Legal Intern, Senior Legal and Policy Officer

Location: ECRE Secretariat (Brussels) Duration: 11 months
The European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) is a pan-European Alliance established in 1974 to facilitate co-operation between non-governmental organisations concerned with refugees. ECRE currently has some 75 member agencies across Europe. Its main activities can be summarised as policy and legal analysis; advocacy and networking; information and documentation. The ECRE Secretariat is based in Brussels, with 20 staff members including interns who are central in supporting ECRE’s work. Job Purpose To assist ECRE in fulfilling its organisational objectives by contributing to the achievement of activities within its Activities Plan. To assist ECRE in undertaking effective advocacy work by supporting the Senior Legal Officer in gathering of information and the formulation of policy and legal research on specific topics and in particular the development of ECRE’s Asylum Information Database on Asylum. To monitor general legal and policy developments on subjects relevant to ECRE.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assist the Senior Legal and Policy Officer in the development of an Asylum Information Database and for this purpose:
-edit national reports on asylum practices and liaise with a network of national NGO-experts -check relevant web sites and information resources;
-monitor impact of relevant judgments of the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the European Union at the national level
- monitor the reports and views of the UN Committee against Torture, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, and the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or Punishment;
- identify and use relevant print and media sources
- identify and use any additional materials by relevant individuals, organisations or institutions;
- liaise with ECRE interns, staff, and member agencies, UNHCR and other relevant institutions; -participate in relevant internal and external meetings.
2. Draft relevant documents in English such as:
- research reports;
- comparative reports;
- policy briefings or guidelines;
- questionnaires;
- survey findings;
- supporting documentation for meetings e.g. background papers;
-summary papers.
3. Assist in legal research on specific topics in the field of international refugee law and the EU asylum acquis in support of ongoing comparative research as agreed with the Senior Legal and Policy Officer.
4. Assist with the planning and organisation of ELENA training courses or other events/expert meetings by:
- identifying and compiling existing background materials;
- researching and drafting background papers if required;
- assisting with other administrative and logistical tasks, including at the course itself;
6. Assist in the running of internal ECRE meetings, including taking the minutes of those meetings.
7. Take part in the preparation of at least one external ECRE meeting or conference and provide organisational support, such as taking minutes of working groups.
8. Assist with administrative / miscellaneous tasks as agreed with the Senior Legal and Policy Officer.
Requirements
- University degree in law
- Proven knowledge of and interest in international and EU asylum and human rights law Languages
- Excellent written and fluent spoken English.
- Working knowledge of other European languages is an advantage.
-Good Interpersonal Skills
- Good knowledge of EU institutions is an advantage
Conditions
1. Paid internship for 11 months (brutto 736, 20 euro) (Belgian Contract – “Contrat belge d’immersion professionelle”)
2. The Legal Intern will be entitled to 26 days annual leave if he or she has worked for the entire previous year in Belgium. If service during the previous year in Belgium is less than the full year, annual leave will be calculated pro rata. Regardless of the legal entitlement to annual leave in Belgium, ECRE will provide 6 days of extra-legal holidays a year.
Application
Please send a copy of your curriculum vitae (2 pages) and an application form to Kris Pollet using this FORM , stating “Application Legal internship” in the subject heading.
Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be short-listed for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 20 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Deadline for submissions is 4 March 2013.

Website Intern

The Interactive Media Institute (IMI) is a non-profit association, which informs and educates the scientific community as well as the general public on the uses of advanced technologies such as virtual reality and telehealth to improve the quality and availability of healthcare for people around the globe. It is closely affiliated with the Virtual Reality Medical Institute, a Belgian SME, as well as the Virtual Reality Medical Center, a medical corporation based in California.
IMI organizes and sponsors national and international workshops, conferences, and continuing education courses. We also publish a quarterly magazine and a biannual newsletter. IMI is active in conducting research, marketing, and clinical trials and specializes in virtual reality, telehealth, video game virtual reality and human-computer interaction research.
IMI works with world leaders who are experts in utilizing virtual reality, multimedia, computer-generated avatars, personal robots and other technologies to treat patients with both mental and physical disorders.
Volunteering with IMI represents a great opportunity to be part of a team doing worthwhile work in the healthcare sector while gaining experience in marketing, event planning, corporate and government relations, editing skills, scientific and popular press writing.
Website Intern:
Qualifications:

• Must possess good writing and editing skills
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good knowledge of the English language (official office language is English)
• Other languages a distinct advantage (German, Flemish, French)
• Background in Psychology or Medical Discipline a definite plus.

