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Sunday, April 11, 2021

USA List of Colleges With No Application Fee


List of Colleges With No Application Fee (By State)

Alabama

Huntingdon College

Miles College

Spring Hill College

 

Alaska

Alaska Pacific University

Arizona

Williams Baptist College

 

Arkansas

Arkansas Tech University

Henderson State University

Hendrix College

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

 

California

Brandman University

California College San Diego

Deep Springs College

Dominican University of California

Holy Names University ($20 fee for paper application)

La Sierra University

Menlo College

Northwest College

Notre Dame de Namur University

Pacific Union College

University of the Pacific

Thomas Aquinas College

 

Colorado

Colorado Mountain College

Johnson & Wales University – Denver

Regis University

US Air Force Academy

 

Connecticut

US Coast Guard Academy

University of Hartford ($35 fee for paper application)

Mitchell College  ($30 fee for paper application)

University of Saint Joseph ($30 fee for paper application)

 

Delaware

Wesley College

 

Florida

Ave Maria University

Florida Gateway College

Florida Institute of Technology

Indian River State College

Johnson & Wales University – North Miami

Polk State College

Saint Leo University

Santa Fe College

State College of Florida – Manatee-Sarasota

 

Georgia

Agnes Scott College

Bainbridge College

Berry College

Oglethorpe University

Piedmont College

Savannah State University

Wesleyan College ($30 fee for paper application)

 

Idaho

College of Southern Idaho ($10 fee for paper application)

College of Idaho

 

Illinois

Augustana College

Aurora University

Bradley University

Elmhurst College

Eureka College

Greenville College

Illinois College

Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Wesleyan University

Lake Forest College

Loyola University Chicago

McKendree University

Millikin University

Monmouth College

Rockford University

Saint Augustine College

University of St. Francis

 

Indiana

Anderson University

Ancilla College

Butler University

Calumet College of St. Joseph

DePauw University

Earlham College

Franklin College

Grace College ($30 fee for paper application)

Hanover College

Holy Cross College

Indiana Wesleyan University

Manchester University ($25 fee for paper application)

Purdue University-North Central

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

St. Joseph’s College

St. Mary’s College

Trine University

University of Evansville

University of Indianapolis

Valparaiso University

 

Iowa

Buena Vista University

Central College

Coe College

Cornell College ($30 fee for paper application)

Drake University

Graceland University

Grand View University

Grinnell College

Iowa Wesleyan College

Loras College

Luther College

Morningside College

Mount Mercy University

Northwestern College

Simpson College

St. Ambrose University

Upper Iowa University

Wartburg College

 

Kansas

Baker University

Barclay College

Bethany College

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Sterling College

 

Kentucky

Alice Lloyd College

Asbury University

Berea College

Centre College

Lindsey Wilson College

University of Pikeville

Thomas More College

Transylvania University

Louisiana

Centenary College

Loyola University New Orleans

Tulane University

 

Maine

Colby College

St. Joseph’s College

Unity College

 

Maryland

Capitol Technology University ($25 fee for paper application)

Hood College

St. John’s College

Stevenson University ($40 fee for paper application)

US Naval Academy

Washington Adventist University

Massachusetts

Bay Path College

Becker College

Eastern Nazarene College

Emmanuel College ($60 fee for paper application)

Fisher College ($50 fee for paper application)

Hampshire College

Lasell College ($40 fee for paper application)

Lesley University

MCPHS University

Merrimack College

Mount Holyoke College ($60 fee for paper application)

Mount Ida College

Newbury College

Nichols College

Simmons College

Smith College

Springfield College

Wellesley College

Wheelock College

 

Michigan

Adrian College

Albion College

Alma College

Aquinas College

Calvin College

College for Creative Studies ($10 fee to upload portfolio samples for application)

Concordia University

University of Detroit Mercy

Ferris State University

Finlandia University

Hillsdale College ($30 fee for paper application)

Kalamazoo College

Kettering University

Madonna University

Michigan Technological University

Northwood University

Oakland University

Olivet College

Siena Heights University

Wayne State University

 

Minnesota

Augsburg College

Bethany Lutheran College

Bethel University

Carleton College

College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University

Concordia College

Gustavus Adolphus College

Hamline University

Metropolitan State University

Saint John’s University

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

St. Catherine University

St. Olaf College

College of St. Scholastica

University of St. Thomas

 

