University of Westminster Scholarship for Developing Countries in UK

Deadline: 04 May 2017
Open to: students
Scholarship: full tuition fee award, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London

Description

The University of Westminster is inviting applications for scholarship for masters students. International student from a developing country can apply for these scholarships.

University of Westminster prestigious scholarship is aimed at fully funding a student for full-time studies.

The Aim of the University is to vibrant learning environment – fostering innovation and creativity, informed by practice, inspired by research, focusing on the globally relevant areas in which we excel.

Eligibility

Applicants must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters;

International student from a developing country can apply for these scholarships;

Applicant must have equivalent to a UK First Class Honours degree, financial need and development potential.

Scholarship

 Full tuition fee award, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.

How to apply?

In order to apply please fill the application.

For more information please visit the official web page.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/02/24/university-westminster-scholarship-developing-countries-uk/#ixzz4Zzvmkph9

Eotvos Lorand University Scholarships

Deadline: 5 March 2017
Open to: foreign students
Scholarship: includes tuition fee, monthly stipend and accomodation

Description

Stipendium Hungaricum is a scholarship program for international students, founded by the Hungarian Government in 2013. The program aims to promote cultural understanding, economic and cultural relations between Hungary and other countries. The program seeks to promote cultural understanding, economic and cultural relations between Hungary and other countries. Eotvos Lorand University is a Hungarian public research university based in Budapest. Founded in 1635, ELTE is one of the largest and the most prestigious public higher education institutions in Hungary.
Fields of studies: Faculty of Education and Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Informatics, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Social Sciences

Eligibility

The Stipendium Hungaricum Programme is based on effective bilateral educational cooperation agreements between the Ministry of Human Capacities of Hungary and the partner’s Ministry responsible for higher education.
Applications will be considered eligible if the applicant is nominated by the competent authorities of the Sending Partner.

Scholarship

Relevant for every full-time scholarship holder

No tuition fee;

Monthly stipend;

In case of non-degree, BA/BSc, MA/MSc and one-tier master level programs: 130 EUR /month contribution to the living expenses in Hungary, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies;
In case of doctoral programs 450 Euro/month for the first phase of education (4 semesters) and 580 EUR for the second phase (4 semesters), for 12 months a year, until completion of studies;

Dormitory place or additional contribution to accommodation costs: 130 EUR;

Health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act No. 80 of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to 205 EUR a year/person.

How to Apply

All applications shall also be submitted to the responsible authority of the Sending Partner;

Each Sending Partner might have different deadlines and requirements for submitting the application material;

Applicants are strongly advised to contact the responsible authority at their Sending Partner as soon as possible and inquire about the exact procedures;

For contact details of the responsible authority of the Sending Partner, please visit our website 

A nomination list, including a reserve list, will be forwarded to Tempus Public Foundation by the Sending Partner at the beginning of April 2017;

Applications will be considered only if the applicant is nominated by the Sending Partner. No other applications will be considered.

More information on the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/02/27/eotvos-lorand-university-scholarships/#ixzz4ZzvZweKJ

Call for applications Global Cultural Leadership Programme 2017

Deadline:  25 March 2017, at 23:59 CET (Brussels) time.
Open to: nationals of (and are working for organisations in) Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, India, Mexico, Russia, the Republic of South Africa, the Republic of South Korea or the USA as well as nationals of (and are working for organisations in) the 28 Member States of the European Union.
Venue: 19-23 June 2017 in  Athens, Greece

Description

Are you a young cultural practitioner looking to develop and strengthen your cultural leadership skills? Then the Global Cultural Leadership Programme is designed just for you!

Through its framework, content and methodology, the Global Cultural Leadership Programme (GCLP) specifically aims to improve the skills of cultural managers, as well as develop collaborative peer-to-peer learning and network building.

The programme offers a set of learning modules, tools and manuals for practice-based learning, giving you opportunities to build meaningful collaborations at the global level, and enabling you to develop fresh insights into international cultural collaboration practices.For the second edition of the GCLP, the Cultural Diplomacy Platform is looking specifically for applications from outstanding cultural managers from the ten Strategic Partners of the EU (three participants from each of these ten countries: Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, India, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, South Korea and the USA), as well as from the 28 European Union Member States (ten participants, each from a different EU countries).