Position Description:

• 15 to 20 hours a week (flexible in-office hours M-F) for 6-12 months
• Upload and maintain new content as needed.
• Design, develop, and maintain websites dedicated to technology and healthcare, including conference websites and related databases.
• Must have experience with Joomla
• Experience with PyroCMS and Joomla.
• Oversee online newsletter and chat room features.
• Social Media features.
• Maintain 2013 Conference website along with Website Director.
• Update and develop more fully non-profit website.

Additional Information:
Days/Hours: Monday-Thursday 20 hrs/wk, flexible, some off-site possible.
Compensation: This is a volunteer position and currently there is no compensation available.
For consideration, please email proof of ability to work in Belgium, your Curriculum Vitae, one work sample, and the names, emails, and phone numbers of one professional and one academic reference to Virtual Reality Medical Institute Office Manager: b@imi-europe.eu

Call for internship 2013 @ Federation of Young European Greens in Belgium! Go for it…

What is it about?

The Greens/ EFA Group in the European Parliament has invited the Federation of Young European Greens to make a proposal for internship in order to ensure liaison to the FYEG and the targeted region (see below) and to ensure assistants and support in Parliamentarian work for the Group.

Profil of the intern: 

They are looking for a highly motivated intern from either Central – Eastern or Southern Europe, preferably knowledgeable on the subjects of youth (un-)employment and youth emancipation. The position is full time, but the working hours are flexible.
We are looking for an Intern that has following background and skills:
- Student with health insurance
- Preferably younger than 30 years old .
- A good knowledge of English language (written and oral) is necessary.
- Other EU languages are an advantage (German, French).
- Strong civil society involvement.
- Involvement or membership in Green Party or Green Youth organisation is an advantage.
- General knowledge on political science and strong interest in Green Politics.
- Good writing and computer skills.
- Experience with running online campaigns and decentralised actions
- Good organizational skills.
- Able to work independently, showing initiative and be able to work under pressure.

Contract:

This full-time internship is for a period of 4 months, starting from the end of March 2013 and ending end of July 2013.
The intern will receive a monthly allowance of 600EUR, and can, if he/she is not based in Brussels before taking up the internship, additionally ask for support for accommodation that cannot be more than 300EUR/month.

Interested in this call for intership?

If you are interested in this position, then please send your CV and a cover letter (explaining your motivation and interest in applying for the position) before the 1st of March 2013 by email to office@fyeg.org. The short-listed candidates will be notified by email on the 8th of March and a phone/skype interview will take place from the 11th till 15th of March.
Please, note, that due to the high number of applications that we normally receive, we are not able to reply personally to each applicant. Only applicants who are short-listed will be notified.

Good luck and thank you very much for your interest.

Source: http://www.fyeg.org/main/index.php/news/10-other/534-call-for-internship-2013

State Scholarships for Full-Time Master Studies in Lithuania

Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania takes pleasure in offering Lithuanian state scholarships for full-time Master degree studies in the academic year 2013-2014 for nationals of Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan, as well as for foreign citizens of the Lithuanian descent to study in Lithuanian higher education institutions:

1. A monthly scholarship and tuition-free studies is offered for the nationals of Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, and foreign citizens of Lithuanian descent (7 grants altogether);
2. A monthly scholarship is offered for the nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan (6 grants altogether).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidate must be a national of one of the following countries: Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan; or a foreign citizen of the Lithuanian descent (except citizens of the European Union member states, European Economic Area member states, and the non-EU member states in the post-soviet area);
2. Candidate must be a graduate of a full-time first-cycle (Bachelor degree) studies;
3. Candidate must have an official letter of acceptance for a full-time Master degree studies from one of the Lithuanian higher education institutions.

FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

1. All approved candidates will receive a monthly scholarship of 1300 Litas (approx. 377 Euros) for the whole duration of the studies;
2. Tuition-free studies will be offered only for the nationals from Ukraine, Georgia, Belarus, and foreign citizens of the Lithuanian descent. Nationals from Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Kazakhstan have to cover the tuition fee from the scholarship received.
   NB1. Tuition fee for the studies shall not exceed the normative cost of study which is determined by Minister of education and science.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Copies, validated in accordance with the procedure laid down by legal acts, of:
   
   1. a document certifying the person’s identity;
   2. a document certifying first-cycle qualification and translation thereof into Lithuanian or English or Russian;
   3. a document certifying the level of proficiency in the language of instruction of the study programme concerned and translation thereof into Lithuanian or English or Russian;
   4. a document (documents) certifying research (art) or other activity achievements and translation thereof into Lithuanian or English or Russian;
2. a confirmation of the Lithuanian higher education institution testifying to the fact that the foreigner has been admitted to a full-time second-cycle study programme;
3. contact details (residence address in the country or origin, e-mail).
   NB2. All documents must be completed in English, Russian or Lithuanian (or with certified translations into one of these languages). NB3. All copies of the original documents shall be certified as true copies.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Foreigners applying for scholarships shall submit all the required documents by 1^st of August 2013 to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania directly or through the Lithuanian diplomatic representations (Lithuanian embassies) in Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan, or through the other relevant Lithuanian embassy for foreign citizens of the Lithuanian descent.

The address for sending all the application documents directly to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania is:

Academic Mobility and Continuing Education Division
Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania
A. Volano g. 2/7, LT-01516, Vilnius
LITHUANIA

The list of all Higher Education Institutions in Lithuania can be found on this link: http://www.aikos.smm.lt/aikos/entr_higher_schools.htm

SELECTION OF THE CANDIDATES

A decision to award the candidates will be determined by the arithmetic mean as follows:

• 70% of the competitive score will consist of the results from the Diploma supplement;
• 20% of the competitive score will consist of the level of proficiency in the language of instruction of the study programme;
• 10% of the competitive score will consist of the research activity achievements.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Jolanta Navickaitė
Senior Specialist of Academic Mobility and Continuing Education Division
Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania
E-mail: jolanta.navickaite@smm.lt
Phone: + 370 5 2191 128

Vilija Dulevičiūtė
Project Coordinator of Higher Education Programs Unit
Education Exchanges Support Foundation
E-mail: vilija.duleviciute@smpf.lt
Phone: +370 5 249 8189, 261 0592

Read more at: http://www.smpf.lt/en/statescholarships/for_fulltime_master_degree_studies

JOSEPH C. METCALFE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, USA

The Gonzaga University is now offering Joseph C. Metcalfe Scholarships for students who have completed the Application for Admission to Gonzaga University.

Description
The Joseph C. Metcalfe Memorial Scholarship was established by family and friends in loving memory of Joseph C. Metcalfe, a young man who enriched many lives and became known as "The King of Boone Avenue" during the 1960s and 1970s while attending Gonzaga.  This scholarship symbolizes and respects the  wishes of students with disabilities who choose to pursue an education at Gonzaga University and encourages these students to develop their talents and personalities.

Eligibility

1. Complete the Application for Admission to Gonzaga University by February 1. 
2. Complete the Joseph C. Metcalfe Memorial Scholarship Application, including the essay and two letters of recommendation, by February 1.
3. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1.

Submission Deadline
February 1

Website Link
http://www.gonzaga.edu/Admissions/Undergraduate-Admissions/Scholarships/MetcalfeScholarshipApplication.pdf

Junior Program Manager / Intern

About the role:
The Climate Group is seeking a highly motivated Junior Project Manager and interns to assist the Program team with research, events and project management support for its AgileCities.org, ISEP and related Smart City and low carbon innovation market development programs.
Reporting to the Head of Smart Technology, you’ll be working closely with the program and communications teams in London and with our offices around the world to provide research support, help project manage programs, develop communications and help organise national and international events.
The role presents a fantastic opportunity for current masters students or recent post-graduates interested in gaining project management, research or programmes experience in the area of smart or sustainable cities, climate change, low carbon innovation or sustainable ICT.
The content of the role will depend on the requisite work being undertaken within programs at the time but would likely include:

•  Conducting baseline research to support programmes
•  Writing briefings, reports or blogs to communicate program findings
•  Liaising with external program partners and stakeholders ranging from corporates and city managers to multi-lateral institutions and research institutes.
• Supporting senior program managers in project management and administration
• Supporting the TCG communications team in delivering program-related events

About you
A motivated, self-starter who is able to interact confidently with a range of staff and manage your own workload. You will have, or will soon be graduating with a masters, PhD or MBA and will have strong research, writing, time management and interpersonal skills demonstrated in previous voluntary roles, placements or employment. You will have an interest in and understanding of one or more of the following areas: Smart or sustainable cities and regions, low carbon innovation and market development, green growth, or sustainable ICT.
Positions are available for both interns and Junior Project Managers.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

