CARDIFF UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE (FULLY FUNDED)

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

Our 2019 Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships, offer funding awards to international students across undergraduate and postgraduate taught levels of study.

Awards from £2,000 are available to international students across a wide range of subject areas.

Qualifying recipients of the scholarship will receive the award in the form of a tuition fee discount. No cash alternative is available and the award cannot be used in place of any required deposit.

The Scholarship is for full-time students who will be based on the Cardiff campus and start their studies in September 2019. The award cannot be used for any other year of entry.

Only self-funding international students are eligible and you must be confirmed as an overseas student for fee paying purposes. The scholarship is not open to students who are in receipt of funding from external bodies such as local Government, charities or private organisations.

Further terms and conditions apply, please see our terms and conditions document for full details.

Undergraduate

International applicants holding offers for selected undergraduate programmes will automatically be considered for the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship. You do not need to submit a separate application for an award.

If you meet, or exceed, the conditions stated in your UCAS offer, or, if you are holding an unconditional offer, you will automatically be awarded the scholarship as a tuition fee discount. This is subject to you meeting our eligibility criteria as set out in the terms and conditions.

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Postgraduate taught

International applicants holding offers for selected postgraduate programmes will automatically be considered for the Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship. This means you do not need to submit a separate application for an award.

To be awarded a Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship you must meet, or exceed, the conditions of your offer. Applicants holding unconditional offers will automatically be awarded the scholarship, which will be in the form of a tuition fee discount. This is subject to you meeting our eligibility criteria as set out in the terms and conditions.

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FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP BY US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AT UW (FLAS)

 DEADLINE FEBRUARY 11, 2019

FLAS fellowships are funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the UW's National Resource Centers to assist students in acquiring foreign language and either area or international studies competencies. FLAS awards are only available for specific languages, and are contingent on federal funding. Please direct any questions to the FLAS Coordinator of your chosen language.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Applications by students in professional fields are encouraged. Preference will be given to applicants with a high level of academic ability and with previous language training. Academic Year and Summer FLAS awards are two separate competitions requiring two separate and complete applications.

Students receiving Academic Year Fellowships must be enrolled in full-time study for the duration of the FLAS award and must take one language course and one related area or international studies course each semester. Academic Year Fellows must be admitted to or enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or professional programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. FLAS awards may be used in some cases for undergraduates participating in official IAP programs and in very limited cases for dissertators. Please see the FLAS FAQ or contact the relevant FLAS Coordinator.

Summer Fellowships are for intensive language programs either domestically or abroad and require a separate application from the Academic Year Fellowship. (Minimum contact hours and duration of summer courses are outlined in the FLAS FAQs.) In some cases, Summer FLAS awards may be used for study on other campuses or for study at UW-Madison by non-UW students.

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International Biology Undergraduate Summer School Zurich (FULLY FUNDED)

Objective of the summer school:

The Zurich Biology Undergraduate Summer School (BUSS) gives undergraduate students in the Life Sciences the chance to perform a significant research project in one of the participating laboratories of the University of Zurich or the ETH Zurich. Thanks to the intense curriculum of the BUSS, participating students not only become familiar with laboratory methods and theoretical principles, but also gain skills in scientific reasoning and scientific communication.

The BUSS is taught in English. Participation is open to all students during their Bachelor (BSc) studies. The program will cover travel expenses and housing costs of participants from abroad and from other Swiss universities. Participants from Zurich will be supported with a small in cash contribution covering some of their local expenses.

Besides the scientific and educational curricula, BUSS features an all inclusive three days retreat on the Swiss countryside, visits to Swiss research and science institutions, as well as a kick-off and closing event.

Dates:
Start date: July 1, 2019
End date: August 31, 2019
Duration: 9 weeks

APPLICATION FORM

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Paid Internship in Canada (2019)

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The Curatorial Internship Program is designed to share the CCA’s expertise with students and young professionals in architecture, the design disciplines, the arts, the humanities, and cultural studies who are interested in exploring editorial and curatorial work in architecture. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to become acquainted with the CCA’s curatorial approach—in particular its collection, exhibitions, editorial projects, and research programs—through a nine-month internship in Montreal beginning in the fall of 2019.

