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APIASF Scholarship Applications Available Now

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

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

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

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

Best,

Stacy Lewis

Program Coordinator, Outreach

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Global Challenges Youth Music Contest (GYMC) 2015

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Deadline: 27 September 2015
Open to: applicants under the age of 35 from all over the world
Prize: trip to Paris, France, a GYMC15 Champion Trophy and a cash prize of 1.500 €

Description

The Global Challenges Youth Music Contest (GYMC) is an online music video competition for young people organized by International Association for the Advancement of Innovative Approaches (IAAI), a Civil Society Organization based in Klagenfurt/Austria in cooperation with UNESCO Management of Social Transformation (MOST) programme, UNFCCC Climate Secretariat and other partners.

The overall objective of the Global Challenges Youth Music Contest is to use the power of music to promote the understanding of the importance of global challenges – like e.g. climate change – for every global citizen and to engage young people in activities that contribute to global and local public good in the context of goals and programs of United Nations system.

With the 2015 edition of Global Challenges Youth Music Contest (#GYMC15) the organizers aim to

  • Communicate the topics of the World Climate Conference UNFCCC COP21 which will be held in Paris in December 2015 to young people through peer communication (= “informal global citizenship education”)
  • Create and spread positive messages about youth led climate action
  • Promote low-carbon lifestyles and ‚think global – act local‘ values and action
  • Show to policymakers that young people demand strong global cooperation and bold action on climate change

The 2015 Global Challenges Youth Music Contest consists of 2 main parts:

  • the online competition which will identify 3 finalists and
  • the TV Show (which will be held during COP21 at UNESCO Headquarters and will be globally broadcasted in cooperation with strong media partners) in which the GYMC15 overall winner will be identified through live on-site and online voting

and has been certified by the authorities of COP21 host country France as a ‘COP21 certified project‘ which is authorised to use the official COP21 logo (see image below)

logo cop 21 carr

Eligibility

  • the age limit for participants is 35 years (older team members, like e.g. teachers, social workers, partners from entertainment sector etc., are welcome, too but the main creative work has to be contributed by team members below the age limit of 35 years)
  • Entrants must own all content (song, video and all parts of the content), or must have secured all necessary rights from any relevant third parties with respect to such content they upload
  • Only songs that are original in all respects are eligible to participate. No cover versions!
  • Songs that have been submitted to other online music video competitions (e.g. Rio+20 GYMC) are eligible for participation in GYMC15 unless they have already won an award in any international competition

Awards

  • The 3 GYMC15 Finalists will receive a Round trip for 1 person for participation in COP21 World Climate Conference in Paris, France December 2015; and the opportunity to participate in 2015 GYMC TV show to present their music and story on youth and climate change action
  • The GYMC15 overall winner will receive in addition a GYMC15 Champion Trophy and a cash prize of 1.500 €

Application

  • 12th August 2015: Start of the competition with uploading on http://wshe.es/JyaxcYSZ
  • 27th September 2015: end of upload phase
  • 1stOctober: internal jury presents list of 30 GYMC15 participants & start of public worldwide voting in combination with expert/celebrities jury
  • 1st – 31st of October online and jury voting
  • early November 2015 public announcement of the 3 finalists
  • 3rd of December, presentation of the 3 finalists at COP21 conference Young and Future Generations Day
  • 6th of December, UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, 2015 GYMC TV Show with live voting on overall winner

GYMC Contest Quality Criteria

2015 GYMC entries pre-selection (identifying the 30 pre-finalists entries on 30 September) will be accomplished by IAAI team members and cooperation partners and guided by following considerations (no appeals possible):

  • creativity: is the story of the song innovative and compelling for a global audience
  • knowledge and action: does the song help explain to a broad audience what climate change is, why it is important for young people and why global and local collaborative action are needed
  • power of music: does the music touch the heart
  • celebrating diversity: does the entry contribute to geographic, cultural etc. diversity of GYMC

 Good Luck and a great “Thank You!” to all who will submit their artwork!

 The World needs Your Music!

Submit here: http://wshe.es/JyaxcYSZ

The official webpage

 

 

2016 Animation Artist in Residence Tokyo (A-AIR)

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

Description

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

Eligibility

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

Costs

Organization offers following support:

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

How to apply?

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

Documents/materials to be submitted:

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

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

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

 

The Young Peacebuilders Forum 2015

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Deadline:  22 September 2015
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 30 years old
Venue: 11-15 November 2015, The Hague

Description

As we celebrate the adoption of the Amman Youth Declaration written by young peacebuilders from all around the world, we would like to invite you to attend the UNOY Peacebuilders’ annual Young Peacebuilders Forum. The Forum will take place in The Hague 11-15 November 2015 and will bring together 60 young peacebuilders to come together to share their experiences and discuss common challenges.