Paid Internship - EU Affairs - Innovation Policy

Evonik Industries is one of the world‘s leading specialty chemicals companies. Our specialty chemicals activities focus on high-growth megatrends especially health, nutrition, resource efficiency, and globalization.
To support our activities in our Representation Office in Brussels we are looking for highly motivated intern from the 1st of April for 6 months.
The internship is paid and includes holidays.
The Intern will assist to the work of our Innovation Management Department by:

•  Monitoring the media on a daily basis
•  Analysing EU policy developments in the field of research and innovation
•  Drafting reports, records of meetings and background papers
•  Contributing to the preparation of a monthly newsletter
•  Attending workshops and events related to Evonik’s interests
•  Assisting in the organization of conferences and workshops

Candidate Profile:

•  BSc, BA Degree or similar; or at least 2 years at university
•  EU citizen
•  Knowledge of the EU and its institutions
•  Excellent German and English language skills - both written and spoken
•  Strong drafting and organisational skills and attention to detail
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•  Team player but also independent
•  Strong MS Office Skills (Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint)
•  Interest in natural sciences and EU politics
•  Experience in Public Relations is an asset
•  French language skills are advantageous

Please send your application (CV with motivation letter as well as certificates and references) to Dr. Agnes Zoller (agnes.zoller@evonik.com).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

INTERNSHIP 107959 - Toyota Motor Europe, European & Government Affairs division

Your project
Within Toyota’s European Headquarters (Brussels), the intern will fully take part in activities of the European & Government Affairs division (EGA) and, in particular, be in charge of a project aiming at further improving the company’s External Affairs capacities throughout its 56 markets in Europe.
1. The intern’s project: (approx. 60% of total assignment)

•  Contribute to the assessment of Toyota’s current External Affairs capacities across Europe, by creating and using appropriate processes and tools
•  Establish, maintain and improve contacts with internal counterparts throughout Europe, to collect selected, accurate and useful information - Analyse the information collected and report results to management
•  Aim to define directions for future government affairs support activities towards European markets and implement where possible.

2. Participation to European & Government Affairs activities: (approx. 40% of total assignment)

•  Contribute to the monitoring of and reporting on EU initiatives of interest to the automotive sector.
•  When appropriate, attend events and meeting of relevant institutions and organisations (EU Parliament, EU Commission, Think-tanks, NGOs, etc.)
•  Provide support to overall operation of the team: organisation of events, creation of working documents, contact management, administration, etc.

Your assets

•  Student in last year of master study in Government & Public Affairs, European studies or similar
•  Good understanding of the EU decision-making process
•  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and evolve in an international environment 
• A diplomatic mindset and high ethical standards 
• An ability to work in a team as well as autonomously 
• Proficiency in English, knowledge of other languages is a clear asset
•  A previous experience in a EU institution is an asset.

Our offer

• First-hand experience of the Brussels public affairs environment
•  A training in the working style and requirements of government affairs functions of a large multinational company 
• The opportunity to be involved in interesting, hands-on projects
•  Good team atmosphere in a multinational environment

Place of internship : Toyota Motor Europe (Brussels)
Starting date : ideally in April 2013
Duration : ideally 12 months, minimum 6 months, full-time
It is mandatory that applicants are not graduated before the end date of the internship.
If you need a workpermit and / or visa to do an internship in Belgium, please take into account that we ask candidates to handle the complete application process.
Should you be interested in this internship, please apply online via www.toyotajobs.com and submit your CV and motivation letter, stressing your understanding of the government affairs function of a private company

International IT internship MM Barcoding Ltd

Your tasks will be:

•  Network Administration
•  Mail & web server maintenance
•  Data storage backup
•  Troubleshooting of hardware and software (solving users’ problems)
•  Training, induction and employees’ support
•  Service management system installation
•  Voice over IP
•  Software selection & Support
•  Development of IT strategy

You should:

•  Have good English skills
•  Be serious, ambitious and self-motivated
•  Be flexible and able to manage several tasks at the same time
•  Be able to work in a team and have good communication skills
•  Have a good IT-background

INTERESTED?
Please send your CV and Cover letter in English to hr@mmbarcoding.com
For more information, please go to www.mmbarcoding.com

Scholarship - University of Oslo

Applicants from developing countries

Scholarship applicants must apply to a graduate course and must be a citizen of a developing country, preferably from one of NORAD's partnership countries. The applicant should apply directly from his/her home country and must return to his/her home country after studying at the ISS. However, exceptions to this rule may apply. The applicant should be able to demonstrate the benefits from the course at ISS in his/her future career.

