Internship in responsible tourism European Alliance for Responsible Tourism and Hospitality (EARTH)

EARTH is looking for an intern in communication specialized in responsible, sustainable tourism in Brussels
None paid internship
Application open only for students
Starting date (possibility to negotiate with the candidate): 4th of November 2013 for 3 to 6 months (depending on the candidate). Please specify the required period on the cover letter.
Place: Brussels in the European Quarter
EARTH is….
Launched in Brussels on October 2008, the European Alliance for Responsible Tourism and Hospitality (EARTH) is the first European Network created by experts of responsible tourism. The non-profit association (ASBL) is composed by private organizations based in 7 European countries (Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Germany, France, and Spain).
EARTH has one main goal: transform and unite Europe in “One Europe for Responsible Tourism”. The network brings to life the principles of sustainability, fairness and solidarity in the tourism field, by promoting the exchange of good practices, experience and knowledge among its members.
EARTH welcomes a student with a strong sense of the initiative, ready to learn and to share with the network his or her knowledge. EARTH is looking for a student with proficiency in written and spoken English (native speakers are preferred) with special skills in communication and a very strong affinity with the values of responsible tourism.
More info: www.earth-net.eu
TASKS
Communication strategy
- To Participate in EU events in Brussels
- To create a communication strategy adapted to the objectives of EARTH for the next 2 years
- To update the website (WordPress) and the social networks in FR, EN, IT, GR and SP (if possible) and translate some documents into English.
- To create new communication materials (Photoshop, publisher and other programs)
- To help create the monthly newsletter.
- To create a list of the European organizations that could become members
Assistant of European projects
- To help the project manager to follow the ongoing European projects about tourism and social economy
Event organizer
- To help organize the European conference on the 2nd of December “European realities of responsible tourism” in Brussels
- To write press releases, to write news in the social networks
CANDIDATE SHOULD have:
EDUCATION

•  NO experience required as it is a training period
•  Ongoing education degree in communication with a specialization in sustainable communication, responsible tourism, non-profit organizations… The candidate should be a student at the university to sign the convention.
•  Strong interest in EU institutions / policy making

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

•  The candidate must have a native English level + knowledge of another language is an advantage (German, French, Italian, Spanish…)
•  Strong affinity with the values of responsible tourism and the social economy
•  Self-starter and autonomous in his/her work
•  The student must have a strong desire to learn
•  Independent and enthusiastic and positive person, sense of initiative, new ideas and propositions will be welcome
•  Well organised
•  Flexible and team oriented
•  Permit to work in the EU

WE OFFER
- A training in order to improve your professional experience in responsible tourism
- You will be working with the coordinator of EARTH in Brussels and with all the members of EARTH in Europe through emails and Skype.
- You will be working with experts of European responsible tourism and you will learn about the different experiences in Europe.
Hours: 38 hours per week as a maximum from Monday to Friday
INTERESTED?
Please send your cover letter in English + CV before the 23rd of October 2013 to Maurizio Davolio, president of EARTH : presidentaitr@aitr.org and to coordination.earth@gmail.com.
Interviews will be done on the 28th of September by Skype for non-residents in Belgium.

ASF Scholarships for Dutch and International Students at Amsterdam University College in Netherlands, 2014

Amsterdam University College is providing international scholarships for Dutch and international students. There are two types of scholarships: full (EU students: EUR 5000 per year Non-EU students: EUR 15,000 per year) or partial (EU students: EUR 2500 per year Non-EU students: EUR 7500 per year). An ASF Scholarship awardee must be fully admitted to the Amsterdam University College. The ASF Scholarship cannot be transferred to another academic year or another academic programme. Application should be submitted till 1 November 2013 for a Spring semester 2014 start.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to study any one of the courses offered by Amsterdam University College in Netherlands. Course Level: An ASF Scholarship awardee must be fully admitted to the Amsterdam University College. Scholarship Provider: Amsterdam University College, Netherlands Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands

Eligibility: ASF Scholarships will only be awarded to selected persons who meet the following requirements. Persons who fail to meet the following requirements cannot receive financial support.
-An ASF Scholarship awardee must be fully admitted to the Amsterdam University College. The ASF Scholarship cannot be transferred to another academic year or another academic programme.
-An ASF Scholarship awardee must have satisfied all visas and residence permit requirements, if applicable (see link below).
-An ASF Scholarship awardee must have proven both merit and financial need.
An ASF Scholarship awardee may not receive another full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the ASF Scholarship. AUC must be notified (contact the AUC Scholarship Fund, see link below) if the student has been awarded another full scholarship, and which scholarship the student has decided to accept.
-An ASF Scholarship awardee may not also receive an ASF-DAP Award.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Dutch and international students can apply for the scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Applications for ASF Scholarships are open to all students (Dutch and international). The AUC Scholarship Fund offers two types of ASF Scholarship: Full scholarships: EU students: EUR 5000 per year Non-EU students: EUR 15,000 per year Partial scholarships: EU students: EUR 2500 per year Non-EU students: EUR 7500 per year The AUC Scholarship Fund Board, consisting of representatives of the sponsors and AUC, is responsible for the selection and decides whether the applicant gets a full or a partial scholarship, following a recommendation from the ASF Selection Committee. The ASF Scholarships are paid to the student in 12 monthly instalments. Please note that the scholarship cannot be used as a (partial) tuition fee waiver; students are responsible for paying the tuition fee themselves.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The ASF Scholarships are paid to the student in 12 monthly installments. Students who receive an ASF Scholarship will be evaluated after one year of study. The ASF Scholarship will be awarded for another year if the student:
-has successfully passed the first year (a GPA of at least 3.0 and preferably to be on the excellence list with a GPA ? 3.5
-receives a positive recommendation at the end of the academic year from his/her tutor and the Board of examiners
-can prove that the financial need base has not changed.
The same procedure will be followed at the end of the second year.
What does it cover? The AUC Scholarship Fund offers two types of ASF Scholarship: Full scholarships: EU students: EUR 5000 per year Non-EU students: EUR 15,000 per year Partial scholarships: EU students: EUR 2500 per year Non-EU students: EUR 7500 per year.
Selection Criteria: Candidates wishing to apply for an ASF Scholarship must meet the following requirements.
-Candidates must have submitted a complete application for admission to AUC.
-Candidates must have excellent school results and a strong motivation as reflected in their application and recommendation forms. The selection committee will also look at extracurricular accomplishments and activities relevant for AUC, as well as the future leadership profile/skills of the candidates.
-Candidates must demonstrate financial need (provide proof that it is financially impossible for them to study at AUC without a scholarship).
Notification: Selection will be done in November 2013, and candidates will be notified of the results of the selection at the end of November 2013. No correspondence with the AUC Scholarship Fund Board about the selection will be accepted.
How to Apply: In addition to your scholarship motivation letter, you must also send us proof of your financial need. Dutch candidates can do this by confirming to us that, according to the information from DUO – IB-Groep (studiefinanciering), and based on their family income, they will receive the maximum additional grant. When they start at AUC in September, these students will be asked to deliver a copy of their DUO – IB-Groep declaration that they are indeed receiving the maximum additional grant.
-International students need to send us copies of the salary statements of both parents or legal guardians, and preferably also their most recent tax returns. In order to be considered for the scholarship, the taxable income of both parents or legal guardians may not exceed EUR 45,000 or the equivalent in local currency. Ensure each document has the full name of the writer, contact telephone number and e-mail address. The documents must be accompanied with a signed declaration that all the documents have been filled in accurately and truthfully.
-Please send all documents for your ASF Scholarship application to the AUC Scholarship Fund e-mail address (see below), or  by post to AUC (marked clearly “ASF Scholarship application, attn. Ms. D. Atkinson”). See link below for the AUC postal address.
-Clearly mark all documents as belonging to an ASF Scholarship application and add to each document your full name, contact telephone number and e-mail address.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications for an ASF Scholarship is 1 November 2013 for a Spring semester 2014 start.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

