United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Internship Program 2017 in Rome, Italy

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

Location:

 Italy

 Benefits

Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment. The current amount for Rome is around $860.

WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.

Depending on the duty station of assignment, WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.

WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education;

 Eligibilities

Essentials:

Currently enrolled and have attended University courses in the last 12 months inclusive of having completed at least two years of undergraduate studies or have recently graduated in the last 6 months in Business, Political Science or Marketing/Communications;

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point);

Fluent in English and French;

Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail;

Ability to think creatively and strategically;

Good to have:

Work experience. Experience as an intern in a management/strategy consultancy or the marketing/ sustainability department of a company would be a plus;

Knowledge of the social enterprise world and public-private partnership building would be a plus.

Eligible Regions: Open for All.

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply online through given website.

Application Deadline: June 7, 2017 (7 Days Remaining)

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Call for Applications: UN Human Rights Fellowship Programme 2017

The Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent provides the participants with an intensive learning opportunity to deepen their understanding of the United Nations human rights system, instruments and mechanisms, with a focus on issues of particular relevance to people of African descent. The Fellowship Programme will allow the participants to better contribute to the protection and promotion of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of people of African descent in their respective countries.

In the framework of the Programme of Activities for the Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent, this year the Fellowship will be held from 13 November to 1 December 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Location:

 Switzerland

 Benefits

Each fellow is entitled to a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residence to Geneva; basic health insurance; and a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the Programme.

 Eligibilities

The candidate must be an individual of African descent living in the Diaspora. · The candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of work experience related to the rights of People of African Descent.

The candidate needs to have sufficient command of the English language to be able to participate fully in the programme.

The candidate has to submit a letter from an organization working on issues related to People of African Descent or minority rights certifying their status.

The candidates must be available to attend the full duration of the programme. The selected fellows will be expected to participate in different activities and to strictly follow the programme.

Eligible Regions: Open for All

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants are requested to submit the following documents in one single e-mail to africandescentfellowship@ohchr.org:

A Curriculum Vitae

A completed, signed and scanned Application Form in one single document.

A Personal Statement (maximum 500 words) in which the candidate will explain his/her motivation for applying, and how he/she will use the knowledge gained from the fellowship to promote the interests and rights of people of African descent.

An Official Letter of Support from the nominating organization or community

A copy of the applicant’s passport.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2017 (7 Hours Remaining)

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Endeavour Research Fellowship for International Applicants, 2018

Australian Government is inviting applications for Endeavour Research Fellowship available for Australian and non-Australian students. The fellowship is available to undertake study, research or professional development overseas and for overseas citizens to do the same in Australia.

The Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships aim to build Australia’s reputation for excellence in the provision of education and research, support the internationalisation of the Australian higher education and research sectors and offer high-achieving individuals from overseas and Australia opportunities to increase their productivity and expertise in their field.

The Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships are the Australian Government’s competitive, merit-based scholarships and fellowships providing opportunities for Australians to undertake study, research or professional development overseas and for overseas citizens to do the same in Australia.

IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0.

Course Level: The Endeavour Research Fellowship provides financial support for international postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows to undertake short-term research (4-6 months) towards an overseas Masters, PhD or postdoctoral research in any field in Australia, and for Australian postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows to undertake short-term research (4-6 months) towards an Australian Masters, PhD or postdoctoral research.

Study Subject: Fellowships are awarded in any field of study.

Scholarship Award: All recipients will receive: travel allowance: $3,000 (provision to pay up to $4,500 under special circumstances); establishment allowance: $2,000 (fellowships) or $4,000 (scholarships); monthly stipend: $3,000 (paid up to the maximum category duration on a pro-rata basis)*; health insurance for the full category duration (OSHC for international recipients); travel insurance (excluding during programme for international recipients); Endeavour scholarship recipients will also receive tuition fees paid up to the maximum study/research duration on a pro-rata basis. Tuition includes student service and amenities fees.

Scholarship can be taken at: Australia (international students) and overseas (Australian students)

Eligibility: To be eligible to receive an Endeavour scholarship or fellowship, applicants must:

Be aged 18 years or over at the commencement of their program

Be a citizen and/or permanent resident of a participating country (section 8)

Commence their proposed program after 1 January 2018 and no later than 30 November 2018. Applicants who have already commenced or will commence their intended program prior to 2018 are not eligible to apply

Provide all relevant supporting documentation (section 9)

Not currently hold or have completed, after 1 January 2016, an Australian Government sponsored scholarship and/or fellowship (directly administered to recipients by the Australian Government).

