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Metropolitan Council in MN seeking Summer Interns

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The Metropolitan Council’s Annual Internship Program offers a wide variety of opportunities to qualifying interns. Our program is designed to educate and mentor interns by providing professional on-the-job training and development. Participants of our internship program receive an hourly salary! Most interns work full-time during the summer, and some opportunities continue part-time through the school year.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/metrocouncil/default.cfm?action=jobs&sortBy=&sortByASC=ASC&bHideSearchBox=1&PROMOTIONALJOBS=1&TRANSFER=0&SEARCHAPPLIED=0

The Metropolitan Council’s Urban Scholars Program is a 12-week internship and leadership development program starting May 26, 2015.  This program will provide students from diverse racial, ethnic, and/or low socio-economic backgrounds with distinctive professional experience focused on gaining essential leadership skills, and creating career pathways to positions of influence in public service.  In addition to completing projects as identified by participating Council departments (see available placements), students will participate in approximately 8 to 10 hours per week of leadership development activities such as public speaking, financial literacy, career guidance, networking, etc.  Urban Scholars will also serve as ambassadors to the communities by sharing their internship and transit-riding experience through blogs and journals.

To participate in these Council programs:
  • You must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education; and/or have been enrolled in a post-secondary educational program within the last 12 months.
  • You must be a citizen or national of the United States; a lawful, permanent resident; or have authorization to work in the United States. (Documentation to verify employment eligibility will be required at the time of employment.)
  • You must submit the Council’s online employment application at the time the program is open for recruitment.  Applicants must have a NeoGov applicant account (registration is free and easy). To create your account, go to Governmentjobs.com – select “Sign In” and continue with “create account”.
~ Current opportunities are listed below and open for applicants to apply. ~

To receive email notice when programs are open for recruitment:

1.  Go to Job Classifications (see menu to the right).
2.  Choose the title “Intern” and select the link – email me when jobs like this become available.
3.  Complete the Job Interest Card and submit your request.

 

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  Position     Emp. Type     Salary     Closing Date  
2015 Intern-Light Rail Transit Ambassado… Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Marketing Assistant Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Office of Equal Opportunity … Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Police Office Support Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Police Records Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Program Evaluation Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Project Controls BPO Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Project Management (2 positi… Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Rail Operations Analyst Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Rail Operations Electronic P… Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Rail Quality Assurance Engin… Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Rail Vehicle Maintenance Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Regional Parks Policy & Rese… Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Research Analyst Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Retail Sales Operations Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Right of Way & Permits SPO Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Sales Operations Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Service Development Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Street Operations Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Structural Engineering SPO Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Supervisor Revenue Collectio… Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Sustainability Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-System Statement Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Training & Development Admin… Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15
2015 Intern-Transit Control Center Intern $15.50/Hour 02/27/15

 

Youth Summer Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

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Tree Trust Summer Youth Employment Program

For youth that will be age 14, and less than 22 by June 1, 2015 and reside in suburban Hennepin. Up-to-9-week paid work experience designed to help young people learn and practice basic job skills. $8.00/hour, 20 hours per week from June 15 to Aug. 14. Apply online by 3/13 @ 5pm. Paper applications can be sent upon request.

Youth Outdoors (Conservation Corps Minnesota)

Accepting applications from low-income Minneapolis youth, ages 15-18, for after-school jobs this spring. Work up to 12 hours /week for 11 weeks on natural resource projects for the Minneapolis Park Board and other part-ners. Earn $8.00/hour. Start work Mar. 24. The priority application deadline is Feb. 13; but will accept applica-tions until positions are filled. More info and application here. Questions, contact Hollis at (651)209-9900×23.

Genesys Works Is Looking for High School Juniors

Receive summer training that gives you the skills to succeed, a paid professional internship that offers experience and a professional network, college counseling that builds a bridge to your future, and alumni programs to support you as you grow.

Scrubs Camps 2015 Registration Now Open!

Enroll in a middle or high school Scrubs Camp and exper-ience a variety of interactive hands-on activities and field trips in the health sciences. Sessions are led by health-care professionals and faculty from area colleges and universities. Register today! Scholarships are available.

