JCamp 2016 Application Now Open

Posted on January 25, 2016 by RedFoxx

Dear Teachers, Advisors and Friends:

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is excited to open the application for JCamp, an all-expenses-paid annual multicultural journalism training program for talented high school students of diverse backgrounds.

The program will celebrate its 16th year in 2016 at the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs in Washington, D.C., August 1 – 6. The six-day camp brings students together for intensive training in writing, photography, broadcast, online media and reporting led by professional journalists.

JCamp is free and open to current freshmen, sophomores and juniors in high school. Students of all races and ethnicities are encouraged to apply before the March 13, 2016 deadline.

Winter break is the perfect time for students to gather their application materials. 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,

Justin Seiter

AAJA Program Associate

415-346-2051 x104

Learn more about JCamp and the 2015 program, including last year’s faculty and students. Visit the JCamp website.

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.

Become a Mentor for Students in The Junior Academy!

Posted on December 4, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 December 2015
Open to: students between the ages of 13 and 19 years old
Venue: virtual learning platform from March – May 2016.

Description

The Junior Academy is a virtual program for exceptional students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Students gain access to an exciting community of student peers from across the globe, as well as mentoring from leading STEM practitioners. Each year, Junior Academy students compete in global challenges to solve real-world problems with the chance to win cash prizes and an all expenses paid trip to New York City for a two-day summit. The Junior Academy aims to network thousands of the world’s most promising young STEM talent and provide them the support they need to stay engaged and eager to excel.

Each year, top students from around the world are admitted to The Junior Academy and compete in Imagining Tomorrow innovation challenges where they work in small teams applying principles of scientific research to design solutions that address global issues. Mentoring takes place via a virtual learning platform from March to May 2016.

Eligibility

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

Professionals in a STEM-related field, OR pursuing an advanced degree in a STEM-related field
Located anywhere in the world
Comfortable communicating and reading in English
Able to access at least one communication device with Internet
Passionate about engaging and inspiring students
Passionate about using STEM to solve global issues such as sustainability, nutrition, energy, environment, technology, innovation, and public health

The program is open to students ages 13–19 from around the world.

Benefits

All individuals who apply and are accepted as Mentors into any Global STEM Alliance program are eligible for a 1-year complimentary Membership to the New York Academy of Sciences. Individual Academy Members benefit from access to cutting-edge research and opportunities to engage with a professional network of over 20,000 Members in 100+ countries. You can also participate directly in Academy programs as an expert speaker, contributing author, or steering committee member. Specific benefits include:

Free/discounted registration to 100+ scientific conferences, symposia & events, including livestream Webinars for those who cannot attend in person
Access to career development resources, including skills workshops, Career Path videos, and networking opportunities developed by Science Alliance, the professional development arm of the Academy
Free digital access to Academy publications, including Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, The Sciences magazine, NYAS Magazine, and more
Free digital access to the full archive of over 500 Academy eBriefings, enhanced multi-media presentations featuring the latest research presented at the Academy

Application

Apply now! Application deadline is December 15, 2015

Complete an online application
Complete a short interview
Complete a background check
Submit a professional reference
Take an online training course

In order to apply, register HERE.

Questions? Contact us: info@imaginingtomorrow.com

The official web-page.

Share Your Internship Experience, Win $500

Posted on December 2, 2015 by RedFoxx

Did you have an amazing internship this past year? We want to hear about it! Enter yourself in our 2016 Looksharp Blog Competition– here’s how:

Write a short blog post about a recent internship you had.
Post your piece live and send us the link.
Enter to win $500!

Learn more about the competition at www.looksharp.com

Looksharp Team <info@looksharp.com>

The Girls Impact the World Film Festival 2016

Posted on November 14, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 January 2016
Open to: college and high school students
Prizes: US$20,000 in prizes.

Description

The Girls Impact the World Film Festival, presented by the Harvard College Social Innovation Collaborative and Connecther, is a film festival and scholarship program for high school and undergraduate college students.

The festival accepts short films that either raise awareness or propose solutions to a variety of global women’s issues, including maternal health, microfinance initiatives, child marriage, sex-trafficking and poverty alleviation.

Films must be 3 to 5 minutes long and can be narrative, documentary, investigative reporting, music video, animation or curated film (film collage).

Eligibility

Applicants must be 25 or under and currently enrolled undergraduates or full-time high school students.

Prize

The festival will award US$20,000 in prizes.

Application

THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE GIRLS IMPACT THE WORLD FILM FESTIVAL. WE LOOK FORWARD TO REVIEWING YOUR FILM.

In order to apply, register HERE.

Before submitting, please check:
1)Does your film address at least one of the GITW issue areas (see guidelines page)?
1A) GREEN IS entries, please check box below, “Enter this film into the Green IS Contest”.
2)Is your film between 3 – 5 minutes?
3)Are you a current high school or undergraduate student?
4)Is your submission an ORIGINAL film?
5)Did you include the End Marker still image in your film?
Please read ALL Film Requirements before submitting your film.

Deadline for applying is 15 January 2015.

If you have any questions, write to: filmfest@connecther.org

For more information please visit the official website.