Not apply for a category in which they have already completed an Endeavour scholarship or fellowship

Nationality: Students of following countries can apply for the Endeavour Research Fellowship:

List of Countries: Americas: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela. Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China (People’s Republic), Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea (Republic of Korea – South), Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam. The Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago. Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (including Reunion), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland). Middle East: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen. Pacific: Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated states), Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand (including Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau), Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna; Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowship is open to the nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China (People’s Republic), Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea (Republic of Korea – South), Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Endeavour India Education Council Research Fellowship is available only for Indian students.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must be aged 18 years or over at the commencement of their programme.

English language Requirements:

Test Requirements: Applicants must book in for IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or CAE tests as early as possible as places fill up quickly. It is the applicant’s responsibility to arrange this. No late results will be accepted.  Applicants also need to remember that they will not receive their official English language test results on the day of the test.

How to Apply: Applications must be submitted using the Endeavour Online application system. Applicants are encouraged to commence their applications early and submit their application as early as possible during the application period due to the large volume of users on the system in the lead up to the closing date. Submitting early ensures that you will not have any last minute technical problems due to the large number of applications being submitted

Online Application

Application Deadline: The 2018 round of the Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships is now open. Applications will close on June 30.

Scholarship Link

CEPMLP PhD Research Scholarship at University of Dundee in UK, 201

The University of Dundee is inviting applications for CEPMLP PhD Research Scholarship programme to study in UK for the year 2017. Applicants from UK are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

The aim of scholarship is to support candidates reading for the degree of PhD.

The University of Dundee (abbreviated as Dund. for post-nominals) is a public research university based in the city and Royal burgh of Dundee on the east coast of the central Lowlands of Scotland. The main campus of the university is located in Dundee’s West End which contains many of the university’s teaching and research facilities; the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee Law School and the Dundee Dental Hospital and School.

Course Level: Scholarship is available to pursue PhD research programme.

Study Subject: Scholarship will be awarded in the field of Energy Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy.

Scholarship Award: Scholarship will be awarded £12,950 per year for 3 years.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:

Successful candidates will have access to all the resources of the PhD programme, including limited support for travel. Applications will be welcome in any area of current research interest to the Centre and applicants should complete an application form for admission as a research student to the University of Dundee indicating on the form that you are applying to CEPMLP as your academic department and indicating on the finance section of the form that you are applying for a CEPMLP scholarship. As part of the application process you will also need to include a 5-10 page summary of your research proposal, covering the research question, relevance, methodology to be applied and originality.

Nationality: Applicants from the UK are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have a good first degree and Masters Degree in a relevant academic discipline.

English language Requirements: students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English the candidate should have a very good command over English language.

PhD Research Scholarship

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The Application Deadline is June 30, 2017.

Scholarship Link

Communication Associate - Summer Intern Position

Division of External Relations

Events, Campaigns and Goodwill Ambassadors Section

UNHCR works worldwide to protect, assist and find solutions for refugees, internally displaced people and stateless populations. It has some 9,700 staff across 126 countries, many of them working in humanitarian emergencies and in close proximity to regions of conflict. In June 2015 it reported that worldwide forced displacement had reached a new post-World War II high of 59.5 million people.

Through strategic planning for events, campaigns and third party support the Events and Campaigns and Goodwill Ambassadors Section aims to reinforce and amplify all of the other communications initiatives of the Division of External Relations. The Section manages UNHCR’s flagship events and events including; the Nansen Refugee Award, the #WithRefugees campaign and World Refugee Day. The overall aim is to encourage further financial support, greater awareness and empathy for forcibly displaced people. Interns are thoroughly embedded in the team and tasked to deliver concrete elements of one of our key projects.

Internship time-scale

In order to allow for handover and availability during the critical project phases, the internships should last 24 working weeks (holidays excluded) over the period:

• 1 June to 31 August ( possibility to extend)

The candidates should have one of the following profiles:

Production and content

• Education and experience in Digital Communications (social media, web, etc).

• Content Production skills or interest (video or graphic design software etc)

• Events management and organization

• Advanced knowledge of corporate software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat

• Working knowledge of French, Arabic or Spanish would be an asset but is not essential

• Basic Photoshop skills would be an asset.

• Passion for working in an organization that aims to protect people forced to flee.