STEP-UP Application

The application is online until Feb. 18. Youth that live in Mpls. and that will be age 14-21 on June 1 may apply.

2015 Minneapolis Urban Scholars Intern

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Minneapolis Dept of Health & Family Support – Minneapolis, MN
An Urban Scholar’s competencies include:
· Proven ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems
· Able to work cooperatively with a wide range of personalities
· Hard worker, quick learner, and ability to assume responsibility
· Work well under pressure to meet deadlines
· Well-groomed appearance
· Ability to elicit confidence and build rapport
· Self-motivated and can work well independently
· Basic knowledge of computer software packages (e.g. 2010 Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Outlook)
· Previous public sector experience a plus
Urban Scholars are required to attend regular leadership development trainings and events. Department-specific job descriptions will be provided once selected.

Required Qualifications:

Required Education:
Candidates must be enrolled and in good standing at an accredited two-year, four-year, college, university, graduate, or law school or a recent graduate from up to 6 months prior to the start of the program. Also, candidates must have completed their first year of post-secondary education. All academic majors are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Paid and unpaid professional experiences will be considered. Previous public sector work experience is valued in our selection process, but not required.
Background Check:
Background checks will be administered.
Other Qualifications:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Please review the FAQ section under www.minneapolismn.gov/urbanscholars for more information.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Please submit all of the following items and answer the essay questions fully as it is the primary form of selection:

· Resume (including education, work history, accomplishments [i.e. honors, awards, etc.])
· Unofficial transcript labeled with your student information (i.e. name, major, etc.)
· A one to two page, 1.5 spaced, cover letter addressed to the “Urban Scholars Team” answering the following questions:

o Why do you want to be an Urban Scholar?
o What’s the difference that you want to make? How is your community going to be different because of you?
o Share an experience that illustrates your ability to lead yourself or others?
o Leadership begins with you; so, tell us about a time when you faced adversity or a challenge and came out better for it or demonstrate your resilience?
o Why are you interested in government/public sector?
o If you were a previous Urban Scholar, what changes have you seen in yourself and your leadership of others since your Urban Scholars experience?

Questions:
urban.scholars@minneapolismn.gov

The City of Minneapolis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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2015 CBS summer Intern

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Summer 2015 Social Content Intern

Ref#: 21074

Date published: 28-Jan-2015

CBS Business Unit: CBS Interactive

Job Type: Paid Intern

Job Schedule: Full-Time

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

Job Posting Website: N/A

Description:

The social content intern will work within the CBS Interactive Social Content Development & Programming team in our Los Angeles office. As a full-time member of our team during the summer, you will have an opportunity to impact hundreds of millions of TV fans through powerful social media content.

This internship offers the right candidate an opportunity to create content that will delight TV fans on social platforms as well as exposure to the full scope of content production. It is ideal for a student who wishes to explore and/or pursue a career in online content development/production or content marketing. We are looking for a local candidate who can start in mid-June. This candidate must be returning to school after the summer for at least one more full semester.

Key Responsibilities
• Generate and pitch content ideas daily for CBS summer shows.
• Identify real-time social trends and rising themes and generate content ideas that leverage those opportunities.
• Create photo and video content in collaboration with content producers, designers and editors.
• Work with social content producers to publish social posts, including writing creative and effective copy and selecting/manipulating accompanying imagery.
• Assist social content team with other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of publishing on social platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram and Snapchat.
• Interest in television, entertainment and pop culture.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to work against tight deadlines.
• Great communication skills and ability to articulate concepts.
• Keen eye for visual storytelling (experience in Photoshop a plus).
• Must be currently enrolled in college/university with at least one semester remaining after completion of the internship.
• Must successfully complete background check.

