Simon Youth Foundation approach to teaching at-risk students applauded by academic

While Simon Youth Foundation has the same goal - earning a high school diploma - for every one of the students enrolled in its national network of 23 Simon Youth Academies, our amazing teachers use different approaches, unique to each classroom and student, to get there.

Extended one-on-one time with teachers, computer-based curriculum, shortened school days, giving classroom credit for time spent perfecting skills at a full-time job, and performing community service and outreach are just some of the different strategies that teachers in our Simon Youth Academies use to engage students who had struggled to connect with course work in a traditional classroom setting.

Courtesy IUPUI

The approach of putting a student's unique needs first is winning the support of academics like Sheila Kennedy, a Professor of Law and Policy in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis.

In a new post to her blog called One Size Doesn't Fit All, Kennedy writes about SYF's cumulative graduation rate of 90 percent since 1998, explaining that flexible learning environments have led to the foundation's success.

"It is their focus on the individual needs of the students they admit. No rigid ideological framework that students must fit within, no 'secret formula' that must be imposed," Kennedy writes.

You can use this link to connect to Kennedy's blog page and read her full post on how Simon Youth Foundation is serving as a model for successful student instruction.

The web address for IUPUI Professor Sheila Kennedy's blog site is http://sheilakennedy.net.

Simon Youth Foundation President: corporate support of public alternative education is good business

Simon Youth Foundation President and CEO J. Michael Durnil, Ph.D., was a featured guest on Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick for the week of August 21, 2011.

The program, which is broadcast on a network of 15 local affiliate television stations, is Indiana's only statewide business news program. During his interview, Durnil explained that students who dropout of high school will earn nearly $300,000 less over their lifetime and are twice as likely to be unemployed.

"If business is about the bottom line then there is incentive for businesses to invest so that these students have the resources and programs necessary to graduate and become a strong citizenry for the local community," Durnil said.



The above video appears on the Simon Youth Foundation blog courtesy of the Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick website.

Simon Youth Foundation student starts at his Academy, goes on to dream job

Zachary Nordyke, like a lot of 18-year-olds, has big dreams for his future, and they begin with service to his country and the U.S. Marine Corps. Nordyke, who lives with his mom in Northwest Phoenix, Ariz., says he’s always considered a military career.

“I have family and friends who have served in the military, and they are good, respectable people,” Nordyke says. “I wanted to pursue a career that would give me the same qualities that I admired in others.”

Zachary Nordyke

Nordyke is set to report to Marine boot camp on Sept. 6, 2011, but has faced having to delay his enlistment, putting his dream job on hold, until he earns his high school diploma, something that Nordyke has long struggled to do.

“High school had been a challenge since freshman year, because I could never find the right atmosphere for me to focus on learning. I bounced around to four different schools before I came to the Simon Youth Academy at Metrocenter Mall in August, 2010,” he says.

These days, Nordyke no longer worries about delaying his military service, because the flexible learning schedule and the dedication of the educators at his Simon Youth Academy have put him on track to complete before Sept. 1 his last required credits for graduation. Additionally, Nordyke’s diploma will come from the Glendale Union High School District, the Phoenix-area school system that partners with Simon Youth Foundation to sponsor the academy.

“Other alternative programs that serve our community are not aligned with local public school districts and may not be accredited as a result,” says Janet Johns, a teacher at the Simon Youth Academy at Metrocenter Mall. “The academy’s connection to an accredited school system was essential for Zach if he was going to pursue his dream.”

“One of the Marine Corps’s basic requirements for enlistment is a high school diploma from an accredited school,” says Marine recruiter Sgt. Marvin Lewis, whose office also is located in Metrocenter Mall. “Zach is going to get his high school diploma because of the second chance the Metrocenter Academy offers students, which makes him a better person and a better Marine Corps applicant.”

“The teachers here have really made the difference, because they really care and have made me understand the importance of earning my diploma before starting a professional career,” Nordyke says.

Nordyke says he had tried online high schools and other alternatives before the Simon Youth Academy was recommended to him.

“I’ve been kept on track, and I am enjoying school for the first time, because the system here works for students who have had a hard time finding the right fit,” Nordyke says. “The academy teachers have refused to let me fail.”

