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Interested in Becoming a WMI Scholar in 2019?

Our Ideal Candidate – A student, male or female, from a country in the developing world who: Successfully completed a secondary education, with good to excellent grades Will be studying in his or her country or another country in the developing world Plans to live and work in his or her own country after graduation Has volunteered prior to applying for this scholarship and/or is willing to volunteer while receiving the WMI scholarship May have some other funds available for his or her education, but will not be able to go to school without a scholarship Important Dates December 1, 2018  – The 2019 WMI Scholars Program application will be available on our website. Completed 2019 applications will start to be accepted on this date. April 1, 2019  – The 2019 WMI Scholars Program application deadline. https://www.wellsmountaininitiative.org/prospective-scholars/?fbclid=IwAR3YJyZ89kXao7h9HJ9UAInxysXnbJaop7UhSyONtpMMgq95zMunVGIPfGo#

UNOG International Law Seminar 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland (Financial Support Available)

nterested applicants must submit their application before the deadline of  8 April 2019 . Applications will not be considered after this date. Applicants must be between 24 and 38 years of age on 1 January 2019.  This rule will be applied strictly. Objective The Seminar is designed  for postgraduate students in international law, young scholars and government officials working in the field of international law, to widen their knowledge of both the work of the International Law Commission and of the codification and progressive development of international law. It also provides an opportunity for young lawyers from different legal systems and cultures to exchange views regarding items on the agenda of the Commission. The International Law Seminar is not intended to be an introduction to international law. Applicants must prove a sound knowledge of public international law, on the basis of either their postgraduate studies or significant professional experience. Selection Twen

Scholarships for #OYW2019 are now live!

Are you a young leader from Africa? You could attend the One Young World 2019 Summit in London from 22 - 25 October via our flagship Scholarship. This year, OYW has launched the flagship 'Leading Scholarships' which seek applicants from 6 key regions. If you are a young leader, apply now: 1.  Leading Europe 2.  Leading Asia 3.  Leading The Americas 4.  Leading The Middle East 5.  Leading Africa 6.  Leading The Pacific   The search is on! Deadline: 15 April https://www.oneyoungworld.com/news-item/scholarships-oyw2019-are-now-live?fbclid=IwAR0Hz-Phj9BPutkYDmxMAADtWMPO2HkXXX6D8Zu1Cy7yRHnewCj3KU20OAM

[APPLICATION FORM] The 5th Youth Leadership Workshop on GCED

- 9 June 2019 | Seoul, Republic of Korea The Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) will organize the 5th Youth Leadership Workshop on GCED (Global Citizenship Education) from 3 to 9 June 2019. This one-week Workshop aims to build capacity of dynamic youth leaders around the world to identify strategies to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically Target 4.7, and to carry out innovative initiatives on fostering global citizenship and human rights. While enabling participants to deepen their understanding of GCED, the Workshop allows the young leaders to play a major role and become part of a wider network of youth leaders for GCED. Application for the 5th Youth Leadership Workshop on GCED must be submitted before 31 March 2019 (KST 23:59). Successful applicants will be notified by 8 April 2019. International flight and Workshop expenses will be covered by APCEIU (participants will be responsible for the domestic travel expens

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT Associate Programme Officer (Gender Team), P-2

What will you be doing You will be working under the general supervision of the Deputy Executive Secretary, and under the direct supervision of the Team Lead, Gender Team. Expected key results: • Support to the intergovernmental process relating to the gender and climate change agenda item under the Convention at SBI 50, SBI 51 and COP 25, and support to the activities assigned to the secretariat under the Lima work programme on gender and its gender action plan. You will have the following responsibilities: 1. Supporting the intergovernmental process and gender and climate activities under the Lima work programme and its gender action plan, your activities will include: a. Researching and drafting official reports. b. Drafting process documents, including inputs to briefing and speaking notes for presiding officers and senior secretariat management. What are we looking for Educational background Required: First level university degree in international relations, women’s studie

UNFCCC Global Climate Action Internship Assignment 2019

This internship position is located within the communications team of the GCA division, supporting activities related to strategy, events, digital work and public information. Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer in the Communications Team, the intern will work to on a variety of communications-related activities for Global Climate Action. The specific functions are: During this internship, you will be responsible for: • Undertaking detailed media reviews in target regions on climate action to assess tone, public opinion, and range of coverage Communications Announcement number Application deadline Duration of assignment 19/Intern07/SDM-Global Climate Action – Communications 18 March 2019 Two to six months Background The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the political process to address Climate Change. The Convention secretariat supports the Convention and its Kyoto Protocol through a range of activities, including s

Fully Funded PhD Research Scholarships for Overseas Students at Lancaster University in UK, 2019

Fully funded research scholarships We are currently offering three exciting PhD scholarships that include all tuition fees and a contribution of £15,000 towards maintenance costs for students starting their course in 2019/20. One scholarship is available in each of the following three subjects and applications are welcome from UK, EU and overseas students. https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/arts-and-social-sciences/study/postgraduate/funding/fully-funded-research-scholarships/