The participants to the GCLP 2017 will come from different fields of relevant cultural practice in their respective countries and represent sectors that are specifically interested in reaching out with their work globally.

This second edition of the GCLP will take place in Athens, Greece on 19-23 June 2017.

Eligibility

The 40 participants of the Global Cultural Leadership Programme (GCLP) will come from different fields of relevant cultural practice in their countries and represent sectors that are specifically interested in reaching out with their work globally. For the second edition of the programme, the Cultural Diplomacy Platform will look specifically for applications from outstanding cultural managers who fill in the criteria below: 

Geographical criteria:

are nationals/permanent residents of (and are working for organisations in) Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, India, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, South Korea or the USA (a maximum of three participants from each of these ten countries will be selected),

are nationals/permanent residents of (and are working for organisations in) the 28 EU Member States

(a maximum of ten EU participants in total will be selected, each one from a different EU country).

Professional experience:

work for a cultural civil society organisation (NGO), a cultural enterprise (social or for profitmaking) or a public cultural institution (such as museums, libraries, or music venues that operate on local, regional and national levels), 

have relevant working experience in the field of 3 to 5 years,

have (some) previous experience in international networking and cultural exchange,

are working in a field or position that allows them to act as local/national multipliers of new leadership knowledge and global cultural networking, and

hold a relevant (leading) position in their organisation.

Thematic interest:

are strongly interested in international cultural collaboration and wish to further develop professionally in a global working context,

show a strong awareness of intercultural sensitivities and are passionate about working on cultural issues and topics of global relevance.

Language criteria and age requirements

have a very good working knowledge of English,

are (preferably) 25-39 years of age.

Costs

As stated in the Call for Participants, all travel (full roundtrip flights and local transports in Malta) and accommodation (5 hotel nights, including breakfast) costs for selected participants will be covered by the Programme.

Most of the meals will also be covered by the Programme. The Programme does not cover the local transport in your own country.

There is no additional participation fee.

Application

Candidates will be selected by the management team of the Cultural Diplomacy Platform and the five experts/tutors who deliver the programme.

Selected candidates (30 from the ten Strategic Partners of the EU, and ten from the EU) will be informed about their participation by mid-April 2017.

The management team will assist selected participants in their travel preparations (including visas) and bookings. 

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section 

The official web-page.

American Institute on Political and Economic Systems (AIPES) - Summer school

EU Advocacy and Research Intern

PlasticsEurope is one of the leading European trade associations with centres in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. We are networking with European and national plastics associations and have more than 100 member companies, producing over 90% of all polymers across the EU 28 member states plus Norway, Switzerland and Turkey. The European plastics industry makes a significant contribution to the welfare in Europe by enabling innovation, creating quality of life to citizens and facilitating resource efficiency and climate protection. More than 1.45 million people are working in about 62,000 companies (mainly small and medium sized companies in the converting sector) to create a turnover in excess of 300 bn EUR per year. The plastics industry includes polymer producers - represented by PlasticsEurope, converters - represented by EuPC and machine manufacturers - represented by EUROMAP.

We are looking for a (m/f)

EU Advocacy and Research Intern

for a six month internship to support in all advocacy activities

The position is for a highly motivated, well organised and efficient candidate who is looking to gain hands-on EU policy and advocacy experience and country and issue-specific knowledge.

Responsibilities:

Research and draft background materials on EU policy and activities

Support the advocacy team in monitoring closely and preparing regular news summaries and updates on EU policies and institutions, as well as EU member state developments;

Review and prepare summaries and analysis of EU policy documents

Attend advocacy meetings, conferences and events and prepare event reports and meeting notes

Provide general administrative support

Requirements:

An undergraduate degree or in pursuit of a degree, preferably in European studies, Economics, Law, Political Science or similar

Knowledge of EU policy and decision-making procedures and institutions

Strong research skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail

Analytical skills and ability to digest complex information into concise and informative briefs

Strong oral and written skills in English

Knowledge of other European languages would be an asset

Possession of a EU passport, student visa, or other means of residing in Belgium for a minimum of six months

If you wish to apply please send your CV (maximum two pages) and cover letter (maximum one page) to advocacy@plasticseurope.org by Monday 6 March 2017. Please do not forget to mention when you would be available to start.

