UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
School of Graduate Studies
POSTGRADUATE OPEN SCHOLARSHIPS
Come and study at the University of Dar es Salaam through the POSTGRADUATE OPEN
SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMME
The programme covers all fields of study at Masters Level on full time basis (i.e. Masters Degree by Coursework and Dissertation or by Thesis) in any Faculty or Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam.
Applicants must be Tanzanian male and female graduates of the University of Dar es Salaam or any other recognized University, with a first class or a good second-class bachelor degree.
Those interested should submit their application letter, clearly marked on top POSTGRADUATE OPEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME.
The application letter should be accompanied by the following enclosures:
(a) Curriculum Vitae (CV) – indicating self-description: name, sex, age, education, career, current
station and work activities, address and any other vital information.
(b) Evidence of admission into a UDSM Masters Programme
(c) Copies of secondary school certificates (Form IV and Form VI) degree certificate, academic
transcripts, and any other relevant certificates.
(d) Evidence of payment of a non refundable application processing fee of Tshs. 15,000/= to the
Director Postgraduate Studies, University of Dar es Salaam Account Number 040103000055 NBC,
UDSM Branch. Applications without payment this fee will not be considered.
(e) A brief but succinct statement of one’s education objectives, career objectives, and or professional
aspirations. The applicant should also indicate if he/she has been admitted to the University of Dar
es Salaam for 2008/09.
(f) He/she should also indicate whether has applied for financial sponsorship elsewhere.
(g) Candidates who prefer to make payment of processing fee in a form of postal money order must submit originals. Copies of money order are not acceptable
Send your application with the above-mentioned enclosures to:
Dean Scholl of Graduate Studies
University of Dar es Salaam,
P. O. Box 35091,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Tel: (General Line) + 255 22 2410500-9 Ext: 2010 Tel: (Direct Line) + 255 22 2410069
E-mail: dsgs@admin.udsm.ac.tz
Applicants can also use application forms available on the university website: www.udsm.ac.tc
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 7th August 2008.
AGE LIMIT: Male applicants 38 years and Female 40 years
SOURCE http://www.udsm.ac.tz/OPEN_SCHOLARSHIP_2008-09.pdf
Monday, 28 July 2008
Saturday, 26 July 2008
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EMIRATES 1000$ Salary and Other Benefits) APPLY Now
EMIRATES (EXPLORE OUR CAREERS) APPLY NOW
CAREER OPPOERTNITIES
Package
We offer a superb package of benefits including:
• A three year renewable contract.
• A tax-free starting salary of AED 3,640 (approx. US$ 1,000) plus flying pay of approximately US$ 600 per month.
• High quality furnished shared accommodation (own bedroom).
• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Free duty transport.
• End-of-service benefits. A bonus is also payable on completion of the first three year contract.
• Emirates will provide you annually with a confirmed ticket to your home country.
• Generous travel concessions on Emirates and other airlines.
REQUIREMENTS
Every new cabin crew will be provided with comprehensive training in our state-of-the-art training college. However to qualify for this opportunity, you will need to meet the following criteria.
• Minimum age 21 years at the time of application.
• Minimum arm reach of 212 cms (on tip toes), which will enable you to reach emergency equipment on all aircraft types.
• Educated to at least high school standard.
• Medically fit to meet aircrew requirements.
• Fluent in written and spoken English (fluency in another language is an asset).
• Previous experience in the service/hospitality industry is an advantage.
• Finally, you will be the sort of person who has the natural ability to provide excellent service within a team environment.
If you are successful, you will be located in Dubai, the most modern and cosmopolitan of the Gulf cities, which is becoming renowned for its high-class tourist facilities and its high standard of living.
If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please click here for our on-line application form.
Source:
http://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/ExploreOurCareers/Crew/cabin_crew.asp#CO
CAREER OPPOERTNITIES
Package
We offer a superb package of benefits including:
• A three year renewable contract.
• A tax-free starting salary of AED 3,640 (approx. US$ 1,000) plus flying pay of approximately US$ 600 per month.
• High quality furnished shared accommodation (own bedroom).
• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Free duty transport.
• End-of-service benefits. A bonus is also payable on completion of the first three year contract.
• Emirates will provide you annually with a confirmed ticket to your home country.
• Generous travel concessions on Emirates and other airlines.
REQUIREMENTS
Every new cabin crew will be provided with comprehensive training in our state-of-the-art training college. However to qualify for this opportunity, you will need to meet the following criteria.
