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International Undergraduate Scholarships at Erasmus University in Netherlands, 2017/2018

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Deadline:  15 February 2017
Open to: students from all non-EEA countries
Scholarship: approximately 6,900 euro

Description

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University offers scholarships for students from non-EEA countries who are not entitled to pay the EEA tuition fee, provided their grades are considered ‘excellent’. The scholarship will be provided in the form of a waiver from the non-EEA tuition fee.

The scholarship will be awarded for the first year of the IBA programme, provided excellence in previous education is proven. As the scholarship will only be awarded for the first year, students should be aware that they will need to have sufficient means to cover the study costs of the second and third year.

Excellence in previous education is proven if the grade point average achieved at secondary school (measured to date) is at least the equivalent of the Dutch grade of 8.0 on the Dutch grading scale 1 – 10. For prospective students who have also attended higher education after secondary education grades obtained in higher education will be considered as well. The RSM Scholarship Committee will decide on the local grade equivalents for the Dutch grade of 8.0 using (a.o.) the grade information included in the NUFFIC country modules.

Excellence in previous education is proven if the grade point average achieved at secondary school (measured to date) is at least the equivalent of the Dutch grade of 8.0 on the Dutch grading scale 1 – 10. For prospective students who have also attended higher education after secondary education grades obtained in higher education will be considered as well. The RSM Scholarship Committee will decide on the local grade equivalents for the Dutch grade of 8.0 using (a.o.) the grade information included in the NUFFIC country modules.

Eligibility

Application for the scholarship is open for prospective IBA students (thus, not currently enrolled students) starting their studies in 2017/2018 from all non-EEA countries, provided they would be charged the non-EEA tuition fee. The school may give preference to students with one of the following nationalities:

  • Brazilian
  • Russian
  • Indian
  • Chinese
  • Taiwanese / Korean / Filipino
  • Indonesian / Vietnamese / Thai
  • Iranian / Iraqi
  • Azerbaijani / Georgian
  • Turkish
  • African (all countries)
  • Mexican

Additionally, the school may strive for a certain distribution over the continents.

Only students who are not recipients of any other scholarships exceeding the amount of 5,000 euro in total in that same academic year can apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship

The scholarship takes the form of a waiver being the amount of money that will be subtracted from the full non-EEA tuition fee. The waiver fully covers the difference between the non-EEA tuition fee and the EEA tuition fee. You will always have to pay at least the statutory tuition fee.  For the scholarship, no actual transmission of money takes place. The scholarship part of the non-EEA tuition fee will be subtracted from the full non-EEA tuition fee before the start of the academic year, enabling you to immediately pay the reduced tuition fee; either at once or in instalments.

The amount of the scholarship for the academic year 2017/2018 is approximately 6,900 euro.

By accepting this scholarship you agree to assist the RSM Recruitment and Admissions Office in the role of an Ambassador with promotional and support activities for approximately 8 hours per month during the academic year.

Application

When applying for the IBA programme in the online application form (OLAF) you will be asked to upload documents which will be used for evaluating your application. During this process you can also upload your scholarship application letter (maximum 1 A4 size page). The application letter should include the following information:

  • an explanation why you would need a scholarship, comprising a description of your financial situation;
  • an explanation why you would deserve a scholarship, comprising a description of academic excellence and if applicable other merits.
  • if applicable: certified copies of other scholarships granted;
  • a signed statement indicating that other scholarships awarded do not exceed the amount of 5,000 euro in total;
  • the following documents are not required if you have already uploaded these for admission to the IBA programme: certified copies of the secondary education academic transcript (certified list of grades), and if applicable certified copies of transcripts from a higher education institution: to date, as available at the moment of application (normally already part of your application package).

    Note: Candidates who have fulfilled all the minimum requirements before 1 March will be given priority.

The decisions on the award of the scholarship will be made by the RSM Scholarship Committee.  This scholarship committee will determine award recipient(s) on 15 April 2017.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or can be contacted  through  contact form.

The official web-page.

Critical Language Scholarship Program for US students

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https://exchanges.state.gov/us/cls

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Currently accepting applications for 2017. Applications due November 16, 2016.Apply now!