2013-2014 UWE Academic Merit Scholarships for International Students in UK

University of the West of England, Bristol offers Academic Merit Scholarships for International Students in UK. Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degree level at University of the West of England, Bristol. Total offer is of up to £1,500.  To be eligible, students must have already submitted an application and received an unconditional offer from UWE onto a new programme. The application deadline is 6th September 2013 for September 2013 intake and 9th January 2014 for January 2014 intake.
About Scholarship: The University of the West of England, Bristol offers more than £600,000 worth of scholarships for international students each year. UWE offers scholarships of up to £1,500 to overseas students who have demonstrated academic merit. To be eligible, students must have already submitted an application and received an unconditional offer from UWE onto a new programme. 
Study: Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the University of the West of England, Bristol. (Scholarships are not available in respect of the English Language Pre-sessional programmes. The MBA, BPTC, LPC, GDL, PhD’s and continuing professional development courses are not eligible for the postgraduate scholarships. Students enrolling at Hartpury are not eligible for any of the UWE scholarships.)
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degree level at University of the West of England, Bristol . Scholarship by: University of the West of England, Bristol Location: UK 
Eligibility: Applicant will be eligible for consideration for a scholarship if you meet the following criteria:
-You, the student, are liable to pay the full international tuition fee. ie you are not a sponsored student (unless otherwise specified).
-You are a national of, and resident in a country outside of the EU.
-You have been made a conditional or unconditional offer of a place from the University of the West of England, Bristol.
-You meet any specific scholarship requirements. 
Scholarship Open for: International Students can apply for these scholarships ( To be eligible, students must have already submitted an application and received an unconditional offer from UWE onto a new programme). 
Duration: These are one-off awards, which are non-renewable after the first year of study unless otherwise specified.
Value: Total offer is of up to £1,500. 
Selection criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on academic merit.
Notification: If you have been awarded a scholarship, you will be notified in writing. 
Apply: online 
Deadline: The application deadline is 6th September 2013 for September 2013 intake and 9th January 2014 for January 2014 intake.
Note: University will not consider any applications where the offer is conditional on the qualification used for academic merit assessment, and where the UWE Welcome ID has not been provided. 
Further Information: http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/students/feesandfunding/fundingandscholarships/internationalstudentfunding/uwescholarshipprogramme.aspx

Communication Intern EFEE - European Federation of Education Employers Amsterdam, Netherlands

The European Federation of Education Employers is looking for an enthusiastic Communication Intern from mid September till December 2013.

The European Federation of Employers in Education (EFEE) is a dynamic European organisation created in February 2009 to represent the interests of employers in the strategic and highly diverse education sector. In these challenging economic and social times with rising youth unemployment and increasing competition, education becomes more and more a European topic. Therefore, EFEE deems it very important that national employers in the education sector reinforce their cooperation at European level.

EFEE is recognised by the European Commission as the social partner organisation for employers in the education sector. Accordingly we are regularly consulted by the Commission on education, social and employment policy issues and we take part in the European social dialogue with ETUCE, the European trade union representing staff in education. As European social partner, we represent the interests of education employers from 18 different EU countries on all education levels: from pre-school, to primary and secondary education, from VET to Higher Education and Research.

In our work good communication is essential. We keep our members up to date on the European developments in the field of education, social affairs and employment. We advocate the interests of our members at European level. And we report on our research, peer learning activities and working groups.

We are looking for an intern who likes to support us in our communication work and who brings up new ideas for our communication strategy.

Your work as an intern includes among others:

• Writing press releases and newsletters;
• Publishing web texts and assisting with maintenance of website; 
• Reviewing and editing texts; 
• Assisting with research into education, social affairs and employment issues and producing analyses and reports; 
• Preparing speeches; 
• Reflecting on new communication strategies to improve the profile of EFEE; 
• Representing EFEE at international meetings;
• Administrative tasks.

The profile we are looking for:

• Excellent spoken and written English; preferably native speaker;
• Ability to translate complex issues into clear and concise messages;
• Highly computer literate and familiar with social media;
• Knowledge of European decision making process;
• Strong motivation and high amount of initiative; 
• Ability to work in a team and independently; 
• Bachelors or Masters in a relevant discipline (journalism, communication, European studies, etc.).

What we offer:

With this internship EFEE offers you the opportunity to gain work experience in a small and dynamic organisation that operates in an international environment. We have a flat and open organisational structure. Furthermore, we attach great value to personal and professional development. The internship will be for 3 months from mid September to December (with a possible prolongation of 3 months). You will work 3 days a week, this makes it possible to work on a thesis besides the internship. You will mainly work in Amsterdam and sometimes in Brussels. You will receive an internship costs compensation.
Please send your application (short motivation letter + curriculum vitae) before 7 September to: Sarah Kik, Assistant General Secretary: sarah.kik@educationemployers.eu. For further questions contact Sarah Kik per e-mail or phone +31 6 45234668.
Interviews will take place in the week of 9-13 September.

