Czech Republic Government Scholarships for Foreign Students, 2016-2017

Applications are invited for Czech Republic Government scholarships available for foreign university/college students or graduates and PhD candidates. Scholarship-holders may be admitted for research visits (i.e. either attending non-degree courses of their choice, or pursuing an independent research activity, depending on their qualifications and preferences), or for study visits, when they enroll in a standard study programme for the period of scholarship specified in the intergovernmental/departmental agreement concerned. Foreign authorities present the nominations before the deadline set in the relevant agreements, in most cases by 31 March 2016.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in all subjects available at the eligible Czech public institutions of higher education.
Course Level: Scholarships are available university/college students or graduates and PhD candidates (exceptionally also for university researchers/teachers) who wish to accomplish a study or research stay at one of the eligible Czech public institutions of higher education.
Scholarship Provider: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic
Scholarship can be taken at: Czech Republic

Eligibility: -Scholarship-holders may be admitted for research visits (i.e. either attending non-degree courses of their choice, or pursuing an independent research activity, depending on their qualifications and preferences), or for study visits, when they enroll in a standard study programme for the period of scholarship specified in the intergovernmental/departmental agreement concerned. Since the courses they follow in the Czech Republic do not lead to the award of a degree, the host universities usually do not require them to sit entrance examinations.
-The terms and conditions of admission and requirements concerning the language of tuition are stipulated by the host university that takes an autonomous decision whether or not the applicant can be accepted within the framework of the Ministry’s scholarship programme.
-Prospective applicants are advised to contact the selected university directly and request a letter of invitation from the appropriate department. Although such a letter is not listed among obligatory attachments to the application form, its submission is recommended, since it may simplify and expedite the admission procedure. Applicants are requested to point out to the selected university that they are applying for the Ministry’s scholarship award under an international agreement.
-Note please that access to art academies can be somewhat limited because the applicants must meet demanding requirements and demonstrate their talent. Samples of artistic work, e.g. photographs, video/audio recording of a musical performance etc., must be attached to the application forms of fine/performing arts students/graduates.
-All applicants should indicate the preferred period of scholarship in their application form. The Ministry reserves the right to change the requested term of scholarship and/or place any applicant to a course and/or higher education institution different from those indicated in his/her scholarship application form, if admission as requested by the applicant is not feasible.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students from Argentina, Austria, Bulgaria (only academic staff members), Egypt, Estonia, Estonia, Malta, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macedonia/FYROM, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, Peru, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Vietnam, Albania, Bulgaria, China, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia and the Ukraine can apply for these Czech Republic government scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic (hereafter referred to as the “Ministry”) annually offers scholarships to foreign nationals, pursuant to bilateral intergovernmental or departmental agreements concluded with a number of countries. Scholarships of this type are designed for university/college students or graduates and Ph.D. candidates (exceptionally also for university researchers/teachers) who wish to accomplish a study or research stay at one of the Czech public institutions of higher education. Its length usually ranges from 2 to 10 months depending upon the agreement made by the Czech government and the foreign government concerned that specifies also the categories of eligible recipients. Scholarship-holders may be admitted for research visits (i.e. either attending non-degree courses of their choice, or pursuing an independent research activity, depending on their qualifications and preferences), or for study visits, when they enroll in a standard study programme for the period of scholarship specified in the intergovernmental/departmental agreement concerned. Since the courses they follow in the Czech Republic do not lead to the award of a degree, the host universities usually do not require them to sit entrance examinations.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Its length usually ranges from 2 to 10 months depending upon the agreement made by the Czech government and the foreign government concerned that specifies also the categories of eligible recipients. All applicants should indicate the preferred period of scholarship in their application form. The Ministry reserves the right to change the requested term of scholarship and/or place any applicant to a course and/or higher education institution different from those indicated in his/her scholarship application form, if admission as requested by the applicant is not feasible.

