The Scripps Howard Foundation Semester in Washington internship program brings two international students per year to Washington, D.C., to work at the Scripps Howard News Service for a semester. The internship is designed to give international students an opportunity to cover events in the U.S. capital, as well as to report and write feature stories for the Scripps Howard Foundation Wire. Stories written by Scripps Howard interns may be published in newspapers across the United States. The internship is open to undergraduate journalism or communications students who intend to pursue careers in journalism after graduation. Interns must be fluent in both spoken and written English. Interns who are selected in the program will work in one of two periods: January to April or September to December. The internship is sponsored by the Scripps Howard Foundation, which strives to advance the cause of a free press through support of excellence in journalism, quality journalism education and professional development. International participants in the program are recruited and selected by the International Center for Journalists, which provides training and other assistance to journalists across the globe. Interested journalism students apply online starting March 1st (click here). The deadline to apply is April 30 (for the September to December term). *** Application cycle 2011 - 2012 now open. *** Deadline will be May 15, 2010. Only successful candidates will be called for interviews scheduled for June. Information Sessions for this program will be held on February 18-20, 2010 at the U.S. Embassy. Sessions are open to the public and due to limited seating, are on first-come, first-serve basis. Each session will last three hours and applicants should only attend one session. Please note large bags, briefcases, phones, cameras, cigarette lighters, weapons and other electronic items are among things not permitted in the Embassy. It is advisable to come 20 minutes before the session start time to pass through security. Email drs_exchanges@state.gov for more information. Session Schedule (come for one only):
The Fulbright Junior Staff Development (JSD) Program is the largest Fulbright program with Africa and provides financial assistance for a maximum of two years of study toward a graduate degree in a U.S. university or for participation in a non-degree research or nonacademic professional program. It is designed primarily to strengthen African universities through higher degree training for faculty members. Applications are also accepted from prospective candidates in public and private educational and cultural institutions, independent research institutes, and professional institutions. The JSD program is open to any qualified candidate but strongly encourages the inclusion of female candidates and prefers candidates who have not had extensive recent experience in the United States. Recent (within three years) recipients of Fulbright grants are not eligible to apply, and it should be emphasized that funding is for a maximum period of two years only. It is important to note that doctoral degree candidates will typically need to secure additional funding to complete their course of study. Eligibility Requirements
2. Applicants must have a record of outstanding academic achievement and preparation in their chosen field of study. They must show high motivation and serious commitment to completing the program and to returning home. 3. Applicants should either be candidates for an advanced degree in their current field or for a specialized non-degree program in a field for which they are well prepared. Applicants who wish to pursue study in a field other than their current field of study must demonstrate adequate background in that field. 4. Applicants must be affiliated with or committed to working at an academic institution or a public or private institution in Tanzania upon return, and should have the endorsement of their home institution. 5. Applicants must have a sufficiently high level of English proficiency to enable them to complete a full-time program of graduate study in the United States. All application forms must be typed or prepared electronically, on-line application is preferred: hand-written applications will not be accepted. Candidates must submit completed application forms, academic transcripts, and three confidential letters of reference. Please note that only those short-listed for final consideration will be called for a panel interview. Only finalists will be required to submit their medical history, supplemental forms and complete standardized English and Graduate Record Exam tests. The online application utility can be found on the internet at https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international/20/. Applications should be submitted to: Fulbright Program Officer Fulbright JSD Program Office of Public Affairs, American Embassy, 686 Old Bagamoyo Road, Msasani, P.O. Box 9123, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, or by e-mail to drs_exchanges@state.gov, or via the online application process (click here). Referrers should be directed to mail or deliver the letter of reference directly to the Fulbright Program Officer. Permalink: http://tanzania.usembassy.gov/jsd.html Thank you Makulilo Jr for this alert. Orbis Fellowship 24/03/2010
