YOUNG AMBASSADORS PROGRAMME 14-21 JULY 2017

Application Form: 2017 Young Ambassadors Programme (YAP) at Addressing Europe's Unfinished Business (AEUB) forum in Caux, Switzerland, July 14-21, 2017

Do you care passionately about Europe?
 
Apply to become one of the 50 European Young Ambassadors at the
‘Addressing Europe’s Unfinished Business (AEUB): Tackling polarization, building trust’ forum organised by Caux-Initiatives of Change Foundation
July 14-21, 2017, Caux, Switzerland

​The Young Ambassadors Programme (YAP)

The “Young Ambassadors Programme” (YAP) is part of the European Project of Initiatives of Change (IofC), which aims to bring together young people caring about the future of Europe.

The programme consists of two days training designed specifically for the Young Ambassadors (14th-16th July), followed by full participation in the AEUB forum (17th-21st July).

We offer

1. An opportunity for young Europeans to grow in their personal understanding and commitment to Europe, shared ethical values and one’s personal contribution to a better future.
2. Experience the Conference Centre at Caux, Switzerland, as a place of reflection that provides an opportunity to listen to others and to oneself.
3. Strengthen the network of committed Europeans who are working towards change starting with themselves.

About the AEUB Forum and Caux-IofC

Launched in 2014, Addressing Europe’s Unfinished Business (AEUB) is an Initiatives of Change programme that seeks to engage European citizens from all backgrounds to conceive and participate in actions developing a spirit of partnership and solidarity across Europe in order to achieve the needed peacebuilding efforts in this continent.

The CAUX-Initiatives of Change Foundation’s vision is a just, peaceful and sustainable world in which people act from a sense of global interdependence and responsibility. Established in 1946, the CAUX-Initiatives of Change Foundation (CAUX-IofC) organizes and coordinates international and local forums, seminars and training in Switzerland, primarily in its Conference Centre, the former Caux-Palace, bringing together a true diversity of people.

CAUX-IofC provides a safe space to inspire, equip and connect individuals, groups and organisations from around the globe to engage effectively and innovatively in the promotion of trust, ethical leadership, sustainable living and human security.

The 2017 AEUB forum theme is: Tackling polarization, building trust

The Main Topics will be

• Initiatives addressing the root causes of polarization
• Methodologies for dialogue in divided societies
• How to create a safe space for people from different backgrounds to listen to each other
• The use of reflective space to consider our own responses.

The objectives of the YAP Programme

• To give a voice to young Europeans who are passionate to build a common future based on shared ethical values.
• To invite them to contribute to, and promote, a richer mutual understanding of beliefs, values, identity, history and cultures through a collective learning experience.
• To offer an opportunity to enrich themselves and others ethically and culturally, through the sharing of personal experiences.
• Become part of the YAP alumni network
• Explore possibilities of further co-operation and collaboration for follow up activities with other participants

Who should apply

This programme aims to invite young people from all over Europe who are actively and substantively contributing in the discussion about Europe. Young people who demonstrate their active participation through civil society initiatives, NGOs, political organisations and structures are invited to join this forum in order to bring their input, ideas and experiences.

Young people age 18-25 from countries who are members of the Council of Europe, plus Kosovo*, Kazakhstan and Belarus can apply (see the full list of the countries below).

People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including recently arrived migrants, as well as representatives of minority communities. Should you wish to represent any minority community or group, please specify in your application.

Applicants for the Young Ambassadors Programme are expected to fulfil the below:

• Be present at Caux from 14th July 2017 (4pm) and not leave before the end of the Closing Session on Friday 21st  July, 2017 (12.30pm);
• Be actively involved in civil society and other initiatives related to Europe;
• Be able to communicate and work in English;
• Be motivated to contribute to developing new ideas on Europe;
• Be ready to share own challenges faced in their own communities and work about Europe;
• Cover your travel expenses to and from Caux, Switzerland;
• Complying with visa requirements (where applicable);
• Help disseminate the event information among your contacts and on social media;

*Designation for “Kosovo” is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.

List of eligible European countries for the Young Ambassadors Programme (YAP) 2017
Note that participants from countries marked with an asterisk (*) are required to apply for a visa to enter Switzerland.