In addition, CBS will be guided by applicable federal, state and local laws when considering for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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2015 Işık High School Summer Program in Istanbul

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Deadline:  5 June 2015
Open to: high school students from around the world
Venue: from June 27th to July 10th, July 20th to August 2nd and August 8th to August 21st., in Istanbul, Turkey

Description

Işık University offers a 2-week 2015 High School Summer Program in Istanbul for students to obtain a collegiate experience in a culturally rich city. The three sessions are from June 27th to July 10th, July 20th to August 2nd and August 8th to August 21st. The High School Summer Program offers a variety of program options consisting of sports and arts, ranging from sports that include; soccer, basketball, volleyball, American football, table tennis, cycling, beach volleyball, tennis and swimming. Additionally, there are courses in personal development programs such as English and Turkish language education, dance, folk dance, painting, percussion, photography, and certification programs.

Leisure Activities
• Dancing (8 hours)
• Folk Dances (8 hours)
• Painting (8 hours)
• Percussion (8 hours)
• Photography (8 hours)
• Language Seminars (8 hours)
• Music – Karaoke – Guitar Hero
• Sports Activities (Volleyball, Basketball, Table Tennis Tournament, Beach Volleyball, Football, American Football)
• Paintball
• Chess, Backgammon, Billiards
• Işık Camp
• Treasury Hunt
• Laser-Tag
• Shows of Işık University Student Clubs

Off Premise Field Trips
• Prince Islands
• Şile Tour (Hiking)
• Ağva Tour (Hiking)
• Day of Pathfinders (Işık Camp | Şile)
• Maslak Campus – Swimming Pool
• Best Western Şile Gardens – Swimming Pool

Eligibility

All Turkish and International high school students currently enrolled in in grades 9 through 12 grades may apply to Işık University High School Summer Program.

Costs

Tuition & fees: 1950 TL / 875$ / 680€  including VAT, food, & accommodation.

 

Application

Accepted candidates shall complete their enrollment by presenting following documents. Application fee of candidates who are not accepted will be returned. Candidates with accepted applications who have not completed their final enrollment in time shall not receive a refund.

Documents required for final enrollment are,

  • Print-out of electronic receipt showing that the fee is paid through Online Payment System.
  • Student’s certificate
  • Student Information Form to be completed by the student.
  • Parent’s Approval Form to be completed by student’s parents.
  • Digital photograph.
  • Scan of your identity card (front and back).

 

Application Deadline & the Date of Final Enrollment: 

Application Deadline: 5 June 2015

Program candidates who wish to apply may pre-book their places at Işık University High School Summer Program after a pre-payment of 200 TL/ $100 / 80€ and filling out the application form.

Burcu Taşkın
Summer School Coordinator,
International Office,
Işık University
0090 216 529 7245
Email: burcu.taskin@isikun.edu.tr

 

2015 Global Entrepreneurship Summer School in Munich, Germany

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Deadline: 31 March 2015
Open to: students between 18 and 27 year old enrolled in any university at any time during 2015
Venue: 15 – 25 September 2015 in Munich, Germany

Description

The Global Entrepreneurship Summer School wants to support entrepreneurial students who are strongly committed to improve our global society by solutions for challenging problems. Their core values therefore seek for people who are commited to peace and who take responsibility for improving our global society, no matter what gender, race, religion or nationality they have.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of the most exciting Summer School around the Globe. Apply now and meet leading Entrepreneurial Talents from around the World for more than one week in Germany. This is not just a conventional Summer School.

The vision of the Global Entrepreneurship Summer School is based on the claim “Billion Dollar Projects to Foster Societal Change”. The organizers want to encourage and connect outstanding students from all over the world to challenge society’s problems by entrepreneurial means. Organizers want the students to think big and contribute to sustainable change in the dimension of billion. The Global Entrepreneurship Summer School is a collaborative project of the four leading university-based Entrepreneurship Centers in Munich – that’s why organizers believe in the power of entrepreneurial thinking for a better and sustainable future.

During the Summer School the student teams develop ideas that have both a sustainable impact for society and a self-sustaining, profitable business model. The students learn about entrepreneurship, develop their own sustainable business ideas and build a long-lasting network of international excellent and entrepreneurial students. The Global Entrepreneurship Summer Schools fosters the important role of education, entrepreneurship and networking for a sustainable development.

