Nudge Global Impact Challenge 2017

Want to be part of the Nudge Global Impact Challenge 2017 (26 – 28 October)?
Apply now and join 90 young professionals from all over the world!

A unique three-day learning experience for future leaders who want to make a global difference

Nudge is looking for young professionals eager to embed sustainability at the roots of their organisations  

Are you a Next Generation Leader? Are you eager to make the impact this worlds needs? To provide you with the knowledge, inspiration and skills, we have combined leadership, sustainability and impact in an 8 months development programme. The highlight of the programme is a unique three-day

learning experience in the Netherlands (26 – 28 October 2017). We invite ambitious professionals (23 – 33 yrs) who are ready to rise to this Challenge to team up.

We have started the worldwide search for 90 young professionals. Will you join us?

We are on the lookout for 70 company candidates* and 20 wild card candidates**. Do you want to be a true leader in sustainability? Let us know and apply before 15 July for the Nudge Global Impact Challenge.

Are you ready for a life changing event?

Are you a young professional with at least a bachelors degree or equivalent, 23 – 33 years, fluent in English (verbal and written), with a clear affinity for sustainability, eager to make impact and up for this Challenge?

We are looking for future leaders from all over the world.

* Company candidates are young professionals working for a company or organisation allowing their best young talents to participate in the Nudge Global Impact Challenge. The participation fee amounts EUR 3.300,– (excluding travel costs and costs for accommodation during the Challenge – three days, two nights including food and drinks / EUR 500,–).

** Wild card candidates are young professionals who apply for one of the 20 wild cards. Obtaining a wild card means that your participation fee will be sponsored  (excluding travel costs AND costs for accommodation during the Challenge – three days, two nights including food and drinks / EUR 500,–).

Are you up for a Challenge? The three winners will make an unforgettable journey with us. Become a force for change and apply now.

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The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition

'A Commonwealth for Peace'

The Royal Commonwealth Society is pleased to announce that the theme for The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2017 is A Commonwealth for Peace.

Building upon the 2016 theme of An Inclusive Commonwealth, this year’s topics ask for a more active understanding of the role of the Commonwealth as a network of and for democracy, Human Rights and peace. We are asking young writers to explore peace at every level, from the personal to the political to the pan-Commonwealth.

Topics

JUNIOR CATEGORY	SENIOR CATEGORY
What is in your Toolbox for Peace?  My peaceful place. How can children and young people come together to build a peaceful society? ‘Peace cannot be learnt from a book or from religion. You have to reach out and touch the nations.’ How does this relate to the Commonwealth?	Peace. Should you fight for peace? Kofi Annan said ‘Education is, quite simply, peace-building by another name.’ Do you agree? Answer with reference to your country and/or the Commonwealth. What is the cost of peace?

he competition is open to all citizens and residents of the Commonwealth aged 18 and under and is open from 21 September until 1 May 2017. All entrants receive a Certificate of Participation and one Winner and Runner-up from the Senior and Junior categories will be invited to attend Winners' Week in October/November, a week-long series of educational and cultural events. For more information about the competition, download the flyer and please visit Terms and Conditions and Frequently Asked Questions.

History of the Essay Competition

The RCS has a rich history of nurturing the creative talents of young people around the Commonwealth. We endeavour to promote literacy, expression and creativity among young people by celebrating excellence and imagination. Run by the RCS since 1883, this international schools’ writing contest – the world's oldest – is a highly regarded and popular international education project which we run in partnership with Cambridge University Press.

In 2015, the contest was renamed ‘The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition’, in honour of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s role as both Head of the Commonwealth and Patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society.     