Applicants from Caucasus and the Balkans

Scholarship applicants must be citizens of a state in the Caucasus region(Azerbaijan, Armenia or Georgia) or the former Yugoslavia (Kosovo, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro; excluding Slovenia). The applicants may apply to one Master's coure or up to three Bachelor's courses. The applicant must be a relevant candidate for the Nansen Dialog Network.

Applicants from the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe

Applicants from the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe can apply to scholarships for both Master's and Bachelor's courses. Applicants from Eastern Europe (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria) may apply for scholarships which generally cover only the ISS Basic Fee.

Applicants from the US and Canada

A limited number of scholarships, which come mostly from donations and private scholarship funds, are available to at the Master and Bachelor level. These scholarships are reserved for citizens of the USA or Canada. The majority are partial scholarships. Download this guide (pdf) or contact the North American Branch Office to find out who administers these scholarships. You can request a scholarship application for North American students when you complete the Pre-Application.

ISS Scandinavian Studies scholarships

Applicants must take Scandinavian studies in their home country and apply for a relevant course(s) at the ISS. Applicants who have a strong reason to study in Norway may also apply for this scholarship (e.g. researchers/students who in their area focus on Scandinavian area studies, but are not themselves Scandinavianists). Applicants from any country may apply for this type of scholarship, but a priority is given to applicants from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia and Spain.

ISS Open Scholarships

Every year the ISS offers scholarships to exceptional applicants who do not fall under any of the categories. A typical recipient is a very strong applicant to a graduate course who is not from a NORAD partnership country (e.g. in South America or the Middle East) or a candidate who receives a partial scholarship from one of our cooperation partners.

More information: http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/fees/scholarships/criteria/

2013 Graduate Scholarship Programme for International Students, Turkey

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey offers graduate scholarship programme for international students in Turkey. The scholarship covers per-month is 1.500 Turkish Liras (TL) for MSc students and 1.800 TL for PhD students and durations of the scholarship are 2 years for MSc students and 4 years for PhD students.
About Scholarship: This program aims to provide scholarships for international graduate students in the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities in universities of Turkey for improving science and technology cooperation and building scientific and socio-economic bridge between Turkey and their countries.
Study: The scholarship is provided to study in Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities. 
Course Level: Master’s and PhD degree
Scholarship By: The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
Location: Turkey
Duration: Maximum durations of the scholarship are 2 years for MSc students and 4 years for PhD students, provided that the fellow is successful in his/her studies (courses) and that the supervisor states in his/her evaluation report that the candidate is making good progress. There will not be any payment for the Language Schools. 
Value: The amount of the scholarship per-month is 1.500 Turkish Liras (TL) for MSc students and 1.800 TL for PhD students. 
Eligibility:
-Senior undergraduate students aiming to register a master’s program with thesis
-MSc/MA students, at most in the third term of the program,
-MSc/MA students or graduated ones aiming to register a doctoral program PhD students, at most in the sixth term of the program
-In addition to PhD students, MSc/MA students will be supported.
-‘Getting an acceptance from a graduate program in Turkey’ is not required. Fellows can get the acceptance and start the fellowship in one year after the announcement date of the fellowship.
-Age limit is changed as follows:
A. Being at most 30-years-old for MSc students and
B. 35-years-old for PhD students at the first date of the application year
-‘Language certificate necessary for the graduate program’ is not demanded.
-Being a non-Turkish citizen (people who have dual citizenship are not eligible)
-Being at most 30-years-old for MSc students and 35-years-old for PhD students at the first date of the application year
-Accepting to sign the letter of undertaking required to be a TÜB&TAK scholar 
Scholarship Open for: The international students can apply for this scholarship. 
Selection Criteria: The candidates will be evaluated by the academicians by considering the application documents. 
Notification: The results are announced 3 months later, after the deadlines. There will be no announcement for the candidates not accepted.
Apply: Online Application System will be accessible two weeks before the deadlines. 
Deadline:
-I. Period: 29 March 2013
-II. Period: 27 September 2013
Further Information: http://www.tubitak.gov.tr/en/scholarship/undergraduatesgraduates/international-programmes/content-2215-graduate-scholarship-programme-for-international-students

2013/2014 MOFCOM Master Degree Scholarships, China

The MOFCOM Master Degree Scholarships is targeted for master students from developing countries. The scholarship award is offered by The Government of the People’s Republic of China through the Government of Fiji. The full master scholarship can be taken in East China Normal University [ECNU], Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU) , China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU) and Community University of China (CUC) in China.

