Entrepreneurship for Good Program – Future of Work Challenge | DO School

Posted on January 13, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 11 February 2016
Open to: entrepreneurs between the ages of 21 and 31 years old, from all over the globe
Venue: 15 May – 24 July 2016 in Berlin, Germany

Description

More and more people are looking for a meaningful job and a fulfilling career. They want to contribute to something greater than “just a job” – something that is bigger than them. But how will they ever feel that they’re making a big difference? How could they measure their impact? What would that kind of job look like in a big company? How, as a part of a big system, would employees be able to tell that their work matters?

That’s what our next Entrepreneurship for Good Program: The Future of Work Challenge is all about. Posed by H&M Germany, the Challenge invites you and 19 other young entrepreneurs to spend 10 weeks on campus in Berlin. After that, you’ll move on to implement your own venture over the course of the next 10 months.

Even big change begins with small steps. So let’s start by finding ways to empower employees across 400 different locations in Germany to make a positive impact on business and also on society at large – and to enable them to measure it, too. And that’s where you come in. H&M Germany and the DO School challenge you to devise amazing new formats for employees in the fashion sector to set targets for themselves and their teams. In addition, you should find concrete, measurable ways for them to track their impact.

In particular, you will be asked to:

Identify new areas in big companies that aren’t already covered by employee satisfaction surveys
Create an amazing solution that is easily scalable and transferable, i.e. to other companies
Empower individual and structural change by making its effect measurable

Eligibility

You are between 21 and 31 years old. This means on the first day of the program you are least 21 years old and no older than 31. If you are not legally of age in your home country at the time of application, you will have to supply a permission signed by a parent or legal guardian for the application to be valid.

Successful candidates may come from, but are not restricted to the fields of HR, psychology, intrapreneurship, happyness experts, organisational development, UX design.

It is central to our mission that we offer inclusive educational opportunities to talented young adults. We support you regardless of your socioeconomic or educational background and encourage you, no matter if you are a university student or graduate or don’t have a higher education.

Since the Business for Good Program is conducted in English we require for you to apply in English and to have a good working knowledge of the language.

Costs

Admission is based on merit alone with a tuition fee of EUR 1,000.

If you cannot cover the program cost you are eligible to receive financial aid. For more information please download the financial aid PDF.

Financial Aid

Travel and living costs

You are responsible for organizing and paying for your own travel to and from the DO School Berlin campus in order to participate in the ten-week Incubation Phase. You are also responsible for arranging and paying for your visa (if needed) as well as travel, health and accident insurance for the ten-week duration.

During the 10-week Incubation Phase in Berlin, you will stay at subsidized accommodation and will be required to contribute EUR 900. During the entire program year you are responsible for your personal cost of living (food, insurance, transportation, personal needs, etc.). Download the PDF below and find out more about the living costs in Berlin

Berlin Costs

Seeds Award

The DO School Seeds Award is a chance for you to jump-start your venture. A total of EUR 5,000 are awarded to the three most convincing venture plans after Fellows have successfully finished the Incubation Phase. The Awardees are chosen by a jury comprising experts from the social entrepreneurship and start-up field as well as in an online voting competition.

Application

Complete the applications for the Entrepreneurship for Good Program through our online application form. Before you begin, you may want to read the application FAQs at the bottom of this page.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: admissions@thedoschool.org

The official web-page.

International Fellowship Alimardan bay Topchubashov

Posted on January 13, 2016 by RedFoxx

ADA University is a world-class university dedicated to preparing innovative global leaders in a thriving environment. ADA Universityincludes four schools School of Public and International Affairs, School of Business, School of

Engineering and Information Technology, and School of Education.

ADA University offers full and partial fellowships to outstanding international students enrolled in our programs.Full ADA University Fellowship covers tuition and accommodation. Fellowship recipients are expected to cover all

other expenses, including student fees, utilities, medical checkups and plane tickets.

ADA University currently hosts 100 students from 40 countries, as well as 31 international staff and faculty from 12 countries.

Incoming undergraduate fellows are eligible to receive a 100 percent tuition waiver for the first year of their studies.