• Minimum age 21 years at the time of application.
• Minimum arm reach of 212 cms (on tip toes), which will enable you to reach emergency equipment on all aircraft types.
• Educated to at least high school standard.
• Medically fit to meet aircrew requirements.
• Fluent in written and spoken English (fluency in another language is an asset).
• Previous experience in the service/hospitality industry is an advantage.
• Finally, you will be the sort of person who has the natural ability to provide excellent service within a team environment.
If you are successful, you will be located in Dubai, the most modern and cosmopolitan of the Gulf cities, which is becoming renowned for its high-class tourist facilities and its high standard of living.
If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please click here for our on-line application form.
Source:
http://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/ExploreOurCareers/Crew/cabin_crew.asp#CO
Monday, 21 July 2008
2009-2010 FELLOWSHIPS IN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS (Apply for Work)
2009-2010 FELLOWSHIPS IN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS
For recent graduates of law schools or graduate programs in journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines from universities worldwide.
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH, the international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization, invites applications for its fellowship program. Human Rights Watch is known for its impartial and reliable human rights reporting on over 70 countries worldwide, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in affecting the policy of the US and other influential governments toward human rights abusers.
Unrestricted Fellowships
Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg Fellowship - Established in memory of Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg, early supporters of Human Rights Watch, this fellowship is open to graduates (at the Master’s level) in the fields of law, journalism, international relations, or other relevant studies. Other relevant disciplines may also be considered.
Restricted Fellowships
NYU School of Law Fellowship at HRW - This fellowship is open to J.D. graduates of New York University School of Law only.
Leonard H. Sandler Fellowship - Established in memory of Judge Leonard H. Sandler, a 1950 Columbia Law graduate with a lifelong commitment to civil rights and liberties, this fellowship is open to J.D. graduates of Columbia Law School only.
Aryeh Neier Fellowship - Created to honor the legacy of Aryeh Neier, this fellowship is open to recent law school graduates or applicants who will have graduated by June 2009. Please visit the following page for more details.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Fellows work full-time for one year with Human Rights Watch in New York, Washington, D.C., or London (Aryeh Neier fellows will work full-time, for an additional year, at the ACLU). Fellows monitor human rights developments in various countries, conduct on-site investigations, draft reports on human rights conditions, and engage in advocacy aimed at publicizing and curtailing human rights violations. Past fellows have conducted research and advocacy on numerous different issues in countries all over the world. A few recent examples are: a project on the rights of Iraqi refugees in Syria and Lebanon; on violations of the rights of girls in juvenile custody in New York State; on corporal punishment of children in southern public schools in the US; on the rights of Bhutanese refugees in Nepal and India; on abuses against Sri Lankan migrant domestic workers; and abuses committed in the context of the Naxal conflict in Chhattisgarh state, India.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have exceptional analytic skills, an ability to write and speak clearly, and a commitment to work in the human rights field in the future. Proficiency in one language in addition to English is strongly desired. Familiarity with countries or regions where serious human rights violations occur is also valued. Depending on the fellowship for which they wish to apply, prospective fellows must be graduates of law, journalism, international relations, or other relevant studies, or must provide evidence of significant, comparable, relevant work experience (please see our Frequently Asked Questions section for the specific requirements of the various fellowships.
Fellowships begin in September 2009.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The salary for 2008-2009 fellows is $48,000, plus excellent employer-paid benefits. The salary for 2009-2010 is currently under review and may be increased.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 3, 2008
Applicants are responsible for compiling complete application packets which must include the following:
• cover letter
• résumé (curriculum vitae)
• two letters of recommendation
• at least one unedited, unpublished writing sample
• an official law or graduate school transcript (applicants in one-year graduate programs should supply an undergraduate transcript with a list of their graduate school courses)
Complete applications (including transcripts and recommendations) for 2009-2010 Fellowships must be received no later than October 3, 2008. Applications should be sent by e-mail, under single cover and as PDF files, to fellowship@hrw.org with the name of the fellowship you are applying for in the subject line.
Applicants must be available for interviews in New York from early November to mid-December 2008. Inquiries may be directed to the Fellowships hotline at (212) 290-4700 x312, or to fellowship@hrw.org. Please click here for more information.
Faxing Parts of Your Application
Applications must be submitted by e-mail, under a single cover and in PDF format. However, under truly extenuating circumstances and only with prior written approval from us, you may send in an application or part of an application by fax, by the deadline of October 3, 2008. Lateness of an application does not constitute extenuating circumstances. Faxed applications will not be accepted without prior written approval from Human Rights Watch.
