Stanford Fellowship for Democracy and Development

Posted on November 11, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 5 January 2015
Open to: Journalists involved in their country’s economic and political development
Fellowship: travel, accommodation, living expenses and visa costs.

Description

The Draper Hills Summer Fellowship on Democracy and Development is a three-week program that brings together 25 to 30 midcareer professionals in the field of democracy, development and the rule of law, especially those from developing countries. The dates for the 2015 Draper Hills Summer Fellows Program are Sunday, July 19- Friday, August 7, 2015.Applicants are required to participate in the entire duration of the fellowship program. They must be sure that they can be absent from their professional obligations during that time and must make a commitment to attend the program upon acceptance. Due to limited financial resources available, the program is unable to provide funding for families to accompany fellows to Stanford for the program.

Eligibility

Journalists involved in their country’s economic and political development can apply for a summer fellowship at Stanford University.Detailed information Eligibility and selection criteria

Fellowship

The university covers travel, accommodation, living expenses and visa costs. The training program provides a forum for emerging leaders to connect, exchange experiences and receive academic training through seminars, academic readings and classroom-based curriculum.

Application

We encourage all applicants to review the following pages in detail before submitting the pre-screen questionnaire.

1) Application Guidelines and Overview

2) Letters of Recommendation

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: summerfellows@stanford.edu

The official web-page.

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2014/15

Posted on November 11, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 December 2014
Open to: candidates holding a Master’s degree
Fellowship: an annual stipend of US$30,000, research allowance US$1,300

Description

Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong’s institutions.

Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight institutions:

City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
Lingnan University
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Institute of Education
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The University of Hong Kong

Detailed information about the institutions and their programs find HERE.

Eligibility

Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities. Specific requirements vary by the program and institution.

Fellowship

The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$240,000 (approximately US$30,000) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year to each awardee for a period of up to three years. More than 230 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2015/16 academic year.

Application

Eligible candidates should first make an Initial Application online HERE to obtain a HKPFS Reference Number by 1 December 2014 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired institutions.

After completing an initial application, applicants should submit full applications for their selected PhD programmes to the proposed institutions quoting their HKPFS Reference Number before the institutions’ deadlines, that are between 1 – 6 December 2014. Applicants may choose up to two programmes / departments at one or two institutions for PhD study under HKPFS 2015/16.

For further information visit the official website HERE.

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2014/15

Posted on November 7, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 December 2014 Open to: candidates holding a Master’s degree Fellowship: an annual stipend of US$30,000, research allowance US$1,300 Description Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong’s institutions. Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight institutions: City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Baptist University Lingnan University The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Institute of Education The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology The University of Hong Kong Detailed information about the institutions and their programs find HERE. Eligibility Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities. Specific requirements vary by the program and institution. Fellowship The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$240,000 (approximately US$30,000) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year to each awardee for a period of up to three years. More than 230 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2015/16 academic year. Application Eligible candidates should first make an Initial Application online HERE to obtain a HKPFS Reference Number by 1 December 2014 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired institutions. After completing an initial application, applicants should submit full applications for their selected PhD programmes to the proposed institutions quoting their HKPFS Reference Number before the institutions’ deadlines, that are between 1 – 6 December 2014. Applicants may choose up to two programmes / departments at one or two institutions for PhD study under HKPFS 2015/16. For further information visit the official website HERE.

Stanford Fellowship for Democracy and Development

Posted on November 7, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 5 January 2014
Open to: Journalists involved in their country’s economic and political development
Fellowship: travel, accommodation, living expenses and visa costs.

Description

Eligibility

Journalists involved in their country’s economic and political development can apply for a summer fellowship at Stanford University.Detailed information Eligibility and selection criteria

Fellowship

Application

We encourage all applicants to review the following pages in detail before submitting the pre-screen questionnaire.

1) Application Guidelines and Overview

2) Letters of Recommendation

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: summerfellows@stanford.edu

The official web-page.

Scholarship Competition | Challenge Your Perspectives 2015

Posted on October 25, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 November 2014
Open to: students currently enrolled in bachelor’s program at a U.S. university or holding a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. university
Award: Full tuition fee waiver worth approx. 40,000 USD +A summer job offered by Volvo Group in 2016 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Description

A master’s program at Chalmers University of Technology offers you the unique opportunity to turn theory into practice, challenge your perspectives, and acquire the innovation skills that make a competitive difference. It also provides you with close industry connections that give you a head-start when entering the workforce!

