Due 6/20 for Mondale Scholarship Program for Minnesota undergraduate students enrolled in Minnesota colleges and universities

Posted on June 3, 2016 by RedFoxx

Mondale Scholarship Program, 2016-2017 Academic Year APPLICATION GUIDELINES The Japan America Society of Minnesota (JASM) will award the Mondale Scholarship to Minnesota undergraduate students enrolled in Minnesota colleges and universities who want to broaden their knowledge of Japan through a combination of study and travel. JASM will offer up to $4,500 in scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year. The selection committee has the discretion to award up to four $1,000 scholarships or three $1,500 scholarships.

The awards are specifically to be used for travel to or within Japan before, during, or after the student’s specified term(s) of study. The application process consists of the completion and submission of the following items: 1. Application form 2. Official college/university transcript(s) from all institutions attended 3. Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher 4. Two letters of recommendation. These letters should come from a faculty member or a member of the applicant’s community of residence who knows the applicant well and who can attest to the applicant’s desire to spend time studying and traveling in Japan. 5. An essay that addresses these questions: Why do you want to study and travel in Japan? What is your goal for this experience? How do you intend to use the scholarship dollars? The essay must be no longer than two double-spaced typewritten pages. 6. A copy of the letter of acceptance from the intended program of study in Japan. Deadline: Applications must be postmarked or emailed no later than Monday, June 20th , 2016. The selection committee will review all applications and select finalists for interviews. These interviews will be held between June 20th and Mid-July 2016. Applicants unable to participate in the interview process may be disqualified by the selection committee.

Please note: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or resident aliens currently enrolled at a Minnesota college or university. The awardees will be asked to provide quarterly written reports on their experience while in Japan and to make a personal appearance at a Japan America Society of Minnesota function during the semester after their travel is completed. Scholarship awards are generally not considered taxable income if used for tuition, books, or other similar educational expenses. Award recipients should consult with a tax advisor to understand their potential tax liability.

http://mn-japan.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Mondale-Scholarship-Application-Form-2016-2017.pdf

2016 Project Inspire: 5 Minutes to Change the World

Posted on June 2, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 July 2016
Open to: representatives of existing organizations, individual or as a team of up to three members
Grant: USD 25,000/ winning project, USD 10,000 grant/running-up

Description

Project Inspire is a global initiative by Singapore Committee for UN Women and MasterCard, for organisations to win up to USD 25,000 for the project proposals. This year’s theme is “Empowering Women and Girls through Safety and Security”, focusing on women and/or girls in the Asia and/or Pacific region. This can range from food security, to health, sanitation, financial, physical, and emotional security (more about submission rules in the official call HERE).

Eligibility

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

Open to both males and females;
Representants fo an existing organization;
Participants may submit entries as an individual or as a team of up to three members;
If submitting as an individual, you must be between the ages of 18-35;
If submitting as a team, at least one member of the team must be between the ages of 18-35 (the team leader will travel to Singapore to represent your project in the finals.

Grant

A USD 25,000 grant will be awarded to the winning project;
A USD 10,000 grant will be awarded to the runner-up.

Application

If you can submit an application before 31 May 2016, you will stand a chance at receiving tailored feedback from us to improve your application. The final deadline for all submissions is 1 July.

You can find the application form here together with the application you should submit a maximum 5-minute video (if applicable).

Before applying, please read the terms and conditions.

In order to apply, register HERE.

For more information please feel free to contact us immediately at contact@5minutestochangetheworld.org.

More information on the official website, or on Facebook and/or Twitter.

Bucharest Summer University 2016

Posted on June 2, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 July 2016 for a Full Scholarship; 12 July 2016 for Partial and Total Payment
Open to: students from all over the world
Venue: 14 – 28 August 2016 in Bucharest, Romania

Description

The Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE), Bucharest University of Economic Studies Students’ Union (US ASE), Alumni ASE Association, through the Students’ Senate, with the academic mentoring of the Faculty of Administration and Public Management (FAMP), having as educational partner the ‘Dan Voiculescu’ Foundation for Romania’s Development (FDVDR) gladly invites you to take part in one of this summer’s most interesting educational experiences: Bucharest Summer University 2016. This 12th edition of the international summer school, held annually in Bucharest, gathers students from all over the world to discuss different topics in the economics field.

