Communications Internship

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) was established in 2008 as a major philanthropic initiative to promote climate and energy policies that greatly reduce Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions and to help Europe play a stronger international leadership role in mitigating climate change. The ECF is part of the international ClimateWorks Network (CWN) that shares goals, strategies and resources to address the global challenge of climate change mitigation as part of a global network of aligned organisations. It is funded by major multi-year commitments from donors in Europe and the United States. The ECF team is a highly dynamic group of individuals, combining ambition and passion with a rigorous, results-oriented and analytic approach to work. The ECF’s culture is one of intensity, enthusiasm, and mutual support.

The Strategic Communications Team

The ECF’s Strategic Communications Team is the outreach unit of the European Climate Foundation. Its role is to act as a center of expertise for communication on climate change. Its objective is to help create political, media and public endorsement for strong action to address climate change at an international, national and sector level. It applies its communications expertise and resources to ensure that climate change issues are objectively and accurately reported and debated in the public space. The Strategic Communications Team delivers communications and advocacy services to ECF grantees and partners and builds this capacity in the climate community.

The Position – Communications Internship

The Strategic Communications Team is currently accepting applications for an enthusiastic individual to gain professional experience in climate change communications as a “Communications Intern”. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate/young professional with a sincere interest in climate and energy issues and the way they are interpreted and reported in the media. As part of the media team, the candidate will work in the ECF’s Brussels Office in support of all programmes and projects of the ECF.

Intern Responsibilities

Assignments can vary depending on the strategic needs of the organisation, but the intern’s responsibilities will include some of the following tasks:

Working with the media team to support the international communications and media needs of the ECF and its grantees;

Contributing to the development and delivery of effective outreach strategies to drive progressive EU policy-making in the climate and energy field;

Making full use of IT and new media tools to disseminate the messaging of ECF projects and the work of its grantees further;

Supporting the development of the internal communications database at the structural and content level and making sure its contacts are up-to-date;

Monitoring of the news agenda and regular reporting on coverage;

Maintaining a dynamic calendar of ECF activity and external events to enhance communications planning;

Planning, promotion and coordination of conferences and events;

Other ad hoc research work and administrative tasks.

Experience required

The ideal candidate will have the following practical qualifications:

Demonstrated interest in the mission and values of the ECF;

Fast-learning self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced international environment;

Professional experience and/or academic background in the fields of communications, energy, environmental issues, EU/international affairs or public policy;

Media-savvy with proven experience in writing/editing;

Excellent IT skills and up to speed with the latest online communication tools;

Displays enthusiasm to help reframe the public and media debate around the issue of climate change;

Appreciates the vital role of administrative tasks;

Ability to work both in a team and independently;

Superior English written and verbal communication skills are essential; knowledge of other EU languages welcome.

What we offer

With this opportunity, we offer:

An exciting international working environment;

Valuable first-hand professional experience and development;

On-the-job mentoring to help you develop your skills;

An introduction to the ECF’s vast network of connections in the field;

A sense of satisfaction from contributing to the global climate debate;

Compensation in line with internship opportunities at EU institutions;

Temporary contract of 6 months.

How to apply

Please send a CV and a short cover letter in English explaining why you think you would be suited to the role, as well as your response to the below exercise by 11 January 2016 by email to: SMO-InternMedia@Europeanclimate.org. Please use the following format in the subject line: CommsInternship_Firstname_Surname. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates must be in possession of valid work permit for Belgium and available to start immediately.

Exercise:

Summarize the key findings of the following report in three tweets.

BI Presidential Scholarship for Norwegian and International Students, 2016-2017

BI Norwegian Business School Presidential Scholarship is made available for the most outstanding Norwegian and international students. It is awarded to undertake masters program by the university.

The aim of the BI Presidential Scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able students from any country.

BI Norwegian Business School is an internationally recognized not-for-profit private institution, located in Norway. Established in 1943, BI has one of Europe’s largest and most productive academic environments.

Applicants with international bachelor degrees will be ranked according to their national GPA scale. In addition, the national GPA will be transferred and assessed in the ECTS scale. The minimum standard for test scores that BI accepts are: TOEFL – a total score of 575 points for the written test or 233 for the computer-based version or 90 points on the internet based test and IELTS- a score of 6.5. TOEFL / IETLS scores must be from within the last two years. Exemptions to the TOEFL / IELTS requirement may be granted for certain applicants.