Communications and marketing

• Education and experience in marketing, communications, international relations, or related area.

• Reporting and communication skills

• Research and reporting experience

• Advanced knowledge of corporate software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat

• Working knowledge of French, Arabic or Spanish would be an asset but is not essential

• Basic Photoshop skills would be an asset.

• Passion for working in an organization that aims protects people forced to flee.

The terms of reference include:

Production and content

a. Facilitate the translation of certain materials

b. Liaise with graphic designer to facilitate print production

c. Help produce promotional content for events and campaigns, postcards, roll up, short videos, slide shows

d. Help set up a download page and the upload of key content

e. Help to update web pages for Campaigns, Events and GWAs

f. Follow up with distribution and archiving of key content

g. Assist in the production of Award ceremony invitations, envelopes and labels, including

h. Assist in the production of Nansen Refugee Award promotional materials including, but not limited to, the Nansen Refugee Award handbook, Nansen Refugee Award brochure, event programme and insert.

i. Assist in the event management of the award ceremony.

j. Assist in the post-campaign impact analysis and report.

k. Assists in related tasks

Public Relations/Marketing

a. Assist team by helping respond to day to day requests from the field

b. Undertake desk research into successful social media advocacy campaigns and

connect with local level campaigns

c. Help compile impact reporting and create post WRD field survey and compile feedback

a. Assist with the in-depth research and eligibility determination of Nansen nominations.

b. Assist with the promotion of the call for nominations to UNHCR staff and externally.

c. Monitor and ensure proper filing and

d. Pull together and edit an in-depth WRD global country office activity report (post WRD)

e. Support marketing work with agency contracted to place content and social media assets

f. Help in community building – by identifying key interlocutors and champions

g. Support the planning and execution of Geneva based events and draft agendas and talking points

Conditions

Please note that UNHCR does not compensate its interns. However, we ensure our interns acquire a rich experience that will help them in their future search for work and provide the necessary evaluation and recommendation letters.

The interns will report directly to the External Relations Officer in charge of the corresponding project, under the overall authority of the Chief of Section, DER/Events, Campaigns and Goodwill Ambassadors Section.

ISCTE-University Institute Scholarship

Deadline: 4 September 2017
Open to: Portuguese and international students are eligible to apply
Scholarship: has a monthly rate of 1150 EUR

Description

The aim of these scholarships is to provide research support and promoting scientific and pedagogical skills for PhD students. ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, abbreviated ISCTE-IUL, is a Portuguese public university institute, located in the centre of Lisbon on the University City campus.  Scholarships are awarded in the field of Architecture of Contemporary Metropolitan Territories; Complexity Sciences and Information Science and Technology.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following area for the scholarship:

These scholarships are intended to support the research work leading to the doctorate degree, to be carried out in a host research unit, as defined by the specific regulations of the PhD.D. programmes, allowing for the development of the scientific and pedagogical skills of the doctoral student;

The scholarship may be awarded to full-time national or foreign students enrolled and registered for the first time in one of the following ISTA doctoral programmes: Architecture of Contemporary Metropolitan Territories; Complexity Sciences and Information Science and Technology;

The application for the scholarship takes place simultaneously with the application for the doctoral programme, and the applicant must explicitly state his/her intention of applying for a merit scholarship.

Scholarship

The scholarship has a monthly rate of 1150 EUR.

How to Apply?

The application for the scholarship takes place simultaneously with the application for the doctoral programme.
The applicant must send all required documentation for the application process, as described in the public notice, by e-mail to secretariado.ista@iscte.pt

For more information please visit the official web page

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/05/15/iscte-university-institute-scholarship/#ixzz4hRdCEUYw

EU Advocacy and Research Intern

Who we are

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 EU28 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 an 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 Friday 26 May 2017. Starting date will preferably be 1 July 2017.

Trainee on Migration & Democracy (fulltime)

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Party of European Socialists

10-12 Rue Guimard

B-1040 Brussels

Belgium

Party of European Socialists (PES)

Trainee on Migration & Democracy (fulltime)

The  Party  of  European  Socialists  (PES)  is  a  European  political  party,  which  brings  together Socialist,  Social Democratic, Democratic and Labour Parties of the European Union. There are 33  full member parties from the 28 EU member and Norway. In addition, there are eleven associate and ten observer parties. Our office is based in Brussels. 

