Become Intern at EU Aarhus Centre in Brussels

Deadline: 13 May 2016
Open to: holders of a degree in EU law (essential), Master Level (desirable)
Remuneration: paid according to the Belgian framework of “Convention d’Immersion Professionelle”

Description

ClientEarth founded the EU Aarhus Centre in Brussels. The Centre’s activities aiming at ensuring the compliance of the EU and its institutions with the Aarhus Convention are structured around four main streams: (1) ensuring a transparency framework through progressive EU legislations integrating Aarhus principles; (2) pursuing legal and institutional advocacy to change institutions behaviour and practice towards Aarhus rights; (3) assisting civil society organizations and individual citizens with their requests for documents, participation in decision making and access to EU Courts and (4) organizing events, trainings and disseminating information about Aarhus rights to stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

Legal research;

Reviewing legal cases and providing case summaries and legal updates to the team;

Helping draft ClientEarth legal briefings and other external facing materials;

Helping to foster effective relationships with key partners (for example in the European Parliament, Member States, industry, other NGOs), including preparing presentations on relevant legal issues and providing legal research capacity;

Monitoring political developments at EU, international and national levels in the development of the legislative framework implementing the Aarhus Convention and which are relevant to the work of the team;

Producing briefing notes for staff on the basis of guided but independent research;

Coordinate with the Communications team to maintain relevant web pages, as well as to disseminate timely updates via blogs, press releases and social media outlets;

Liaise with external partners, organisations and individuals as required by the projects within the Aarhus team

Edit, format and proof-read documents;

Although you will be mainly supporting the work of this specific programme you might be required occasionally to provide ad hoc support to other programmes or organisational processes.

Eligibility

A degree in EU law (essential), Master Level (desirable);

Strong legal research skills (essential);

Experience of working in a not-for-profit organisation or legal environment (desirable);

An interest in environmental issues (desirable).

Key competencies

Excellent written and oral communication skills – ability to communicate new and complex concepts logically and effectively (essential);

Fluent in English and another European language (essential);

Ability to approach problems creatively and critically to help identify solutions (essential);

Reliable and committed team member with strong interpersonal skills (essential);

Ability to adapt language, both oral and written, to different audiences (essential);

Experience of responding to competing deadlines and managing multiple tasks and priorities within a working environment (desirable);

Ability to execute work independently and take the initiative when required (desirable);

Core IT skills -Able able to use MS Office, Internet, databases, teleconferencing and social media (desirable).

Remuneration

The internship is paid according to the Belgian legal framework of “Convention d’Immersion Professionelle”.

The interns will have to commit to this internship on a full time basis (37.5 hours per week). However, when this is not possible, a minimum of 3 days per week for at least 5 months commitment is required for the specific role.

How to apply?

Please send us your CV along with the completed internship form and equality monitoring form. This form will be separated from your application and will only be used for monitoring purposes by ClientEarth’s HR team.

Please include “EU Aarhus Centre intern – Brussels” in the email subject line, and identify the documents you are sending by including “[your name] internship form” and “[your name] CV” in the file name. Please don’t put your name on the equality monitoring form.

Send you application by email to internship.be@clientearth.org. Deadline for applying is 13 May 2016.

For more information please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2016/04/28/become-intern-eu-aarhus-centre-brussels/#ixzz47E5C0tAf

Global Development Scholarship for Masters Students in UK, 2016-2017

University of Bradford is pleased to offer Global Development Scholarship in UK. Scholarships are available for masters degree programme at University of Bradford.

The aim of the Global Development Scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able students.

The University of Bradford is a public, plate glass university located in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. University aims to lead the world in research and education.

Applicants must already meet the minimum academic entry requirements for their chosen course to be able to apply for the scholarship.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for masters degree programme at University of Bradford.

Study Subject: Scholarships are offered in diverse fields to help students in upgrading their education.

Scholarship Award:-Full tuition fees and accommodation in The Green will be covered plus £4,200 per annum living costs to be paid in three installments – October, January and April. Each scholarship is worth approximately £25,000.
-There will be five Bestway Foundation Scholarships for students from Pakistan, there will be a further two scholarships available for students from the other countries listed.

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
–Students from the following list of countries are invited to apply for these scholarships. However in extreme circumstances applications from students from other countries will be considered by the panel.
-Students from Pakistan will be considered under the Bestway Foundation Scholarship Scheme.
-To be considered for a place on Master’s courses they will need to have achieved the minimum level of degree qualification specified for their country.
-Applicants will also need to meet their English Language requirements.

