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The Youth Event at the 7th Global Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan

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Deadline:  17 January 2016, 11:59 PM Eastern Time (New York)
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
Venue: 25-27 August 2016, Baku, Azerbaijan

Description

The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is pleased to announce the launch of the call for applications for the Youth Event at the 7th Global Forum hosted by the government of Azerbaijan from April 25 to 27, 2016 in Baku. Up to 150 youth from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds with outstanding track records in intercultural dialogue and youth work will be selected to participate in the Youth Event (April 25th), attend the Global Forum (April 26-27th) and thus contribute to the global narrative on social inclusion.

This unique international level opportunity for civic and intercultural participation is designed to give participants a chance to share their experiences, learn from each other, interact with key stakeholders and experts in their area of interest and network with a broader range of actors in the field of social inclusion and intercultural dialogue. The Youth Event will also have an online component with the aim of maximizing the exchange of ideas among participants and preparation for the actual event. Its outcome will be a series of Narratives of Tomorrow, which articulate youth’s vision for inclusive societies, building on the positive contributions youth are already making in this regard.

UNAOC is an initiative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, which responds to a broad consensus across nations, cultures and religions that all societies are interdependent, bound together in their development and security, and in their environmental, economic and financial well-being. Established in 2005, the UNAOC’s mission is to improve cross-cultural understanding and cooperation among countries, peoples and communities. It seeks to forge collective political will and to mobilize concerted action at the institutional and civil society levels to overcome the prejudice, misperceptions and polarization. UNAOC contributes to a coalescing global movement which, reflecting the will of the vast majority of people, rejects extremism in any society. Learn more about the UNAOC at www.unaoc.org.

Eligibility

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

  • Are you between 18 and 35 years old? *
  • Are you a member or a representative of a youth-led organization, network or initiative?
  • Have you undertaken initiatives at the community or policy level that foster social inclusion, intercultural dialogue, and promote peace?
  • Do you want to contribute to a global conversation on intercultural understanding and exchange innovative experiences?
  • Do you want to meet other youth leaders from all over the world and develop joint actions?
  • Would you like to take part in discussions that will help shape the United Nations’ agenda with regards to relations among different cultures?

* Applicants selected to the 7th UNAOC Global Forum will be aged between 18-35 during the entire Forum. To be considered eligible, applicants must be born on or between April 28, 1980 and April 25, 1998.

Costs

Selected participants of the 7th UNAOC Global Forum Youth Event will be provided with the following:

  • As an official policy, the organizers of the 7th UNAOC Global Forum do not require payment of any participation fee. All selected youth participants will have access to the Youth Event and Global Forum and will be provided with round-trip international ticket (economy class) to Baku; 4 days accommodation (in shared accommodation [double-rooms], with a participant from the same gender, from April 24 through April 28, A.M. hours). Meals and coffee breaks will be provided during the official program of the Youth Event and the 7th UNAOC Global Forum, as well as shuttles to/from the airport in Baku.

Participants will cover the following:

  • Youth participants will be responsible for their transportation to and from the airport in their country of residence, visa costs (application fees, pictures, travel to consulate/embassy, courier service, etc.), medical insurance for their stay in Azerbaijan, as well as any incidental expenses, souvenirs, equipment, etc., and meals incurred outside of the official portions of the Global Forum.

Application

Youth participants aged 18-35 will be selected on the basis of merit demonstrated through motivation, experience, relevance and potential. The selection committee will ensure balance in terms of age, gender, geography, and diversity of backgrounds (cultural, educational, professional, area of focus, etc.) among selected participants. In addition, special attention will be paid to ensure participation of youth from marginalized or disadvantaged groups; from conflict-affected areas or from communities going through a post-conflict process. The selection committee will be composed of representatives of the organizing committee (UNAOC and host country) and representatives of youth-led structures, organizations or networks.

In order to apply, register HERE.

  • An application form, completed and certified by the applicant;
  • A copy of the identification page of your international passport; an
  • Your resume/curriculum vitae in English (maximum 3 pages).

Word/character limit for each question in the application form needs to be respected. The application system automatically counts words and characters.

The application deadline is January 17, 2016, 11:59 PM Eastern Time (New York).

If you have any questions, check the Application Guidelines or check the FAQ section

The official web-page.

