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High School and College Students: An Opportunity for YOU!

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 Youth Engagement Forum

Saturday, May 30, 2015

8:30 am to 12:30 pm

The Crowne Plaza Riverfront, St. Paul, MN

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Some of the most valuable assets we have in the fight against sex trafficking are the energy and compassion of our youth. This year the Demand Change Project will honor the dedication and commitment of local youth; by inviting your full participation in the conference, including a day of special programming for young abolitionists ages 14-23.

For the Youth Engagement Forum, Breaking Free will partner with Gustavus Adolphus College’s social justice theater troupe, I Am We Are, to creatively engage youth in learning about the signs of sex trafficking and how you can intervene safely and effectively. Join us!

Youth Engagement Forum Agenda:

8:30 am: Registration

9:00 am-Noon: Workshops

Noon-12:30 pm: Box Lunches

3:00-5:00 pm: Rally and Walk for Freedom in Downtown Minneapolis (optional)

7:00 pm: Victory Concert Featuring Ashley DuBose (optional, $25 per person)

 

Youth Engagement Forum Scholarships:

Breaking Free has allotted a limited number of scholarships for Youth Engagement Forum attendance. (Please note that these scholarships are for the Youth Engagement Forum exclusively, not the Demand Change Project.) Scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria: financial need, personal narrative, and the potential to use the material gathered in the forum to engage students’ communities.

Download the Scholarship Application Form and return it to Breaking Free by May 1, 2015 at 5pm.

Questions? Contact Taylor Mitsch.

International Academic Summer School on Well-being «UniverCiTerra» 2015

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Deadline:  20 May 2015
Open to: Students (bachelors, masters or PhD students) from the world leading universities under aged up to 35 years
Venue: 19 July – 8 August 2015 in Tomsk, the Russian Federation

Description

«UniverCiTerra 2015» is a three-week course held in the heart of Russia in Siberia. It is aimed at students, masters and PhD students from world leading universities. The agenda of the School includes seminars, discussions, trainings, workshops and business games, held by leading specialists in the stated fields.

During the School participants will get to know how to construct sustainable and well-being society and find possible ways to solve global issues at interesting classes conducted by the world leading scientists. The 4 most successful projects will be chosen in each module, the results will be recommended for publication in international journals.

The School will be held from July 19 to August 8, 2015 in Tomsk, the Russian Federation,National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University.

Research Topics:

You’ll receive 3 credits in total, and can participate in sports events and fantastic excursions! Every student will get a participant’s pack for studying.

Eligibility

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

  • Students (bachelors, masters or PhD students) from the world leading universities (according to QS World Universities rankings) under aged up to 35 years;
  • Fluent English (for non-native speakers – certificate of B1 level or above, or other documents proving the level of English);
  • A letter of reference from scientific supervisor or professor, supporting students application directly to a contact e-mail address (uct2015tpu@gmail.com);
  • A motivational letter of an applicant for studying at Summer School written in English (250-300 words);
  • A valid passport for at least six months beyond the dates of the trip.

Costs

You have a chance to win a scholarship. This scholarship covers costs for travel expenses and accommodation for the duration of studying. The number of scholarships is limited by 50!

The applicants whose motivational letters will be selected as the best will get an opportunity to study at Summer school free of charge.

Application

Participants must register and fill in the form on the school’s website and send it on e-mail uct2015tpu@gmail.com from 15.03.2015 to 20.05.2015.

In order to apply, register HERE.

To participate in the Summer School please follow next steps:

  1. Fill in the Registration Form on the School site
  2. Email paper submission to uct2015tpu@gmail.com

Belinskiy St., 55, TPU Research Library, Office 354, Tomsk, Russia

Tel.: +7 (3822) 56-45-15, 56-33-48
E-mail: uct2015tpu@gmail.com

If you have any questions,   write to:  Svetlana Dementeva dementeva@tpu.ru
The official web-page.