The Bernstein Fellowships
The Bernstein Fellowships established in honor of Robert S. Bernstein, founding chair of Human Rights Watch, provide financial support to allow two Yale Law School graduates to pursue full-time international human rights work for one year. (Please note that the Bernstein Fellowships are administered through Yale Law School. Applications for the Bernstein Fellowships should not be sent to Human Rights Watch.)
SOURCE
http://scholarship-positions.com/2009-10-fellowships-in-international-human-rights/2008/07/19/
For recent graduates of law schools or graduate programs in journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines from universities worldwide.
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH, the international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization, invites applications for its fellowship program. Human Rights Watch is known for its impartial and reliable human rights reporting on over 70 countries worldwide, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in affecting the policy of the US and other influential governments toward human rights abusers.
Unrestricted Fellowships
Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg Fellowship - Established in memory of Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg, early supporters of Human Rights Watch, this fellowship is open to graduates (at the Master’s level) in the fields of law, journalism, international relations, or other relevant studies. Other relevant disciplines may also be considered.
Restricted Fellowships
NYU School of Law Fellowship at HRW - This fellowship is open to J.D. graduates of New York University School of Law only.
Leonard H. Sandler Fellowship - Established in memory of Judge Leonard H. Sandler, a 1950 Columbia Law graduate with a lifelong commitment to civil rights and liberties, this fellowship is open to J.D. graduates of Columbia Law School only.
Aryeh Neier Fellowship - Created to honor the legacy of Aryeh Neier, this fellowship is open to recent law school graduates or applicants who will have graduated by June 2009. Please visit the following page for more details.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Fellows work full-time for one year with Human Rights Watch in New York, Washington, D.C., or London (Aryeh Neier fellows will work full-time, for an additional year, at the ACLU). Fellows monitor human rights developments in various countries, conduct on-site investigations, draft reports on human rights conditions, and engage in advocacy aimed at publicizing and curtailing human rights violations. Past fellows have conducted research and advocacy on numerous different issues in countries all over the world. A few recent examples are: a project on the rights of Iraqi refugees in Syria and Lebanon; on violations of the rights of girls in juvenile custody in New York State; on corporal punishment of children in southern public schools in the US; on the rights of Bhutanese refugees in Nepal and India; on abuses against Sri Lankan migrant domestic workers; and abuses committed in the context of the Naxal conflict in Chhattisgarh state, India.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have exceptional analytic skills, an ability to write and speak clearly, and a commitment to work in the human rights field in the future. Proficiency in one language in addition to English is strongly desired. Familiarity with countries or regions where serious human rights violations occur is also valued. Depending on the fellowship for which they wish to apply, prospective fellows must be graduates of law, journalism, international relations, or other relevant studies, or must provide evidence of significant, comparable, relevant work experience (please see our Frequently Asked Questions section for the specific requirements of the various fellowships.
Fellowships begin in September 2009.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The salary for 2008-2009 fellows is $48,000, plus excellent employer-paid benefits. The salary for 2009-2010 is currently under review and may be increased.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 3, 2008
Applicants are responsible for compiling complete application packets which must include the following:
• cover letter
• résumé (curriculum vitae)
• two letters of recommendation
• at least one unedited, unpublished writing sample
• an official law or graduate school transcript (applicants in one-year graduate programs should supply an undergraduate transcript with a list of their graduate school courses)
Complete applications (including transcripts and recommendations) for 2009-2010 Fellowships must be received no later than October 3, 2008. Applications should be sent by e-mail, under single cover and as PDF files, to fellowship@hrw.org with the name of the fellowship you are applying for in the subject line.
Applicants must be available for interviews in New York from early November to mid-December 2008. Inquiries may be directed to the Fellowships hotline at (212) 290-4700 x312, or to fellowship@hrw.org. Please click here for more information.
Faxing Parts of Your Application
Applications must be submitted by e-mail, under a single cover and in PDF format. However, under truly extenuating circumstances and only with prior written approval from us, you may send in an application or part of an application by fax, by the deadline of October 3, 2008. Lateness of an application does not constitute extenuating circumstances. Faxed applications will not be accepted without prior written approval from Human Rights Watch.
The Bernstein Fellowships
The Bernstein Fellowships established in honor of Robert S. Bernstein, founding chair of Human Rights Watch, provide financial support to allow two Yale Law School graduates to pursue full-time international human rights work for one year. (Please note that the Bernstein Fellowships are administered through Yale Law School. Applications for the Bernstein Fellowships should not be sent to Human Rights Watch.)
