Thursday, 26 February 2009

UNITED NATIONS JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPS

The Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from professional journalists from developing countries for its 2009 Fellowship Program. The application deadline is Friday, March 20, 2009.

The Fellowships are available to radio, television, print and web journalists, age 25 to 35, from developing countries who are interested in coming to New York to report on international affairs during the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Fellowships will begin in mid-September and extend to late November and will include the cost of travel and accommodations in New York, as well as a per diem allowance.


The Fellowship Program is open to journalists who are native to one of the developing countries in Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean, and are currently working full-time for a bona fide media organization in a developing nation. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in and commitment to international affairs and to conveying a better understanding of the United Nations to their readers and audiences. They must also have approval from their media organizations to spend up to two months in New York to report from the United Nations. Click here for full eligibility and documentation requirements and Fellowship application form.

The journalists who are awarded Fellowships are given the incomparable opportunity to observe international diplomatic deliberations at the United Nations, to make professional contacts that will serve them for many years to come, to interact with seasoned journalists from around the world, and to gain a broader perspective and understanding of matters of global concern. Many past Fellows have risen to prominence in their professional and countries.

This is the 48th year the Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund has sponsored the Fellowship Program for Journalists. The program is administered on a volunteer basis by journalists at the United Nations, who raise money from foundations, corporations and diplomatic missions.

Questions about the program, eligibility and application process can be directed to info@unjournalismfellowship.org

SOURCE: CLICK HERE

Sunday, 22 February 2009

Master’s Scholarship in Climate Change 2009 - Denmark

Denmark offers a number of full scholarships within studies of climate change.

Study climate change in Denmark - apply for a COP15 Climate Scholarship

Climate change is one of the major challenges that our world faces today. In December 2009, Denmark will host the United Nations Climate Change Summit. To emphasise the importance of sustainable climate solutions, the Danish government is now launching the ‘COP15 Climate Scholarship’ for highly qualified students. The scholarships, which cover both tuition fees and living expenses, are made available for a range of excellent two-years Master’s programmes, including MSc programmes in wind energy, environmental engineering or sustainable energy planning.


Background

In line with the overall aim of securing a climate friendly Climate Conference, the Danish Government has decided not to give any gifts or conference-kits for COP15 participants. The resources saved is instead used to create the ‘COP15 Climate Scholarship’, which gives a number of international students the opportunity to pursue a masters degree within climate change studies at a university in Denmark.

How to apply


Applications are made directly to the university. When you apply for a masters programme, you should indicate your interest in applying for the COP15 Climate Scholarship. The following master programmes are available under the scholarship programme.

Please note the deadline at the beginning of March 2009.


Further Scholarship Information and Application

SOURCE: CLICK HERE

Thursday, 19 February 2009

European Master's Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation

The European Inter-university Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation (EIUC) is happy to announce the launch of the advertising campaign for the academic year 2009/2010 of the European Master's Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation. The deadline for application is 20 March 2009.

E.MA is open to EU and non-EU citizens
.
The criteria used during the selection process are: academic ability and background,experience, motivation, and language competence.


General information about the E.MA Programme 2009/2010 :
- Presentation;

- Contents;

- E.MA Field Trip;

- Assessment and Degree;

- Professional outcome;

- E.MA Internship Programme;

- E.MA Awarded Theses;

- E.MA Supporting Institutions.


READ CAREFULLY the following documents:

- Admission requirements (academic requirements, language competence, experience);

- Admission process;

- Tuition fee and enrolment fee.

DOWNLOAD here:
- the application for admission (please write clearly or type and complete the form in ALL parts) ;

- the information folder (English version);

- the information folder (French version);

- the contact details of all 41 E.MA participating universities.

In order to APPLY to the E.MA 2009/2010, please SEND to the EIUC Secretariat in Venice, no later than 20 March 2009, 2 completed copies of each of the following,
in the same envelope:


a - Completed and signed application for admission;

b - Curriculum vitae;

c - University degree certificate - original or certified copy (with official certified translation into English, French or Italian), including transcript of exams (Applicants completing the degree entry requirements subsequently to the application deadline are requested to provide a current transcript of exams. Eventual admittance into the programme will be conditional upon documentation of completion of all relevant exams prior to the beginning of the new academic year);

d - Certification of other ECTS credits claimed, including postgraduate studies following the BA;

e - Letters of reference by the referees you have listed in the application for admission;

f - Photocopies of the following: language knowledge certificates, and other certificates proving work experience.

