Teach for Pakistan Fellowships, Pakistan-2015

Teach for Pakistan Fellowships, Pakistan-2015

The Teach For Pakistan Fellowship is a highly selective, full time, two-year, paid employment opportunity. This experience is designed as an incredibly unique journey of leadership, intended for those willing to take on immense challenges and own the process of learning and growth. Fellows will be Teach For Pakistan employees as well as full time staff members of the schools in which they are placed.

Application Deadline: 14 Feb 2015

 About:

Teach For Pakistan believes that every child in Pakistan deserves access to an education that empowers them to reach their full potential and drive positive change. Our mission is to build a nationwide movement of outstanding graduates and young professionals who commit two years to teach in under-resourced schools by joining our rigorous and internationally recognized Fellowship program and go on to become lifelong leaders working across all fields to expand educational opportunity. In September 2014, our fourth cohort of 55 Fellows began teaching in under-resourced schools across Karachi and Lahore.An independent social enterprise, Teach For Pakistan is a partner in the Teach For All global network of similar organizations working to expand educational opportunity in 35 countries around the world.

Who We look for:

• Demonstrated achievement and leadership through academic, co-curricular, volunteer and/or professional activities
• Ability to build real, meaningful relationships
• Perseverance in the face of obstacles
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to take ownership of self-growth and learning 

 Eligibility:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. 
• Students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply
• All coursework towards undergraduate or post-graduate degree must be completed by June 2015
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing English and Urdu - the medium of instruction in placement schools is Urdu
• Willingness to make the two-year commitment with placement in Karachi or Lahore

 Application Procedure:

To apply for Teach for Pakistan Fellowship, please complete the online application form on our website.

 Further Details:

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International Early Career Development Fellowship Programme by IFLA/OCLC, Ireland/USA

International Early Career Development Fellowship Programme by IFLA/OCLC, Ireland/USA

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and OCLC jointly sponsor up to five individuals annually to participate in a four-week intensive Early Career Development Fellowship program based at OCLC’s headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA. The Fellows visit many libraries, cultural heritage institutions and library organizations. Promising library and information science professionals from Developing Countries who are in early stages of career development and who meet all of the qualifications are encouraged to apply. 

Application Deadline: 13 Feb 2015

Programmes Offered:

• Information Technology
• Library Operations and Management
• Global Cooperative Librarian-ship

Course Level:

Scholarships are available for Fellowships.

Eligibility:

Promising library and information science professionals who are in early stages of career development and who meet all of the qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must:

• Be employed in a library or information center.
• Have a qualifying degree in library or information science. The qualifying degree may vary depending upon country of origin, but should be the general library or information science degree recognized in the country. Normally a PhD is not considered a qualifying degree, because the Fellowship program is targeted for early career librarians.
• Have obtained the qualifying degree between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2014.
• Have at least three years, but no more than eight years, of library or information science experience. For the 2016 program, applicants must have library or information science experience that begins no earlier than January 1, 2007 and no later than January 1, 2012.
• Be a legal national from a qualifying country (see list of Qualifying Countries) and be working as a librarian or information science professional in that country.
• Read and speak English proficiently.
• Be prepared to work as a team member with other Fellows and to participate as required in this fast-paced program.
• Have a valid passport.
• Be able to obtain documentation permitting legal entry into the United States or any other country required for program participation.
• Be able to obtain documentation permitting legal entry into the United States or any other country required for program participation

Benefit:

The award provides the following for each Fellow:

• Airfare, coach class, from the recipient’s home country to the United States and return trip to the recipient’s home country (transportation to and from the airport in the recipient’s home country is the responsibility of the award recipient). Note: All travel arrangements must be made through OCLC’s travel agency.
• Transportation related to library visits (arranged by OCLC).
• Lodging (arranged by OCLC).
• Subsistence, including meals.
• Medical insurance (arranged by OCLC).

Number of Awards:

There are up to Five awards are offered.

Tenure:

Four Weeks Only.

Application Procedure:

• For consideration, qualified applicants must prepare and submit an application, including an electronic copy of their qualifying library or information science degree diploma. The application must follow the content outline and format described in the document “2016 Application.” The completed application, including diploma copy, PLUS two letters of recommendation must be received by OCLC no later than February 13, 2015. The application and letters of recommendation must be in English.
• A specially appointed Selection Committee, comprised of representatives from the sponsoring organizations, will evaluate and score the applications and propose award winners to the Vice President, OCLC Global and Regional Councils, who shall have final selection authority.
• Award recipients will be contacted via email in July 2015 to confirm their participation. Award recipients will be announced at the World Library and Information Congress: 81st IFLA General Conference and Assembly in Cape Town, South Africa, August 2015. Names of award recipients will be posted on the OCLC website after the announcement is made at the IFLA General Conference.