Queen Margaret University Scholarships for International Students in UK, 2017

The University has a number of Queen Margaret University Scholarships available for September 2017 start courses. These scholarships are available for new international students undertaking their first year of study on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the academic year 2017-18.

Queen Margaret University is a modern university located in Musselburgh, East Lothian near Edinburgh in Scotland. It is named after Saint Margaret, wife of King Malcolm III of Scotland.

Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: University is pleased to offer competitive scholarships of £3,000 each for new international students. The scholarship is granted as a reduction of the tuition fee and is available to students who are self-funding with an international tuition fee of more than £9,000 for a single year of study only.

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: Applications are accepted from students holding an offer at Queen Margaret University for a place on a postgraduate degree programme commencing in September 2016. Students do not have to have accepted their place at the time of application. Applicants must also be self-funding (i.e. not funded by a sponsor) and on a programme with an international tuition fee of more than £9000 per year.

Nationality: International students can apply for Queen Margaret University Scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have their previous degree.

English Language Requirement: The minimum English language qualifications that we will accept are:

Undergraduate: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each language skill

Postgraduate: IELTS: 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each language skill

How to Apply: To apply for a QMU scholarship applicant must complete the attached application form. In particular student should complete a supporting statement of between 500 and 1000 words. You should include in this statement

Your reasons for choosing your degree programme AND how this particular course would be of benefit to you in your future career

Information on any noteworthy academic or professional achievements to-date

A description of the positive financial impact that the Scholarship would have on you (e.g. you may wish to provide information on your typical income and any financial commitments that you have)

Any other matter which you may consider to be relevant to your application

No additional documentation (e.g. CV’s, reference or statements) will be considered and should not be sent. Your university application form will not be used as part of the decision making process. The statement will be assessed by a panel and applicants will be notified of a decision by within 6 weeks of the specified closing date.

Please send completed application either as an email attachment to international@qmu.ac.uk or print of the application form and send by post.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The closing date for those starting a course in September 2017 is March 31, 2017.

Scholarship Link

International Scholarships for Contemporary Japan Program (CJP) at KGU in Japan, 2017-2018

Kwansei Gakuin University is offering International Scholarships for Contemporary Japan Program (CJP). In order to attend Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU) as an exchange student, students must be enrolled at their of KGU’s partner universities

The Contemporary Japan Program is specially designed for incoming exchange students to Kwansei Gakuin University. Exchange students are offered a choice between two study tracks that will define the main focus of their time at KGU, the “Japanese Language Track” and the “Modern Japan Track”.

Kwansei Gakuin University, colloquially abbreviated to Kangaku, is a non-denominational Christian private and coeducational university in Nishinomiya, Sanda, Osaka City, and Tokyo, Japan.

No prior knowledge of Japanese Language is necessary to study at KGU as an exchange student.

Course Level: Scholarships are awarded to study in Japan for a semester or an academic year.

Study Subject: Scholarships are available for pursuing Contemporary Japan Program (CJP).

Scholarship Award:

The JASSO scholarship: The Japan Student Service Organization (JASSO) offers a limited amount of scholarships for incoming exchange students requiring financial support and fulfilling the specific prerequisites for nomination to study in Japan for a semester or an academic year. This scholarship includes a monthly stipend of ¥80,000 (estimated) which will be provided after arriving in Japan. The number of scholarships available varies each year according to government funding. JASSO Scholarship recipients are forbidden from concurrently receiving other scholarships which pay the equivalent of a monthly stipend of the amount of the JASSO Scholarship or higher. Recipients receiving any such additional scholarship will lose the JASSO Scholarship. Applicants may concurrently apply for such scholarships, but will have to decline them should the JASSO Scholarship be awarded.

Other external scholarships: KGU may be able to nominate incoming exchange students for other external scholarship. In this case, KGU will

contact students who submitted a Scholarship Application Form and fulfill specific prerequisites for each different scholarship. KGU may require the student to submit extra documents such as a proof of the family’s income.

