Thursday 26 May 2016

2016 Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho:MEXT) Scholarships for Foreign Undergraduate Students, Japan

Applications are open for Japanese Government Scholarships available for international students. Scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate studies in Social Sciences and Humanities and Natural Sciences at Japanese universities.
Japanese Government Scholarship aim is to foster human resources who will become bridges of friendship between your country and Japan through study in Japan and who will contribute to the development of both countries and the wider world.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology ? MEXT ? offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as undergraduate students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for 2017 as follows.
Applicants must either have completed 12 years of regular school education or have graduated from a school equivalent to an upper secondary school in Japan.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing an undergraduate degree at Japanese universities.
Study Subject: Those who wish to study in Japan as an undergraduate student must choose a field of study (major) from (1) or (2) below. Applicants may enter a first, second, and third choice.
Social Sciences and Humanities Social Sciences and Humanities-A: Law, Politics, Pedagogy, Sociology, Literature, History, Japanese language, others. Social Sciences and Humanities-B: Economics, Business Administration. Note 1: Applicants who wish to major in fields other than those listed above (“others”) may have difficulties in finding universities that can accept them. Note 2: Any fields related to “Economics” and “Business Administration” in Humanities B are not included in “others.”
Natural Sciences Natural Sciences-A: Science (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), Electric and Electronic Studies (Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering), Mechanical Studies (Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture), Civil Engineering and Architecture (Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Engineering), Chemical Studies (Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Textile Engineering), other fields (Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Maritime Engineering, Biotechnology). Natural Sciences-B: Agricultural studies (Agriculture, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Forestry, Food Science, Fisheries), Hygienic studies (Pharmacy, Hygienics, Nursing), and Science (Biology). Natural Sciences-C: Medicine, and Dentistry.
Note: A student who intends to major in Natural Sciences and would like to choose more than one major is required to choose and select first-, second-, and third-choice subjects from the subjects in parentheses from within the same course (i.e. Natural Sciences A, B or C). However, a student who selects Course C as his/her first choice may choose his/her second-choice subjects from Course B or C and third-choice subject from Course B as Course C offers only two subjects.
Scholarship Award: Scholarship includes:
(1) Allowance: 117,000 yen per month. (In case that the recipient research in a designated region, 2,000 or 3,000 yen per month will be added. The monetary amount each year may be subject to change due to budgetary reasons.) The scholarship is cancelled in principle if the recipient is absent from the university or preparatory Japanese-teaching institution for an extended period. The scholarship will be also cancelled in principle in the following situations. If the recipient has been receiving the scholarship despite his/her falling under any of the following situations, the recipient will be ordered to return the amount of scholarship that he/she received during the period wherein he/she was involved with any of the following situations. ? The recipient is determined to have made a false statement on his/her application; ? The recipient violates any article of his/her pledge to the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; ? The recipient violates any Japanese laws and is sentenced to imprisonment with or without work for life or for a period of exceeding 1 year. However, this shall not apply to those who were found guilty with suspension of execution of sentences; ? The recipient is subject to disciplinary action by the university, including expulsion(The scholarship payment may be stopped during the period up until punishment is decided by the university, etc.); ? It has been determined that it will be impossible for the recipient to complete the training course within the standard time period because of poor academic grades or suspension from the university; ? The recipient’s residence status has changed to one other than College Student as defined in the Appended Table I-4 of the Immigration Act; ? The recipient has received a scholarship from another institution (excluding those specified for research expenditures). ? The recipient has proceeded to a higher level of education without receiving approval for an extension of the period of the scholarship.
Traveling Costs ? Transportation to Japan: The recipient will be provided, according to his/her itinerary and route as designated by MEXT, with an economy-class airplane ticket from the international airport nearest to his/her home country residence * to the New Tokyo International Airport or any other international airport that the appointed university usually uses. Expenses such as inland transportation from his/her home address to the international airport, airport tax, airport usage fees, special taxes on travel, or inland transportation within Japan will NOT be covered. (*The address in the country of the recipient’s nationality stated in the application form is in principle regarded as the recipient’s “home country residence.”) ? Transportation from Japan: In principle, the recipient who returns to his/her home country within the fixed period after the expiration of his/her scholarship will be provided, upon application, with an economy-class airplane ticket for travel from the New Tokyo International Airport or any other international airport that the appointed university usually uses to the international airport nearest to his/her home address. Note 1: If a grantee returns home without the granting of an extension even though he/she may have applied for an extension of the scholarship period, he/she will not, in principle, be reimbursed for the travel expenses to return to the home country. Note 2: Any aviation and accident insurance to and from Japan shall be paid for by the recipient. Note 3: If a grantee continues to stay in Japan after the scholarship period has ended, he/she will not be paid travel expenses to return to the home country for a temporary return.
Tuition and Other Fees: Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition at universities will be paid by the Japanese government.
Scholarship can be taken at Japan