Eligibility

Interested candidates can apply as undergraduate or graduate of all university studies e.g.: design, computer science, business economics, humanities, social sciences etc. You have to be enrolled in any university at any time during 2015 and you have to be between 18 and 27 years old. Example: If you are enrolled only until February 2015 you can apply even if you won’t be enrolled in September 2015. “Enrolled” applies in our definition also to MBA or PhD students.

Costs

Tuition fee: EUR 119,- per selected participant. This fee has to be paid in advance after being selected. For the international guests the fee covers part of the the medical insurance including an ambulance transport or even an emergency transfer back home. If you are a student from Germany and you can provide accommodation to an international participant you won’t have to pay a tuition fee.

Accommodation: Participants won’t have to pay for their accommodation. They will be provided accommodation from September 15 until September 25 either in student dorms or at other places such as apartments of other participants from Munich.

Food: Participants will be provided for free some exclusive dinners as well as many snacks and coffee during the whole week.

Travel: Travel expenses for the public transport in Munich throughout the whole week will be covered as well. Please note that participants must cover their own travel costs to Munich.

Application

The deadline for applications is 31 March 2015.

This year we will accept 35 outstanding students from around the world who will get an invitation to Munich. In addition we will accept 15 virtual participants. All applications will go through a very strict, but fair selection process.

You can apply with your CV, motivational letter (max. around 200 words) and recommendation letter as PDF attachments. Use the online application form for registering. Only applications which are submitted through the usage of the application form on our website will be considered for the evaluation.

Please fill out the entire application in English. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications in German (or other languages).

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: galina.bankova@sce.de. or heike.haas@cetim.org

For further information, please visit the official website.

Internship at USA – THE GREENLINING INSTITUTE

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THE GREENLINING INSTITUTE-APPLICATION
D E V E L O P I N G T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N O F
D I V E R S E L E A D E R S A N D A D V O C A T E S

ABOUT THE GREENLINING INSTITUTE
Founded in 1993, The Greenlining Institute is a policy, research, organizing, and leadership institute working for racial and economic justice. We work on a variety of major policy issues, from the economy to environmental policy, civic engagement and many others, because we recognize that economic opportunity doesn’t operate in a vacuum.

We don’t see these issues as being in separate silos, but as interconnected threads in a web of opportunity.We design and support policies designed to open doors to opportunity. We don’t see these interactions as a zero-sum game in which one side must win and the other must lose. Instead, we reach for win-win solutions that expand the size of the pie for all Americans.

The Greenlining Institute works to bring the American Dream within reach of all, regardless of race or income. In a nation where people of color will make up the majority of our population by 2043, we believe that America will prosper only if communities of color prosper.For our nation to succeed, communities of color will have to succeed, and we are determined to make it happen.

THE GREENLINING ACADEMY

ABOUT Established in 1996, the Greenlining Academy works to empower and develop the next generation of multi-ethnic leaders to advance racial and economic equity and create positive social change. Our vision is to develop a cadre of leaders ready to work together across sectors to address the most critical policy issues facing our state and our nation. The Academy provides students the opportunity to acquire skills and build vital social
networks that will enhance their effectiveness as future leaders.

TRAINING METHOD The Academy seeks to hone the unique skills and abilities of each participant through training, mentorship and hands-on experience. The Academy also provides opportunities for networking, exploration of new career fields and the opening of strategic pipelines to work for the pursuit of justice.

Academy participants are integrated immediately as part of the Institute staff and participate actively in the development, planning and implementation of the Institute’s projects.

YOUR EXPERIENCE Greenlining Academy experiences include a main project assignment, oral presentation(s), mentorship, leadership and skills building workshops and trainings, site visits, meetings with community, as well as government and corporate leaders. All of these experiences cultivate the capacity for young leaders to work in teams, build coalitions, lobby and frame issues, develop advocacy and communication strategies and to research and analyze policy. Academy participants have spearheaded housing, consumer protection, health, economic development, and political reform policies and informed Greenlining’s work with fresh vision and new strategies.