Scholarship can be taken in Japan

Eligibility: In order to attend Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU) as an exchange student, students must be enrolled at one of KGU’s partner universities. Candidates who have been officially nominated by their partner institutions must fulfill the following requirements

A student who has good character and performed well academically in their home institution. The students’ grades from the previous academic year must be equal exceed 2.30 according to the scholarship GPA formula below. Academic transcripts for the previous semester will be sufficient if transcripts for the whole academic year are unavailable. Moreover, in the rare case that student’s grades cannot be calculated according to the Scholarship GPA Evaluation Chart, the student will need to and then a letter of recommendation which states that the nominee

performs well academically to the standards we require for a scholarship nomination will be substituted. This letter must be written by a member of academic or administrative staff from the home institution.

A student who has a clear purpose for studying in Japan and who will benefit from the exchange experience.

A student who needs financial assistance for studying in Japan. Students with a family income lower than 8,000,000 JPY per year will be considered preferentially.

A student who will continue their studies and/or who will receive a degree at their home university after completion of the exchange program.

A student who will have the visa status of college student when coming to Japan. Japanese Nationals are not eligible.

If a student is awarded another scholarship for his/her studies in Japan, the amount of money received from that scholarship should not exceed the amount of the scholarship received through KGU.

A student who hasn’t received a scholarship in the past to come and study in Japan as an exchange student. Or if a student has received a scholarship in the past as an exchange student at least 3 years must have passed since receiving the scholarship

Nationality: International students can apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Test Requirement: Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 or the equivalent level is required. Students who wish to take regular university courses at KGU during their exchange must have already passed JLPT N1, or pass the Regular Course Aptitude test (JLPT N1 equivalent level) after arriving in Japan (also held during orientation). Those who have passed JLPT N1 should submit a document of proof with their application.

English Language Requirement: No prior knowledge of Japanese Language is necessary to study at KGU as an exchange student. However please note that to register in the Japanese Language Track, you have to master the two Japanese scripts, hiragana and katakana, by the time you arrive to Japan as proved by the results of your placement tests. If you choose to

How to Apply:  Responsibilities of the Applicant

Submit the Scholarship Application Form to your university administrator / exchange coordinator.

Submit your scholarship GPA score, based on the formula explained above, to your university administrator / exchange coordinator.

Submit a one-page essay detailing Reasons for Applying for the Scholarship. This essay can be written in Japanese or in English. Please note that this essay is not the ‘Letter of Reason’ that students are required to submit as a part of their application materials.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The following deadlines apply to both full year and semester study abroad applications.
Fall Semester 2017: April 15, 2017
Spring Semester 2018: November 15, 2017

Note: Students applying for scholarships through KGU (including the JASSO Scholarship) must submit all application documents including the scholarship application documents by the deadline.

Scholarship Link

Kingston University Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students in UK, 2017

The International Office is pleased to offer 40 international scholarships at Kingston University. Scholarships are awarded to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.

Kingston University is offering these scholarships encourage academic excellence, increase the diversity of student population and to develop relationships.

The university’s aim is to be internationally recognised for a creative approach to education that has practical outcomes which benefit people and communities.University rated among top 15 per cent in globe in latest QS World University Rankings Kingston University rated among top 15 per cent in globe in latest QS World University Rankings.

Students from outside the United Kingdom need to meet Kingston University’s English language requirements – these depend on the course they are applying for.

Course Level: Scholarships are awarded to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.

Study Subject: Scholarships are offered over different departments across the University, all offering a diverse range of courses.

Number of Awards: 40 international scholarships to international students.

Scholarship Award: They offer awards to international students totalling £200,000 every year, with our international scholarships each worth £4,000 per year of study.

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: Applicants can apply for an award if they:

are an international student (classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes);

have an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on a course at Kingston for September 2018 entry; and

are not currently registered on an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Kingston University.

Nationality: International students are eligible to apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Academic entry requirements vary so applicants should check their undergraduate and postgraduate course pages for the exact requirements of their chosen course or programme.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Students from outside the United Kingdom need to meet Kingston University’s English language requirements – these depend on the course they are applying for.