With a passion akin to drill instructors, the lessons in dedication and loyalty provided by his SYF teachers may serve Nordyke well as a Marine. He’ll return to the academy in December after boot camp is complete to graduate with classmates who also will complete their required course work in the fall.

“He’ll be here in his uniform, and we will all be so proud of him,” Johns says. “We are so proud of all of our students.”

UPDATED: Raising $5,000, Simon Youth Foundation fundraiser is a slam dunk

Indiana Pacers Head Coach Frank Vogel participated
in the California Pizza Kitchen fundraiser for SYF

UPDATE  ON TUESDAY, AUG. 23
The total numbers are in, and Indiana Pacers Head Coach Frank Vogel and the hundreds of other Simon Youth Foundation supporters who dined in at the California Pizza Kitchen at Circle Centre on Tuesday, Aug. 16, raised $5,000 for SYF programs.

ORIGINAL POST ON TUESDAY, AUG. 16
We are posting this at nearly the half-way point of the Aug. 16 Simon Youth Foundation fundraiser being hosted by the newly opened California Pizza Kitchen at Circle Centre in Indianapolis, Ind. The restaurant is donating 50 percent of all the day's dine-in sales to SYF.

Hundreds had already enjoyed their CPK favorites by the end of the lunch hour, and the guests included Indiana Pacers Head Coach Frank Vogel and his staff as well as SYF Board of Directors Chairperson Deborah J. Simon and other board members.

We'll update the blog when a total donation amount is announced. The money will support the national network of Simon Youth Academies, which are alternative schools that serve at-risk students who may be homeless, seriously ill, facing parenthood, or otherwise unable to attend their traditional high school, as well as the Simon Youth Scholarships program, which helps send hundreds of high school graduates throughout the country to college each year.

SYF board members and supporters

SYF supporters from the Simon headquarters

The Circle Centre team supports SYF

SYF staff members enjoy lunch at CPK

A table full of Simon employees eat for SYF

Denim does it again for Simon Youth Foundation

Free Coca-Cola products? Check.

Free California Pizza Kitchen pizza samples ? Check.

Free SYF T-shirt? Check.

Another great Simon Youth Foundation Jeans for Teens fundraiser at the Simon Property Group headquarters in Indianapolis, Ind.? Check.

On Friday, Aug. 12, our great partners in education, the employees of SPG, raised an amazing $2,401 to benefit SYF programs, including our Simon Youth Academies, which are alternative schools that operate in partnership with public school districts to serve students who have dropped out or are at-risk of dropping out of their traditional high school due to homeless, parenthood, illness, or other personal circumstances that demand a unique learning environment.

For a five dollar donation to SYF, SPG employees were able to wear jeans into the office and received a peace, love, and SYF.org T-shirt as well as a sample slice from California Pizza Kitchen and a free Coca-Cola beverage of their choice.

The Jeans for Teens event included a Coke-bottle-cap toss, which teased ahead to our upcoming partnership with My Coke Rewards (much more on that right here on the blog in the coming weeks). Those who could put their cap through holes cut in gameboards were entered into a drawing for California Pizza Kitchen gift cards.

We were very proud to have some of our Simon Youth Academy students from the Indianapolis area in attendance to help serve pizza to their supporters as well as SYF Board of Directors member Bob Estes, who encouraged the players in the Coke-cap toss.

SYDNEY ACHIEVERS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS (UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE STUDIES)

The University of Sydney takes great pleasure in announcing the Sydney Achievers International Scholarships for new international students commencing at the University in 2012.

These prestigious scholarships are aimed at attracting high achieving, academically meritorious, international students to enjoy the ‘Sydney experience’ at one of the finest institutions of higher education in the world.

Details are as follows:


SYDNEY ACHIEVERS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS (UNDERGRADUATE)

Benefits
30 scholarships of AUD$10,000 each per annum, available for a maximum of three years, (total value AUD$30,000) for any Undergraduate program offered at the University of Sydney (subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic progress each year).

No living allowance is payable.

Criteria for Eligibility
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification or an international senior secondary qualification accepted by the University with an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 98* or equivalent.

