Grant Opportunity for International High School in Israel

Posted on May 6, 2016 by RedFoxx

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

Description

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

Eligibility

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

Scholarship

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

How to apply?

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

Please note that you will need the following documents:

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

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

For further information, please visit the the official website.

YouthMUN Model UN Conference 2016 in Baku, Azerbaijan

Posted on May 6, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 13 May 2016 at 23:59 Baku local time
Open to: highly motivated young with good command of English
Venue: 28-29 May 2016, ADA University, Baku, Azerbaijan

Description

YouthMUN is a Model UN conference organized by ADA University Model United Nations club with support of Ministry of Youth and Sport, and UNDP Azerbaijan. The club, operating since 2012, aims to promote education through simulation of different UN bodies where students from various countries all around the world get a chance to practice their knowledge in academic debates. ADA MUN provides a platform for young and talented people to discuss global issues from the role of global leaders.

In this year’s session three different committees will be simulated with the below given topics:

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime: “Preventing drug use among youth”
International Court of Justice: “Marshall Islands vs UK”;
Historical Crisis Committee: “The status of Palestine territory after first Arab-Israeli war”

YouthMUN Conference sessions will take place on May 28, 29. ADAMUN club will hold opening ceremony of the conference at 18:00, May 27 with the participation of official guests from university and sponsor institutions.

Eligibility

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

Have a good command of English;
Have an interest in politics and diplomatic negotiations
Be available on the event days;
Have a strong motivation;

Costs

Participation fee in this event is 25 AZN, which includes lunch, coffee break, and conference materials. You may also apply forSCHOLARSHIPS provided by Ministry of Youth and Sport, and UNDP Azerbaijan. The scholarships will be allocated among first-time participants and experienced MUNers on equal basis. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview starting from May 14.

Application

The selection of the all 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 Model UN 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. The scholarships will be allocated among first-time participants and experienced MUNers on equal basis. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview starting from May 14.

Deadline for applications: May 13, 2016; 23:59 Baku local time.

In order to apply, register HERE.

For any additional information, you may contact organizers by adamun@ada.edu.az.

The official web-page.

Global Peter Drucker Essay Competition

Posted on April 25, 2016 by RedFoxx

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

Description

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

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

Essay submissions will be evaluated according to:

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

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

Eligibility

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

Awards

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

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

How to apply?

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

For more information please the official webpage.

Global Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp 2016, Singapore

Posted on April 25, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 5 July 2016
Open to: students between the ages of 16 and 26 years old
Venue: 4-8 August 2016, Singapore

Description

GYLTLC aims to bring student leaders worldwide, through engaging activities, to enhance their abilities in cross-cultural interaction and cooperation, which will further equip them to be effective leaders. In addition, participants will be able to understand more about Singapore – a multiracial, multilingual and multicultural society from various perspectives. Nevertheless, what they will learn here may not only be unique to Singapore, but also applicable to their home countries as well as the increasingly interconnected and interdependent world.

GYLTLC is an annual gathering for student leaders from Top Universities around the world. The said camp provides our participants an exceptional opportunity:

To Network with student leaders from Top Universities
To Learn about the Key Success which shaped one of Asia’s most progressive nations, Singapore – a multiracial, multilingual & multicultural society – from various perspectives
To Develop themselves to be effective future leaders

Global Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp will take place in Singapore from 4 August to 8 August 2016.

Eligibility

The following are eligible to be a GYLTLC participant:

Students aged 16-26(at least 16 but not older than 26 of age at the time of GYLTLC 2016) from schools, colleges and universities around the world.
Students who are healthy, curious, aspirant and outgoing.
Students who love travelling and learning.

Applicants should also have the following skills and experience:

Be fluent in English speaking and writing.
Have the ability to communicate effectively and express themselves clearly.
Be comfortable in working in a cooperative manner.

Benefits

Application

There are two ways for you to register:

You can register online through the online application system. The online application system will be activated after clicking the “Online Application”Button. (Only for participants to register)
You can find the application form at the Download page. Please submit your application form to register@gyltlc.org after completing it. (For both participants and advisors)

Please make sure to submit your form and pay the registration fee before the deadline.

The official web-page.

Apply and Win Spanish Food Adventure Trip

Posted on April 25, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 2 May 2016
Open to: food writers, bloggers, aspiring chefs aged above 18
Prize: all-expenses-paid trip to Spain, mentorship, round-trip airfare, travel insurance

Description

World Nomads is pleased to invite you to apply for Spanish Food Adventure which is for three culinary explorers to embark on food-fueled assignments to uncover the local recipes, techniques and attitudes that make Spain a seriously celebrated food destination.

