ESSAY DESCRIPTION
Writers are asked to submit a first-person narrative describing enterprise solutions to poverty that are faith-based, faith-inspired, or interfaith efforts. Illustrations may come from any domain, including healthcare, education, consumer products, human rights, and others; examples must represent innovative private solutions to public problems.

WHO MAY SUBMIT AN ESSAY
This essay competition is open to all participants globally.

REQUIREMENTS
The essay should be no longer than 2000 words, in English, and each submission should start with a 100-word abstract and a 100-word biography of the author. The abstract, biography, and any sources you may cite are separate from the 2000 word count for the essay.

AWARD
US$5,000.00 each

CONTACT INFORMATION
SEVEN at info@sevenfund.org.

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The National Youth Commission will be sending twenty (20) young cadres to participate in the ASEAN Young Leaders Training Program from October 11 to 31, 2010.

The ASEAN Young Leaders Training Program is a key program launched by the All-China Youth Federation with the aim of enhancing friendly relationship between China and ASEAN countries and promoting the friendship and mutual trust of the young generations. During the three-week program, the attendees will learn basic Chinese language; study Chinese history, culture, politics, economy; visit enterprises, governments, schools, communities and rural areas in Guangxi and Beijing; and interact with Chinese youth.

WHO MAY APPLY

1. Filipino citizen;
2. Must be 25 to 40 years old;
3. Must be able to communicate well in English both in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills (English is the teaching language);
4. Willingness to participate in the discussions and activities
5. Physically fit to travel (Physical Examination Certificate is required)
6. Must have valid passport six months before the departure date of the program

REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must send their completed application forms (from the NYC) by mail, fax, or email no later than September 1 to the following:

National Youth Commission (NYC)
c/o Juliet Carolino
4th Floor Bookman Building, 373 Quezon Ave., Quezon City
Tel./Fax: (02) 781-1406
Email: julietNYC2009@gmail.com

FUNDING
The Chinese organizer will cover the expenses including international flights, as well as tuition, food, accommodation, insurance and cost of organized visits in China. Participants will shoulder their own domestic transportation costs and visa fee.

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
It is a fellowships program that provides a grant to successful applicants to carry out a project during the fellowship period of one month to one year in a country or countries (currently confined to Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand).
The API Fellowships Program offers two (2) categories of Fellowships: API Senior Fellowships and API Fellowships. The categorization is based essentially on the age of the applicant.

WHO MAY APPLY
Anyone involved in the production and exchange of knowledge or ideas in line with the goals of API Fellowships Program. This includes academics, researchers, media professionals, artists, writers, NGO workers, social workers, public servants and others who work for the betterment of society.

General eligibility:
- Applicants must hold the nationality or proper resident status in one of the five (5) Participating Countries and reside in the country at the time of application;
- Applicants must attend an interview at a designated date and place;
- The proposed project by the applicant must take place and should be completed within the period of July 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012 (Note: The fellowship period must be continuous.);
- Applicants must have a basic knowledge of English or a laungage(s) spoken in the country(ies) where the proposed research and/or activities are conducted; and
- Applicants must be based in the region/country and will continue to be so in the future.

The API Senior Fellowships are meant for those with an established track record as a public intellectual and who are at least 40 years of age, as of August 31, 2010. The project may be carried out for a minimum of one (1) month to a maximum of twelve (12) months. Up to four (4) API Participating Countries may be visited.

In addition to the general eligibility above, the applicants for the API Senior Fellowships must:

- Be 40 years of age or more as of August 31, 2010 (exceptions may be made);
- Have the ability and experience to conduct research projects and/or professional activities in the Participating Countries other than the applicant’s native country or country of residence;
- Undertake the proposed research projects and/or professional activities in up to four (4) of the Participating Countries, but in a country(ies) other than the applicant’s native country or country of residence;
- Undertake the proposed research projects and/or professional activities for a continuous period of between one (1) and twelve (12) months (Note: The fellowship period must be continuous.); and
- Have the ability, influence, and means to disseminate the results of their research projects and/or professional activities.

The API Fellowships are for those under 40 years of age, as of August 31, 2010. The project may be carried out for a minimum of four (4) months to a maximum of twelve (12) months. Up to two (2) API Participating Countries may be visited.

In addition to the general eligibility above, the applicants for the API Fellowships must:

- Be under the age of 40 as of August 31, 2010 (exceptions may be made);
- Have the ability and desire to engage in research projects and/or professional activitites in the Participating Countries other than the applicant’s native or country of residence;
- Have a strong potential to contribute to their field in the future; – Undertake the proposed research projects and/or professional activities for a consecutive period of between four (4) and twelve (12) months (Note: The fellowship period must be continuous.); and
- Undertake the proposed research projects and/or professional activities in up to two (2) of the Participating Countries, but in a country(ies) other than the applicant’s native country or country of residernce.