Students who have already commenced tertiary studies, or students transferring with credit exemptions and/or advanced standing are not eligible. Students completing Foundation Studies Programs are also not eligible.

* For further information on equivalents to Australian Year 12 qualifications and a table showing standard academic requirements for some of these examinations relative to ATAR scores see:
http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_undergraduate/admissions/entry_requirements

SYDNEY ACHIEVERS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS (POSTGRADUATE)

Benefits
30 scholarships of AUD$10,000 each, available as a one-off award (total value AUD$10,000) for any Postgraduate Coursework program offered at the University of Sydney.

No living allowance is payable.

Criteria for Eligibility

Applicants must have completed the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree qualification with a minimum high distinction average as based on the Australian grading system. Students who have already commenced postgraduate studies, or students transferring from other postgraduate programs are not eligible.

Application Procedure

No separate application for a scholarship is necessary. An Application for Admission to the University of Sydney in 2012 will constitute an application for a scholarship. All applications meeting the selection and eligibility criteria will be automatically considered.

The deadline for receipt of applications and complete supporting documentation (academic and English language proficiency results) is 31 October 2011 for Semester 1, 2012, and 30 April 2012 (for Semester 2, 2012). Applications received after these deadlines will not be considered.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based strictly on academic merit as per the University’s admission requirements. Selection will be based on actual results (academic and English language proficiency). Predicted/forecast results will not be considered.

Only applicants with firm, unconditional offers of admission will be considered.

Selection will be made by the University’s Scholarship Selection Committee, whose decision will be final. No appeals will be entertained.

Successful candidates will be informed in December 2011 (Semester 1, 2012) and June 2012 (Semester 2. 2012). Successful candidates applying through UAC will be informed in January 2012.

Conditions
Undergraduate scholarship recipients will need to maintain satisfactory academic progress, which, for the purposes of retaining the scholarship, is defined as maintaining a credit average (at least 65%) or more each year. Failure to do so may result in the scholarship being terminated.

Successful candidates:

must not be in receipt of any other tuition scholarship;

must commence study in 2012 – commencement may not be deferred;

will be required to pay for their own airfares to Sydney, living expenses, study materials, text books, any ancillary fees (if applicable) and Overseas Student Health Cover each year;

are also responsible for paying the balance of the tuition fees each year;

are required to enrol as full-time international students and must maintain their international student status on a full-time basis throughout their enrolment at the University of Sydney; and
may not be entitled to a ‘Leave of Absence’ during the duration of the scholarship, unless it is due to extenuating circumstances.


SOURCE: CLICK HERE

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Simon Youth Foundation thinks a high school diploma is a great way to top off your pizza

We need to preface this post by saying that California Pizza Kitchen is a valued partner of Simon Youth Foundation. Also, we love pizza...a lot. With that out of the way, we can now gush over the new California Pizza Kitchen at Circle Centre in downtown Indianapolis, Ind.!

SYF was honored to participate in the restaurant's preview night Monday, Aug. 8, where supporters of the both organizations as well as representatives from SYF's great partner in education Simon Property Group enjoyed an evening of food and drink.

SYF President and CEO J. Michael Durnil, Ph.D., greeted guests, and SYF staff handed out reusable SYF shopping bags filled with a frozen CPK pizza for guests to take home. The restaurant officially opened for business Tuesday, Aug. 9.



California Pizza Kitchen is the latest
SYF partner in education


As part of its grand opening celebrations, CPK at Circle Centre will donate 50 percent of ALL dine-in sales on Tuesday, Aug. 16, to benefit SYF's two major initiatives: Simon Youth Academies and Simon Youth Scholarships.

We encourage SYF supporters who will be in Indianapolis on Aug. 16 to enjoy a meal at the restaurant. The space is beautiful and packed with high-definition TVs. The staff is even better, and you'll find them to be warm and inviting.

With your support, CPK and SYF can take a slice out of nation's drop-out rate.