Job description: 

Support the work of the PES Democracy Unit on Migration and Democracy;

Provide research and briefings on Migration and Democracy issues;

Supporting the drafting of political papers, for example policy papers, speeches and press material;

Assistance in organizing meetings and events;

Attending at congresses, conferences, meetings, seminars and preparing reports for the PES;

Contribute to other duties as assigned.

Your profile: 

A commitment to the core values of the PES and political sensitivity and awareness; 

Preferably with experience working in one of our member parties, organisations or parliamentary groups; 

Very good understanding of EU institutions and politics; 

Academic background related to the specific fields; 

Experience in organizing meetings and events would be an asset;

Excellent spoken and written English and at least one other EU language;

High motivation and pro-activeness;

Excellent research and writing skills. 

Practical information:

Location: PES Headquarters, 10-12 Rue Guimard, Brussels

Duration: a.s.a.p. for 6 months

This is a paid internship 

Please  send  your  application  letter,  accompanied  by  a  detailed  CV,  to  Marije  Laffeber,  PES Deputy  Secretary General,  before  02/06/2017.  Applications should  be  sent by  e-mail to hr@pes.eu with the subject:  INTERN MIGRATION AND DEMOCRACY.

The PES promotes equal opportunities for women and men. 

DBU Scholarship Exchange Programme with CEE Countries

Bulgaria

Estonia

Hungary

Kaliningrad Oblast

Latvia

Lithuania

Poland

Romania

Slovakia

The Czech Republic

Ukraine

In 2009, the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) also began accepting individual applications from  Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia and Kosovo.

The programme offers young environmental scientists from these countries the opportunity to obtain additional professional qualifications through a research fellowship in Germany for up to 12 months. Applications are made online. The best applicants will be chosen once a year. The research stay in Germany begins approximately six months after the selection interviews have taken place.

The DBU welcomes a wide range of topics in the environmental sciences and especially supports reseach stays in facilities that offer experience in step with actual practice. Some scholarship holders from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) use their reseach stay in Germany to continue work on their dissertation. The DBU welcomes partnerships between German and international university institutions.

Institutions that host international scholarship recipients include universities, companies from the environmental management, engineering and consulting sectors as well as ministries and other associations. The DBU provides approximately 60 research fellowshiops at German institutions annually for young scientists from the aforementioned countries. The amount of the scholarship is 1,250 € per month. In addition to financial support, health, accident and liability insurance is also provided.

The scholarship begins with a 3-4-week intensive German course in Osnabrück. The cost of the course will be financed by the DBU.Additional information on the course will be communicated after the successful accomplishment of theapplication process.

EU Slovak Government Scholarships for Developing Countries, 2017-2018

The Government of the Slovak Republic each year awards scholarships for eligible developing countries’ students. These scholarships support full-time higher education study (Bachelor, Master and Postgraduate or Doctoral) conducted in the Slovak language in a chosen field.

The aim of the Government of the Slovak Republic Scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able students from any nationality.

The Government of the Slovak Republic each year awards scholarships for eligible developing countries’ students. It is the central body of the state administration of the Slovak Republic for elementary, secondary and higher education, educational facilities, lifelong learning, science and for the state’s support for sports and youth.

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.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for full-time higher education study (Bachelor, Master and Postgraduate or Doctoral) conducted in the Slovak language in a chosen field of study according to the applicable system of study programmes at public universities in the SR.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded for Teacher Training and Education Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Business and Administration, Ecological and Environmental Sciences; Building Engineering, Manufacturing and Communication; Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary, Water Resource Management, Medical Sciences, Dental Surgery, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Non-Medical Health Sciences (all subjects are not available to all countries).

Scholarship Award: Scholarships of the Government of the Slovak Republic will comprise the following items in the 2016/2017academic year:

For the first and second levels of university study: monthly scholarship: 280 €
one-time stipend upon the commencement of study in the SR:  35 €
one-time stipend upon the completion of study in the SR: 100 €
Scholarship holders also enjoy discounts provided to students in the SR by the relevant sector of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the SR.

For the third level of university study: monthly scholarship: 330 €
one-time stipend upon the commencement of study in the  SR:  35 €
one-time stipend upon the completion of study in the SR: 100 €
Scholarship holders also enjoy discounts provided to students in the SR by the relevant sector of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the SR.