Albania - Andorra - Armenia* - Austria - Azerbaijan* - Belarus* - Belgium - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Bulgaria - Croatia - Cyprus - Czech Republic - Denmark - Estonia -.Finland -France - Georgia* - Germany - Greece - Hungary - Iceland - Ireland - Italy - Kazakstan* - Kosovo* - Latvia - Liechtenstein - Lithuania - Luxembourg - Macedonia - Malta - Monaco - Montenegro - Netherlands - Norway - Poland - Portugal - Republic of Moldova - Romania - Russian Federation* - San Marino - Serbia - Slovak Republic - Slovenia - Spain - Sweden - Switzerland - Turkey* - Ukraine* - United Kingdom ​

Scholarships

The program provides scholarships for participation.
The scholarships cover the conference fee, accommodation and the meals. The scholarship DOES NOT cover the travel to and from Caux (the closest airports are Geneva and Zurich) or visa connected expenses.

The programme is possible thanks to the support of the Robert Hahnloser Foundation (Switzerland).

Application Procedure and Selection Process

How can I become an AEUB Young Ambassador?

To apply, please:

1. Fill in the application form
2. Upload your CV
3. Submit a short video (90 seconds)[1] or an essay (500 words) in which you briefly state what you see as the most important problem facing Europe today, and outline what you would do about it.

 
[1]To post the video on YouTube please check further instructions below. Should you prefer another platform please include the link in your application.  
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Application deadline: April 15, 2017 Midnight (CET) time.

Lets go
 

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100% Tuition Fee Scholarships, University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus, 2017-2018

Applications are invited for developing solutions masters scholarships for 2017 intake. Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree level at the University of Nottingham in Malaysia.

The Developing Solutions Scholarships Fund will reach out to students who have the potential to make a real difference to the development and prosperity of their home countries.

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus is an overseas campus of the University of Nottingham. The university is situated in Semenyih, Selangor, a town part of Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Applicants must have at least 1 full year working experience after completion of the undergraduate programme. Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree level at the University of Nottingham in Malaysia.

Study Subject (s): Scholarships are offered in diverse fields science, technology and education, including the following courses:

Science, technology and education, including the following courses: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Communication & Computer Engineering, Crop Biotechnology, Environmental Monitoring & Management, Educational Leadership & Management, Special Needs, TESOL and International Development Management

Scholarship Award: 10 awards of 100% tuition fee scholarships are available for students from the developing and third world countries registering for taught Masters programmes at Malaysia Campus in areas related to science, technology and education.

Scholarship can be taken in Malaysia

Eligibility: In order to apply for one of these scholarships applicants must;

• be holding an unconditional offer letter and accepted the offer by paying USD1000 for full-time Masters degree programme at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus for 2016/17 intakes. A copy of unconditional offer letter and acceptance form must be attached together with the application.
• be classified as an ‘overseas’ student for fee purposes.
• have at least 1 full year working experience after completion of the undergraduate programme. Fresh graduates will not be considered.
• must sufficiently enable to support the cost of living throughout the duration of studies.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students from developing countries can apply for these scholarships.

List of Countries: (Afghanistan, Gambia, Mozambique, Bangladesh, The Guinea, Myanmar, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Nepal, Burkina Faso, Haiti, Niger, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Cambodia, Korea, Dem Rep., Sierra Leone, Central African Republic, Kyrgyz Republic, Somalia, Liberia, Tajikistan, Comoros, Madagascar, Tanzania, Malawi, Togo, Congo, Dem. Rep, Eritrea, Mali, Uganda, Ethiopia, Mauritania, Zimbabwe, Albania, Indonesia, Samoa, Armenia, India, São Tomé and Principe, Belize, Iraq, Senegal, Bhutan, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Bolivia, Kosovo, South Sudan, Cameroon, Lao PDR, Sri Lanka, Cape Verde, Lesotho, Sudan, Congo, Rep., Marshall Islands, Swaziland, Côte d’Ivoire, Micronesia, Fed. Sts., Syrian Arab Republic, Djibouti, Moldova, Timor-Leste, Egypt, Arab Rep., Mongolia, Tonga, El Salvador, Morocco, Ukraine, Fiji, Nicaragua, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Nigeria, Vanuatu, Ghana, Pakistan, Vietnam, Guatemala, Papua New Guinea, West Bank and Gaza, Guyana, Paraguay, Yemen, Rep., Honduras, Philippines, Zambia, Angola, Ecuador, Palau, Algeria, Gabon, Panama, American Samoa, Grenada, Peru, Antigua and Barbuda, Iran, Islamic Rep., Romania, Argentina, Jamaica, Russian Federation, Azerbaijan, Jordan, Serbia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Latvia, South Africa, Botswana, Lebanon, St. Lucia, Brazil, Libya, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Suriname, Chile, Macedonia, FYR, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Tunisia, Colombia, Maldives, Turkey, Costa Rica, Mauritius, Turkmenistan, Cuba, Mexico, Tuvalu, Dominica, Montenegro and Uruguay) and third world countries (Timor-Leste, Malawi, Somalia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Yemen, Burundi, Afghanistan, Guinea-Bissau, Ethiopia, Niger, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Madagascar, Zambia and Eritrea)

