Global Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp 2016, Singapore

Posted on April 25, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 5 July 2016
Open to: students between the ages of 16 and 26 years old
Venue: 4-8 August 2016, Singapore

Description

GYLTLC aims to bring student leaders worldwide, through engaging activities, to enhance their abilities in cross-cultural interaction and cooperation, which will further equip them to be effective leaders. In addition, participants will be able to understand more about Singapore – a multiracial, multilingual and multicultural society from various perspectives. Nevertheless, what they will learn here may not only be unique to Singapore, but also applicable to their home countries as well as the increasingly interconnected and interdependent world.

GYLTLC is an annual gathering for student leaders from Top Universities around the world. The said camp provides our participants an exceptional opportunity:

To Network with student leaders from Top Universities
To Learn about the Key Success which shaped one of Asia’s most progressive nations, Singapore – a multiracial, multilingual & multicultural society – from various perspectives
To Develop themselves to be effective future leaders

Global Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp will take place in Singapore from 4 August to 8 August 2016.

Eligibility

The following are eligible to be a GYLTLC participant:

Students aged 16-26(at least 16 but not older than 26 of age at the time of GYLTLC 2016) from schools, colleges and universities around the world.
Students who are healthy, curious, aspirant and outgoing.
Students who love travelling and learning.

Applicants should also have the following skills and experience:

Be fluent in English speaking and writing.
Have the ability to communicate effectively and express themselves clearly.
Be comfortable in working in a cooperative manner.

Benefits

Application

There are two ways for you to register:

You can register online through the online application system. The online application system will be activated after clicking the “Online Application”Button. (Only for participants to register)
You can find the application form at the Download page. Please submit your application form to register@gyltlc.org after completing it. (For both participants and advisors)

Please make sure to submit your form and pay the registration fee before the deadline.

The official web-page.

International Leadership Programme 2016, United Arab Emirates

Posted on April 25, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 19 May 2016
Open to: participants between the ages of 25 and 35 years old
Venue: in the United Arab Emirates – November 2016 (exact dates will shortly be announced)

Description

The International Leadership Programme (ILP) 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 ILP begins with a residential Summit in which international delegates come together to learn about leadership, but the ILP is about much more than two weeks’ training. Mosaic measures the success of each of its leadership programmes through the projects which delegates implement in their own communities. Mosaic’s International Leadership Programme began in 2009 to help develop leadership skills, highlight global issues and equip young people to become involved in their local community. 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.

The programme begins by gathering all of the participants together for the Summit, a period of intense residential training, featuring world-renowned speakers, leadership workshops, and project visits which enable participants to observe examples of leadership in action. This will be held in the United Arab Emirates in November 2016 (exact dates will shortly be announced).

Eligibility

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

Be a national of the following countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia (resident in Kenya), Syria (resident in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Turkey & Lebanon),Turkey, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.
Please note that ID and proof of address will be asked for during the interview process.
Be 25–35 years old in November 2016
Be able to attend the two week Summit in November 2016
Make a commitment to complete the 12 month programme in full
Fluent in English (all elements of the programme will be conducted in English)

Costs

Mosaic is a charitable organisation and with the ILP we aim to support those who can most make a positive impact in their local community. There are significant costs associated with the International Leadership Programme, some of which will be the responsibility of Mosaic, such as flights and Summit accommodation, and some of which will be the responsibility of participants– these will be made clear together with practical arrangements 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. Mosaic makes all arrangements for travel, accommodation, and meals, to an adequate but not luxury standard; a realistic expectation is that of average university provision. Participants will have their own single bedroom.

Application

Mosaic is looking to recruit a diverse range of participants; male and female, from a wide range of backgrounds, urban and rural, representing different professions and experiences. We particularly wish to give opportunity to those who have not previously benefited from a masters education, experienced any leadership training or overseas travel. Before completing the application form please read in full the guidelines for applicants ILP 2016_Information for Applicants.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: debra.hay@bitc.org.uk.

The official web-page.

“Multiculturalism as a Lifestyle in Azerbaijan: Learn, Explore, Share” Summer School

Posted on April 25, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 20 May 2016
Open to: undergraduate and graduate students worldwide with a keen interest in Azerbaijani culture
Venue: 18 – 27 July 2016, Baku, Azerbaijan

Description

Baku International Multiculturalism Centre launches the next Summer School 2016 “Multiculturalism as a lifestyle in Azerbaijan: learn, explore, share” for students and researches who are interested in enhancing and deepening their knowledge on Azerbaijani multiculturalism. The Summer School program provides a great opportunity to explore new topics regarding Azerbaijani multiculturalism and benefit from Azerbaijani experience to make a progress in the study of multiculturalism in general.