Translation Stagiaire with journalistic interest (DE-EN) in Berlin

EurActiv operates a trainee scheme in Berlin for young people providing graded learning in EU policies. Interns are allocated either to editorial, commercial or technical tasks, depending on availability and abilities/experience. These internships are for a minimum of six months and can be extended, in which case there are opportunities to serve in a different unit.EurActiv publishes in 15 languages through its own and a network of franchise offices (Editorial Mission)We are now looking for a nearly full-time

Translation Stagiaire with journalistic interest

(DE-EN) in Berlin
(Starting Date: September 2013)

Profile

• English mother tongue obligatory
• Very good command of German
• Translation Degree and strong interest in  journalism
• Frequent user of internet services and familiarity with MS Office
• Proactive, open-minded, flexible and team-player
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and dynamic environment
• Highly-motivated and able to face tight deadlines 
• Working knowledge of Computer assisted translation (CAT)

Responsibilities include

• Translation of articles, headlines and abstracts from German into English
• General office and administrative tasks

EurActiv Offers

• Interesting tasks in a multicultural environment
• Excellent opportunity to practice foreign language skills
• Insight into EU politics
• Insight into the work of a EU based media
• Experience with information technologies (website management, content management system, MS Office package etc.)

This internship will be for an initial period of six months.  A financial contribution is provided.

CONTACT: Please send relevant CVs with short covering letter (in English or German), to Minna-Marie Rosti at selection@euractiv.com by no later than 15 September 2013.

Communications Intern European Venture Philanthropy Association

The Position:

•  Start date: As soon as possible, duration negotiable, at least 3 months
•  Must be currently enrolled or have completed graduate or masters program
•  You will assist in all our communication activities, including : newsletter, updating the EVPA website and social media (LinkedIn and Twitter). More precisely, you will help us

o in the promotion of our Annual Conference in November.
o In the implantation of our new strategic plan

•  You will support staff in their preparations for the many upcoming events, such as country meetings, site visits, Annual Conference and the Young Leaders Forum
•  You will assist in membership acquisition and market development, for example by conducting research on possible member organizations and new markets.
•  Assist staff with administrative and other tasks as needed.

What we are looking for:

•  You are energetic and eager to be part of a small organization
•  You thrive under pressure and are able to act quickly and efficiently
•  You are equally comfortable to work independently and within a team.
•  You are proficient with Microsoft Office suite; experience with Wordpress is a strong plus
•  You possess strong English written and communication skills and preferably have first experiences in a similar role
•  You are an avid user of social media and eager to promote Venture Philanthropy on a variety of social platforms
•  You have already knowledge of Venture Philanthropy and Social Investment or are curious and willing to learn more about it and related topics.
•  You are based in Brussels or willing to relocate for the duration of the internship

What we offer:

•  Possibility to grow in terms of responsibilities and opportunities as part of a small and dynamic team
•  Playing a part in the establishment of the exciting, emerging social finance industry
•  Paid trip to Geneva Conference, November 26 & 27 and possibly other workshops
•  Experience in an entrepreneurial environment