SOURCE
http://scholarship-positions.com/2009-10-fellowships-in-international-human-rights/2008/07/19/
Internships at the IAEA (Apply Now)
Practical Experience in an International Environment
The IAEA accepts a limited number of interns each year.
The internships are awarded to persons studying toward a university degree or who have recently received a degree.
The purpose of the programme is:
To provide interns with the opportunity to gain practical work experiences in line with their studies or interests, and expose them to the work of the Agency and the United Nations as a whole;
To benefit the Agency´s programmes through the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.
The duration of internships is normally not less than three months and not more than one year. However, a minimum of one month is also accepted. Interns are subject to the authority of the Director General and undertake to observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions and procedures of the Agency.
Internship Fields
Interns are selected from candidates whose study disciplines are relevant to the Agency´s work in the following fields. (Click to see a full list of eligible degrees in each field):
Natural Sciences »
Social Sciences/Humanities »
Engineering »
Information Technology »
Administration and Management »
Hiring Departments
The Office of the Director General, Office of External Relations and Policy Coordination, Office of Internal Oversight Services, Secretariat of the Policy Making Organs, Office of Nuclear Security, and the Department of Safeguards cannot accept interns.
For information on all other Departments, see Hiring Departments »
Current Internship Opportunities
In addition to our year-round open period for internship applications, occasionally a specific internship opportunity in a Division may arise. The list of specific current internships appears here:
No current advertisements.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for the internship programme, applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least two years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of their first degree. Individuals may apply up to two years after the completion of their bachelor´s, master´s, or doctorate degree. Applications submitted after that time will not be considered.
A working (oral and written) knowledge of English is essential. Knowledge of other official Agency languages is an advantage. Interns should be able to adapt to an international, multicultural, multilingual environment, have good communication skills and be able to work in a team.
Benefits and Entitlements
The Agency does not consider interns to be staff members under the Staff Regulations and Rules, and they, therefore, do not enjoy the guarantees and entitlements provided by those Regulations and Rules. Interns are also not entitled to the privileges and immunities accorded by Member States to staff members of the Agency. The internship programme is not a means for subsequently obtaining employment at the Agency. However, interns may apply for vacancy notices as external candidates after a period of three months following the end of their internship.
At the discretion of the receiving office within the Agency, interns may receive a stipend to cover basic subsistence costs. If an intern requests financial assistance, a written request must be submitted along with the application stating the reasons for the request.
The Agency provides medical insurance for the duration of each internship, unless an intern provides proof that he/she already has appropriate coverage. Under certain conditions, the Agency may pay for an intern´s travel. However, interns are responsible for obtaining the necessary passport, visa or other documents that may be required for entering Austria or any other country where the internship will be performed. In Austria, non-Austrian interns who stay for more than three months will be issued a residency permit from the Austrian Foreign Ministry through the Agency.
Working at the IAEA
Being part of the IAEA´s staff is a unique experience.
For more information, see Working at the IAEA »
How to Apply
All applicants must download the IAEA Personal History Form by clicking here: [PDF version | WORD version]. Applications must be completed and submitted by post, fax or e-mail, accompanied by a cover letter, two signed letters of recommendation, and most recent academic transcript (optional), three to six months prior to the preferred start date of the internship.
Applications should be sent to the Division of Human Resources, IAEA, Wagramer Strasse 5, P.O. Box 100, A-1400 Vienna, Austria. They can also be faxed to [+43-1] 2600-7, or e-mailed to Official.Mail@iaea.org. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course. Applicants who do not comply with the aforementioned application guidelines or do not meet the essential requirements for internships, will not be considered.
Related Resources
Hiring Departments
Working at the IAEA
How to Apply
Job Application
Staff Development Centre (SDC)
Resources for Women
Eligible Fields
Copyright ©, International Atomic Energy Agency, P.O. Box 100, Wagramer Strasse 5, A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Telephone (+431) 2600-0; Facsimilie (+431) 2600-7; E-mail: Official.Mail at iaea.org
Disclaimer
SOURCE http://www.iaea.org/About/Jobs/internships.html
The IAEA accepts a limited number of interns each year.
The internships are awarded to persons studying toward a university degree or who have recently received a degree.
