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2015-2016 Kakehashi Project Applications Due Next Wednesday, September 30th!

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A JACL Kakehashi Project group visits Kyoto in 2014.

Washington, D.C. – Applications for the December 13-22, 2015 and January 10-19, 2016 Kakehashi trips are due on Wednesday, September 30th!

Currently enrolled 18 to 25 year-old Japanese American and Asian American students are eligible (you do not need to be a JACL member to apply). Selected students will visit Japan on a 9-day trip sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In 2014, over 80 students traveled to Japan with the JACL Kakehashi Project, with groups visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, and Fukushima. Highlights included a tour of the Tokyo National Museum, a rice harvesting and onigiri making demonstration in the Japanese countryside, and a visit to the Imperial Palace.

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Win $4,000 to Study Abroad

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The Contest is Now Open!

Could you use $4,000 for your study abroad trip? If you could, enter our 10th Annual Travel Video Contest! It’s simple to enter, if you’re a student studying outside of your home country you can submit a video about any trip you would like to take, and if you’re still living in your home country you can create a video about your proposed study abroad trip.

The deadline to enter is October 22, 2015, so start filming and send us your video!

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Applying for the Poder Fellows Fall 2015, in MN, USA

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Call for applications  Poder Fellows Fall 2015   

NAVIGATE Poder Fellowships is a program that elevates the leadership development of young adults who have interests in organizing immigrant/Latinx youth, and promote systemic change around access to higher education, jobs and legal status.

Fellowships will be awarded to 5 young adults who have demonstrated leadership and are committed to build collective power. Priority will be given to young adults who have financial, social and legal barriers to higher education and to students who are ineligible for federal financial aid (FAFSA) because of their immigration status. Students with DACA, U Visa, Withholding of Removal or no status are strongly encouraged to apply.

Recipients will be given the opportunity to build their leadership skills, develop organizing skills and contribute to support NAVIGATE’s mission. This paid fellows will receive awards of $1,000 each.    

Application can be downloaded HERE

Applications Due:      Midnight on Monday, September 21st, 2015

Beat the Odds Scholarship Program for High Schoolers in MN, USA

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Beat the Odds Scholarship Program

The Beat the Odds® scholarship program honors outstanding high school students who have overcome tremendous adversity in life to achieve academic excellence, demonstrate leadership in their communities and aspire to attend college.

Each year, through a competitive review process, Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota selects five of the most deserving Twin Cities-area high school students for a Beat the Odds® scholarship to be put toward college expenses.

If you want to nominate a student, complete and submit the application located here by Friday, October 16, 2015 at 11:59 PM.

APIASF Scholarship Applications Available Now

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The APIASF General Scholarship and the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program applications are now available!

Please share with high school seniors and undergraduate college students you may know.   Here are some steps you can take to support your student(s) in the APIASF Application process:

  • Forward the following application links and deadlines:
  • Post this flyer on your bulletin board and throughout your community
  • Emphasize the importance of planning ahead – students can start their online applications today!
  • Volunteer to look over their essay questions and review outlines and drafts.
  • Share the various APIASF application resources with your students, including sample applications: APIASF Application Resources page.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at outreach@apiasf.org or 877.808.7032.

Best,

Stacy Lewis

Program Coordinator, Outreach

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund

National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Undergraduate Student Project (USIP) – 2015 Flight Research Opportunity  

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD), in collaboration with the Office of Education (OE) National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program (Space Grant) has released the Undergraduate Student Instrument Project (USIP) Student Flight Research Opportunity (SFRO) on or about August 21. USIP-2015 solicits proposals from U.S. institutions of higher education to develop an undergraduate-led Project Team that will fly a science and/or technology payload relevant to NASA strategic goals and objectives on a sounding rocket, balloon, aircraft, suborbital reusable launch vehicle (sRLV), or CubeSat launched on an orbital launch vehicle (hereafter referred to collectively as suborbital-class platforms).

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD), in collaboration with the Office of Education (OE) National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program (Space Grant) has released the Undergraduate Student Instrument Project (USIP) Student Flight Research Opportunity (SFRO) on or about August 21. USIP-2015 solicits proposals from U.S. institutions of higher education to develop an undergraduate-led Project Team that will fly a science and/or technology payload relevant to NASA strategic goals and objectives on a sounding rocket, balloon, aircraft, suborbital reusable launch vehicle (sRLV), or CubeSat launched on an orbital launch vehicle (hereafter referred to collectively as suborbital-class platforms).

The cost cap for an investigation awarded by OE is $200K, including the design, development, integration, and testing of the payload; student internships; and research on key innovative technologies. OE funding is limited to consortia of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program (Space Grant). See Appendix E for proposal conditions and guidelines for Space Grant consortia. The cost cap for an investigation awarded by SMD is $100K, including the design, development, integration, testing of the payload; and student internships. SMD funding is available to all U.S. institutions of higher education. Funding by NASA may be supplemented with contributions by the implementing institution (no limit); however, there are no expectations as to the amount of the institutional contribution and such contributions will not be considered in the evaluation of proposals. The selected projects must be launch-ready within 18 months of project initiation. SMD and OE estimate total funding available for award at $6.0M, and expect to select at least 30 projects for implementation, subject to available funding. The launch/flight services are provided by NASA at no cost to the project. Proposals to the USIP 2017 Solar Eclipse solicitation are not eligible for award under USIP-2015.