Nationality: Applicants from these countries can apply for Global Development Scholarship:

List of Countries: Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Pakistan (students from Pakistan will be considered for one of five Bestway Foundation Scholarships) , Russia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, United Republic of, Timor-Leste, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must already meet the minimum academic entry requirements for their chosen course to be able to apply for the scholarship.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Applicants do not need to meet the minimum English requirements to be able to apply for the scholarship. They can take an IELTS or other English test if applicants are awarded the scholarship.

UK Scholarships

Supporting Material: Please write as full and detailed a statement as possible. Remember that the Scholarship panel will only have their form to by which to judge application so try to put as much relevant information in there as possible.
If applicants are successful they will be asked to submit a course application to the University and provide proof of their qualifications and level of English Language, plus an academic reference.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The closing date for applications is 13 May 2016.

Scholarship Link

Read more: Global Development Scholarship for Masters Students, 2016-2017 Scholarship Positions 2016 2017
http://scholarship-positions.com 

UNIL Masters Grants for International Students in Switzerland, 2017-2018

University of Lausanne is offering 10 UNIL Masters Grants available for foreign students for autumn semester 2017 and spring semester 2018 intake. Grants are available for pursuing masters degree at University of Lausanne.

To facilitate access to Master’s degrees by students with qualifications from foreign universities, the University of Lausanne provides around ten Master’s grants which are awarded on a competitive basis.

The University of Lausanne in Lausanne, Switzerland was founded in 1537 as a school of theology, before being made a university in 1890. Today about 13,500 students and 2,200 researchers study and work at the university.

The candidate must be the holder of a degree from a foreign university. Participants must prove a good knowledge of English in their motivation letter (number of years of Language classes taken, specific experience in an English-speaking environment etc.) and IELTS or TOEFL test.

Course Level: Grants are available for pursuing masters degree at University of Lausanne.

Study Subject(s): Candidates must choose a Master’s programme from among those offered by the UNIL

List of Subjects: Master of Medicine, Master of Arts in Sciences and Practices of Education, Master of Law from the Universities of Zurich and Lausanne, Master of Law in Criminal Sciences, judiciary mention and All the MAS (3rd cycle programmes)

Scholarship Award: The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September to 15 July, for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme (according to the programme, one-and-a-half years or two years subject to deduction for paid placements or exempt semesters, if any). Abandonment of the programme results in suspension of the grant.

Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland

Eligibility:
-The candidate must be the holder of a degree from a foreign university.
-The qualification held by the candidate must be deemed equivalent to the UNIL Bachelor’s degree.

Nationality: International students can apply for these UNIL Masters Grants.

Scholarship Description: To facilitate access to Master’s degrees by students with qualifications from foreign universities, the University of Lausanne makes available around ten Master’s grants which are awarded on a competitive basis. The grant may not be used for any complementary studies required to enroll on the Master’s degree and may not be used for EMBAs or Masters of Advanced studies.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: The candidate must be the holder of a degree from a foreign university.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Participants must prove a good knowledge of English in their motivation letter (number of years of Language classes taken, specific experience in an English-speaking environment etc.) and IELTS or TOEFL test. Normally, thet expect candidates to have a minimum TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based) or 237 (computer-based) or 92 (internet-based). Proof of an equivalent level of language proficiency may be acceptable.

Masters Scholarships

How to Apply: The mode of applying is post.

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted to the Office for socio-cultural affairs before 15 December 2016.

Scholarship Link

Read more: UNIL Masters Grants in Switzerland, 2016-2017 Scholarship Positions 2016 2017
http://scholarship-positions.com 

Commonwealth Jubilee Scholarship Program in Grenada, West Indies, 2016

St. George’s University, Grenada is funding sixty full tuition scholarships which cover both graduate and undergraduate degree programs in Grenada, West Indies. Applicants from commonwealth countries are eligible for applying these scholarships.

The main objective of the university is to provide high quality, comprehensive educational and training opportunities that are compatible to changing needs of the students.

St. George’s University is a private international university in Grenada, West Indies, offering degrees in medicine, veterinary medicine, public health, the health sciences, nursing, arts and sciences, and business.

If English is not the principal language, the applicant must have achieved a minimum score of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), or 100 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a 7.0 overall score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). (University TOEFL code: 2864).

Course Level: The scholarship covers both graduate and undergraduate degree programs.

Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded within the School of Medicine; Veterinary Medicine; Art and Science; and Graduate Studies.

List of Subjects: Medical Program (Doctor of Medicine); Premedical Program; Public Health – Medicine; Research – Medicine; Veterinary Medical Program (Four-Year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine); Preveterinary Medical Program; Public Health – Veterinary Medicine; Research – Veterinary Medicine; Business – Graduate.
Undergraduate Degrees:
-Department of Biology, Ecology, and Conservation
-Department of Business and Management Studies
-Department of Computers and Technology
-Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

Scholarship Award: Sixty full tuition scholarships will be awarded to Commonwealth citizens under the St. George’s University, Grenada. The scholarship funds tuition fees only.

Scholarship can be taken at: Grenada, West Indies

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for this scholarship:
-Awards will only be made to resident citizens of Commonwealth countries.
-Scholarship candidates must be accepted to St. George’s University.
-Applicants must be able to fund their living and travel expenses through their own personal resources or alternative funding sources.

Nationality: Students from developing Commonwealth country (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Virgin Islands (British) and Zambia) can apply for these Commonwealth scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Students must have an offer of acceptance from St. George’s University into the program of their chosen discipline.

English language/Test Requirements: If English is not the principal language, the applicant must have achieved a minimum score of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), or 100 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a 7.0 overall score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). (University TOEFL code: 2864)

Scholarships in Developing Countries

Supporting Material: Applicants have to submit an essay detailing how this award will ultimately benefit the development of his/her country.

How to Apply: The fully completed and signed scholarship application, with essay, should be sent via post or by Fax.

Application Form Link

Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadlines are June 1 for August class and November 1 for January class.

Scholarship Link

Read more: Scholarship for Developing Countries at St. George’s University Scholarship Positions 2016 2017
http://scholarship-positions.com 

Dean’s International Scholarship at University of Dundee in UK, 2017

University of Dundee is awarding Dean’s international scholarship to students in each of 15 Academic Schools. Scholarship is awarded for pursuing undergraduate and taught postgraduate degree program.

University aims to become Scotland’s leading University. It provides high quality, comprehensive educational and training opportunities that are compatible to changing needs of the students.

The University of Dundee is a public research university based in the city and Royal burgh of Dundee on the east coast of the central Lowlands of Scotland, United Kingdom.

All courses at the University of Dundee are taught in English. Applicant must have a very good standard of English in order to be successful in their academic studies.

Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate and taught postgraduate degree program.

Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded to study any courses available at 15 Academic Schools of University of Dundee.

Scholarship Award: Scholarship has a value of £3,000 per year deducted from annual tuition fee.

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: The Dean’s International Scholarship is open to undergraduate and taught postgraduate international applicants. The Dean’s International Scholarship is available to applicants in each of 15 Academic Schools.

Nationality: International students can apply for this scholarship.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement:
Undergraduate Programme: The minimum requirement for the majority of taught postgraduate programmes is an undergraduate Honours degree.
Postgraduate Programme: Applicant can find our published entry requirements on each course page. This includes details of any specific subjects and/or grades student need for each course.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement:
Undergraduate Programme: The IELTS standard of English language for undergraduate/bachelors courses is typically 6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in each of the other 3 components.
Postgraduate Programme: All courses at the University of Dundee are taught in English. If student’s first language is not English, they must typically have an IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall (or equivalent) with a 6.0 in Writing and Speaking and a minimum of 5.5 in the other two components in order to be successful in their academic studies.

Supporting Material: When applicant submit their application, they must include the following documents:
-a scanned copy of University Degree Certificate
-a scanned copy of transcript/mark-sheet (in English)
-an English Language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, CPE, IGCSE)
-references

How to Apply: If university makes an offer for an eligible course, they will email a link to an online scholarship application and ask student to submit a short supporting statement.

Application Deadline: There are three deadlines for applying to the Dean’s International Scholarship:
-30 April 2016 – for those applying early to start in September 2016
-10 July 2016 – for those applying to start in September 2016
-15 November 2016 – for those applying to start in January 2017 (taught postgraduate only)

Scholarship Link

Read more: University of Dundee International Scholarship, 2016 Scholarship Positions 2016 2017
http://scholarship-positions.com 

DAAD Scholarships for Developing Countries’ Students, 2017-2018

Applications are invited for DAAD scholarships from developing countries’ students. The scholarships are available for pursuing a postgraduate degree at German institutions of Higher education.