Mississippi

Alcorn State University

Jackson State University

Millsaps College

Mississippi University for Women

Mississippi Valley State University

Rust College ($10 fee for paper application)

 

Missouri

Avila University

College of the Ozarks

Culver-Stockton College

Drury University

Fontbonne University

Maryville University of St. Louis

Northwest Missouri State University

Ranken Technical College

Rockhurst University

Saint Louis University

Stephens College

Truman State University

Westminster College

William Jewell College

William Woods University

 

Montana

Carroll College ($35 fee for paper application)

University of Great Falls

Salish Kootenai College

 

Nebraska

Chadron State College

Concordia University-Nebraska

Creighton University

Doane College-Crete

Hastings College

Midland University

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Peru State College

Union College

Wayne State College

 

Nevada

Sierra Nevada College

 

New Hampshire

Colby-Sawyer College ($40 fee for paper applications)

Granite State College

New England College

 

New Jersey

College of Saint Elizabeth

Georgian Court University

Saint Peter’s University

 

New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico University – Main Campus

Navajo Technical University

Northern New Mexico College

St. John’s College

 

New York

Canisius College

Cazenovia College

Clarkson University ($50 fee for paper applications)

D’Youville College

Daemen College ($25 for paper applications)

Davis College

Hartwick College

Hilbert College

Hobart & William Smith Colleges

Keuka College

Le Moyne College ($35 fee for paper applications)

Medaille College

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Mount Saint Mary College

Nazareth College

Niagara University

Roberts Wesleyan College

Sage College of Albany

St. Bonaventure University

St. John’s University

College of New Rochelle

College of St. Rose

Touro College

Union College

US Merchant Marine Academy

US Military Academy (West Point)

 

North Carolina

Barton College

Belmont Abbey College

Catawba College

Guilford College

Johnson & Wales University – Charlotte

University of Mount Olive

Queens University of Charlotte

Salem College

Warren Wilson College

North Dakota

University of Jamestown

 

Ohio

Ashland University

Baldwin Wallace University

Chatfield College ($10 fee for paper application)

College of Wooster

University of Dayton

Defiance College ($25 fee for paper application)

Denison University ($40 fee for paper application)

University of Findlay

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Franklin University

Hiram College

John Carroll University

Kenyon College

Lake Erie College ($30 fee for paper application)

University of Mount Union

Notre Dame College

Oberlin College

Ohio Northern University

Ohio Wesleyan University

Shawnee State University

University of Rio Grande

Ursuline College

Wilmington College

Wittenberg University

Xavier University

 

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Baptist University

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

 

Oregon

Concordia University of Portland

Eastern Oregon University

Lewis & Clark College

Linfield College-McMinnville Campus

Northwest Christian University

Reed College

 

Pennsylvania

Albright College

Allegheny College

Arcadia University ($30 fee for paper application)

Bryn Mawr College ($50 fee for paper application)

Carlow University

Cedar Crest College ($35 fee for paper application)

Central Pennsylvania College

Chatham University

Delaware Valley College

Elizabethtown College ($30 fee for paper application)

Gannon University ($25 for paper application)

Gwynedd-Mercy University ($25 for paper application)

Immaculata University

Juniata College

King’s College

La Roche College

La Salle University

Lebanon Valley College

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

Lycoming College

Marywood University ($35 fee for paper application)

Mercyhurst University

Moravian College

Neumann University ($35 fee for paper application)

Point Park University

Robert Morris University

Rosemont College

Saint Francis University

University of Scranton

University of the Sciences ($45 fee for paper application)

Susquehanna University

Ursinus College

Washington & Jefferson College ($25 fee for paper application)

Westminster College

Wilson College

 

Rhode Island

Johnson & Wales University – Providence

 

South Carolina

Allen University

Coker College

Columbia College

Columbia International University

Converse College

Erskine College

Limestone College

Presbyterian College

 

South Dakota

Augustana College

University of Sioux Falls ($25 fee for paper application)

 

Tennessee

Christian Brothers University

Freed-Hardeman University

Lane College

Martin Methodist College

Maryville College

Rhodes College

Sewanee: The University of the South

Tusculum College

 