The courses will take place between the 14th and 28th of August 2016. Together with speakers and professors from top universities and companies around the world, 55 participants will spend 2 weeks in the campus of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies including one extended weekend exploring particular destinations across the country.

Do not miss the chance to apply for this year’s experience!
It’s the perfect opportunity to discover a new country, a lot of new people from all around the world and to learn a lot of great information!

This year’s theme is “Public Value, Politics and Public Management in the European Union”.

Eligibility

International students are invited to apply.

Costs

If you want to be taken into consideration for a Full Scholarship* you have to write an essay (1200 words in a Word document, written with Times New Roman, Size 12, Spacing 1,5) until the 1st of July(you will get the results on the 17th of July) on the following topic: The future of politics and public management in the European Union.
- Guidelines – Your essay may refer to the following points:
  - The main aspects and characteristics of the European political culture;
  - Innovations of Politics and public management in the EU;
  - European politics vs. World politics;
  - Public management and ethics;
  - Public management reform, equal opportunities and training;
  - Separation of policy making and implementation;
  - Future trends in European public administration;
  - Are the EU governments ‘walking the walk’ as well as ‘talking the talk’?
If you want to apply for Partial Payment Application (290 euros)* then you have to add to yourCV and Application Form, your letter of motivation and send them to us at application@bsu.ase.ro until the 12th of July (you will get the results in two weeks after we will receive your application, but no later than 15th of July).
For a Total Payment Application (590 euros)* you have to add your CV, Application Form and send them to us at application@bsu.ase.ro until the 12th of July (you will get the results in five days after we will receive your application, but no later than 15th of July).

Now that you know what you have to do it’s time for applying! So…what are you waiting for?

*During BSU the organising team will guarantee you the following: accommodation, all the meals, transport from and to the airport, weekend trip (hotels, meals, transportation), courses and extracurricular activities.

*None of the payment methods include transportation costs for coming and leaving Romania!

Application

What do you have to do to apply? It’s really simple:

Write your Curriculum Vitae (you have the model here) and complete the Application Form (you can, also, download it from here)

If you have any questions, write to: application@bsu.ase.ro

Check the official web-site.

International Summer School Georgian Manuscript

Posted on June 2, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 14 June 2016
Open to: foreign researchers and students interested in Georgian history and culture, especially in Georgian script and manuscript heritage
Venue: 19– 28 July 2016, Tbilisi, Georgia

Description

We are pleased to announce that the international summer school Georgian Manuscript will be held this summer in Tbilisi, Georgia. The event is organized by Korneli Kekelidze National Centre of Manuscripts (NCM). The school scheduled to start on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 and end on July Thursday 28, 2016.

This program is intended for the foreign researchers and students interested in Georgian history and culture, especially in Georgian script and manuscript heritage which are an essential part of the European culture and integral to the medieval studies. The International Summer School “Georgian Manuscript” aims to share the knowledge and research experience of the Georgian scholars with the foreign participants, develop the international cooperation, and create a community of researchers inspired by the Georgian manuscript heritage.

Costs

While staying in Tbilisi, the participants’ expenses regarding accommodation and food will be covered by the NCM. Please, note that the travel costs are not covered and/or reimbursed by our institution, thus it is up on the selected candidates to purchase round trip flight, train, bus, etc. tickets.

Application

All interested candidates are kindly requested to send completed application form to the following address:summerschool@manuscript.ac.ge no later than Tuesday, 14 June, 2016. Selected candidates will be notified of the selection results by Monday, 20 June, 2016.

For more information, please, see the attached Summer School Program.

NCM Summer School Team

E-mail: summerschool@manuscript.ac.ge

National Centre of Manuscripts M. Alexidze 1/30193, Tbilisi, Georgia www.manuscript.ge info@manuscript.ac.ge

International students at Ural Federal University

Posted on May 25, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 June 2016
Open to: international students applying for a master degree program or PhD program, taught in English or Russian
Scholarships: full tuition waivers for the whole period of their master studies and monthly scholarship

Description

Ural Federal University announces 75 international scholarships for new international students covering tuition fees for the full period of MS, MA and PhD studies and an optional year of Russian language preparatory course.