Incoming graduate fellows are eligible to receive a 100 percent tuition waiver for the first semester of their studies.

To retain the fellowship, the eligibility criteria are as follows:

The official web-page.

think.BDPST Young Leaders’ Forum 2016 in Budapest, Hungary

Posted on January 13, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 20 January 2016
Open to: participants between the ages of 25 and 35 years old, from around the world
Venue: 8-10 March 2016 in Budapest, Hungary

Description

The AntallJózsef Knowledge Centre (AJKC) cordially invites you to participate in the Young Leaders’ Forum (YLF) of think.BDPST, Hungary’s strategic conference focusing on regional development and the perspectives of research, innovation, and future technologies. The conference is organised on 8-10 March 2016 in Budapest.

The AntallJózsefKnowledge Centre was established in 2010 in cooperation with the Corvinus University of Budapest as an independent, non-governmental organisation, where one of our key aims is to support the intellectual development and research activities of students, researchers and young professionals in line with the philosophy of JózsefAntall, the first freely elected Prime Minister of Hungary, who served between 1990 and 1993. Our institution also puts great emphasis on talent management.

The Young Leaders’ Forum (YLF),organised in cooperation with Design Terminal, the National Centre for Creative Industries,will feature outstanding young professionals, aged 25-35, soon to become important actors and decision-makers in the field of innovation, research, and development. The main purpose of YLF is to foster a lively dialogue among young innovators, inventors, and entrepreneurs who are active PhD researchers, young diplomats, and young professionals at companies investing in innovative projects. During the three-day event, the participants will have the opportunity to improve their leadership skills with the help of professional trainers. In the form of interactive workshops, YLF offers a platform to exchange best practices, experience, and ideas with the aim of creating a common standpoint on the main topics of the think.BDPST conference, such as a Research and Development friendly economic environment in the V4 countries, social dimensions of innovation, and emerging security challenges in the age of new technologies. As a follow-up to YLF, we plan to create an international alumni-network to enhance the future cooperation of dedicated young experts.

Eligibility & Costs

For those coming from the V4 and the CEI region, the following expenses are covered by the Knowledge Centre: accommodation with breakfast included, lunch for three days, and travel.
For those coming from any other country, the following expenses are covered: lunch for the three days. Please note that the accommodation and travel costs are not covered.

Application

CV (to be uploaded in PDF format)
Letter of Motivation (Please answer the following questions in the registration form):

Why would you describe yourself as a Young Leader
What are your expectations regarding YLF?
How do you see yourself in 10 years?
What would you like to achieve professionally?
Which of the YLF programmes do you look forward to the most? Why?

Please indicate if you have any publication on the fields of innovation, research and development
Deadline for the applications: 20 January, midnight CET

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, write to: ylf@think.bdpst.org

The official web-page.

The IInternational Summer School (ISS) 2016 at the University of Oslo, Norway

Posted on January 13, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 February 2016
Open to: candidates from the Balkans, Eastern Europe & the Caucasus, USA, Canada or other countries, as well as candidates who study Scandinavian studies
Scholarship: basic and additional fees, pocket money allowance, travel costs

Description

The International Summer School (ISS) at the University of Oslo offers intensive Master’s and Bachelor’s courses each summer, from late June to late July. Every year ISS welcome over 550 students from about 90 countries.

The ISS is an academic center for learning in an international context, and a forum for fostering intercultural understanding. It aims at developing and conveying knowledge and at promoting understanding between people from different cultures. This dual purpose is reflected in the ISS motto: ”Six Weeks of Academic Achievement and International Good Will“.

For the courses offered at the International Summer School, you can direct HERE. You can find them within three categories:

Bachelor level courses
Master level courses
Norwegian courses

Eligibility

In order to be a successful ISS scholarship recipient, you must demonstrate:

that your academic background is relevant to the course you apply for;
that your professional background is relevant to the course you apply for;
your financial need.

The ISS offers scholarships to applicants from certain countries:

Bachelor’s courses scholarships are intended to applicants from: the Caucasus or the Balkans, Asia, Oceania, Africa and South America, the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, USA, Canada, EU and EEA countries.
Master’s courses scholarships are intended to applicants from: developing countries, the Caucasus or the Balkans, the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, USA or Canada.