The Orbis Fellowship is the pinnacle of Orbis Institute's global leadership development. In this dynamic postgraduate program, Fellows are challenged to teach, research, and develop global solutions. Fellows go through an intensive training process prior to being placed in China, India, Kenya or Nepal. During their six-month stay abroad, Fellows work in high school classrooms facilitating the Orbis Global Leadership Curriculum while working with their students to initiate solutions to global problems in their local communities. Each of the classrooms will be connected through the Internet, allowing for a global dialog about the economic, environmental, health, and social issues discussed in the classroom. In addition to classroom facilitation, Fellows identify and research global issues in their local context. Orbis Institute provides networks and resources to assist in carrying out their research. Previous Fellows have conducted research on a broad array of topics including childhood malnutrition, literacy, and access to health care through micro-finance. solutions. After returning to the United States, Fellows work on building a Blueprint for Action around the research they conducted while abroad. The Blueprints are sustainable, scalable and innovative road maps that bridge their experience on the ground with their ideas for global solutions. Orbis Institute supports Fellows in lifting their Blueprints off the ground by promoting their projects through multiple channels. Details: The Orbis Fellowship is a fully-funded program for individuals awarded the position (funding includes round trip airfare, room, board, visa costs, and monthly living stipend). Orbis Fellowship applications can be accessed online at www.orbisinstitute.org and are due on April 1, 2010. Ideal candidates will be postgraduate students who have demonstrated leadership ability, either in the classroom or through real world experience, awareness of culture and global issues, and critical thinking through success in relevant coursework or other experience. Travel and teaching experience are signifi- cant factors. Exemplary applications will show passion, creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and stick- to-itiveness. Multiple postdoctoral positions are available immediately to study HIV and related animal model vaccine development at the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Vaccine Research in the laboratory of Dr. Ronald Montelaro. The candidate should be familiar with basic techniques in molecular virology and immunology. Previous research experience in lentivirus/retrovirus systems is highly desirable. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The Center for Vaccine Research is housed in a new state-of-the-art facility that has research programs focusing on AIDS and emerging infectious diseases and is part of a larger research community at the University of Pittsburgh that currently ranks sixth nationally in NIH funding. Although there have been tremendous advances in the diagnosis and treatment of many medical conditions, infectious diseases remain the leading cause of deaths world-wide. Few discoveries in biomedical research are as important as those that revolve around the development of new diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines for infectious agents that pose risks to global public health and global security. The Center for Vaccine Research (CVR) at the University of Pittsburgh was established to address this imperative. The CVR is housed in the new, state-of-the-art Biomedical Science Tower 3 (BST3), which is located on the main campus of the University of Pittsburgh — one of the nation’s leading research institutions. The CVR is composed of two components — the Vaccine Research Laboratory (VRL) and the Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL) — and boasts 32,000 square feet of laboratory and office space. Building on the University’s existing strengths in the study of SARS, AIDS, influenza, immunology, and drug discovery, the CVR engages a cross-section of scientists from an array of disciplines in infectious disease research. Under the leadership of director Donald S. Burke, MD, and co-director Ronald C. Montelaro, PhD, the CVR plans to expand its footprint in the area of vaccine research and development by expanding its team of world-class investigators. The CVR activities span basic research on molecular mechanisms of infectious diseases to the development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Moreover, the CVR supports interdisciplinary research efforts across the University and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) focused on emerging infections that threaten human health. Visionary and capable leadership; a balance of basic, translational, and clinical research; emphasis on faculty interaction; and the synergistic environment of the BST3 are among the unique features that contribute to the unparalleled potential of this world-class research center! Application: Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and their name, address, e-mail and telephone number for three references to Jodi Craigo, Center for Vaccine Research, University of Pittsburgh, 9017 BST3, 3501 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15261. Tel: 412-624-4610 E-mail: craigoj@pitt.edu International students representing 40 countries are currently enrolled at Clarion University, and it is our hope that this representation would be significantly increased in the near future. The international family of students at Clarion experiences a serene and welcoming environment with one-on-one relationships with professors and staff. Clarion offers fully accredited, high quality academic programs, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, and Education & Human Services. Admission requirements include completed application and fee; satisfactory TOEFL/SAT results; official transcripts; and evidence of sufficient financial support. Additional graduate student requirements include official proof of undergraduate degree; satisfactory GRE/GMAT results; evaluation/recommen dation forms; and specific departmental requirements. Application deadlines are July 15 for the fall semester and December 15 for the spring semester. The University is ranked among the top safest campuses in the U.S., offers financial assistance to all international students valued at $3000/academic year, credit for A levels, and is found to be quite affordable. Financial assistance is based on need and merit, and may be renewed each year provided students meet established criteria. Estimated annual