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have at least 1 full year working experience after completion of the undergraduate programme.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there. 

How to Apply: Applications should be submitted via email. Please enclose a copy of unconditional offer letter and acceptance form together with this application form.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application deadline is July 28, 2017.

Scholarship Link

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NATO Youth Summit 2017 Tirana, Albania

NATO Youth Summit 2017 Application Form Delegates, Chairs and Co-Chairs

NATO Youth Summit 2017 Tirana, Albania announces applications are officially open for participation in the first ever Albanian-hosted NATO Summit on May 7-10, 2017. 

Applications are open until March 15, 2017 and include applications for Chair, Co-Chair and Delegates.

During the NATO Summit, students and young professionals will receive a unique opportunity to step into the shoes of NATO’s decision-makers and address important issues facing our world today. Participants will include delegates representing all 28 NATO country members and a chance to use actual NATO procedures throughout the entire simulation to find uniformed solutions. NATO Youth Summit 2017 Tirana, Albania allows delegates to open sessions with a review of their represented country’s formal position on selected issues and end with the Final Communiqué.

Registration Fee:

For delegatees who require accommodation during conference, registration fee is 100€, otherwise it’s 50€.

The registration fee for DELEGATES covers following:

Entry to all Conference sessions 3 nights accommodation Meals during the conference, coffee breaks Cocktail/tapas diner- networking event Conference materials Field trip to Lezha and Gjader, military base Certificate Please be aware, that travel allowance to the place of Conference is not included in participation fee. Information for candidates for CHAIR/CO-CHAIR positions: NATO Youth Summit 2017 Tirana, Albania covers accommodation, meals and staff training during the conference.

Please be aware, that travel allowance to the place of Conference is not covered. Looking forward to saving you a seat at the negotiation table in May!

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Government of New Zealand Scholarship 2017

New Zealand Pacific Scholarships

About

New Zealand Pacific Scholarships (NZPS) recognise the very close personal, cultural, and economic ties that New Zealand enjoys with Pacific countries. A particular focus of NZPS is to increase the number of young pacific people studying in New Zealand and to build a new generation of Pacific leadership with strong links to New Zealand.

NZPS are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme, the New Zealand Government’s international aid and development programme. They are managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

NZPS are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate study in New Zealand.

Eligible countries 

Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau,Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Qualification Types

New Zealand Pacific Scholarships are available for the following qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree (3 – 4 years)*
• Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
• Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
• Master’s Degree (1 – 2 years)
• PhD (3 – 4 years)

* Fijian Applicants: Please note that Bachelor of Veterinary Science is the only undergraduate qualification offered to citizens of Fiji.

How to Apply

See the How to Apply page for details.

New Zealand ASEAN Scholar Awards

About

The New Zealand ASEAN Scholarships (NZAS) recognise New Zealand’s close cultural, economic, and geographic ties with Southeast Asia. They seek to empower individuals with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to contribute to the economic, social, and political development of their region. NZAS are offered for postgraduate level study only.

Eligible countries

Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam

Brunei Darrusalam and Singapore candidates can only apply for the Victoria University ASEAN Scholarship offered by Victoria University of Wellington (external link).

