Rotary Peace Fellowships for International students

Rotary Peace Fellowships

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Graduate (masters, certificate)
Provider: Rotary Foundation
Country to Study in: Several countries

Scholarship Description
Rotary started in 1905 as a member-organization where professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Rotary’s name came from the group’s early practice of rotating meetings among the offices of each member.

Are you looking to make a significant impact on the world by promoting tolerance and cooperation? Each year, Rotary funds some of the world’s most dedicated and brightest professionals to study at its Rotary Peace Centers.

The Rotary Peace Fellows are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through service activities.

Eligibility
The following apply:

• A strong commitment to international understanding and peace demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal and community service activities
• A bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience as a minimum, with strong academic achievement
• A minimum of three years’ combined paid or unpaid full-time relevant work experience (master’s degree) or five years’ relevant work experience with current full-time employment in a mid- to upper-level position (professional development certificate)
• Proficiency in a second language (master’s degree) or in English (professional development certificate)
• Strong leadership skills

Eligible groups
Citizens of any country of the world

Participating Institutions
Affiliated institutions include:

• Chulalongkorn University , Bangkok, Thailand (professional development center)
• Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , USA
• International Christian University , Tokyo, Japan
• University of Bradford , West Yorkshire, England
• University of Queensland , Brisbane, Australia
• Uppsala University , Uppsala, Sweden

Fields of study
Fellows can earn either a master’s degree in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution.

Number of awards
Each year, up to 110 Rotary Peace Fellows are selected, consisting of up to 60 master’s degree fellows and up to 50 professional development certificate fellows

Sponsorship duration
Whole duration of program.

Master's degree has a 15- to 24-month course program. Study timelines differ according to each university’s schedule. There is a two- to three-month practical internship during summer break. The Professional development certificate is a 3-month course of two sessions per year (January-April and June-August). There is a two to three weeks of field study incorporated into its curriculum.

Scholarship benefits
The Rotary Peace Fellowship includes: tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, internship/field study expenses.

Method of Application
Interested candidates must apply for Rotary Peace Fellowships through their local Rotary club. Use the Club Locator to find Rotary club contact information. If your hometown does not have a Rotary club, try entering the names of nearby cities. You also can try searching for Rotary club websites.

The fellowship application and selection process consists of three levels: club, district, and world. There is no limit to the number of qualified candidates a club and/or district may submit to the world competition.

DEADLINES:
Each district must set its own deadline for clubs to submit applications to the district selection committee. District-endorsed Rotary Peace Fellowship applications are due to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July each year.

PLEASE NOTE:
If you have difficulty finding or contacting a Rotary club in your area, contact Rotary Peace Centers staff at rotarycenters@rotary.org for assistance.

Individuals applying immediately after obtaining an undergraduate degree are generally not strong candidates for Rotary Peace Fellowships. People with disabilities and members of Rotaract clubs are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Individuals who previously participated in the Ambassadorial Scholarships program, or were Peace Fellows in the professional development program at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, are required to wait a minimum of three full years before applying for a master's degree fellowship.

Individuals who participated in the Rotary Peace Centers master's degree program are not eligible for the professional development program at Chulalongkorn University.

Rotary started with the vision of one man—Paul P. Harris - a Chicago attorney who formed one of the world’s first service organizations, the Rotary Club of Chicago, on 23 February 1905.

Application Deadline: 1 July 2014
Open to International students: Yes

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60 USA and Europe Scholarships at European School of Economics for International Students Worldwide

ESE Scholarships Competition - ‘Do only what you love’

Course(s): Several fields/Essay writing
Course Level: MSc, MBA, short courses, Executive programmes
Provider: ESE Review Committee
Country to Study in: USA, UK, Spain, Italy

Scholarship Description
The European School of Economics (ESE) is proud to announce the opening of the ESE Scholarship competition for the April 2014 intake.

ESE will grant 60 scholarships to ambitious and qualified students for all Short Courses, Executive Programmes, Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science Programmes.

The scholarships are available for all 6 ESE campuses in Milan, Florence, Rome, Madrid, London and New York.

The primary interest of this scholarship award is to promote and encourage a new education theme called ‘Do only what you love’, by creating opportunities for a new generation of international leaders with the capacity and determination to face big challenges.

Eligibility
Scholarship awards will be made based on the quality of the essay and the fulfilment of other basic entrance requirements as listed below.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Master of Science (MSc) AND Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programmes:
Entrance into one of the Master Programmes or the MBA at ESE requires the completion of the course application and submission of the following documents to the Admissions Office at the ESE centre of interest:

• A good first degree (second class honours or GPA 3.0 and above)
• Resume/CV + Personal Statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• IELTS/TOEFL score
• Three photographs (passport size)
• Photocopy of passport/ID
• Financial Statement/Income Statement

ESE Short Course Programmes AND ESE Executive Programmes:
Entrance onto the ESE Short Course Programmes and ESE Executive Programmes requires the completion of the course application and submission of the following documents to the Admissions Office at the ESE centre of interest:

• Official copy of the school leaving certificate or post‐secondary school records if available
• Intermediate English language level
• Photocopy of passport/ID document
• Three passport‐sized photographs

English Proficiency:
Candidates who have completed their studies in the English language (at least 2 years) are not required to present a language qualification (TOEFL or IELTS).

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries worldwide

Participating Institutions
The European School of Economics (ESE).

