.lazea@e-uvt.ro. The deadline for abstract submission is October 15, 2014. Authors invited to attend the conference will be notified by October 20, 2014. Proposals consisting in portfolios of images, short movies, multimedia products, projects are also welcome.
EXPENSES
There is no participation fee.
A limited reimbursement, up to 350 Euro, can be offered to participants abroad, for international travel expenses. Accommodation will be provided subject to availability.
If you have additional queries, you may send an email to the address above.

Apply now for the international seminar “United Europe – Democracy at all levels!”

Posted on September 27, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 8 October 2014
Open to: Young people aged 18-30 years who are citizens of one of the 47 member states of the Council of Europe + citizens of Belarus.
Venue: 25-30 November 2014 in Chisinau, Moldova.

Description

Co – organised by JEF Europe, JEF Moldova and JEF Belarus, the International Seminar “United Europe – Democracy at all levels” will take place from the 25-30 November in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova.

About JEF: Young European Federalists (JEF, French Jeunes Européens fédéralistes) is a political youth organisation. Active in most European countries and with around 25,000 members, it seeks to promote European integration through the strengthening and democratisation of the European Union (EU). JEF has close ties to the European Movement and the Union of European Federalists and is a full member of the European Youth Forum (YFJ). Former activists of JEF are organised in the Friends of JEF.

Eligibility

Young people aged 18-30 years who are citizens of one of the 47 member states of the Council of Europe + citizens of Belarus. Applications from non-eligible persons will not be taken into account.

Costs

Participation fee: 120€ for JEF Members, 150€ for Non-JEF Members 30€ for Belorussian and Moldavian participants. (There are 10 scholarships of 50€ provided upon request)

Travel reimbursement: 70% of the travel costs (up to max 200€)

*JEF Europe and JEF Moldova will assist in visa procedures if needed.

**Do not book your ticket and/or pay the participation fee before you receive an e-mail confirmation regarding your selection

Application

Deadline for applications: 8 October 2014

To apply, please fill out this form.
Confirmation of your participation will be sent on Friday 10th October.

For more information read the full call HERE

Youth Forum “New Generation for Eu Enlargement”

Posted on September 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 29 September 2014
Open to: participants between the ages of 20 and 30 years old, from EU and neigbouring countries.
Venue: 25-30 October 2014, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

Description

The Youth Forum “New Generation for EU Enlargement” will take place in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, on 25 and 30 October 2014. This Forum are organized by the European Center for Peace and Development (ECPD) of the University for Peace established by the United Nations, the Association of European Border Regions (AEBR) and Youth Association of Serbia (OSS), with cooperation with Euroregion Nisava and Euroregion Drina. Analyzing the situation in the Balkans and results of projects dealing with cross-border cooperation reconciliation, tolerance and human security as preconditions for maintaining peace in the Balkans, we have concluded that, although the Balkans’ capacity for changes and innovations in the area of cross-border cooperation at the local and regional level is constantly growing, the analysis shows that there is a lack of young leaders in the border areas who can initiate and implement the cross-border projects and prepare the new generation for the EU Enlargement. Cross-border cooperation is one of the crucial factors influencing the achievements of the economics, social and territorial cohesion within Europe, especially relating to the borders between the new and the old member states, between the new member states, as well as between the new EU member states and their neighboring countries. For almost half century cross-border cooperation has been recognized as a very powerful tool for maintaining peace and building good neighbourly relations between the European borders.

The meeting aims to provide young people with a deeper understanding of the circumstances in which they live and to enable them to develop common initiatives and projects for assuring a positive prospect for young people in the border regions of Europe.

Eligibility

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

Preferable age between 20 and 30
The applicants should have ability to speak and understand English
postgraduate students from the Balkan region who are majoring in one of the following fields: cross-border cooperation, politics and diplomacy, economics, culture, media, tourism, sports, peace and conflict resolution.
young professionals in one of the following fields: cross-border cooperation, politics and diplomacy, economics, culture, media, tourism, sports, peace and conflict resolution
young professionals in one of the following fields: cross-border cooperation, politics and diplomacy, economics, culture, media, tourism, sports, peace and conflict resolution

Application

For applying to participate in the work of the Youth Forum, please send the filled registration form by September 29, 2014 to the following e-mail address: info@ecpdorg.net or office@ecpd.org.rs .

DOWNLOAD | Registration form | (*.docx file)

You are encouraged to use Europass (CV) form to present yourself. You may find CV template at this link:http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/europass/home/hornav/Downloads.csp

For more infomation click this link..