With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the DAAD promotes the training of specialists from development and newly industrialised countries.

The DAAD supports over 100,000 German and international students und researchers around the globe each year – making it the world’s largest funding organisation of its kind.

The last academic degree (usually a Bachelor’s degree) should have been completed no longer than six years previously.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue a postgraduate degree at a state or state-recognised German university, and in exceptional cases to take a doctoral degree, and to obtain a university qualification (Master’s/PhD) in Germany.

Study Subject(s): DAAD Scholarships are awarded for pursuing development-related postgraduate courses.

Scholarship Award: Scholarship includes:
-Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 750 euros for graduates or 1,000 euros for doctoral candidates
-Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
-Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding

Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility: Scholarship criteria is:
-Graduates with at least two years’ professional experience
-Candidates fulfil the necessary academic requirements and can be expected to successfully complete a study programme in Germany (above-average result for first academic exam – top performance third, language skills)
-Candidates have a Bachelor degree (usually a four-year course) in an appropriate subject
-Candidates have at least two years’ professional experience
-Candidates can prove their motivation is development-related and be expected to take on social responsibility and initiate and support processes of change in their personal and professional environment after their training/scholarship

Nationality: Students (on the DAC List of the OECD) from following developing countries can apply:

List of Subjects: Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Moldova, Rep., Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine and Belarus; North Africa: Egypt, Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. Sub-Saharan Africa: Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Ivory Coast (Côte D’Ivoire), Djibouti, Eritrea, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Kenya, Comoros, Congo, Congo, Dem. Rep., Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, Sâo Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Somalia, St. Helena, Sudan, South Africa, Southern Sudan (new), Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Chad, Uganda and Central African Republic; North and Central America: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Cuba, Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Trinidad and Tobago; South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Guyana, Columbia, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela; Near and Middle East: Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Palestinian territories and Syria; South and Central Asia: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan; East Asia: China, Indonesia, Cambodia, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand, East Timor and Vietnam. OCEANIA: Cooki Oslands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Wallis and Futuna

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: The last academic degree (usually a Bachelor’s degree) should have been completed no longer than six years previously.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Depending on chosen study programme; please check scholarship brochure or the website of applicants chosen study programme.

Developing Countries

Supporting Material: Required documents (in the following order):
-DAAD application form
-hand-signed CV
-hand-signed letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation)
-research exposé (if required by university)
-academic letter/s of recommendation from your university; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
-professional letter/s of recommendation from your employer; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
-confirmation of employment from the employer in your home country and if possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon your return home
-Proof of language abilities
– English – IELTS or TOEFL (Note: Institutional TOEFL will not be accepted)
– German – necessary for the courses taught in German; for the courses taught in English, if available
– copies of awarded academic degrees
– copies of academic transcripts
– copy of School Leaving Certificate
-Note: Some courses may require additional documents. For detailed information, please see the relevant course description on the following pages. All documents must be submitted as identical duplicates.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post or electronically.

Application form

Applications Deadlines: Depending on chosen study programme; please check deadlines here.

Scholarship Link

Read more: DAAD Scholarships for Developing Countries, 2017-2018 Scholarship Positions 2016 2017
http://scholarship-positions.com 

Be an Intern in the German Bundestag!

Deadline: 30 June 2016
Open to: young people under 30 from Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Estonia, Egypt, France, Georgia, Greece, Israel,  Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Croatia,Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Poland,Palestinian territories,  Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia,Syria, Turkey, Tunisia, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Hungary, and USA
Remuneration: 450 euros per month, free accommodation, insurance and travel expenses covered

Description

The German Bundestag invites you, in cooperation with the Freie Universität Berlin,Humboldt-Universität Berlin, and Technische Universität Berlin, to apply for an International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) to spend five months in Berlin. The German Bundestag, the German Parliament, offers young people the opportunity to get to know the German parliamentary system and political decision-making processes and to gain practical experience of parliamentary work during 5 months work placement with a Member of the Bundestag. The participants are introduced to the wide variety of tasks carried out in a Member’s office, for example, they may find themselves drafting speeches, articles and letters or doing preparatory work for plenary sittings.

The internship will take place from 1 March – 31 July 2017.