The Girls Impact the World Film Festival 2016

Posted on November 10, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 January 2016
Open to: college and high school students
Prizes: US$20,000 in prizes.

Description

Films must be 3 to 5 minutes long and can be narrative, documentary, investigative reporting, music video, animation or curated film (film collage).

Eligibility

Applicants must be 25 or under and currently enrolled undergraduates or full-time high school students.

Prize

The festival will award US$20,000 in prizes.

Application

THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE GIRLS IMPACT THE WORLD FILM FESTIVAL. WE LOOK FORWARD TO REVIEWING YOUR FILM.

In order to apply, register HERE.

Deadline for applying is 15 January 2015.

If you have any questions, write to: filmfest@connecther.org

For more information please visit the official website.

iAniMagic 2015 Animation Contest

Posted on November 10, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 6 December 2015
Open to: everyone
Awards: Wacom Cintiq 13HD 13.3″ Creative Pen & Touch Display, GoPro HERO4 BLACK 4K Action Camera, Amazon Vouchers, Adonit Stylus

Description

iAniMagic is an annual animation contest of Animation Desk. Your mission is to create a unique animation that showcases your ability to, pardon the pun, think outside the box. You’ll need to use the template provided in the first and last frames of your animation, the rest is up to what your mind can muster up.

You can download the template and submit your works from Animation Desk Cloud (iPhone/iPad), Animation Desk for Android, and Animation Desk for Windows. Each submission should be between 5 – 10 sec.. No entry fee required, and the apps are free. Check out our website to learn more about the contest.

Eligibility

Anyone regardless of nationality or age can join this contest.

We accept animations that made with Animation Desk app series- Animation Desk Cloud (iPhone/ iPad), Animation Desk for Windows, and Animation Desk for Android)

The submission should be between 5-10 sec..

Awards

#1: Wacom Cintiq 13HD 13.3″ Creative Pen & Touch Display

#2: GoPro HERO4 BLACK 4K Action Camera

#3: Wacom Intuos pro Special Edition (PTH-651)

Best Mentions: USD 200 Amazon vouchers + The Persistence of Vision DVD(Special Edition-Signed by the Director)

Best Technique, Best Drama, Best Creative: Adonit Pixelpoint stylus

Special prizes for early bird submissions.

Application

Submit your work within the latest version of Animation Desk. Find more information of the contest on:https://anizone.kdanmobile.com/contest/gallery (if you may, the track link: https://anizone.kdanmobile.com/contest/gallery?utm_source=iAniMagic&utm_medium=ContestWeb&utm_campaign=iAniMagic_ContestWeb)

Travel Photography Scholarship 2015

Posted on October 17, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 25 November 2016
Open to: non-professional photographers worldwide aged minimum 18 by the deadline
Prizes: 10-day all-expenses-paid trip to Nepal, a free 45-min portfolio review from Richard I’Anson

Description

WorldNomads are accepting applications from aspiring travel photographers around the world for its Travel Photography Scholarship competition, offering the chance to go on a photography assignment in Nepal and be mentored by a professional photographer. One winning photographer will be awarded with a 10-day all-expenses-paid trip to Nepal and professional mentorship from travel photographer Richard I’Anson. On the assignment, scheduled for 7-18 February 2016, under the mentorship of Richard I’Anson, the winning photographer will obtain invaluable mentoring and hands-on experience in everything from shot set up, technique and composition. Most of all, the winner will be experiencing what it’s like to be a photographer on-assignment.

Eligibility

All competitors should meet following requirements:

Any non-professional can apply – this is open photography students or keen amateurs/pro-amateurs looking build a career in travel photography.
The scholarship is open to all nationalities (subject to obtaining a visa to enter Nepal); however, you must have an exceptionally high degree of proficiency in written English;
Minimum age 18 by the application deadline (25 November 2015);
Competitors must have a current, valid passport and you must be available as per the dates set out. Please note these dates are not changeable in any way;
Competitors must be fit and healthy as moderate levels of physical work are involved as well as a number of late nights;
All applicants should be an exceptional photographers with a lust for adventure, have a strong desire to be mentored and grow their photographic knowledge and skills, an ambition to forge a career in travel photography.

Prizes

The winner will be awarded:

A 10-day all-expenses-paid trip to Nepal;
Round-trip airfare from your country of residence to Kathmandu, Nepal;
Professional mentorship from travel photographer Richard I’Anson;
Travel insurance for the duration of the trip from World Nomads;
Plus be outfitted for the assignment with gear from Kathmandu.

The 4 Runner’s Up will be awarded a free 45-min portfolio review from Richard I’Anson (valued at $800 AUD).

How to apply?

The deadline for applications is 25 November 2015. To apply please follow these 3 steps:

Shoot your photo story (maximum of 5 images);
Craft a 1500-character essay telling what winning this scholarship would mean to you and why you should be chosen;
Complete the application form including your personal details along with uploading your photos.

For more information please visit the official website.

Student Scholarship from Unplag

Posted on October 1, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 March 2016
Open to: Full-time college or university students, 18 years of age or older
Prizes: $ 2,000

Description

Dear students, we are proud to announce Unplag has launched a scholarship contest! Why? Just because we’ve always been passionate about learning and encouraging students from all over the world to stay original all the way through.