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages. The CLS Program provides overseas foreign language instruction and cultural immersion experiences in 14 critical need languages for American undergraduate and graduate students. The program is pleased to announce the addition of Swahili as a new language option for the Summer 2016 application at the Beginning, Advanced Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.

Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future academic and professional careers.

PROGRAM LENGTH

8-10 weeks

Eligibility and Application Overview

Public applications are accepted.Eligibility Requirements:

  • All applicants must be U.S. citizens.
  • Be enrolled in an accredited U.S. degree-granting program at the undergraduate (associate’s, bachelor’s) or graduate (master’s, doctoral, professional degree) level.
  • Applicants must be 18 by the beginning of the CLS Program.
  • Current undergraduate students must have completed at least one year of general college course-work by program start date (one year is defined as two semesters or three quarters).
  • Be in acceptable mental and physical health. Grantees will be required to submit a satisfactory Medical Information Form and Physician’s Statement.
  • Please see CLS Institute Language Levels for more information on language pre-requisites for individual institutes.

 

Applications due November 16, 2016. Apply now! 

Critical Language Scholarship Program
American Councils for International Education
1828 L Street NW, Suite 1200
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: 202-833-7522
Email: cls@clscholarship.org

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program for US undergraduates

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https://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/benjamin-gilman-international-scholarship-program

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Spring 2017 and Summer 2017 Early Application Now Open!

  • Deadline for Spring 2017 and Summer 2017 (early) to study or intern abroad is October 4, 2016. Visit Institute of International Education website to apply.
  • The application for study or intern abroad during the summer and Fall/academic year terms  open in mid-January, with a deadline in early March.  Please see theDeadlines and Timelines for further details.

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program provides scholarships to U.S. undergraduates with financial need for study abroad, including students from diverse backgrounds and students going to non-traditional study abroad destinations. Established under the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000, Gilman Scholarships provide up to $5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study for college credit.

Critical Need Languages

Students studying critical need languages are eligible for up to $3,000 in additional funding as part of the Gilman Critical Need Language Supplement program. Those critical need languages include:

  • Arabic (all dialects);
  • Chinese (all dialects);
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • Japanese
  • Turkic (Azerbaijani, Kazakh, Kyrgz, Turkish, Turkmen, Uzbek);
  • Persian (Farsi, Dari, Kurdish, Pashto, Tajiki);
  • Indic (Hindi, Urdu, Nepali, Sinhala, Bengali, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Sindhi);
  • Korean
  • Russian
  • Swahili

Consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for further details.

PROGRAM LENGTH

1 Month to 1 Year

Eligibility and Application Overview

Public applications are accepted.The scholarship program is open to all U.S. citizen undergraduates, in good academic standing who have received a Federal Pell Grant and meet the following criteria.

Eligble Applicants Must Be:

  • Receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of his/her study abroad program or internship.
  • Applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program or internship eligible for credit by the student’s accredited institution of higher education in the U.S./li>
  • Studying or interning abroad for at least four weeks (28 days) in one country – or two weeks (14 days) for current community college students – and no more than one academic year. Programs going to more than one country are eligible if the student will be in one country for at least four consecutive weeks.
  • Studying or interning abroad in any country or a country on the U.S. Department of State’s current Travel Warning List. Students applying to programs in Mexico may only apply for scholarships to support study in Mexican states where no advisory is in effect according to the U.S. Department of State Travel Warning List.

The applications for study or intern abroad during the spring and summer (early application) terms open in mid-August, with a deadline in early October.  The application for study or intern abroad during the summer and fall/academic year terms  open in mid-January, with a deadline in early March.  Please see the Deadlines and Timelines for further details.

 

 

Contact Information
Gilman Scholarship Program
Institute of International Education
1800 West Loop South, Suite 250
Houston, TX 77027

YES Exchange Program for US highschoolers

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https://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/kennedy-lugar-youth-exchange-study-yes-abroad
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The YES Abroad program provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students to develop a perspective of a Muslim culture first-hand. Participants spend an academic year attending a high school while living with a host family in select countries with significant Muslim populations. A network of support through partner international exchange organizations, field staff, trained volunteers, and carefully selected host families helps ensure a successful exchange experience.
Participants serve as “youth ambassadors” of the United States, promoting mutual understanding by forming lasting relationships with their host families and communities. If you have a passion for learning about other cultures, this program may be for you!
Approximately 65 American students participate in YES Abroad each year. Upon their return to the United States, the students apply their leadership skills and share knowledge about their host countries through community engagement.