RESULTS The Greenlining Academy believes today’s leaders must have fluency across divisions of race, culture, class, sector and geography and must be adept at utilizing their networks to create social change. Academy alumni have gone on to work in the social benefit, public and private sectors and hold leadership positions in government, non-profit organizations, business, law, education and consulting. Over 80% of alumni reported
that their Academy experience greatly advanced their professional development and confidence in pursuing leadership roles within their communities.

THE SUMMER ASSOCIATES PROGRAM (JUNE 8, 2015-AUGUST 14, 2015)
The Academy Summer Associates program is an intensive 10-week development program and learning community for young leaders that have completed, at minimum, their undergraduate degree by the start of the program.

Associates are assigned to a Greenlining policy team and manage and complete a research and advocacy capstone project with the direction of a Greenlining staff member. Associates present their findings and projects in both a written and oral report at the end of the program. Associates gain a broad understanding of the policy landscape in
California through a racial equity framework. Associates participate in leadership discussions and skills building workshops and conduct site visits to community, government, and corporate entities. Associates receive mentorship and coaching, and are given opportunities to interact with the media, write reports, blog, balance multiple priorities, testify at key policy meetings, and participate in meetings with top government officials, corporate leaders, and community leaders.
Submission Deadline: 12pm PST on January 29, 2015
Compensation: $4,750 total stipend for 10 weeks

THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (AUGUST 27, 2015-AUGUST 19, 2016)
The Fellowship program is a year-long development and experiential learning program for young leaders that have completed their undergraduate degree and are seeking hands-on public policy experience. Fellows are assigned to a Greenlining policy team and develop an expertise in their field with the support and direction of their policy team, staff and the Academy Director. Fellows participate in leadership and skills building workshops,
attend power lunch series with key stakeholders, and conduct site visits to community, government, and corporate entities. Fellows receive regular professional and personal skill development and are given opportunities to interact with the media, write reports/press releases, blog, fundraise, testify at policy meetings, and participate in key
meetings with top government officials, corporate leaders, and community leaders.
Submission Deadline: 12pm PST on February 5, 2015
Compensation: $37,500 per year/Health Benefits Included

PARTICIPANTS
Greenlining seeks talented, self-motivated individuals committed to equity and justice. Academy participants generally have the following traits:

 track record of working towards social justice

 ability to work well with diverse groups

 strong personal initiative and motivation
 leadership experience or potential, and meaningful involvement in school, the workplace or community
 open to new ideas

Participants are carefully selected to represent Greenlining’s constituency in terms of age, education, work and volunteer experience, political perspective, and ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Individuals from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply; there are no preferred majors.

TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please upload your documents at http://greenlining.formstack.com/forms/academy_application20152016

Contact Claudia Paredes at (510) 926-4007 or email claudiap@greenlining.org for more information.

Get Involved! Follow Greenlining online for important updates and opportunities:
Facebook:www.facebook.com/GreenliningYouTube: www.youtube.com/Greenlining
Twitter:www.twitter/Greenlining

International Students’ Conference 2015 in Izmir, Turkey

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Deadline: 6 February 2015
Open to: international students
Venue: 28-30 April 2015, Izmir, Turkey

Description

Ege University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences held the first Student Conference on Economics in 1998, and this organization has become a tradition. Since 2006, our conference is held at an international level and followed with interest by both university students and the academic community. Today where we stand now, Ege University International Students’ Conference on Economics has become a platform that achieves the involvement of attendants from all around and creates the atmosphere for academic discussions. 18th International Students’ Conference on Economics will be held in İzmir on April 28-30, 2015. The main topic of the conference is “GREEN ECONOMY, GREEN ENERGY, GREEN PRODUCTION”.

SUB-TITLES:

  • Sustainable Development
  • Green Growth
  • Green Business
  • Sustainable Production
  • Sustainable Finance
  • Carbon Footprint
  • Green Brands
  • Ecological Footprint
  • Ecotourism
  • Ecocities
  • Ecoinnovation
  • Renewable Energy
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Energy Efficiency

Eligibility

Both undergraduate and graduate students can participate our conference.

