Academic Opportunity

  Global Climate Challenge 2023 Application Deadline:  November 9, 2022. As global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, climate change is disrupting economies and affecting lives, but it is not too late to limit the increase in global temperature. The Global Climate Challenge is designed to enable young people (18-30 years) to explore, start and grow ideas that will help accelerate the shift to net zero emission They are looking for ideas, projects and business solutions that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, supporting the move to net zero emissions more quickly. They  welcome ideas at any stage and from anywhere in the world. Benefits Benefits Unlock Your Potential Develop your skills, confidence, and future prospects with help from skilled mentors and as part of a supportive global community. Accelerate Your big Idea Get FREE access to a world-leading Digital Incubator program to help develop your project or business idea. Make an Impac...

  Global Refugee Challenge Application Deadline:  November 9, 2022. In 2021, 89 million people worldwide were forced to flee their homes due to conflicts, natural disasters, fear of persecution and human rights violations. As new refugee crises emerge, and as existing ones reignite or intensify, the need for action is now. The Global Refugee Challenge is designed to enable young people (18-30 years) to explore, start and grow ideas that will help create a settled future for refugees. They are looking for ideas, projects and business solutions that will support refugees and enable them to rebuild their lives. They welcome ideas at any stage and from anywhere in the world. Benefits Unlock Your Potential Develop your skills, confidence, and future prospects with help from skilled mentors and as part of a supportive global community. Accelerate Your big Idea Get FREE access to a world-leading Digital Incubator program to help develop your project or business ...

  Yale Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program Application Deadline:  December 7, 2022. The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program is a four-month, full-time residential program based out of Yale’s Jackson School of Global Affairs. The Program runs annually from mid-August to mid-December. The Program allows World Fellows to expand their vision, learn from each other, and grow personally and professionally. World Fellows contribute to Yale’s intellectual life, give talks and participate on panels, collaborate with peers, audit classes, and mentor students. Key components of the Program are: WEEKLY SEMINARS Good Society. World Fellows present to each other their vision for making the world a better place, what they do professionally, and how they contribute to building a ‘good society.’Salon. World Fellows host distinguished guests for discussions on key topics, expanding their knowledge and challenging their views. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT World Fellows rec...

  The Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships Application Deadline:  November 30, 2022. Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s largest university , recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T’s distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world. Few other universities offer as great a diversity of programs and resources. U of T is committed to providing a learning experience which benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. U of T has 700 undergraduate programs(external link) in Humanities & Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Commerce & Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Kinesiology & Phys...

  U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program 2022 Application Deadline:  January 15, 2023. The U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program (USSP) , authorized by the U.S. Congress and funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program that provides opportunities for Master’s and Bachelor’s degree study at the University of Hawai‘i in fields that are directly relevant to the development needs of Pacific island countries. It will also enable the recipients to obtain a broader understanding of the United States. The scholarship program will include a mentoring component with a possible follow-on summer internship, and readily accessible opportunities for participation in host family and volunteer service programs. Candidates from the following countries, who meet specific selection criteria, are eligible for the program: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, ...

  UBC International Scholars Program awards Application Deadline:  November 15, 2022. UBC’s International Scholars have the potential to make a difference in the world. They are high academic achievers who have demonstrated exceptional extracurricular activities, show a desire to create global change, and are dedicated to giving back to their schools and communities. Four prestigious need-and-merit-based awards are available through UBC’s International Scholars Program. UBC offers approximately 50 scholarships each year across all four awards. The applicants won’t select which award they wish to receive when submitting their application – Their team will automatically consider them for their eligible recognition. Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award: This award recognizes international undergraduate students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, exceptional leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and community service, and reco...

  Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS) Application Deadline:  December 31, 2022. Call for GEMS applications for the 2023 intake is now open. The Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS) program aim to bring the best and brightest PhD students to Monash University Malaysia, where they can work with top-class research teams on some of the world’s core challenges. The GEMS program offers 15 scholarships each year from 2022 to 2024, and scholarship recipients will be funded for 39 months. Each PhD student will be supervised by a team of staff in Malaysia and Australia, and as such, the program will include a paid placement in Australia for up to 12 months. Areas of study Refer to ‘Research topics’ below. Candidates are permitted to select up to 2 preferred research topics only. A research proposal for each selected research topic must be submitted with your application. Research topics School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS) School of Business ...