MN Executive Pathways Summer Internship – due December 21, 2015

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http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=id_010465

Executive Pathways Student Guide

History and purpose

The Executive Pathways Internship Program began as a pilot project in 1995 to meet the challenge of providing qualified protected group candidates to begin correcting the disparity in the department’s work force, particularly in higher level management and supervisory positions. The program has developed numerous internships over the years and several students have gone on to fill positions in their chosen field within the department. It has become a continuing activity administered by the Office of Equity, Performance and Development Equal Opportunity and Access.

The internships are designed to focus on the professional development of students majoring in the areas of public policy, social work, law and related fields. The goal is for students to have the opportunity to work and learn in a large government management system and to be a part of policy-making decisions that impact the lives of many Minnesotans.

Executive Pathways Internship Program Information (DOC)

Executive Pathways Internship Application (DOC)

Executive Pathways Internship Information and Application (PDF)

Executive Pathways goals are to:

Provide students the opportunity to impact human services policies. Contribute to the development of the students’ talents. Begin to open doors for participants to become permanent employees of the department. Give students the opportunity to learn the complexities of intergovernmental relationships. Give students some insight into the process for obtaining employment within the state system.

Minimum student criteria

Students must:

  • • Be in a graduate or undergraduate program in public administration, public health administration, social work, law, human services, political science, statistics or other related areas.
  • • Have good academic standing in their field of study.
  • • Have permission to work in the United States.

All students interested in an internship must submit an application with two letters of recommendation, an unofficial transcript and a resume. Students applying for internships that require a law degree must submit a legal writing sample.

2016 Executive Pathways Internship Descriptions

(All students should be proficient with MS Office)

Community Supports

Administration Operations

In this position, the intern will collaborate with staff to increase the availability of data/information and appropriate measures of effectiveness of adult mental health programs and grants; develop reports, methods and tools to provide information for decision making purposes; conduct analysis of existing data and generate reports that are useful to leadership; recommend methods to improve data analysis and improve information availability; assess program goals and effectiveness, recommending possible changes to data collection methods as necessary, and assist with the exploration of legislative concepts, data, and measures in preparation for the next legislative session.

Preferred Education Qualifications: Undergraduate or graduate student in Business Administration, Human Services, Public Administration/Policy, Public Health, Social Work, Sociology

Skills: Quantitative and report writing, analytical, data collection and/or analysis, evaluation

Community Supports

Adult Mental Health

The intern will work closely with Adult Mental Health division staff, work within community provider settings and meet with individuals and in focus group settings with Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) recipients; perform qualitative research on recovery outcomes focusing on the experiences of individuals who receive IRTS; interview IRTS recipients in person to learn how IRTS supported their recovery goals, and discover how recipients identify their own recovery; collect recipients’ ideas about problems with the IRTS service model; develop a summary report; will travel to metro and to greater Minnesota IRTS programs sites.

Preferred Education Qualifications: Undergraduate or graduate student in Human Services, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration/Policy, Public Health, Social Work

Skills: Qualitative and report writing, analytical skills, evaluation, writing

Travel: Travel to locations outside of St. Paul

Health Care Administration

Member Provider Services/Benefit Recovery Section

The Benefit Recovery Section (BRS) is a section that is entrenched in the law. The intern working in BRS will work with Tort Recovery, Special Recovery and Health Insurance Recovery units. The intern will perform file audits for open case files in the area of personal injury and tort to determine next steps of the file In the Tort Recovery unit; will review trusts in the Special Recovery Unit (SRU) and audit county recovery policies to ensure compliance with the law and SRU expectations; will perform legal research in areas of Medicaid and Medicare, and statutes that affect Health Insurance Recovery Unit (HIRU) programming; will perform legal writing, drafting legal memorandum and letters that may be utilized for communications with health insurance carriers.

Preferred Education Qualifications: Law student

Skills: Legal research and writing, analytical skills

Health Care Administration

Office of Medical Director

The intern will assist and support the activities of several newly formed integrated perinatal care collaborative for high-risk pregnant women; located in areas of the state where there are significantly elevated rates of adverse birth outcomes including substance-exposed and low birth-weight newborns; be involved in activities to assist members of the collaborative in reaching consensus on a desired model of integrated care, identify gaps in communication and coordination, and establish best practices for service delivery; such efforts will focus on planning and implementing systematized screening, collaborative care planning, referral, and follow up for behavioral and social risks known to be associated with poor birth outcomes; when appropriate, this will include integration of medical, chemical dependency, public health nursing, and social services including supportive child protection processes and activities; assist the collaborative with capacity to measure their activities to track improvement and report outcomes.