costs (after deducting the $3000 award) for international students attending Clarion University are $23,418 for undergraduate students and $20,304 for graduate students. Students interested in either undergraduate or graduate programs have the opportunity to apply online or download applications at www.clarion. edu/46769 For more information: www.clarion. edu Linda Heineman International Student Advisor Office of International Programs Clarion University of Pennsylvania Clarion, PA 16214 e-mail: lheineman@clarion. edu International students with qualifying academic records are welcome to study on a non-degree basis at Columbia University through the School of Continuing Education during the academic year and summer. Enrolling at Columbia offers access to hundreds of credit-bearing, challenging academic courses across all of the departments of the Arts and Sciences, taught by Columbia's eminent faculty. Visiting international students study with matriculated Columbia students and are granted the use of the University's resources, including the libraries and athletic facilities. The School of Continuing Education's Office of Student Affairs provides visiting students with guidance and academic advising to help them navigate the University's academic environment. *Undergraduate Program: Individuals who are currently enrolled in a bachelor's program at another college or university and are in good academic and disciplinary standing may apply as nonresidential visiting students. In order to qualify for a student visa through Columbia University, students must be enrolled full time in a program of study. *Post-baccalaureate Studies Program: The Post-baccalaureate Studies program offers qualified individuals with bachelor's degrees the opportunity to take university courses for graduate school preparation or academic advancement. Working with advisers at the School of Continuing Education, each student develops a plan of study tailored to his or her background and academic goals. In order to qualify for a student visa through Columbia University, students must be enrolled full time in a program of study. The program also offers a Business Certificate for international students during the summer, which includes English language instruction. For more information: www.ce.columbia.edu/postbac CAS Trust Scholarship Program 18/03/2010
*Some of you know or hold permanent resident visas in these countries, please share this opportunity. OBJECTIVE The objective of the scholarship is to further students’ interest in the property/casualty actuarial profession and to encourage the pursuit of the CAS designations. ELIGIBILITY The CAS Trust Scholarship Program is available to U.S. or Canadian citizens, or those who have a permanent resident visa. To be eligible, an applicant must be currently attending a U.S. or Canadian college or university as a full-time student and must be continuing as a full-time student at a U.S. or Canadian college or university for the 2010-2011 academic year. An applicant should demonstrate high scholastic achievement, strong interest in the casualty actuarial profession, mathematical aptitude, and communication skills. Eligible applicants must have sat for at least one exam by May 2010. Preference will be given to applicants who have not yet won the CAS Trust Scholarship. PROCEDURE An application is considered complete when it includes:
Click here to Download 2010 CAS Trust Scholarship Program Application AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP Scholarships are awarded on the basis of individual merit. The CAS Trust Scholarship Program will award up to three $2,000 scholarships to deserving students for the 2010-2011 academic year. FURTHER INFORMATION List of previous CAS Trust Scholarship recipients If you have questions or need more information, contact: CAS Trust Scholarship Coordinator Casualty Actuarial Society 4350 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 250 Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: (703) 276-3100 Call for applications- 2010 MILEAD Fellows 09/03/2010
Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa is pleased to announce its call for applications for the 2010 Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program for young African women leaders. The MILEAD Fellows Program is a one-year leadership development program designed to identify, develop and promote emerging young African Women leaders to attain and succeed in leadership in their community and Africa as a whole. The one-year program targets dynamic young women interested in developing transformational leadership skills that help them tackle issues affecting women in their communities. The MILEAD fellowship will be awarded to 25 young women with exceptional qualities who have exhibited leadership potential in their community, organization, and/or profession. To be eligible for the one-year program, an applicant must be African, living on the continent or in the Diaspora; agree to participate in all required activities related to MILEAD including a three-week residential Summer Institute in July-August; and commit implement a community project as part of the program. Applicants must be between 19 - 25 years of age. Specific requirements of the program and related dates are outlined in the application package. Please note that this is not a full-time fellowship. Selected candidates may remain full time students or work full time for the program duration, except during the 3–week summer institute. The 3-week summer institute is an intensive and full-time residential program and all fellows will be required to attend. The rest of the program involves community-based, online and other distance activities. Applications are welcome from young African women living in any part of Africa and the Diaspora. There are three ways to apply- Applicants can Fill out online application or Download application form (see below) and email completed application to info@moremiinitiative.org Application package is available at: www.moremiinitiative.org. The deadline for completed MILEAD Fellows applications to be submitted for review is March 31, 2010. Interested applicants should submit the following materials by the application deadline:
MILEAD Program Coordinator Email: info@moremiinitiatives.org Tel: +233 21 770 736 (Ghana) or +1 404 826 2942 (USA) Note: Applications will only be reviewed upon receiving all four documents. All forms must be received by March 31, 2010 to be considered for review and selection. Applicants will be notified of the selection committee’s decision by May 12, 2010. Download: Website: www.moremiinitiative.org Wake Forest University has an opportunity for minority students to attend its MBA program for FREE, and so far, the response has been very poor. Please, pass along this opportunity to your friends, families, and networks to see if there is an interest. This is a great school and a tremendous opportunity to attend a top graduate school. See details below. Message from Derrick S. Boone, Ph.D.: Greetings, I wanted to let you know about a great opportunity here at Wake Forest where you can get a FREE education and get PAID while you’re doing it. Our Dean of the Schools of Business is the former CEO of PepsiCo and very committed to diversity. He’s gone around to his CEO friends, who have agreed to donate a bunch of money to pay tuition and fees, provide a stipend, and a job, to diverse students. The details are below. The problem is, response to the program has been dismal! As a faculty member, I would be embarrassed for him to have to tell his CEO friends, “thanks so much for your donation, but unfortunately I have to give it back because we couldn’t find any students who wanted it.” So, I need your help. Please contact me if you, or ANYONE you know is interested in the program. I want to help out as many young scholars as I can. Don’t worry about whether or not you (or they) have taken the GMAT, etc. All you need to do at this point is JUST APPLY. About the Program: The Master of Art in Management program is designed specifically for liberal arts majors only. The MA degree program is a 10 month intense study of the basic functional areas of Business. After graduation and working for approximately two years, all MA graduates are eligible to apply to Wake Forest as part of the MA/MBA joint degree program and get the MBA in one year. The new Dean, Steve Reinemund, has created a new scholarship for diverse students pursuing the MA degree called the Corporate Fellowship. The Corporate Fellowship provides full tuition and a $21,000 stipend to cover living expenses. Additionally, each Corporate Fellow will participate in a practicum. The practicum has two components, educational and professional development. Each student will be assigned a mentor that is a high level executive with their sponsor corporation. The mentor will oversee an educational project covering 4 of the functional areas of business using their own corporation as the subject. The student will visit the corporation 3 – 4 times during the program to present his/her results of their research project. Additionally, the “professional development” component of the fellowship provides career coaching and leadership development for the students. The goal for the corporation is to be able to groom and hopefully, hire a top candidate from a diverse background for their organization. Of course, there is no obligation that the students accept any offer of employment. Still, the student benefits, even if they are not ultimately hired by their sponsor corporation in that they have the MA degree and the type of experience that will make them more marketable. Contact:
Toll-free: 866.925.3622 Fax: 336.758.4514 Website: mba.wfu.edu Download original document at: www.gnotes.com/aafn/docs/Free_Masters_Program_at_Wake_Forest.pdf OR www.rowan.edu/studentaffairs/eofmap/calendar/documents/WakeForestUniversityGraduateOpportunity.pdf The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is calling for applications for the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship, which is open to full-time, part-time, or freelance women journalists working on human rights or social justice issues. Recipients spend nine months in an academic research programme at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States (US). During that time, Neuffer Fellows may also work with the Boston Globe or The New York Times. The Neuffer Fellowship includes: housing; a stipend to cover meals, ground transportation, and other living expenses; and health insurance. It does not provide a salary or honorarium. The fellowship is named for the 1998 IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner and Boston Globe correspondent who was killed in Iraq in May 2003. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of experience in journalism. Non-native English speakers must also have excellent written and verbal English skills in order to fully participate in and benefit from the programme. The fellowship will run from September 2010 - May 2011. For application form and more information, please use: www.iwmf.org/categorydetail.aspx?c=neuffer Applicants are selected from those who are dedicated to a career in journalism in print, broadcast, or online media and who show a strong commitment to sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues upon the completion of the fellowship. Applications should be submitted electronically when possible to neuffer@iwmf.org If it is not possible to submit an application electronically, it can be submitted by mail, either regular post or international courier, to the address below. Contact Lindsey Wray The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship 1625 K Street NW, Suite 1275 Washington DC 20006 United States Tel: 202 496 1992 eMail: LWray@iwmf.org and neuffer@iwmf.org Deadline: April 9, 2010 | send us scholarships ads
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