Partial scholarships will also be offer to those who study Scandinavian studies at their home university.

Scholarship

The International Summer School has a wide variety of full and partial scholarships. Approximately 50 full scholarships will be granted and will cover:

Basic fee (on-campus);
Additional fees (if applicable);
Pocket money allowance (made available to you upon arrival; excludes recipients from USA and Canada);
Plane ticket to and from Norway (excludes recipients from USA and Canada).

Full scholarships DO NOT cover:

Visa application fees;
Travel costs to and from the airport.

Priority is given to applicants to Master’s courses from countries in Asia, Oceania, Africa or South America with an extremely weak currency against the Norwegian kroner (NOK).

Application

The deadline for scholarship applicants is 1 February 2016, and the deadline for self-financing applicants is March 15.

Scholarship applicants must upload into Søknadsweb, the University of Oslo’s online application system the following documents:

Copy of passport;
Documentation of English language proficiency;
Copies of transcripts/diplomas;
Statement of purpose;
Letter of recommendation;
ISS scholarship form;
CV/resume;
Norwegian documentation, for applicants to Norwegian language courses levels 2-4.

For any enquiries please contact: iss@admin.uio.no.

UNESCO 2016 Worldwide Youth Multimedia Competition

Posted on December 15, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 16 January 2016
Open to: young people around the world aged 10-24
Prizes: an invitation to UNESCO’s Builders of the Universe Camp in Maryland, USA

Description

UNESCO, the U.N. organization that brings grass roots initiatives in Education, Science, and Culture, invites youth around the world to take part in this year’s Multimedia Competition. The task is simple. Choose one of the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals and develop your solution to accomplish this aim.

Entrants should respond by making a 3-minute multimedia production, 500-700 word written essay, art work or any method that channels a specific passion in answering the prompt.

Eligibility

The categories are:

Juniors – ages 10 to 14;
Youth – ages 15 to 19;
Young Adult – ages 20 to 24.

To be eligible, following conditions have to be met:

The work has to be relevant to the question;
The work must be original;
Please make sure your essay satisfies the following formatting criteria:
- 12 point Times New Roman;
- Double-spaced;
- 1 inch margins all around;
- 500-700 words in English in MLA format.
Videos must be 3-minutes maximum;
Images of 3-dimensional art will be accepted. You must complete the 100 word explanation of your work on the Submission Form;
1 entry per person.

Prizes

There will be 7 semifinalists for each age group who will receive a certificate. The three finalists in each age group will receive an official plaque engraved with their name and a certificate. They will have an invitation to UNESCO’s Builders of the Universe Camp held during the summer of 2016 at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, USA.

The invitation will include a scholarship for the fee for the camp, food, accommodations, and transport to and from the airport. Airfare is not included. There will be a special ceremony held for contest winners at the camp. In addition, the top 9 winners will be recognized and showcased in global events during the year.

How to apply?

The deadline for applications is 16 January 2016. To apply please fill in the online Submission Form HERE.

For more information please visit the official website.

The Youth Event at the 7th Global Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan

Posted on December 13, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 17 January 2016, 11:59 PM Eastern Time (New York)
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
Venue: 25-27 August 2016, Baku, Azerbaijan

Description

The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is pleased to announce the launch of the call for applications for the Youth Event at the 7th Global Forum hosted by the government of Azerbaijan from April 25 to 27, 2016 in Baku. Up to 150 youth from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds with outstanding track records in intercultural dialogue and youth work will be selected to participate in the Youth Event (April 25th), attend the Global Forum (April 26-27th) and thus contribute to the global narrative on social inclusion.

This unique international level opportunity for civic and intercultural participation is designed to give participants a chance to share their experiences, learn from each other, interact with key stakeholders and experts in their area of interest and network with a broader range of actors in the field of social inclusion and intercultural dialogue. The Youth Event will also have an online component with the aim of maximizing the exchange of ideas among participants and preparation for the actual event. Its outcome will be a series of Narratives of Tomorrow, which articulate youth’s vision for inclusive societies, building on the positive contributions youth are already making in this regard.