Description
The Government of the People’s Republic of China through the Government of Fiji is offering four (4) master’s scholarship awards for the 2013-2014 academic years. These Scholarships for Developing Countries are offered for study international master of education in educational leadership and policy at East China Normal University [ECNU], master of public administration in Chinese governance at Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU), master program in international relations at China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU)and international master of international communication at Community University of China (CUC).

Benefits:

• Tuition Fees,
• Allowances, Other Expenses:
• Accommodation (dormitory of a training institute),
• A medical check-up,
• Dormitory Charge,
• Field Study (accommodation, transportation, travel insurance),
• Return Airfare,
• Medical Insurance for participants to cover for cover medical treatment.

Eligibility

• For ECNU: Applicants must be officials at divisional level in education administrative departments, or educational MOFCOM Master Degree Scholarshipsmanagement personnel at middle or high level in schools, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, aged under 45 from developing countries.
• For SYSU: From developing countries, government officials at or above director level, academic institution leaders above director level in colleges or departments or administrators at equivalent level.Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.Have a minimum of three years working experience in relevant fields, not more than 45 years old. Native English speakers or non-native English speakers with evidence of fluency in English demonstrated by a minimum TOEFL or IELTS test score; a GRE score is desirable but not required.
• For CUC: Applicants should be governmental officials at middle or higher career level, researchers or administrators at middle or higher level, staff of academic institutions with requisite experience, or senior managers in media related fields. They should be under 45 years of age and in good health. They should have at least 3 years of relevant working experience. For applicants whose native language is not English, English proficiency should be sufficient to enable graduate level course studies and thesis writing. Please submit TOEFL or IELTS test score if possible.
• For CFAU: Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in areas related to politics. Previous work experience in International Relations preferred.For applicants whose native language is not English, evidence of fluency in English must be demonstrated by a minimum of 80 in TOEFL ibt Test or 6.0 in IELTS Test.The age of applicants should be between 20-40.

Application Procedure
The applicants must provide the following documents:

• Application Form,
• Personal Statement,
• Bachelor Degree transcripts,
• Two(2) letters of recommendation,
• Three(3) recent passport size photos,
• Employment verification,
• Copy of first page of passport and
• Foreigner Physical Examination Form.

Submission Deadline
Deadline for application at For ECNU: May 15, 2013; For SYSU: 31th,May 2013; For CUC: June 30th, 2013; For CFAU: May 31st, 2013

Website Link
http://www.psc.gov.fj/index.php/services/scholarship/35-scholarship-new/384-mofcom-master-degree-scholarships

8 Study Abroad Scholarships that Every Student Should Know About

Funding can be the biggest obstacle for many students looking to study abroad. Often they are overwhelmed by the costs of a study abroad program, and are unaware of the millions of dollars in scholarships available for students to study abroad. However, don’t let the misconception that there isn’t any funding prevent you from exploring the world. There are many study abroad scholarships out there for students of all backgrounds. Here are the top eight study abroad scholarships that you do not want to miss out on. 

1. DiversityAbroad.com Study Abroad Scholarship

Diversity Abroad, in cooperation with the AIFS Foundation, offers $500 scholarships for summer 2013 and fall 2013 study abroad. Five scholarships are available for the summer, and five are available for the fall.

Economically disadvantaged students, first-generation, students with disabilities and ethnic and racial diverse students are strongly encouraged to apply. Click the following link to Apply Now, or Search for eligible study programs and DiversityAbroad.com Study Abroad Scholarship Details.
Deadline: March 1st, 2013 Summer, and April 19th, 2013 for fall 2013.

2. DiversityAbroad.com / CAPA Scholarship

DiversityAbroad.com, in cooperation with CAPA International Education, offers diversity scholarships for students participating on a CAPA study abroad or intern abroad program during the summer 2013 and fall 2013. Fifteen $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for summer 2013 and five tuition scholarships in the amount of $2,000 will be awarded for fall 2013 programs. Scholarship application must be submitted with program application.