Eligibility: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is now accepting applications from overseas students for study in Japan. The aim is to foster human resources who will become bridges of friendship between their country and Japan through study in Japan and who will contribute to the development of both countries and the wider world.
Nationality: Applicants must have the nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan. An applicant who has Japanese nationality at the time of application is not eligible. However, persons with dual nationality who hold Japanese nationality and whose place of residence at the time of application is outside of Japan are eligible to apply as long as they choose the nationality of the foreign country and give up their Japanese nationality by the date of their arrival in Japan. Applicant screening will be conducted at the Japanese diplomatic mission in the country of applicant’s nationality.
Age: Applicants generally must have been born on April 2, 1995, and April 1, 2000. 2
 Academic Background: Applicants must either have completed 12 years of regular school education or have graduated from a school equivalent to an upper secondary school in Japan. (Applicants who will meet the above qualifications by March 2017 are eligible. Includes those wishing to enroll for direct placement in the fall term who are expected to graduate by the end of August 2017.) Applicants who satisfy the entrance requirements for a Japanese university are also eligible. (4) Japanese Language: Applicants must be willing to learn Japanese. Applicants must be interested in Japan and be willing to deepen their understanding of Japan after arriving in Japan. In addition, in principle, applicants must be willing to carry out their academic studies in Japan in Japanese.
 Health: Applicants must be free from any mental or physical disabilities that would impede the pursuit of study at Japanese universities.
 Arrival in Japan: In principle, applicants must be able to arrive in Japan between the 1st and ?th of April 2017. If an applicant is to enroll in his/her university from the fall semester through direct placement, he or she must be able to leave for and arrive in Japan by the date specified by the accepting university.
Visa Requirement: Applicants must acquire College Student (ryugaku) visas before entering Japan. They then enter Japan with the College Student (ryugaku) residence status. Please also note that those who change their visa status to one other than College Student after arrival in Japan will lose their qualification to be Japanese Government Scholarship recipients from the date when their visa status changes.
Others: While the applicant is studying in Japan, he/she shall contribute to mutual understanding between Japan and the home country by participating in activities at schools and communities with the aim of contributing to the internationalization of Japan. The applicant shall make efforts to promote relations between the home country and Japan by maintaining close relations with the university attended after graduation, cooperating with the conducting of surveys and questionnaires after the return home, and cooperating with all relevant projects and events conducted by Japanese diplomatic missions in the applicant’s home country.

Nationality: Students who have the nationality of a country which has diplomatic relations with the Japanese government can apply for this scholarship.
List of Countries: (Asia-Pacific: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Kiribati, Republic of Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam. North America: Canada and United States of America. Latin America and the Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentine, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Commonwealth of Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay and Venezuela. Europe: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyz Republic, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan and Vatican. Middle East: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Palestinian Authority. Africa: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabonese Republic, Gambia, Ghana, Republic of Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Zambia, Uganda and Zimbabwe)

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must either have completed 12 years of regular school education or have graduated from a school equivalent to an upper secondary school in Japan. (Applicants who will meet the above qualifications by March 2017 are eligible. Includes those wishing to enroll for direct placement in the fall term who are expected to graduate by the end of August 2017.) Applicants who satisfy the entrance requirements for a Japanese university are also eligible.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

How to Apply: Applicants will need to submit:
Application Form (a prescribed form)
Placement Preference Form
Academic transcript for the past 3 years
Graduation certificate from the last school attended (or certificate of expected graduation for an applicant due to graduate) transcript issued either by alma master or by applicants’ national government
Recommendation from the principal or the adviser of the last school attended
Medical certificate
Certificate of enrollment (for an applicant currently enrolled in a university) if applicable
Certificate of passage of university entrance qualification examination (if applicable
Application Deadline: The deadline of the applications differs according to the country. Please contact with Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country.