For language and preparatory studies for all levels of university study:
monthly scholarship: 280 €
one-time stipend upon the commencement of study in the SR: €
The amount of the monthly scholarship may be adjusted in the event of a distinctive change in living standards in Slovakia between 2010 and 2016. Overview of fees in the course of study in the SR:
– dormitory accommodation: 46 – 79 €/month
– meals (7.00 €/day):  210 €/ month
Upon the commencement of studies, the following expenses must be covered:
-medical examination: Europe/Africa, Asia: 183 €/264 €
-interview related to entrance application procedure:  24 – 70 €
A similar situation applies upon the scholarship holder’s completion of studies due to increased costs related to
completion of degree work: approx. 33 €
Dissertation: approx. 50 €
translation and authentication of diploma: approx. 33 €
Incentive stipend – As of 1 September 2009, it shall be paid one year in arrears, (e.g., the stipend for excellent academic performance in the first year of study shall be paid in the 2nd year of study) as follows:
bonus for grade point average of  1.3: +   50 €/month
for PhD students for exams passed by the required deadline: + 170 €/year
Scholarships are provided for a specific period of time. In exceptional cases, the Commission of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the SR may pass decisions regarding changes of this period.  The Commission shall assess the reasons stated by the applicant in the written application and credibly confirmed by required documentation. Such decisions are final and may not be appealed. A scholarship that is revoked due to poor academic performance will not be provided to another applicant.

Scholarship can be taken in Slovak Republic

Eligibility:

A government scholarship may be awarded to a national of a partnering country as defined in Subsection (2) who a) has 1. temporary residence for the purpose of studies,10) 2. temporary residence as a third party national granted Slovak Living Abroad status,11) or 3. the right to stay on the territory of the Slovak Republic for a period in excess of three months,12)

A full-time student at a public university located in the Slovak Republic in one of the academic programs contained in the notice defined in Subsection 2 who demonstrates command of Slovak at the level required by the given public university, or 2. a participant in language education for the purposes of university studies (“language education”)

As of 1 September of the year in which the application for a government scholarship is submitted, 1. is at least 18 years of age and not more than 26 years of age with respect to language education for studies of a first-level or second-level academic program or an academic program combining first and second-levels or studies in such an academic program or 2. is at least 23 years of age and not more than 35 years of age with respect to language education for studies of a third-level academic program or studies in such an academic program.

Nationality: Students from developing countries can apply for these Slovak Government scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: A school leaving certificate or university degree. If an applicant attained their highest level of education outside of the Slovak Republic, authentication of the signatures and the stamp of the school issuing proof of education is required by the state authority issuing such record or the state authority at the school’s location responsible for such authentication unless an international treaty stipulates otherwise. A certified translation is required of any record confirming the highest level of attained education or a birth certificate completed in any language other than Slovak, Czech, English, French or Spanish; such certified translation may be completed into any of these languages. A record of the highest level of education attained must be added electronically by 31 August at the latest – only applicable to students in their last year of studies.

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.

Government Scholarships

How to apply: The mode of applying is online. If they have not got their account and log in information you have to register. Click at the home page on Registration and complete the registration form according assigned instructions, confirm by clicking on Register. After successfull registration, they will recieve a confirmation e-mail and a password which you need to log in to your account. Please fill in the application according to the instructions. Compulsory attachments must be added to the application. In the event that any of compulsory attachments will not be attached to the application the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sports of the SR will not accept this application and at the same time it will be automatically disqualified from the process of nomination for study.

Online Application

Application Deadline: For the academic year 2017/2018 is possible to send application electronically by May 30, 2017.

Scholarship Link

Junior Professional Officer – Partnership

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an alliance of over 230 national diabetesassociations with two million members in some 170 countries and territories. For over 50 years, IDF has been at the vanguard of global diabetes advocacy. IDF has a multinational staff of around 20 people at its Brussels Executive Office. IDF’s work relies on the contribution of a large number of expert volunteers and upon the commitment and expertise of our member associations.

The mission of the International Diabetes Federation is to promote diabetes care, prevention and a cure worldwide.

POSITION SUMMARY

For its Executive office in Brussels, IDF is looking to hire a Junior Professional Officer (JPO) who will support the Senior Partnership Manager in developing and implementing existing and new strategic partnerships, in collaboration with other key IDF departments.

Assignment: One year contract
Start date: ASAP

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The JPO will undertake the following tasks and activities:

Carry out research and analyze partnership opportunities with corporate companies, foundations and other prospective organizations;

Contribute to the preparation and drafting of partnership proposals, grant applications, agreements and progress reports;

Assist with the production of key partnership materials;

Assist in the organization, management, monitoring of partnership activities;

Support in the preparation and logistics of specific meetings and events at key international congresses;

Provide further assistance to other IDF departments as necessary.

EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Social Sciences or related discipline;

A first professional experience in an international environment;

Experience or interest in fundraising will be an asset.

PROFILE 

Critical thinking and synthesis skills;

Diplomatic skills;

Highly organized and detail-oriented;

Excellent oral and written knowledge of English (additional languages are an asset);

Ability to work in multicultural and international environment;

Embracing IDF values, ethics, and beliefs. 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should send a curriculum vitae (no Europass CV please) and a cover letter to describe interest and relevance to the position to Ms Astrid Thielens (astrid.thielens@idf.org) by 15 June 2017. Please indicate the reference “Partnership JPO” in your email.

2018 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 2018 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: 1. Law, 2. Politics, 3. Pedagogy, 4. Sociology, 5. Literature, 6. History, 7. Japanese language, 8. others. Social Sciences and Humanities-B: 1. Economics, 2. 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 Science s-A: Science (1. Mathematics, 2. Physics, 3. Chemistry), Electric and Electronic Studies (4. Electronics, 5. Electrical Engineering, 6. Information Engineering), Mechanical Studies (7. Mechanical Engineering, 8. Naval Architecture), Civil Engineering and Architecture (9. Civil Engineering, 10. Architecture, 11. Environmental Engineering), Chemical Studies (12. Applied Chemistry, 13. Chemical Engineering, 14. Industrial Chemistry, 15. Textile Engineering), other fields (16. Metallurgical Engineering, 17. Mining Engineering, 18. Maritime Engineering, 19. Biotechnology). Natural Sciences -B: Agricultural studies (1. Agriculture, 2. Agricultural Chemistry, 3. Agricultural Engineering, 4. Animal Science, 5. Veterinary Medicine, 6. Forestry, 7. Food Science, 8. Fisheries), Hygienic studies (9. Pharmacy, 10. Hygienics, 11. Nursing), and Science (12. Biology). Natural Science s-C: 1. Medicine, and 2. 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 thirdchoice subject from Course B as Course C offers only two subjects.

Scholarship Award: Scholarship includes:

Allowance: 117,000 yen per month. The scholarship is cancelled in principle if the recipient is absent from the university or preparatory Japanese-teaching institution for an extended period. 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 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 MEXT; 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;  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 course within the standard course period because of poor academic grades or suspension or leave of absence;  The recipient’s residence status has changed to one other than “College Student”? 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.

Tuition and Other Fees: Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition at universities will be paid by MEXT.

Travelling CostsTransportation to Japan: In principle, MEXT stipulates the travel schedule and route, and provides an economy-class airline ticket for the flight from the international airport closest to the recipient’s residence (in principle, the country of nationality) to Narita International Airport or to any other international airport on the normal route to the accepting university. The grantee shall bear at his/her own expense all costs related to domestic travel from the grantee’s residence to the nearest international airport, airport taxes, airport usage fees, special taxes necessary for travel, travel expenses within Japan (including airline transit costs), travel insurance expenses, etc. The grantee shall also bear at his/her own expense travel and lodging costs incurred in a third country if the grantee must travel to a third country before coming to Japan for visa purposes because there are no Japanese diplomatic missions in his/her country. In principle, MEXT will not provide the airline ticket in cases when the grantee arrives in Japan from a country other than the country of nationality because the grantee had moved to the country before the arrival in Japan. Transportation from Japan: Grantees shall graduate the accepting university and return to the home country by the end of the final month of the period of scholarship (Section 4 above) designated by MEXT. Based on the Application by the grantee, MEXT, in principle, shall provide an economy-class airline ticket from Narita International Airport or the international airport used for the normal route to and from the accepting university to the international airport (in principle, in the country of nationality) nearest to the returning recipient’s residence. The grantee shall bear at his/her own expense all costs related to travel from the grantee’s residence to the nearest international airport, airport taxes, airport usage fees, special taxes necessary for travel, travel expenses within the country of nationality (including airline transit costs), travel insurance expenses, etc.

Note 1: Should the grantee return to the home country before the end of the period of scholarship due to personal circumstances, or reasons 8. (1) ?~? above, MEXT will not pay for the return travel expenses

Note 2: 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.

Scholarship can be taken in 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 applicant’s country.

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 2018 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 2018 are 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.

