SCHOLARSHIP: November 2020

Monday, November 30, 2020

UN Volunteers Program| Fully Funded

UN Youth Volunteers is open for All-Academic background. The United Nations is an Intergovernmental Organization to achieve international cooperation. All Females & Males both can apply for this UN Internship.

United Nations Volunteers Program For Novel Coronavirus 2020

Apply for Lead2030 Challenge for SDG15 (2021)

Applications for Lead2030 Challenge for SDG15 (2021) are open !!!!

For creating a better world free from poverty, hunger and many other social, economic and environmental issues the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) are one of our biggest solution we can think of. The SDGs were set in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and are intended to be achieved by the year 2030.With the dream of creating a better and sustainable future through SDGs, One Young World and powered by Novartis, Lead2030 finds, funds and accelerates SDG solutions created by founders under 30.

SDG 15 aims to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems to benefit, now and in future, from this natural ecosystem-service. This Lead2030 Challenge is specifically focused on SDG 15 targets:

15.1: By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world.

15.2: Promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halt deforestation, restore degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation.

15.3: By 2030, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and dry lands, in line with obligations under international agreements

By scaling up research and development, technological innovation, investing in natural infrastructure and implementing responsible sourcing policies, companies play an integral part in preserving and restoring vital ecosystems, promoting the sustainable use of land,

water and forests, while retaining consumer confidence in their product offerings. Novartis aim to drive sustainability through their own operations, as well as those of their suppliers, and they have set ambitious targets to minimize impacts on climate, waste and water. They have already made significant progress and their ambition is to be a catalyst for positive change and a leader in environmental sustainability.

Novartis looks forward to supporting SDG 15 by funding a project, which utilizes data/digital/novel technologies in order to generate positive action, protect, restore and sustainably use the services provided by natural land ecosystem. The project should address at least one of the following:

Freshwater recycling capacity

Restoring biodiversity of the ecosystem

Deforestation

Desertification

The project should deliver quantifiable results and be a long-term sustainable solution. Ideas with an assessable proof of concept would be preferred.

Location: Online

Benefits

The winning solution will receive:

A US$50,000 grant from Novartis

12 months of mentorship from a team of Novartis professionals. The mentorship team will work to accelerate your solution based on the needs of your initiative or organization, such as:

Business strategy

Best practices for data collection

Monitoring and evaluation

Product design

Eligibilities

Challenge Criteria

Aligned: Evidently aligned with the SDG 15 challenge. See ‘About’.

Youth-led: Founded by a person aged 18 – 30.

Focused: Well-structured time horizon, identified key stakeholders and beneficiaries, and proposed outcomes that are reasonable and well thought out.

Proven: Readily available, in or past implementation phase.

Impactful: Solutions must have a positive social impact, for example generating employment, or developing skills.

Measurable: Impacts of solutions must have been adequately measured and/or be measurable.

Financially viable: Must be able to achieve efficiency and to survive independently through the resources they generate and/or the investments and donations they attract.

Scalable: Potential to perform as well or better after expanding in scope or size and/or being transported to other regions.

Eligible Regions: Open for All

APPLICATION PROCESS

For completing the application procedure you’ll have to fill up a form through the given link.

In addition to answering questions about yourself and your organization, the application form will also ask you to:

Provide a link to a video personal statement

Upload a copy of your business/organization plan

Upload proof of your organization’s business/charity registration

Website:

www.oneyoungworld.com/lead2030/challenge-sdg15

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Language course , Study online & Short course in Germany

291 Courses available

https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/sommerkurse/en/result/?q=&fos=

Field of Study:

Agriculture, Forestry and Nutritional Sciences

Art, Art Theory

Engineering

Languages & Cultural Studies

Law, Economics and Social Sciences

Mathematics, Natural Sciences

Mzdecine

https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/sommerkurse/en

Sunday, November 15, 2020

McDonnell International Scholars Academy Fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis

The McDonnell International Scholars Academy - Washington University in St. Louisis

is an endowed fellowship program that offers generous financial support towards graduate and professional degree studies at Washington University in St. Louis. Applications are accepted from graduates of universities across the world, with a special interest in those students from its network of partner universities. Founded in 2005, the McDonnell Academy strives to develop a community of future global leaders. To that end, the Academy provides its Scholars with leadership training, mentorship by dedicated faculty members, and unique global engagement opportunities. It also facilitates collaborative research with its partners across disciplines and countries.

Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university located in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Founded in 1853, the university has students and faculty from all 50 U.S. states and more than 120 countries. WashU has a long history of pioneering achievements and reputation for academic excellence. 25 Nobel Laureates have been associated with the university. Through seven schools, they provide opportunities for in-depth study in a range of subjects and collaboration across disciplines.

Benefits

McDonnell Scholars receive both financial and programmatic support including:

full-tuition scholarship;

a monthly living stipend;

annual travel allowance;

cultural and leadership training through a leadership seminar and workshops, specially-designed educational events including visits to Washington D.C. and New York, participation in international symposia, and more;

individual mentorship by a dedicated faculty Ambassador who assists in the development of the Scholar’s academic and professional life;

global network of students and alumni from across countries and disciplines.

McDonnell Scholars come from varied degree programs and different countries in order to maximize the diversity of the program and create a rich dialogue and experience. Most of our Scholars reside together in the Academy’s housing complex, which provides Scholars with unique living, learning and social experiences.

Eligibilities

This fellowship opportunity is open to prospective students applying to pursue an eligible full-time graduate or professional degree program at Washington University in St. Louis. Applicants from all countries are welcome.

Priority is given to international graduate and professional candidates who are graduates of one of the Academy’s partners universities.

Domestic (U.S.) citizens who have spent most of their life and earned previous degrees in the United States are eligible to apply to as U.S. Scholars.

International graduate and professional candidates from international universities outside the partner network are eligible to apply as Global Scholars.

Eligible Regions: Open for All.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2021

Application Process

The McDonnell Academy accepts applications beginning October 1st 2020 through January 31st 2021. The application to the McDonnell Academy is separate from and in addition to, an application to an eligible full-time graduate or professional degree program at Washington University in St. Louis. The McDonnell Academy application consists of the following components:

candidate’s biographic information and academic history;

a personal essay;

a short video;

recommendation letter.

Decisions are typically made by the end of March. Approximately 20 Scholars are admitted to the McDonnell Academy each year.

Academy Website: https://mcdonnell.wustl.edu

Apply here: https://mcdonnell.wustl.edu/apply

Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award by University of British Columbia 2020-21

Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award

is a need-and-merit-based award provided by the University of British Columbia, Canada. It recognizes international undergraduate students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and community service, and recognized achievement in other key areas.

The award may be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion – whichever comes first – provided that one needs to achieve satisfactory academic standing in the faculty, continue to demonstrate financial need, and maintain the Canadian study permit (student visa).

Benefits

The value of your

Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award

is proportional to your financial need.

Financial need is determined by totalling tuition, fees, and living costs, and subtracting the financial contribution you and your family can make each year.

A standard needs assessment is based on the financial information provided by you and your family

Eligibilities

To be considered for the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award:

One must be an international student who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian study permit.

One must be entering UBC from a recognized secondary school, college, or other university.

One must be applying for your first undergraduate degree.

One must meet UBC’s admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Admission Standard.

One must demonstrate superior academic achievement (achieve all As or equivalent standard).

One must demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent you from pursuing a UBC degree.

Eligible Regions: Open for All

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Deutsche Welle (DW) Traineeship 2021

.DW trainees are involved in long-term innovative, international projects and have been honoured in past years with the CNN Journalism Award and the Grimme Prize.

DW is looking for young people from all over the world interested in a comprehensive, exceptional quality journalism program with an international broadcaster. Candidates should have journalism experience or be passionate about switching to journalism from technology/IT, economics or the sciences. DW is looking for open-minded people full of creative ideas

Journalism Traineeship:

18 months;

trainee salary;

international broadcaster in 30 languages;

cross-media: TV, online and radio;

six months of seminar blocks;

internships in Berlin and Bonn;

placement with DW foreign bureau;

international multimedia projects;

well-known media trainers.

Benefits

Working in an international environment

Taking part in a dynamic team

Putting your innovative ideas into practice

The program covers the range of skills a journalist of the future needs: TV moderation, multimedia storytelling, data journalism, social media and virtual reality – in seminars, workshops & of course the DW editorial offices and our correspondent bureaux in Washington, Moscow and Brussels.

Eligibilities

Native speaker of one of DW’s languages with excellent English and good German language skills, or native English speaker with good German language skills, or native German speaker with excellent English language skills

Completed university degree, college degree or apprenticeship (especially with a background in technology/IT, science, politics, economics or law)

Initial journalistic experience

Creative mind

Social media expertise

Ability to work under deadlines and as part of a team

Open for all

Registration

https://recruitingapp-5401.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/931/Application/New/2