Costs

There is no fee for the conference participation and the social activities. But students will incur all the costs related to accommodation and transportation.

Application

Abstract submission deadline is February 06th, 2015. The papers can be submitted in Turkish or English. Abstracts must be written in MS Word, 12pt., Times New Roman style and should not be longer than one page. The title of the paper, name of the participant(s), institutional affiliation and other related information should be explicitly stated. Abstract must be send as an email.

Accepted papers will be announced on February 15th, 2015. Deadline for full text submission of the selected papers is March 27th, 2015. All submitted papers will be published in CD-ROM conference proceedings. Students who will not submit a paper are also invited to participate to the conference. Those students are expected to fill out the participation form if they want to be accommodated by the conference organization (Forms can be found on the conference web site).

If you have any questions,  write to: kongreikt@mail.ege.edu.tr

The official web-page.

 

文部科学省 MEXT Scholarships

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RESEARCH  SCHOLARSHIP

Spend  18  or  24  months  conducting  independent  research  at  a  university  in  Japan  under  the  supervision  of   a  professor.  Research  can  be  conducted  in  any  field  of  study.

Requirements:  Bachelor’s  Degree,  U.S.  Citizenship,  age  34  or  younger  at  time  of  departure. Benefits:  Full  tuition,  Airfare,  ¥143,000  monthly  stipend.  Free  housing  may  be  available.

Timeline:  Applications  available  in  April  and  due  in  June.  In-person  interviews  and  exams  in  July.  Depart   for  Japan  in  April  or  September  of  the  following  year.

JAPANESE  STUDIES   SCHOLARSHIP

College  students  majoring  in   Japanese  Language  or  Studies   can  spend  1  year  furthering   their  studies  at  a  university  in   Japan.

Requirements:  Japan-related   major,  U.S.  citizenship,  ages  18- 30  at  time  of  departure.

Benefits:  Full  tuition,  Airfare,   approx.  ¥125,000  monthly   stipend.

Timeline:  Applications   available  in  January  and  due  in   February/March.  In-person   Interviews  in  March.  Depart  for   Japan  in  September  of  that   year.

 

UNDERGRADUATE   SCHOLARSHIP

Spend  up  to  5  years  at  a   Japanese  university  as  an   undergraduate  student  in  the   Social  Sciences/Humanities  or   Natural  Sciences.

Requirements:  U.S.   Citizenship,  completed  12  yrs.   of  school,  ages  16-21  at  time   of  departure.

Benefits:  Full  tuition,  Airfare,   ¥117,000  monthly  stipend.

Timeline:  Applications   available  in  April  and  due  in   June.  In-person  Interviews  in   July.  Depart  for  Japan  in  April   of  the  following  year.

 

SPECIALIZED  TRAINING   SCHOLARSHIP

Spend  up  to  3  years  at  a  Japanese   professional  training  school   studying  one  of  several  fields:   Technology,  Fashion,  Healthcare,   Media,  etc.

Requirements:  U.S.  Citizenship,   completed  12  yrs.  of  school,  ages   16-21  at  time  of  departure.

Benefits:  Full  tuition,  Airfare,   ¥117,000  monthly  stipend.

Timeline:  Applications  available   in  April  and  due  in  June.  In- person  Interviews  in  July.  Depart   for  Japan  in  April  of  the  following   year.

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Requirements  and  benefits  are  as  of  January  2014.  Please  visit  us  online  for  more  information.

For  more  information,  contact  the  JAPAN  INFORMATION  CENTER  in  Chic

International Youth Conference 2015 in Pakistan

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Deadline:  20 February 2015 at 23:59 PST GMT+5
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years old, linked to an organization or network, from all over the world
Venue: 25-30 May 2015, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan

Description

The State of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is a youthful state. After the catastrophic Earthquake in 2005, youth of this region has taken the challenge and actively engaged themselves in rebuilding and reorganizing the social structure and life with the cooperation of the international community. They have much to share with and learn from youth around the world on this ongoing journey.