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MIT - Zaragoza Supporting Promising Professionals in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Scholarships

Zaragoza Logistics Center offers scholarships through its self-funded MIT Zaragoza Scholarship Program. Scholarships available for admitted students for the academic year 2017-2018:

• Eligibility: Open to all candidates
• Coverage: 25% (€ 6,000), 50% (€ 12,000) and 100% (€ 24,000) reduction in tuition for the ZLOG program
• Deadline: May 15, 2017

ZLOG Class of 2017 - 2018 MIT- Zaragoza Supporting Promising Professionals in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Scholarships

Presentation and objectives:
Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) currently provides a number of scholarships each year for students of the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program. The objective with these scholarships is to assure financial aid for outstanding students and thereby help ensure that financial circumstances are no bar to the most promising candidates having access to the world-class education that we offer. Furthermore, in so doing, we also create and promote an economic diversity in our classrooms.
Coverage
 ZLC will award a number of scholarships consisting of reduction in tuition for the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program, which currently amounts to €24,000. The reduction will depend on the applicant’s academic achievements and distinctive personal accomplishment in addition to an interest in pursuing a career in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The available scholarships are:  Average evaluation grade of 6 - 7.9 Coverage: 25 % (€6,000) reduction in tuition  Average evaluation grade of 8 - 8.9 Coverage: 50 % (€12,000) reduction in tuition  Average evaluation grade of 9 - 10 Coverage: 100 % (€24,000) reduction in tuition The scholarship will not include other costs such as the administrative fee, living or travel expenses to Zaragoza or to Boston for the international exchange.
Eligibility
 Scholarships are awarded only to students who have been admitted to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program through ZLC‘s regular admissions procedure. Candidates will be expected to show extraordinary potential for leadership and professional success, bringing new vision and commitment to the area of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. 2 Furthermore, to be eligible candidates must comply with the following criteria:  Granted admission to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program.  Completion of a four year undergraduate program equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree.  Professional excellence with a background or experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or exceptional academic achievement.  Competitive GRE or GMAT score. Exceptions may be granted to individuals who have demonstrated strong professional and/or academic achievement in completing a college degree - including some quantitative training and evidence of advanced verbal and written proficiency in the English language.  Fluency in English, competitive IELTS or TOEFL score. Exceptions may be granted to individuals who have demonstrated evidence of advanced verbal and written proficiency in the English language. Application Process and Documents
 Candidates must fulfil all of the above-mentioned requirements and submit by e-mail one copy of the following documents to the ZLC Financial Aid Office: 1. Application Form Each scholarship applicant will fill out the scholarship application form, including the following: a statement describing their economical situation, an essay explaining their reasons for applying for the scholarship, their interests, aptitudes, career plans, etc. 2. Income Statement Copy of the current employment contract, the most recent pay slip or other official document that can account for the last salary received. (Not applicable for applicants who are currently full-time students). 3. Copy of Passport 4. Résumé 5. Acceptance Letter Copy of the acceptance letter to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program. All interested applicants should apply directly through the ZLC
 Financial Aid Office:
 E-mail: financialaid@zlc.edu.es · Contact person: Virginia Acosta · Phone: (+34) 976 077 609 · Edificio Náyade, 5 · C/ Bari 55, PLAZA · 50197 Zaragoza · Spain Deadline The deadline is May 15th 2017. Early application is however encouraged. All supporting documentation to the application must be postmarked by the deadline of the scholarship. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. Selection criteria and process Competition for the ZLOG scholarships is intense and highly competitive. The candidate will be chosen on the basis of the following criteria:  Preference will be given to candidates with background or work experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (25%)  Financial need (20%)  Academic merit as according to academic records (20%)  Essay explaining why the candidate should be awarded with the scholarship (to be filled out in the Application Form) (20%)  Demonstrated initiative and search for external funding opportunities (contacted the ZLC Financial Aid Office, individual search, other applications for scholarships and/or bank loans, etc) (10%)  Quality of the proposal: presentation, writing, punctuality in the application, etc. (5%) Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the outcome. The scholarship holder will receive an award letter. General conditions of scholarships The scholarships are based upon the applicants’ fit with the relevant scholarship criteria; therefore, ZLC reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship if the conditions are not met. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in promotional activities. ZLC reserves the right to use the names, photographs and recordings of him/her on the website and for any other publicity. Any personal information held will be used in accordance with Data Protection legislation. This scholarship is non accumulative with other grants of ZLC, except for the Basel ZLOG Alumni Scholarship. 4 Contact information For further details on how to apply and what qualifications are required for this scholarship, or for information on other programs of financial assistance which may be available please contact the ZLC
 Financial Aid Office.
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GlobalGiving will provide $20,000 in matching funding and bonus prizes for participating organizations

Ready to join GlobalGiving? Apply by May 3rd, 2017 to participate in the GlobalGiving June 2017 Accelerator!