The competition CHALLENGE YOUR PERSPECTIVES is your chance to show that you have the engineering and business skills to join the department of TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS at CHALMERS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY.

Eligibility

The competition is open to those who meet either of the following criteria:

U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident currently enrolled at a university, or recent bachelor’s graduate
International student currently enrolled in bachelor’s program at a U.S. university or holding a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. university

Swedish citizens are not eligible to participate in the competition, nor are non-Swedish students currently enrolled at Chalmers University eligible for participation.

In order to be eligible to claim the prize (a full tuition fee waiver), the winner needs to fulfill the enrollment requirements of Chalmers University of Technology and the specific requirements for each master’s program. The winner must be accepted into one of the four master’s programs at Chalmers’ Technology Management and Economics department, and the scholarship granted to the winning student is contingent upon his/her acceptance into their chosen program. The formal admission acceptance will be provided by University Admissions in March 2015.
NOTE: Winning the competition does not mean that admission to a master’s program is automatically guaranteed.

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or architecture, or be in their last year of studies leading to this degree.
Note: Students interested in the program in Entrepreneurship and Business Design may also apply with a bachelor’s degree in Business, Law or Design.

Awards

Full tuition fee waiver worth approx. 40,000 USD
A summer job offered by Volvo Group in 2016 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Application

Read the competition instructions
Complete the challenge no later than November 30, 2014
If chosen as a finalist, apply to one of the four master’s programs

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: challengeyourperspectives@studentcompetitions.com.

The official web-page.

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 Global Fund for Women Grants

Posted on September 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 December 2014
Open to: women-led groups outside the United States
Grant: between $5,000 and $30,000 per year for operation and project expenses

Description

Global Fund for Women invests in women’s groups that advance the human rights of women and girls. They value local expertise and believe that women themselves know best how to determine their needs and propose solutions for lasting change and continue to defend and expand hard-won gains in women’s rights by focusing on three critical areas:

Zero Violence
They fund and advocate for women’s and girls’ participation, empowerment, and peace building while challenging laws, policies, cultures and behavior that perpetuates discrimination, violence and abuse.

Economic & Political Empowerment
They support advocacy for economic and legal reform and women’s equal participation in local and national elections and economies, support democracy movements and efforts to secure land, labor and property rights.

Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights

A support is provided to campaigns, service delivery, advocacy and education to influence attitudes and achieve policy change that secures women’s and girls’ full access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Eligibility

Please note that your group must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for a grant:

It is based in a country outside the United States, priority is given to certain countries which you can find HERE;
Its primary focus is advancing women’s equality and human rights, with these goals clearly reflected in its activities;
It is a group of women working together. They do not accept requests from individuals;
It is governed, directed, and led by women. Women must fill all or most of the leadership roles.

Grant

The Global Fund for Women provides grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 per year for operating and project expenses. First-time grant awards generally range from $5,000 to $13,000 per year.

Application

If you want to apply for the grant, you have to first register on the following website and there are application forms available in five languages: Arabic, English, French, Russian, and Spanish .

Deadline for applications is 15 December 2014.

For more information, please visit the official website.

Bp Career Forum For Overseas Students in Baku, Azerbaijan

Posted on August 26, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 31 August 2014
Open to: Azerbaijan
Venue: 8 September, 2014 at Hilton Baku Hotel, Azerbaijan

Description

BP Azerbaijan and Azerbaijan-UK Alumni Association are jointly organizing Career Forum for Overseas Students and Graduates on September 8, 2014. It will be an interactive event which will involve 120 overseas students and graduates in presentations, discussions about career opportunities and networking with BP leadership staff. The event will take place at Hilton Baku Hotel.

Eligibility

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

Students and graduates who graduated from universities of the UK, other EU countries, as well as the North America and those who are planning future career in oil and gas industry.

Requirements:

Graduated undergraduate or graduate programs in one of the following field of studies in 2013 or 2016;
Students who are currently enrolled within the undergraduate and graduate programs in one of the following field of studies :

Priority fields of study: Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Mathematics, Physics, Applied Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Applied Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical engineering/Process engineering, Civil & Structural engineering, Energetic, Electrical, Power Engineering, Industrial engineering, Mechanical, Oil Mechanics, Metallurgy, Materials engineer, Geology/Geophysics, Geological Exploration, Earth science, Hydrology, Oil- Gas Production/Petroleum and Natural Gas and Environmental Engineering.

