International Youth Summit 2018 Uzbekistan

Young Leaders Development Project (YLDP) under Uzbekistan Teachers of English Association (UzTEA) announces admission to the International Youth Summit 2018 (IYS 2018).

Brief information about Summit: 
The International Youth Summit is held annually starting from 2016. The Summit is considered as one of the first youth events in Uzbekistan conducted in English. The participants of the Summit will be selected through submission of online application from all regions of the Republic and foreign countries. The Summit will last three days during which participants will be divided into several groups for creating socially significant projects. Moreover, during these three days, the various seminars and trainings will be conducted for Summit participants, as a result of which, they will be able to create and present new projects, the best of which will be implemented by YLDP and investors. The projects as “YLDP Summer School”, “Plov4Love”, “Back2Reality” and Annual Youth Plenary Session are the results of Summits 2016 and 2017, which were implemented with the support of YLDP. The students of lyceums, colleges and high educational institutions, as well as applicants and youth with the same interests and hobbies, were united in aforementioned projects.

Aim of the Summit: 
The ultimate goal of the Summit is to create a special platform for young activists of our country and foreign countries, where they can exchange experience, knowledge and ideas as well as acquire new skills. Taking into consideration that the Summit is international, it would assist to form the right opinion of young activists of the Republic of Uzbekistan about foreign countries, and conversely the guests of the Republic will be able to obtain clear and detailed information about Uzbekistan.

The Summit is divided into following sub-conferences:

Information Technology
Ecology
Social Development
Nation Branding
Architecture
The youth from all over the world aged from 18 to 27 can take part in this Summit. The working language is English.

There is no any participation fee. 
Accommodation and meal will be covered. 
However, participants should cover their travel expenses themselves.

Location: Uzbekistan
 Benefits
A bag of knowledge and experience
New friends from around the world
New insight to chosen committees with the help of high-class seminars and training
Tons of new ideas for social projects
Team of people who are ready to help with your project
An ability to develop life-changing social projects
Exploration of a new country, cities, culture, and tradition
 Eligibilities
Be aged between 18 and 27
Be a student of undergraduate or graduate degree
Be active, enthusiastic, ready-to-work type, passionate, positive and hard-working
Be interested in social projects and ready to commit themselves for the benefit of their society
Be ready to implement their social projects and make their dreams come true
Eligible Regions: Open for All

Apply
https://goo.gl/8TngnA

The Cities for our Future Challenge ONLINE

The Cities for our Future Challenge
is a global competition run by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in partnership with the UK National Commission of UNESCO.

They are inviting imaginative problem solvers from the wider field of surveying, urban design, architecture, and engineering to submit transformative ideas for projects and policies that solve some of the defining challenges of our time: Rapid Urbanisation, Climate Change, and Resource Scarcity.

Location: Online
Benefits:
If you have e got a transformative idea for a project or policy and you want to make a positive contribution to the world, potentially build your professional profile at an international level and kick-start a rewarding and varied career, then this is the competition for you.
If you win, there’s also a £50,000 prize up for grabs and the chance to work with experts and mentors from within the surveying industry.
Your idea could be made into a prototype that makes a positive contribution to the world.

Eligibilities:
The competition is open to anyone, apart from employees of the RICS.
They are particularly interested in hearing from young professionals, students or startups in the field of surveying, urban design and engineering, and green technologies.

Eligible Regions: Open for all

Application Process
Visit the official website, choose a brief from the 3 available topics, and select one of the questions to answer. Read your chosen brief and download the entry document, then complete the entry document and submit it online.
You can enter between 09.00 GMT on 17 January 2018 and 23.59 GMT on 31 May 2018. If you enter before or after this then your entry won’t be valid.
They will announce the shortlist by 23:59 GMT on 30 June 2018, and the final global winner will be announced by 23:59 GMT on 30th November 2018.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2018

Apply
http://agileurbia.com/20oZ
Website
http://agileurbia.com/213u

Chinese Government Scholarship – Chinese University Program

 Chinese University Program is a scholarship established by Ministry of Education (MOE) to support Chinese universities in specific provinces or autonomous regions to recruit outstanding international students for graduate studies in China.

MOE authorized USTC to recruit full-time master and doctoral students under the Chinese Government Scholarship since 2008.

Location: China

 Benefits:
Tuition waiver.
Accommodation: free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy.
If the host university requires students to live on campus, the university will accommodate the scholarship students in a university dormitory (usually a twin room); if the host university permits students to live off campus, the university will provide 
monthly accommodation subsidy:
Master’s students: CNY 700 per month;
Doctoral students: CNY 1000 per month.
Stipend:
Master’s students: CNY 3,000 per month;
Doctoral students: CNY 3,500 per month.
Comprehensive medical insurance.