The two goals of this USIP SFRO are: • To provide a hands-on flight project experience to enhance the science, technical, leadership, and project skills for the selected undergraduate student team. • To fly a science and/or technology investigation relevant to NASA strategic goals and objectives on a suborbital-class platform. The key dates of this solicitation are: SFRO RELEASE DATE AUGUST 21, 2015 QUESTION AND ANSWER TELECON SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 (2:00 PM) NOTICE OF INTENT DEADLINE OCTOBER 1, 2015 (11:59 PM) PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL DEADLINE NOVEMBER 20, 2015 (11:59 PM) SELECTIONS ANNOUNCED (TARGET) DECEMBER, 2015 LAUNCH READINESS AUGUST 1, 2017 The solicitation may be found on NSPIRES at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/solicitations.do?method=open by searching on NNH15ZDA010C

General questions concerning this solicitation may be directed to: David Pierce Senior Program Executive for Suborbital Research Science Mission Directorate NASA Headquarters Phone: (202) 358-3808 E-mail: david.l.pierce@nasa.gov Questions specifically concerning the Space Grant component of this solicitation may be directed to: Dr. Lenell Allen Director, Aerospace Research and Career Development (ARCD) Office of Education NASA Headquarters Phone: (202) 358-1762 E-mail: hq-space-grant@mail.nasa.gov

The Omidyar Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute

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Deadline: 1 November 2015
Open to: candidates from any country with PhD in any discipline
Fellowship: competitive salary and other benefits

Description

The Omidyar Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute offers a select group of early-career scholars the opportunity to join a collaborative research community that nurtures creative, transdisciplinary thought in pursuit of key insights about the complex systems that matter most for science and society. Postdoctoral researchers selected for the SFI Omidyar Fellowship spend up to three years in residence at SFI, where they contribute to the Institute’s research, advance the sciences of complexity, and become the “new leadership for new science.”

The Omidyar Fellowship is unique among postdoctoral appointments. The Institute has no formal programs or departments. Research is collaborative and spans the physical, natural, and social sciences. Most research is theoretical and/or computational in nature, although some research includes an empirical component. SFI averages 10 resident faculty, 100 external faculty, and 250 visitors per year.

Eligibility

Applications are welcome from candidates from any country and any discipline. All applicants should have:

  • A PhD in any discipline (or expected to obtain PhD by September 2016);
  • Strong computational and quantitative skills;
  • An exemplary academic record;
  • A proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
  • A demonstrated interest in multidisciplinary research;
  • Evidence of the ability to think outside traditional paradigms.

Fellowship

The Omidyar Fellowship offers competitive salary, generous benefits, discretionary research and collaboration funds. Fellows will also experience  transdisciplinary collaboration with leading researchers worldwide and participate in a structured leadership training program.

How to apply?

The deadline for applications is 1 November 2015. For successful application please log in and apply HERE. Interested candidates must submit the following:

  • Curriculum vitae (including publications list);
  • Statement of research interests (max. 2 pages) including a short description of the research you would like to pursue and why;
  • Description of interest in SFI (max. 1 page) that describes your potential contribution to the SFI community and also explains the potential impact of SFI on your research. Consider addressing one or more of the following: What kind of input from other fields would most improve your future research? What type of multidisciplinary workshop might you want to organize during your Fellowship? What aspects of your present or future research are difficult to pursue in a traditional academic environment?
  • Three letters of recommendation from scholars who know your work. (The letters should be sent independent of the application. When you complete the online application, please be prepared to provide e-mail addresses of the three individuals who will recommend you. SFI will contact them directly with instructions for submitting letters.);
  • (Optional) A copy of one paper you have written in English, either published or unpublished.

For more information please visit the official website.

 

2016 Animation Artist in Residence Tokyo (A-AIR)

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Deadline: 10 September 2015
Open to: young artist interested in animation production from around the world
Venue: 7 January to 17 March 2016, Tokyo, Japan

Description

This project, organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan (Bunka-cho), is an artist in residence program that provides three outstanding young animation artists from around the world with an opportunity to come to Tokyo and create new works while directly interacting with Japanese animation culture. It aims to promote both the creation of excellent works of animation and a better understanding of Japanese culture. This project will take place in Tokyo, Japan between 7 January and 17 March 2016.

Eligibility

  • Reside outside of Japan and be a citizen of a country other than Japan;
  • Have had one of their animated works screened at an international film festival, exhibition or similar event where works from countries other than their own were also screened/featured;
  • Be between the ages of 20 and 35 as of 10 September, 2015;
  • Be able to speak either English or Japanese at least well enough to communicate in everyday situations;
  • Be in good health;
  • Have access to the equipment necessary to participate in a remote interview (i.e. a computer capable of connecting to the internet and using Skype).