Eligibility

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

University degree;

Very good knowledge of German (level B2);

Under the age of 30 at the start of the scholarship;

Career goal: to work in the public sector in the home country (media, political parties, associations, government service, etc.);

Be from one of the eligible countries: young people under 30 from Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Estonia, Egypt, France, Georgia, Greece, Israel,  Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Croatia,Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Poland,Palestinian territories,  Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia,Syria, Turkey, Tunisia, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Hungary, and USA

Scholarship:

450 euros per month;

Free accommodation;

Insurance;

Covered travel expenses.

Application

The application procedure  is different for each country. You can find your the specific information for your country HERE (in German).

For further information please visit official website (in German).

TravelBird Internship in Amsterdam

Deadline: 31 May 2016
Open to: all students over aged 18, currently enrolled in a university either in the Netherlands or abroad
Remuneration: EUR 3,000 scholarship, allowance of EUR 350 per month, lunch, and a MacBook Pro (lease-lend)

Description

What inspires you to travel? What sort of things do you want to see, do and experience on holiday? Do you think long and hard about where you want to go or do you book your next adventure according to what inspires you on any given day? TravelBird not only seek to amaze travelers with inspiring holiday deals, but also strive to make the entire process of booking and travelling to arriving back home as simple and stress-free as possible.

TravelBird is offering Scholarship and Internship in Amsterdam. Internship is based on a creative project and about a personal travel experience and will give the student an opportunity to work at the office in Amsterdam for a period of 3 to 6 months for an international startup and gain useful and relevant work experience within the industry.

Eligibility

For all students currently enrolled in a university either in the Netherlands or abroad;

Over aged 18.

Remuneration

EUR 3,000  scholarship award;

Invaluable experience and insights;

An intern allowance of EUR 350 per month;

Free healthy lunch, daily fresh smoothies and coffees;

A MacBook Pro (lease-lend).

How to apply?

The application deadline is at 23:59 (CET) on 31 May 2016, and the winner will be announced on 15 June 2016. 

To apply just submit your response to the question: “What has been Intern’s most inspirational travel experience?” by email to scholarship@travelbird.com along with a PDF version of your certificate of enrollment for the 2015/2016 academic year at your university (make sure that your university is signed up to participate in this scholarship programme).

For more information, please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2016/04/21/travelbird-internship-amsterdam/#ixzz472a4WSYu

Icelandic Government Scholarships

Deadline for applications is 1 December 2016

The Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science and Culture awards annually a number of scholarships for studies in Icelandic as a second language at the University of Iceland, Reykjavík. The scholarship program is administrated by the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies. Approximately 15 scholarships are available for the period from September 1st 2017 to April 30th 2018.

The scholarships are intended for students of modern Icelandic. Students must have completed at least one year of University study. Students must also have prior knowledge of Icelandic according to the requirements for BA study in Icelandic as a second language (Icelandic knowledge on the level with the courses Icelandic Online 1 and 2). Preference will, as a rule, be given to a candidate under 35 years of age.

Icelandic as a second language is comprised of both theoretical and practical fields of study. On the one hand it is a language course, where students are trained in speaking, reading and writing modern Icelandic. On the other hand it delves into the more academic aspects of the Icelandic language, literature and history of Iceland. Subjects covered include morphology, syntax and phonetics of modern Icelandic. The students read both old and modern literature and learn about the history of Iceland from settlement to modern times. Additionally, students are introduced to translations. 

Nationals of the following countries are eligible

Austria Bulgaria Canada  China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Faeroe Islands

Finland France Germany Holland Hungary Italy Japan Latvia Lithuania

Norway Poland Russia Slovakia Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom United States of America

How to apply

Students from these countries, with exception of students from USA and Canada, can apply directly to the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies, Sigurður Nordal Office, Box 1220, 121 Reykjavík, Iceland. Application must be made on a special application form:

Application form (PDF)

Application should include the following documents (in English, Icelandic or other Scandinavian languages):

CV

university transcripts / copies of diplomas with grades.

two letters of recommendation from academic supervisors at your University

language certificate (English and/or Icelandic)

The applications must reach the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies by1 December 2016. Email applications are not accepted. Please notice that applicants need to apply separately to the University of Iceland.

A special committee in Iceland evaluates the applications and its decision will be announced to the candidates by January 2017.

If a scholarship recipient wishes to extend the scholarship for an additional year he/she has to apply to the Institute before 1 December. No one will be granted a scholarship for more than three times.

The Scholarship

The scholarship covers registration fees at the University and a monthly stipend of approximately ISK 130.000 – that should cover room and board for one person, payable at the beginning of each month, September to April. A room will be available for rent in one of the University dormitory, Gamli Garður.