Eligibility and Application Overview

Public applications are accepted.Eligibility details for the 2017-2018 program.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • 15-18.5 years of age at start of program, applicants must be born between December 24, 1998 and June 24, 2002
  • Enrolled in high school (including home school) at the time of application
  • For the following countries, prior French skills are required: Morocco, Senegal
  • The YES Abroad program seeks applicants of all racial, ethnic, religious, socio-economic backgrounds, and sexual orientations.

Youth For Understanding – Scholarship for oversea studies for USA highschoolers

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YFU offers over 200 full and partial merit-based scholarships and needs-based financial aid to students every year.

https://online.yfuusa.org/study-abroad/scholarships.php

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To be considered for scholarship awards, students must meet the eligibility requirements listed on the individual Scholarship Information pages below and demonstrate characteristics like flexibility, tolerance and open-mindedness. In addition to the standard application and fee (if required), students also need to submit essay responses, a host family introduction letter and teacher recommendations by the scholarship deadline. Students can apply for multiple scholarships and pay only one fee.

Through the generosity of numerous corporations, governments, foundations and individuals, YFU awards more than $2.3 million in partial or full study abroad scholarships annually. Students are encouraged to consider all of their scholarship options and apply to as many as they qualify for by the December 1 scholarship application deadline!

The APIASF General Scholarship Application is now available!

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screen-shot-2016-10-02-at-6-44-04-pmThe APIASF General Scholarship Application is now available!

Please share this scholarship opportunity with High School Seniors and Current College Students.

Steps you can take to support 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 applicant@apiasf.org

Warm regards,

Melissa May

Program Assistant

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund

Foreign Affairs Student Essay Contest 2016

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Deadline: 15 October 2016
Open to: all undergraduate students graduating no earlier than December 2016

Foreign Affairs and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy want to give tomorrow’s leaders the opportunity to demonstrate innovative thinking on the issues that shape their world.

In the 2016 Student Essay Competition, a panel from the Foreign Affairs editorial staff and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy will select one undergraduate’s essay to be published on the Foreign Affairs Web site.

Selection committee includes:

  • Gideon Rose, Editor and Peter G. Peterson Chair, Foreign Affairs
  • Jonathan Tepperman, Managing Editor, Foreign Affairs
  • Yuen Foong Khong, Li Ka Shing Professor of Political Science, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

ESSAY TOPIC
What global issue should world leaders be paying more attention to? In your essay, please propose a solution to the problem you address.

SUBMISSIONS
Submit your essay here.

DEADLINE:
Entries must be submitted by October 15, 2016.

WRITING GUIDELINES
Submissions should be between 1,200 and 1,500 words. All quotations or uncommon facts should be appropriately cited. Entries must be original, unpublished work written by the contestant.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to all undergraduate students graduating no earlier than December 2016.

Only one essay is allowed per participant. Completed entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on October 15, 2016.

Submissions sent by mail will not be accepted. No purchase necessary to enter.

World Youth Conference 2016 in India

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Deadline:  30 September 2016
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 30 years old
Venue: 12 – 14 November 2016 in New Delhi, India

Description

The World Youth Conference 2016, “Youth for Sustainable Development” will take place from 12 to 14 November, 2016 in New Delhi, India. The Conference has a unique aim of producing a joint outcome document between states and youth, called ‘New Delhi Action Plan’.

The Conference is expected to bring together 1500 participants, half of them young people, and 150 of them will come from marginalised backgrounds, making the conference one of the most well represented youth events at the global level. The pre-conference process is led by an independent international youth task force which represents major global youth organisations and regional platforms ensuring regional and gender balance.