To apply, please ocntact edepoortere@evpa.eu.com

2013 Sri Lankan Government Presidential Scholarships for Foreign Students, Sri Lanka

Each year, Government of Sri Lanka offers 100 scholarships for foreign students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degree commencing in December 2013 in Sri Lanka. Scholarships are open for courses of studies other than Medical & Dental Sciences. Every student is required to undergo an HIV/AIDS test within a month after arrival. Candidates should apply for this scholarship with the recommendation of the government scholarship nominating agency (Ministry/Institution) of the respective country till 15.10. 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are open for courses of studies other than Medical & Dental Sciences. Candidates can request for more than one course for securing chances to win a scholarship identifying their preferences as places are limited in some fields. Course Level: Scholarships are offered for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degree. Scholarship Provider: Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka Scholarship can be taken at: Sri Lanka
Eligibility:
-Be a citizen of a country covered by this scholarship (A citizen of another country having Sri Lankan dual citizenship is not eligible to apply).
Undergraduate Applicants:
-Candidates with impressive result of an examination deemed equivalent to G.C.E. (Advance Level) Examination of Sri Lanka are eligible to apply for admission to universities in Sri Lanka. Applicants are advised to attach to their applications the original letter obtained from the Examinations Board concerned, to prove that their educational qualifications are equivalent to the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination conducted in Sri Lanka or the G.C.E. A/L examination of University of London or qualifications required for admission to a university in their own country to follow an undergraduate course of study leading to a Bachelor degree. Applicants should ensure that all required passes should be obtained in one and the same setting under a recognized Board of Examination.
-Age: Be less than 25 years of age on 15.10.2013
Postgraduate Applicants:
- Applicants should possess a first degree from a recognized university with good academic merit to enroll a masters degree and for PhD studies, a Master/MPhil degree is required in addition to the first degree.
-Age: Be less than 45 years of age on 15.10.2013
-Applicants must provide evidence of proficiency in English, i.e. a minimum score of 525 on TOEFL or 6.0 on IELTS for undergraduate studies. For Masters or PhD, the required marks should be a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL or 6.5 on IELTS.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, China, Cuba, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, The Philippines, Portugal,  Russia, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Swaziland, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, USA and Vietnam can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Applications are invited from eligible students for the award of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships offered by the Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka under the Government of Sri Lanka Presidential Scholarships for Foreign Students for the academic year 2013 and the courses are to commence in December 2013. Since this is a government to government scholarship programme, candidates should apply for this scholarship with the recommendation of the government scholarship nominating agency (Ministry/Institution) of the respective country.
Number of award(s): 100 scholarships are awarded.
Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for the whole duration of the course.
What does it cover? 
-Provide free of charge tuition and registration.
-Free of charge visa for studies.
-During the study period, a monthly living allowance of Rs.30, 000/- will be paid.
-One-off settlement allowance of Rs. 10,000/-.
-Reimburse the cost of airfare (economy class) to come to Sri Lanka and return his/her country after Studies.
-Accommodation : It is expected that the scholarship recipient will meet the expenditure for food and accommodation with the monthly allowance of Rs.30, 000/- (The relevant university/higher educational institute will assist in finding suitable accommodation).
-Medical Cover: Free of charge medical benefits will be provided at government hospitals other than dental related diseases.
How to Apply: Each applicant should submit dully perfected 04 sets of applications (one original) along with all required documents to his/her government nominating agency by post.
-Each application should be recommended by the government nominating agency by filling out the section 09 B of the application
-The government nominating agency of the applicant should submit the applications with their recommendation to the Sri Lankan mission in his/her country for forwarding the same to the Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka. In case a Sri Lankan mission is not present in his /her country, the government nominating agency can forward the applications directly.
Required documents: Certified copy of Birth Certificate, Certified copy of official evidence of any name change, Certified copy of the personal page of applicant’s passport, Certified copies of the graduation/post-graduation certificates and Certified copies of the academic transcripts
-Medical Certificate
-Security Vetting
-Two Referee reports for postgraduate students (preferred from applicant’s current employer/former lecturer/academic supervisor)
-Research proposal – for PhD/MPhil applicants.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15.10. 2013.
Further Scholarship Information and Application

