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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...

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/