Furthermore, the State of Jammu and Kashmir is known as heaven on earth. Azad Kashmir has a peaceful environment with extensive places of tourist interest to be seen. Azad Jammu and Kashmir, a peaceful, beautiful and full-of-nature place in the world, will also inspires the conference delegates to join hands together for humanity and harmony  while taking full advantage of the entertainment and tourism opportunity in the area. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azad_Kashmir.

Youth is more than half of the world’s total population. Youth is supposed to be the leading stakeholder of the planet earth in various aspects. At an individual level young people are playing an important role for development and progress in their communities with new and innovative ideas and practices and effective approaches to addressing issues. Collectively, youth, inspired with strong visions and equipped with relevant skills, can work together through participation and partnership to make a better world. To foster the cooperation, communication and to build strong relationship among the youth of this planet, Kashmir Youth Parliament is going to organize International Youth Conference 2015, Azad Kashmir, to offer a platform for youth as future leaders of the world to hone their leadership, diplomacy, cultural, intercultural communication, critical thinking and self-development skills.

IYC2015 aims to explore how full potential of the youth from around the world can be effectively utilized to collaborate for common goals of progress and development and to minimize the challenges and issues in variety of perspectives. Participants will develop the concepts and skills needed to positively impact their communities.

This conference brings together youth leaders and activists, and youth leaders from all over the world together to increase their awareness of youth rights and responsibilities, while also providing them opportunities to strengthen their leadership and diplomatic skills. Our goal is to empower youth by providing the tools and knowledge that will help them develop into future leaders who will instigate positive change in our world, and to start a dialogue on global challenges and their solutions to inspire, equip and connect youth to make a difference on the following leading topics:

  • Rights and responsibilities of the youth as global citizens
  • Youth participation in democracy
  • Cross cultural harmony and Peace development

The conference features a variety of activities such as:

The grand opening ceremony on the first evening, where cultural performance, introduction etc. government officials, diplomats, International media persons and Youth leaders will also join.

Plenary sessions, where highly experienced, known and appreciated speakers will be invited to contribute to discussions at the conference. To mention a few: Famous Journalists, professionals, youth experts; representatives from Kashmir Youth Parliament, ICRC, United Nations officials , Dignitaries from Pakistan Government, and many more.

Interactive workshops on the following topics:

  • Environmental protection and sustainable development
  • Youth participation in Democracy
  • Gender equality, and women empowerment
  • Developing youth leadership
  • Gender equality and women empowerment
  • Globalization and Youth
  • Gross-cultural communication

Cultural performances and Exhibition of cultural and traditional items, for delegates to share the beauty of their own culture and appreciate the cultural diversity represented the conference;

Drawing the declaration of the IYC 2015, Azad Kashmir;

Tree-planting for solidarity and sustainability. A plantation activity in which every delegate will plant a tree, attached with his/her tag name. We will send the picture of that plant every year to the delegate.

Visits to Kashmir Youth Parliament office and join the session of its Parliament.

Cultural excursion and City tour, including with a cultural evening with a dinner hosted by Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

 

Eligibility

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

Youth leaders from all the continents of the world with a wealth of experience in Youth NGOs and Voluntary Organizations, or with experience in youth activism and active citizenship and having a keen interest in youth empowerment and coordination with youth of Azad Kashmir aged between18-35.

Costs

There is no participation fee but participants have to pay for their own airfare and visa fee. All other costs on the ground, including food and accommodation and local transport, will be covered by IYC 2015.

Application

The selection of the participants will be based on responses to essay questions regarding motivation as well as past and future involvement in issues to be tackled during the Conference.  In addition, the organizers will take a look at your professional and/or educational and/or volunteering background to see how it is positioning you in a way that would help you disseminate what you will learn. Also, the applicants’ level of English proficiency will play a role in the selection process. Lastly, balance in terms of region and gender will be respected in the final selection. Please fill in the online application form and submit it before the 20th February 2015 23:59 (PST). We will inform you about the results of the selection of participants on 30th February.

Please download this registration form and send apply@iycajk.org.

If you have any questions,  write to: info@iycajk.org.

The official web-page.