2013-2014 Cardiff University President’s Research Scholarship in UK

Cardiff University and Northumbria Water offer research scholarship for UK/EU and international students in UK. Scholarship is provided for research upon engineering aspects of a novel recovery orientated treatment system. Candidates should have a first-class honours degree, or a 2.1 plus a postgraduate Masters degree (or their equivalents) in a relevant subject. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). The award will cover tuition fees at the Home/EU fee rate and will provide a stipend at the UK Research Council rate (£13,726 in 2013/14), plus an enhancement of £1,000 per annum. Overseas candidates will be required to fund the balance of fees at the overseas rate themselves. 
About Scholarship: Eutrophication caused by excess P loading poses serious environmental risk to freshwater bodies around the world. To prevent eutrophication, legislation on P discharge is becoming stricter and water companies, in particular, now face additional requirements to reduce P concentration in their final effluents to ultra-low levels. Fundamentally, P removal from wastewater effluents can be achieved using chemical precipitation or biological processes.
However, it is technically difficult or economically undesirable for both techniques to enhance P removal to achieve ultra-low P concentrations. Moreover, the ratification of the EU Water Framework Directive requires all member states to put measures in place to achieve good chemical and biological status in controlled waters using sustainable management techniques. Thus the challenge remains how to achieve ultra-low effluent P concentrations using techniques that can meet current and proposed future limits while still benefiting the environment. 
Study: Scholarship is provided for research upon engineering aspects of a novel recovery orientated treatment System offered by Cardiff University in UK.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing Postgraduate Research at Cardiff University in UK.
Scholarship by: Cardiff University and Northumbria Water
Location: UK 
Eligibility: Academic Criteria: Candidates should have a first-class honours degree, or a 2.1 plus a postgraduate Masters degree (or their equivalents) in a relevant subject. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent) Residency: The studentship is open to Home, EU or overseas candidates. 
Scholarship Open for: UK/EU and International students can apply for this scholarship. 
Number of award: One
Duration: Three years
Value: The award will cover tuition fees at the Home/EU fee rate and will provide a stipend at the UK Research Council rate (£13,726 in 2013/14), plus an enhancement of £1,000 per annum. 
Apply: The mode of applying is by email. In the first instance interested applicants are invited to send a CV and covering email/letter to CleaverJ@Cardiff.ac.uk. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit an online application form.
Deadline: 6^th September 2013
Further Information: http://courses.cardiff.ac.uk/funding/R1107.html

2013-2014 Master’s Scholarships for International Students at Robert Gordon University

The School of Health Sciences, Robert Gordon University is offering master’s scholarships in the field of diagnostic radiography, physiotherapy and health improvement health promotion studies. UK and international students can apply for these scholarships. Total 12 scholarships are offered of £1000 each for outstanding students who wish to study at the School of Health Sciences. 
About Scholarship: The School of Health Sciences is pleased to offer a number of merit scholarships to outstanding students who wish to study at the School. 
Study: MSc diagnostic radiography, physiotherapy and health improvement health promotion
Course Level: Master’s degree level
Scholarship by: The School of Health Sciences, Robert Gordon University in UK
Location: UK 
Eligibility: - MSc Diagnostic Radiography (pre registration); scholarships available for both home and overseas students
-MSc Physiotherapy (pre registration); scholarships available for both home and overseas students
-MSc Health Improvement Health Promotion; scholarships available for overseas students only.
-As UK/EU students already pay a lower fee for these courses (which are part-funded by the Scottish Government) there are no merit based scholarships for UK/EU students on these courses in 2013/14.
Scholarship Open for: UK and international students can apply 
Number of awards: 12 scholarships are offered. (For MSc diagnostic radiography: 3 awards, MSc Physiotherapy: 6 awards and MSc Health Improvement Health Promotion – 3 awards) 
Value: Each scholarship will provide £1000 per award.
Selection Criteria: The School’s award panel will meet after the closing date to consider all eligible scholarship applications received by the due date. The School will assess all applications against the following criteria:
-Previous academic record and your suitability for postgraduate study in School, i.e.
-Class of degree / CGPA / final score of the first degree.
-The relevance of your first degree to the course you are applying for
-The standing of the previous academic institution attended
-Any prizes or awards given to you in your first degree
-Relevant industrial or professional experience
-Evidence of workplace experience that is relevant to the course you are applying for
-Personal achievements: evidence of personal achievements in your life to date which indicate your ability to contribute to the wider life of the University community during your studies and the professional community that you will be joining on graduation
-In the event that 2 applications are scored identically and only one award is available, the panel will award the scholarship to the first application received, using the date of receipt in the University as the relevant date. 
Terms and conditions:
-All scholarships are awarded in the form of a discount on fees paid
-A scholarship will be withdrawn if:
-You fail to accept the offer within the time permitted.
-Your scholarship or University application is found to contain incomplete or inaccurate information.
-You are found to have committed academic misconduct once enrolled at the University.
-You are found to have committed non-academic misconduct once enrolled at the University.
-You fail to pass module assignments or end of module exams at the first attempt once enrolled in your course.
-You defer your offer of a place, suspend your studies, withdraw from the University or are suspended or withdrawn from the University.
-You fail to make payment of fees due to the University within 23 days of the due date.
-In the event that a scholarship is withdrawn, you will need to pay the full fees due for your course. 
Notification: Decisions will be announced in December for MSc Diagnostic Radiography, Health Improvement Health Promotion and Physiotherapy.
-Successful applicants will be informed in the first instance by email
-Applicants will be required to respond by email to accept the offer. Failure to accept the offer will lead to the scholarship offer being withdrawn and offered to an alternative applicant 
Apply: The mode of applying is by post, fax or as a scanned copy by e-mail. Students should also include:
-A scanned transcript of your highest academic qualification;
-A scanned copy of your IELTS/TOEFL certificate or other English language qualification;
-A scanned copy of your University offer letter (or email if you have not received your letter).
Applications must be complete. Applications which are incomplete, missing required data or are illegible will be considered invalid. You may only apply for an award once. Multiple applications will not be considered.
Deadline: The application deadline is 29th November 2013 for MSc Diagnostic Radiography, MSc Physiotherapy, and the MSc Health Improvement and Promotion.
Further Information: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/areas-of-study/subjects/health-professions/scholarships/merit-scholarships-school-of-health-sciences/merit-scholarships-school-of-health-sciences