The purpose of the programme is:
To provide interns with the opportunity to gain practical work experiences in line with their studies or interests, and expose them to the work of the Agency and the United Nations as a whole;
To benefit the Agency´s programmes through the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.
The duration of internships is normally not less than three months and not more than one year. However, a minimum of one month is also accepted. Interns are subject to the authority of the Director General and undertake to observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions and procedures of the Agency.
Internship Fields
Interns are selected from candidates whose study disciplines are relevant to the Agency´s work in the following fields. (Click to see a full list of eligible degrees in each field):
Natural Sciences »
Social Sciences/Humanities »
Engineering »
Information Technology »
Administration and Management »
Hiring Departments
The Office of the Director General, Office of External Relations and Policy Coordination, Office of Internal Oversight Services, Secretariat of the Policy Making Organs, Office of Nuclear Security, and the Department of Safeguards cannot accept interns.
For information on all other Departments, see Hiring Departments »
Current Internship Opportunities
In addition to our year-round open period for internship applications, occasionally a specific internship opportunity in a Division may arise. The list of specific current internships appears here:
No current advertisements.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for the internship programme, applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least two years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of their first degree. Individuals may apply up to two years after the completion of their bachelor´s, master´s, or doctorate degree. Applications submitted after that time will not be considered.
A working (oral and written) knowledge of English is essential. Knowledge of other official Agency languages is an advantage. Interns should be able to adapt to an international, multicultural, multilingual environment, have good communication skills and be able to work in a team.
Benefits and Entitlements
The Agency does not consider interns to be staff members under the Staff Regulations and Rules, and they, therefore, do not enjoy the guarantees and entitlements provided by those Regulations and Rules. Interns are also not entitled to the privileges and immunities accorded by Member States to staff members of the Agency. The internship programme is not a means for subsequently obtaining employment at the Agency. However, interns may apply for vacancy notices as external candidates after a period of three months following the end of their internship.
At the discretion of the receiving office within the Agency, interns may receive a stipend to cover basic subsistence costs. If an intern requests financial assistance, a written request must be submitted along with the application stating the reasons for the request.
The Agency provides medical insurance for the duration of each internship, unless an intern provides proof that he/she already has appropriate coverage. Under certain conditions, the Agency may pay for an intern´s travel. However, interns are responsible for obtaining the necessary passport, visa or other documents that may be required for entering Austria or any other country where the internship will be performed. In Austria, non-Austrian interns who stay for more than three months will be issued a residency permit from the Austrian Foreign Ministry through the Agency.
Working at the IAEA
Being part of the IAEA´s staff is a unique experience.
For more information, see Working at the IAEA »
How to Apply
All applicants must download the IAEA Personal History Form by clicking here: [PDF version | WORD version]. Applications must be completed and submitted by post, fax or e-mail, accompanied by a cover letter, two signed letters of recommendation, and most recent academic transcript (optional), three to six months prior to the preferred start date of the internship.
Applications should be sent to the Division of Human Resources, IAEA, Wagramer Strasse 5, P.O. Box 100, A-1400 Vienna, Austria. They can also be faxed to [+43-1] 2600-7, or e-mailed to Official.Mail@iaea.org. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course. Applicants who do not comply with the aforementioned application guidelines or do not meet the essential requirements for internships, will not be considered.
Related Resources
Hiring Departments
Working at the IAEA
How to Apply
Job Application
Staff Development Centre (SDC)
Resources for Women
Eligible Fields
Copyright ©, International Atomic Energy Agency, P.O. Box 100, Wagramer Strasse 5, A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Telephone (+431) 2600-0; Facsimilie (+431) 2600-7; E-mail: Official.Mail at iaea.org
Disclaimer
SOURCE http://www.iaea.org/About/Jobs/internships.html
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship Program
Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship Program
The Graduate Scholarship Program awards scholarships for up to six years of study for new graduates and recent alumni who will earn a graduate or professional degree at an accredited graduate institution in the United States or abroad. Candidates must be nominated by a faculty representative from their undergraduate institutions.
Award Scholarship for use in graduate years; renewable Number: 30. Amount: $50,000.
Eligibility Requirements Applicant must be enrolled or expecting to enroll full-time at an institution or university. Applicant must have 3.5 GPA or higher. Available to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
Application Requirements application, essay, financial need analysis, resume, references, transcript.
Deadline: March 15.