The Young Peacebuilders Forum theme in 2015 is Ensuring Quality of Youth Peace Work, with a research report into Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning in youth peace organisations from the UNOY Peacebuilders network launched during the forum.

Eligibility

Participants must be aged between 18 and 30 and fluent in English. Both UNOY Peacebuilders members and non-members are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to participants who:

  • have experience in the fields related to peacebuilding and conflict transformation
  • are currently active in a youth peace organisation
  • are committed to multiply the outcomes of the activity in their own work

The selection of participants will be based on applicant’s’ motivation and experience, as well as gender balance and geographical diversity.

Due to funding restrictions the majority of participants will come from Europe. However we encourage non-European peacebuilders to apply as we will have some positions available for non-European participants.

Costs

Accommodation and food are fully covered apart from a participation fee of € 50/person. Travel costs will be covered by 70%. The forum is supported by the Council of Europe and the European Commission.

Application

The form has several pages. The button ‘continue’ at the bottom of the page will bring you to the next. Make sure you fill out the entire form and submit it when finished.

Please keep in mind that the application form has to be filled out per person, and not per organization. UNOY member organisations are encouraged to send two participants each.

In order to apply, register HERE.

Application Deadline: Tuesday 22 September
Date of Selection: Friday 9 October

Please contact   network@unoy.org for any further questions.

The official web-page.

Check out more Exchange Opportunities for US High School Students

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– See more at: http://exchanges.state.gov/us/search/solr?f[0]=bundle%3Aexchange_program&f[1]=sm_field_application_type%3Apublic&f[2]=im_field_program_participant_typ%3A44&from_redirect=1#sthash.V4oqehOf.dpuf

 

International Development Youth Forum 2016

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Deadline: 31st August, 2015, 23:59 (GMT/UTC +09:00)
Open to: young people between 18 and 28 years old worldwide
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.

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

Aims:

In 2016 the IDYF will be held in Tokyo, Japan from 6th of March to 13th of March.

Eligibility

The International Development Youth Forum is open to young people between 18 and 28 years old from around the world.

Costs

Financial support to attend the conference will be available for young participants from developing countries. The organizers will decide the type of scholarship based on your application:

  • The scholarship (including airplane ticket, participation costs)

Participants who are not eligible for a scholarship are required to pay a participation fee of JPY 30,000 (approx. €200).

*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

Application

In order to apply you must fill in the online application form

Application deadline is 31st August, 2015, 23:59 (GMT/UTC +09:00).

For any enquiries please contact:  idyf2016.enquiry@gmail.com

The official website

UN Youth Academic Conference in Bucharest

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Deadline: 1 September 2015
Open to: scholars, researchers and young professionals all over the world
Venue: Bucharest, Romania from 6 to 8 November 2015.

Description

This year’s edition of the United Nations Youth Academic Conference will consist in discussions aiming to answer the question“What challenges does UN face in 2015?” Through this event are invited scholars, researchers and young professionals to present their research work and reflections upon the following topics:

  • Peace and Security;
  • Human Rights;
  • International Development.

Also, the programme includes keynote lectures carried by experts, scholars and professors in the three main areas of discussion. Nonetheless, the participants will have the chance to get better aquainted with each other and share their views during the social activities as well. Accordingly, during the three days of the conference, they shall dwell within an interactive and thought-provoking environment, where both social and professional networking will be possible. The event will take place at Bucharest, Romania from 6 to 8 November 2015.

Eligibility

Scholars, researchers and young professionals interested in mentioned topics are eligible to apply.

Costs

60 EUR (without accommodation), 100 EUR (with accommodation)

The participation fee includes:

  • accommodation (by case) : included nights 5/6, 6/7, and 7/8 November;
  • lunches;
  • coffee breaks and snacks;
  • welcoming kit;
  • participation certificate;
  • access to social events.

How to apply?

In order to register as a panelist to the UN Youth Academic Conference 2015, you have to fill in the registration form and send it along with the abstract of your academic paper to the following e-mail address:

  ac@unyouth.ro.

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

 

The World Forum for Democracy 2015 in Strasbourg, France

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Deadline: 30 August 2015
Open to: young aged 16-30 worldwide
Venue: 18-20 November 2015, Strasbourg, France

Description

The Joint Council on Youth, decision-making structure co-managed by representatives of governments and youth NGOs, has agreed to involve the youth sector of the Council of Europe in the 2015 edition of the World Forum for Democracy.