EIUC Secretariat in Venice
Monastery of San Nicolò
Riviera San Nicolò 26
30126 Venice - Lido (Italy)



Tel +39 041 2720911
Fax +39 041 2720914

Email: secretariat@eiuc.org This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


SOURCE: CLICK HERE

Friday, 13 February 2009

Full-Time MBA in International Business, ITALY

Scholarships: full
Deadline: June 30, 2009
Open to: all international students

XX edition (September 2009 – September 2010)

Scholarship Competition

MIB School of Management of Trieste, Italy is pleased to announce a competition for scholarships for International Students

The Scholarships will go toward tuition fees to attend the XX edition of the MBA in International Business programme (September 2009 - September 2010).
The Scholarships will cover up to 100% of the tuition fees (equivalent to 20.000,00 EUR - twenty thousand EUR). The amount of the scholarships will be discounted from the overall tuition fees. In case of course abandonment or exclusion for any reason, no amount of the scholarship will be paid or reimbursed.


Evaluation criteria

Among evaluation criteria preference is given to:

Significant professional experience

Language proficiency in Foreign languages

Demonstrated managerial skills

To be considered for scholarships, candidates must:

Complete and send the on-line application or the PDF application form to the MBA in International Business
Meet the requirements stated in the scholarship description.
Send all relevant documentation indicated in the competition for scholarship.
Admission to the MBA program is independent from the scholarship process.
When outcomes for MBA admissions are announced, candidates will be informed if they receive a scholarship and the amount.

Deadline:

EU Citizens: 20 August, 2009
Non EU: 31 July, 2009

The documentation must be sent to the following address:

Ms. Barbara Sepic
Admissions Officer
MIB School of Management
Largo Caduti di Nasiriya 1
34142 Trieste - Italy
Prof. Vladimir Nanut
Dean and Director
MIB School of Management


SOURCE: HERE

5th Annual International Leadership Training Programme: A Global Intergenerational Forum

Forum Overview:

The International Leadership Training Programme, organized as a forum, is premised on a three-fold understanding of the vital role leaders play in society. The first is that every new generation of human rights leaders builds on the work of those who came before it. The second is that in today's increasingly interdependent global world, where actions or events in any part of the global system have impact on people in other regions of the world, there is a need to build a network of solidarity and to nurture a new cadre of human rights leaders who can educate others and provide enlightened leadership to meet the complex and multifaceted challenges of the new millennium. And the third is that young people are a force to be reckoned with and that the future belongs to them.


Participants at the forum will be individuals (ages 18-30) from all over the world who have been involved in some capacity in human rights work in their communities. Participants will receive training in areas such as grassroots organizing, building coalitions, effective communication, use of media for human rights education, and understanding of the processes and relevance of restorative justice. It is planned that discussions will be conducted under the rubric of four principal areas; namely poverty, education, health, conflict resolution and/or transformation. Specific areas of focus will include issues such as human trafficking, the plight of children, refugees and war, hunger, HIV/AIDS, religious intolerance, gender discrimination, racism and classism, peace education and environmental concerns.

Selected young people will engage through dialogue with experienced and older human rights practitioners to gain management skills and techniques and a greater understanding of human rights issues on a global level. A principal objective is to nurture individuals to be effective leaders in the field of human rights. Forum presenters/speakers/facilitators have been asked to serve in an ongoing capacity as mentors to the young participants upon their return to their home communities and countries.

Application Requirements for 2009:

Fluency in English is required. forum will be held in English only. In order to be considered for admission to the International Leadership Programme, please submit the following:

1. A completed and signed application form
2. Letter of intent (please attach as word, pdf, or text document)
3. Curriculum Vita/Resume (please attach as word, pdf, or text document)
4. Names and contact information for three professional references
*Please note: Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application deadline is February 27, 2009.

For additional information:

If you have questions regarding the application/registration, program content, special needs requirements, or dormitory housing, please call the UNESCO Chair Office at 860-486-0647 or email unescochair@uconn.edu.

ALL applications must be submitted electronically or via facsimile no later than February 27, 2009 to unescochair@uconn.edu
fax: 860.486.2545


University of Connecticut
UNESCO Chair & Institute of Comparative Human Rights
233 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4124
Storrs, CT 06269-4124

860.486.0647 Phone
860.486.2545 Fax

Click here for application

SOURCE: HERE

Thursday, 12 February 2009

International Master’s Scholarships in Japan: Japan - WCO Scholarships 2009

The major objective of the Public Finance Program is to provide students with the conceptual understanding and technical competence to become leaders in taxation and customs. The curriculum is designed for government officials from developing countries worldwide who are currently working in tax or customs administration or equivalent departments. In accordance with their background, students in this Program specialize in either tax or customs policy and administration. The Program providesrigorous academic training aimed at developing an understanding of the theoretical, empirical, and institutional aspects of tax and customs administration. Administrative aspects and reforms in the field of taxation and customs are studied and linked to developing countries’ economic and social development. A practicum at the National Tax Administration (NTA) or the Customs Training Institute (CTI) provides an opportunity for students to enhance their learning with hands-on experience in a tax/customs-related work environment and to integrate this experience with their formal education. Scholarships are provided by the joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) and the World Customs Organization.