Scholarship Link


Wednesday 25 May 2016

Internship Dods EU Monitoring

Job details:
Dods EU Monitoring is the leading provider of fast and accurate information about developments in EU affairs. We provide tailored political intelligence and analysis to the EU public affairs community.
Dods is looking for an Intern to support its EU monitoring team in Brussels for approximatively five months. The role would suit a recent graduate in European studies and with an excellent command of English language. The internship is paid.
Role will involve:
Preparing and editing agendas;
Supporting consultants in their daily monitoring tasks including research for clients;
Writing reports in English on the basis of parliamentary committee meetings/plenary debates and press conferences.
Requirements:
Excellent command of English language;
EU studies, good knowledge of EU legislative procedures;
Reliable, good team player.
Starting date: As soon as possible
Job Contact: Please send your CV and a covering letter to jobs@dods.eu with intern position in the subject line of the email.

Deadline for applying: May 31 2016


Tuesday 24 May 2016

Coventry University International Dean’s Excellence in Academia Scholarships for Study in United Kingdom

If you would like to study in Coventry University, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time Postgraduates Program in Health & Life Sciences you can avail Coventry University International Dean’s Excellence in Academia Scholarships which is being offered by the Coventry University.
This is a Postgraduates Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from International Students to apply for the same. Only 5 such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 25-Jul-16.
This Scholarship will offer you each be awarded a maximum of £3,000. Payments will be £2,000 towards tuition fees, with a further £1,000 being awarded to students who go on to achieve a distinction for Complete Course Duration.

Name of Scholarships:
Coventry University International Dean’s Excellence in Academia Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by:
the Coventry University
Scholarship Offers:
This is a fantastic opportunity for 5 students applying to the Faculty of Health & Life Sciences to each be awarded a maximum of £3,000. Payments will be £2,000 towards tuition fees, with a further £1,000 being awarded to students who go on to achieve a distinction.
Duration of Reward / Grant:
Complete Course Duration
Education Field:
Health & Life Sciences
Education Level:
Postgraduates Program
Based on:
Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:
Coventry University, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from:
 International Students
Number of Awards / Scholarships:
5
Important Dates:
Open Date: Not Available
Last Date: 25-Jul-16
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:-
Be an international fee paying student
Be a self-funded student
Have been offered a place to study at one of Coventry University’s Faculty of Health & Life Sciences full-time postgraduate courses.
Hold at least a 2:1 or equivalent.
Complete a scholarship application form including a statement of support which should not exceed 500 words prior to the application deadline of 25th July 2016.
The successful recipients of the awards should be prepared to represent Coventry University as a student ambassador alongside their studies. They will be required to work with the International Office to provide information which can be included for promotional purposes, including, but not limited to, the regular contribution of material for a blog.
Important Information:
Contact eMail Id: scholarships.io@coventry.ac.uk

To apply for the above scholarship / award / grant you should submit the following documents and should possess the following:
Applications should be sent via E-mail and also by Post. The scholarship procedure is separate from applicants admission application and university need all the following documents to consider their application:-
Their completed scholarship application form.
A copy of applicants offer letter from Coventry University.
Once all the information has been received by the Coventry University 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 Coventry University International Dean’s Excellence in Academia Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/new-students/international-scholarships-and-discounts/international-scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship-/faculty-of-engineering-environment-computing-international-deans-excellence-in-academia-scholars

RUB Deutschlandstipendium Scholarships for Study in Ruhr-University, Germany

If you would like to study in Ruhr-University, Germany and pursue Full Time First Time or Second Degree Program in
Arts and Social Sciences: Faculty of Protestant Theology; Faculty of Catholic Theology; Faculty of Philosophy and Education; Faculty of History; Faculty of Philology; Law Faculty; Faculty of Economics; Faculty of Social Sciences; Faculty of East Asian Studies; Faculty of Sports Science; Faculty of Psychology
Engineering Sciences: Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Natural Sciences: Faculty of Mathematics; Faculty of Physics and Astronomy; Faculty of Geosciences; Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology Medicine: Medical Faculty you can avail RUB Deutschlandstipendium Scholarships which is being offered by the Ruhr-University Scholarship Fund.
This is a First Time or Second Degree Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from International Students to apply for the same. Only Few such award is being offered and the deadline for application is 31-May-16.
This Scholarship will offer you each receive € 300 per month for a year from the Ruhr-University Scholarship Fund  for 01 Year.