REAGAN-FASCELL DEMOCRACY FELLOWS PROGRAM

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:


Practitioners

· Activists, human rights advocates, lawyers, journalists, and other civil society professionals from developing and aspiring democracies throughout the world with substantial experience working to promote democracy or human rights

Scholars

· Professors, researchers, journalists, and other writers from developing and aspiring democracies

· Distinguished scholars from the United States or other established democracies

· Academics must be in possession of a doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) at the time of application

· Scholarly applicants must have a proven record of publications



All Applicants

· Citizens of any country may apply

· Proficiency in the English language

· Topics focusing on the political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development

· Availability for a full-time, residential fellowship at the International Forum for Democratic Studies in Fall 2012 (October 1, 2012–February 28, 2013) and/or Spring 2013 (March 1–July 31, 2013)


INELIGIBILE TO APPLY:

· Students seeking scholarships, or other types of financial aid, to defray the cost of their education

· Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral scholars seeking funding to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research

· Professionals seeking financial assistance to pay for trainings, attend conferences, or pursue internships

· Individuals without proficiency in the English language

· Applicants whose projects fail to draw a connection to democracy and human rights

· Candidates unavailable for a fellowship in Fall 2012 (October 1, 2012–February 28, 2013) or Spring 2013 (March 1–July 31, 2013)


APPLICATION DEADLINE

2012–2013 Fellowship Applications Accepted from August 1, 2011 until November 1, 2011
The application period for fellowships in 2012–2013 is August 1–November 1, 2011. Please visit our Online Application System to submit your application for a fellowship in 2012–2013.

Learn more about:

· Applying for a Fellowship

· The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program

· National Endowment for Democracy

SOURCE: http://fellowships.ned.org/applications/id.30/default.asp

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Back-to-school report focuses on Simon Youth Academy's perfect graduation rate

The Simon Youth Pacers Academy at Washington Square in Indianapolis, Ind., was the focus of a back-to-school story produced by WXIN-TV Fox 59, the city's Fox affiliate, during the school's first day of classes on Aug. 8, 2011. The academy is one of the first nationwide school's supported by Simon Youth Foundation to return after summer break.

Fox 59's Vanessa McClure interviewing a student

Vanessa McClure, the reporter assigned to the story, spoke with students, the academy's principal, Teresa Knox, and SYF President and CEO J. Michael Durnil, Ph.D.

When asked about the impact of Simon Youth Academies nationwide, Durnil said that the academies are dramatically driving down drop-out rates in the 23 communities in 13 states where they are located.

"Washington Square is a great example of this impact," Durnil told Fox 59. "The school reported a 100 percent graduation rate this past fall, meaning all eligible seniors earned their diploma."

Durnil said that he is proud that academy's strong performance is playing an important role in aiding Indianapolis Public Schools, SYF's partner in supporting the academy at Washington Square, as the district takes a multi-step approach to improving drop-out rates.

Fellowship programme at Shuttleworth Foundation (Deadline: 1-Nov-2011)

The Shuttleworth Foundation is privately funded by Mark Shuttleworth. All accounts and financial information is reported annually and can be found in the Financials section of the website.

We fund individuals, as part of a Fellowship programme. The programme does not have strictly defined areas of funding as we have found this restrictive as people do not always fit into boxes.

Previous successful applications have come from individuals working in the following areas:

*Communication and Analytical Skills in Education

*Intellectual Property Rights

*Open and Collaborative Educational Resources

*Open Philanthropy

*Open Science

Who can apply

*Anyone who has a plan for social change through innovation (fresh thinking that adds value) in the areas of education and technology.

*Anyone who has a clear vision of a changed (improved) world and their contribution to bringing about this change.

*The fellowship is not limited to any specific geographic location. However, applicants must be fluent in English.

*Fellowship applicants must have attained the age of majority by the date of application.

Which topics/disciplines
The Foundation does not have strictly defined areas of funding as we have found this restrictive as people do not always fit into boxes.

Previous successful application have come from individuals working in the following areas:
Communication and Analytical Skills in Education
Intellectual Property Rights
Open and Collaborative Educational Resources
Telecommunications
Open Philanthropy
Open Science

The fellowship is not an academic fellowship aimed at research, although research is not excluded. Preference will be given to action based research or practical implementations of innovative ideas.