What does it cover?
-For the academic year 2016/2017, the scholarship amounts to CZK 9,000 per month for those who do not hold a Master’s degree or equivalent and CZK 9,500 per month for holders of a Master’s degree or equivalent. Scholarship-holders are exempted from tuition fees. The scholarship has to be collected in person at the appropriate department of the respective Czech university. Inexpensive accommodation at student dormitories is offered as well as the possibility to take meals at student catering facilities. The applicants are requested to indicate in their application form whether they wish to obtain lodging at a student dormitory.
-Medical care for EU/EEA citizens who are properly insured in their home countries is provided in compliance with the European Parliament and Council (EC) Regulation No. 883/2004, as last amended, and its implementing Regulation No. 987/2009, as amended by Regulation No. 465/2012 – detailed information is available on the website of the Centre for International Reimbursements.
Note: please that the expenses for repatriation are not covered by the provisions of the aforementioned European Regulations and it is therefore advisable to contract an insurance policy to this end.
-As regards non-EU/EEA citizens, medical care is provided to the extent stipulated in the respective intergovernmental/departmental agreement under which the scholarship is awarded. If the agreement concerned does not provide for any coverage of medical care, the admitted applicants are required to arrange a health insurance policy for the period of their stay in the Czech Republic. Please consult the consular section of the Czech Embassy in your country to find out about detailed requirements applying to the minimum scope of compulsory insurance policy.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: The scholarship award is notified by a Decision issued by the Ministry. There is no legal claim to the scholarship award. The scholarship is not transferable to another person.

How to Apply: On principle, nominations and application dossiers must be submitted to the Ministry by the competent authorities (usually government agencies) of eligible countries (note: in the case of Austria the Österreichische Austauschdienst – GmbH) or, if so agreed with the competent foreign authorities, by the Czech Embassies in those countries. Applications sent directly to the Ministry by individual applicants will not be processed. All these documents must be written in or translated into Czech, English, French or German. Fine arts and performing arts students/graduates are moreover required to attach a sample of their artistic work, e.g. photographs, video/audio recording of a musical performance etc.

Application Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: Foreign authorities present the nominations before the deadline set in the relevant agreements, in most cases by 31 March 2016. The closing dates for applications fixed by the competent foreign authorities are necessarily earlier (the deadlines may be shorter by several months!). Prospective applicants are therefore advised to contact the respective national authorities (usually the Ministries of Education) in time.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: Czech Republic Government Scholarships, 2015-2016 Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com 

Graduate School of Science (GSS) Scholarships for Study in University of Tokyo, Japan

If you would like to study in University of Tokyo, Japan and pursue Full Time Master’s Program in any Subject you can avail Graduate School of Science (GSS) Scholarships which is being offered bythe Graduate School of Science (GSS), University of Tokyo.

This is a Master’s Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from International Students to apply for the same. Only Few such award is being offered and the deadline for application is 1 – 31 October 2015 for those entering in April and 1 – 30 April 2016- for those entering in September.

This Scholarship will offer you a monthly stipend of 150,000 yen to self-supporting international students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, with the aim of increasing the number of international students. for a total of five years starting from the enrollment in a master’s degree course to the end of a three-year Ph.d. course from April/September, 2016 to March/August, 2021.

Name of Scholarships:	Graduate School of Science (GSS) Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by:	the Graduate School of Science (GSS), University of Tokyo
Scholarship Offers:	This Scholarship provides a monthly stipend of 150,000 yen to self-supporting international students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, with the aim of increasing the number of international students.
Duration of Reward / Grant:	Scholarship will be awarded for a total of five years starting from the enrollment in a master’s degree course to the end of a three-year Ph.D. course from April/September, 2016 to March/August, 2021.
Education Field:	any Subject
Education Level:	Master’s Program
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	University of Tokyo, Japan
Students are eligible from:	International Students
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	Few
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 01 – 31 October 2015 for those entering in April and 01 – 30 April 2016- for those entering in September.
Eligibility:	Self-Supported Students with excellent grades who pass the entrance examination for the Master’s rogram at the Graduate School of Science and who newly come to Japan as a student will qualify and enter the program in either April or September 2016. Priority goes to UTRIP (University of Tokyo Research Internship Program) participants. Recipients of other scholarships starting from April or September 2016 are not eligible. There is a possibility that an applicant might be required to withdraw from this scholarship if the applicant is deemed to be the recipient of another scholarship.
Important Information:	The Scholarship will be awarded to demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, with the aim of increasing the number of international students.

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

Applicants should submit the GSS Scholarship application form to the Graduate School Office at the time of their Graduate School application for admission to the Master’s Program. Application Documents:-

GSS Scholarship Application.

One letter of recommendation from a faculty member of your College or University.