This is your opportunity to go on an all-expenses-paid trip to learn from the producers, chefs and home cooks that are so passionately dedicated to Spanish cuisine. You could be scoffing churros and preparing patatas bravas in Madrid, cooking fideuàs and indulging in crema Catalana in Catalunya or perfecting a tortilla Espanola and gulping gazpacho in Andalucia. Important dates of each assignment;

Andalucia; from 27 May 2106;
Madrid; from 3 June 2016;
Catalunya; from 10 June 2016.

Each food explorer will keep a daily blog on World Nomads documenting their culinary experiences in Spain featuring stories, photos and recipes from the road. While on assignment, all of the winners’ experiences will be filmed by an accompanying cameraman.

Eligibility

This call is open to food writers, bloggers, aspiring chefs, and just plain passionate eaters with a story to share fulfilling the following criteria:

Minimum age of 18;
Holders a current, valid passport (with 6 months left before expiry);
All nationalities (subject to obtaining a Spanish visa), however, you must have an exceptionally high degree of proficiency in written and spoken English;
Be comfortable in front of the camera, and sharing your emotions and opinions with the world.

Prize

A 7-day all-expenses-paid trip to Spain courtesy of Turespana, Culture Xplorers, and the regional tourism boards of Andalucia, Madrid and Catalunya;
Round-trip airfare from your country of residence to Spain;
Mentorship from local Spanish chefs, cooks and artisan providores;
Travel insurance for the duration of the trip from World Nomads.

How to apply?

In order to apply you need to cook, snap and share your most memorable food recipe.

Submit a recipe with accompanying photos. This can’t just be any recipe, this recipe needs to come with a story;
Tell the story behind the recipe and what makes it so special to you;
Complete an essay telling why you should be chosen and what the opportunity would mean to you. Your answer will provide considerable weight in the judging process;
The entry must be submitted in English.

For more information please visit the official webpage.

Global Youth Rising Summer Camp 2016

Posted on April 8, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 5 May 2016 (Applicants who require visas to enter Romania); 30 May 2016 (Applicants who don’t need visas to enter Romania)
Open to: youth workers, peacebuilders and activists between the ages of 18 and 30 years old
Venue: 10 July – 20 July 2016 in Cluj Napoca, Romania

Description

GYR Summer Camp is a space in the beautiful Romanian countryside where dedicated, passionate, motivated youth activists and peacebuilders from across the globe come together to learn, share, build and exchange their experiences from their movements and organizations. GYR is a space where youth already involved in organizations, movements and initiatives within their countries or globally will share and learn together while supported and empowered by experienced peace workers from a number of key organizations in the field of peacebuilding. This exciting summer camp will include a variety of workshops and training sessions on key topics in the field, as well as seminars, film showings, discussions, exchanges, planning spaces, as well as the chance to hike and explore the surrounding countryside. This is a space not only for preparing people to change the world in the future, but to bring together those of you who are already doing so today.

The GYR summer camp offers a variety of engaging and empowering workshops and training sessions that aim to develop the knowledge, practical skills and capacities of people in the field of activism and peacebuilding. It is a horizontal forum for sharing, learning and collaboration, where co-creation and joint movements can arise and strong new movements can be created.

The main topics and themes are:

• tackling violent extremism, radicalisation, discrimination and prejudice;

• psychological well-being, inner peace and self-care: looking after yourself as a practitioner;

• working with and healing from trauma (with a focus on conflict and refugee situations);

• peace education;

• practical peacebuilding skills, e.g. project development, organising and fundraising, working with digital and social media/IT;

• the environmental and its relation to peace;

• building a global solidarity movement with Syria, Iraq, Libya and Yemen supporting the people’s and activists peace movements in these countries.

We will announce the official list of workshops and training sessions as these are confirmed.

Currently announced sessions will include:

• Youth participation: What does it mean, what are people’s experiences of it?