Preferred Education Qualifications: Graduate student in Human Services, Political Science, Public Administration/Policy; Public Health; Social Work; sociology

Skills: Preferred ability to communicate in different languages such as Ojibwe/Anishinaabe

Community and Partner Relations

Office of Equity, Performance and Development, Agency and County Performance

The goal of this project is to quantitatively measure predictors of successful outcomes, and identify strategies that Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) can adopt to assist children that are homeless. The intern will work closely with coordinator to assist in evaluating the effectiveness of programs and services; help plan, develop and implement program evaluations across many programs at the DHS; perform an analysis of homeless children served by DHS; review DHS programs serving children that are homeless, and data DHS received from the Minnesota Department of Education to better understand the impact DHS services have on the outcomes of children that are homeless; to assist in measuring the outcomes, the intern will analyze data from DHS, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, and Minnesota Department of Education; and conduct qualitative analysis of key staff at DHS; summarize the project in a report that can act as a guide for DHS staff on the issue of childhood homelessness.

Preferred Education Qualifications: Graduate student in Business Administration, Human Services, Law, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration/Policy, Public Health, Social Work, Sociology

Skills: Quantitative and report writing, evaluation, analytical skills, writing

Children and Family Services

Community Partnerships and Child Care Services, Office of Economic Opportunity

Make a significant contribution to DHS’s effort to make Family Assets for Independence in Minnesota (FAIM) an inclusive program that has measurable impacts on participant’s asset development, and is open and accessible to all potentially eligible participants. The purpose of FAIM is to help low-income working Minnesotans increase savings, build financial assets and enter the financial mainstream. While working with DHS staff and FAIM leaders, the intern will conduct in-depth analysis of key areas of the FAIM program including: helping identify and gather best practices of financial coaching within the program; research implementation of State grant funds supporting financial coaching, and identify best practices, and update an evaluation of the return on investment of the FAIM program; travel to FAIM program sites throughout the state to meet with financial coaches, observe financial literacy classes, and attend FAIM practitioner work groups and council meetings; create a document FAIM practitioners can use to leverage private funds and improve program implementation – helping FAIM savers be as successful as possible.

Preferred Education Qualifications: Undergraduate or graduate student in Human Services, Psychology, Public Administration/Policy, Public Health, Social Work, Sociology

Skills: Quantitative and report writing, evaluation, analytical skills, writing

Travel Required: Travel required

EYF (Re)mix Seminar 2016 in Strasbourg, France

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Deadline: 16 January 2016
Open to: international or a local youth NGO that is registered in the EYF database
Costs: all expenses reimbursed

Description

The European Youth Foundation (EYF) of the Council of Europe is organizing a seminar with representatives of international and local youth NGOs from 1 to 4 March 2016 (arrival on 1 March morning, departure on 5 March) in Strasbourg.

What will you learn?

  • Receive feedback and share information on the work with the EYF’s operational regulations;
  • Create a common understanding of work plans and pilot activities supported by the EYF;
  • Gain awareness about the different situations organisations address with the support of the EYF;
  • Revitalize transparency and accountability between the EYF and youth organisations;
  • Achieve open and informal networking between representatives of international and local NGOs;
  • Share best practices concerning projects, for example how to integrate a gender perspective, how to ensure a good impact, etc.

Eligibility

The training is for 40 people who:

  • Are able to work in English;
  • Are aged between 18 – 30 (some exceptions for 30+ will be possible);
  • Run youth projects (writing applications, implementing, reporting) for an international or local NGO registered with the EYF;
  • Are working as multipliers in their organisation;
  • Have had experience with grant applications to the EYF (successful or not) including first experiences working with the online system of the EYF.

Costs

Travel expenses and visa fees will be reimbursed (on presentation of the relevant receipts) according to Council of Europe rules. Only the participants who attend the whole meeting will be reimbursed. Payment will be made by bank transfer after the meeting. Accommodation and meals (full board) will be provided at the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg for all participants (paid for by the Council of Europe). There is no registration fee.

How to apply?

For the organisation wishing to nominate a person to attend this meeting, please fill in the application form HERE.

For the representative of the NGO nominated, please consider (not compulsory) creating a short video (max 1.5 minutes) introducing yourself and what you would like the EYF to know about you that is not in the application form. Send everything to eyf@coe.int  by 10 January 2016.

Further information on the official website.