1. Submit an application. We vet each of our partners so we can confidently tell our corporate and individual donors they are giving to verified charities. See the list of documents that you will be asked to submit.
   
2. Create a project. Share details about your work with potential donors, demonstrating how their donation will make a difference.
3. Receive training and support from the GlobalGiving team, then put your skills to the test in a time-bound fundraising campaign. Raise a total of $5,000 from at least 40 unique donors and you’ll be a permanent GlobalGiving partner! Donations can be made with tax benefits for US and UK donors. Learn more about the GlobalGiving Accelerator.

How It Works

The GlobalGiving Accelerator is a virtual training program and crowdfunding campaign that will help you take your fundraising to the next level. Following an optional two-week training curriculum, you’ll be entered into an Accelerator campaign where you’ll raise at least $5,000 total from a minimum of 40 different donors in order to graduate and secure a permanent fundraising spot on the GlobalGiving platform.

Any registered nonprofit (anywhere in the world!) is eligible to apply. We’ll support you as you reach out to your own networks, and tell your story in new and compelling ways. Donors can give in USD or GBP, helping you reach your supporters in the US, the UK, and beyond. We’ll also provide matching incentives for your donors, and bonus prizes for the most successful participants.

We know your time is valuable, so before you begin the application, we have a few questions to see if we are a good match:

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Johnson & Johnson Internship Opportunity for International Students in USA

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. is offering Consumer Development Internship in USA for the year 2017. Students must have enrollment at an accredited college/university and actively pursuing at least a Bachelors Degree is required. Actively pursuing a Sales, Marketing, Finance, or Business academic major is preferred. International students are eligible to apply for this internship. This is an unpaid internship programme.

Location:

 United States

 Benefits

The Customer Development Internship Program within Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. offers high-caliber students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in practical business settings during a 10 – 12 week assignment from June to August 2017.

 Eligibilities

• Enrollment at an accredited college/university and actively pursuing at least a Bachelors Degree is required.
• Actively pursuing a Sales, Marketing, Finance, or Business academic major is preferred.
• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 (based on 4.0 scale) is preferred.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Internship is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple activities concurrently is required.
• Ability to provide own transportation to/from work location is required.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or participation in campus/community service activities is preferred.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B status) now or in the future is required.

Eligible Regions: Global

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Call for Nominations, The Japan Foundation Awards 2017

Nominations are open for Japan Foundation Awards 2017 that are presented to individuals or organizations that have significantly contributed to the promotion of international mutual understanding and friendship through their academic, artistic, or cultural activities over the years and are expected to continue to do so.

Individual recipients or the representative of a recipient organization will be invited and requested to attend the presentation ceremony, which will be held in Tokyo around October 2017, as well as the commemorative events specified by the Japan Foundation.

Location:

 Japan

 Benefits

Each recipient of the Japan Foundation Award will receive a certificate and a prize of 3,000,000 Japanese Yen.

 Eligibilities

• Candidates must be an individual person or an organization established inside or outside of Japan. Self-nominations, including nominations of an organization or head of an organization to which the nominator belongs, will not be considered.
• To be considered for selection, candidates must be thoroughly involved in one or more of the following fields of activities that represent the core activities of the Japan Foundation:
  • Arts and Cultural Exchange
  • Japanese-Language Education Overseas
  • Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange

Eligible Regions: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bouvet Island, Brazil, British Antarctic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Canton and Enderbury Islands, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos or Keeling Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Congo – Brazzaville, Congo – Kinshasa, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Dronning Maud Land, East Germany, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Honduras, Hong Kong SAR China, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Johnston Island, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau SAR China, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Metropolitan France, Mexico, Micronesia, Midway Islands, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar or Burma, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, North Korea, North Vietnam, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Pacific Islands Trust Territory, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Panama Canal Zone, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn Islands, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Réunion, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Serbia and Montenegro, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, São Tomé and Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, U.S. Miscellaneous Pacific Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Ukraine, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wake Island, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.