• Advocacy: How to lobby your government, the EU or the UN for your issues;

• Innovative approaches to peacebuilding: the use of theatre and the arts in peace (delivered by facilitators from Istanbouli Theatre);

• Perceptions and mindsets: European perceptions of asylum seekers and refugees and how we can start to change them;

• Peace education: Using experiential learning for peace education; transformational approaches to peace education;

• Activist TV: how to make a video story to show your activist work;

• Self-care and inner balance: from inner peace to world peace

• Self-development: a 3-day course on stress managements, breathing techniques (delivered by the International Association of Human Values)

• Dealing with and healing from trauma: Moving from blame to empathy and forgiveness (delivered by Jo Berry from Building Bridges to Peace)

• Designing and implementing effective peace programs and projects

Objectives:

Increasing youth activists and peacebuilders’ capacities in the fields of conflict transformation, practical peacebuilding skills, activism on a variety of important topics and to develop practical skills that will benefit youth activists/peaceworkers and their organizations/communities.
Creating a forum for sharing, cooperation and exchange between participants from different backgrounds and to create collaborative movements between organizations worldwide.
Linking young activists from the MENA region with young activists from Europe and to look at starting to build a true international solidarity and support movement for peacebuilding in Syria, Libya, Iraq and Yemen.
Developing of a strong social, organizational and field-based network to continue the sharing and development of ideas and relationships beyond the physical gathering.
Full support and follow-up will be given, including a briefing before coming to Romania; an invitation to an online discussion and learning space where participants can meet each other before the summer camp, take part in discussions facilitated by our organizers and share resources before they meet in person. During the camp, participants will be supported through daily morning meetings with the chance to learn powerful techniques for psychological wellbeing; high quality training sessions and workshops delivered by our expert trainers; one-to-one support, coaching or mentoring from facilitators and trainers; the creation of a strategic plan of action. After the course, participants will be able to access support, mentoring, and advice from facilitators and trainers; follow-up Skype calls, and continued access to an online discussion group.

Eligibility

Global Youth Rising Summer Camp 2016 is open to youth workers, peacebuilders and activists aged 18 – 30 (although older participants are welcome to apply).

Costs

We aim to keep costs as low as possible in the interests of making the camp as accessible as possible.

Course contributions are:

OECD participants: 500 EUR
Non-OECD participants: 300 EUR

A 10% discount is also available for anybody who applies and pays the fees before 30th March 2016. Organizations sending 5 or more participants can receive an additional 10% discount.

Application

Please note that a high level of English proficiency is required for this event.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact at: ilona.traista@patrir.ro

The official web-page.

Young Diplomats Forum 2016 in Croatia

Posted on April 8, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 July 2016
Open to: young leaders from across the world Under 35
Venue: 12 – 16 July 2016 in Croatia

Description

The Young Diplomats Forum (YDF) is set up to recognise, enhance and develop the next generation of diplomats. This community of exceptionally bright and accomplished future leaders will gain further insight, tools and opportunities to engage with key stakeholders at a crucial time in their careers and broaden their connections to influence global leaders.

Our Forum will present an opportunity for interaction and the development of skills for future senior diplomats and future leaders. The Young Diplomats Forum is set up to recognise, enhance and develop the next generation of diplomats and leaders. This community of exceptionally bright and accomplished leaders will gain further insight, tools and opportunities to engage with key stakeholders at a crucial time in their careers and broaden their connection to influential stakeholders.

The YDF will play host to an exceptional elite of young diplomats from across the world in a weeklong event that develops their skills and knowledge in areas around international affairs.The forum includes exciting field trips, interactive workshops, simulations, case studies, presentations and speeches from leaders from the diplomatic world. The event will excel in facilitating exchange of ideas and fostering international relationships

Costs

The Participation fee is £500. The participation fee includes accommodation (Double Room) from the 10th of July to the 15th of July. Food (breakfast and lunch), receptions, transportation during the forum and institutional and cultural visits are all included within the fee

Application

To apply, simply email us a personal statement that is no longer than 500 words. Tell us about yourself, your interests and your plans for the future. Include a current CV and send it to: ydf@gdforum.org. Upon receiving your application, we will aim contact you within 3 weeks to inform you of the outcome of your application.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to contact us via email : ydf@gdforum.org, or call us on + (44) 208 853 53293.

The official web-page.

International OmniPapers Writing Contest 2016

Posted on April 8, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 June 2016
Open to: all students from worldwide, aged 20-25
Awards: prizes in three categories USD 500/ USD 200 / USD 100

Description

It’s challenging to be a good student. Many learners need to pay for education and living in hostels, so they have to combine study and earning a living, spending hours at work. As a result, it becomes physically impossible for a student to do lots of homework, and it appears that many learners decide to ask essay writing services for help. OmniPapers is your ultimate guide to the world of essay writing services that lets you compare websites by different criteria. What is the main task? Write an essay on the topic “The ideal higher education model for my country.”

Try your best to cover the following questions:

What higher education model do you see ideal?
What changes would you make to improve your country’s higher education model?

All essays will be evaluated for creativity, originality, and proper grammar by Emily Johnson.