REQUIREMENTS
An application must include:

1. Application Form
Please select your native country or country of residence to download the application form at www.api-fellowships.org
2. A Cover Letter
A cover letter with brief introduction of yourself and details of why you are applying for the API Fellowships Program.
3. A Curriculum Vitae
A full CV, written in English with details of your education, professional career, publications, and achievements. (Not more than three (3) pages in length.)
4. Two Reference Letters
If these are not in English, you must provide an English translation. These letters should be addressed to the API Fellowships Program, and be written within three (3) months before the deadline for submission.
5. A Project Proposal
Your project proposal must address to the following questions (in less than five (5) pages):
What is your project? Please answer in detail.
Why do you want to carry out this project?
Why are you the right person to do this project? (mention relevant previous experience.)
How are you going to do it? (methodology)
What will be the outputs (research paper, video, performance, etc.) and how will you disseminate it?
How does the project contribute to the goal of API?
What are your past achievements and future plans as a public intellectual? (organization, advocacy, publication, etc.) How will this Fellowship help you?

Note 1: Project proposals written by persons other than the applicant him/herself are NOT acceptable.
Note 2: Plagiarism in the project proposal is also strictly prohibited.

Please submit the all above documents in one envelope addressed to the Partner Institution in your country.

PHILIPPINES
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School of Social Sciences, Ateneo de Manila University
Address: Ground floor, Center for Community Services (CCS) Building
Social Development Complex, Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108 Philippines
Contact Person: Ms. Isabel Consuelo A. Nazareno / Ms. Reina Rose A. Perez
Tel: +63-2-426-6001 +63-2-426-6001 ext. 5205
Fax: +63-2-426-1279
E-mail: inazareno_api@yahoo.com / api@admu.edu.ph

FUNDING

A stipend and housing allowance for the time spent overseas on the project, the amount varies by country;
- International transportation costs, for one round trip only;
- Domestic transportation allowance;
- Research allowance to cover computer costs, field expenses, books, translation fees, etc.; and
- Travel insurance during the fellowship period.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 August 2009

CONTACT INFORMATION
The Nippon Foundation
International Program Department
Address: 1-2-2 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8404 Japan
URL: http://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/eng/
Tel: +81-3-6229-5181 +81-3-6229-5181
Fax: +81-3-6229-5180
E-mail: api@ps.nippon-foundation.or.jp

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The Asia Leaders Programme offers a Master of Arts Dual Degree Programme, a shared initiative between the Nippon Foundation and the University for Peace, in collaboration with Ateneo de Manila University. This programmeaims to provide participants from Japan and other Asian countries with an opportunity to pursue a peace studies post graduate degree with a content-based language-training module.

In this 19-month intensive academic programme, the participants undertake courses at Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines as well as at UPEACE headquarters in Costa Rica. It is accomplished in three terms after the initial language-training module. The programme begins in April.

SCHOLARSHIP
Participants accepted in the programme will be automatically granted full scholarships provided by the Nippon Foundation. A full scholarship includes: tuition fee, the language module, academic materials, air travel and living expenses during the period of studies.

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The goal of the Quota Scheme is to give students from developing countries in the South, Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia, relevant education that would also benefit their home countries when they return after graduation.

The programme also contributes to strengthen Norwegian institutions of higher education’s participation in global knowledge cooperation.

The Norwegian government provides scholarships for students from developing countries in the South and countries of Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia under the Quota Scheme. The overall objective of the Quota Scheme is to promote the internationalisation of higher education.

WHO MAY APPLY
The Quota Scheme is for certain developing countries (like the Philippines) that are on the DAC-list issued by OECD, and is eligible for students from the category of “ lower middle-income countries” and under. Also, the scheme accepts students from Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Palestinian students from the Palestinian Authorities.

The process of allocating quota places focuses on a purposeful distribution according to country, area of study and institution of higher education.

REQUIREMENTS
The Norwegian universities and university colleges participating in the Quota Scheme have an English version of their website, where applicants can find more detailed information about the admission requirements for each course offered. Below are some general requirements.

Students usually apply for a degree course which is based on continuation of their studies in their home country, or a course which can be a joint part of a degree course in their home country ( joint degree or sandwich programmes). Most of the programmes are at the Master or Ph.D. level, but the Quota Scheme also offers certain professional studies.

Students must apply directly from their home country and must have stayed at least one year in their home country directly prior to the planned course of study at the Norwegian university/university college.

Basic general requirements
All candidates should typically have the following basic qualifications:

Secondary school certificates
Minimum two years of higher education from your home country

The Quota Scheme as a rule only enrols students from institutions which have collaboration agreements with Norwegian universities or university colleges. Norwegian institutions usually do not admit free movers (individual applicants) to this scheme. Only in very special cases can free movers be considered. Please contact the Norwegian institutions for individual information.

To find out which institutions collaborate with Norwegian institutions, please refer to the websites of the Norwegian institutions.