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The prestigious Fulbright 2018 Master's & PhD Scholarships 2017/2018

The prestigious Fulbright 2018 Master's & PhD Scholarships for USA {Fully-funded}

Announcement: The prestigious Fulbright 2018 Master's & PhD Scholarships have been announced. The Fulbright-HEC PhD scholarship is funded by the Government of Pakistan and managed by the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) under Fulbright policies and regulations.
Complete application with all the required documents MUST be submitted online.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 17, 2017!

About the Fulbright Scholarship

What is the Fulbright Program?
Fulbright is the flagship scholarship program of the U.S. Department of State. Fulbright Awards are offered in150 countries in the world. Since 2005, Pakistan has had the largest Fulbright Program in the world due to generous funding from the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan is also collaborating with Fulbright Program to fund 25 PhD scholarships each year for the next five years. These awards will be administered under Fulbright policies and regulations.

What is included in a Fulbright award?
The grant funds tuition, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, health insurance, visa fees, a computer and settling-in allowance. Fulbright awards enable grantees to live at the same standard as most American graduate students.
How many scholarships will be awarded?
In 2018, USEFP hopes to award about 150 Fulbright scholarships.
Other than study toward a degree, what is expected from successful applicants?
One of the major goals of Fulbright programs is to promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. In addition to academic work, persons selected for Fulbright programs are expected to share information about their own country's life and culture with their colleagues and with community groups in the United States. On returning home, Fulbright grantees are expected to share their U.S. experiences with colleagues and community groups in their countries. All Pakistanis selected for Fulbright awards are obliged to return to Pakistan within 30 days of completing their programs and to serve a residency requirement (a minimum of two years).