Study Subject(s): All Master of Science programmes (Master of Science in Business, Master of Science in Strategic Marketing Management, Master of Science in Leadership and Organisational Psychology, Master of Science in Finance and Master of Professional Accountancy) are eligible.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing Master of Science programmes at BI Norwegian Business School.
Eligibility:
-Applicants with international bachelor degrees will be ranked according to their national GPA scale. In addition, the national GPA will be transferred and assessed in the ECTS scale.
-Other factors that may influence ranking can be other academic, GMAT/GRE/CAT scores, extracurricular achievements and special personal achievements. Certified copies of documents of these achievements and a CV must be presented.
-BI aims for a national and international mix in the student body. Hence, priority may be given to applicants from selected countries or from selected partner schools of BI.

Scholarship Open for International Students: BI Presidential Scholarships are open to both Norwegian and international students.

College Admission Requirement:

English Language Requirement: Applicants with international bachelor degrees will be ranked according to their national GPA scale. In addition, the national GPA will be transferred and assessed in the ECTS scale. The minimum standard for test scores that BI accepts are: TOEFL – a total score of 575 points for the written test or 233 for the computer-based version or 90 points on the internet based test and IELTS- a score of 6.5. TOEFL / IETLS scores must be from within the last two years. Exemptions to the TOEFL / IELTS requirement may be granted for certain applicants.

Scholarship can be taken at: Norway

What does it cover?
-Norwegian Recipients: Scholarships will cover full tuition fees for the first year. The scholarship will be extended to the second year of the programme.
-International Recipients: Scholarships will cover full tuition fees and living expenses for the first year. The scholarship will be extended to the second year of the programme. Documentation of financial need for covering living costs must be stated in the financial plan.

Selection Criteria: Scholarships are awarded based on academic merits as indicated by grade point average (GPA) and GMAT or other accepted admission tests.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply:
-Applicants write their scholarship essay to describe why they deserve a scholarship.
-Upload the scholarship essay to the online application portal where applicants complete the application.
-Please note that applicants may apply for more than one scholarship, but BI will only award one scholarship per student.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Application deadline is March 1st 2016.

Scholarship Link

Read more: BI Presidential Scholarship in Norway, 2015-2016 Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com 

2016 Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) University Scholarships, New Zealand

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is pleased to offer two university scholarships each year full time study over the academic year (February to November). The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) University Scholarships are offered every year for students who are entering their honours, master’s or final year of PhD study at a New Zealand University.

The aim of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able students from any nationality.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is the country’s central bank which promotes a sound and dynamic monetary and financial system.

To be eligible applicants must be studying full time at a New Zealand University and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. 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.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded to students who are majoring in Economics, Finance or Banking.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for students who are entering their honours, master’s or final year of PhD study at a New Zealand University.

Eligibility: To be eligible applicants must be studying full time at a New Zealand University and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Students must have attained at least a B+ average and be studying full time over the academic year (February to November).

Scholarship Open for International Students: Domestic and International students who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand can apply for these university scholarships.

What does it cover? The value of each scholarship will be $10,000. In addition to the $10,000, an offer of employment is provided at the completion of their qualification. It is important to note that a condition of receipt of the scholarship is that you must accept the position with the Reserve Bank and must remain in that position for a specified period of time. Should this condition not be met you will be required to repay the sum of the scholarship payments made to you. The scholarship is valued at $1,500 in the first year, increased to $2,500 in the second year and $3,500 in the final year of study. The successful applicant will be paired with a Reserve Bank staff member who will act as a mentor. The mentor will make contact regularly during the scholarship programme and can assist with research, advice and provide applicant with access to some of resources at the Bank.

College Admission Requirement:

Entrance Requirement: To be eligible applicants must be studying full time at a New Zealand University and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

English Language Requirement: 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

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Once short listing has been completed, Successful applicants will be asked to attend a half day interview process at the Bank in Wellington. This typically takes place at the beginning of February.

How to Apply: Applicant please email their completed application to nikki.chalmers-at-rbnz.govt.nz.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 14th January 2016.