Icelandic as a second language, at the University of Iceland, School of Humanities

It is important that grant recipients arrive timely in Iceland. The autumn term begins in the latter part of August. An introductory session with new students will be held before the beginning of the academic year where the organisation and requirements for the study programme will be presented. 

Information on the current programmes of study and examination procedures is available at the University’s website (the programme may be subject to change).

The first-year in Icelandic as a second language, B.A. programme, is designed for students with some prior knowledge in the language. The candidates must have a working knowledge of English, since English will serve as a second language in teaching.

The admission exam for the BA programme will be held at the latter part of August.

Students with considerable prior knowledge of Icelandic may move directly into the second year by passing examinations held in August.

As a rule, foreign students holding the Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science and Culture scholarship are expected to follow the programme in line with their previous knowledge of Icelandic, whether they intend to complete the BA-degree or not.

Students that begin their studies in autumn are required to pass exams at the end of the term to be able to continue their studies for the spring term of the programme. The scholarship holders have to pass examinations in the end of the fall term to be eligible for the scholarship in the spring.

Academy Robert Bosch Fellowship (Russia and Eurasia)

Chatham House, in partnership with the Robert Bosch Stiftung, hosts fellows from the six countries of the Eastern Partnership and Russia.

The fellowship offers an opportunity for the next generation of scholars from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine to advance their knowledge of post-Soviet politics, develop research skills, contribute to Chatham House research, and build links with policy and academic communities in the UK, Germany and the EU more broadly. The fellowship is aimed at future leaders, researchers and opinion-makers in the early stages of their careers.

The fellows spend nine months working at Chatham House with the Russia and Eurasia Programme team. During this time they will conduct a research project of their own design relating to the politics, economies and/or societies of the post-Soviet region. In the course of the fellowship, the scholars will conduct research trips to the region and also spend time at the German Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin. The fellowships are part of Chatham House's Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs.

Call for applications 2016/17

The 2016/17 application window is now open and will close on 31 May 2016.

To apply, please refer to the information pack and application form as well as our FAQ page. The application form and accompanying documents should be completed and emailed to AcademyRobertBoschFellowships@chathamhouse.org by 17:00 BST 31 May 2016.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in London on 15 July 2016.

Research topics

Research projects should be designed by you. However, you should bear in mind what would also be relevant to an international policy institute. Your project should therefore fall into one or more of the following broad categories:

Internal Dynamics

1. Prospects for Economic Growth, Modernization and Democratization in the Eastern Partnership Countries and/or Russia

2. Regional Elites and Networks of Power

3. Societal Changes, Inter-ethnic Relations and Non-state actors

External Attitudes

4. The Future of EU and NATO Relations with the Eastern Partnership Countries and/or Russia

5. Security and Conflict Resolution

6. Prospects for Intra-regional Conflict or Cooperation

7. Russia and the Shared Neighbourhood with Europe

Contact

Should you have any further queries please contact us at AcademyRobertBoschFellowships@chathamhouse.org

- See more at: https://www.chathamhouse.org/academy/fellowships/robert-bosch-russia-eurasia#sthash.Zvt50SGG.dpuf

Cyprus Institute Dean’s Distinguished Scholarships for Study in Universities of Cyprus, Cyprus

If you would like to study in Universities of Cyprus, Cyprus and pursue Full Time Doctoral Program in Energy, Environment and Atmospheric Sciences; Computational Sciences and Science and Technology in Cultural Heritage. you can avail Cyprus Institute Dean’s Distinguished Scholarships which is being offered by the Cyprus Institute.

This is a Doctoral Program Merit & Interview Based Scholarship and students are eligible from Cypriot and International Students to apply for the same. Only Few such award is being offered and the deadline for application is 01-Jun-16.

This Scholarship will offer successful candidates will receive the following financial support for up to three (3) years that is the minimum duration of the Phd Studies, at the CyI:-

Full funding of registration, tuition and bench fees (16,400 Euro per annum)

A stipend of 14,000 EURO per annum for living expenses

Travel and relocation expenses from their country of origin for 03 Years.