Eira Francis Davies Scholarship 2019

The Eira Francis Davies Scholarship is a full tuition fee scholarship awarded to female students who are nationals of, and ordinarily resident in, a developing country, who are admitted to pursue a postgraduate taught Masters programme within the College of Human and Health Sciences at Swansea University. Applicants must fulfil all of the eligibility criteria listed below. Applicants must: hold a minimum 2:1 Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification have an offer to study an eligible, full-time, postgraduate taught Masters programme within the College of Human and Health Sciences at Swansea University. Eligible programmes can be found  here.   meet English language ability standards as stipulated within their condition of offer and UKVI requirements be female be a new student to Swansea University within their application, demonstrate strong academic ability and financial need be a national of, and ordinarily resident in, a non-EU, developing country listed by the  Worl

IOE-ISH Centenary Masters Scholarships for Developing Countries – University College, London

IOE-ISH Centenary Taught Masters Scholarships for international (non-UK and non-EU) students Applications for 2019-20 entry are now open We are delighted to be partners with International Students House (ISH) in these awards: the UCL Institute of Education - International Students House Centenary Scholarship, and the Mary Trevelyan Centenary Scholarship (in honour of the founder of ISH). ISH provides accommodation for a year, while the IOE covers tuition fees. Please note that these scholarships do not cover subsistence in London, travel or any other expenses. The scholarships are tenable for one academic year, subject to satisfactory progress. Eligibility criteria Candidates should: be citizens and residents of a low or middle income country  with a GNI not higher than $8000 per capita (as per the  World Bank   GNI per capita classification tables) have an offer to study a full time Master's degree in London at the UCL Institute of Education (October 2019 start) not

Call for Academic Year 2019/2020 Scholarship Applications Now Open

Makerere University in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, has provided scholarships at the undergraduate level to academically talented, yet financially disadvantaged students from Sub-Saharan Africa. Recipients of this scholarship are provided with comprehensive financial, academic as well as social and leadership development support for the entire period of their study at the University. The applicant a. Must be admitted to study at Makerere University main campus in the academic year 2019/2020. This means that in order to fit within the Makerere University admission guidelines, all Scholarship applicants should endeavour to apply for admission when Makerere University advertises for private sponsorship. b. Must be from an economically disadvantaged background, and a citizen of any country in Africa. c. Should exhibit academic excellence in either Sciences or Arts with a minimum of 11 points for young women and 15 Points for young men obtained in Uganda Advanced Certificate of

CDU Vice-Chancellors International High Achievers Scholarships in Australia, 2019

CDU offers a limited number of 25 per cent and 50 per cent tuition fee scholarships for international students who
 have a record of academic excellence and high achievement. The tuition scholarships apply to the 
tuition fees for the full duration of an Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework degree. The 
scholarships are exclusively available to international students on a student visa commencing a degree at CDU, and are awarded on demonstrated academic merit. The application deadline for study commencing in Semester 1, 2019 is 01 November 2018 at 11.59pm ACST. Eligibility and Conditions Eligible applicants must: Submit a demonstrated record of academic excellence and high achievement in previous relevant studies and qualifications Meet the University's academic and English entry requirement Hold an offer of admission to the degree at CDU for Semester 1, 2019 Not hold a scholarship from an Australian or foreign sponsoring agency Submit a completed application for

Goi Peace Foundation International Essay Contest for International Students in Japan, 2019

When do I register?Test1 When you are ready to submit your essay. Since entries tend to concentrate on the deadline date, we recommend you submit your essay earlier to avoid difficulties in accessing the registration page. How do I submit my essay? Create your essay file in either DOC, DOCX or PDF format, including a cover page with your name, your essay title, and the list of ten acts of kindness you performed. (Note: You may create your own cover page or use the template available to download  here .) Go to either “Individual” or “School/Group” Entrant Registration page. After entering all required information, click “SUBMIT” button at the bottom of the page to create an account. When your account is successfully created, you will be automatically logged in to your “Account Dashboard”. For “INDIVIDUAL”: In your “Account Dashboard”, click “”Add Essay”” on the side menu, attach your essay by selecting the file on your computer, and click “SUBMIT”.Once your entry is su

International Essay Contest for Young People 2019

20th Anniversary Special Edition This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world's youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world. This program is an activity within the framework of the UNESCO Global Action Programme (GAP) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). https://www.goipeace.or.jp/en/work/essay-contest/

Germany Scholarship for Foreign Students at the Goethe University

Foreign students of all disciplines who are currently studying at the Goethe University can apply for the final scholarship. Applications can be submitted  on January 31, June 30 and October 31  of each year. The duration of the scholarships is a maximum of 6 months and the monthly funding up to 500 euros. Application Requirements  : Registration for the final examinations and acceptance of a Bachelor's, Master's or State Examination thesis (written confirmation from the Examination Office stating the deadline or expected completion of the thesis), or in the case of medical studies: preparation of the second section of the medical examination. Important note for application: Please send us an electronic copy of the completed application form (in PDF format) to:  io-stipendien@uni-frankfurt.de  .  The electronically sent application form is used for internal data collection and  does not  replace  the written application. Your application can only be considered

British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG) Scholarships, UK 2019

2019-Postgraduate Scholarship for Female Applicants of  all  Nationalities in King’s College London the UK The British Federation of Women Graduates gives awards annually to women in their third and final year of doctoral studies. The awards are given on the basis of evidence of academic excellence and are not expected to provide for financial need. The amounts offered in awards range upwards from £1000 with the average award being around £3000 and the maximum being £6000 https://www1.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database/index.php?action=view&id=221