Once all the information has been received by the Graduate School of Science (GSS), University of Tokyo 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 Graduate School of Science (GSS) Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/offices/scholarships/

Karolinska Institutet Global Master’s Scholarships for Study in Universities of Sweden, Sweden

If you would like to study in Universities of Sweden, Sweden and pursue Full Time Master’s Program in Global Health; Bioentrepreneurship; Biomedicine; Public Health Sciences; Health Informatics; Molecular Techniques in Life Science and Toxicology you can avail Karolinska Institutet Global Master’s Scholarships which is being offered by the Karolinska Institutet.

This is a Master’s Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from Swedish and International Students to apply for the same. Only Few such award is being offered and the deadline for application is 16-Jan-16.

This Scholarship will offer you the tuition fee cost, not living expenses, and only for studies at Master’s level for Complete Course Duration.

Name of Scholarships:	Karolinska Institutet Global Master’s Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by:	the Karolinska Institutet
Scholarship Offers:	The Karolinska Institutet Global Master’s Scholarships cover the tuition fee cost, not living expenses, and only for studies at Master’s level.
Duration of Reward / Grant:	Complete Course Duration
Education Field:	Global Health; Bioentrepreneurship; Biomedicine; Public Health Sciences; Health Informatics; Molecular Techniques in Life Science and Toxicology.
Education Level:	Master’s Program
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	Universities of Sweden, Sweden
Students are eligible from:	Swedish and International Students
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	Few
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 16-Jan-16
Eligibility:	These Scholarships are awarded to excellent students who have been admitted to KI’s Global Master’s Programmes starting autumn 2016 Have been awarded a Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen) from an internationally recognised university. Be able to demonstrate proficiency in English by means of an internationally recognised test, e. g. TOEFL, IELTS or the equivalent.
Important Information:	The Selection process is based on applicant’s CV and qualifications that will be evaluated in connection with the application for a KI study programme.

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

Applications should be submitted Online.

Once all the information has been received by the Karolinska Institutet 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 Karolinska Institutet Global Master’s Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: http://ki.se/en/education/scholarships

2016 Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships for Study in University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

If you would like to study in University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time Phd Program in any Subject you can avail Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships which is being offered by the University of Edinburgh.

This is a Phd Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from UK/EU and International Students to apply for the same. Only 30 such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 01-Feb-16.

This Scholarship will offer you each award covers the difference between the tuition fee for a UK/EU graduate student and that chargeable to an overseas graduate student. The awards do not cover maintenance expenses for 3 Year.

Name of Scholarships:	Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by:	the University of Edinburgh
Scholarship Offers:	Each award covers the difference between the tuition fee for a UK/EU graduate student and that chargeable to an overseas graduate student. The awards do not cover maintenance expenses.
Duration of Reward / Grant:	3 Year
Education Field:	any Subject
Education Level:	Phd Program
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from:	UK/EU and International Students
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	30
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 01-Feb-16
Eligibility:	The awards are open to overseas students commencing a PhD in any field of study in 2016-2017. Applicants must be liable to pay tuition fees at the rate applicable to overseas students and must have already applied for admission to a full-time PhD research programme of study. Although candidates with an upper second class honours Bachelor’s degree (or the overseas equivalent) can be considered, in order to be competitive you should really have a first class Bachelor’s degree supplemented by an excellent Master’s degree. Other factors such as financial status, nationality and the proposed field of study are not taken into account.
Important Information:	Applicants must be of outstanding academic merit and research potential.

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

To apply for a scholarship you must first apply for admission for an eligible programme of study at the University of Edinburgh. We recommend that applicants do this as early as possible and well in advance of the scholarship deadline. Please note that you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh and have full EASE authentication.

Once all the information has been received by the University of Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate/international/global/research

The World Bank Winter Internships in Washington

Deadline: 31 October 2015
Open to: candidates must possess an undergraduate degree and already be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD with plans to return to school in a full-time capacity)
Remuneration: paid hourly salary and allowance towards travel expenses

Description

The World Bank Group Internship offers highly motivated and successful individuals an opportunity to improve their skills while working in a diverse environment. Interns generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting. Winter internships are done between December and March. Most positions are located in Washington, D.C. (some positions are offered in country offices) and are a minimum of four weeks in duration.

The job descriptions for interns vary. Some interns research particular projects while others actually help design projects and occasionally they participate in Bank missions.