Why apply

This fellowship offers you the freedom and financial ability to bring about the change you envisage for the world as well as an enabling support structure and an existing network of social change agents.

We will provide technological, financial, and legal support, enabling all administrative processes such as contracting with 3rd parties, done in an efficient and risk free manner. We will also work to support you by connecting you with our network of projects, funders and institutions where we think you can offer value.

The Foundation will support the Fellow to take their good ideas and turn them into successful initiatives. You will also be part of a continually growing pool of established alumni network to share learnings and experiences.

What is the value of the grant

The equivalent of a year’s salary, a contribution towards expenses plus access to a travel allowance. In addition, the fellow will have access to potential project funding from the Foundation, who will match the Fellow’s personal investment in projects by at least ten fold. The total grant amount will be based on the Fellow’s qualifications, experience and comparable cost of time for their skill level.

What is the duration

1 year, with the possibility of renewal, based on review.

How to apply

*Send us your CV (no more than 3 pages)

*Send us a 5 minute video on your ideas

*Answer the 4 questions below (no more than 2 pages)

*Describe the world as it is. (a description of the status quo and context in which you will be working)

*What change do you want to make? (a description of what you want to change about the status quo, in the world, your personal vision for this area)

*What do you want to explore? (a description of the innovations or questions you would like to explore during the fellowship year)

*What are you going to do to get there? (a description of what you actually plan to do during the year)

Where is the fellowship based
Fellows work from where they are, with an open door to visit the Foundation’s head office in Cape Town, South Africa.

What are the conditions

Fellows are expected to commit 100% of their time and attention to the focus area selected for their fellowship. The fellowship aims to free up the time of the Fellow to pursue their ideas in this area. The Fellow must submit any outside work, volunteer or otherwise, that they may want to conduct whilst on a Foundation Fellowship, to the Foundation for approval.

We require attendance at the bi-annual Fellow gatherings and open accurate communication on all projects, movements and decisions.

The fellowship must be taken up between 2 and 4 months after awarded.

How are the Fellows selected

Fellowship applications are reviewed by the Shuttleworth Foundation management team and advisors. Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews. The Foundation reserves the right not to award a fellowship if the submission does not meet the requirements.

Application timing

Applications are accepted throughout the year. We formally review applications in May for a September intake and November for a March intake. Please make sure you contact us before the deadlines and submit your full application before the 1st May and the 1st November.

If you have specific questions about this process, or you would like to apply, please email: fellowships@shuttleworthfoundation.org

Moreinfo: www.shuttleworthfoundation.org/funding/fellowship-programme

SOURCE: CLICK HERE



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California, USA

Yale World Fellows Program at Yale University, USA

The Yale World Fellows Program was among these, and it has since emerged as the University's signature international leadership training program – with a steadily growing global reputation for excellence – as well as a popular, broadly participatory program for the entire Yale community

Criteria for selection include:

*An established record of extraordinary achievement and integrity;
Commitment to engagement in crucial issues and to making a difference at the national or international level;

*Promise of a future career of leadership and notable impact;
Special capacity for critical, creative, entrepreneurial, and strategic thinking;
Likelihood to benefit from participation in the Program and to contribute to global understanding at Yale;

*Commitment to a rigorous program of activities, to full-time residence at Yale for the duration of the program, and to mentoring students and speaking frequently on campus

Applicants must:

*be in the mid-career stage, at least five and typically not more than twenty years into their professional careers, with demonstrated work accomplishments, and a clear indication of future contributions and excellence. The average age of a World Fellow is 38;

*have an excellent command of the English language and be able to speak, read, and write in English fluently;

*be a citizen of and reside in a country other than the United States


We are delighted you are interested in applying to be a 2012 Yale World Fellow. To begin a new application or to return to an application already in-progress, click the link below. If you received an e-mail stating that you have been nominated to apply, please use the link provided in that message to begin your application.

Click here for the 2012 Yale World Fellows Application

All application materials must be submitted prior to the deadline of Friday, December 9, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST.