Eligibility

Do I need to have completed a Bachelor's Degree to apply?
Yes, you need to have completed 16 years (4-year Bachelor's or two-year Bachelor's and two-year Masters) of education from an accredited university to apply for the Master's and 18 years for the PhD degree.
I want to apply for a PhD. Do I need to have completed a Master's or M.Phil. Degree?
Yes, you need to have a Master's or M.Phil. (a minimum 18 years of education) from an accredited university.
Can I apply for a Masters leading to PhD?
No. You cannot apply for Masters leading to PhD. You can apply for one degree only, either a Masters or PhD.
Which academic disciplines are eligible?
All disciplines except for clinical medicine are eligible to apply. Applicants are especially encouraged in the fields of agriculture, water, energy, health and education.
Can I apply for an MBA?
Yes, you can apply for MBA if you have a Bachelor's degree (16 years of education). To apply for MBA, it is recommended that you have at least 2 years of work experience in your desired field.
I have an MBBS degree. Can I apply?
Yes, but not in clinical medicine or for a specialization. You can apply for research-focused fields, such as Public Health.
I'm a Chartered Accountant. Can I apply?
No, unless you have the equivalency from HEC recognizing your CA certificate as equivalent to an M. Com. degree.
I went on Global Undergraduate Semester Exchange (Global UGrad) Program. Can I apply?
Yes, you can apply if you fulfill the other requirements of this program. Your participation in the Global UGrad Program will not negatively affect your application.
I'll be completing my degree in 2017. Can I apply?
As long as you can provide us the final transcript by December 2017 you can apply for this cycle.
Is work experience required?
No, unless you are applying for Public Policy/Administration or an MBA.
Can I change my academic field?
Yes, as long as you are able to demonstrate adequate preparation for your new field and explain why are you changing fields.
I have a foreign Bachelor's degree. Can I apply?
Yes, unless your degree is from the U.S. within the past 5 years. Priority is given to applicants without foreign study experience.
I already have a four-year Bachelor's and a Master's degree; can I apply for the Master's scholarship?
Yes, but you will need to demonstrate why this second degree is necessary. Priority is given to people who have not yet had an opportunity to complete a degree abroad.
I have a Master's degree from a foreign university; how does this affect my eligibility?
For the Master's, priority is given to people who have not yet had an opportunity to complete a degree abroad. If you have a foreign Master's degree and are applying for the PhD, it will not affect your eligibility. If your degree is from the U.S. within the past 5 years, you are ineligible.
I have a disability and want to know if I should apply.
Yes. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. U.S. universities are well equipped to handle students with hearing, visual or mobility impairment.
Required Standardized Examinations
Can I take the GRE after submitting my application?
No, you must have taken the GRE test before the application deadline. Ideally, you should have your test score report uploaded with the application. If you don't have your score report by the deadline you should upload the proof of your registration with the application showing that you took the exam before the deadline.
What is considered a good GRE score?
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for all applicants. It is an important tool enabling USEFP to compare applicants coming from diverse backgrounds, academic disciplines, and geographic regions. According to the old scoring system, a minimum score of 300 is required on each section of the GRE examination, with a higher score on the section most applicable to your field of study. Under the new scoring system, minimum scores of 138 in the verbal and 136 in the quantitative sections are required.
The GRE scores are required for placement at a U.S. university. However, different disciplines have different GRE score requirements. For examples, English literature will require a higher score in the verbal section and engineering fields will require a higher score in the quantitative.
It is understood that students coming from private English-medium schools may have an advantage in the verbal portion of the GRE and such factors are taken into account in determining merit.
I'm in the humanities/arts and not good at math. How important is my quantitative GRE score?
Since you are in the humanities/arts your verbal score will be given more weightage but your overall GRE score does matter in making your application more competitive. Do not let fear of the quantitative portion of the exam stop you from applying. Many people with low scores have been successful. If the field in which you are applying does not require quantitative skills, you may mention that somewhere in your application.
I'm in engineering. How important is my verbal GRE score?
Since you are in engineering your quantitative score will be given more weightage but your overall GRE score does matter in making your application more competitive. It is understood and taken into account in assessing merit that people with private/English medium school backgrounds have an advantage.
Is the TOEFL also required with the application?
No, TOEFL is not mandatory with the application. Only short-listed applicants are required to take the TOEFL.
Are there any other exam requirements?
Only the GRE and TOEFL are scholarship requirements. Even business applicants should plan to take the general GRE. If selected, they may be asked to take the GMAT. Computer Science or Engineering applicants will be advised to take a GRE Subject Test if they are actually selected for the scholarship.
I was a good but not great student. Do I have a chance?
Yes, Fulbright is a merit-based program but merit is assessed by looking at the applicant in terms of what they have achieved given their circumstances and their potential to succeed. A good candidate will have a strong academic background, demonstrated commitment to his/her community, good English language skills, and an appropriate Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score. There are no quotas. Applicants who do not have excellent grades need good GRE scores to demonstrate their potential for success. Applicants' other achievements, including community service, are taken into account.
I cannot easily afford the GRE cost; can USEFP help me?
Yes, if you study or teach at a public university and achieve an overall score of 290 in humanities and social science subjects or if you have achieved combined score of 300 in engineering and science subjects, attach a request for reimbursement of the GRE cost with your application. Up to 50 reimbursement requests will be honored on a first-come, first served basis so try to submit your application early.

Program Policies

Does everyone selected get a visa?
U.S. Embassy is responsible for issuing visas but USEFP will assist with the visa process. Almost all Fulbright grantees in the past have received visas.
If I'm selected, can I pick my university in the United States?
No, experienced placement professionals at the Institute for International Education (IIE) in New York match Fulbrighters with universities in the United States to best match the student's profile and program needs. Fulbrighters are studying at top universities all over the United States. If you have strong university preferences, please note those in the appropriate section of the application. If they make sense, IIE will make an effort to consider them.
Are dependents allowed?
Grantees with children can request to bring their dependents. However, they will need to demonstrate financial ability to support their dependents while they are in the United States, including childcare, if needed, and obtaining medical insurance. Please note that only spouses and children up to the age of 21 are considered dependents.
How does the selection process work?
Selection process has four stages:
Round 1: All applications are screened for completeness and minimum qualifications.
Round 2: Complete applications that meet the minimum qualifications are evaluated according to a set of established criteria and shortlisted.
Round 3: In-person interviews of short-listed applicants take place in Islamabad between July and September. The interview panels are made up of both U.S. and Pakistani citizens.
Round 4: Final candidates and alternates are selected in October. Applicants who have become finalists or alternates will be notified by e-mail and official acceptance letter. Those who do not get selected are notified only by mail.
Final approval is given by the Foreign Scholarship Board in Washington, D.C.
Application Process

How do I apply?