 

USA Pathways Internship Program Hiring Fair

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Pathways Internship Program Hiring Fair
Hyatt Arlington Hotel
1325 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA  22209

The U.S. Department of State will accept on-site applications for the Pathways Internship Program (IEP and ITEP) at the following hiring event on Thursday, December 17, 2015.

Hiring Fair

Announcement Number

Dec. 17, 2015 (summer, spring break, holiday positions)

HRSC/PATH-2016-0006


Applications will be accepted from 9:00am to 11:30am and from 2:00pm to 6:00pm EST. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted and an interview will be scheduled.

The Pathways Internship Program targets students accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a qualifying educational program in an accredited institution, on a full or halftime basis with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. Applicants must meet the definition of “student” in order to be considered for this opportunity.

Internship Temporary Experience Program (ITEP) are temporary appointments that allow for seasonal employment (during summers and holiday breaks from academic program) as well as year-round employment should their academic programs allow. These appointments are limited to a year or less with possibility for extensions in one-year increments.

Internship Experience Program (IEP) are smiliar to ITEP but offer non-temporary appointments and can last the duration of the student’s academic program.

If you have any questions or would like to search for topics of interest, please visit our forums or FAQs at careers.state.gov.

Apply for YOUNG SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR at Singapore before Dec. 8th, 2015

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SIF’s YOUNG SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS WORKSHOP 2016

The YSE program inspires, equips and enables youth of different nationalities to build their social enterprises in Singapore and beyond. If you are age 18 to 30 years old and with an idea for a social enterprise, we want to help you make it happen!

What we offer: An ecosystem of changemakers. Mentorship from industry experts. Overseas study visits to gain insights. Grants of up to SGD$ 20,000!

http://www.sif.org.sg/yseapply

Applications for APAICS 2016 Summer Internship Now Available!

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Washington, D.C. – The Asian Pacific American Institution for Congressional Studies (APAICS) is now accepting applications for their 2016 Summer Internship Program. The internship is an eight-week program that provides select undergraduate students the opportunity to work in Washington. D.C., and experience American politics and public policy. APAICS interns are placed in U.S. congressional offices and federal agencies. The program develops leadership and professional skills, encourages political and civic engagement, and fosters a strong interest in public service careers.

APAICS Summer Internship Program provides a stipend of $2,000 and round-trip flight within the continental U.S. sponsored by Southwest Airlines (limited additional support is made available on a case by case basis).

Eligibility requirements:


  • Interest in government, public policy, and Asian American and Pacific Islander community empowerment
  • Evidence of leadership abilities and excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Current enrollment in an accredited two-year or four-year undergraduate educational institution. Recent graduates are also welcome to apply.
  • U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency by June 1 (of internship summer).
  • Be 18 years of age by June 1 (of internship summer).

Applications are due by Friday, January 29, 2016.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

New Internship Opportunity in MN, USA

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is currently looking to hire 4 student workers into the Seeds Program.

The idea candidates would be majoring in communications/marketing/public relations/public advocacy, GIS, computer science or land surveying. These are year round, part-time flexible, paid positions. The Seeds program provides college level student worker positions to highly motivated minority or economically disadvantaged college students, recently separated veterans, or students with disabilities.

Attached is a one pager listing the current positions (with a small description of the tasks) we are looking to fill along with a flyer about the program.

If you know any students who are interested, please feel free to have them send their resumes to the Seeds Program Manager, Jessica Etukudo at Jessica.etukudo@state.mn.us. They will also need to formally apply to the program at the State of Minnesota careers site. The posting number is 158598000001.

More information about the Seeds Program and eligibility can be found at our website: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/jobs/seeds.html

CONTACT: ELIZABETH NELSON | STATEWIDE RECRUITER & WORKFORCE DIVERSITY CONSULTANT, MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT & BUDGET | ENTERPRISE HUMAN RESOURCES | EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION TEAM

400 CENTENNIAL OFFICE BUILDING | 658 CEDAR STREET | SAINT PAUL, MN 55155

651.259.3603 | ELIZABETH.A.NELSON@STATE.MN.US | WWW.MN.GOV/MMB & WWW.MN.GOV/CAREERS

CHECK OUT THE NEW STATE OF MINNESOTA CAREERS WEBSITE – http://mn.gov/mmb/careers/

International Development Youth Forum 2016

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Deadline: 23 November 2015, 23:59 (GMT/UTC +09:00)
Open to: young people between 18 and 28 years old from all over the world
Venue: 6-13 March 2016 in Tokyo, Japan

Description

Since 2012 the International Development Youth Forum is held annually and youth with high ambition for international development get together from all over the world. In 2016 the IDYF will be held in Tokyo, Japan from 6th of March to 13th of March.