 

NATO Internship Programme 2016

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Dear candidates,

Do you study Political Science, International Relations or Security Studies?

Are you an interdisciplinary candidate with qualifications in Economics, Finance, or Human Resources?

Have you studied Information Technology, Web or Graphic design, Library Sciences orTranslation?

Do you study Aeronautics or Engineering?

Do you have a background in Media or Journalism?

Do you speak Russian, Ukrainian or Arabic?

Are you able to conduct independent research and analysis?

NATO needs your skills !

There are two types of Internship opportunities at the Alliance: the NATO-Funded and the GRANT-funded Internship Programme.

The NATO-funded Internship Programme gives opportunity to a wide range of candidates, while the other opportunity is open for those, whose work is supported from outside sources. And while Candidates interested in a GRANT-funded opportunity can apply throughout the year, the call for the NATO-funded opportunity is open only once per year in Spring with two starting dates, in March and in September the following year. Internships will last 6 months.

The 2016 call for applications for NATO-funded internships will be opened 13th MARCH 2015!

In case you meet all our eligibility criteria, you can apply via this link until 14th April 2015 (midnight CET, Brussels time).

Please refer to our website for more information on the selection timeline:http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/72041.htm

Candidates wishing to apply for a GRANT Funded can submit their application only through the online portal available under “Application”.

NATO Headquarters (HQ) introduced its Internship Programme in 2004. The aim of the programme is to provide a small number of current or recent students with the opportunity to intern with the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels and in a few other NATO bodies.

Kainan University Full Scholarship in Taiwan, 2015-2016

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Deadline: 31 May 2015
Open to: International graduates
Scholarship: tuition fees, housing

Description

Kainan University began life as the Kainan Commercial & Technical High School, which was founded in 1917 and soon earned the reputation of being the finest commercial and technical high school in Taiwan. It was not until January 1990, however, that the dream of our alumni for Kainan to be upgraded to a university began to be realized, with the establishment of a preparatory committee for the Kainan Institute of Technology.

Kainan University is awarding a 4-year full international scholarship. Qualified students who are admitted to the IHP on condition that they are enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of 75 or above, base on a 100-point scale are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Eligibility

Qualified students who are admitted to the IHP on condition that they are enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of 75 or above, base on a 100-point scale are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship

  • The scholarship is awarded for the duration of 4-years.
  • Kainan University offers full scholarship (tuition and housing). The scholarship does not include textbooks, health insurance, and housing utilities.

Application

All required documents with application form must be mailed directly to Office of International Programs and Services of Kainan University by post.

The deadline to apply is 31 May 2015.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

 

Jean Monnet EFRI Summer School 2015 in Rijeka, Croatia

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Deadline:  1 June 2015
Open to: senior undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students of economics and other social studies
Venue:  29 June –  11 July 2015 in Rijeka, Croatia

Description

The Faculty of Economics and Jean Monnet Chair of the University of Rijeka are organizing the XIth International Summer School entitled «International Environment and European Integration»which will be held from June 29 to July 11, 2015, in Rijeka, Croatia.

The goal of the EFRI Summer School is to broaden the knowledge of students of economics, law, political sciences, administration and other related studies on the economic integration process in Europe, and to point out the advantages and challenges of economic integration in everyday life.

As a joint project with the International Initiative for Policy Making and Politics at the Local Level, this is the 5th POL-LOC Summer School. The programme will give a special focus to issues related to local governance and the repercussions of the Integration process on the local level.

POL-LOC initiative was established in 2010. A series of POL-LOC summer schools started in 2011. Since then, more than 120 university students and young teachers have taken part in. The objective of the POL-LOC Summer School is to strengthen interdisciplinary approach towards policy making and politics at the local level, and the facilitation of mutual knowledge and exchange of experience.