2014-2015 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships for Canadian and International Students

The government of Canada offers PhD scholarships for Canadian and international students in Canada. The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program was created to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and to establish Canada as a global center of excellence in research and higher learning. Students must be nominated by only one Canadian university, which must have received a Vanier CGS allocation. Each Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship is valued at $50,000 per year. 
About Scholarship: The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program was created to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and to establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning. It is worth $50,000 per year for three years and is available to both Canadian and international PhD students studying at Canadian universities. 
Study: Scholarships are provided to study any one the course offered by the Canadian universities.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD level at Canadian universities.
Scholarship by: Government of Canada
Location: Canada 
Eligibility: To be nominated for a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS), you must:
-Be nominated by only one Canadian university, which must have received a Vanier CGS allocation;
-Be seeking financial support to pursue your first doctoral degree (or combined MA/PhD or MD/PhD);
-Intend to pursue, in the summer semester or the academic year following the announcement of results, full-time doctoral studies and research at the nominating university (or combined MA/PhD or MD/PhD); note that only the PhD portion of a combined degree is eligible for funding);
-Have completed no more than 20 months of doctoral studies as of May 1, 2013.
-Have achieved a first-class average, as determined by your university, in each of the last two years of full-time study or equivalent. Applicants are encouraged to contact the university for its definition of a first-class average; and
-Not already have received a doctoral-level scholarship or fellowship from CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC to undertake or complete a doctoral degree.
-Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and foreign citizens are eligible to be nominated for a Vanier CGS.
-World-class doctoral students
-Who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and/or humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health. 
Scholarship Open for: Canadian and international students can apply for this scholarship. 
Duration: three years
Value: Each Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship is valued at $50,000 per year. 
Selection Criteria: Candidates are evaluated and selected based on the following  criteria:- Academic excellence, as demonstrated by past academic results and by transcripts, awards and distinctions.
-Research potential, as demonstrated by the candidate’s research history, his/her interest in discovery, the proposed research and its potential contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field, the potential benefit to Canadians, and any anticipated outcomes.
Leadership (potential and demonstrated ability), as defined by the following qualities:
-Personal achievement: professional involvement in dance, arts, music, etc., significant artistic achievement, recognized athletic achievement, especially in a leadership role, entrepreneurial achievement (startup company); and/or foreign travel and study.
-Involvement in academic life: -mentoring/teaching, supervisory experience, involvement in student government and in the university community, including committees, teams, senate, boards, ethics committees, etc. project management: roles in professional societies; and/or
-Organization of conferences and meetings.
-Volunteerism/community outreach: -community involvement in charity or not-for-profit organizations.
-Civic engagement: -parliamentary page positions and internships, political activity; and/or elected positions.
-Other 
Notification: Successful candidates are notified of the competition results in April 2014. 
Apply: Applications are prepared by the student and submitted to the university by the nominating university’s internal deadline (set in ResearchNet by the nominating university) using the ResearchNet application system.
Deadline: The application deadline is November 6, 2013.
Note: Each Canadian university has an internal deadline date for students to submit their applications. The Canadian university should be contacted for this information.
Further Information: http://www.vanier.gc.ca/eng/scholarship_details-renseignements_generaux.aspx