Undergraduate study (Academic IELTS)

Subject area	Overall score	Conditions
Art, Design and Architecture courses	6.0	5.5 in all elements
Arts and Social Sciences courses*	6.5	5.5 in all elements
Business and Law courses	6.0	5.5 in all elements
Health, Social Care and Education courses	6.5	5.5 in all elements
Science, Engineering, Computing and Surveying*	6.0	5.5 in all elements

Postgraduate study (Academic IELTS)

Subject area	Overall score	Special conditions
Art, Design and Architecture courses*	6.5	5.5 in all elements
Arts and Social Sciences courses*	6.5	5.5 in all elements
Business and Law courses*	6.5	6.0 in all elements
Health, Social Care and Education courses*	6.5	5.5 in all elements
Science, Engineering, Computing and Surveying*	6.5	6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in all elements

International Scholarships

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Please note that we cannot consider applications received after the deadline. Remember that the scholarships application procedure is separate from the admissions application procedure. You apply for the international scholarship via our online system and you’ll need electronic copies of the documents mentioned in the above section to attach to your application. Please note that you will need electronic copies of the following documents to make your application online:

a copy of your offer letter;

an academic reference letter;

a copy of your academic transcript/worksheet; and

a copy of your Academic IELTS or TOEFL result (where applicable).

Online Application

Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 31, 2017.

Scholarship Link

Dahlem Postdoc Fellowships 2017

Deadline: 15 March 2017
Open to: postdoctoral researchers of all disciplines and all nationalities who hold a doctoral degree, completed their doctoral degree no longer than four years prior to the deadline, have at least six months’ international research experience
Scholarship: a monthly research allowance (300 Euro for office-based/ 600 Euro for field-trip-based/ 900 Euro for lab-based projects)

Description

DAHLEM POSTDOC FELLOWSHIPS provide funding for highly qualified postdoctoral fellows with at least six months of international research experience* to conduct their own research within one of the university’s outstanding collaborative research projects. In addition, international research stays are supported in order to allow researchers to build up a full year of international research experience by the time they complete their DAHLEM POSTDOC FELLOWSHIP.

Eligibility

Applicants have to submit a project plan based on the research fields/ key topics of the participating host research projects of Freie Universität Berlin.

The call is open to:

Postdoctoral researchers of all disciplines and all nationalities;

Hold a doctoral degree (the dissertation must be submitted and proof must be available by the application deadline);

Completed their doctoral degree no longer than four years prior to the deadline (the date on the doctoral certificate applies);

For applicants with children, one year per child will be added to the permitted duration;

Have at least six months’ international research experience, three months of which must be an uninterrupted stay. 

Scholarship

14 months‘ research funding, starting November 1, 2017;

An employment contract at level TV-L FU E13 (which refers to the collective agreement for the public area of Berlin and translates into an annual net salary of approx. 25.600 to 33.400 Euro, depending on previous work experience and marital status);

Social security and health insurance included;

A monthly research allowance (300 Euro for office-based/ 600 Euro for field-trip-based/ 900 Euro for lab-based projects);

Travel allowance for research stays of up to six months at an international research institution;

One-time reimbursement of travel costs when moving to Berlin;

A fully funded intensive German course;

A tailored qualification program delivered by Dahlem Research School.

How to Apply?

To apply, please register with the DRS online application platform. Once registered, fill out the online application form and upload all required documents. Deadline for applications: March 15, 2017, 12 noon. Incomplete applications and applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Documents to be uploaded:

– Project proposal (10 A4 pages max.) including the following points:

Summary of no more than one page;

Context, scientific questions and objectives of your research project;

Current state of research and most relevant literature;

Theoretical framework and research methods

Bibliography/ References.

– Doctoral certificate/ certified translation;
– MA/ MSc or equivalent certificate/ certified translation;
– BA / BSc or equivalent certificate/ certified translation;
– List of publications, presentations, prizes and awards;
– Declaration of Commitment from your proposed scientific advisor and the director of your host collaborative project at Freie Universität Berlin;
– Declaration of Commitment from your proposed international host (for stays of more than six weeks).

More information on the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/02/20/dahlem-postdoc-fellowships-2017/#ixzz4ZWZQ4n6f

Ministry of Foreign Affairs scholarships for applicants from Ukraine, Georgia and Afghanistan

Tallinn University has received funding from the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to offer scholarships for candidates applying for English taught Master’s programmes. 

In 2017, four stipends are available for applicants from Afghanistan, Georgia and Ukraine for the following programmes (one full scholarship per programme):

International Relations programme - for Georgian and Ukrainian applicants
The scholarship covers the tuition fee for two years (2700 EUR per year) and will provide a stipend of 300 EUR per month for two years (18 months).