This joint programme will consist of lectures, workshops and student assignments to be completed in groups with the support of academic supervisors. Due to its specific approach, the School will be appealing both to students with basic knowledge of EU matters and those who want to know more.

Eligibility

The Summer School is open to senior undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students of economics and other social studies.

Costs

A total fee of 600 EUR covers tuition, study materials, organized trips, public transportation, accomodation,

breakfast and lunch. A limited number od partial scholarships are available.

document-pdf-icon-1352808135.png SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Application

Fill in the application form available at EFRI Summer School web site. Early applications are encouraged for students with scholarship applications.

The deadline for applications is June 1, 2015. Aplicants will be notified by e-mail.

In order to apply, register HERE.

Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme

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Deadline: 30 April, 2015
Open to: international students coming from the countries eligible
Scholarship: covers tuition fee, monthly stipend of EUR 130 / EUR 325 per month, accommodation costs allowance and medical insurance

Description

The Hungarian Government announced the policy of “Global Opening”, as part of which the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme was launched in 2013 for foreign students.
The aim of the programme is to promote cultural understanding, economic and political relations between Hungary and other countries.

Full time studies:
BA/BSc (undergraduate – 3 years)
MA/MSc (graduate – 2 years)
PhD studies (doctoral – 3 years)

Eligibility

Before proceeding with your application, please check in the documents available at the official website whether your country is eligible and the requirements set for the foreign language programs.

Financial provisions relevant for every full-time scholarship holder for academic year 2015/2016:
  • no tuition fee;
  • monthly stipend: HUF 40 460 (EUR 130) per month in the case of BA/BSc, MA/MSc programs, and HUF 100 000 (EUR 325) per month for PhD students;
  • dormitory places or additional contribution to accommodation costs: HUF 30 000 (EUR 100);
  • medical insurance.
The applications must contain the following documents in English or Hungarian language:
  1. The current Application form of the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme (completely filled, printed and signed by the applicant);
  2. Curriculum Vitae in Europass format;
  3. Letter of interest;
  4. Certificate of the applicant’s level of English language necessary for the selected program. Usually the requested level of language knowledge is B2-intermediate according to the Common European Framework Reference: the certificate is preferably a state or international language exam (a) TOEFL iBT test score of 90, or PBT score 550, b) Cambridge First Certificate “B”, c) IELTS score of 5.0).
  5. School certificates: a. Copy of the secondary school graduation certificate (original and notarized English translation); b. Official transcripts, degrees, diplomas of any higher education already completed (original and notarized translation); c. Copy of the BA/BSc certificate (for applicants for MA or MSc programmes except in the case of one-cycle MA programs) – original and notarized English translation
  6. Copy of the passport (relevant page(s) where passport number, name and photo, date of expiry are visible)
  7. Medical certificate of satisfactory health condition issued not earlier than 1 months. (The applicant must obtain a written certification from a physician for not havong the folowwing illnesses: AIDS, Hepatitis A, B, C ot any other epdiamic conditions.)
Applicants for music/arts scholarships must attach the following documents in addition to the above:
  • For painters, graphic artists and sculptors: photographs of three (3) works of art / sketches (indicating the date of the creation)
  • For performance artists, musicians (conductors, composers): high quality recordings of three (3) different styles of music, (conductors may submit a DVD), composers must submit three (3) original scores as well.
PhD program applicants must attach the following documents in addition to the above:
  1. Detailed research plan (min. 2 pages)
  2. Copy of the MA/MSc certificate (original and notarized English translation)
  3. Two letters of recommendation from two recognised academic persons.

Once you will have all documents collected, proceed with the online application process HERE.