2014 Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarships in Australia

Griffith University offers International Postgraduate Research Scholarships in Australia. Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a Bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class and be intending to enroll full-time in an approved doctoral or research masters program. The GUIPRS may be held for up to two years for a research masters program and up to three years for a doctoral program. A six month extension may be granted to doctoral students in certain circumstances. The application deadline is 7 October.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Griffith University. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate research degree programmes (doctoral and research master) at Griffith University. Scholarship Provider: Griffith University Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility: The GUIPRS  is available to international students only. Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a Bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class and be intending to enroll full-time in an approved doctoral or research masters program.
Applicants who do not have First Class Honours may demonstrate equivalence to first class honours through the following:
-refereed journal publications (or acceptance for publication);
-referred conference paper presented and written as first author;
-evidence of other research output such as a book, book chapter, creative work or performances; or
-Also include evidence of any research income, awards, professional experience and so forth.
-Part-time awards may be offered to students who, for social or medical reasons, are unable to study full-time.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (GUIPRS) are available during the University’s mid- and end-of-year research scholarship rounds. The GUIPRS covers tuition fees for the student for up to three years for doctoral candidates and up to two years for research masters candidates. In addition, the scholarship covers Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the student and any dependant/s for the duration of the scholarship. Effective from November 2011, postgraduate research students are required to hold a visa for their program length plus an additional 6 months to allow for interactive thesis marking. Higher Degree Research students undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy will require 56 months of overseas health cover. Holders of Griffith University scholarships will receive the cover (if undertaking a PhD) for the first 42 months of their program and will be required to pay the remaining 14 months (and provide evidence of coverage) at the time of accepting their offer.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The GUIPRS may be held for up to two years for a research masters program and up to three years for a doctoral program. A six month extension may be granted to doctoral students in certain circumstances.
What does it cover? -The GUIPRS is a full fee paying scholarship and matches the value of the fees charged by the enrollment Element.
-The GUIPRS may be held for up to two years for a research masters program and up to three years for a doctoral program. A six month extension may be granted to doctoral students in certain circumstances.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Applicants will be notified from 9 December to 13 December.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 7 October.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

INTERNATIONAL PROJECT FINANCE TRAINEE The Institute for Infrastructure, Environment and Innovation (IMI)

INSTITUTE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND INNOVATION LOOKING FOR AN INTERNATIONAL PROJECT FINANCE TRAINEE
The Institute for Infrastructure, Environment and Innovation (IMI) is offering a Traineeship in European and international project finance and administrative support in Brussels.
WHAT IS IMI?
IMI is an independent Brussels-based non-profit organisation that works particularly on sustainable coastal zone management, sustainable urban planning, and infrastructure development as well as on innovative renewable energy cooperation projects in the EU Member States and in South East Asia, North America. For renewables the focus is on wind and ocean energy, other innovative renewables. Its mission is to initiate and implement projects at European and local level that demonstrate that the development of infrastructure can be reconciled with nature protection and environmental goals.
WHAT IS THE WORK ABOUT?
Responsibilities include:
- Assistance on tenders for sustainability projects and the development of innovative renewables
- Assistance on day to day accounting procedures
- Supporting organising of international events and workshops
- Support European and international project development
- Administrative support in project management.
- Aid in daily administrative tasks of IMI
- Updating management on possible tenders and projects based on the organization’s network and database
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Requirements:
- Minimally a BA or higher vocational training in administration, management, economy, policy, affinity with administration and interest in organizing and archiving
- Excellent verbal and written command of English, master Dutch and/or French as a working (speaking) language knowledge of German or another additional language is a plus
- Good organizing skills and ability to work independently as well
- Computer literacy (all MS office applications and knowledge of web design tools a plus);
- Enthusiasm to work in a small, multidisciplinary team.
- Flexibility /preparedness to travel on short notice
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Central Brussels working location (Trone/Arts L)
- Traineeship reimbursement / travel reimbursement
- Occasional travel to working venues abroad
- Working in a small, motivated and international team
- Possibility to gain experience in International and European Project finance
If you wish to apply please send your CV (maximum 2 pages) and a brief 1 page cover letter to info@imieu.eu with ‘IMI Traineeship’ in the Subject line.
The deadline for application is 9 September, 2013 at 18.00h Brussels Time. Early applications are encouraged
Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications that we receive will be unable to respond to each individual candidate.