The deadline for applications is 1 March 2019.


Eligibility and terms


Students and young professionals born on or after 1 January 1989 are eligible for the annual curatorial internships program, regardless of citizenship and place of residence.

The program provides a monthly stipend of $2,500 CAN over a period of nine months calculated to defray costs of living in Montreal (subject to the income tax laws of Canada and Québec). The length of individual internships will be determined in accordance with institutional strategies. The languages in use at the CCA are English and French. The internship is non-renewable.


Responsibilities


Under the guidance of the Chief Curator, the interns will collaborate in the research for and preparation of exhibitions, publications, educational initiatives, public programs, and communications and collection activities.


Application requirements


Applications should be submitted through the CCA online application portal and consist of the following documents, in English or in French, in a single PDF file (5MB maximum):



1) A critical analysis of 750 to 1,000 words of a CCA collection object, event or exhibition;


2) A curriculum vitae detailing education, professional experience, working languages, and any other relevant information;


3) Contact information for two academics or professionals who are familiar with the candidate and his or her work.


Only applications through the CCA online application portal will be accepted.


Selection


The CCA will select the interns and will notify all applicants by end of April 2019. The CCA will select the candidates according to their curricula, the relevance of their critical thinking about architecture, and their intended trajectory in the fields of curating and publishing.

The internship will be effective only after the recipient has obtained all authorizations from the immigration authorities of both Quebec and Canada required in order to be legally entitled to conduct the internship in Canada.

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2019 Minorities Fellowship Programme - Call for Applications

click for Whatsapp update Launched in 2005, the Minorities Fellowship Programme (MFP) is OHCHR’s most comprehensive training programme for human rights and minority rights defenders belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities. At the end of the MFP, the fellows should have a general knowledge of the United Nations system, international human rights instruments and mechanisms in general and those relevant to minorities in particular and be capable of further training their communities/organizations. The Programme furthermore serves as an opportunity for human rights activists working towards the protection and promotion of minority rights to expand their partners’ base by building a strategic dialogue with fellow activists from across the globe, the United Nations, relevant Geneva-based NGOs, amongst other partners. Now offered in three linguistic components: English/Russian/Arabic; this year, the MFP will take place from 4 - 29 November 2019, in Geneva, Switzerland, and fellows will be able to participate as well in the 12th Session of the Forum on Minority Issues. The deadline for application is Saturday, 20 April 2019. Fellows are entitled to the following:  a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residence to Geneva; basic health insurance for the duration of the Programme; a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the Programme. Who can apply? 1. The candidate must belong to a national, ethnic, linguistic or religious minority group (persons who do not belong to a minority group will not be taken into consideration, even if they have close links with minority communities and/or organizations). NOTE: If your community identifies as indigenous, please do not apply to this programme but to our Indigenous Fellowship Programme. Please note that the Indigenous Fellowship is a separate programme and has different application forms and deadlines. 2. Formal education should not be a limitation to participation in the Minorities Fellowship Programme, if relevant experience can be demonstrated. 3. Candidates should have ability, willingness and possibility to train other persons belonging to minorities upon return to their respective communities/organizations and should agree to do so. 4. The candidates must have a good working knowledge of the language in which the programme is imparted. 5. The candidate should be proposed and his/her candidacy supported by his/her organization and/or community. It is desirable that the sponsoring organization has a firm constituency or membership, is representative, undertakes work on minority issues and is composed of persons belonging to minorities. 6. The overall goal of the Minorities Fellowship Programme is to offer persons belonging to minorities the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the field of international human rights in order to assist their organizations and communities in protecting and promoting human and minority rights. Therefore, it is important that the candidate proposed and nominated by a minority organization or community be someone who will return to his or her NGO to work in this field. Selection process The selection of fellows reflects a gender and regional balance. The general human rights situation in the respective regions/countries is also taken into consideration, as is the situation of the minority community to which the applicant belongs. An advisory group composed of OHCHR staff undertakes the selection of successful candidates. In view of the large number of applications, we regret to inform that only successful candidates will be contacted. How to apply? Fellowship application forms can be downloaded from the following link: English | Russian | Arabic Both parts I and II of the application form must be filled in and signed. In addition, application forms need to be accompanied by an official recommendation letter from the nominating organization or community. Fellowship applications will only be taken into consideration if they are fully completed. Interested candidates should submit their application indicating "Application to the 2019 Minorities Fellowship Programme" as subject either by e-mail* to minorityfellowships@ohchr.org, copy to: mflores@ohchr.org or by post to: Mr. Morse Caoagas Flores Coordinator, Indigenous & Minorities Fellowship Programmes Indigenous Peoples and Minorities Section Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights 48, Avenue Giuseppe-Motta, Office 2-05 CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland * E-mailed applications must be signed, scanned and submitted as a single PDF file. Any questions pertaining to the Minorities Fellowship Programme can be directed to the addresses mentioned above. Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered. click for Whatsapp update