Scholarships:

a) Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
b) Japan - World Customs Organization (Japan - WCO) Human Resource Development Program

Target Groups:
a) For JJ/WBGSP scholarships: government officials of World Bank borrowing countries with quality work experience of at least three years in the field of tax policy and administration in their home countries.
b) For Japan-WCO scholarships: government officials of developing countries - mainly in the Asia-Pacific region - with quality work experience of at least two years in customs-related fields in their home countries. The Secretary General of the WCO invites nominations every year from WCO member customs administrations. The candidates must be chosen and nominated by one of these customs administrations.

Age Limit:
a) For JJ/WBGSP scholarships: between the ages of 25 and 45 years as of April 1, 2009
b) For Japan-WCO scholarships: preferably below 35 years of age as of April 1, 2009

English Language Requirements:
TOEFL score: iBT 79 (CBT 213, PBT 550)
IELTS score: 6.0

Eligible Countries:
a) For JJ/WBGSP scholarships: World Bank borrowing countries
b) For Japan-WCO scholarships: developing countries, mainly in the Asia-Pacific region

Application Forms:
Online Application. Click here to learn more about application procedures.

Application Deadline:
February 25, 2009
Note: Please make sure to obtain ID and Password for online application by submitting the Entry Form no later than February 18, 2009.

Further Information & Inquiries:

Admissions Office
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
7-22-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tokyo 106-8677
Japan

Further Scholarship Information and Application

SOURCE: CLICK HERE

Fellowship at UNAIDS Special Youth Programme

The UNAIDS Special Youth Programme seeks to recruit young people aged 20-24 from developing countries with some programme experience in HIV related issues to join UNAIDS for a 9-month remunerated fellowship. The fellowship is divided into two sections: an initial fellowship in UNAIDS Geneva, followed – upon satisfactory performance - by a continued fellowship in the UNAIDS country office (UCO) in the fellow’s country of origin.

The programme seeks to achieve the following objectives:

To create opportunities at appropriate levels of the organization to engage youth in policy
development and programming;
To help build the capacity of young people and strengthen their leadership skills to contribute to the AIDS response, especially at the country level;
To sensitize both the young people and UNAIDS staff on various modalities of working
together to address issues related to HIV, particularly youth concerns, gender, GIPA and
human rights.

1 . Responsiblities

Under the shared supervision of the Programme Management Advisor, Evidence, Monitoring and
Policy (EMP) and the relevant technical staff member in the team to which the fellow is assigned, the
Fellow shall have the following responsibilities during his/her time at UNAIDS Geneva:
Participate in ongoing UNAIDS projects or programmes related to young people and HIV
Carry out various analyses in relation to HIV and young people ( eg. reviewing national strategic plans and Universal Access target reports in order to determine the level of funding and emphasis on activities for young people; developing a country level stakeholder mapping; developing a national youth profile report of his/her country)
Liaise with the WHO and other cosponsors on issues related to HIV and young people and
potentially contribute to projects in this area, both at global and country levels
Carry out specific duties related to the technical unit in UNAIDS Geneva to which the fellow is assigned
Carry out other activities/projects as assigned
Specific activities at the country level will be agreed with the country level supervisor for the second part of the fellowship

2. Requirement

EDUCATION Secondary school and preferably University degree or equivalent professional training or self-study/work experience

EXPERIENCE One to three years experience working on HIV related issues and/or in the areas of development, advocacy, human rights, gender equality, sexual and reproductive health or similar. Experience working with an NGO is an advantage.

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS General knowledge of and sensitivity to HIV. Analytical skills and ability to synthesize a wide range of information. Demonstrated research and writing skills.

LANGUAGES Fluency in English. Knowledge of another UN language an advantage.

3 . Professional

Good organizational and analytical skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to carry out analytical studies, evaluate implications and propose solutions
Problem solving skills
Creativity and innovative thinking
Ability to manage several issues/projects simultaneously
A commitment to completing tasks, follow through and results orientation
Cultural sensitivity and sensitivity to HIV
Respect for confidentiality

4 . Personal Traits

Aged 20-24 years
Born and raised in a developing country
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Innovative and proactive
Adaptability and flexibility to work in a complex, dynamic environment
Good team player

5 .How to Apply

Please send a detailed CV and motivation letter to syp@unaids.org


Young people living with HIV are especially encouraged to apply.
Only applications received by 5 March will be accepted.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

SOURCE: CLICK HERE
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