Name of Scholarships:
RUB Deutschlandstipendium Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by:
the Ruhr-University Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Offers:
Students who perform outstandingly academically and are involved in special social engagement can each receive € 300 per month for a year from the Ruhr-University Scholarship Fund.
Duration of Reward / Grant:
01 Year
Education Field:
Arts and Social Sciences: Faculty of Protestant Theology; Faculty of Catholic Theology; Faculty of Philosophy and Education; Faculty of History; Faculty of Philology; Law Faculty; Faculty of Economics; Faculty of Social Sciences; Faculty of East Asian Studies; Faculty of Sports Science; Faculty of Psychology
Engineering Sciences: Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Natural Sciences: Faculty of Mathematics; Faculty of Physics and Astronomy; Faculty of Geosciences; Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology Medicine: Medical Faculty.
Education Level:
First Time or Second Degree Program
Based on:
Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:
Ruhr-University, Germany
Students are eligible from:
 International Students
Number of Awards / Scholarships:
Few
Important Dates:
Open Date: Not Available
Last Date: 31-May-16
Eligibility:
The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for this scholarship:-
The basic criteria of the scholarship programme apply: outstanding academic performance and special social engagement; first degrees, Master courses and second degree studies can be funded.
The faculty-specific scholarships are awarded by the faculties on the basis of the student’s academic performance.
These scholarships might be awarded only to students who are in a specific semester.
International applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.
Important Information:
Contact eMail Id: bildungsfonds@rub.de

To apply for the above scholarship / award / grant you should submit the following documents and should possess the following:
The mode of application is Online. The following information is required in online application:
Transcript of records (PDF)
Information on social engagement (max. 500 words)
Letter of motivation (max. 500 words)
Please Notice: Upload only the transcript of records; otherwise their application will be rejected! High-school graduates and first semester students upload the high-school diploma. Students who are enrolled at RUB are treated preferred.
Once all the information has been received by the Ruhr-University Scholarship Fund 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 RUB Deutschlandstipendium Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/bildungsfonds/info-studierende/en/index_en.html


Goldsmiths College, University of London International Scholarships in UK, 2016

Goldsmiths College, University of London is pleased to offer scholarships to undertake full-time undergraduate, postgraduate, international foundation certificate and graduate diploma. International students are eligible to apply.
The aim of the Goldsmiths International Scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able students from any nationality.
Goldsmiths, University of London is a public research university specializing in the Arts, Design, Humanities and Social Sciences. It is a constituent college within the University of London.
Applicants must have 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in the written element and no individual element lower than 6.0).
Course Level: Scholarships are available to prospective international students studying for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, International Foundation Certificate and Graduate Diploma.
Study Subject: Scholarships are offered in diverse fields to help students in upgrading their education.
Scholarship Award: Scholarships provides a £2,500 fee waiver for first year of study.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply applicants must have received and accepted their offer of a place on a full-time taught programme starting in September 2016. The following levels of study are eligible to apply:
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
International Foundation Certificate
Graduate Diploma
Applicants must be regarded as International for fee purposes and be self-financing their studies.
Please note that students who have already started their course are not eligible to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other Goldsmith financial award.
Nationality: International Students are eligible to apply.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have their previous degree.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: Applicants must have 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in the written element and no individual element lower than 6.0).
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. As part of the application, applicants will need to complete a 250 word supporting statement including:
Reasons why they should be awarded the scholarship, demonstrating a mixture of academic merit or outstanding achievement in a particular field of activity be it creative or sporting
A description of the positive contributions they will bring to the course and wider institution
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 19th June 2016.
Scholarship Link


City University London Dean’s Scholarships for Study in United Kingdom

If you would like to study in City University London, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time and Part Time MSc Program in MSc Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care courses in the October or January intake or MSc Health Psychology/Psychology and Health in the October intake you can avail City University London Dean’s Scholarships which is being offered by the City University London.
This is a MSc Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from UK/EU and International Students to apply for the same. Only Few such award is being offered and the deadline for application is
MSc Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care applications for September 2016 is 22nd August 2016.
MSc Health Psychology/Psychology and Health applications for October 2016 is 22nd August 2016.
This Scholarship will offer you:-
MSc Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care: The Scholarship amount is a total of £2,500 for both full-time and part-time students and several scholarships will be awarded in total at the start of the first year of the course. The total amount will be awarded in the form of a fee waiver at the start of the academic year for full-time students, and half of the amount will be awarded in the form of a fee waiver for part-time students in the first and second years of study.
MSc Health Psychology/Psychology and Health: The Scholarship amount is a total of £1,000 for both full-time and part-time students and 10 scholarships will be awarded in total at the start of the first year of the course. The total amount will be awarded in the form of a fee waiver at the start of the academic year for full-time students, and half of the amount will be awarded in the form of a fee waiver for part-time students in the first and second years of study. for Academic Year.

