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Scholarships for Master’s Degrees at CEU School of Public Policy
DESCRIPTION:
The CEU School of Public Policy in Budapest offers several scholarship opportunities for three different Master programs in Public Policy. The language of instruction is English, and the degrees are accredited in the U.S. and/or in Hungary (please click here to find out more). The online application for next year is now open, and you may access it here.We offer three Masters’ Degrees:
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA) (Two years)
A program combining academic training with an emphasis on work-based and applied skills of policy management, leadership, and advocacy, which includes a 14-month policy project. Concentrations: Development, Governance, Media and Communication, and Security. There are several special scholarships available for the MPA program, please click here to find out more.
Application deadline: February 4, 2016
MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC POLICY (MAPP) (One year)
A program that emphasizes the link between policy practice and analysis, including a focus on research skills and exposure to real world policy challenges.Specializations include European Public Policy; International Public Policy; Decentralized governance; Higher Education Policy and management; Media, Information and Communications Policy; Equality and Social Justice; Political and Economic Development
Application deadline: February 4, 2016
ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC POLICY (MUNDUS MAPP) (Two years)
An international public policy program sponsored by the EU that includes a second year at the InstitutBarceloned’EstudisInternacionals (Spain) or the University of York (UK). Specializations include Global Public Policy and European Public Policy. Please see details of the program and scholarships here.
Application deadlines: Scholarships January 11, 2016, Self-financing: May 3, 2016
You can find out more about the application requirements and the admission process for each program here: http://spp.ceu.edu/application-requirements
ELIGIBILITY:
Students with a three- or four-year undergraduate degree are encouraged to apply. For more details on admissions requirements, please seehere.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
CEU is committed to attracting talented students from around the world. The University offers a range of full scholarships, fellowship, and loan options for students studying at the School of Public Policy. For more information about financial aid options visit:http://spp.ceu.edu/content/financial-aid. Please email 
sppadmissions@ceu.edu for more questions.
The Chevening Scholarships Programme 2016/2017
Deadline: 3 November 2015
Open to: developing global leaders
Scholarship: flights, accommodation, stipend, others according to country
Description
Chevening is the UK government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders and is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organizations. Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you have to meet following criteria:
- Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country;
- Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship has ended;
- Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry to a post-graduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK;
- Have at least two years’ work experience;
- Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 14 July 2016;
- Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 14 July 2016.
Scholarship
Chevening covers a number of costs including flights, accommodation and others according to your country.
How to apply?
Applications for Chevening Awards can only be submitted using the Chevening online application system, available through the “apply” button on your country page.
Prior to starting your application for a Chevening Scholarship please ensure you have the following ready:
Essential:
- Two references to be provided in a letter format and written in English;
- Valid passport/national ID card;
- University transcripts (undergraduate, postgraduate);
- Three different UK Master’s course choices;
- Please note that only documents in PDF format can be uploaded and documents cannot be over 5MB in size.
Optional:
- English language (if already met the requirements);
- UK Master’s university offer (if already met the requirements).
For more information, please check the official web-page.
New Europe College Fellowships Academic year 2016-17, Bucharest
Deadline: 7 December 2015
Open to: international researchers and academics with PhD
Fellowship: consists of a monthly stipend of EUR 700, accommodation and international transportation to and from the home country
Description
New Europe College – Institute for Advanced Study in Bucharest, Romania – announces the competition for Fellowships in the academic year 2016-17. The program targets young Romanian and international researchers/academics working in the fields of humanities, social studies, and economics. The Fellows are expected to work on their own projects, and take part in the scientific events organized by the New Europe College. At the end of their Fellowship, each Fellow is expected to hand in a research paper, reflecting the results of his/her work over the duration of the Fellowship. The papers will be included in a NEC publication. Working languages are English, French, and German. Duration of the Fellowship can be:
- A full academic year (10 months, October through July);
- A one-term fellowship (October through February, or March through July).
Eligibility
The fellowship is open to international researchers and academics. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. title. Preference is given to candidates under the age of 40, and to those who have not yet benefited from a NEC Fellowship. A good command of English is desirable.
Fellowship
The Fellowship consists of a monthly stipend of EUR 700 (tax free), accommodation, international transportation to and from the home country of the Fellows at the beginning and the end of the Fellowship, as well as for season holidays. The Fellows who stay for the whole academic year are offered a one-month research trip abroad to an institution of their choice (EUR 2,600 for transportation, accommodation). As an alternative, they can opt for field research, in Romania or outside it.
How to apply?
The deadline for applications is 7 December 2015. The applications will be submitted by e-mail only to the address applications@nec.ro. The documents appended to the application form (with the exception of the letters of recommendation) will be attached to the application message. In the Subject field of the message please write: “NEC Fellowships”. A complete application consists of:
- A recent photo;
- The application form (in Microsoft Word format), completed in English, French, or German;
- At least 2 original letters of reference (in English, French, or German) written explicitly in support of your application for the NEC Fellowship Program 2016-17. The letters of reference should be e-mailed by the referees directly to the address: applications@nec.ro;
- Scanned document(s) proving that the applicant holds the Ph.D. title.
For more information please visit the official website.
Travel Photography Scholarship 2015
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.
The USA application for 2016-17 NSLI-Y programs is now available! Completed applications must be submitted by October 29, 2015 at 4PM ET.
The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program, sponsored by the U.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
- Latvia
- Moldova
- Morocco
- Oman
- Russia
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Turkey
- Other locations
around the world
APPLY
If you have a passion for learning languages and want to immerse yourself in a foreign culture, this program may be for you!
The application deadline for 2016-17 programs is October 29, 2015 at 4 PM EST. Details about the 2016-17 application timeline can be found on the How to Apply tab.