The Mission of Ural Federal University is increasing competitiveness, re-industrialization, the formation of human, scientific and technological potential, sustainable modernization of traditional economy branches and development of postindustrial economy branches of the Ural Federal District.

Ural Federal University (UrFU) is one of the largest higher educational institutions in Russia bringing together fundamental education and innovative approach towards the challenges of modern times.

Eligibility

International students applying for a master degree program or PhD program, taught in English or Russian offered at Ural Federal University. Current UrFU international students are not eligible to apply.

Scholarship

International students are awarded full tuition waivers for the whole period of their studies. During the studies, the students will also be able to receive the regular monthly scholarship from the university (based on their academic performance).

How to apply?

Register;
Attach a list of scanned documents after completing the registration (the said list is given below);
Pass a competitive selection in your country, conducted by respective Representative Office of Rossotrudnichestvo;
In your application form you must indicate Ural Federal University as your top priority;
Please send your registration number to UrFU manager of your region.

The list of the documents for Golden Scholarship application:

Filled-in application form with a color photo of an applicant attached;
Copies of the documents of the prior education with a diploma supplement including a list of records and marks. Documents of the prior education must bear a legalization stamp;
Copy of the official medical certificate, confirming that there are no precautions for a student to study in Russia;
Copy of the official medical certificate with the negative result of the HRV|AIDS test;
Copy of the official medical certificate with positive results of compulsory medical check-up;
Copy of the passport pages of an applicant. Passport shall be valid at least within 18 months after the applicant’s date of arrival in Russia;
Notarized translation of documents, indicated in paragraphs 2, 3 and 5 of the list;
Translation of the 1st passport page into Russian with a notarial attestation.

For more information please visit the official website.

2016 Human Science Summer School in Fukuoka, Japan

Posted on May 25, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 13 June (Mon), 2016, 17:00 JST (Japan Standard Time)
Open to: Graduate School students of universities/institutes outside Japan
Venue: 29 August -8 September 2016 at Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan

Description

The Human Science International Course in the Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, invites Graduate School students studying outside of Japan to the 2016 Human Science Summer School. Those of you eligible and interested in the education of our International Course are encouraged to apply. We offer financial support and course credits, as well as course education and laboratory experience.

The Human Science Summer School provides a program consisting of 15 lectures of 90 min (see schedule). (mornings) in combination with research experience at a laboratory of a faculty member of your choosing (afternoons). The lecture course, Advanced Design and Technologies for Human Science, is designed as an overview of the whole curriculum of the Human Science International Course.

Eligibility

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

(1) Graduate School students of universities/institutes outside Japan.

(2) Those who are interested in education and research of our Human Science International Course.

(3) Those with sufficient English capability to follow 15 lectures and do laboratory work.

(4) Those who can get a recommendation from their current supervisor.

Financial support

Full or partial support is provided for (1) an economy-class air ticket to and from Japan, (2) accommodation, and (3) meals. The total amount may vary among participants, taking account of the participants’ total amount of air fares, our budget, and whether you have support from your university or not.
You will stay at a dormitory room with a kitchenette and free LAN.

Application

The participants will be selected on basis of academic records and supervisor recommendation, We give priority to MA students and encourage faculty staff to apply. Please note that Undergraduate or Doctoral students cannot apply. There is no age limit.

Application documents:

(1) an application form (Excel file, PDF file, ReadMe file)

(2) a recommendation letter from your supervisor

(3) transcript of your academic record (BA and MA, if available)

(4) a letter of motivation in English, >800 words, describing why you are interested in joining the Summer School transcript of your academic record (BA and MA, if available).

Submission deadline is 13 June (Mon), 2016, 17:00 JST (Japan Standard Time)

We will inform you through an acceptance/rejection notification within 2 weeks after the document submission deadline.

Please send the above 4 application documents (in .pdf) by e-mail to

Ass. Prof. Gerard Remijn at

The official web-page.