 Eligibilities
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and mentally and physically healthy.
Applicants must not be a registered student in Chinese universities at the time of application, or be a graduate from Chinese universities for more than one year.

Education background and age limit:

Applicants for master’s degree studies must have bachelor’s degree (equivalent to bachelor’s degree in China) and be under the age of 35 (by September, 1st, 2018).

Applicants for doctoral studies must have master’s degree (equivalent to master’s degree in China) and be under the age of 40 (by September, 1st, 2018).

 For the graduates to obtain their degrees in 2018, they should submit a Pre-graduation Certificate to ensure that they will complete their study and obtain the degree by July of 2018.
Students who have been granted for other Chinese scholarship or funding（2017-2018）cannot apply for this scholarship.
Eligible Regions: Open For All Except China

Application Deadline: March 15, 2018

Contact:
Office of International Cooperation University of Science and Technology of China 
96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, 
P. R. China 

Tel: 86-551-63603144 
Fax: 86-551-63632579 
E-mail: isa@ustc.edu.cn

Website:
http://isa.ustc.edu.cn/xs/disp.asp?ucode=90

Application:
http://www.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/noticeen.html

Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship

 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is pleased to invite applications for the Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship under scholarship award scheme for the 2018/2019 academic session.The scholarship award provides applicants with the opportunity to  undertake Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Master’s Degree programmes at the following institutions:

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)
Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA)
Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB)
Politeknik Brunei (PB)
Location: Brunei Darussalam

Benefits
Exemption from paying tuition fees including acceptance, examination, registration and orientation fees for the duration of the programme
 An economy class air-ticket to Brunei Darussalam from the scholarship recipient’s country of origin/ country of domicile prior to the commencement of the course and an economy class air-ticket from Brunei Darussalam to the scholarship recipient’s country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the course

 A monthly personal allowance of BND$500.00
 A monthly meals allowance of BND$150.00
An annual book allowance of BND$600.00

Accommodation at the residential college of the University/ Polytechnic
Baggage allowance for shipment of the scholarship recipient’s personal effects to his country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the programme, at a maximum amount of:·       

BND$250.00 to a country within the ASEAN region; or
BND$500.00 to a country outside the ASEAN region

Comprehensive insurance cover for the whole duration of the Scholarship

Eligibilities
Applicants should be nominated by their Government
Applicants must be certified to be medically fit to undertake the scholarship and to study in Brunei Darussalam, by a qualified medical practitioner who is registered with any Government Authority(ies) prior to arrival in Brunei Darussalam
Any and all costs incurred in obtaining this certification are to be borne by the applicant
Applicants must be, between the ages of 18-25 for Undergraduate and Diploma programmes and must not exceed the age of 35 for Postgraduate Master’s Degree programmes
The award is NOT eligible to Brunei Darussalam Permanent Residents
 Scholarship shall not be held concurrently with any other scholarship, fellowship, grant or loan without the prior approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
A scholarship recipient is not permitted to undertake any paid employment or to serve on the staff of any country’s representative mission in Brunei Darussalam during the duration of the scholarship
Eligible Regions: Open for all

DEADLINE February 28, 2019

Applicant must submit the following things:
Application forms must be duly completed and endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the National Focal Point for scholarships of the applicant’s country
Applicants are required to also submit a security clearance statement from their National Security Agency(ies)/ Police Station (i.e. a statement/ report certifying that applicants are clear from any civil and criminal charges)

Completed application forms are to be emailed to the following address apply: BDGS2018@mfa.gov.bn

Website:
http://mfa.gov.bn/Pages/bdscholarship.aspx

Uniting Youth for Equality Online

Uniting Youth for Equality Online

DEADLINE February 18, 2018

UNITE 2030 is a virtual, 2-day hackathon for the Sustainable Development Goals.

The mission of Unite 2030 is to unite the next generation of world changers in order to ignite social change by turning their passion into action.

On the 7th and 8th of April, 2018, World changers from across the globe will gather virtually for a 48-hour competition to solve the world’s most critical international challenges.

Worldchangers from around the globe will virtually convene for a 48-hour Hackathon competition. Worldchangers will be split up into teams of 4-5 based on the social issues that they’re passionate about. Teams will then be presented with a global challenge that they must solve within the presented time frame. Throughout the 48 hours, Worldchangers will watch workshops hosted by world-class experts, work closely with their team to quickly, and diligently address the challenge, Teams will then present their solutions within the framework that we provide. Judges will select finalists, and the winners, who will take home the title of UNITE 2030 Global Champions 2018.