CONTACT
Questions? Need more info? Contact us at 866.790.2086 or nsliy@americancouncils.org
Social Impact Media Video Contest
Filmmakers and activists can submit videos that inspire activism, compassion and social transformation.
The Social Impact Media Awards (SIMA) is accepting entries for its international documentary and educational media competition and showcase, funded by documentary companies and human rights organizations.
The categories are feature, short and impact video. Feature documentaries must be a minimum of 40 minutes, shorts a maximum of 39 minutes and impact videos 2 to 20 minutes long.
All (non-English language) documentaries and educational impact videos must be subtitled in English.
Winners in each category will receive from US$500 to US$1,000.
The early bird deadline is Sept. 26. The regular deadline is Oct. 9. The entry fee starts at US$5.
For more information click here.
Student Scholarship from Unplag
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.
USA students can apply YES Abroad program now – Dec 1st, 2015
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Are you interested in studying abroad and becoming a ‘Youth Ambassador’ through the YES Abroad program?
The YES Abroad program is part of an international movement for peace through study abroad. To study abroad in the United States on the YES program, click here. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the YES Abroad program offers sixty-five full scholarships for American high school students to live with host families and study for one academic year in countries that include: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Morocco, Philippines, Senegal, Thailand, and Turkey.* The YES Abroad program is an innovative merit-based high school student exchange program between Americans and people from countries with significant Muslim populations. To learn more about the program and our eligibility requirements, please visit www.yes-abroad.org. Applications for the 2016 – 2017 academic program year are due on December 1, 2015. Learn more about the program by reading student stories and visiting our social media pages: Please feel free to contact us with any questions. We look forward to receiving your YES Abroad application! Best Wishes, The YES Abroad Team |
Reminder – 9/30 deadline for 2015-2016 Kakehashi Project Application, OPEN TO ALL ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENTS over 18 years old in the US
2015-2016 Kakehashi Project Application
Welcome to the 2015-2016 Kakehashi Project application. Up to 185 students will be selected to participate in this year’s Kakehashi Project, coordinated by the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), and supported by funding from the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The goal of the Kakehashi Project is to build cooperation between Japanese Americans/Asian Americans and Japan by providing participants with a better understanding of Japan through a variety of fields, including politics, economics, and culture. Kakehashi Project alumni are encouraged to become effective advocates in enhancing U.S. – Japan relations.
Selected students will attend a 9-day trip to Japan where they will visit a number of historical and educational sites, experience traditional and cultural activities, and participate in lectures and workshops. Each trip will visit Tokyo and one other city to be announced.
Trip Dates
Trip 1: December 13-22, 2015
Trip 2: January 10-19, 2016
Trip 3: March 13-22, 2016
The trip dates tentatively include a 1-day, in-person, mandatory orientation that will be held in the United States on the first listed trip date (the day before the students will depart for Japan).
Program Eligibility and Guidelines
Please click here to read the program and eligibility guidelines.
In addition to the eligibility requirements outlined in the JICE program guidelines, applicants must be:
– Japanese/Japanese American or Asian American
– Currently enrolled in a community college, undergraduate, graduate, or professional program.
– Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application and no older than 25 on the day they intend to depart for Japan.
– Students will also be required to participate in an orientation program that will include a series of webinars and a possible in-person orientation prior to departure to Japan.
You do not need to be a JACL member to be eligible.
Program Costs
Please note that while many expenses are covered by the program (as outlined in the program guidelines), participants are expected to cover personal expenses, including (but not limited to) passport fees, fees for vaccination, travel expenses between their home and departure port, fees for accommodation and meals in the USA, and pocket money for the purchase of items for personal use.
Students will depart to Japan in groups from regionally located “hub” airports that will be announced shortly (for example, participants located on the west coast may meet at the San Francisco International Airport and depart together). Please note that participants will be responsible for any transportation and lodging arrangements and costs associated with traveling to the hub airport.
Questions or Issues
Please contact Craig Shimizu at japanprogram@jacl.org or by phone at 202-223-1240 (M-F, 10am-5:30pm EST)
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Application Instructions and Deadlines
PLEASE NOTE: You will not be able to save and resume this application once you have started. If you close the application before it has been submitted, your responses will not be recorded and you will need to start over.It is recommended that you compose and edit your written responses in a separate document and copy and paste them into this application. It is also advised that you gather your attachments (completedsupplemental application, copy of passport, and photo) prior to beginning this application.
In addition to your responses on this form, a complete application will include:
1. A completed and hand signed supplemental application.
2. A current photo (taken within 3 months).
3. A copy of your valid passport. If you do not have a valid passport at this time, you may submit this application without it and still be considered, but you must submit a copy of your passport no later than the dates listed below for each trip. It is highly recommended that you apply for a passport as soon as possible since it may take up to 6 weeks for routine processing. If you do not submit this information by the stated deadline, you will not be able to attend the trip.You will attach these files in Section 6 of this application.
Deadlines:
Trip 1: December 13-22, 2015
Complete application due no later than 11:59pm EST, Wednesday, September 30, 2015.
Copy of valid passport due no later than Wednesday, November 11, 2015.Trip 2: January 10-19, 2016
Complete application due no later than 11:59pm EST, Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Copy of valid passport due no later than Wednesday, December 9, 2015Trip 3: March 13-22, 2016
Complete Application due no later than 11:59pm EST, Sunday, January 3, 2016
Copy of valid passport due no later than Wednesday, February 10, 2016.If you are applying for more than one trip date, your completed application and copy of your passport will be due as of the deadlines for the earliest trip you are applying to.