The Summer School aims to bring together students who have passed the course “Azerbaijani multiculturalism” at their respective universities. Along with the interactive lectures on different aspects of Azerbaijani multiculturalism, the participants will be given an opportunity to experience the realities of Azerbaijan while having chances to travel to regions, where they can explore customs and traditions of different ethnic and religious groups. In general, we can identify the following main goals of the course:

providing theoretical and practical knowledge about Azerbaijani multiculturalism;
raising awareness about the university course “Azerbaijani multiculturalism”;
bringing together all students and researchers who are scholarly and practically interested in multiculturalism.

Eligibility

Undergraduate, graduate and PhD students aged 18-35, academically motivated, fluent in English, who are willing to broaden their knowledge and are eager to learn the model of Azerbaijani multiculturalism.

All students are eligible to participate in the Summer School but the preference will be given to those who have attended the “Azerbaijani multiculturalism” course.

Costs

All expenses (except visa and insurance) — travel, accommodation and meals will be covered by Baku International Multiculturalism Centre.

How to apply?

The deadline for applications is 20 May 2016. To apply please fill the Application form and forward it to: 2015multiculturalism@gmail.com . Please attach the scanned (pdf) version of your passport. For Azeri student scan of identification card.

For more information please follow the official website.

International Rotary Peace Fellowship

Posted on April 8, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 31 May 2016
Open to: professionals with work experience in international relations or peace and conflict prevention and resolution
Fellowship: tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses

Description

Each year, Rotary selects up to 100 individuals from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships at one of the peace centers. In just over a decade, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 900 fellows for careers in peace building. Many of them go on to serve as leaders in national governments, NGOs, the military, law enforcement, and international organizations like the United Nations and World Bank.

Two types of peace fellowships are available.

Master Degree

They offer master’s degree fellowships at premier universities in fields related to peace and conflict prevention and resolution. Programs last 15 to 24 months and require a practical internship of two to three months during the academic break. Each year, they award up to 50 master’s degree fellowships at these institutions:

Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA (fact sheet);
International Christian University, Japan (fact sheet);
University of Bradford, England (fact sheet);
University of Queensland, Australia (fact sheet);
Uppsala University, Sweden (fact sheet).

Professional Development Certificate

For experienced professionals working in peace-related fields who want to enhance their professional skills, they offer a three-month program in peace and conflict prevention and resolution at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand (fact sheet). This program incorporates two to three weeks of field study. They award up to 50 certificates each year.

Eligibility

The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for professionals with work experience in international relations or peace and conflict prevention and resolution.

Applicants must also meet the following requirements:

Proficiency in English; proficiency in a second language is strongly recommended;
Strong commitment to international understanding and peace as demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service;
Excellent leadership skills;
Master’s degree applicants: minimum three years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, bachelor’s degree;
Certificate applicants: minimum five years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, strong academic background.

Fellowship

These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.

How to apply?

In order to apply for the fellowship you will need to fill in the online application form latest by 31 May 2016.

Global Youth Rising Summer Camp 2016

Posted on April 8, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 5 May 2016 (Applicants who require visas to enter Romania); 30 May 2016 (Applicants who don’t need visas to enter Romania)
Open to: youth workers, peacebuilders and activists between the ages of 18 and 30 years old
Venue: 10 July – 20 July 2016 in Cluj Napoca, Romania

Description

GYR Summer Camp is a space in the beautiful Romanian countryside where dedicated, passionate, motivated youth activists and peacebuilders from across the globe come together to learn, share, build and exchange their experiences from their movements and organizations. GYR is a space where youth already involved in organizations, movements and initiatives within their countries or globally will share and learn together while supported and empowered by experienced peace workers from a number of key organizations in the field of peacebuilding. This exciting summer camp will include a variety of workshops and training sessions on key topics in the field, as well as seminars, film showings, discussions, exchanges, planning spaces, as well as the chance to hike and explore the surrounding countryside. This is a space not only for preparing people to change the world in the future, but to bring together those of you who are already doing so today.

The GYR summer camp offers a variety of engaging and empowering workshops and training sessions that aim to develop the knowledge, practical skills and capacities of people in the field of activism and peacebuilding. It is a horizontal forum for sharing, learning and collaboration, where co-creation and joint movements can arise and strong new movements can be created.

The main topics and themes are:

• tackling violent extremism, radicalisation, discrimination and prejudice;

• psychological well-being, inner peace and self-care: looking after yourself as a practitioner;

• working with and healing from trauma (with a focus on conflict and refugee situations);

• peace education;

• practical peacebuilding skills, e.g. project development, organising and fundraising, working with digital and social media/IT;

• the environmental and its relation to peace;

• building a global solidarity movement with Syria, Iraq, Libya and Yemen supporting the people’s and activists peace movements in these countries.

We will announce the official list of workshops and training sessions as these are confirmed.

Currently announced sessions will include:

• Youth participation: What does it mean, what are people’s experiences of it?