UNITE 2030 – 2018 will be focusing on the theme of “Equality,” and thus tackling the SDGs directly relating to equality:

SDG 1: No Poverty

SDG 2: Zero Hunger

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

SDG 4: Quality Education

SDG 5: Gender Equality

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Location: Online

 Benefits/Advantages of UNITE 2030:

Work with a team of emerging worldchangers on developing innovative solutions to critical international challenges;

Connect with a network of young people passionate about solving the SDGs;

Gain knowledge and insight into what it takes to develop a world-changing idea from the ground up;

Attend workshops throughout the event on essential topics for changing the world;

The chance to win prizes such as acceptance to IDHouse’s 2018 Youth Delegate Programme.

 Eligibilities

You must be between 18-30 years old by April 8th, 2018.

You must be fluent in English.

It’s essential to have Fluency in English so you’re able to communicate with your team effectively. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

You have access to a computer (with a working microphone and speakers) for the duration of the event.

The organizer doesn’t care if you borrow someone else’s computer, or where you are. But it’s essential to be able to collaborate with your teammates effectively, and having access to a computer is a part of that. If you don’t have access to a computer, you won’t get as much out of it. Please – do NOT log on from your phone or tablet.

You must have access to strong WiFi.

Imagine how bummed out your team would be if they weren’t able to speak to you because you kept cutting out! Make sure that you’re in an area with good WiFi for the duration of the event.

You must have a passion for global change and a willingness to learn.

Flexibility and collaboration are essential for your success in UNITE 2030. You’ll be meeting others from all over the world. Don’t be afraid to talk to someone you don’t know, take a leadership role, or take risks. It’ll be worth it in the end.

Eligible Regions: Open for All

Main Page:

https://www.unite2030.com/

Application: 

https://theidhouse.typeform.com/to/CXV0Aq

Global Changemaker Youth Summit

The Global Changemaker Youth summit will be bringing 60 changemakers age 18 to 23 to the 2018 global youth summit for a fully funded, life-changing youth opportunity – a week of training sessions, networking and workshops.

The programme changes each year as it is designed by Global Changemakers from past summits who co-create the programme with their team to ensure that every summit is as relevant and as impact as possible. Therefore, they will only share the 2018 programme shortly before the summit.

 Benefits
If you are selected, your flight (from your country’s main airport), transport from Zurich to the summit, accommodation and food costs will be covered for the duration of the summit.
Insurance and additional personal expenses, as well as visas, to enter Switzerland (for those who require one) will not be covered.
Participants will learn skills such as campaigning, fundraising, project management, leadership, public relations, pitching and more
The Global Youth Summit is a fully funded, life-changing youth opportunity – a week of training sessions, networking and workshops.

DEADLINE: March 4, 2018

Eligibilities
They are looking for the most inspiring, interesting, enthusiastic, determined, innovative young social entrepreneurs, community activists, volunteers and campaigners who are working towards attaining the SDGs across the globe.
Participants should be between 18 and 23 years old at the time of the summit.
Participants who require a visa to enter Switzerland will need to arrange and pay for their visa at their own expense. Also, they will ask all participants to provide proof of health and accident insurance with coverage in Switzerland for the duration of the Summit.
Eligible Regions: Open for all

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Australia Awards Scholarships

Australia Awards Scholarships are long term development awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They aim to contribute to the long-term development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

They provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities 
and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions. The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to the development outcomes of their own country.

 Benefits
The Awards are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. 
The following benefits generally apply:

Full tuition fees
Return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route
Establishment allowance—a once only payment of A$5,000 as a contribution towards accommodation expenses, textbooks, study materials
Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) – is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department.
 From 1 January 2013, CLE payable to awardees is A$30,000 per year.
Introductory Academic Program (IAP)—a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)—provided to cover the student’s basic medical costs (with the exception of pre-existing conditions)
Pre-course English (PCE) fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training
Supplementary Academic Support may be available to ensure a Scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience
Fieldwork (for research awardees and Master by coursework which has a research component where fieldwork is the compulsory component)—may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.

 Eligibilities
Must be 18 years of age or older.
One of the countries that can be participated is to be a citizen.
Be unmarried.
There can be no complications related to immigration or passport.
Resolve the issues related to admission to the institutes for which the
scholarship was applied.
Must be a student visa.
Australian citizens cannot apply.
Eligible Regions: 
(Masters study), Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Kiribati, Laos, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Myanmar, Mongolia, Nauru, Nepal, Palestinian Territories, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam, and Wallis and Futuna.

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