Further Details:

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International POSCO Visiting Fellowship Programme at East West Center, USA

The East-West Center invites four to six visiting fellows to promote research activities on Korean topics at the Cente. This visiting fellowship is available for outstanding scholars and policy makers. POSCO visiting fellows are in residence at the East-West Center for one to two months and undertake research and writing on an agreed topic. Fellows are provided with a stipend and round trip economy airfare between their home base and Honolulu.

Application Deadline: 31 Dec 14

Programme Offered:

• Political Development
• Economic and Social 

Course Level:

Scholarships are available for Research purpose.

Eligibility:

The Program invites outstanding scholars and policy makers to engage in research programme.

Benefit:

• Fellows are provided with a stipend and round trip economy airfare between their home base and Honolulu. 
• They are required to give one seminar, prepare a high quality paper to be submitted for publication, and join in East-West Center activities. 
• The Fellow may also be asked to participate in local outreach and public diplomacy activities.  
• Proposals for cost-shared fellowships are welcomed.

Number of Awards:

There are up to Six awards are offered.

Tenure:

Two Months.

Application Procedure:

Applications should be emailed to fellowships-at-eastwestcenter.org or mailed. Application package should includes:

• Application form
• A cover letter indicating the research theme or project for which the applicant is applying
• Curriculum vitae (For security purposes, please do not include any personal information–e.g., birthdate, social security numbers, and/or passport number.  In addition, your CV may be circulated among EWC staff.)
• Names of three referees, including full name, title, address, telephone and fax number, and email address.
• Research proposal (3 to 5 pages)

Further Details:

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Cultural Fellowships in Russia

CULTURAL FELLOWSHIPS IN RUSSIA

The Likhachev Foundation (St. Petersburg, Russia) and the Fund of the First Russian President Boris N. Yeltsin (Moscow, Russia), with support of the Committee on External Relations of Saint Petersburg announce competition for 2-week cultural fellowships in Russia (St. Petersburg) from May 11 until May 24, 2015 for foreign professionals in the field of arts and culture who work on projects related to Russian culture. Airfare (economy class) and accommodation in St. Petersburg will be covered by the organizers.

Until February 1, 2015 the Likhachev Foundation will accept applications from professionals in the field of culture and history or arts from foreign countries who are currently working on creative projects related to Russian culture or history. Command of the Russian language is very helpful but not required. Students are not eligible.

Working languages of the program are English and Russian.

The creative project could be a museum exhibition project, a theater production, a film, a photo exhibition, preparation of fiction or research books, etc. related to Russian culture or history. The creative project should be conceived in a foreign country and should be aimed at a broad audience. Two-week residency in Russia should serve as an important stage in the realization of the applicant’s cultural project.

The Likhachev Foundation will prepare individual programs for the fellows according to their projects’ specifics, to help them achieve maximum results during their fellowships. These programs will include meetings with Russian colleagues, opportunities to work at St. Petersburg museums, libraries, archives, and other organizations.

Ten two-week fellowships will be organized from May 11 until May 24, 2015 in St. Petersburg (Russia).

Deadline for submitted applications is February 1, 2015.

Applicants will be notified of the review panel decision by March 1, 2015.

Application should include:

• CV (including information on Russian language skills, previous creative projects related to Russia, and previous visits to Russia).
• Description of the creative project (up to 3 pages) such as a museum or exhibition project, a theater production, a film, preparation of fiction or research books, and other types of cultural projects related to Russian culture or history. It should contain, in particular, a paragraph on how a residency in St. Petersburg will benefit the applicant’s creative project and which cultural organizations in St. Petersburg the applicant would like to work with.

Please, email your application in Russian or English to the competition coordinator Mrs. Elena Vitenberg atvitenberg@lfond.spb.ru and elenavitenberg@gmail.com with subject line «application for the fellowship».

Askari Bank Management Trainee Officer (MTO)

Askari Bank is seeking applications from highly talented and competent FRESH graduates with strong academic background for induction in the Bank as MTOs.