IDYF2016-  We aim to create a better future based on diversified values and experiences of youth from both developed and developing countries.

We aim to empower youth, who are to become the leaders of the future, by finding solutions to the problems of developing countries, through discussions with their peers from different backgrounds.

Our Program has three aims.

  • We build continuous network which participants can utilize in their future by inviting youth from all over the world who are interested in international development.
  • We strengthen the network of participants, by inviting more participants to the forum in the future.
  • We develop network among participants who attend the forum in different year by organizing reunion of alumni.

  • We provide opportunity to broaden knowledge or way of thinking through lectures or fieldwork according to the theme of the forum.
  • We provide opportunity to deepen one’s value through discussion in which participants meet with different value of others who have different backgrounds.

 

  • We make effort to produce outcomes which have value to society, not merely satisfy participants.
  • We provide opportunity to know what is needed to change society for the first step of participants’ career.

Eligibility

  • Youth from all over the world from 18 to 28 years old
  • Any nationality is welcomed
  • As we would like to provide opportunities for more people to participate in IDYF, we kindly ask members of IDYF of previous years to refrain from applying

Costs

40,000 JPY / person
*Accommodation and meals are included
*Insurance, transportation expenses (including transportation from the airport), accommodation before and after the program, are not included. Additional expenses may apply.
*We will contact your representative later regarding the method of payment

«About the scholarship»
…..We have a scholarship to allow youth with financial difficulties to join IDYF 2016. The scholarship will be given only to those who have passed stringent checks. The scholarship will include:

  1. Flight ticket
  2. Participation costs

Application

If you are selected as a member of IDYF2016, we will send you an e-mail to confirm your participation in our forum. Plus, we will post the list of the applicants who passed our selection, if you agree to put your name on our website. The result would be announced around 12th December, 2015.
In case you didn’t pass this selection process, we will not send any notification to you.

…..After the announcement, we will not accept the cancellation. Be sure to check your schedule before you apply to IDYF.

In order to apply, register HERE.

*Register your personal information and essay.
*The theme of your essays are as follows;

  1. Why do you want to participate in IDYF2016? (100-150 words)
  2. How can you use your experiences to contribute to IDYF2016? (200-250 words)
  3. Propose a solution for water pollution caused by industrial effluent.(200-300words)
  4. Suppose that the local traditional industry is giving a negative impact on the local environment under the status quo, how can youths realize environmental sustainability compatible with new business specializing in local traditional industry? (100-300 words)

Application deadline is 23th November 2015, 23:59 (GMT/UTC +09:00).

  • No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
  • Application will only be accepted once.
  • After we have received your application, we will send you a confirmation e-mail. If you do not get a confirmation e-mail by 26th November, please contact us at:　 idyf2016.enquiry@gmail.com

The official web-page.

 

NON-U.S. citizens for The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) 2016-2017

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The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). This international educational and cultural exchange program brings future leaders to the United States to experience the U.S. educational system, enhance their knowledge, and explore U.S. culture and values. It also affords students the opportunity to share their cultures and traditions with people in the United States. Global UGRAD is administered by World Learning on behalf of ECA.

Global UGRAD will provide three Azerbaijani finalists with scholarships for one academic semester of undergraduate, non-degree study in the United States. The scholarship will cover international travel, tuition, room and board, accident/sickness insurance, a small monthly stipend, and funding for books. Global UGRAD is a substantive exchange program designed to expose students to the U.S. educational system, society, and culture. Finalists represent diverse disciplines, from architecture to engineering, biochemistry to literature and education.  A small number of students will also receive additional English language training in the U.S. prior to the start of their academic program. Students will live in university dormitories and will have the opportunity to participate in campus organizations and activities. All students are required to participate in volunteer community service activities and are encouraged to participate in professional development activities as part of the Global UGRAD Program. Exposure to U.S. civil society, as well as the cultural and ethnic diversity of the United States, gives the participants a strong example of tolerance in a democratic society.

Since 2008, World Learning has placed and monitored over 1,800 Global UGRAD students at over 75 colleges and universities, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and women’s colleges. Participants leave the United States with the tools to become leaders in their professions and communities. Global UGRAD alumni go on to receive Fulbright grants, obtain prestigious international internships, and work in business and government in their home countries.