Texas

Austin College

Baylor University

Houston Baptist University

Howard Payne University

LeTourneau University

Saint Edward’s University

Southwestern Adventist University

Southwestern University

St. Mary’s University

University of St. Thomas

University of Houston-Victoria

University of Texas-El Paso

University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Texas Wesleyan University

Trinity University ($50 fee for paper application)

 

Utah

Stevens-Henager College – Murray

Vermont

Champlain College

Green Mountain College ($30 fee for paper application)

Virginia

Averett University

Bridgewater College

Christendom College ($25 fee for paper application)

Emory & Henry College

Hampden-Sydney College ($30 fee for paper application)

Hollins University

Liberty University

Lynchburg College ($30 fee for paper application)

Randolph-Macon College ($30 fee for paper application)

Randolph College

Roanoke College

Sweet Briar College

Washington

Cornish College of the Arts

Olympic College

Pacific Lutheran University

Saint Martin’s University

Whitworth University

 

West Virginia

Alderson Broaddus University

Bethany College

Bluefield State College

Concord University

Davis & Elkins College

West Liberty University

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Wheeling Jesuit University

Wisconsin

Alverno College

Beloit College

Cardinal Stritch University

Carroll University

Lakeland College

Marquette University

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Mount Mary University

Northland College

St. Norbert College

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Monday, April 5, 2021

Call for Volunteers: STEMi Makers Africa


STEMi Makers Africa is a Non-Governmental Organization that equips young Africans with STEM emerging tools, real-world problem-solving skills that they need to excel in STEM lucrative pathways and become more experienced for Africa’s workforce.

They are looking out for:

Wed Development persons.

Graphic Designers and

Social media assistants.

They welcome people with these skills and who are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Innovation.

Benefits

Ability to join the Community network.

Provide a recommendation letter

Stipend

Personal development opportunities and grooming

Networking.

Eligibilities

Be skilled in Word Press and PHP (For Web developers).

Be skilled in graphic designing and creativity (For Graphic designers).

Be skilled in content creation and social media management (For Social media experts).

Eligible Regions: Algeria,, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, Comoros, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Application Form 

>> Click HERE


Website & Contacts:

Website: https://stemiafrica.org

Contact 1 : +234-703-759-8505

Contact 2 : +234-809-272-9114

Email: info@stemiafrica.org


Saturday, February 13, 2021

RNE Internship Programme FAO United Nation

 

Job Posting

:18/Jan/2021

Closure Date

: 08/Aug/2021, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: Regional Office for Near East and North Africa (RNE), Sub-regional/Country/Liaison Offices under RNE

Job Type

: Internship
Type of Requisition: Internship Programme
Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location

: Various Locations
Duration: From 3 months to 11 months
Post Number: N/A


Monday, January 4, 2021

Work and Study Entry Visa Process Germany


Work and Study Entry Visa Process  Germany

Entry visa process

Do you want to apply for a visa and are not sure where to start? 

We’ll walk you through all the steps:

Illustration of entry process to Germany

Step 1: Check the requirements

You will need to inform yourself about the different requirements for the various visas required to stay in Germany. To learn about the requirements that apply for the purpose of your stay in Germany, Click Kinds of visa.

Step 2:  Requesting an appointment at the German Embassy or Consulate

If you fulfil the requirements for a visa, you must gather all the necessary documents for your visa application. The list of necessary documents can generally be found on the website of the German Embassy or the German Consulate in your country of residence. Simultaneously, you should also book an appointment at this time to hand in your visa application.

To find out which German Embassy or Consulate you’ll need to contact regarding your visa application, Click World map.

Info box

Have you already found an employer that wants you to come to Germany in the near future? Your future employer is able to expedite the process from Germany. Inform them about the expedited procedure for qualified professionals(Click here) before making your appointment at the Embassy or Consulate.

Step 3: Apply for a visa in your country of residence

Submit your visa application to your local German Embassy in your country of residence. Please ensure that you are applying for a visa that corresponds to the purpose of your stay in Germany. For example, if your stay in Germany is for work purposes, you are required to obtain a work visa Click Here

This is the only way you can obtain a residence permit in connection with your visa in Germany.

For your visa application, you will need to select the visa application form (Click Heere) that corresponds to the purpose of your stay.

For all types of visas issued for long-term stays in Germany, an entry visa fee of EUR 75 will be charged. Generally, you can pay the fee in your local currency at the German Embassy or German Consulate in your country of residence. Please note that this fee cannot be reimbursed if your visa application is unsuccessful.