Application Deadline: Dec 14, 2014

Vacant Positions:

Management Trainee Officers

 Eligibility:

• Masters and or Four Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Commerce, Banking, Finance from reputed local or foreign universities.
• Minimum CGPA of 3 or 70percent marks or A grade.
• Maximum age up to Twenty Six years as on Dec 14.
• Masters or Bachelors degree prior to 2012 will not be admissible.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test.

 How to Apply:

• Interested candidates who fulfill the above criteria may apply online through our website.
• Correspondence with shortlisted candidates will only be made through e-mail.

 Further Details:

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International Students Scholarships at Umeå University, Sweden - 2015/16

Umeå University is offering scholarships for international students in Sweden for the academic year 2015/16. Scholarships are open for talented and high-achieving students from outside the EU/EEA. Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree level at Umeå University. The selections for the scholarships are based entirely on the applicant’s academic merit. Scholarships administered by Umeå University are always in the form of reduction in the tuition. Selected candidates receive full or partial reduction of tuition.

Application Deadline: 15 Mar 2015

 Programmes Offered:

Scholarships are provided in the field of the following programmes;

1. Accounting
2. Advanced Product Design
3. Business Development and Internationalization
4. Chemistry
5. Cognitive Science
6. Computational Science
7. Engineering
8. Computing Science
9. Ecology
10. Economics
11. Environmental Archaeology
12. Finance
13. Fine Arts
14. Geo ecology
15. Human-Computer Interaction and Social Media
16. Immediate Architecture Intervention
17. Interaction Design
18. IT Management
19. Management
20. Marketing
21. Molecular Biology
22. Physics
23. Plant and Forest Biotechnology
24. Public Health
25. Public Health (one-year master)
26. Health economics
27. Robotics and Control
28. Spatial Planning
29. Development
30. Sustainable Architecture Production
31. Tourism 
32. Transportation Design

Course Level:

Scholarships are Offered for pursuing Masters Degree Programmes.

Eligibility:

Those eligible to apply for these scholarships are:

• Students applying for a Master’s degree programme at Umeå University
• Students outside the EU/EEA.

Benefit:

Scholarships administered by Umeå University are always in the form of reduction in the tuition. Selected candidates receive full or partial reduction of tuition.

Tenure:

The Scholarship is awarded for one year at a time and valid for the duration of the programme.

Application Procedure:

• Application for the scholarships is made via the online-form.
• The selections for the scholarships are based entirely on the applicant’s academic merit.

Further Details:

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The Young Leaders Programme

In a rapidly changing environment, there is an ever increasing demand for fresh graduates to take up the challenges of the dynamic world. Young leaders Programmme (YLP) is established to finance and give technical support to the bright young leaders of tomorrow, who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in any Pakistani university.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to have your academic expenses paid for while you focus on your studies.

Scholarship Applications for the academic year 2015/16 are opening soon.

See more at: the orginal link

Uni Docs Fellowship Programme for International Students at University of Vienna, Austria

Uni Docs Fellowship Programme for International Students at University of Vienna, Austria

University of Vienna is inviting applications for uni:docs fellowship programme which is available for early stage researchers to focus exclusively on their research and make substantial contributions to science. The fellowship aims at financing excellent doctoral candidates for a period of three years. The fellowship is open to doctoral candidates of all disciplines. Applicants need not necessarily already be enrolled as PhD candidates at the time of application. Applicants need a supervisor at the University of Vienna who is working in the field of the planned thesis. At the time of their application, applicants already have to be accepted by this supervisor as PhD candidate

Application Deadline: 09 Jan 2015

 Programmes Offered:

Fellowship is open is awarded to make substantial contributions to science. 

Course Level: 

Fellowship is available for pursuing doctoral research programme.

 Eligibility:

• The fellowship programme is open to doctoral candidates of all disciplines.
• Applicants need not necessarily already be enrolled as PhD candidates at the time of application.
• Already enrolled applicants: If the applicant is already enrolled as a PhD candidate at the University of Vienna, the admission has to have occurred no earlier than the summer semester 2013.
• Not yet enrolled applicants: If the applicant is not yet enrolled as a PhD candidate at the University of Vienna, the admission needs to take place before October 2015.
• If funding of a duration of at least 2 years has been granted from elsewhere (e.g. ÖAW-DOC scholarship, or an employment at the university), then it is not possible to apply for the uni:docs scholarship.
• The funding of part-time dissertations is not possible. Additional employment which is not clearly related to research is also not possible.
• Applicants need a supervisor at the University of Vienna who is working in the field of the planned thesis. At the time of their application, applicants already have to be accepted by this supervisor as PhD candidate. The supervisor needs to fill out an online form (see application documents) to complete the application process.