Media Relations Intern at UN WOMEN

Location :	New york, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Application Deadline :	01-Feb-19 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left :	11d 8h 20m
Type of Contract :	Internship
Post Level :	Intern
Languages Required :	English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)	18-Feb-2019
Duration of Initial Contract :	4-6 months
Expected Duration of Assignment :	4-6 months
click for Whatsapp update Background UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Duties and Responsibilities This internship focuses on MEDIA RELATIONS i.e. dealing with the traditional media/ press. It does not include working on social media, editorial work, photography, or video-production. In this team, our work focuses on developing and managing relationships with reporters and editors, giving them easy access to UN Women story ideas and sources, and working with them to increase coverage of UN Women’s work and gender equality in the traditional press. As an intern you would: Assist the team in the abovementioned work Provide support during the Commission on the Status of Women 63 which will take place in March as well as the International Women’s Day commemoration activities. You will also support on the launch of a major report produced by UN Women. Actively expand and maintain the media contact database; research and add media contacts to UN Women’s database, as well as updating existing contacts, as needed Support media outreach; Research and support for media interviews and materials Keep abreast of relevant news and UN Women activities or programmes in the field, suggesting topics for news or feature story coverage Fact-checking, analyzing, and drafting material for external communications; this includes providing support in the production of communications materials such as factsheets and press releases. Assist in preparing weekly news coverage reports and monitoring daily news; working with our media monitoring vendor on editing reports and providing feedback Collaborate with colleagues from various other teams within the Communications Division (e.g. social media, editorial, audio-visual, multimedia). Other tasks as requested by the Communications Team Competencies Experience in communications, advocacy, public relations, journalism, media and press relations; Experience in not-for-profit communications and advocacy work; Keen interest in gender equality/ women’s issues; Proficiency in communications, teamwork, planning and organizing, creativity and technological awareness. Required Skills and Experience The candidate MUST have studied communications, journalism, public relations, media or any other similar subject at the master’s level; The candidate must show relevant experience in the work of communications and preferably, public/ media relations. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); OR have recently graduatedwith a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. AVAILABILITY You must be available for a minimum of 4-6 months, from mid-February 2019 onwards. Please indicate in the application form (full instructions on how to apply below), which dates you are available for. Candidates who are available on a full-time basis (40 hours a week) will be given a preference. LANGUAGE Fluent in spoken and written English (Spanish, Arabic or French is a plus) Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required; Interns are not financially remunerated by UN Women. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY: IMPORTANT Please DO NOT click on the APPLY NOW button on this page. Instead, you are required to compile the following as ONE single document (print out the separate documents (if needed), and scan as one single PDF) in the following order: Internship Programme Application Form [please do not hand-write the answers, we recommend downloading this form onto your computer] – Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/v1thhovia57735q/Internship%20Programme%20Application%20-%20downloaded.docx?dl=0 Resume Cover letter Email this single PDF document to zina.alam[at]unwomen.org by Feb 1, 2019. NOTE: Your application will NOT be considered if you do not follow the above instructions. UN Women will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest. Once the candidate has been selected, the following additional documents need to be submitted: Letter of enrollment from school/ college or diploma certifying completion of undergraduate degree (or that you are still enrolled) 2 writing samples Scanned US visa document and scanned passport document (if no visa is required) Scanned medical insurance document/ proof of health insurance 2 letters of recommendation (with contact details of referee) NOTE: Candidates are responsible for obtaining their own work permit for the United States of America. UN Women Internship Policy: Applicants to the United Nations internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) or; Have graduated with a university degree (as above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year. UN Women internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship; All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution; UN Women accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship; The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed; The intern must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan, proof of school enrollment, a scanned copy of his/her passport, two letters of recommendation, and application. click for Whatsapp update APPLY HERE