For more information please see the official call

 

International Summer Academy programs in Peacebuilding, Mediation, Conflict Resolution & Intercultural Dialogue

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 Institute for Peace and Dialogue, IPD 

International Summer Academy in

Peacebuilding, Mediation, Conflict Resolution & Intercultural Dualogue

I Summer Academy: 7 – 17 August, 2015

II Summer Academy: 17 – 27 August, 2015

Baar, Switzerland

 

Project Introduction 

Institute for Peace & Dialogue, IPD is very glad successfully completed the II International Summer Academy and we start promotion of next International Summer Academies in Peacebuilding, Mediation, Conflict Resolution & Intercultural Dialogue, which is going to be held in Baar one of the beautiful place of Switzerland. Its image as one of the most favourable places for traveling has made it more interesting to offer an exited and comprehensive program for our participants. Our experts, who are professionals in their fields, will contribute to this event with many years of experience in peace, mediation and conflict studies.

International Summer Academies will surround mainly the topics mediation, dispute resolution, conflict transformation, intercultural dialogue, human rights, leadership, social approach, peacebuilding, negotiation, litigation, arbitration etc. related subjects.

 

Main Goal

The main goal of the summer academies is to support institutional academic peacebuilding, mediation and conflict resolution education and strengthen the skills of the representatives of state organs, business sector, INGOs, education institutes and independent mediators.

 

Methodology

Within the international summer academies we plan to include different workshops, lectures, presentations, interactive group works, brainstorming on conflict places, mediation operations and peace negotiation activities as well as case studies on ongoing-fragile conflicts in the world (depends experts availability).

Participants will acquire knowledge and skills from lecturers/experts who are working on peace building, mediation, negotiation, conflict transformation, intercultural dialogue and non-violence and other correspond fields at the state organs, companies, universities, INGOs and research centers.  There will be 5 selected experts and different topics in each of the summer academy period.

In the training, both visual/dynamic methods will be used, such as schedules, tests, surveys, direct interviews, distribution of questionnaires and other methods of observation. Every expert will take 1 or 2 days for his/her lecture and workshops. We will send educational materials and daily programs of the summer academy to the selected participants.

Besides the academic-educational side a cultural programs in the arriving (Welcome Party) and departure days (Farewell Party) is planned to bring friendly atmosphere and environment between the participants.

 

Important Dates & Times of Summer Academies 2015

Ø Arriving & Registration of Participants (Hotel registration starts after 14:00am):07 (for I Summer Academy) or 17 August, 2015 (for II Summer Academy)

Ø Opening Ceremony & Welcome Party: 07 (for I Summer Academy) and 16 August, 2015(for II Summer Academy)  at 19:00pm – 21:30pm

Ø Breakfast Time: 07:00am – 09:00am

Ø Morning Workshops Period: 09:00am – 12:30am

Ø First Break Time: 10:30am – 11:00am

Ø Lunch Time: 12:30am – 14:00pm

Ø Afternoon Workshops Period: 14:00pm – 17:00pm

Ø Second Break Time: 15:30pm – 16:00pm

Ø Dinner Time: 18:30pm – 20:00pm

Ø Certification of Participants & Farewell Party: 16 (for I Summer Academy) or 26 August, 2015 (for II Summer Academy) at 19:00pm – 21:30pm

Ø Departure of Participants (Hotel departure till the 12:00am): 17 (for I Summer Academy) or 27  August, 2015 (for II Summer Academy)

 

Summer Academy Language

The International Summer Academy will be held in English language.

 

Potential Participants

There are no age or country limits for the participation. A broad range of interested participants can apply for the Peacebuilding, Mediation, Conflict Resolution and Intercultural Dialogue such as:

– Representatives of Government Organs, Diplomatic Organs, Courts and Political Parties: To get knowledge on how to deal, manage and solve conflicts between states, between civil society leaders, political party leaders and between government-civil society institutions.

– Representatives of Business Institutes and Private Sector: To get knowledge on how to deal, manage and solve conflicts with potential clients, with business partners, between employers and between employer-leadership.

– Representatives of IOs, INGOs and Local NGOs: To get knowledge on how to deal, manage and solve conflicts in conflict region and fields between conflict parties, civil society and political party leaders.