Read all of the application instructions carefully before beginning the application. Register for the GRE at http://www.usefpakistan.org/Testing/GRE.cfm?Tab=Testing Students/faculty of public universities may be eligible to receive a free GRE voucher. Information about GRE test preparation is also available at www.usefpakistan.org/testprep. There are many web resources available to guide you in writing your Statement of Purpose and Study Objectives. Contact our EducationUSA Advising Centers at advising@usefpakistan.org to get information about free weekly workshops on essay writing and fee-based test prep classes.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted online by May 17, 2017.
Does it cost anything to apply?
NO! Unscrupulous agents may try to sell application forms or take fees for filling them in. Applicants should fill in their own forms. Misrepresentation or plagiarism anywhere in the application can result in termination from the program.
Do I apply online and also send the application and documents in paper form?
No, you only need to apply online with all your required documents uploaded. Paper applications and documents will not be accepted.
Can my recommendation letters be submitted online?
Yes, when you submit your application online, an auto-generated email is sent to your referee asking for your recommendation letter. He/she has the option to submit the letter online or send the paper copy through courier at our office address before the application submission deadline of May 17, 2017. For online submission, your referee will receive the auto-generated confirmation email. It will not be USEFP's responsibility to confirm to you or your referee that we have received your recommendation letters.

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African Entrepreneurship Award 2017

Start Your Journey!

Are you looking for mentoring to launch or grow your business idea in Africa? Submit a brief summary of your idea now to start your entrepreneurship journey.

When you submit your business idea proposal to the African Entrepreneurship Award, you embark on a journey that puts you at the center of a community of entrepreneurs and mentors in Africa and around the world. As a community, we are dedicated to helping you improve your business idea and achieve your goals of building something awesome in Africa.

You can learn exactly how to submit a proposal to the African Entrepreneurship Award by watching the video on the right (or below if you are on your mobile).

Stay updated on the latest news by visiting the Award website regularly. The timeline and other important Award headlines may change throughout the year.

3rd Edition Award Journey

Eligibility

You, the entrepreneur, must meet the following criteria as you submit your business proposal:

You must be a citizen of an African country.

You must be a minimum of 18 years old as of October 1, 2017.

Your business must be applicable in an African country.

Your business proposal must include a technological component (digital, machinery, computers, ICT, automated processes, field related technologies, etc.).

Your business must be for profit.

Your business idea must include a social impact. You need to articulate the problem that you are trying to solve as well as the solution that you propose to offer.

Your business must be relevant to one of these categories:

Education – positively impact education in Africa

Environment – positively impact the environment in Africa

Uncharted – a high-impact business venturing into unexplored territory or untested markets

Additional Eligibility Information

You can submit a proposal as a resident of any country worldwide – keeping in mind that you must be a citizen of an African country.

For example, a resident of the United Arab Emirates with Egyptian citizenship is eligible for this Award.

Your business can operate in any African country even if you are not a citizen of that country.

For example, a Ghanaian citizen can submit a proposal for a business in Liberia.

You can submit a proposal for a business already in operation.

Your business can operate across borders in multiple African countries.

Your business should demonstrate the potential to scale beyond one region in Africa to pan-African impact.

You can operate in multiple countries, but you will be asked to designate a primary community in Africa that will benefit or be impacted by your business.

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IYPORTAL, we’re dedicated to helping young people succeed. We open doors for youth with a holistic approach that emphasizes life skills in combination with a mix of technical, vocational, and entrepreneurship training. As a result, young people are prepared to enter the workforce, create their own opportunities, and be agents of change in their communities.

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Digital Competition in Europe

Participate in our Digital Competition! #DEEPEU 

Share your views on studying, working or volunteering abroad and win a trip to Brussels! Send us a video, infographic, picture or other type of digital creation on the topic of youth mobility in Europe.