Eligibility

All students from worldwide and all participants must be 20-25 years old;
The language of essay should be English.

Awards

1. prize – US 500;
2. prize – US 200;
3. prize – US 100.

How to apply?

You can write it in academic or non-academic style. The number of words should be between 1,000-1,500. Save and send your essay in Word Doc or PDF formats. Send your essays to info@omnipapers.com. Also, don’t forget the subject line of your message should be “OmniPapers Writing Contest” and write your name in the body of this message.

For more information, please visit official website.

VGIK International Summer School for Filmmakers in Russia

Posted on April 8, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 10 May 2016
Open to: students in film direction, cinematography, animation, multimedia and computer graphics
Venue: 4-24 July, Petrozavodsk/Moscow, Russia

Description

Russian State University of Cinematography named after S. A. Gerasimov is calling international students to take part in the 8th VGIK International Summer School. The program of the VGIK International Summer School consists of two sections:

Documentary section takes place in Petrozavodsk, an old Russian city, well-known for its history, architecture, sceneries, and its cultural heritage;
Animation section will be held at VGIK Animation & Multimedia Department film studios in Moscow.

Note: duration period of animation section is shorter.

At the VGIK International Summer School you get engaged in various shooting-oriented workshops, tutorials, and trainings carried out by widely recognized European and Russian filmmakers.

The aim of the school is:

To gain extra knowledge and acquire practical training in the field of cinematography;
To establish academic and creative connections among the students of film schools from all over the world;
To exchange knowledge and experience in the field of film education.

Eligibility

If you are a student of Film Direction, Cinematography, Animation & Multimedia, or Computer Graphics Department, you are welcome to apply for the VGIK International Summer School.

Costs

The organizers will provide accommodations, meals and local transportation, as well as the necessary equipment during filming sessions for selected participants.

The VGIK International Summer School will not cover your travel expenses: air tickets, Russian visa, and medical insurance. The Russian visa may be issued only by the Russian consulate in your city or country. Please, take this information into consideration before applying.

How to apply?

To send your submissions or get any further information contact via foreign@vgik.info, the subject line of the e-mail should include “VGIK International Summer School”:

Completed application form;
One photograph;
Letter of recommendation from a school or master;
Trailer of a film, shot in the course of your studies at a film school, academy, or university (subtitled in English), or a link to the video;
Synopsis or your reflections on the subject corresponding with the summer school slogan, that will underlie your documentary and animation films to be shot at the VGIK International Summer School.

For more information please visit the official webpage.

Oversea Taiwanese Youth Volunteer Needed

Posted on March 26, 2016 by RedFoxx

2016 年海外青年文化志工培訓班

2016年僑務委員會【海外青年文化志工培訓班（FASCA）】即將自6月底至7月間於美加地區8個城市展開培訓活動，歡迎家長鼓勵家中青少年報名參加。此活動以「服務、文化、領導、傳承」為四大培訓主軸，分為三日研習培訓及全年持續性【培力計畫】。活動特聘請來自臺灣、喬治亞州、加州等地區優秀師資共同組成巡迴講座，為您的孩子辦理既活潑又生動的體驗活動；學員訓後還可以加入在地福爾摩沙青年文化大使協會〈簡稱FASCA〉參與後續【培力計畫】，積極透過僑社活動的服務與學習，培育成為具有文化涵養與領導長才的華裔青年。

三日研習培訓內容精彩可期，涵括文化尋根與體驗課程，賦予傳統藝術新意象，並安排團隊組織帶領與行政規劃課程，教學與實務兼備。培訓班師資陣容堅強，深獲歷屆學員高度肯定，讓您的孩子在精進實力的同時，也可拓展人際關係、結交更多相同背景的夥伴。

每位學員培訓結業後，即具有加入海外青年文化大使組織（FASCA）資格，並可參與僑委會提供之全年度培力計畫；屆時，除定期參與僑社服務活動外，更有多元線上課程提供參訓青少年自我學習。若參訓學員服務時數累積超過100小時，將由相關單位協助申請「美國總統志工服務獎」（加拿大地區暫無），使未來升學之路更加寬廣。

歡迎14-18歲華裔青少年加入，一起學習成長，晉升華裔菁英行列！

詳情及報名請連結以下網站: http://www.ocacfasca.org 或 http://www.ocac.gov.tw 〈點入華僑文化教育頁面，再點入培訓海外青年文化志工頁面即可瀏覽〉

※相關報名及參訓資格，請參考網站說明或電洽芝加哥華僑文教服務中心宋小姐，電話(630)323-2440，分機5016詢問。

本活動由僑委會主辦。