Name of Scholarships:
City University London Dean’s Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by:
the City University London
Scholarship Offers:
MSc Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care: The Scholarship amount is a total of £2,500 for both full-time and part-time students and several scholarships will be awarded in total at the start of the first year of the course. The total amount will be awarded in the form of a fee waiver at the start of the academic year for full-time students, and half of the amount will be awarded in the form of a fee waiver for part-time students in the first and second years of study.
MSc Health Psychology/Psychology and Health: The Scholarship amount is a total of £1,000 for both full-time and part-time students and 10 scholarships will be awarded in total at the start of the first year of the course. The total amount will be awarded in the form of a fee waiver at the start of the academic year for full-time students, and half of the amount will be awarded in the form of a fee waiver for part-time students in the first and second years of study.
Duration of Reward / Grant:
Academic Year
Education Field:
MSc Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care courses in the October or January intake or MSc Health Psychology/ Psychology and Health in the October intake.
Education Level:
MSc Program
Based on:
Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:
City University London, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from:
 UK/EU and International Students
Number of Awards / Scholarships:
Few
Important Dates:
Open Date: Not Available
Last Date: Deadline for MSc Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care applications for September 2016 is 22nd August 2016.Deadline for MSc Health Psychology/Psychology and Health applications for October 2016 is 22nd August 2016.
Eligibility:
Be a self-funded student and not in receipt of any other scholarships;
Be a full or part time student;
Demonstrate academic and/or clinical excellence and a commitment to advancing their clinical and/or academic skills;
Be in their first year of postgraduate study for the October or January intake on any one of the routes of the MSc Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care course or
Be in their first year of postgraduate study for the October intake on the MSc Health Psychology/Psychology and Health course.
Important Information:
Contact eMail Id: pghealth@city.ac.uk

To apply for the above scholarship / award / grant you should submit the following documents and should possess the following:
The mode of applying is Electronically. In order to be eligible applicants had to submit the following documents:
To apply, please write a statement (of up to 800 words in length) explaining why they believe they should be awarded the scholarship, why they want to do the course and how they will use it to shape their future career. Please use the official scholarships form, remembering to include a word count. Applicants can upload the statement as a supplementary document in their online application, or email it to their Programme Administration team at pghealth-at-city.ac.uk if they have already applied. Please state their full name and student number if this is known, together with the full name of the course for which they have registered.
Once all the information has been received by the City University London 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 City University London Dean’s Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.city.ac.uk/health/the-deans-scholarships-for-academic-and-clinical-excellence


Monday 23 May 2016

Trainee Communications

ICA - International Co-operative Alliance
Brussels, Belgium
The International Co-operative Alliance is an independent, non-governmental organisation established in 1895 to unite, represent and serve co-operatives worldwide. It provides a global voice and forum for knowledge, expertise and coordinated action for and about co-operatives. The Alliance members are international and national co-operative organisations across 100 countries from all sectors of the economy, including agriculture, industry, services, banking, retail, fisheries, health, housing and insurance. Through its membership, the Alliance gives a voice to one billion of the world’s citizens. More information is available at: www.ica.coop.
Against the background of cooperative enterprises enabling people around the world to become protagonists of their own social and economic development, the programme ‘Cooperatives in Development – People-centred businesses in action’ will work on promoting the cooperative business model in global and local development policies, and strengthening cooperative organisations as viable actors in development processes in their own rights. This programme will run from March 2016 to September 2020, and be led by the Alliance global office, in coordination with the four regional Alliance offices for Europe, Africa, Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
PRINCIPAL ROLES AND RESPONSABILITIES
The trainee will be in charge of supporting all communication tasks within the EU development program. S/he will assist the preparation of visibility material for conferences, seminars, events, publications, etc. in line with the EU guidelines. S/he will also be in charge of updating the social media and implementing digital, online and off-line communication, including the drafting of press releases and newsletters.
Key responsibilities are:
Implement the joint visibility strategy under the supervision of the communication director;
Create written and visual content for online and offline communication channels including web, intranet, social media and newsletters;
Support the setting-up of an online platform with an external web-design and IT programming team;
Contribute to events’ organisation such as institutional meetings and workshops;
Follow and report on communication statistics;
Analyse media coverage;
Manage the organisation’s outreach database;
Participate in communication training sessions;
Support logistics and other tasks at international meetings;
Conduct any other task linked to the program or to the activities of the ICA.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Essential
Master’s degree in related discipline;
Some experience in writing, editing, publishing, graphic design and/or audio-visual production, preferably in the field of development cooperation;
Substantive understanding of political issues and trends;
Ability to maintain effective working relations;
Ability to organise, plan and implement work assignments with tight deadlines;
Excellent command of English, both spoken and written;
Strong writing and presentation skills, having a keen eye for detail;
Excellent ICT skills; eager to keep up-to-date with new communication tools and practices; knowledge of classic and social media channels;
Ability to work in a multi-national environment; excellent interpersonal skills;
Demonstrate commitment to the cooperative values and principles;
Communicative team member and good networker.
Desirable
Knowledge of the cooperative model is a strong asset;
An advanced university degree on International Affairs, Political or Social Science, Communications, PR, Journalism;
Experience on development programmes with a government, international organisation, or civil society organisation is an asset;
Knowledge of other languages, particularly French and/or Spanish.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Starting date is the 20th of June 2016, for a duration of 6 months.
Located at the International Co-operative Alliance Office (Brussels, Belgium). The office language is English.
The internship will be remunerated, with an allowance foreseen by the ‘Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle’.
APPLICATIONS:
Interested candidates are asked to apply by submitting the filled in application form and a detailed CV torecruitment@ica.coop. Please mention in the email subject your name followed by ‘Internship Communications’.
Deadline for applications is the 30th May 2016 (18h CET).
Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Interviews will take place at our offices beginning of June 2016.