UNAOC is an initiative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, which responds to a broad consensus across nations, cultures and religions that all societies are interdependent, bound together in their development and security, and in their environmental, economic and financial well-being. Established in 2005, the UNAOC’s mission is to improve cross-cultural understanding and cooperation among countries, peoples and communities. It seeks to forge collective political will and to mobilize concerted action at the institutional and civil society levels to overcome the prejudice, misperceptions and polarization. UNAOC contributes to a coalescing global movement which, reflecting the will of the vast majority of people, rejects extremism in any society. Learn more about the UNAOC at www.unaoc.org.

Eligibility

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

Are you between 18 and 35 years old? *
Are you a member or a representative of a youth-led organization, network or initiative?
Have you undertaken initiatives at the community or policy level that foster social inclusion, intercultural dialogue, and promote peace?
Do you want to contribute to a global conversation on intercultural understanding and exchange innovative experiences?
Do you want to meet other youth leaders from all over the world and develop joint actions?
Would you like to take part in discussions that will help shape the United Nations’ agenda with regards to relations among different cultures?

* Applicants selected to the 7th UNAOC Global Forum will be aged between 18-35 during the entire Forum. To be considered eligible, applicants must be born on or between April 28, 1980 and April 25, 1998.

Costs

Selected participants of the 7th UNAOC Global Forum Youth Event will be provided with the following:

As an official policy, the organizers of the 7th UNAOC Global Forum do not require payment of any participation fee. All selected youth participants will have access to the Youth Event and Global Forum and will be provided with round-trip international ticket (economy class) to Baku; 4 days accommodation (in shared accommodation [double-rooms], with a participant from the same gender, from April 24 through April 28, A.M. hours). Meals and coffee breaks will be provided during the official program of the Youth Event and the 7th UNAOC Global Forum, as well as shuttles to/from the airport in Baku.

Participants will cover the following:

Youth participants will be responsible for their transportation to and from the airport in their country of residence, visa costs (application fees, pictures, travel to consulate/embassy, courier service, etc.), medical insurance for their stay in Azerbaijan, as well as any incidental expenses, souvenirs, equipment, etc., and meals incurred outside of the official portions of the Global Forum.

Application

Youth participants aged 18-35 will be selected on the basis of merit demonstrated through motivation, experience, relevance and potential. The selection committee will ensure balance in terms of age, gender, geography, and diversity of backgrounds (cultural, educational, professional, area of focus, etc.) among selected participants. In addition, special attention will be paid to ensure participation of youth from marginalized or disadvantaged groups; from conflict-affected areas or from communities going through a post-conflict process. The selection committee will be composed of representatives of the organizing committee (UNAOC and host country) and representatives of youth-led structures, organizations or networks.

In order to apply, register HERE.

An application form, completed and certified by the applicant;
A copy of the identification page of your international passport; an
Your resume/curriculum vitae in English (maximum 3 pages).

Word/character limit for each question in the application form needs to be respected. The application system automatically counts words and characters.

The application deadline is January 17, 2016, 11:59 PM Eastern Time (New York).

If you have any questions, check the Application Guidelines or check the FAQ section

The official web-page.

Go Green In The City 2016 Student Competition

Posted on December 4, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 April 2016
Open to: business and engineering students worldwide pursuing a bachelor’s (at least 2nd year), master’s or MBA degree
Prizes: paid trips to Paris and around the world, job opportunity at Schneider Electric

Description

Go Green in the City 2016 is the sixth edition of the ultimate student competition for smart energy solutions organized by Schneider Electric. In January 2016 Go Green in the City, the ultimate global student competition for sustainable energy solutions, will return. This time it will be a new experience for you.

In teams of two, students from all over the world are invited to enter the competition and share their innovative solutions to real world business challenges within energy management from the leading global energy management company, Schneider Electric.

Get ready to learn, engage, create, and make a real change in the world!

Eligibility

Business and engineering students worldwide, 18 years of age or older, pursuing a bachelor’s (at least 2nd year), master’s or MBA degree are eligible to compete.