Qualification Types

New Zealand ASEAN Scholarships are available for the following qualifications:

• Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
• Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
• Masters Degree (1 – 2 years)
• PhD (up to 3.5 years)

How to Apply

See the How to Apply page for details.

New Zealand Regional Development Scholarships

About

New Zealand Regional Development Scholarships (NZRDS) are for Pacific Island candidates to gain knowledge and skills in specific subject areas that will assist in the development of their home country. Scholars undertake their study in the Pacific region, providing scholars with the option of studying closer to home in a Pacific environment and culture. 

The NZRDS programme complements the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s scholarships for training in New Zealand by:

• Enabling scholars to pursue programmes of study in fields where the option of studying in New Zealand is limited or not offered.
• Contributing to broader objectives including development of regional institutions and building strong person-to-person relationships across the region.

NZRDS are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme, the New Zealand Government’s overseas aid and development programme. They are managed by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Please see our ‘where to study page for further information on the participating institutions and available courses. 

Eligible countries

Kiribati,  Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

Qualification Types

New Zealand Regional Development Scholarships are available for the following qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree (3 – 4 years)
• Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
• Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
• MastersMaster’s Degree (1 – 2 years)
• PhD (up to 3.5 years)

How to Apply

See the How to Apply page for details.

New Zealand Development Scholarships 

About

New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) give candidates from selected developing countries an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills through study in specific subject areas which will assist in the development of their home country.

NZDS are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme, the New Zealand Government’s overseas aid and development programme. They are managed by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).

NZDS are for postgraduate study in New Zealand and are available to candidates from specific African, Caribbean and Latin American countries, and from Bhutan, Jordan, Mongolia, Nepal and Timor-Leste. NZDS are also available for undergraduate study to candidates from Timor Leste.

Eligible countries 

Region	Eligible countries
Africa (Commonwealth)	Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
Africa	Algeria, Angola, Dijbouti, Ethiopia, Egypt, Gambia, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Zimbabwe
Asia	Bhutan, Jordan, Mongolia,  Nepal,  Timor-Leste
Latin America	Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Venezuela
Caribbean	Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago.

Qualification Types

New Zealand Development Scholarships are available for the following qualifications:

• Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
• Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
• Master’s Degree (1 – 2 years)
• PhD (3 – 4 years)

How to Apply

See the How to Apply page for details.

New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships

About

New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships are prestigious scholarships that recognise New Zealand’s history and ties to the Commonwealth. Our Commonwealth Scholarships are part of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) - an international programme under which Commonwealth countries offer scholarships and fellowships to citizens of other Commwealth states. The purpose of the scholarships is set out in the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (external link), with the following key principles to:

1. promote mutual cooperation and share educational experience among all Commonwealth countries
2. be available across the Commonwealth
3. recognise and promote the highest level of intellectual achievement.

Eligible countries

The following Commonwealth countries are eligible to apply:

Region	Eligible countries
Africa	Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia.
Caribbean	Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Asia (other)	Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka,
Pacific	Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

Qualifications

New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships are available for the following postgraduate qualifications:

• Master’s Degree (1 – 2 years)
• PhD (up to 3.5 years)

How to apply

The application process for a New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship is different to other New Zealand Scholarships. Applicants must submit their applications to their country's 'Nominating Agency' first. The Nominating Agency then 'nominates' two applicants from the submitted applications to send to the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Read the Commonwealth section of the How to Apply page carefully before you submit an application.

Short Term Training Scholarships

About

Short Term Training Scholarships (STTS) are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme, the New Zealand Government’s international aid and development programme. They are managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

STTS assist people in the work force to gain knowledge and skills that will help the development of their home country. They play an important and growing role in addressing the human resource and development needs of developing countries.

Through STTS, individuals from selected developing countries can undertake training of up to one year in duration in New Zealand. A wide range of short-term vocational and/or skills courses or work attachments are offered.

Eligible countries

Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau,Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu,Vanuatu

Qualification types

• Short Term Training Scholarships are available for the following qualifications:
• Training Certificate (up to 12 months)
• Work placement (up to 12 months)
• Certificate (up to 12 months)
• Diploma (up to level 6 of the NZQF (external link) and up to 12 months)

How to apply

Short Term Training Scholarships are available throughout the year. Contact your relevant New Zealand High Commission or New Zealand Embassy to submit an application.

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