Human-Computer Interaction programme - for Afghan, Georgian and Ukrainian applicants.
The scholarship covers the tuition fee for two years (2500 EUR per year) and will provide a stipend of 300 EUR per month for two years (18 months).

Digital Learning Games programme - for Georgian and Ukrainian applicants.
The scholarship covers the tuition fee for two years (2500 EUR per year) and will provide a stipend of 300 EUR per month for two years (18 months).

Communication Management programme - for Georgian and Ukrainian applicants.
The scholarship covers the tuition fee for two years (3600 EUR per year) and will provide a stipend of 300 EUR per month for two years (18 months).

The exact conditions of allocating the scholarships for the candidates are still pending and will be announced in the coming weeks.

Contact:

Karolin Mägi
Senior International Marketing Specialist
karolin.magi@tlu.ee

15 Doctoral Positions for International Scholars at University of Bern in Switzerland, 2017

The University of Bern is offering up to 15 doctoral positions for upcoming international scholars. Positions are available for students who have completed all of their studies-to-date outside of Switzerland and achieved outstanding grades in their master’s degree.

The aim of students is to commence and complete your doctoral studies at the University of Bern. All of your academic qualifications to date have been obtained outside of Switzerland, and you have achieved outstanding grades.

The University of Bern is a university in the Swiss capital of Bern and was founded in 1834. It is regulated and financed by the Canton of Bern

Course Level: Positions are available pursuing the doctoral programme.

Study Subject: Positions are open to study the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: The positions are limited to three years, and must commence before the 1st of January 2018. Payment is according to the regulations of the Swiss National Fund (SNF). A prerequisite for the application process, however, is that a doctoral supervisor from the University of Bern is prepared to cover 50% of the wages for the 3 year period.

Scholarship can be taken in Switzerland

Eligibility: For admission at doctoral level, students must

Hold a master’s degree or a licentiate from a Swiss university or Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, or an equivalent university degree and

Students must also fulfil any other requirements set out by the relevant faculty or graduate school (e.g. specific average grades or a specific result in your master’s degree, licentiate, diploma or state exams).

Further training qualifications (Master of Advanced Studies, Executive Master) and degrees from a university of applied sciences or a university of teacher education are not accepted for admission to doctoral studies.

Nationality: International students can apply for these doctoral positions.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants will have completed all of their studies-to-date outside of Switzerland, and achieved outstanding grades in their master’s degree.

English Language Requirement:

How to Apply: Please email your application including any related documents as one pdf to link.fehrenbach-at-entwicklung.unibe.ch. Supporting documents

Application form

Copy of your ID

Cover letter

CV

Copies of academic qualifications

Certification from the university where you attained your master’s degree, that you are permitted to engage in doctoral studies.

Certificates for relevant language skills.

An outline of your planned dissertation (maximum 5000 characters including spaces).

List of publications (if available).

Confirmation from your supervisor at the University of Bern (use the form “Confirmation of Supervisor”).

A letter from your supervisor stating:
-Your potential as a doctoral candidate and the quality of your research project.
-The relevance of your project to the supervisor’s own research or that of the research group with which you will work

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 17, 2017.

Scholarship Link

UfM Internship Programme 2017 in Barcelona, Spain

The UfMS is launching a call for expression of interest of qualified candidates for Internships in 2017. Applications are to be sent following the template that can be found on this webpage, to the address hr.recruitment@ufmsecretariat.org indicating the vacancy area of interest (one area per candidate) and the availability to start the internship in 2017.

The UfMS may use the information provided to contact candidates for Internship vacancies throughout the year. Candidates are encouraged to submit their application using the template and a CV.

Once you have completed and sent your application, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt. Your expression of interest will remain in our database. Should there be an internship opportunity for which you meet the qualification requirements, you will be contacted. Where appropriate, a specific job description and necessary additional information will be published in due time.

Location:

 Spain

 Benefits

The Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean offers challenging opportunities to have an experience in an International Organisation that will enrich your personal and professional career.

The UfM Secretariat offers several opportunities for young graduate and postgraduate students or recently graduated candidates.