Prize

The 12 finalist teams will be invited to Paris in September 2016 to present their ideas in front of a prominent jury and compete for a trip around the world as well as a career opportunity at Schneider Electric.

How to apply?

The application period will be open in January 2016, now you can pre register and create your team. Deadline for applying is 15 April 2016.

For more information please visit the official website.

EYF (Re)mix Seminar 2016 in Strasbourg, France

Posted on December 4, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 16 January 2016
Open to: international or a local youth NGO that is registered in the EYF database
Costs: all expenses reimbursed

Description

The European Youth Foundation (EYF) of the Council of Europe is organizing a seminar with representatives of international and local youth NGOs from 1 to 4 March 2016 (arrival on 1 March morning, departure on 5 March) in Strasbourg.

What will you learn?

Receive feedback and share information on the work with the EYF’s operational regulations;
Create a common understanding of work plans and pilot activities supported by the EYF;
Gain awareness about the different situations organisations address with the support of the EYF;
Revitalize transparency and accountability between the EYF and youth organisations;
Achieve open and informal networking between representatives of international and local NGOs;
Share best practices concerning projects, for example how to integrate a gender perspective, how to ensure a good impact, etc.

Eligibility

The training is for 40 people who:

Are able to work in English;
Are aged between 18 – 30 (some exceptions for 30+ will be possible);
Run youth projects (writing applications, implementing, reporting) for an international or local NGO registered with the EYF;
Are working as multipliers in their organisation;
Have had experience with grant applications to the EYF (successful or not) including first experiences working with the online system of the EYF.

Costs

Travel expenses and visa fees will be reimbursed (on presentation of the relevant receipts) according to Council of Europe rules. Only the participants who attend the whole meeting will be reimbursed. Payment will be made by bank transfer after the meeting. Accommodation and meals (full board) will be provided at the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg for all participants (paid for by the Council of Europe). There is no registration fee.

How to apply?

For the organisation wishing to nominate a person to attend this meeting, please fill in the application form ~~HERE~~.

For the representative of the NGO nominated, please consider (not compulsory) creating a short video (max 1.5 minutes) introducing yourself and what you would like the EYF to know about you that is not in the application form. Send everything to eyf@coe.int by 10 January 2016.

Further information on the official website.

USA Pathways Internship Program Hiring Fair

Posted on December 3, 2015 by RedFoxx

Pathways Internship Program Hiring Fair
Hyatt Arlington Hotel
1325 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22209

The U.S. Department of State will accept on-site applications for the Pathways Internship Program (IEP and ITEP) at the following hiring event on Thursday, December 17, 2015.

Hiring Fair	Announcement Number
Dec. 17, 2015 (summer, spring break, holiday positions)	HRSC/PATH-2016-0006

Applications will be accepted from 9:00am to 11:30am and from 2:00pm to 6:00pm EST. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted and an interview will be scheduled.

The Pathways Internship Program targets students accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a qualifying educational program in an accredited institution, on a full or halftime basis with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. Applicants must meet the definition of “student” in order to be considered for this opportunity.

Internship Temporary Experience Program (ITEP) are temporary appointments that allow for seasonal employment (during summers and holiday breaks from academic program) as well as year-round employment should their academic programs allow. These appointments are limited to a year or less with possibility for extensions in one-year increments.

Internship Experience Program (IEP) are smiliar to ITEP but offer non-temporary appointments and can last the duration of the student’s academic program.

If you have any questions or would like to search for topics of interest, please visit our forums or FAQs at careers.state.gov.

Apply for YOUNG SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR at Singapore before Dec. 8th, 2015

Posted on November 27, 2015 by RedFoxx

SIF’s YOUNG SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS WORKSHOP 2016

The YSE program inspires, equips and enables youth of different nationalities to build their social enterprises in Singapore and beyond. If you are age 18 to 30 years old and with an idea for a social enterprise, we want to help you make it happen!

What we offer: An ecosystem of changemakers. Mentorship from industry experts. Overseas study visits to gain insights. Grants of up to SGD$ 20,000!

http://www.sif.org.sg/yseapply