To boost your original writing skills, we’d be happy to give away $2.000 to the one who will create the most engaging essay on one of the topics mentioned in the Essay Requirements section.

To make your writing vivid and full of interesting details, you can choose any style of the essay and switch on your imagination dwelling on future perspectives of online cheating, technologies that are most likely to stop plagiarism, etc.

Do you want to share your own experience in fighting plagiarism? Just do it by creating your own essay topic!

Key Scholarship Points:

Scholarship Award: $ 2,000
Essay Submission Dates: from September 1, 2015 till March 1, 2016
Scholarship Winner Announcement: March 9, 2016
How to Participate: Write an awesome essay on plagiarism

Who is Eligible for the Scholarship?

you should be at least eighteen (18) years old
currently enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate program

How to Apply?

Applications for the scholarship are open from September 1, 2015 till March 1, 2016. If you submit an essay later than March 1, 2016, it will not be considered.

Essay Requirements

Everyone who takes part in this contest should submit an essay written in English following these guidelines:

The essay topic may be either created on your own describing plagiarism in academia issues or chosen from the list below:
- Academic cheating can deprive you of a successful career.
- Being original will soon become a trend.
- Technologies able to fight academic cheating.
- Does online education “promote” academic dishonesty?
- Can plagiarism be eliminated once and for all?
- Plagiarism addiction kills creativity and critical thinking.
- How does the digital age influence plagiarism and cheating?
- Is social networking causing a plagiarism problem?
- Cross-culture differences concerning plagiarism.
- What if some of my educators were found guilty of plagiarism?
Your essay may be of any style you prefer;
Your essay should be at least 500-word long;
Creativity, humor and individual manner of writing are highly appreciated;
The essay should be original (you can check it here);
The essay should be submitted no later than March 1, 2016.

For more information please visit the official website.

OECD Youth Poster Competition

Posted on October 1, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 10 October 2015
Open to: applicants aged 15-25 during the period of this competition
Prize: public exhibition of winning posters during the OECD Ministerial Meeting in Helsinki

Description

To create a poster reflecting the challenge of fixing government to include more voices in public decisions and help address growing income inequality. Using the powerful poster format, young people are invited to express their unique views and ideas on how we can change the rules so that everyone can have access to better public services (such as schools and healthcare) and a better life (through less unemployment, better jobs and job satisfaction, less discrimination and more opportunities for all). The poster should be motivating and visual and they should address one of the following themes:

Giving young people a voice in the government decision process;
Opportunity for all! (Everyone deserves access to good schools, good health care, good jobs, a decent salary, a healthy environment, etc…);
Including more voices and more diverse voices in government decisions creates societies that are fairer to all;
Improving everyone’s well-being results in a stronger society than just concentrating on more material wealth (GDP);
The negative effects of income inequality on society;
An idea for reducing income inequality;
Changing the rules to help everyone have access to a better life;
Encouraging government to listen to everyone, not just to those with the most power and influence;
Getting involved in school, neighbourhood, community or larger organisations to make things better, such as providing better services.

Eligibility

All competitors and their posters must meet following requirements:

For the poster entry to be eligible, applicants must be 15-25 years old during the period of this competition (Competition closes on 16 October 2015);
If any words are used in the poster that are not in English or French, a translation must be provided;
A poster must not portray violence, profanity or direct attacks on individuals or organisations. Offensive entries will be disqualified;
A poster must not infringe on any third party rights.

Prize

Winning posters will be displayed in an exclusive poster gallery during the OECD Ministerial Meeting in Helsinki on 27-28 October 2015 bringing together ministers and high-level officials from countries around the world.

How to apply?

The deadline for applications is 10 October 2015. Posters may be created digitally or traditionally (on paper). The file of digital poster should be sent to IGPoster@oecd.org in the form of a high-resolution (300 dpi) PDF file. Files sent by email must not exceed 30 MB in size. Traditional handmade poster must be 100 cm x 70 cm and may be sent it by postal mail to the following address:

OECD Inclusive Growth Poster Competition,
OECD, Directorate for Public Governance and Territorial Development, MB 1157, 2 rue André Pascal,
75775,
Paris CEDEX 16, France

Please include a complete and signed declaration form.

For more information please visit the official website.

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Tag Archives: Multimedia

JCamp 2016 Application Now Open

UNESCO 2016 Worldwide Youth Multimedia Competition

Description

Eligibility

Prizes

How to apply?

Become a Mentor for Students in The Junior Academy!

Description

Eligibility

Benefits

Application

Share Your Internship Experience, Win $500

The Girls Impact the World Film Festival 2016

Description

Eligibility

Prize

Application

The Girls Impact the World Film Festival 2016

Description

Eligibility

Prize

Application

iAniMagic 2015 Animation Contest

Travel Photography Scholarship 2015

Description

Eligibility

Prizes

How to apply?

Student Scholarship from Unplag

Description

Who is Eligible for the Scholarship?

OECD Youth Poster Competition

Description

Eligibility

Prize

How to apply?