– Representatives of Universities and Academic Staff: To get knowledge on how to develop teaching, study and research methodologies.

– Representatives of Media Institution: To get knowledge on how to deal, manage and solve conflicts in conflict region and fields.

– Mediators, peacebuilders, researchers and any interested people who want to develop their academic knowledge and capacities in Peacebuilding, Mediation, Conflict Resolution and Intercultural Dialogue, who have intention to work as mediator, who wants to join missions in conflict regions, who wants to investigate academically and who work or live in countries/society with ongoing tensions and stress.

 

 Scholarship: There have several types of scholarship offer on participation fee amount for the potential participants, if they request and pay the discounted fee before the 24 April, 2015.

NOTE: After evaluation of the participants’ application we will send the conditional invitation letter to start the participation fee payment process. After receiving the participation fee we will send unconditional invitation letter to the participants by email/post and by fax to the relevant embassy which you mentioned in your filled application form.

2015-2016 Khazar University International Scholarship Program

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Deadline: 15 May 2015
Open to: International applicants
Scholarship: tuition fee for the whole program term

Description

Khazar University was established on March 18, 1991 according to resolution  N 41 of the Cabinet of the Ministers of Azerbaijan Republic as Azerbaijan University with English as a medium of instruction to satisfy a great necessity of the country in qualified English speaking specialists. In 1992 Azerbaijan University was renamed to Khazar University according to the decision of the Academic Council of the University.

Khazar University is the first private University in the South Caucasus that started implementing international education programs with English language as a medium of instruction. Pursuant to its policy and service commitments the University is proud to announce the Khazar University International Scholarship Program for 2015-2016 (further referred to as KUISP) extended to nationals of all countries without any limitation.

Eligibility

The successful applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • Good academic performance records of the previous education stage (high school, bachelor or master programs)
  • Good English language skill. Standardized English language test scores are not compulsory. However, the applicants with standardized scores (valid TOEFL/IELTS scores: expired scores are not accepted) will have competitive advantage. Holders of International Bachelor degree certificates or diplomas from a high school with English as a major medium of instruction do not need a language skill justification document.
  • Motivated to study at Khazar University.
  • Good communication skills and sociability.

Scholarship

Every year two scholarships will be awarded to citizens of each country who apply to Khazar University programs. The scholarship is provided for one year subject to prolongation based on the academic performance of the grantee. The scholarship covers the cost of the tuition fee for the whole program term, but does not cover living and travel expenses.

Application

Applications could be submitted by e-mail (all required documents should be scanned) or post.

To apply for the KUISP Scholarship, applicants need to fill in and submit:

  • Khazar University Application for Admission Form for the selected level of study (Bachelor, Master or PhD) along with all required documents listed in the application form
  • KUISP Application Form.

The deadline to apply is 15 May 2015.

Download Application Forms: 

 

Contact Information

For any questions about the KUISP contact International Affairs Office:

41 Mehseti Street Baku, AZ1096, Azerbaijan

Tel.: (+994 12) 421 79 16 (extension 240)

Fax: (+994 12) 498 93 79

Email: international@khazar.org

The official website or for further information about Scholarships, Fellowships and Grants, please like this page


					

		
		
	


				
					
	

		

						
Peace Revolution Fellowship in Thailand – Global Peace On The Move XV – October 2015

			
						

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Deadline:  15 June 2015

Open to: young people between the ages of 18 and 30 years old

Scholarship: partial sponsoring of airfare, free accommodation, free catering, free local transportation, free meditation retreat fee


Description


Every single light in our house lit makes it warm and cozy. When we look at all the lights lit in the world from the outer space, they all connect and built a network of light. Same as our mind; a peaceful mind transforms our home into a little kingdom of peace that affects the world around us and has the power to establish world peace at large-starting from a single mind. The tool, discovered over 2600 years ago, is reactivated and has been proofed and spread by our 366 Peace Agents from 92 countries since 2008.


