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GRANTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH

The Raleigh Graduate Bursary Award scheme for Volunteering Overseas is an exciting initiative. It is part-funded by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in partnership with Raleigh, and aimed at recent graduates or those about to graduate who are looking to gain new experiences and become global citizens. For more info CLICK HERE.

ECU Scholarship

Edith Cowan University (ECU) are identified amongst the best in the world, with many fulfilling critical roles in our society. Their outstanding achievements have been recognised throughout Australia and internationally through awards, grants, scholarships and prizes.International Postgraduate Research scholarships at Edith Cowan University are restricted only to those applicants wishing to commencing their studies in either a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master by Research. http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/money-matters/scholarships

ICE WaRM Scholarships

The International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management (ICE WaRM)is building international recognition as Australia’s centre for leadership and innovation in collaborative approaches to water resources management, through its growing partnerships both in Australia and internationally. ICE WaRM facilitates collaboration in water-related research, education and training opportunities for international scholars wanting to advance their careers. http://www.icewarm.com.au/page.php?pId=183

CRS Fellowships

The CRS International Development Fellows Program is intended to give people who are interested in a career in international relief and development an opportunity to increase their overseas experience and gain broad exposure to CRS programs. Each year, CRS has approximately 20 placements with our country programs (based overseas). Assignments are for one year. Specific job responsibilities vary greatly from one country to another depending on the country program's focus (Agriculture, Health, Peacebuilding, Education, Microfinance, social assistance or a combination of these). The goal of the IDFP is to place Fellows in positions where they can draw on their previous education and work experience, while broadening their skills. Many of their fellowships lead to regular positions with Catholic Relief Services. http://crs.org/about/careers/fellowships/

  EURIAS Fellowships

The European Institutes for Advanced Study (EURIAS) Fellowship Programme is an international researcher mobility programme offering 33 fellowships for the academic year. It proposes 10-month residencies in one of the 14 participating Institutes: Berlin, Bologna, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, Cambridge, Helsinki, Jerusalem, Lyons, Nantes, Paris, Uppsala, Vienna, Wassenaar. The Programme builds on the strong reputation of the Institutes for Advanced Study for promoting the concentrated, self-directed work of excellent researchers within the stimulating environment of a multi-disciplinary and international group of fellows.
EURIAS Fellowships are mainly offered in the fields of the humanities and social sciences but may also be granted to scholars in natural and exact sciences, if their proposed research project does not require laboratory facilities. The diversity of the 14 participating IAS —which have agreed on a common selection procedure— offers a wide range of possible research contexts in Europe for worldwide scholars . Applicants select up to three IAS outside their country of nationality or residence as possible host institutions.
The Programme welcomes applications worldwide from promising scholars at an early stage of their careers as well as from established senior researchers. During their fellowship, EURIAS fellows benefit from the high-quality research environment and working conditions provided by the host Institute. All IAS have agreed on common standards for EURIAS fellows, including the provision of a living allowance (in the range of € 26,000 for a junior fellow and € 38,000 for a senior fellow), accommodation (or a mobility allowance), a research budget, plus coverage of travel expenses.
Nationality
Researchers from all countries are eligible for the programme. They cannot apply for an institute located in their country of nationality or residence.
Application and deadline
– Applications are submitted online via www.eurias-fp.eu. You will find detailed information regarding
the content of the application, eligibility criteria, selection procedure, etc.
– The deadline for application is September 10th. Late applications will not be considered.
Selection procedure
– Scientific assessment by two international referees
– Preselection by EURIAS international and interdisciplinary Scientific Committee
– Final selection by the IAS academic boards
– Publication of results in December.
Contact detail: mylene.trouve@eurias-fp.eu
Moreinfo: http://www.eurias-fp.eu

UNEP-WCMC Chevening MPhil Scholarships

The UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre, in collaboration with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, The British Council, and in association with the University of Cambridge in its partnership with the Cambridge Conservation initiative, is very pleased to offer four UNEP-WCMC Chevening MPhil Scholarships in Conservation Leadership beginning in October.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to spend a year at the Cambridge-based Centre, whilst undertaking the MPhil, and where they will work alongside our experts to build their knowledge base on biodiversity and provide information products and services to decision makers ranging from UNEP, to the international environmental agreements, and the private sector.
Candidates are expected to be of a high academic calibre, with at least . Applicants for this prestigious award will be expected to prove their commitment to a future working in national and regional policy development and resolving biodiversity-related challenges.
Eligibility
Applications will be considered from candidates from any country other than those in the European Union (except for the 2004 Accession States), North America and Canada. Priority will be given to candidates from developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
Successful candidates will be:
  • Graduates fulfilling the academic requirements for entry to the University of Cambridge MPhil in Conservation Leadership
  • Committed to return to their country and contribute to its development through leadership skills and knowledge acquired in the UK
  • Clear about how their scholarship will benefit their country on their return
  • Able to demonstrate the personal qualities needed to benefit from having a year’s experience of international conservation leadership in Cambridge
  • Able to demonstrate good English language skills (with an IELTS of 7 where applicable).
  • Read the application guidelines and download an application form. Contact detail: UNEP-WCMC219 Huntingdon Road, Cambridge CB3 0DL, United Kingdom
    DD: +44 (0) 1223 814611, Tel: +44 (0) 1223 277314, Fax: + 44 (0) 1223 277136
    Email:     chevadmin@unep-wcmc.org Moreinfo: http://www.unep-wcmc.org/latenews/jobs/chevening/chevening_scholars.htmthe


Fdc Young Designer Awards have volunteering opportunities for: Female Presenters, Music technicians, Models, Hair stylists, Make up artists, Photographers, Film and Video production Crew, Public relations officers or companies and stewards. Please send your CV to email: joanna_marcella@hotmail.com

 The International AIDS Society (IAS) and Austrian and international partners, are inviting you to participate in the XVIII International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2010), to be held in Vienna, Austria, from 18 to 23 July 2010. For more detail about the conference and how to apply for a scholarship please visit http://www.aids2010.org/ . If you are a PYP youth and need support with your application please contact us.

PYP Young Ambassadors Worldwide.
Do you have what it takes to be a PYP Young Ambassador???
As a young ambassador you can; Reach out to other young people and make a difference, meet and network with other young people with the same interests, gain leadership skills, help to raise awareness about issues that affect young people such as drugs, sexual health and careers and influence how to run PYP projects.
A PYP Ambassador represents PYP and creates awareness of our mission by;
Public Speaking - on important issues that affect youth.
Research - running consultations and focus groups with young people to find out information.
Panel member - as part of the PYP recruitmant team.
Outreach - recruiting and raising awareness about PYP to young people around you and through social networks.
Organising - various fundraising events.
To apply please send your CV to info@positiveyouth.org.uk
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