  Commonwealth Shared Scholarship programme 2022-23 Application Deadline:  December 13, 2022. Commonwealth Shared Scholarship applications are now open! This is your opportunity to apply for a Scholarship to study a Master’s course in the UK that will help you achieve sustainable development. The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship programme is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth. By attracting individuals with outstanding talent and identifiable potential from all backgrounds and supporting them to become leaders and innovators on returning to their home countries, the CSC’s work combines sustainable ...

  DAAD/UCA-Programme 2022 Application Deadline:  November 30, 2022. The primary aim of this grant programme is to support doctoral studies in the fields of engineering, informatics, economics, business administration, communication studies/media science and earth and environmental sciences for suitably qualified candidates. A subsequent teaching position at the University of Central Asia (UCA) is possible. The UCA is located in the towns of Naryn (Kyrgyzstan), Tekeli (Kazakhstan) and Khorog (Tajikistan). The UCA is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network and aims to be a promoter of an intellectual and economic transformation in Central Asia, particularly its mountain communities, by providing an internalltionally recognised standard of higher education. Benefits monthly payments of 1,200 Euro payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover travel allowances on a yearly basis: research allowance Under certain circumstances, gran...

  Radboud Scholarship Programme 2023 Application Deadline:  February 28, 2023. The Radboud Scholarship Programme is a very selective scholarship programme. It offers talented, highly motivated, non-EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a scholarship for a complete English-taught Radboud University Master’s degree programme. Each year, a number of partial scholarships are awarded within the Radboud Scholarship Programme for the duration of one of the English taught Master’s degree programmes (with the exception of Erasmus Mundus Master’s programmes and joint-degree Master’s programmes). For 2023/2024, a maximum of 26 Radboud Scholarships are available: Faculty of Arts (1), Faculty of Law (9), Faculty of Medical Sciences (1), Nijmegen School of Management (2), Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies (1), Faculty of Science (10), Faculty of Social Sciences (2). Benefits A Radboud Scholarship will reduce your tuitio...

  IMPRS ProEng - PhD positions in Engineering and Mathematics Application Deadline:  November 20, 2022. The International Max Planck Research School for Advanced Methods in Process and Systems Engineering (IMPRS ProEng) is a graduate school jointly run by the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems (MPI) and the Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (OVGU). In their structured PhD program, talented junior scientists have the opportunity to obtain a doctorate under excellent research conditions, a multidisciplinary environment and close scientific supervision. Through an innovative concept of combining cutting-edge mathematical and systems-oriented engineering research driven by challenging questions arising from the analysis, design and optimization of chemical and biochemical processes, the school has been bringing together researchers from various engineering areas, natural sciences and mathematics. We investigate problems of process and s...

  Harvard University MBA Scholarship 2022 Application Deadline:  June 1, 2023. Call for Harvard University MBA Scholarship 2022 is open now!! Focusing single-mindedly on the betterment of mankind, the Boustany Foundation awards scholarships to exceptionally talented individuals, creates life-changing opportunities for less privileged children and encourages tolerance between different cultures. The Boustany Foundation believes that providing highly talented individuals with the opportunity to maximize their potential can have profound and wide-ranging effects that resonate far beyond their own particular field. Established in 2006 by Nabil Boustany and his son Fadi, the Boustany Foundation is present in Switzerland and Monaco. The two entities share a similar vision although each has its own Board of Directors representing a diverse range of nationalities and backgrounds. Preceding the Foundation itself, the first Boustany Scholarship was awarded in 1997 to an MB...

