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10Aug 2022 by webteam

The Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program

The Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program brings high school students from countries of strategic importance to the United States for an academic year to advance the U.S. foreign policy goals of promoting civil society, youth leadership development, and lasting ties between Americans and the people of participating countries. Applicants compete for YES scholarships through a rigorous, merit-based selection process. While on program, participants live with American host families, attend high school, and engage in community service and civic education activities. Since 2003, nearly 13,000 students from over 45 countries have participated in YES. To apply check the website below. ——————— For US Citizens Advance Your Global Competitiveness and Cross-Cultural Understanding through an Academic Year Study Abroad Scholarship The YES Abroad…

26May 2022 by webteam

June 3: Applying for a U.S. Student Visa (hosted by the U.S. Consulate Mumbai)

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Have you received an admission offer from a U.S. University? Are you ready to apply for your student visa? Don’t miss these free virtual sessions on “Applying for a U.S. Student Visa” on June 3, during which a Consular Officer from the U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai will provide important information and advice about applying for a student visa. If you have received your I-20 or admission letter from a U.S. University, please register for one of the student visa sessions. Seats are limited. Don't miss this opportunity to access accurate and up-to-date information about student visas directly from a Consular Officer. Session: Applying for a U.S. Student Visa Date: June 3 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Sign-up: https://bit.ly/USStudentVisa22…

09Jul 2021 by webteam

How to do grad school applications abroad (humanities & social sciences edition)

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Putting down some thoughts on how to approach PhD applications to Global North universities from my own experiences of doing applications in the Fall 2020 cycle (a tough year!). I’ll be starting grad school in Fall 2021, and a lot of friends and peers have already asked for advice since they plan to apply in the coming cycle. So I thought of collating a guide. Feel free to shoot questions or amendments after reading this. This is a broad primer for humanities and social science scholars. Which means that, disclaimer: this advice is not 100% foolproof and there are local, context-specific variations you have to account for. But I will try to walk you through some of the basics of the application cycle, from its early prep phase to its culmination in a decision. Some…

29Jun 2021 by webteam

Career Opportunities for Indian Youth in Japan

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Japan with its seriously dwindling population is putting out the red carpet to attract youth to work there.

17May 2021 by webteam

Find 5+ Fully Funded Graduate Programs

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For those of you planning to apply to graduate school this year or next, I'm writing today to emphasize an important piece of advice. I encourage you to apply to at least 5 graduate programs at once. Here's why! First, this approach will provide you a greater chance of success in getting into at least one, but possibly 2 or more, programs that offer you full funding. Having several offers on the table gives you more negotiating power for a greater funding package and also acceptance off waitlists. Also, it's important not to put all your eggs in one basket. This is because many factors can change over the course of the year after you apply - factors that will be out of your control - like pandemics, cuts to program funding, the need to diversify…

15Apr 2021 by webteam

Seed Awards 2021

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Winners receive a matching grant* up to€15,000 and a 12-month support package Who can apply? All eco-inclusive enterprises* from eligible countries: Botswana Ghana India Indonesia Malawi South Africa What will it take to win? You are an innovative market-driven enterprise providing solutions to social and environmental problems You have the intention and potential to become financially sustainable Your enterprise is in partnership between different stakeholder groups Your enterprise is locally founded and locally led. Your enterprise has potential for scale-up and replication Your enterprise is operational and in the early to growth stages social and environmental problems Register & apply at app.seed.uno Click Here for the detailed brochure

24Mar 2021 by webteam

UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development: Call for Nominations 2021

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Three prizes of US$ 50,000 to be won | Deadline: 30 April 2021 UNESCO is launching the call for nomination for the 2021 UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Generously funded by the Government of Japan, since 2015 the Prize rewards exceptional projects and programmes in the field of Education for Sustainable Development. In 2021, three winners will be rewarded with USD 50,000 each and will be invited to establish a long-term collaboration with UNESCO by joining the ESD for 2030 Global Network (ESD-Net). Learn more in this UNESCO update

01Mar 2021 by webteam

International dual and joint degrees to get green light

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India is set to greenlight dual and joint degrees awarded by Indian universities with international partners as part of its internationalisation plan being pushed through forcefully since its inclusion last year in the National Education Policy (NEP), a blueprint for the next decade. Foreign universities had already started to explore such opportunities, while noting the challenges of setting up joint or dual degrees. India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman flagged up the change in her budget speech on 1 February, saying: “To promote enhanced academic collaboration with foreign higher educational institutions, it is proposed to put in place a regulatory mechanism to permit dual degrees, joint degrees, twinning arrangements and other such mechanisms.” This has opened the door to universities overseas looking for Indian partnerships. “It was spoken about in the budget…

19Jan 2021 by webteam

How to Build a Great Relationship with a Mentor

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The research is clear: People with mentors perform better, advance in their careers faster, and even experience more work-life satisfaction. But many people don't know how to find a mentor or establish a relationship. Summary: While 76% of working professionals believe that a mentor is important to growth, more than 54% do not have such a relationship. If you’re one of these people, there are a few things you can do to find a mentor and build a strong relationship: define your goals and specific needs; write a “job description” for your ideal mentor; search for mentors through your second-degree network; make the ask (and keep it simple); have a first meeting; create a mentorship agreement; and follow up to say thank you over the long term. The research on the power…

15Feb 2019 by Yazdi Tantra

Pathways Summer Announcement

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Summer Internships at FDA for undergrads and grad students. Please apply directly through USAjobs or contact the individual noted in the email below: Lakesha Miner On Tuesday, February 19 2019, the FDA Pathways Team will post a summer internship vacancy to USAJobs. This temporary summer appointment has a not-to-exceed date of September 30, 2019. Students may work full-time or part-time schedules. This is a developmental program offered during the summer months while interns complete their education. Please note that there will be significant interest in this job announcement. Thus, this announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. EST on 02/25/2019 OR at 11:59 p.m. EST on the day that 120 complete applications have been received, whichever comes first. Please encourage interested parties to complete their application on the first day this announcement…