Interns receive a monthly allowance of €550.

 Eligibilities

No more than 30 years of age;

Be recent graduates or students in a recognized university or graduate school programme and have completed at the very least two years of undergraduate studies

A working knowledge of English, French or Arabic is required. Knowledge of one of the other two, or Spanish is an asset;

Eligible Regions: 43 Member States of the Union for the Mediterranean

 APPLICATION PROCESS

All interested candidates are invited to apply and submit their application together with a Cover Letter and the internship form to hr.recruitment@ufmsecretariat.org

Applicants should apply to the Internship Programme only if they meet the minimum criteria.

Please note that due to the large number of applicants, the HR unit is not necessarily in a position to reply to each request and only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2017 (5 Days Remaining)

APPLY NOWOFFICIAL LINK

Internship Opportunity at UN Women in Istanbul, Turkey

Applications are invited for the RBM and UN Coordination Intern in Istanbul, Turkey. Under the guidance and supervision of the Coordination and Planning Specialist of UN Women ECA Regional Office (ECA RO), the intern will provide the support to the implementation of 2017 Work Plan of ECA RO, specifically the planned activities in the areas of UN Coordination, planning and RBM.

Location:

 Turkey

 Benefits

Intern will provide the support to the implementation of 2017 Work Plan of ECA RO, specifically the planned activities in the areas of UN Coordination, planning and RBM.

 Eligibilities

Education:

The intern should be pursuing academic studies in public administration, programme management, gender studies, international development, international relations, social sciences or other similar subject at post graduate level.

Be enrolled in a post graduate school programme (second university degree, or equivalent, or higher)

Language:

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required.

Working knowledge of Russian would be an asset.

Experience and skills:

Strong computer skills with the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point are required.

Skills and experience in using basic data analysis functions of Microsoft Excel to analyze quantitative data and to visualize data and findings are required.

Basic knowledge and experience in gender analysis and gender mainstreaming in the development and/or humanitarian context is required.

Experience in conducting comparative/multi-country analysis and generating analytical reports, using quantitative and qualitative methods, would be an asset.

Experience and knowledge in results-based planning, monitoring, reporting and/or evaluation would be an asset.

Experience in supporting gender-related programmes and initiatives at the global, regional or country level would be an asset.

Experience in organizing events and/or training would be an asset.

Conditions:

UN Women will not pay for the internship; all the expenses connected with it will be borne by the intern;

UN Women accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;

The Intern must provide proof of enrolment in a health insurance plan;

The Intern will not be eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UN Women during the period of my internship or for the six months immediately following the expiration date thereof;

The Intern will be personally responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed.

Eligible Regions: Global

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants to the United Nations internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);

Have graduated with a university degree (as (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period.

UN Women will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest. Selected applicants must provide the signed internship application, two letters of recommendation, proof of health insurance and school enrollment, passport, and visa (if applicable).

Application Deadline: March 10, 2017 (15 Days Remaining)

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Internship - Legal Consultants for EHS Law

Enhesa is the market leader in global environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance assurance. As a dynamic and rapidly growing environmental, health and safety consultancy serving corporate clients worldwide, we are constantly seeking to recruit talented and dedicated EHS professionals.

Our mission is to assist our clients in identifying the regulatory requirements they have to comply with, to assist them with ensuring ongoing compliance in practice and to advise them on how to develop their corporate environmental, health and safety strategies. Enhesa’s core clients include Fortune 500 multinational companies.

Enhesa is seeking several interns with various language skills to assist its European team of legal consultants to cover one of these countries: Latin American countries & Portugal, Hungary, Denmark, Netherlands or French speaking countries.

The consultant will be required to research environment, health and safety legal requirements. The consultant may also be required to cover other countries where official documents are published in the language of the country they would be responsible for.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Researching EHS law, regulations and policy in its respective country;

Monitoring existing and draft EHS law to alert industry on future requirements; and

Preparing written reports allowing industry to measure regulatory compliance;

Depending on language skills and experience, the successful candidate will be required to research EHS requirements in other countries.

Your skills and qualification

Law degree;

Strong analytical research and writing skills with a demonstrated ability to research and analyse law and policy in the country of the specified language required;

Next to your native language fluency in English is essential;

Interest in and understanding of EHS law in different related countries and industrial processes.