  Application now open for UPG Sustainability Leadership Class of 2023 Application Deadline:  December 31, 2022. United People Global (UPG) is now accepting applications for #UPGSustainability Leadership Program 2023. UPG Sustainability Leadership is the world’s largest sustainability leadership training and applications for the Class of 2023 are open to young adults. Are you a passionate citizen, aged 18 to 35, that believes your actions can support your local community and that every small positive action can make the world a better place? Then you are welcome to apply for the 2023 Program, please see more below. In spring 2022 UPG commits to train and certify a minimum of 500 additional young leaders from all over the world by spring 2022. And to offer 60 of them an immersive 1-week experience on an island in the USA: the Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership. Program Details After three completed trainings (2019 and 2022) the program has certified ...

  Volunteering Opportunity at Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 FIFA World Cup Volunteer Programme is going to be the ‘Largest Volunteer Activation’ in Qatar’s history. Starting in November 2022, the program is the biggest event in Qatar. The FIFA Volunteers will get the opportunity to work in FIFA, arranging meetings, and different tasks. A total of 20,000 enthusiastic volunteers will work across 45 functional areas at official and non-official sites such as stadiums, training sites, the airport, fan zones, hotels, and public transportation hubs. Volunteers will help prepare Qatar for the FIFA World Cup 2022™, supporting events and projects in spectator services, hospitality, marketing, catering, transportation, workforce management, and other areas. There will be many major milestones between now and the tournament, giving volunteers plenty of opportunities to make your mark. Benefits The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will take place from 21 November to 18 December, but some vo...

  Fully Funded GIFT Internship Program in Korea 2022 Application Deadline:  November 30, 2022. South Korea is inviting applicants to apply for the GIFT Internship Program 2022 . Fully funded international internships are offered to the undergraduate students of the third and final year (fourth year) who are interested in ferrous tech studies and can participate in lab activities and show interest in the system. The GIFT internship program is a fully-funded internship program offered by the Graduate Institute of Ferrous & Energy Material Technology. The GIFT Internship program’s duration is approx. 4 weeks and will take place at Pohang University of Science and Technology. It is a private-sector research institute in South Korea; Pohang University has been ranked 1 st  in the category of 50 young Universities. According to QS Global World Ranking, it is ranked 77 th  best university. The GIFT Internship Program is offered in summer as well as winter. The...

  Asian Youth Leaders Organization (AYLO) Internship Program Application Deadline:  December 1, 2022. Asian Youth Leaders Organization (AYLO) provides internship for motivated undergraduate/graduate students with diverse backgrounds to work at our events/programs. AYLO internship program is now open. Successful candidates will be involved in respective areas with different roles and responsibilities. The interns are expected to undertake the following roles and responsibilities: ​ Events Executive Support in operating current events (such as conferences, conventions, talks and forums) Support in creating and planning new events Assist in researching and analyzing information, materials and studies for all events Assist in the preparation and implementation of the communication and outreach strategy Programs Executive Support in conducting current programs (such as exchange programs, study programs and cultural programs) Support in creating and designing ...

  MPIL Journalist Internship Programme 2022 Application Deadline:  December 1, 2022. The Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law is a leading institution in the fields of international law, comparative public law, and European law and represents one of the most vibrant intellectual communities on the European and global scene. Its directors as well as doctoral and postdoctoral researchers carry out top-notch research in all areas of public law, ranging from the use of force to global constitutionalism, from international human rights law to European constitutional law. Research might take the form of cooperative, multi-year projects involving many researchers, or individual theses and articles. In addition, every year the MPIL hosts numerous guests from many different countries, who significantly enrich the academic discourse and life of the Institute. Benefits The MPIL internship programme offers the opportunity to get acquainted ...

  Call for Expression of Interest – Internship Programme for Africa (RAF) Application Deadline:  January 1, 2023. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger and achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. they believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger. The Internship Programme of Human Resources aims to attract talented young women and men who are strongly motivated to share their new perspectives, innovative ideas and the latest research experience in FAO’s domains. The Programme provides a learning opportunity for the participants to supplement their academic knowledge with a practical work assignment in a field related to the work of FAO. Through the FAO internship experience, interns will contribute to the UN Sustainable ...