ESE has 6 campus centers in: London, Madrid, New York, Florence, Milan, Rome

Fields of study
The scholarship is available for the following courses:

(A). Short Courses:

• Events Management
• Fashion and Luxury Management
• Sports Management
• Music Industry Management
• Hospitality Management
• Art and Cultural Management

(B). Executive Programmes:

• Visionary Leadership Programme
• Food & Beverage

(C). Postgraduate Programmes:

• Master of Science
• MBA

Number of awards
A total of sixty (60) scholarships (10 per each ESE campus)

Sponsorship duration
ESE Scholarships are renewable depending upon regular academic performance and progression

Scholarship benefits
The scholarships available for the programmes are divided as follows:

• 12 awards of 50% (2 per each campus)
• 24 awards of 30% (4 per each campus)
• 24 awards from 10% to 20% (4 per each campus)

Tuition Fee does not include resit fees, books, accommodation, and fees due upon extension of the student’s study.

Method of Application
Candidates are asked to write an essay in English on the text taken from the book ‘The School for Gods’, as well as to fulfil the admission requirements. Please see the official 'Competition Guidelines' (link to it is below) for the essay subject/title.

Candidates should complete the Application form online followed by the submission of the required documentation within the requested deadline of the competition to one of the following email addresses:

• ese.competition2014@uniese.it – Applicants for Florence, Rome, Milan and Madrid Campuses
• ese.competition2014@eselondon.ac.uk – Applicants for London Campus
• ese.competition2014@ese.edu – Applicants for New York Campus

It is important to read carefully the official 2014 ESE Competition Guidelines(PDF) for detailed information and also to visit the official website (link to it is below) to access the online application.

DEADLINES:
Please submit your essay together with your completed application form no later than April 15th, 2014 to the above-mentioned email addresses in order to be considered.

The candidacy deadline is the 15th of April 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
To complete the registration it is important to observe the rules and requisites of the committee:

• APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
• APPLICANTS THAT FAIL TO PROVIDE THE REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION WITHIN THE DEADLINE REQUIRED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

If you are selected for a scholarship, you will be notified by email.

The Registration fee (for BSc, MSc, MBA and Short Courses) must be paid in full at the time of Admission to the programme

The primary interest of the ESE Review Committee is to promote and encourage a new education project called ‘Do only what you love’ to 60 ambitious and qualified students. Read more about this in the official Competition Guidelines (link to it is above).

ESE is a British College of Higher Education in Business Studies, multicultural, international and with a pragmatic approach. Over 1200 big corporations collaborate actively with ESE in the internship programme that is amongst the most advanced in the world.

Application Deadline: 15 April 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for School Leaders from Developing Commonwealth Countries

CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarship for Educators

Course(s) Offered: Education management
Course Level: Postgraduate Certificate
Provider: CIAPS
Country to Study in: Nigeria

Scholarship Description
The Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) is pleased to announce the establishment of the CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarship for Educators, which awards are part of the CIAPS Scholars schemes for 2015 entry.

These CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships are part of the new CIAPS Scholars Scholarship programmes, which will directly benefit students entering postgraduate degree in education in 2015.

For this scholarship scheme, CIAPS is looking for teachers and school managers who are pursuing higher learning so that they can play a part in making their school and society a better place.

Eligibility
In order to be eligible to apply students must:

• Hold a first degree of at least lower second-class standard, or higher qualification.
• Have been offered and accepted his or her offer of a place at CIAPS, 2015 International Postgraduate Certificate in School Management programme.
• Be Commonwealth citizens or be residents in a developing Commonwealth country.
• Refugees or people working with organisations linked with developing Commonwealth countries are also considered.

Selection Criteria
:
Students will be selected on the basis of a Personal Statement and Interview.

A good personal statement must not exceed 1000 words and it will be a chance to tell CIAPS about yourself, why you think you deserve this scholarship and how you think it will help you serve yourself and your school once you graduate.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL Commonwealth countries

Participating Institutions
The Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS), Lagos, Nigeria

Fields of study
The International Postgraduate Certificate in School Management programme.

Other professional courses offered at CIAPS in 2015 include:

1. Project Management;
2. Journalism;
3. Business Administration;
4. Banking and Finance;
5. Senior PA and Executive Assistant;
6. Education.

Number of awards
There are a total of twenty (20) scholarships available

Sponsorship duration
Awards are for the tuition fees of successful applicants at CIAPS for the whole duration of the recipient's one-year study programe

Scholarship benefits
There is a total scholarship worth of Five Million Naira (N5 000 000).

Individual Scholarship
:
Every successful applicant can receive up to Three Hundred Thousand Naira (N300,000) towards his or her tuition fees at CIAPS for the duration of the recipient's one-year International Postgraduate Certificate in School Management study.

Method of Application
Step 1: Complete the CIAPS Scholarship Application Form online.


Step 2: Carefully compose your Personal Statement (remember the 1000 word limit).


Step 3: Email your carefully composed Supporting Statement to scholarship@ciaps.org.

Only electronic copies of the Supporting Statement and Applications will be accepted. Don't forget to send both.

Please visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information and online application form.

DEADLINES:
All applications should be submitted by Saturday 21 February 2015

PLEASE NOTE:
Successful applicants will be notified of results by SMS, emails and notice posted on CIAPS website.


These awards, as commonwealth scholarships for school leaders and management, are employment opportunities in education.

The Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) is a Lagos based center for international advanced and professional studies that offer postgraduate and professional programmes in Banking, Business Studies, Education, Media and Journalism. It is the first paperless academic institution in Africa.

CIAPS is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, learning and understanding in the service of society.

Application Deadline: 21 February 2015
Open to International Applicants: No

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Announcer:
Prof. Anthony A Kila (Centre Director)

Anthony Kila is a Jean Monnet professor of Strategy and Development. He is currently Director of studies at CIAPS; the Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies. He is a regular commentator on the BBC and he works with various organisations on International Development projects across Europe, Africa and the USA. He writes from Cambridge in England, UK.

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