Application for admission to the Yale World Fellows Program is an online process (there is no paper application for you to fill out or mail). After creating an account and accessing the online application you may then begin to complete your application. Prior to the deadline, you are able to work on your application at any time and submit it when you are ready. You will have the ability to upload your documents and request your letters of recommendation once you register.

A complete application consists of:

*The online application form (personal information, employment history, and educational background)

*A résumé/CV

*Two essays (500 word maximum each)

*Essay 1: Describe your recent work history and its relevance, including the key responsibilities of your positions and your major accomplishments.

*Essay 2: Discuss an issue of importance to you and your country, your community, or region and how you think progress on this issue could be achieved.

*Three confidential letters of reference. Letters should come from people familiar with your work and character. They may comment on your abilities, your potential for leadership, and your suitability for a Yale World Fellowship. You will have the ability to designate your recommenders who can submit a letter of recommendation for you online once you begin an application. Once you identify a recommender they will receive an e-mail providing instructions and access information.

Please note that there is no application fee for applying to the Yale World Fellows Program.

Most questions about the Program and the application can be answered by reviewing the website, especially the Frequently Asked Questions. If, after careful review of these resources, your question is unanswered, you may contact staff at applicant.worldfellows@yale.edu Please do not send multiple emails regarding one issue, and please do not email staff individually. We thank you for your patience in allowing staff adequate time to thoughtfully process your inquiries.


Moreinfo and Application: CLICK HERE

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California, USA

The Kofi Annan Business School Foundation fellowships (MBA PROGRAM)

The Kofi Annan Business School Foundation provides fellowships for talented and motivated students from developing countries that allow them to obtain a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Europe at one of the academic partners of the Kofi Annan Business School Foundation. Partner schools are ESMT, Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School (Belgium), and Hogeschool Utrecht (Netherlands).

Program: Full-time MBA

Number of scholarships available: up to three


Eligibility: Applicants must be resident in one of the UN’s Least Develped Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), or Palestine.

Please use these links to find a list of countries qualifying:

Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)

Value: full tuition and fees of € 38,000 and a monthly stipend for living expenses

Conditions: Fellows are expected to commit to returning to their home country or region to participate in the development of the local or regional economy.

When (Deadline)

Starting annually in January. Application deadline is September 30, annually. Up to three Fellowships are available annually

CLICK HERE to Download brochure

Source: www.esmt.org/info/scholarships



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California, USA

AstroMundus – Joint International Master Course in Astrophysics

Summary

Deadline: 30 November 2011

Open to: Students of all nationalities with a Bachelor’s degree in (astro)physics, mathematics, or related fields

Scholarship: non-EEA nationals: 1000 €/month, EEA-nationals: 500 €/month, tution fee and travel/health insurance are covered.

AstroMundus is an international Master Course in Astronomy and Astrophysics that is funded by the European Commission within the Erasmus Mundus programme, 2nd Edition, Action 1. The Master course is open to students of all nationalities and is jointly offered by a consortium of 5 Universities in 4 different countries:

–the Institute of Astro- and Particle Physics, University of Innsbruck (Austria),
–the Department of Astronomy, University of Padova (Italy),
–the Astrophysics section of the Department of Physics, University of Rome ”Tor Vergata” (Italy),
–the Institute for Astrophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Goettingen (Germany),
–the Department of Astronomy, Faculty of Mathematics, University of Belgrade (Serbia)

Applications are now solicited for the Masters Course starting in September 2012. A number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available both for non-European and European students. The selection of stuidents and assignment of scholarships are based on excellence


Eligibility
Top-ranked students that either hold or are expected to obtain before August 2012 a Bachelor’s Degree (or an equivalent certified period of studies of at least 3 years, corresponding to 180 credits in the European Credit Transfer System) in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Mathematics or closely related fields are invited to apply.

A certified good knowledge of the English language is required.

The selected students will carry out their studies in at least 2 and up to 4 of the AstroMundus consortium universities and will be finally awarded a Joint Master Degree,
complemented with a Diploma Supplement, by all consortium universities they have
studied at.

Scholarship
A limited number of scholarships will be funded by the Erasmus Mundus 2009 – 2013 cooperation and mobility programme, under Action 1.