Step 4: Coming to Germany

Has your visa been issued? Now you can start planning your trip to Germany. Since you are planning a long-term stay in Germany, you are advised to bring all your personal documents with you, for example, your birth certificate, documents regarding your post-secondary school or vocational qualifications, your driver’s license or your marriage certificate.

Please note: You will need to have a health insurance policy that is valid as of your first day in Germany. Proof of insurance will be requested, at latest, when you pick up your visa from the German Embassy.

Step 5: Apply for your residence permit

Were you able to enter Germany with your visa? Welcome! Your visa generally remains valid for up to 6 months. During this time, you will need to apply for a residence permit to be able to stay in Germany for a longer period of time.

Contact your local Foreigners’ Authority and inform yourself about the documents needed to apply for a residence permit. Then you will need to make an appointment to have a residence permit issued that corresponds to your visa.

Find the address of your nearest Foreigners Authority (Click Here).

Information on the web

Federal Foreign Office (FFO)

You can find out which visa you need in order to come to Germany with the Visa-Navigator.

https://visa.diplo.de/en/#/vib

Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF)

Centre of Excellence for Asylum, Migration and Integration in Germany (Click Here).

Web Source: www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa/applying/entry-visa-process .

Study - Scholarships - Training  Click Here



Sunday, December 13, 2020

Utrecht Excellence Scholarships - Netherlands


Utrecht University is providing scholarship opportunity for the fall (2021-2022) for international students.

Founded in 1636 and located in the heart of the Netherlands, Utrecht University is one of Europe’s leading research universities which is recognized internationally for its high-quality, innovative approach to research and teaching.

As an international student, you’ll be in good company at Utrecht University. Every year, approximately 1,500 international students come to the university to take English-taught degree programs and other courses. Students work and study closely together, learning to operate in an international environment from the outset. This is essential for scientists and scholars in our increasingly globalized world.

20-25 scholarships will be available for 2021-2022, distributed across the 6 Graduate Schools.

The scholarship is awarded for the duration of the degree program, which is one or two years, depending on the degree program. The scholarship will only be renewed for the second year if the student is making satisfactory progress towards the degree.

Selection Criteria

Eligible candidates are selected for a scholarship on the basis of the following criteria:

Academic excellence and promise in the proposed field of study;

The academic quality and results of preceding qualifications, as evidenced by proof of belonging to the top 10% of the class, grades, test scores, a writing sample, letters of recommendation;

The quality and relevance of the motivation letter for the Master’s programme (academic content, intercultural and communication skills, personal motivation);

The quality of the application for the Master’s programme itself (completeness, accuracy, consistency).

The funds for the scholarships come from the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship Fund, established by Utrecht University and from contributions by Utrecht University alumni.

Benefits

The Utrecht Excellence scholarship can be awarded as:

tuition fees or tuition fees plus 11.000 euro living expenses

As the grant is not automatically a full scholarship, it may be necessary to find additional funding to be able to finance your studies and stay completely. Students requiring a residence permit in the Netherlands must prove to the IND (Immigration and Naturalization Office) that they have sufficient financial means.

Eligibilities

Belong to the top 10% of your graduating class:

an official document issued by your university that proves you are among the top 10% of your graduating class, such as a statement signed and stamped by your University, a reference letter, a class ranking certificate, etc.

Not hold an EU/EEA passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans;

Have completed your secondary school and/or Bachelor degree outside the Netherlands;

Have applied for an international master’s program with a start date of 1 September, 2021. Not all programs participate, please check www.uu.nl/masters > master’s program > Tuition fees and financial support to see if the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship is mentioned as a scholarship opportunity;

Be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa/residence permit.

Failure to meet one or more of these criteria automatically means the student is not eligible for this scholarship.

Eligible Regions: Open for All (Except Nederlands)

Application Process

After submitting an application for the Master’s program, non-EU/EEA students will have the option to submit an application for an Utrecht Excellence Scholarship from 1 November.

You will need to upload the following document:

Proof of belonging to the top 10% of your graduating class: an official document issued by your university that proves you are among the top 10% of your graduating class, such as a statement signed and stamped by your University, a reference letter, a class ranking certificate, etc.

Please note that students starting their program in February are not eligible for the Utrecht Excellence Scholarships.