Your training starts with the 42 Days online self-development program on our interactive platform providing you the basic theory and practice; develop the tool for inner peace and learn about the concept of PIPO – INNER PEACE + OUTER PEACE = SUSTAINABLE WORLD PEACE. Through the Online Special OPS you have the means to share true peace to friends, family and school at large. Last but not least since we need to take this light back to our communities, as your understanding of peace grows together with your commitment to the Peace Revolution Project, you will gain the necessary tools for enforcing your PIPO proposal, which will be editable until the last day and will represent the culmination of your process.


The fellowship offers a 14 days intensive training program providing participants with deeper insight in the relationship between inner peace and sustainable world peace and enhancing their ability to create peace within their family, professional and social environment.


In addition to our intense meditation practice, participants will gain knowledge of various theoretical approaches that include:


    

  • Conflict resolution and the role of the basic human self-disciplines
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  • The role of our habits in our daily life and how to improve; the 5 Rooms of life
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  • The factors that determine our perception to think, act and speak; relation between body and mind
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  • Leadership: Eight pillars for a stable peaceful society
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  • Thai-Buddhist Studies
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Presently, the fellowship will take place at Mooktawan Sanctuary in an island at the southern part of Thailand. Participants will enjoy meditating in a serene and peaceful near-forest environment. Well, many people say it′s a celestial hideaway on Earth.


Peace and change makers, youth activists, day dreamers or everyone who is really committed to his self development and to everyone else’s self development, this is your call, we need you all on board to make this possible, let’s join the PEACE REVOLUTION.


Eligibility


Candidates must meet the following criteria:


    

  • Candidates should be 18-30 years old at the time of submitting the application in order to receive the airfare support.
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  • Candidates must have completed 42 days of the online self-development program. Note that in order to submit the application form, candidates do not need to have completed the online self-development program.
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  • Candidates must have completed at least 1 OFFLINE (with 5 or more participants) and 1 ONLINE (with 10 or more participants) Special Ops.
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  • Candidates need to submit a PIPO Proposal (included in the application form).
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  • Candidates have good proficiency in written and spoken English language.
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  • Candidates should be optimistic, be open-minded, show leadership potential, and have a genuine interest in peace.
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  • Candidates must finish all the above requirements (the self-development program as well as the online Special Ops) before the eligibility deadline of a fellowship.
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Scholarship


The Thailand fellowship includes:


    

  • partial sponsoring of airfare*,
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  • free accommodation,
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  • free catering,
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  • free local transportation,
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  • free meditation retreat fee.
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 Everyone is welcome to join the fellowship. But to be eligible for the partial sponsoring of airfare, candidates must be between 18-30 years old.




How to apply?


    

  • Fellowship Date: 13 – 26 Oct 2015
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  • Application Deadline: 15 Jun 2015
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  • Eligibility Deadline : 27 Jul 2015
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In order to apply, register HERE.


If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: fellowship@peacerevolution.net


The official web-page.

					

		
		
	


				
					
	

		

						
Asian American Journalists Association in USA

			
						

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AAJA Scholarships, Internships and Grants 


    

  • The CIC/Anna Chennault Scholarship: $5,000 available to support current college students or high school seniors passionate about journalism. The recipient will also receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2015 AAJA National Convention in San Francisco, CA August 12 – 15. The deadline to apply is May 3, 2015.
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  • Stanford Chen Internship Grant: $1,750 available to support current juniors, seniors and graduate students who have secured a summer journalism internship. The deadline to apply is April 12, 2015.
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  • Broadcast News Internship Grants: Two grants offered to support students or recent graduates that have secured a summer broadcasting internship. The deadline to apply is April 19, 2015.
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  • Print and Online News Internship Grant: $1,000 available to support students or recent graduates who have secured a summer print or online news internship. The deadline to apply is April 19, 2015.
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