Schwarzman Scholars’s Master Degree Program in China

Posted on May 6, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 September 2016
Open to: students and young professionals between 18 and 28 years old, who are proficient in English and have an undergraduate degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university
Scholarships: fully-funded, including travel costs and a modest personal stipend

Description

Schwarzman Scholars announced that it is now accepting applications for its second class. The class of 2017-2018 will enroll in August 2017. Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective, one year Master’s degree program based at Tsinghua University in Beijing, one of China’s top academic institutions. Inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholars is designed to prepare the next generation of leaders for the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century.

All scholars will study and reside at Schwarzman College, a newly constructed state-of-the-art campus at Tsinghua University, designed to encourage close friendships, cross-cultural connections, and intellectual exchange.

Eligibility

Eligible for this program are following:

Students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 28 years old;
Students who are proficient in English and have obtained an undergraduate degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university;
Students coming from the United States (45%), from China (20%), and 35% from the rest of the world.

Scholarship

The scholarship is fully-funded for all participants, including travel costs and a modest personal stipend.

How to apply?

The application can be found on the Schwarzman Scholars website, and must be submitted latest by 15 September 2016.

Finalists will be invited to interview in Bangkok (28 October 2016), London (2 November 2016), or New York (7 November 2016) and will be notified of their acceptance in mid-November of 2016.

Fore more information, please visit the official website.

International Youth Summer School 2016 in Beijing

Posted on May 6, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 13 May 2016
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
Venue: 15-20 August 2016, Beijing, China

Description

Youth Time International Movement in collaboration with China Soong Ching Ling Foundation organizes in August 15-20th, 2016 an International Youth Summer School in Beijing. The event will bring together about 50 ambitious, young and motivated people from different countries over the world, who will receive professional trainings and are under supervision of experts take part in workshops and masterclasses. The purpose of the event is to help you and other participants develop a unique set of skills that can be used in your professional and personal lives, as well to offer you an opportunity to create a network of young leaders and youth-led organizations. Accordingly the program is drawn up that embraces various formats, such as: taking part in workshops and case studies, being inspired by captivating master classes and meeting other young ambitious people from all around the world. Cultural events in the program with informal, networking and socializing activities will accompany the working part of the event.

The theme of 2016 International Youth Summer School is “Bridging Cultures with Business Experience”. It will last for 5 days, August 15-20th, 2016. The program contains various formats:

Master classes of inspiring speakers.
Workshops with professional trainers.
Case study analysis under the supervision of experts.
Simulation-based learning and practicing of the newly gained skills.
Informal meetings with other young ambitious people from various backgrounds.
Peer-to-peer learning session.
Cultural program events, which includes non-formal activities in China’s capital Beijing.

Eligibility

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

Young people from an age range of 18 till 35 years old;
Strong social responsibility and commitment;
Following backgrounds: social and business enterprises, non-profits, social activists, journalists and media workers, artists, educators, young researchers, scholars and students.

Costs

The program, food and accommodation will be covered by Youth Time. Please take into consideration that you will have to pay your personal travel expenses to Beijing, as well as after invitation you need to pay an entrance fee of €100.

Application

In order to apply for 2016 Summer School in Beijing you must:

1.	Fill out Summer School Application Form
	save under Lastname_Application_Form.
2.	Make a one-minute video answering the following four questions:
	1: What is your educational and work experience?
	2: Would you like to become a social entrepreneur? And why?
	3: What motivates you to make the world better?
	4: What social impact can you realize with your current/future job?
3.	*Upload your Application Form, Application Video and CV (save under Lastname_CV* ).**
4.	After uploading all the files, send us an email with the subject line “application complete” to summer-school@youth-time.org.

Grant Opportunity for International High School in Israel

Posted on May 6, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: application process on a rolling basis
Open to: good students, between 16-17 years old
Scholarship: based on merit, offered need-based full and partial scholarships

Description

The Eastern Mediterranean International School (EMIS) is a unique international boarding high school with a mission of making education a force for peace and sustainability in the Middle East. Located in Hakfar Hayarok, a youth village and educational campus at the center of Israel. The student body comprises students from the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle Eastern regions, along with students from all over the world. EMIS’s academic program follows the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. The EMIS experience teaches respect towards others, dialogue, and the value of peace. It provides learning about the environment and promotes sustainability as a way of life. EMIS cultivates personal leadership, entrepreneurship, community involvement and service, and taking a stand for a better world for us and our children.