Eligibility

This internship typically seeks candidates in the following fields economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social science (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment, private sector development, as well as other related fields who:

Must possess an undergraduate degree and already be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD with plans to return to school in a full-time capacity);

Fluency in English is required;

Prior relevant work experience, computing skills, as well as knowledge of languages such as French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese are advantageous.

Remuneration

The Bank Group pays an hourly salary to all interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance towards travel expenses. Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations.

Application

Ensure that you use either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Internet Explorer 10 or higher as your browser version;

You will be asked to register for an account and provide an email address;

You must complete your application in a single session and will be able to submit it only if you have uploaded all the required documents and answered all the questions (all questions marked with an asterisk-*- are mandatory);

Provide the most current contact information;

Ensure that you have correctly spelled out your email address, since this will be the main channel of communication with you regarding your candidacy;

Remember to enter your complete phone number (country code + city code + number);

Please attach the following documents (mandatory) before submitting:

Curriculum Vitae (CV);

Statement of Interest;

Proof of Enrollment in a graduate degree.

Deadline for applying is 31 October 2015.

For more information please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2015/10/26/the-world-bank-winter-internships-in-washington/#ixzz3ph0XcOxv

Marketing & Sales Assistant - 12-month paid internship

Interested in working on exciting projects in the environmental field, as part of a dynamic, international team in Brussels?

shecco is a market accelerator for the introduction of climate friendly technologies providing market development, publishing and events management services worldwide. Our mission is to bring these technologies faster to the market in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible and thereby “sustaining our atmosphere”. We especially focus on helping our partners worldwide to introduce sustainable solutions for the Heating, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC&R) industries. shecco's team is located in Brussels, Berlin, Tokyo and New York.

shecco Europe is looking to recruit a Marketing and Sales Assistant for its Brussels office. This position will support the shecco media department, strengthening our Partnership program and customer relations. This will include all aspects of sales organisation and prospecting including researching new potential leads, updating the CMS, contacting new sales leads, drafting Partnership proposals, mailchimp campaigns, advertisement booking for our magazines, as well as customer requests. She/he will be involved in the management of over 150 corporate Partners, for our different websites (such as R744.com) and magazines (such as “Accelerate”). 

Estimated start date: 1st December 2015

This position is a mixture of communication, sales and administrative tasks, requiring a personality with a flexible and positive mindset.

Your Profile 

Strong interest in environmental issues

Must be eager and determined in sales

Sociable, ‘people’ person

Very organised, analytical and systematic with excellent follow-up skills

Excellent multitasking capabilities, under pressure

Customer service oriented

Pro-active approach, quick learner, well-organised and able to deliver on time

Both a team player and able to work autonomously

Requirements 

Masters degree (Marketing, Economics, Business, Environmental studies or similar)

Prior experience in sales (1 to 3 years)

Online marketing experience and strong interest in e-marketing tools like mailchimp

Excellent written and spoken business English, ideally mother tongue (additional languages a plus)

Conditions

Paid Internship (Convention d’Immersion Professionelle) for a 12-month period

This internship is intended to lead to permanent employment, based on performance

For more information about this job and/or the company please contact Dee Lockhart, at: +32 2 230 37 00

Please use the online form to submit your application.

Applications received outside the online system will not be taken into consideration.

Application deadline: 9th November 2015 (but successful candidates might be selected before this deadline, so early application is recommended).

First round interviews will be held in Brussels in the week of 16th November 2015

Social Media Volunteer at the 7th European Innovation Summit

Knowledge4Innovation (K4I) is looking for volunteers to help with the communications and social media of the 7th European Innovation Summit, which will take place in the European Parliament, from 7 December to 9 December 2015.

Volunteers must be available all day during the three days of the summit (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) and for a few hours on Friday, 4 December for a briefing and a visit to the European Parliament.

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

Preferably student or a recent graduate in communications or in a related field

Good command of English

Knowledge of Social Media

Be stress resistant and able to work under pressure

Good communication and organisational skills

We offer: 

During the summit (7, 8 and 9 December): food and beverages will be provided

Afterwards all volunteers will receive recommendation letter from Knowledge4innovation

Post-Summit party will be organised

Candidates should submit their CV only by email indicating “7 EIS Volunteer – First name Last name” in the  subject line, no later than Friday 6 November to: patricia.anido@knowledge4innovation.eu