• Advocacy: How to lobby your government, the EU or the UN for your issues;

• Innovative approaches to peacebuilding: the use of theatre and the arts in peace (delivered by facilitators from Istanbouli Theatre);

• Perceptions and mindsets: European perceptions of asylum seekers and refugees and how we can start to change them;

• Peace education: Using experiential learning for peace education; transformational approaches to peace education;

• Activist TV: how to make a video story to show your activist work;

• Self-care and inner balance: from inner peace to world peace

• Self-development: a 3-day course on stress managements, breathing techniques (delivered by the International Association of Human Values)

• Dealing with and healing from trauma: Moving from blame to empathy and forgiveness (delivered by Jo Berry from Building Bridges to Peace)

• Designing and implementing effective peace programs and projects

Objectives:

Increasing youth activists and peacebuilders’ capacities in the fields of conflict transformation, practical peacebuilding skills, activism on a variety of important topics and to develop practical skills that will benefit youth activists/peaceworkers and their organizations/communities.
Creating a forum for sharing, cooperation and exchange between participants from different backgrounds and to create collaborative movements between organizations worldwide.
Linking young activists from the MENA region with young activists from Europe and to look at starting to build a true international solidarity and support movement for peacebuilding in Syria, Libya, Iraq and Yemen.
Developing of a strong social, organizational and field-based network to continue the sharing and development of ideas and relationships beyond the physical gathering.
Full support and follow-up will be given, including a briefing before coming to Romania; an invitation to an online discussion and learning space where participants can meet each other before the summer camp, take part in discussions facilitated by our organizers and share resources before they meet in person. During the camp, participants will be supported through daily morning meetings with the chance to learn powerful techniques for psychological wellbeing; high quality training sessions and workshops delivered by our expert trainers; one-to-one support, coaching or mentoring from facilitators and trainers; the creation of a strategic plan of action. After the course, participants will be able to access support, mentoring, and advice from facilitators and trainers; follow-up Skype calls, and continued access to an online discussion group.

Eligibility

Global Youth Rising Summer Camp 2016 is open to youth workers, peacebuilders and activists aged 18 – 30 (although older participants are welcome to apply).

Costs

We aim to keep costs as low as possible in the interests of making the camp as accessible as possible.

Course contributions are:

OECD participants: 500 EUR
Non-OECD participants: 300 EUR

A 10% discount is also available for anybody who applies and pays the fees before 30th March 2016. Organizations sending 5 or more participants can receive an additional 10% discount.

Application

Please note that a high level of English proficiency is required for this event.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact at: ilona.traista@patrir.ro

The official web-page.

Young Diplomats Forum 2016 in Croatia

Posted on April 8, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 July 2016
Open to: young leaders from across the world Under 35
Venue: 12 – 16 July 2016 in Croatia

Description

The Young Diplomats Forum (YDF) is set up to recognise, enhance and develop the next generation of diplomats. This community of exceptionally bright and accomplished future leaders will gain further insight, tools and opportunities to engage with key stakeholders at a crucial time in their careers and broaden their connections to influence global leaders.

Our Forum will present an opportunity for interaction and the development of skills for future senior diplomats and future leaders. The Young Diplomats Forum is set up to recognise, enhance and develop the next generation of diplomats and leaders. This community of exceptionally bright and accomplished leaders will gain further insight, tools and opportunities to engage with key stakeholders at a crucial time in their careers and broaden their connection to influential stakeholders.

The YDF will play host to an exceptional elite of young diplomats from across the world in a weeklong event that develops their skills and knowledge in areas around international affairs.The forum includes exciting field trips, interactive workshops, simulations, case studies, presentations and speeches from leaders from the diplomatic world. The event will excel in facilitating exchange of ideas and fostering international relationships

Costs

The Participation fee is £500. The participation fee includes accommodation (Double Room) from the 10th of July to the 15th of July. Food (breakfast and lunch), receptions, transportation during the forum and institutional and cultural visits are all included within the fee

Application

To apply, simply email us a personal statement that is no longer than 500 words. Tell us about yourself, your interests and your plans for the future. Include a current CV and send it to: ydf@gdforum.org. Upon receiving your application, we will aim contact you within 3 weeks to inform you of the outcome of your application.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to contact us via email : ydf@gdforum.org, or call us on + (44) 208 853 53293.

The official web-page.

This 2016 Summer joining International Consulting Program in Taiwan

Posted on March 21, 2016 by RedFoxx

National Sun Yat-sen University

International Consulting Program in Taiwan

http://www.studyintaiwan.org/teep/?program=international-consulting-program-in-taiwan

This summer, National Sun Yat-sen University offers you a chance to understand more of companies in Taiwan! Come and learn about Taiwan culture and get a chance to be part of a consulting team for a leading company in Taiwan!