Contact
Gaby Ruess,
Program Coordinator
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
44325 Woodridge Parkway
PO Box 4030
Lansdowne, VA 20176
Phone: 800-498-6478
Fax: 319-337-1204
E-mail: jkc-g@act.org
Web: http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
The Graduate Scholarship Program awards scholarships for up to six years of study for new graduates and recent alumni who will earn a graduate or professional degree at an accredited graduate institution in the United States or abroad. Candidates must be nominated by a faculty representative from their undergraduate institutions.
Award Scholarship for use in graduate years; renewable Number: 30. Amount: $50,000.
Eligibility Requirements Applicant must be enrolled or expecting to enroll full-time at an institution or university. Applicant must have 3.5 GPA or higher. Available to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
Application Requirements application, essay, financial need analysis, resume, references, transcript.
Deadline: March 15.
Contact
Gaby Ruess,
Program Coordinator
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
44325 Woodridge Parkway
PO Box 4030
Lansdowne, VA 20176
Phone: 800-498-6478
Fax: 319-337-1204
E-mail: jkc-g@act.org
Web: http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
Casey Graduate Scholarship (USA - Apply before 31st March)
Casey Graduate Scholarship
Renewable scholarship for full time graduate students who were formerly in foster care.
Award Scholarship for use in graduate years; renewable Number: 10. Amount: $10,000.
Eligibility Requirements Applicant must be age 30 or under and enrolled or expecting to enroll full-time at an institution or university. Available to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
Application Requirements application, essay, financial need analysis, references, transcript. Deadline: March 31.
Contact
Mrs. Tina Raheem,
Scholarship Director
Orphan Foundation of America
21351 Gentry Drive, Suite 130
Sterling, VA 20166
Phone: 571-203-9279
Fax: 571-203-9273
E-mail: scholarships@orphan.org
Web: http://www.orphan.org
Renewable scholarship for full time graduate students who were formerly in foster care.
Award Scholarship for use in graduate years; renewable Number: 10. Amount: $10,000.
Eligibility Requirements Applicant must be age 30 or under and enrolled or expecting to enroll full-time at an institution or university. Available to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
Application Requirements application, essay, financial need analysis, references, transcript. Deadline: March 31.
Contact
Mrs. Tina Raheem,
Scholarship Director
Orphan Foundation of America
21351 Gentry Drive, Suite 130
Sterling, VA 20166
Phone: 571-203-9279
Fax: 571-203-9273
E-mail: scholarships@orphan.org
Web: http://www.orphan.org
Rotary World Peace Fellowships
Rotary Centers provide Rotary World Peace Fellows with the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in conflict resolution, peace studies, international relations, and related areas.
Each year, up to 60 Rotary World Peace Fellowships are offered on a competitive basis at six Rotary Centers, which operate in partnership with seven leading universities:
Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA (joint Rotary Center)
International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan
Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina
University of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
University of California, Berkeley, USA
University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
Coursework at the Rotary Centers focuses on preventing and resolving conflict by addressing its root causes ― for example, responding to hunger with food security, disease with health care, illiteracy with education, poverty with sustainable development, and environmental degradation with conservation. Fellows put classroom lessons into practice through an applied field experience, when they work with a variety of governmental and nongovernmental organizations worldwide.
The fellows are chosen from countries and cultures around the globe based on their potential as leaders in government, business, education, media, and other professional areas. Learn more about program eligibility and deadlines .
Rotary Centers alumni have demonstrated their ability to further global understanding and peace in their work for United Nations agencies, the World Bank, European Parliament, the Organization of American States, and other nongovernmental organizations, along with national governments and international businesses.
To find out more about the Rotary Centers program, contact your local Rotary club or the Rotary Centers Department at The Rotary Foundation.
Get to know program alumni , and read more about the centers that are transforming the world (PDF).
Eligibility criteriaApplicants must
Hold an earned undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university or its international equivalent (based on a four-year curriculum)
Be proficient in a second language (including the language of the proposed host university)
Possess excellent leadership skills
Demonstrate a commitment to peace and international understanding through service, academic, or professional achievements
Have a minimum of three years combined paid or unpaid full-time work experience in relevant field
Be a citizen of a country where there is a Rotary club
Download the application to apply:
Rotary World Peace Fellowships Application 2009-11 (Word)
Rotary World Peace Fellowships Application 2009-11 (PDF)
Rotary World Peace Fellowships Brochure (PDF)
Program Guide for Rotarians (PDF)
Rotary World Peace Fellowship Handbook (PDF)
Contact detail: rotarycenters@rotary.org
Source: http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/RotaryCentersForInternationalStudies/Pages/ridefault.aspx
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