HOW TO ENTER:

To participate to the Digital Competition:

1. Create digital content (eg. video, infographic, etc.) related to youth mobility and the Erasmus+ programme;
2. Upload your content online through your own social media, youtube channel, etc.;
3. Inform us that you wish to enter the Competition by completing the following form HERE.

Your entry to the Digital Competition is confirmed only after you receive an email from us with a personalised hashtag you will need to use for distributing your content online.

COMPETITION RULES

• The submitted content must meet the content design eligibility criteria;
• The entrants must be from age 18 to 35 and from a European country;
• The digital content can be submitted in English, Croatian or Hungarian from 28 October 2016 to 28 February 2017;
• Material must be on the topic of EU youth mobility (e.g. learning mobility, Erasmus, EVS, work/study/volunteering abroad);
• In the event of any dispute regarding the Rules, conduct, results and all other matters relating to the competition, the decision of the judge(s) shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into;
• Employees of ECAS or any partner associated with the project and their immediate families, persons connected with the competition/prize draw and their immediate families i.e. prize sponsors, distributors are not eligible to enter the Competition;
• ECAS reserves the right to disqualify any entrant if it has reasonable grounds to believe the entrant has breached any of the Rules;
• Prize winners must be available to travel to Brussels in September/October 2017 and be in the presence of a valid EU passport/identity card;
• Any personal data (except for names) relating to entrants will not be disclosed to a third party without the individual’s consent.

CONTENT DESIGN ELIGIBILITY:

The aim of the competition is to generate appealing digital content on the subject of youth mobility (e.g. studying, working or volunteering aboard).  This might be a video, graphic or any other form of digital content which can be distributed over social media. (For example: a funny video on the problems in Erasmus, an informative video about youth volunteering in EU countries, a provocative picture on youth mobility, etc)

For all content:

• You cannot advertise a product or a service. If a branded product is showed in the video, the brand must be blurred;
• You should not use music or other content protected by copyright if you don’t have the rights to do so. You can find free music and sounds for your video in many places (ex. here);
• Content must be tasteful (e.g. not illegal,offensive, defamatory or target named individuals);
• Content must be your own work.

Suggestions:

• Video Content: Format preferred AVI,MPG,WMV, suggested maximum length 2 minutes;
• Picture or infographic: Format preferred JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF;
• Other types of material: GIF, audio files.

WINNERS:

Six pieces of digital content will be awarded the top prize, after the assessment of the jury.

The top prize is an all-expenses paid trip to Brussels (travel, accommodation and subsidiency costs for 2 days; reimbursement up to 900 euros max.) The winners will have the opportunity to meet with Members of the European Parliament and present their work at the Digital Democracy Day 2017 (October 2017 tbc).

Note: If the digital content was created in a group, then only one representative will have his/her travel paid to Brussels.

Apart from the top 6 winners, additional prizes will be awarded for very good digital contents in the form of places for the Citizen Participation University 2017, which will take place in Kunbábony (Hungary) in summer 2017. The prizes include EU travel, accommodation and meals. More details to come.

JURY:

The jury is composed by the DEEP-linking Youth project partners who will assess each entry to verify that it meets the competition rules and decide on the prize winners.

Entries will be based on the following criteria:

• Content relevance (ex. related to learning mobility, policy-solving orientation and solution oriented – addressing decision-makers);
• Production quality (ex. originality of the content in terms of its narrative, use of media, appearances etc.);
• Outreach (ex. shares, number of views/clicks/likes/etc. and reactions to content on social media).

The jury reserves the right to reject inappropriate content containing hate speech (which includes content that directly attacks people based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, sex, gender or gender identity, or serious disabilities or diseases), violence, etc.

The jury will be applying its Code of Conduct while monitoring and assessing the entries in to the Digital Competition.

For more information contact: elisa.lironi@ecas.org

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IYPORTAL, we’re dedicated to helping young people succeed. We open doors for youth with a holistic approach that emphasizes life skills in combination with a mix of technical, vocational, and entrepreneurship training. As a result, young people are prepared to enter the workforce, create their own opportunities, and be agents of change in their communities.

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