Eligibility

Applicants must be 16 or 17 year old during 2016;
Be very good students, able to be independent learners and thinkers, and be able to study in English the high-level academic material of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (www.ibo.org);
Have good spoken and written English;
Have demonstrated significant community involvement or leadership activity;
Be curious, and excited about learning in a different environment;
Open to new experiences, cultures and people, able to practice tolerance through living and sharing with peers from different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Scholarship

Students are selected based on merit, from all over over the world, and offered need-based full and partial scholarships.

How to apply?

The application process is entirely online. First you need to fill out the application form afterwards you will have access to your personal account. Initial consultations and interviews can all be done via Skype or phone.

Please note that you will need the following documents:

A legible photocopy of your passport;
A legible photocopy of both parents passports;
2 recommendation letters – at least one letter needs to be from an academic teacher, the other may come from an extracurricular supervisor – both should have known the applicant for more than a year;
Your previous year’s report card, and by February 2016 this year’s mid-year report card (if not in English, an English translation must be provided);
Your vaccinations report;
A health form signed by your doctor;
Any other proof of your extracurricular activities;
A registration fee of 50 USD paid via Credit Card or Bank Transfer.

The application process in EMIS is done on a “Rolling Basis” – meaning the earlier you apply, the higher your chances to be admitted AND there is greater scholarship availability.

For further information, please visit the the official website.

Global Peter Drucker Essay Competition

Posted on April 25, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 July 2016
Open to: students and professionals from the ages of 18 to 35
Awards: free registration to the Global Peter Drucker Forum, EUR 1,000 prize money for 1st prize winners in the two categories and a one-year-all-access subscription to Harvard Business Review

Description

The Global Peter Drucker Challenge organized by the Peter Drucker Society Europe and aims at raising awareness of the works and humanistic values of Peter Drucker among young people – the new generation poised to build on a management philosophy that puts the human being at its center. The competition is designed to complement and enrich the interdisciplinary exchange of views and ideas at the Global Peter Drucker Forum.

Peter Drucker Challenge invite you to submit an essay covering the topic “The New Entrepreneurs – Movers and Shakers in Economy and Society?”

Essay submissions will be evaluated according to:

The way you describe your personal insights based on;
Peter Drucker’s essay “Managing Oneself”;
The way you are translating Peter Drucker’s people-centered management philosophy in our times as a basis for further reflections;
The way you connect the past and the future from your own cultural point of view;
Relevance and originality, your personal style;
Original concept, specifically produced by you for the purpose of this contest;
Ability to express your thoughts in fluent English;
Form: 1500 to 3000 words.

The GPCF is an annual conference aimed at advancing the development of management thinking and practice in order to respond to the changing requirements in our societies. The 8th Global Peter Drucker Forum will take place in Vienna, Austria, on 17 and 18 November 2016. This year’s topic is “The Entrepreneurial Society“.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and no more than 35 years old at the time of essay submission;
You must be a student (Undergraduate, graduate level, MBA, PhD);
You must be a professional (manager or entrepreneur) or in transition to a professional career;
You have not been selected (or only once since 2010) among the top 10 finalists.

Awards

Take part in the Global Peter Drucker Challenge contest to qualify for participation in one of the leading conferences on management, The Global Peter Drucker Forum:

Free registration to the Global Peter Drucker Forum for the best 15 contributions in the students and the professionals category;
Get inspired by innovative brains, learn from thinkers and practitioners and your contest colleagues, establish new contacts;
Meet with 20 finalists at the Challenge Get-Together;
Engage in lively discussions at the speakers’ reception and the Gala event;
Opportunity to participate in a session and/or an interview by important media;
EUR 1,000 prize money for 1st prize winners in the two categories.
Win a one-year-all-access subscription to Harvard Business Review.

How to apply?

In order to apply, you should register HERE. The deadline is 15 July 2016.

For more information please the official webpage.