Applicants that wish to apply also for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship will have to state so in the application form. No additional application is required. Students that already received in the past an “Erasmus Mundus” scholarship are not eligible for a new one. Also, a student can apply for a maximum of 3 different Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses starting in the same academic year. Students that apply for more than 3 EM Courses will be excluded from the selection for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

There are two categories of scholarships:

Category A: They are intended as full scholarships and are reserved to Third Country students. Category A scholarships cover the registration fees (including the insurance), include a contribution to travel, installation and any other type of costs of 8000 €, and a monthly allowance of 1000 €/month for the whole duration of the Masters Course (24 months).

Category B: They are intended as a financial contribution for European students or for students that have carried out their main activity in one of the European or associated countries for more than 12 months during the last 5 years. Category B scholarships cover the registration fees (including the insurance), include a contribution to travel, installation and any other type of costs of 3000 € (this contribution is provided only to students that will have a mobility period at the university of Belgrade), and a monthly allowance of 500 €/month for the whole duration of the Masters Course (24 months).

Not more than 2 students with the same nationality can be selected for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

Application
Read carefully the section “Who” and find out whether you are an eligible applicant.
If you are an eligible applicant, prepare all the application documents according to the information given in the section “How“ and upload your final application file (section “Forms”).


SOURCE: CLICK HERE

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California, USA

NESTLE SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN FOR MBA PROGRAM- SWITZERLAND

The Nestlé Scholarship for Women was first awarded in 1997 and was initiated by a group of IMD MBA participants who wanted to encourage women to take the MBA.

Eligibility
Women candidates who have already applied to the full-time IMD MBA program and who demonstrate financial need are eligible to apply.


Criteria
Acceptance into the IMD MBA Program
Submitting an essay discussing the issue: 'Does diversity in management impact the bottom line? If so, how?'

Deadline
September 30,2011

Application
Further details and application details can be found at:
http://www.imd.org/programs/mba/fees/scholarships/Nestle.cfm


SOURCE: CLICK HERE


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California, USA

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS (MIRS) - MASTERS & PhD STUDIES

The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne. MIRSs are funded by the University with each faculty having a limited number to award.

Each year the University offers about 200 new Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRSs), of which about 150 are normally awarded to international students as MIRSs


Benefits provided by the MIRS include:

*a living allowance of $22,860 per annum (2011 rate)

*a Relocation Grant of $2,000 awarded to students who are moving from interstate in order to study at the University of Melbourne or $3,000 awarded to those who are moving from overseas

*a Thesis Allowance of up to $420 (2011 rate) for masters by research and up to $840 (2011 rate) for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates, and
paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.

To be considered for a MIRS, applicants need to apply for scholarship and candidature in a graduate research degree course (eg. masters by research, PhD or other research doctorate) at the University of Melbourne.

MIRS applicants should submit their application for admission and scholarship by 31 October. Applications received after this date will only be considered for any MIRSs that remain at the time the application is assessed for scholarship.

MORE DETAILS AND APPLICATION

Further scholarship details and application procedures can be found at
http://cms.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/pgrad/international/available/mirs

DEADLINE:

MIRS applicants should submit their application for admission and scholarship by 31 October. Applications received after this date will only be considered for any MIRSs that remain at the time the application is assessed for scholarship.

SOURCE: CLICK HERE

MAKULILO
California,USA

New Indianapolis restaurant is also a new Simon Youth Foundation partner

This is tasty news!

The brand new California Pizza Kitchen at Circle Centre in Indianapolis, Ind., will donate 50 percent of all dine-in sales made on Tuesday, Aug. 16, to Simon Youth Foundation.

The money raised will ignite hope in students as it benefits our Simon Youth Academies and Simon Youth Scholarships.

The nation's newest CPK location at 49 W. Maryland St. opened on Tuesday, Aug. 9, and SYF is proud to partner with the restaurant for the fundraiser, which ties in with other grand opening celebrations at the new location.

WISH-TV Channel 8 in Indianapolis recently featured  CPK at Circle Centre on its Indy Style program.

Below, you can forward to the 9:19 mark to hear about the restaurant's partnership with SYF.

California Pizza Kitchen : wishtv.com