Submit an application for a Master’s program; if you do not do this first, your UES application will simply be deleted.

After submitting an application for a Master’s program, you can go to Osiris Online Application.

Log in with your Osiris username and password.

Click on the link ‘New application’.

Answer the UES questions and upload the requested document(s).

Submit your application.

You will not be informed whether you have been awarded the scholarship prior to the scholarship deadline and not before you have been (un)conditionally admitted to the program.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2021

Website & Applying:  CLICK HERE


Sunday, December 6, 2020

UN WHO Free Online Course: COVID-19 Operational Planning Guidelines

The course is free offered by the World Health Organization (WHO).

This 3-module learning package introduces the context for the need for a coordinated global response plan to the COVID-19 outbreak. It provides the required guidance to implement the Operational Planning Guidelines to Support Country Preparedness and Response. These planning guidelines describe priority steps and actions to be included in countries’ preparedness and response plans across the major areas of public health preparedness and response. This is aligned with the previously published COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP). By the end of this course, the appointed UNCT lead planners and relevant partners should be able to assess and fill in capability gaps to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Key learning objectives:

Open for all - enroll online.

Be able to educate yourself and others about the importance of operationalizing the SPRP for the COVID-19 outbreak using the Operational Planning Guidelines

Be able to describe the 8 major pillars of public health preparedness and response and initial actions to be taken by the UN country teams

Be able to access the full set of actions, performance indicators and resources needed to conduct the preparedness level assessment using the COVID-19 Partners Platform for country preparedness and response plans

Course duration: Approximately 1 hour for Modules 1 and 2 and another hour for Module 3.

Course duration: Approximately 1 hour for Modules 1 and 2 and another hour for Module 3.

Looking for fully-funded opportunities, install the Youth Opportunities Android or iOS App here.

Benefits

In order to assist UN country teams in scaling up country preparedness and response to COVID-19, WHO has developed these learning modules as a companion to the Operational Planning Guidelines to Support Country Preparedness and Response.

A Record of Achievement will be available to participants who score 80% or higher in the cumulative course assessment for both Modules 1 and 2. Module 3 is free of any certification.

The training is intended:

For UN country teams (UNCTs)

For other relevant stakeholders, including partners, donors and civil society

To support national readiness and preparedness for COVID-19

To help countries increase their capacity to respond to COVID-19

To increase international coordination for response and preparedness

To streamline the process of coordinating resources and assessing country preparedness level.

Course contents:

Module 1: Mission and purpose of this program (incl. COVID-19 knowledge):

This module provides a description of the purpose and context for this learning package, leadership words and relevant COVID-19 knowledge.

Module 2: Country-level preparedness and response:

This module provides an introduction to Operational Planning Guidelines to Support Country Preparedness and Response, and access to relevant information and documentation.

Module 3: Pillars of the public health response:

This module is technical deep dive into each of the 8 pillars of the public health response as described by the Operational Planning Guidelines to Support Country Preparedness and Response.

Websit & Apply

https://openwho.org/courses/UNCT-COVID19-preparedness-and-response-EN


Saturday, December 5, 2020

List of Scholarships for Women in 2021-2022

 


List of Scholarships for Women in 2021-2022

Seven seas AAUW Foundation Scholarship for Women

www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/american-fellowships


STEM Women Higher Education Scholarship

https://www.facultyforthefuture.net


International PEO Foundation Scholarship for women

https://www.peointernational.org/peo-projectsphilanthropies


Academic Income Support Claim Scholarship for women

http://www.mmeg.org/apply


Greenline Universal Computer Technology Scholarship for women

www.womentechmakers.com/scholars


 International Equator Scholarship Program for women

https://foundation.zonta.org/Our-Programs/Educational-Programs/Jane-M-Klausman-Women-in-Business-Scholarship


Rosacea International Scholarship for women

www.forwomeninscience.com/en/fellowships


The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Program

https://www.forwomeninscience.com/en/fellowships


Five Starry Scholarship Grant for women

www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/1000-dreams-scholarship-fund


Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project 2020-21


Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project
 is your chance for early admission to a tuition-free program at one of the leading universities in Russia.