Students who come to Norway as self-financed students will, as a rule, not be considered as being qualified for the Quota Scheme.

SCHOLARSHIPS
The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund ( Statens Lånekasse) is responsible for managing the financial support provided for the Quota students. Each student receives the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent educational programme. About 30 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 70 per cent as a loan. However, the loan portion is waived when the student returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study. Normally, the financial support will not not exceed a time span of four years for one definite study plan, or a combination of two programmes.

Additional financing
Travelling expenses for entry into Norway can be reimbursed (fixed price). Students can apply for one annual home visit if the educational programme lasts more than one year, as well as financial support for travelling expenses for field work during the course of study. When the student returns home within 3 months after finishing the course, the cost of travelling home is covered by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.

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WHO MAY APPLY
This is open to all nationalities

REQUIREMENTS
Students are asked to present a concept of a temporary hospitality structure (tent, artefact, sign, shelter, platform, exhibition…), describing it both under the spatial and functional point of view, either through a text or a visual project (a drawing, a photomontage, or another technique chosen by the student).
The structure should be aimed at being placed within the urban context, where it could become a catalyst for social relations, enabling exchange and interaction amongst people of different age, origin and culture. It should be designed to be temporary
and flexible, and it should allow a collective use (by multiple users at the same time). Its design should try to suggest an innovative way of using space and therefore shaping the interaction of users with and within it.

The concept must include:

a brief text description (max 2 A4 pages)
a visualization of the project (max 4 A3 plus any material on
a digital support (CD, DVD, UBS key with pictures, 3D renderings, drawings, etc. in a pdf format).
Each candidate should think about the proposal on the basis of his/her experience and work style, so that the proposed structure or intervention highlights the personal creative, artistic or curatorial skills.

SCHOLARSHIP
The winner will be awarded of a full scholarship for the first year of NABA two-year Master of Arts Degree in Visual Arts and Curatorial Studies, starting in January 2011.
The scholarship will be confirmed for the second year if the student will comply with specific academic requirements (average grade not less than 27/30 and at least 40 credits of the 1st year obtained by September, 2011).

CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, download the competition announcement at the NABA website or email INFOMASTER@NABA.IT

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REQUIREMENTS
A 10 to 15 pages marketing plan, with a specific focus on communication
campaign, promoting the place you love the most and you would like to share the knowledge of with as many people as you can.

The plan shall:

research the targeted market (whom are you going to talk to?);
provide “snapshots” of the segmentation of this market;
create a grassroots/viral style communication campaign for each segment that you have identified;
provide key visuals (press campaign, web-site, logo, etc.).
The provision of an aggregate budget for the communication campaign, though not mandatory, will be considered a plus.

SCHOLARSHIP
The winner will be awarded a full scholarship for the first year of NABA two-year Master of Arts Degree in Communication Design, starting in January 2011.
The scholarship will be confirmed for the second year if the student will comply with specific academic requirements (average grade not less than 27/30 and at least 6 exams of the 1st year passed by September, 2011).

CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, download the competition announcement at the NABA website or email INFOMASTER@NABA.IT

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WHO MAY APPLY
This is open to all nationalities

REQUIREMENTS
Candidates shall present, according to the kind of project they choose to develop
a script/execution of at least 2 typed pages, and/or journal, in paper or as a blog, and/or 20 slide presentation to describe the project (including text+images).

SCHOLARSHIP
The winner will be awarded a full scholarship for the first year of NABA two-year Master of Arts Degree in Film and New Media, starting in January 2011. The scholarship will be confirmed for the second year if the student will comply with specific academic requirements (average grade not less than 27/30 and at least 6 exams of the 1st year passed by September, 2011).

CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, download the competition announcement at the NABA website or email INFOMASTER@NABA.IT

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

WHO MAY APPLY
This is open to all nationalities

REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should develop a personal investigation – be it a project or a theoretical/critical essay. There are no constraints n terms of presentation techniques; any support and technique is accepted: from essays to Mind Maps, from videos to 3D simulations, from Physical Computing to Interface Design.

SCHOLARSHIP
The winner will be awarded of a full scholarship for the attendance to NABA one-year Master program in Digital Exhibit and Set Design, starting in January 2011.

CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, download the competition announcement at the NABA website or email INFOMASTER@NABA.IT

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WHO MAY APPLY
This is open to all nationalities

REQUIREMENTS
Students have to submit no more than three A3-format drawings, a brief report in English and the same material on digital support (CD/DVD).
The reference scale is free but it has to be specified; the project, however ideal it might be, has to refer to a real situation/ environment of student’s choice.

SCHOLARSHIP
The winner will be awarded of a full scholarship for the attendance to NABA one-year Master program in Interior Design “New Domestic Landscapes”, starting in January 2011.

CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, download the competition announcement at the NABA website or email INFOMASTER@NABA.IT

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