This 6 months paid-internship will take place in Brussels.

We will endeavour to respond to successful applicants in a timely manner. Due to the high volume of applications received, however, this may take several weeks.

Please address your cover letter and CV to Ms. Khadija El Khadri and submit your application with the reference BRU Internship and clearly indicate the country you are applying for to recruitment@enhesa.com.

Excellence Scholarships for International Students University of Limoges in France

Deadline: 1 April 2017
Open to: international students for pursuing master and doctoral programme
Scholarship: EUR 2500 per semester

Description

The University of Limoges offers for an annual program of Excellence scholarships in partnership with its Foundation and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Scholarships are open to international students for pursuing master and doctoral programme for the academic year 2017-2018.

The University of Limoges is a French public research university, based in Limoges. The semiotician Jacques Fontanille, a senior member of the “Institut Universitaire de France”, is the president.

Eligibility

The excellence of the application;

The motivation for doctoral training;

To register for a doctorate, you should:

Hold a master’s degree or other equivalent degree. The equivalence of diplomas will be examined by the doctoral school board;

To be admitted by a research director of the University of Limoges to conduct research under his or her direction with a view to obtaining a doctorate;

Before any application to register for a doctorate, it is up to you to find a thesis supervisor with whom you will establish a research project. If the candidate for a doctoral contract has selected a subject in Science Technologies Health, then the thesis supervisor will automatically come from this group.

Scholarship

The scholarship value is EUR 2500 per semester.

How to apply?

In order to apply please fill the application.

For more information please visit the official web page.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/02/21/excellence-scholarships-for-international-students-university-of-limoges-in-france/#ixzz4ZKtY9ByM

University of Geneva-IO-MBA Scholarship Program in Switzerland, 2017-2018

The University of Geneva is offering a new scholarship program for 2017-2018 intake. Scholarships are open for citizens of developing countries to undertake Swiss institution’s International Organizations MBA (IOMBA) programme.

This scholarship program has the objective to encourage and facilitate the participation of candidates coming from abroad to Geneva, candidates coming from low and middle-income countries as well as candidates working in a Nonprofit Organization.

The University of Geneva is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1559 by John Calvin as a theological seminary and law school. It remained focused on theology until the 17th century when it became a centre for Enlightenment scholarship. In 1873, it dropped its religious affiliations and became officially secular.

A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, no older than 2 years, is required of all applicants whose native language is not English, or who did not receive an undergraduate or graduate degree from an institution in which the language of instruction was English

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study full-time International Organizations MBA (IOMBA) programme.

Scholarship Award: Scholarship has a value of 7’900CHF. Scholarships are based on a combination of academic merit, financial need, and availability of funds. Please note, that in addition to that, candidates have to take into consideration the costs related to their living expenses in Geneva (accommodation*, transport, meals, etc.). Living expenses in Geneva are estimated at  around 1’650CHF per month.

Scholarship can be taken in Switzerland

Eligibility: Candidates coming from low and middle-income countries as well as candidates working in a Nonprofit Organization are eligible to apply.

Nationality: Citizens of developing countries can apply for these scholarships.

List of Countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African, Republic Chad, Chile, People’s Republic of China, Colombia, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea?Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico,  Federated States of Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint- Vincent and the Grenadines, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor?Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent.

Test Requirement: Applicants require 500 points on the GMAT or the GRE equivalent.

English Language Requirement: A score of 600 on the paper-based exam, 250 on the computer-based exam or 100 on the internet-based exam is required.

MBA Scholarships

How to Apply: No other application process is necessary to be considered for these awards. Candidates are requested to register and apply online through the IO-MBA application form. A completed application includes information concerning you are educational and professional background and international experience. To complete and submit an online application, the following documents have to be uploaded:

Motivational cover letter

Complete academic and professional resume (CV)

Copy of university diploma & grade transcript

Copy of passport or ID card

Passport style photo in electronic format (.jpg)

Official GMAT or GRE results

Professional reference letter

Academic reference letter (1)

Copy of official TOEFL results (2)

Copy of AVS Card or Swiss health insurance card (3)

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application deadline for 2017-2018 intake is March 1, 2017.

Scholarship Link