Economically disadvantaged students, first-generation, students with disabilities and ethnic and racial diverse students are strongly encouraged to apply. Click the following link to Apply Now.
Request details on CAPA programs in Beijing, Buenos Aires, Florence, Istanbul, London or Sydney.
Deadline: February 15th, 2013 for Summer 2013 and April 19th, 2013 for fall 2013. 

3. DiversityAbroad.com / SIT Scholarship

The DiversityAbroad.com / SIT Diversity Scholarship award offers funding to students participating in SIT study abroad programs. Ten $1,000 scholarships for summer 2013 and five $2,000 scholarships for fall 2013. Scholarship application must be submitted with program application.

Economically disadvantaged students, first-generation, students with disabilities and ethnic and racial diverse students are strongly encouraged to apply. Click the following link to Apply Now.
Deadline: February 22nd, 2013 Summer, and April 19th, 2013 for fall 2013.

4. Boren Awards for International Study
The David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships, initiatives of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study in world regions critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Boren Scholars and Fellows represent a variety of academic backgrounds, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including, but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili.

The Boren Awards promote long-term linguistic and cultural immersion, and therefore the majority of Boren Scholars and Fellows study overseas for at least six months. In exchange for funding, recipients make a commitment to seek work in the federal government. Award amounts are up to a maximum of $20,000 for the Boren Scholarships and $30,000 for the Boren Fellowships. Find more information by clicking the following link www.borenawards.org.
Deadline: Boren Fellowship: January 28, 2014, Boren Scholarship: February 5, 2014.

5. API First Generation Scholarship
API is pleased to support students who are first in their families to attend a college or university through a First Generation Scholarship for study abroad. One deserving student each semester will receive an award in the amount of $750 towards the cost of their API program. This scholarship considers both need and merit, and asks students to explain their financial circumstances, and to describe how they feel studying abroad is a valuable use of their time and resources.

Students must have a 2.75 GPA and have applied to an API study abroad program.
To apply, visit http://www.apistudyabroad.com/downloads/PDFs/First_Gen.pdf?1dc5a7.
For more information on all of API's scholarship opportunities, including a FULL TUITION Diversity Scholarship please visit http://www.apistudyabroad.com/students/financial-information/scholarships/.
Deadline: Fall/Year: June 10; Spring semester and winter quarter programs: October 15; Spring quarter: December 15.

6. IES Diversity Scholarships

IES Abroad is committed to fostering and supporting a diverse student body. The Diversity Scholarships are one way to encourage and support students from a range of institutions and underrepresented populations, including students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, first generation college students, students from low income families and students with a history of overcoming adversity.

IES Diversity Scholarships include the following: HBCU Scholarships, HACU - IES Abroad Merit/Need-Based Scholarships, Merit-Based Scholarships for Under-represented Students, and Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship (Up to $5,000!)
To be eligible for any IES Abroad aid, you must apply to and attend an IES Abroad program and your home school must be a member or associate member of the IES Abroad Consortium.  In addition, your home school must have a policy of transferring at least 75% of institutional aid for study abroad.
Deadline: Fall/Academic Year Deadline: May 1, Spring/Calendar Year Deadline: October 25.

7. CIEE Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Scholarship

CIEE created the Global Access Initiative (GAIN) to help students overcome the major barriers to studying abroad, namely costs and curriculum requirements. GAIN aids in the diversification of study abroad by providing overseas opportunities for students who are economically challenged, or from diverse backgrounds or underrepresented fields of study. Each year, CIEE provides $1 million in grants and scholarships to expand access for students to full-year, semester, and summer study abroad programs.

Deadline: Summer, fall, and academic year programs: April 1 (Of the year PRIOR to the start of the study abroad program), Winter, spring, and calendar year programs: November 1 (Of the year PRIOR to the start of the study abroad program).

8. The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.

The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are planning to study abroad. The program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go by supporting undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints. To learn more about the Gilman Scholarship Program, please Click Here.
Deadline: January 15, 2013 online application opens for fall 2013/AY 2013-2014 study abroad programs. March 5, 2013 Student Deadline for submission of online application, including transcript(s). Must submit application by 11:59pm Central Daylight Time.

Remember, there is no limit to the amount of financial aid you may receive. We encourage you to apply for as many scholarships and grants as you possibly can (the more funding, the better!). Be creative, and be sure to show your passions and creativity when applying. Good luck, and enjoy your experience abroad!