Scholarship Link

Read more: Reserve Bank of New Zealand University Scholarships, 2015 Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com 

Internship Opportunity at Dance4Life, Amsterdam

Deadline: 31 December, 2015
Open to: youth under 26, with excellent English communication skills who support and would like to join Dance4Life team
Remuneration: EUR 250 per month

Description

Dance4Life provides young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to protect their health and promote safe sexual choices. Dance4Life is a nonprofit that believes in the power of an attractive brand to create impact. They use the universal language of dance and the positive energy of music to connect with young people as equals: we’re in it together. If interested, you can join their team as an intern

Your challenge with Dance4Life

Your main role is to support international program and advocacy team of dance4life. Dance4life implements their activities in 18 countries so far, together with local partners, that is called National Concept Owners (NCOs). Besides local impact, Dance4Life does an international advocacy with change-makers from 7 countries.

Your Role

Supporting the international advocacy officer in the ChangeMaker project;

Analysing UN reports, researcher, literature, making summaries for the team and updating fact-sheets among young people and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights;

Setting up a system for documenting personal stories;

Creating a database of with content for advocacy purposes; UN reports and resolutions;

Support in creating tools/manuals;

Developing context analysis for specific countries;

Support in internal communication;

Assistance in collecting and aggregating monitoring data from NCOs;

Support in organisation of international meetings (likewise meeting of all NCOs);

Support the business development unit with research for country cases and lead opportunities.

Your profile

You have good coordination, communication and organisational skills;

You are analytic and critical;

You have excellent English communication skills;

You are a flexible team player with a positive and motivating attitude;

You have affinity with the target group of the organisation (10-24) and preferably your age is not above 26;

You support and believe the values of Dance4Life;

You are looking for an internship related to you current MA in a relevant area such as international development.

What’s in for you?

An internship in exciting and dynamic organisation for around 6 months, at least 32 hours a week, staring January, 2016

A remuneration of the internship of EUR 250 per month;

Bio lunches in the office canteen;

An informal working space in the heart of Amsterdam.

How to Apply?

If you are interested, please submit your resume with a short motivation letter to Tess Pairon and email tess@dance4life.com before 31st December.

Check out the official call

For more information please visit the official webpage

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2015/12/30/internship-opportunity-dance4life-amsterdam/#ixzz3wDN8Pzb8

Monash International Merit Scholarships in Australia, 2016

Monash University is offering up to 31 merit scholarships for international students. These scholarships will be awarded to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia.

Monash University is ranked in the top one per cent of world universities according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. At Monash, they strives to make sure that students have the opportunity to pursue the career they aspire to.

For entry to Monash University, student must meet the minimum English language requirements. Application must include one original test report meeting the minimum results listed below- IELTS (International English Language Testing System – Academic): Overall test score: 6.5 TOEFL (American Test of English as a Foreign Language): Paper-based test: 550 Test of Written English (TWE): 4.5 or Internet-based test: 79

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded to study any of the courses available at Monash University.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia.

Eligibility:
-International student
-Commencing students with a full Monash course offer or continuing students, and
-Undertaking a full time undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia, or
Note: the following students are not eligible to apply for this scholarship: Students studying Australian Year 12 (these students may be eligible for the Monash International Scholarship for Excellence)

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these merit scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Monash University is offering 31 scholarships will be available in 2016. Applications from students from all countries are invited and countries with strategic priorities for Monash will be given preference. Applicants must undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia.

What does it cover? Total average value of scholarship is up to $50,000 (based on a 5 year degree); $10,000 for a full time study load (48 credit points) paid per year until the minimum number of points for degree are completed and Recipients may be asked to participate or be profiled in relevant Monash marketing, recruitment and promotional materials and/or events).

Selection Criteria:
-Selection will be based on academic achievement;
-Students will also be assessed on their scholarship application statement (500 words), and their potential to be an ambassador for Monash University;
-Preference will be given to commencing students, particularly commencing students who are not enrolled in a Monash pathway course.

How to Apply: Applications should be submitted by post or email. Before applying for this scholarship, you must have received a full Monash course offer with no conditions.

Application Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadlines are:
Round one: October 15 Semester one or two of the following year
Round two: November 15 Semester one or two of the following year
Round three: January 15 Semester one or two of the current year
Round four: February 15 Semester one or two of the current year
Round five: March 15 Semester two of the current year
Round six: April 15 Semester two of the current year
Round seven: July 7 Semester two of the current year

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: Merit Scholarships for International Studnets in Australia, 2015 Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com 

Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for Research Excellence in UK, 2016

University of Nottingham is offering 50 full tuition fee scholarships for students starting research programmes in September 2016. Scholarships are available for international students.