Japan Scholarship

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 Form

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

Scottish Government Saltire Scholarships 2017 for International Students

Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships (SSS) is a substantial programme of scholarships, offered on a matched funding basis between the Scottish Government and Scottish Higher Education Institutions. The scheme offers up to 100 awards, each worth £4000. These are towards the tuition fees, for any one year of full time study, on an Undergraduate, Masters or PhD course at any of Scotland’s higher education institutions.

The scholarships are designed to support the promotion of Scotland as a learning nation and a science nation and are therefore targeted at the priority sectors of creative industries, life sciences, technology, financial services and renewable and clean energy.

Location:

 Scotland

 Benefits

The scheme offers up to 100 awards, each worth £4,000 towards the tuition fees of successful applicants.

 Eligibilities

General Eligibility:  

Have a conditional or unconditional offer of a place at a Scottish university on an eligible course before an application can be considered.

Be a citizen of Canada, India, Pakistan, USA or the People’s Republic of China (Hong Kong also being eligible as it is a Special Administrative Region of China).

Be able to demonstrate that they can meet the costs of living in Scotland and the remaining tuition fees.

Complete an application form and submit it by the closing date of 12th May 2017 Midnight (GMT).

Not have previously studied for a full undergraduate degree in Scotland.

Not have previously received a Saltire Scholarship.

Eligible courses:

The course must be an undergraduate, Masters or PhD level course in one of the following broad

subject areas: Science, technology, creative industries, financial services, renewable and clean energy.

Courses must be full time and delivered in Scotland. Online, distance learning or courses delivered at a Scottish university campus overseas are not eligible for the scholarship.

Eligible Regions: Canada, China, India, Pakistan, United States

 APPLICATION PROCESS

You should complete the application form which you can get by clicking the “Apply Now”. Please note that you need an unconditional or conditional offer from your university before your application can be considered.

Application Deadline: May 12, 2017 (2 Days Remaining)

APPLY NOWOFFICIAL LINK

50 Zuyd Excellence Scholarships for International Students in the Netherlands, 2017

Holland Scholarships and Zuyd Excellence Scholarships are on offer for all international students at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. Zuyd University of Applied Sciences offers approximately fifty Zuyd Excellence scholarships per year to pursue bachelor’s or master’s programme.

Zuyd is an open knowledge institute where professionals in every phase of their development cross the borders of disciplines and organizations to collaborate on the development, transfer, and application of high-quality, practically-oriented knowledge.

In general, exchange students and students who are enrolled in an international programme in the Netherlands can get along well in English. In some cases, however, it may be helpful to speak at least some basic Dutch. In any case, you will understand and appreciate Dutch culture better if you understand the language.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue bachelor’s or master’s programme.

Study Subject: Holland Scholarships and Zuyd Excellence Scholarships awarded to attract excellent students from abroad who have an added value to higher education in the Netherlands and to the international classrooms within the English-taught programmes at Zuyd.

Scholarship Award: The Zuyd Excellence Scholarship amounts to € 3600,- maximum per academic year for the nominal duration of the programme concerned.

Number of Scholarships: Zuyd University of Applied Sciences offers approximately fifty Zuyd Excellence scholarships per year. These scholarships are subject to supply and demand.

Scholarship can be taken in Netherlands

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

Application criteria

You are not a national of the EU/EEA or Switzerland

You are applying for a complete full-time bachelor’s or master’s programme and have received your Zuyd student number through studielink.nl/

You meet the specific requirements of the programme and institution

The scholarships apply only to the government funded, international, fully English-taught study Bachelor and Master programmes; European Studies, Hotel Management, Interdisciplinary Arts (iArts), International Business, Interior Architecture and Music Bachelor and Master)

You are required to pay the highest institutional tuition fees

You live in the Netherlands during your study period

You have never cut short a Zuyd programme without obtaining a degree

You can only be granted the Holland Scholarship if you have not previously obtained a degree from an education facility in the Netherlands

Nationality: International students (not a national of the EU/EEA or Switzerland) are eligible to apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants can only be granted the Holland Scholarship if you have not previously obtained a degree from an education facility in the Netherlands.

English language Requirements: 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.

Scholarships in Netherlands

How to Apply: To apply for the Holland Scholarship and/or Zuyd Excellence grant please complete this form and send it with all the required accompanying documents to internationaloffice-at-zuyd.nl before May 1st or December 1st.

Application Form

Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is December 1, 2017.

Scholarship Link