Benefit:

1. Uni:docs fellows will be employed at the University of Vienna for 30h/week according to the current collective agreement. 
2. Uni:docs fellows are members of the scientific staff who enjoy all rights and duties involved in such a position.

Tenure:

• Fellowship will begin from 1 October 2015. Generally, the scholarship is granted for three years. An evaluation will take place in the first year (in the 10th funding month). A positive evaluation requires a successful public presentation, a first annual progress report, and a positive statement of the supervisor. At first, the PhD candidates are employed for one year and only after a positive evaluation the employment will be extended for another two years. The maximum funding duration of the uni:docs programme is three years.
• An extension of the funding duration is not possible. However, an interruption for research reasons, such as for a funded research stay abroad, is possible. The salary is suspended for the duration of this interruption. In this case the programme will be prolonged for the duration of the interruption. The supervisor and the rectorate need to approve the interruption.

Application Procedure:

• Candidates are required to submit applicants online.
• Language: Documents need to be submitted in the prevailing scientific language of the specific research field. However, in the Life- and Natural Sciences the application must be in English. The application language is not necessarily the language in which the dissertation will be authored.
• Please note: The language of the application must allow for both the internal as well as the international review of the applications. If the language of the application constrains either one of the selection steps, your application may be rejected.
• The application form and the abstract are to be filled in online. If the application is in German, the abstract has to be written in German as well. If the application is in a language other than German, the abstract must be written in English. All further documents must be uploaded as pdf. documents. All documents are to be composed with font size 11 and 1.5 spacing. These documents include:
• CV (in the language of the application),
• Narrative CV (in German or English, max. 3 pages),
• Research proposal (max. 15 pages including reference list).
• In order to complete the application, also the supervisor has to fill out an online form. With the submission of the application, the supervisor is automatically asked via the online system to submit this statement.

Further Details:

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Commonwealth Professional Fellowships for Developing Commonwealth Countries, United Kingdom - 2015 

Commonwealth Professional Fellowships provide an opportunity for mid-career professionals from developing Commonwealth countries to spend a period of time with a UK host organization working in their field for a program of professional development. The duration of the fellowships between one and three months this may be extended up to a maximum of six months. The fellowships cover the living expenses for the fellow as well as a return airfare to the UK. It also provides £800 funding support to the host organization, with a budget of up to £3,000 available for attendance at conferences, on short courses and other eligible costs. The CSC cannot accept any applications directly from prospective Fellows.

Application Deadline: 09 Jan 2015

Programmes Offered:

Fellowships are awarded for professionals working in their field for a programme of professional development. Priority will be given to applications with practical relevance in the following broadly-defined areas: 

1. Agriculture/ fisheries/forestry
2. Economic growth
3. Education
4. Engineering/science/technology
5. Environment
6. Governance and public health

Course Level: 

Commonwealth Professional Fellowships support Mid-Career Professionals to spend a period of time with a UK host organization working in their field for a program of professional development.

Eligibility: 

To be eligible for a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship, candidates should:

• Be Commonwealth citizens, refugees or British protected persons, and must be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
• Normally have at least five years’ relevant work experience in a profession related to the subject of the application, by the proposed start of the Fellowship.
• Be available to commence their Fellowship within prescribed dates as stated on the CSC website
• Not have undertaken a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship in the last five years
• Not be seeking to undertake an academic programme of research or study in the UK. Academics are eligible to apply for the scheme, but only to undertake programmes of academic management, not research or courses relevant to their research subject.
• The CSC wishes to promote equal opportunity, gender equity and cultural exchange. Applications are encouraged from a diverse range of candidates.