Name of Scholarships:	Cyprus Institute Dean’s Distinguished Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by:	the Cyprus Institute
Scholarship Offers:	Successful candidates will receive the following financial support for up to three (3) years that is the minimum duration of the Phd Studies, at the CyI:- Full funding of registration, tuition and bench fees (16,400 Euro per annum) A stipend of 14,000 EURO per annum for living expenses Travel and relocation expenses from their country of origin
Duration of Reward / Grant:	03 Years
Education Field:	Energy, Environment and Atmospheric Sciences; Computational Sciences and Science and Technology in Cultural Heritage.
Education Level:	Doctoral Program
Based on:	Merit & Interview Based
Scholarship is open for:	Universities of Cyprus, Cyprus
Students are eligible from:	Cypriot and International Students
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	Few
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 01-Jun-16
Eligibility:	A selection committee comprised of experts from the three scientific fields evaluates all eligible applications according to the Institute’s selection criteria. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview.
Important Information:	Contact eMail Id: info@cyi.ac.cy

To apply for the above scholarship / award / grant you should submit the following documents and should possess the following:

It is strongly recommended to apply online through application system indicating the Deans’ Oustanding scholarships choice in the financial support section of the online form. In addition to the application for the scholarship, the applicant must submit the following documents:-

Application form

Statement of Intent (Statement of Purpose)

Letters of Recommendation

Academic Degrees and Transcripts

English Language Certificate

Test scores of GRE

Once all the information has been received by the Cyprus Institute and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.

If you are looking for more information about Cyprus Institute Dean’s Distinguished Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.cyi.ac.cy/index.php/education/prospective-students/scholarships-and-research-assistanstships/deans-distinguished-scholarships.html

Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) – Internship in Administrative & Event Support

Deadline: 30 April 2016
Open to: students in a graduate-study program during the entire period of the internship; education in political/social science, European studies or international relations
Salary: EUR 450 per month

Description

The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) is seeking a highly motivated, proactive intern to support its work in Europe and Central Asia. Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 100 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany.

This internship is mostly administrative in nature, with an opportunity to pursue a personal project related to the work of the department and the interests of the successful candidate (in about an 80% to 20% ratio).

Supporting the preparation and organization of TI’s Annual Membership Meeting in Panama, November 2016;

Communication with, and logistical and travel preparation support to TI National Chapters and other external stakeholders;

Administrative and financial tasks such as event logistics, carrying out reimbursements and updating databases and internal information systems;

Help in organizing events, workshops and meetings, taking minutes during weekly staff meetings;

Gather information (qualitative/quantitative) and support the preparation of donor reports (both narrative and financial);

Responding to internal and external requests for information;

Supporting staff members of the department;

Researching and monitoring fundraising opportunities;

Opportunity to pursue a personal project related to the work of the department.

Starting date of this internship programme is late August / mid-September 2016 and duration is 3-4 months (preferably 4 months).

Eligibility

Must be enrolled in a graduate-study program during the entire period of the internship; education in political/social science, European studies or international relations desired;

Demonstrated knowledge of the EU, the wider European and/or Central Asia region;

Some knowledge of and considerable interest in the work of TI and the field of anti-corruption;

Excellent spoken and written English (working language at TI Secretariat), knowledge of additional European language an asset;

Excellent organisational and communication skills, experience in organizing events an asset;

Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Outlook and especially Excel);

Some prior office experience an advantage.

Salary

The internship program is only available on a full-time basis and interns will be paid EUR 450 per month.

How to apply?

In order to apply for this internship send a maximum one page cover letter detailing your motivation and a maximum two page CV in English by email, in one pdf file, to: ECAInternshipAMM@transparency.org

The closing date for applications is 30 April 2016.

For more information please visit the official webpage.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2016/04/15/transparency-international-secretariat-ti-s-internship-administrative-event-support/#ixzz46Hp475rv

Training Program in International Relations and European Integration

In the academic year 2016/2017 Estonian School of Diplomacy (ESD), in co-operation with the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offers scholarships for young diplomats and civil servants to participate in the training program International Relations and European Integration taking place at the Estonian School of Diplomacy in Tallinn, from September 12, 2016 until May 31, 2017.

ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES:
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Egypt, Georgia, India, Iran; Nepal, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Morocco, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Tunisia.

STUDY PROCESS:
- Training course International Relations and European Integration with the value of 60 ECTS Credit Points starts on 12 September 2016 and ends on 31 May 2017;
- Successful students will receive the ESD Diploma and Academic Record;
- Students from Estonia and from other countries study together. Language of instruction is English;
- Lecturers come from Estonia, other EU Member States, Norway, Sweden, and Finland;
- Detailed curriculum for 2016/2017 will be made available at ESD website from 1 April 2016;
- The training course includes three thematic modules:
         International Relations;
         European Studies;
         Diplomatic Studies.