“Global Universities” Association in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation offers Open Doors Russian Scholarship for International Students. The scholarship is available on the basis of an online competition to pursue a master or PhD degree.
The competition (fully online) is aimed at prospective applicants to master’s and PhD programs and allows winners and runner-ups to study at any Russian university, with tuition fees covered by the state, which implies a 100% discount on tuition + a governmental scholarship at one of leading Russian universities members of 5-100 project, which aims to increase their positions on the global research and education market with 21 Nobel Prize winners lecturers and more than 360,000 students studying in these universities.

The doctoral track includes one additional round which consists of an interview with potential research advisors at the participant’s choice. If the interview is successful, the participant chooses a research advisor from among those who gave them a pass.

Course Level: The scholarship is available to pursue master or PhD programme.

Study Subject:
Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence
Clinical Medicine & Public Health
Computer & Data Science
Business & Management
Politics & International Relations
Biology & Biotechnology
Neuroscience & Psychology
Physical Sciences
Linguistics & Modern Languages
Chemistry & Materials Science
Economics & Econometrics
Engineering & Technology
Earth Sciences
Education

Benefits
Winners and runner-ups to study at any Russian university, with tuition fees covered by the state, which implies a 100% discount on tuition + a governmental scholarship.

Eligibilities
Eligible Countries: International
Entrance Requirements: Participation is open to all holders of Bachelor’s degrees (for the Master’s track) or Master’s degree (for Doctoral Track), except for Russian citizens.
English Language Requirements: Participants can take part in either Russian or English language.
Eligible Regions: Open for All.




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

Sponsored By United Nations

Nationality: All can apply

Location: Globally (can be placed anywhere)

Age: 22 Yrs For National UN Volunteers 

and 25 Yrs For International United Nation Volunteer

Stipend: Yes, Allowance will be given to cover food, accommodation etc

UN Volunteers Online Registration is Open 

About UN Volunteer Program

United Nations is a worldwide intergovernmental organization Founded in 1945. Headquarter of the UN is in New York.

The Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is disturbing the Health Systems, Essential Public Services, and communities globally.

UN Entities are working closely with National Governments, community groups, the health sector, and industry to respond to this crisis.

UN Invites to support the UN system’s response as national UN Volunteers.

Duration & Starting Date

Duration: From 3-12 Months (with Possibility of Extension)

Starting Date: Many will require candidates to be available at short notice (1-2 weeks)

Financial Benefits

United Nations Volunteers Program will pay the following items of selected applicants:

Monthly Allowance to cover food

Accommodation

Medical Insurance

Return Airfare (Once Restriction are lifted)

Available Fields & Qualification

If you have qualifications and experience in any of the following areas. UN Proudly Invites you to apply for the United Nations Volunteer Program.

1) Health Professionals

Medical

Intensivists

Respiratory Physicians

Pathologists

Radiologists

ICU/Anesthetic Nurses

Infection Control Nurses

Psychologists (with experience in trauma/stress Counselling)

Biomedical/Medical Laboratory Technicians

Physiotherapists

Public Health

Epidemiologists

Public Health Specialists (other)

Health Statisticians

Health Surveillance Specialists

2) Non-Health Professionals

Emergency & Crisis management

Health Emergency Managers

Child Protection Specialists

Programme Management

Monitoring & evaluation Specialists (related to health and/or emergencies), and Reporting

Gender-based Violence Project/Programme Specialists

Health systems

Logisticians

Health Procurement Specialists

Health Supply Chain Specialists (pharmacist, equipment, cold chain)

Sanitation & Hygiene

WASH (with a focus on hygiene) Specialists

Medical Waste Management Specialists

Communications & Data management

Communications for Development Specialists

Information Management Specialist (with experience in health emergencies)

Data Collection & Management Specialists (related to health)

Statistics & others

Socio-economic & Health Assessment Specialists

Economic Development Specialists

Livelihoods Specialists

Anthropologists

Sociologists


Eligibility Criteria

Participants can form anywhere with any nationality.

Must have Work Experience in the above qualification criteria

22 years old for National UN Volunteer Assignments

At least 25 years old for international UN Volunteer assignments.


How to Apply for United Nations Volunteer Program

The application process is online. Must read the Eligibility criteria for applying in the UN program. The link is given below.

website:

www.unv.org/Volunteer-for-COVID-19-pandemic-response

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

Sunday, November 15, 2020

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

 


The McDonnell International Scholars Academy - Washington University in St. Louis
is 

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 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