The aim of masters scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able students from any nationality.

The University of Nottingham is a public research university based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom. It was founded as University College Nottingham in 1881 and was granted a Royal Charter in 1948.

International students whose first language is not English are required to have an appropriate grade/score in an approved examination in English language (such as IELTS) Academic) before they can register on an academic programme.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the University of Nottingham.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing full-time research degree programme, PhD or MPhil,
at University of Nottingham.

Eligibility: Applicants can apply for this scholarship if you:
-are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes
-already hold an offer to start a full-time research degree programme, PhD or MPhil, at Nottingham in September or October 2016, any subject area*.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International Students can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships for Research Excellence aim to recognise and reward applications from outstanding international students. In 2016, we are offering international students over 50 full tuition fee scholarships.

What does it cover? Full tuition fee scholarships.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Applicants must receive an offer of study before applying for our international student scholarships. If you have not yet applied for a research degree course, we recommend submitting your application 4 to 6 weeks before the scholarship application deadlines to allow time for the application process. Application for admission to study at Nottingham must be received at least six weeks before the scholarship closing date to allow time for our Admissions office to process the application and confirm your offer, before you can apply for the scholarship. Any application for admission to study submitted later than six weeks before the scholarship closing date is not guaranteed to be processed in time.

Online Application

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 11th March 2016.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for International Applicants, 2016 Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com 

2016-2017 Scholarships for Foreign University Students Program for Study in Universities of Czech Republic, Czech Republic

If you would like to study in Universities of Czech Republic, Czech Republic and pursue Full Time Master or Phd Program in Technical and Natural Science you can avail 2016-2017 Scholarships for Foreign University Students Program which is being offered bythe South Moravian Centre for International Mobility (JCMM) in Czech Republic.

This is a Master or Phd Program Merit Based Scholarship and Students are eligible from International Students from (the third Countries out of European Union) to apply for the same. Only Few such award is being offered and the deadline for application is 31-Jan-16.

This Scholarship will offer you scholarship 7000 Czech crown monthly / approx. 250EUR for the first study year to cover basic living costs (if students achieve good study results during the first study year, they can obtain scholarship straight from the university in the following years). No tuition fee in study programs in Czech language.

Free administrative assistance and consultancy – help with university entrance exams procedure and during the first study year in the South Moravian region (diploma recognition, information service, visa, study matters etc) for the first study year.

Name of Scholarships:	2016-2017 Scholarships for Foreign University Students Program
Scholarship is offered by:	the South Moravian Centre for International Mobility (JCMM) in Czech Republic
Scholarship Offers:	Scholarship 7000 Czech crown monthly / approx. 250EUR for the first study year to cover basic living costs (if students achieve good study results during the first study year, they can obtain scholarship straight from the university in the following years). No tuition fee in study programs in Czech language. Free administrative assistance and consultancy – help with university entrance exams procedure and during the first study year in the South Moravian region (diploma recognition, information service, visa, study matters etc.).
Duration of Reward / Grant:	Scholarship will be offered for the first study year.
Education Field:	Technical and Natural Science
Education Level:	Master or Phd Program
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	Universities of Czech Republic, Czech Republic
Students are eligible from:	International Students from (the third Countries out of European Union)
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	Few
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 31-Jan-16
Eligibility:	Foreign Students from the third countries out of European Union pursuing follow-up master or Ph.D. study programs in Czech language, at partner universities in Brno, Czech Republic. Applicants, who have not studied at any of the Czech universities or secondary schools so far, except for preparatory and language courses or short-term study exchange programs. Those, who already have studied in the Czech Republic or have stayed here for minimum 6 months (dated to June 2014), are not eligible to apply. Study programs in technical and natural science are preferred. Good knowledge of Czech language is required (follow-up master studies require very good knowledge of Czech language, for Ph.D. studies each faculty has different conditions).
Important Information:	Each applicant must have good knowledge of Czech language before arrival to be able to pass entrance exam at university and start studying in Czech straight after their arrival in Brn. The selection is being done only out of the candidates accepted at any of our partner universities in the South Moravian region into a Czech program.

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

The mode of applying is Online.

Once all the information has been received by the South Moravian Centre for International Mobility (JCMM) in Czech Republic and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.

If you are looking for more information about 2016-2017 Scholarships for Foreign University Students Program you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.jcmm.cz/en/scholarship-for-foreign-university-students.html