Eligibility

The international youth delegates will be selected according to these criteria:

  • Between 18 and 30
  • Well versed in current national/international youth policies and/or development debates
  • Willing and motivated to prepare the WYC together with other young people through involving in/conducting consultations to take other young people’s views to the WYC
  • Willing to ensure follow-up to the WYC through dissemination of outcomes and taking part in the implementation of the outcome document
  • Able to work in English
  • Supported by an organisation/community that can endorse you as a delegate (whenever possible)

Please not that gender and regional balance will be taken into account in the selection.
The role of youth delegates:

  • To represent their constituencies during the WYC 2016 and actively take part in the conference programme
  • To prepare for the WYC 2016 together with their constituencies through the organisation of consultations and other pre-conference programmes
  • To actively follow-up the WYC2016

Costs

Application

Group registration is only applicable to the registration of five people or more. The company or organization requesting a group registration must nominate one group representative who will administer the group booking.

The registration fee structure for group registrations is identical to the structure for individual delegates, which is based on the World Bank Classification.

Group members cannot register accompanying persons online. This can either be done onsite or by contacting the WYC 2016 Registration Department.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to:  wyc2016india@gmail.com.

The official web-page.

 

Community Leadership: Leading Change for Organization Renewal

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Deadline: 21 October 2016
Open to: High school, college, and university students
Venue: 24 – 26 October 2016 at  Sunway Unversity, Malaysia

Description

This 5-day leadership program is designed to help working professionals create and develop sustainable solutions for renewal and regenerationat the workplace, and for their communities. Using leadership frameworks taught at professional graduate schools at Harvard Universityparticipants will be guided on how to channel change from within,  develop a personal and professional leadership style to take on, at a point in time, positions of greater influence.

Eligibility

  • High school, college, and university students.

Benefits

  • Be exposed to Harvard’s state-of-art talent training schemes
  • Achieve self-discovery, personal growth, and self-reliance
  • Generate ground-breaking ideas and strong-guiding principlesLearn fundamental concepts on problem solving strategy
  • Create a workplace culture of entrepreneurship and innovation

Application

In order to apply to this program, you’ll have to register an account with Center of Asia Leadership to manage and maintain your information. If you already have an existing account with us, please sign in here instead.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, write to:  cali@asialeadership.org.

The official web-page.

Call for Applications “A New NATO for New Challenges? ” in Berlin, Germany

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Deadline:  18 September 2016
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years old,from all NATO and Partnership for Peace (PfP) countries
Venue:  12 – 14 November 2016 in Berlin, Germany

Description

On November 14, the German Atlantic Association, the Federal Academy for Security Policy, and the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Berlin co-host an international conference in Berlin addressing the outcomes of the NATO Summit in Warsaw 2016 against the background of rapid changes in the alliance’s security environment. Supported by the Press and Information Office of the Federal Government and NATO, high-ranking politicians, diplomats, military officials, and representatives from academia and civil society, will discuss the implementation process as well as future challenges to the alliance.

In order to foster the understanding of security politics, to establish an international dialogue among the younger generation, and to connect emerging leaders from NATO member and partner countries with senior decision-makers, YATA Germany will host a seminar from 12 – 14 November 2016 focusing on key issues of transatlantic security. In an open and competitive call for panels, the members of YATA Germany chose three topics on the basis of their ideas and expectations through the lens of NATO’s future:

✅ “How to deter digital warriors? NATO and the cyberspace”

✅  “In for the long run? NATO’s future role in crisis management”

✅  “Enlargement, enablement, entrapment? NATO’s future approach to cooperative security”

To each session, senior political and military experts will be invited to discuss with the group the ideas and recommendations of young scholars and experts in the field.

Given the special location of the conference, we are happy to provide our guests with an exclusive tour of the German capital on November 12. All NATO’s Future seminar participants will also participate in the main conference “NATO 4.0 – A new NATO for new Challenges?” on November 14 at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski, including the closing reception at the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Berlin.

Eligibility

  • Students with an academic background in International Relations and Security Studies and young professionals who have begun a career in a related field
  • Between 18 and 35 years of age
  • NATO or PfP country citizenship
  • Past experience and/or studies relating to: security or defense policy; democratic transitions; international law; humanitarian issues; or any other fields of relevance to the transatlantic partnership.
  • Working knowledge of English (German is not mandatory)

Costs

💡 There is no participation fee for the seminar. YATA Germany will offer travel reimbursements of up to €100/€200 (national/international), provided that participants will choose affordable travel options. We will also provide accommodation in central Berlin from November 12 to 15.

Application

For any further questions and information, get in touch with us  via  yata.ger@gmail.com

 

The official web-page.