PROGRAM GOAL
To promote mutual understanding between people of the United States and other countries.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Provide a fulfilling exchange experience to drive academic, cross-cultural, and leadership competencies for students from Global UGRAD countries.

Enhance students’ academic knowledge and professional skills needed to pursue long-term academic and career goals.

Cultivate students’ comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the United States.

Facilitate opportunities for students to establish social networks with U.S. host institutions and local communities.

Empower students to engage constructively in the civic life of their local and global communities.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Department of State and World Learning are pleased to announce the open competition for the Global UGRAD Program for undergraduates for the 2016-2017 program. Participants will be selected for academic excellence, leadership potential, proficiency in written and spoken English, and flexibility to be an exchange student.

The Global UGRAD scholarship provides one academic semester of undergraduate, non-degree study in the United States in all fields except medicine, law, or other faculties only offered at the graduate level in the U.S. If you have a question about your faculty, please contact World Learning.

In addition to coursework in their fields of study, U.S. studies, and electives, Global UGRAD students engage in several non-academic activities including:

  • Pre-Departure Orientation: Global UGRAD students must attend a pre-departure orientation (PDO) prior to departing for the United States. All parts of the PDO must be attended in their entirety.
  • Community Service: Global UGRAD students engage with their U.S. communities through the completion of required community service.

 

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
Global UGRAD is open to all academic fields of study and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or disability. Competition for the program is highly competitive and merit based. Finalists will be selected on the basis of academic excellence, leadership potential, and their preparedness for study in the United States.

The Global UGRAD Program is open to anyone who is/has:

  • over 18 years of age;
  • a citizen of a UGRAD participating country, currently residing in that country;
  • enrolled as an undergraduate in good standing at any accredited university, public or private, and has at least one semester remaining at their home university at the conclusion of the UGRAD program;
  • completed secondary education in their home country;
  • a solid command of written and spoken English (English Language training for some finalists is possible);
  • able to begin studies in the United States in August 2016 or January 2017 (selected participants may not defer to a later date);
  • eligible to receive and maintain the US student exchange visa (J-1) required for the program;
  • cleared by a physician to participate in the program;
  • committed to returning to their home country after the completion of the program.

Individuals in the following circumstances are not eligible for the Global UGRAD Program:

  • U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States;
  • Individuals currently studying, residing, or working outside of their home country;
  • Local employees of the U.S. missions abroad who work for the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); employees are also ineligible for one year following the termination of employment;
  • Immediate family members (i.e. spouses and children) of U.S. Department of State and USAID employees; family members are also ineligible for one year following the termination of employment;
  • Current World Learning employees and their immediate family members

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply for the Global UGRAD program, please complete the

online application

Download application instructions here 

Deadline: 1 January, 2016

Applications are expected to represent the original thought and individual work of the applicant. Plagiarism, representing another author’s language thoughts ideas or expressions as your original work without proper acknowledgment, is unacceptable. Any instance of plagiarism in a student application or essay is grounds for immediate disqualification from consideration for the program.
SELECTION PROCESS
Competition for the Global UGRAD Program is open and merit-based. Selection committees will review all eligible applications and invite semi-finalists for interviews.Students may be required to complete preliminary English language proficiency testing in the absence of an existing TOEFL score report. Upon receipt of applications, test scores, and interview reports, final selection will be made by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in Washington, D.C.

Finalists and alternates who do not have a valid TOEFL score will be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A limited number of finalists will be eligible for intensive English language training before beginning their academic programs in the US.

All finalists must also complete a medical exam and receive required immunizations prior to beginning the program. Participation in this program is contingent upon the availability of funding.

For more information please contact the U.S. Embassy:
Address: 111, Azadlig street, Baku Azerbaijan
Phone: 4883300, ext 3555
Email:  bakuEducation@state.gov

Apply for the White House Fellows Program, due 1/12/16

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Apply for the White House Fellows Program

Founded in 1964 by Lyndon B. Johnson, the White House Fellows program is one of America’s most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government. Selected individuals typically spend a year working as a full-time, paid Fellow to senior White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participate in an education program consisting of roundtable discussions with renowned leaders from the private and public sectors, and trips to study U.S. policy in action both domestically and internationally. Fellowships are awarded on a strictly non-partisan basis. Applications are now open and will be accepted until January 12, 2016, at 5:59 PM EST. Read more.