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.
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.


University of Cambridge MOOC for English Language Teaching

University of Cambridge is offering massive open online course (MOOC), “Exploring the World of English Language Teaching”. It will help applicant to understand what it’s like to be an English language teacher.
The course covers topics such as motivating learners, developing communication skills, and resources to use in the classroom. This 6-week course starts on 6 June 2016.
Course At A Glance
Length: 6 weeks
Effort: 2 hours pw
Subject: English language
Institution: University of Cambridge and FutureLearn
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes
Session: Starts on June 6, 2016
Providers’ Details
Cambridge English Language Assessment is a part of Cambridge Assessment, a not-for-profit department of the University of Cambridge. Their role is to develop and deliver English language testing, teacher development and curriculum reform worldwide, as part of the University’s educational mission. They have around 650 staff working in offices in more than 20 countries worldwide and a global network of 2,800 authorised centres who deliver our exams.
FutureLearn is a social learning platform based in the UK and providing free, online courses from the world’s leading educators. They have over 3 million registered learners studying over 6.5 million courses.
About This Course
Thousands of English language teachers take up posts around the globe every year, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) to different nationalities and speakers.
If you’re thinking about joining them, this free online course will help you find out more about the world of English Language Teaching (ELT). The course covers topics such as motivating learners, developing communication skills, and resources to use in the classroom.
Why Take This Course?
It will help you to understand what it’s like to be an English language teacher. If you’re thinking about travelling and teaching abroad, this MOOC can help you learn about the skills that English language teachers need and what training is available.
Learning Outcomes
The course will run over six weeks and feature learners from different countries and teachers who’ve taught all over the world, giving ideas and information on key areas of English language teaching.
Applicant will also learn more about where their new adventure can take them, and find out the best way to get started.
From teaching children in Vietnam, to teaching business people in Switzerland, University will give applicant a taste of what they shall need to know. University will provide ideas on practical activities they can use in class and show how they can look at English from a whole new viewpoint.
Instructors
Marie Therese Swabey
English Language Teacher, Teacher Trainer, Assessor and Joint Chief Assessor for a range of teaching qualifications from Cambridge English.
Monica Poulter
Teacher Development Manager at Cambridge English with over 20 years’ experience developing qualifications for English language teachers. Formerly a teacher and teacher trainer in a range of contexts.
Requirements
This course is designed for anyone with an interest in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), either in your own country or abroad. No prior knowledge is required to take part in the course.
How To Join This Course
Go to the course website link.
-Sign Up At FutureLearn
-Select a course and Join
-Once a course has started, applicant will be able to access the course material
-After the start date, student will be able to access the course by following the Go To Course link on My Courses page.
-Applicants can buy, to show that they have completed a FutureLearn course.
-On some FutureLearn courses, learners will be able to pay to take an exam to qualify for a Statement of Attainment. (These are university-branded, printed certificates that provide proof of learning on the course topic(s)).



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