SCHOLARSHIP COVERS:
- tuition fee;
- monthly allowance (450 EUR);
- accommodation in Tallinn (incl. utilities and internet connection);
- health insurance in Estonia during the studies;
- cost of Schengen visa and Estonian residence permit;
- scholarship does NOT cover the costs of travel to and from Tallinn.

ELIGIBILITY:
The person applying for the scholarship:
- holds the citizenship of:
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Egypt, Georgia, India, Iran; Nepal, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Morocco, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Tunisia;
- is not older than 35 years (when applying);
- has very good command of English (speaking, reading, writing skills are required on the level of advanced);
- is currently employed by the foreign or civil service of the above listed countries and has been employed there at least one year;
- is highly motivated to learn about international relations and related disciplines. Priority will be given for the candidates strongly motivated to continue their professional careers within the service of their respective country/territory;
- is hard working, co-operative and ready for cross-cultural study environment.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:
The applicant should present:

- ESD application form (downloadable HERE);
- CV in English;
- Motivation letter (1 page/300-400 words, explaining the reasons for applying, previous experience and how the studies will benefit the student’s future development);
- copies of university transcript in (unofficial) English translation, i.e. diploma of higher education and academic record;
- copy of (international) passport;
- 1 passport-sized photograph (to be added to the application form);
- academic essay (1,300-1,500 words with references) to be written on one of the chosen topics below:

1. My three visions on future US foreign policy
2. Europe without the European Union
3. After Sykes-Picot’: a new international settlement for the Middle East
4. Que vadis Eastern Partnership?
5. China and India: the extent of Asian international influence

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
- Application documents can be submitted from 1st April 2016 by using Online Scholarship Application System or mailed to the following address:

Estonian School of Diplomacy

2 Tõnismägi Street

10122 Tallinn, Estonia

- Application must reach ESD by 31th May, 2016 at the latest. In case necessary telephone or interviews on Skype will be made with potential candidates.

- All candidates will be informed by e-mail about their enrolment status at the latest on June 15, 2016.

- Selected participants are expected to arrive to Tallinn on September 10-11, 2016.

- For further questions please contact Mari-Liis Mäevere mariliis.maevere@edk.edu.ee

More: http://www.edk.edu.ee/index.php/scholarships

- See more at: http://applytostudy.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/training-program-in-international.html#sthash.zwH1hHBn.dpuf

Internship in the EU-Eastern Partnership Culture and Creativity Programme in Belarus

Deadline: 25 April 2016
Open to: final-year students or a recent graduates of Project Management, International Relations, Public Relations or other related field with native Russian or Belorussian language and with advanced level of English
Remuneration: paid position

Description

The Regional Office in Belarus of the EU-Eastern Partnership Culture and Creativity Programme Steering is accepting applications for a six month internship. The Intern will assist the Country Coordinator in administrative and communication related tasks.

Main responsibilities of the selected candidate:

Update the Associates Facebook closed groups with news, materials and updates from the programme;

Contact all Programme Associates in their country each month by phone;

Support in marketing and communication;

Support the programme events;

Support the updating of the contacts database;

In consultation with the Country Coordinator, support other team members with other activities as required;

Support the meeting with partners.

Eligibility

The Intern should meet the following requirements:

Be a final-year student or a recent graduate of Project Management, International Relations, Public Relations or other related field;

Have native Russian/Belorussian language;

Have advanced level of English;

Have a cultural studies background or interest in cultural projects;

Be able to interact verbally and in writing with professionalism;

Be a self-starter, results-focused problem solver, and team player;

Be flexible to perform a wide variety of tasks.

Remuneration

This is part time paid position with duration of 6 months.

Benefits for intern in case of successful completion:

Induction training process by all staff;

Develop a basic understanding of the workings of EU Programmes

Certificate on internship;

Reference from the Programme;

Opportunity to attend the workshops;

Experience working in an international environment;

Experience in emerging cultural and creative sectors.

How to apply?

Please, send your CV and motivational letter (up to 1 A4 page) to belarus@culturepartnership.eu with subject “Intern_Surname” latest by 25 April 2016 23:59 (EEST).

For any questions please contact belarus@culturepartnership.eu.

For more information please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2016/04/19/internship-eu-eastern-partnership-culture-creativity-programme-belarus/#ixzz46HndplqN