The 4th edition of the World Forum for Democracy will engage with decision makers and opinion-formers in a reflection on how to maintain a balance between freedom and control for security in European societies and will explore new ways of engaging young people in re-visioning the democratic arenas of today. The World Forum will take a place from 18-20 November 2015 in Strasbourg, France. The initiatives and ideas to be presented at the forum will be discussed in labs and roughly cover the four following key categories:

  • How much control kills democracy?
  • Freedom from fear in a diverse society?
  • Is learning of democratic culture adequate today?
  • Is freedom of expression and information a reality?

Eligibility

In order to be selected and participate in the World Forum 2015, applicants should:

  • Be aged 16-30 (exceptions can be made in special cases);
  • Be resident in one of the 50 signatory States of the European Cultural Convention of the Council of Europe, 30 places will be made available for participants from other regions outside the European continent;
  • Be able to communicate and work in English;
  • Be actively involved in civil society Democracy initiatives;
  • Be motivated to contribute to developing new ideas on youth and democracy;
  • Be supported by a youth organisation or network or informal group working on democracy; some non-organised individuals will also be accepted;
  • Be ready to share own challenges faced in accessing freedom of expression and dealing with control and violence;
  • Be ready to adopt a solution-oriented approach by bringing in new ideas and visions of democracy;
  • Be ready to dream democracy;
  • Be available to participate fully in the World Forum for Democracy and the preparation process beforehand;
  • Experience or involvement in the No Hate speech movement at local, national or international level will be an asset;

As far as possible, participants should be representative of the variety of youth in Europe. Therefore, special attention will be given to young people from marginalised backgrounds, representatives of minority organisations or youth movements.

Costs

Travel expenses and visa costs will be reimbursed upon presentation of the relevant receipts, according to the rules of the Council of Europe. Only the participants who attend the entire event (pre-Forum meeting and World Forum) can be reimbursed.

Board and lodging are provided and paid for by the Council of Europe (arrival on Monday 16 November and departure on Saturday 21 November). Participants will be lodged at the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg (EYCS). The EYCS is fully accessible to young people with disabilities and ready to adapt to young people’s special needs in order to ensure full inclusion and quality working conditions.

How to apply?

All candidates must apply in 2 parts:

  1. An online application form should be completed;
  2. A short 1 minute video should be posted on YouTube, with the link attached to the online application form ( see instructions here)

Candidates will be informed if their application has been accepted or rejected, and if they have been put on the waiting list, by 16 September 2015.

Deadline for applying is 30 August 2015.

In case of technical problems with the use of the platform, please send an email to  WFD2015Youth@coe.int.

For more information please check the official call.

 

The 9th UNESCO Youth Forum in Paris, France

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Deadline:  31 August 2015, 8.30 am (GMT)
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 24 years old
Venue: 26-28 October 2015 in Paris, France

Description

The 9th UNESCO Youth Forum – Young Global Citizens for a Sustainable Planet – will take place in Paris, France on the 26th to the 28th October 2015. The forum will bring together over 500 young women and men from all over the world to focus on issues related to sustainable development and global citizenship and ensure that the voices of future generations remain front and centre of the new development agenda.

Discussions at this years forum will focus on how young people, committing themselves as global citizens, can contribute to the creation of a sustainable planet.

Eligibility

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

  • You should be between 18 and 24 years old at the time of the Forum.
  • You should be able to show some leadership, engagement or initiative undertaken in your community/country/region or globally, preferably related to: 1). the post-2015 process and/or on issues related to the sustainable development goals, with specific focus on education and skills for sustainable development and employability, diversity and culture of peace, or rights and freedoms; OR  2). climate change issues, with specific focus on awareness-raising through media, mobilizing traditional knowledge and local environmental management practices, or youth solutions to address climate change;
  • You should be able to cover the expenses related to your travel and stay in Paris on the occasion of the Forum.
  • You should not have participated in previous editions of the Forum.

Check out the application criteria here for the English version and here for the French one.

Costs

All arrangements related to the selected participants’ visa, travel to and from or stay in Paris are to be made by the participants themselves.

Application

To be duly filled in in all its parts by 31 August 2015, 8.30 am (GMT) at the latest, together with:

  1. CV
  2. Motivation letter
  3. Copy of your passport

In order to apply, register HERE.

The online application form is to be filled in, and the accompanying documents uploaded, at this link. Should you not have the possibility to submit the form and documents online, please download the form, and return the completed form with the accompanying documents by e-mail to  9thUNESCOYouthForum@unesco.org. The deadline for the submission of all applications is Monday 31 August 2015, 8.30 am (GMT). Only complete applications received by this date will be considered.

If you have any questions, write to:  9thUNESCOYouthForum@unesco.org.

The official web-page.