Costs

Organization offers following support:

  • Travel expense;
  • Living allowance;
  • Travel insurance;
  • Rental accommodation (including workspace);
  • Expert assistance;
  • Opportunity to present work done during residency;
  • Opportunities to interact with Japanese creators.

How to apply?

Fill out application forms A, B, C. Download HERE.

Documents/materials to be submitted:

  • Reference materials describing the work to be created as part of this program (at least three minutes in length). It is preferable that applicants submit documents (story board, script, etc.) which make it possible to understand plans for the work in detail;
  • Proof of a work having been screened at an international film festival, exhibition, or similar event (e.g. a copy of the list of screened works in a festival catalogue). Please make sure that the proof shows the event’s internationality (i.e. proof that it screens/features works from countries other than your own). Proof of more than one film having been screened is not required;
  • Proof of age and citizenship (e.g. a photocopy of your passport).

To complete the application process, please send application forms and required documents and materials via email attachments to the following address: entry2016@japic.jp

For more information, please check the official web-page.

 

The Sakdoc Workshop for Female Documentary Filmmakers

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Deadline:  25 September 2015
Open to: women filmmakers and producers from the Caucasus region
Venue: 19 – 20 October 2015 in Tbilisi, Georgia

Description

Swedish filmmakers Karin Ekberg and Johanna Berhardson and Sakdoc Film, with the support of The Swedish Institute, organize a workshop for female documentary filmmakers from Caucasus. The workshop aims to empower female filmmakers in the beginning of their career and give them skills and confidence to reach an international level. The workshop also aims to raise an awareness of gender equality behind and in front of the camera, and a longterm change of attitudes.

Eligibility

The workshop will be help in the frame of Tbilisi International Documentary Film Festival (Cinedoc) and is open for semiprofessional female directors and producers from Caucasus with a documentary film project on development stage. Working language of the workshop is English. All participants must be able to communicate in English and visuals for the application need English subtitles

Costs

Participation is free of charge. Organizers will cover accommodation, coffee breaks and lunches of selected participants.

Application

Please submit the following documents:

  1. Synopsis of your documentary film project
  2. Treatment of your documentary film project
  3. Director´s note of your documentary film project
  4. Bio/filmography of the director/producer
  5. Visual materials (research photos/research film material/trailer). Please note that some visual materials, at least research photos MUST be included.

​All the requested information should be saved as ONE single PDF file and attached with your application form, also saved as a PDF and e-mailed to the following address:  docstorytelling@gmail.com, together with links and passwords of visual (subtitled) material on vimeo or youtube. The deadline is September 25, 2015.

Important note! Only applications that include filled application form and all the annexes will be considered. Below you can find additional information about the workshop.

If you have any questions, write to:   docstorytelling@gmail.com

The official web-page.

 

Asia/Us Exchange Program

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http://viaprograms.org/

This fellowship, administered jointly by VIA and the Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford, sends two graduating seniors or recent alumni to teach at the Ouyang Yu Experimental Middle School in Xintang Town, Hunan Province, China. Dr. Huang, a prominent engineer and entrepreneur, founded this rural middle school to raise the quality of education in Hunan, his native province. Fellows experience life in a rural area of China – one which is becoming more unique as China’s modernization continues to unfold – and are given the opportunity to learn more about an area of China that most foreigners will never get to see firsthand.

Fellowships are for one year, with the opportunity to extend for a second year if desired. Fellows depart for Asia in early August to join other volunteers for cross-cultural training. In addition to teaching English to middle school students at Ouyang Yu, fellows receive $1,000 to design and implement a series of service projects aimed at benefiting the school and local community.

Previous service projects have included a student English magazine, an English Resource room, a tree-planting campaign, student scholarships, eyeglasses for students in need, and the development and production of a Hepatitis B education pamphlet geared towards young adults.

The fellowship benefits include:

  • Waived VIA program fee ($2,000) and overseas insurance fee
  • Up to $1,000 for a ticket to VIA’s training in Asia
  • Up to $1,000 for a return airline ticket after successfully completing the fellowship
  • Four weeks of training and orientation
  • Foreign language classes during training and at your post
  • Support from VIA staff in Asia Participation in a mid-year conference
  • A local living stipend is offered through in-kind contributions from our Asian host organization
  • $1,000 funding for a service project
  • The total value of the fellowship is approximately $13,000.

Fellow responsibilities:

  • Attend virtual pre-departure training sessions
  • Attend the month-long trainings in Asia and mid-year conference
  • Participate in VIA’s annual crowdfunding scholarship campaign
  • Design and create three small photo or video projects and a plan to share your experience with an external audience
  • Design and create a service project that is implemented at the school

To apply: In addition to your one-year fellowship application, please address the following two questions (500 words or less for each question):

1. Describe what values are most important to you and how you intend to make them a part of your fellowship experience.

2. Describe why you want to work at the OYY school.