You can experience an actual consulting process during 2 months! Professional and current consultants will accompany you to deal with the case. Well known and outstanding enterprises will be your client. Moreover, you have an opportunity to stay and work in the company after finishing doing the program.

Other than consulting, we will arrange three trips for you to go around and enjoy the beautiful scenery in Taiwan.

Additionally, we provide Mandarin class for you to improve Chinese ability. A test will be taken first to understand your ability in Chinese. Students will be divided into different levels for training. This will be a huge advantage for a foreign student if they consider working in Asia.

Worrying about your expenses and accommodation? NT$10,000 will be offered as a subsidy for your daily life and plus, you can get familiar with Taiwan culture and lifestyle by staying in a host family.

—Benefits from this Program
-NT$ 10,000 of Subsidiary per Month
-Possibility to Work in Taiwan
-Professional Consulting Experience
-Cultural Trips and Activities
-Mandarin Class

CROUCHING TIGERS PROGRAM 2016-APPLY NOW!

Posted on March 21, 2016 by RedFoxx

Welcome to join us in 2016

http://nckucrouchingtigers.weebly.com/crouching-tigers-2016.html

Location

1 University Road,
Tainan City 701,
TAIWAN

Institute of International Management
National Cheng Kung University

Working with Taiwan international enterprises, IIMBA is recruiting talented international youths from emerging and developed countries to Taiwan for a short-term study and potential internship opportunities.

Program Sessions
There are three sessions this year:
Session 1 : 2-week program in May-June followed by the internship
Session 2 : 4-week program in July-August followed by the internship
Session 3 : 2-week program in September-October followed by the internship
*Courses are designed by the companies and the duration may vary
*Internship period, depending on supporting firms, will approximately last for two months.

Program Expense
During the period, the costs of accommodation, tuition and field trips will be covered. Selected participants are responsible for travel expense (including airfares and visa fee), insurance premium and living expense. During the internship period (for students who are offered internships), the participated companies will be responsible for the accommodation and living expense, or alternatively the companies may pay for the airfares for compensation. Depending on the internship or job offer contract, the expenses may vary.
*If the company chooses to pay for the airfares, it will have to be the run trip tickets of the shortest route from student’s most recent location to Taiwan, and the receipt should be presented.

APPLY NOW

Here is some more information about the application process
You will need to provide:
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
2. Emergency Contact
3. EDUCATION (currently-enrolled school)　
4. REFERENCE
5. PDF Files:
a. Transcript for all semesters (required)
b. Essay (approximately 250-300 words, required): Brief backgrounds of self-introduction
c. Essay (approximately 250-300 words, required): Intention to apply for Crouching Tigers program?
d. One reference letter (optional)
e. Language certificate (optional)
6. .jpg file (less than 1MB)
Applicant’s headshot (required)

Student Journalism Training Opportunity from AAJA

Posted on March 15, 2016 by RedFoxx

VOICES Program Trains Student Journalists

Dear Professors, Faculty and Friends,

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is accepting applications for the 2016 VOICES program, open to current college students, graduate students and recent grads.

The program will take place August 8 – 13 during the week of the 2016 AAJA National Convention in Las Vegas. VOICES is a multimedia journalism training fellowship for college and graduate students, where they will be mentored by professional journalists and be expected to produce and complete news assignments at the 2016 convention. Transportation, convention registration and hotel expenses will be covered for the students selected.

Visit AAJA VOICES for more information. Students of all races and ethnicities are encouraged to apply before the application deadline of Sunday, April 10.

I encourage you to pass this information along to any students you think may be interested in the program. Please contact me at DanielG@aaja.org with any questions.

Thank you,

Daniel Garcia

AAJA Program Associate

415-346-2051 x104

Learn more about the last year’s program and visit the VOICES website.

Calling all University of MN, USA undergraduate students for a 2-Day Retreat

Posted on March 12, 2016 by RedFoxx

Calling all student leaders! April 1st-2nd, the University of Minnesota System will be hosting it’s annual conference for students involved in sustainability from all five U of M campuses. The event is titled Student Engagement Leadership Forum (SELF) Sustain, and will bring students together from all different disciplines to talk about sustainability and campus development. This year SELFsustain will be hosted by UMN-Morris.

Initiated through the University of Minnesota’s Systemwide Strategic Sustainability Committee, the event is a two day long “retreat” with the intention providing undergraduates the opportunity to share their sustainability efforts with a systemwide audience, and to hear what their peers from other campuses are doing. It also provides the opportunity to meet people from your own campus, and those with administration power and resources.

Alright so if we have peaked your interest, there are a few things you need to know.
1) The dates for this event are April 1-2nd.
2) UMN-Morris will be our wonderful host this year
3) The application deadline is Friday March 11th! The sooner the better, however!
4) Food is provided!
5) IT’S FREE! From transportation to food to housing, everything is on us!

And finally: Here is the link to apply!