Agenda

09:30 – 10:45 – Event Opening Remarks
10:45 – 13:00 – Presentations/Main Context and Networking

Presentations and Main Context:

10:45 – 11:00 – Speech and slides by BP HR VP

11:00 – 12:00 – Speech and slides by BP VP Wells (starts interactive session and slides)

12:00 – 12:30 – Success Case Study: UK Alumni in BP – Presentation by HR reps

12:30 – 12:45 – Questions and Answers

12:45 – Networking and Reception

Application

Those who would like to participate in the forum, please send your CV to the attention of event coordinator – Mr. Bahruz Babayev at bahruz@aukaa.az with the subject of “BP Career Forum participant” no later thanAugust 31, 2014. All candidates who meet the above-mentioned requirements will be contacted by our team.

Should you have any questions feel free to contact us on Facebook or below phone numbers:

www.facebook.com/aukaa.az or via our website www.aukaa.az

Tel: +99455 950 82 39 / +99455 250 43 43

Sri Lanka Government Scholarships for Foreign Students – 2014/15

Posted on August 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 October 2014
Open to: international students
Scholarship: tuition, visa, monthly allowance, air-fare

Description

Applications are invited from eligible students for the award of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships offered by the Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka under the Government of Sri Lanka Presidential Scholarships for Foreign Students for the academic year 2014/15 and the courses are to commence in December 2014. Since this is a government to government scholarship program, candidates should apply for this scholarship with the recommendation of the government scholarship nominating agency (Ministry / Institution) of the respective country. Scholarships are open for courses of studies other than Medical & Dental Sciences.

Eligibility

The scholarships are open to international students. Applicants who are citizens of another country having Sri Lankan dual citizenship are not eligible to apply.

For undergraduate applicants:

Candidates with impressive results of an examination deemed equivalent to G.C.E. (Advance Level) Examination of Sri Lanka
Be less than 25 years of age on 15.10.2014
A minimum score of 525 on TOEFL or 6.0 on IELTS

For postgraduate applicants:

Applicants should possess a first degree from a recognized university with good academic merit to enroll a Masters degree and for PhD studies, Master/MPhil degree is required in addition to the first degree
Be less than 45 years of age on 15.10.2014
A minimum score of 550 on TOEFL or 6.5 on IELTS

Scholarship

tuition and registration
visa for studies
a monthly living allowance of Rs. 30, 000
one-off settlement allowance of Rs. 10,000
reimbursement of cost of air fare (economy class) to come to Sri Lanka and return to home country
medical cover

Application

Each applicant should submit 4 sets of applications (one original) to their government nominating agency. The government nominating agency should submit the applications with their recommendation to the Sri Lankan mission in their country for forwarding the same to the Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka. In case a Sri Lankan mission is not present in their country, the government nominating agency can forward the applications directly.

Applications with the recommendation of the government nominating agency should be submitted by 15 October 2014 to the address:

Secretary,
Ministry of Higher Education,
No : 18, Ward Place,
Colombo 07,
Sri Lanka.

For further information please visit the official website HERE.

Sushi Logo Design Contest 2014

Posted on August 8, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 19 October 2014
Open to: individuals of any nationality 15-years old and up
Awards: US$24,000 in cash prizes

Description

Sushi Express is currently hosting a logo design contest and inviting designers around the world to make a logo using the Chinese characters “爭鮮”. The “爭鮮”, part of the name for “Zensen Sushi Express”, is a play on words, meaning “vying for freshness”, which sounds like the phrase “truly fresh,” underscoring the company’s insistence on providing fresh, healthy, safe, and delicious food . The Zensen Sushi Express Group’s brand name reflects our policy of providing “quality food at affordable prices”.

The contest will be held in two phases. The initial selection will be held between 20 and 30 October 2014. In this first phase, entries will be selected to compete in the second phase of the contest, the finals. The finals will be held between 7 and 14 November 2014. From the shortlist, the five best entries will be selected. Three individuals who took part in the online voting to predict the entries most likely to win will also be awarded prizes.

Eligibility

The call is open to individuals of any nationality 15-years old and up. Groups can take part in the competition.

Awards

The prize fund includes more than US$24,000, from which $20,000 are reserved for the winning design. The organizer will be responsible any necessary expenses, such as taxes, and money transfer fees.

Application

The deadline for submissions is 19 October 2014.

After completing their logo design, contestants are to fill in registration forms and explain design concepts in writing to help judges better understand concepts behind entry designs. In the event that the organizer is unable to contact a contestant because the contestant did not provide sufficient contact information, the entry will be disqualified. Contestants are to submit registration form, copyright transfer and personal information consent form. Click here to access the online application system.

If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQs section. For further information, please visit the official website.