Advocacy, Outreach and Resource Mobilization Intern

Location :	Tokyo, JAPAN
Application Deadline :	31-Jan-19 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left :	10d 8h 26m
Additional Category :	Management
Type of Contract :	Internship
Post Level :	Intern
Languages Required :	English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)	01-Mar-2019
Duration of Initial Contract :	6 months
Expected Duration of Assignment :	6 months

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UN Women Background: UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace, and security. Unit/ Project Background: UN Women Japan Liaison Office has been established in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan since April 2015. The Office works on extending policy dialogue, holding lectures and public events, and also building a partnership. In particular, it is expected to outreach to various actors, including the government, parliaments, private enterprises, academics, NGOs, media and other and to keep them informed about UN Women’s work and role with regards to gender equality and women’s empowerment

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of the UN Women Japan Liaison Office, the main responsibilities of the Intern will be to assist the work of the UN Women Japan Liaison Office including the following; Assist Japan Liaison Office to research, analyse, plan, develop and manage public and private sector partnership building for mobilizing resources for UN Women; Monitor trends and issues which impact gender equality and women’s empowerment and identifying opportunities for UN Women; Conduct outreach activities including formulation of information and tools through SNS and other information platforms; Prepare and coordinate various events of the UN Women Japan Liaison Office; Produce communication materials such as fliers, posters, and videos; Handle inquiries from students, companies and the general public; Assist with preparing electronic documentation for placement on the UN Women intranet (SharePoint), the division’s shared drive and Donor Agreements Management system; Assist in logistical and operational support and provide other assistance as identified during the internship period. Learning Objectives: The internship offers students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UN Women’s work. It is designed to complement women’s development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation, but also complements other international studies, including law

Competencies

Core Values: Respect for Diversity Integrity Professionalism Core Competencies: Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues Accountability Creative Problem Solving Effective Communication Inclusive Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement Leading by Example Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: http://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about%20us/employment/un-women-employment-values-and-competencies-definitions-en.pdf Functional Competencies: Ability to translate both ways between English and Japanese; Excellent research and analytical skills (including the ability to succinctly summarize research findings in written briefs, reports, etc.); High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Social media and web design experiences are desirable; Attention to detail, sound judgement and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds; Ability to work in a team; Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: The intern must have studies in gender, human rights, development or other similar subjects at the university level. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. Language: Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required; Working knowledge of another UN language a distinct advantage Interns are not financially remunerated by UN Women. Application Information:  UN Women will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest. Selected applicants must provide the internship application, two letters of recommendation, proof of health insurance and school enrollment, passport, and visa (if applicable) Note:  In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment UN Women Internship Policy: 1.) Applicants to the United Nations internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: (a)    Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b)    Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); (c)    Have graduated with a university degree (as (a) (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. 2.) UN Women internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship; 3.) All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution; 4.) UN Women accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship; 5.) The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed; 6.) Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to positions in the professional and above category in UN WOMEN during the period of the internship or for six months immediately following the expiration date of the internship; 7.) The intern must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan, proof of school enrollment, a scanned copy of his/her passport, two letters of recommendation, and application click for Whatsapp update APPLY NOW