Benefit:

Each Commonwealth Professional Fellowship provides:

1. A return economy airfare from the Fellow’s home country to the UK
2. A monthly (or pro rata) living allowance for the duration of the Fellowship (currently £1,563 per month regionally, £1,938 per month for those based in the London Metropolitan area). Exceptionally, depending on the programme arranged, a peripatetic living allowance may be payable. Further details if applicable will be given at the time of offer
3. An arrival allowance of up to £878.17 at current rates, including an element for warm clothing
4. A fixed amount for excess baggage for return travel only, dependent on the airport destination. The Fellow will be advised of the amount close to the date of departure
5. A flat rate contribution of £800 to the costs of the host organisation(s), in respect of the administration and support of the Fellow, setting up of appropriate meetings, and any materials required, as well as costs of incidental travel for the Fellow during the award
6. Fees for any conferences or short courses attended during the period of the Fellowship, providing that these have been approved at the time when the application was considered by the CSC. Reasonable fees up to a maximum of £3,000 will be agreed in the context of the length of the programme, but full justification should be given for the amount being claimed. Fees should also be included in the application to cover the cost of travel for visits to other organisations in the UK, where these form an integral part of the programme
7. Other fees, for which the CSC will consider requests from the nominating organisation on a case-by-case basis. However, when planning an application, nominating/host organisations should bear in mind the following restrictions:
8. Induction/evaluation programmes must be in scale with the programme.
9. Modest fees including catering, room hire, and facilitator hire for such programmes may be agreed; however, fees for facilitators for evaluation programmes will not be approved.
10. Additional accommodation costs may be recovered from the Fellow’s stipend.
11. Requests for funds for cultural events, mobile phones, laptop computer hire, professional association memberships, costs associated with visits outside the UK, and contingencies will not be approved.

Tenure:

• Fellowships should normally be between one and three month’s duration, although applications for longer periods (up to a maximum of six months) will be considered, but only when a strong case for the additional time has been made. 
• The duration of the Fellowship should, however, be long enough to allow for serious development of professional skills, so the CSC will not be able to consider applications for awards of less than one month.

 Number of Awards:

The maximum number of fellows that can be nominated by an organization in one year is six. The CSC will decide upon the actual number of Fellows chosen.

 Application Procedure:

• Prospective Professional Fellows who are nominated by a UK organisation will be asked to complete the Electronic Application System (EAS). 
• Applications without two references (one from your current employer) will not be put forward to the selection committee. 
• You must check with your referees that they have submitted these via the EAS – further information for referees on how to submit a reference. The CSC does not accept direct applications from candidates and cannot provide a list of UK organisations that are willing to host Fellows.
• 2015 applications for Commonwealth Professional Fellowships will be judged on the following criteria:
• The extent to which the proposed Fellowship will ensure the transfer of skills relevant to the needs of a Commonwealth developing country
• The extent to which those skills will lead to practical benefits for the developing country following the Fellowship
• The extent to which the Fellowship will have a catalytic effect, either within the developing country concerned, or in establishing new relationships with the UK

Further Details:

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All Nationalities Masters Scholarships at GRIPS By Japanese Government - 2015/16

All Nationalities Masters Scholarships at GRIPS By Japanese Government - 2015/16

The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) offers Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarships for Master’s students in the field of policy studies in Japan. Total 20 scholarships are offered. Scholarships are open to foreign students (be nationals of countries with which Japan has diplomatic relations). Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and must submit evidence of sufficient English language proficiency (TOEFL 550 or higher).

Application Deadline: See Details

Programmes Offered:

Policy studies with a specialization in one of the following four concentration areas: 

• Economic Policy
• Public Policy
• International Relations
• International Development Studies

Course Level: 

Scholarships are available for pursuing Masters Degree Program.

Eligibility:

• The target groups of GRIPS programs are mid-career public officials with strong leadership and managerial potential, or individuals with strong academic capabilities and the desire to be professional policy analysts or pursue an academic career.
• Applicants must be under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2015.
• Be nationals of countries with which Japan has diplomatic relations. 
• They must hold a bachelors degree and must submit evidence of sufficient English language proficiency (TOEFL 550 or higher). 
• People currently residing in Japan are not eligible.

Benefit:

• A monthly stipend of around JPY 150,000 covers living expenses such as;
• Food
• Clothing
• Pther daily necessaries 
• Insurance and other miscellaneous expenses related to your study at GRIPS. 
• The stipend does not cover family members.
• Application, admission, and tuition fees.
• Round-trip economy-class air ticket between your home country and Japan.

Tenure:

One or Two years

Number of Awards:

Up to 20 awards are Offered.

Application Procedure:

• Application must be submitted online throughout the GRIPS website.
• Your application and all supporting documents must reach GRIPS by the designated deadlines. 
• Deadlines differ by program and by funding source so please check which deadline is applicable to you. Click Here to Check deadline details. 
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Further Details:

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