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Showing posts with label Scholarships for Africans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scholarships for Africans. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

RIO TINTO SCHOLARSHIPS 2016

by Unknown  |  in Zambia at  6:52 AM

Rio Tinto plc, together with CEPMLP, acknowledges the importance of contributing worldwide to sustainable mineral resources development.  As part of the CEPMLP/Rio Tinto Partnership agreement, the CEPMLP are offering fully funded postgraduate scholarships leading to the degree Mineral Law and Policy LLM .
The award will offer the successful candidate:
  • Payment of academic tuition fees
  • 12 monthly stipends for living expenses for a single student
  • An arrival allowance and thesis/assignment allowance
Applicants eligible for consideration should:
  • Already hold a degree of an equivalent standard to at least a good UK upper second class honours degree or higher
  • Be able to demonstrate a high level of English language competence (minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with no component less than 6.0)
  • Display intellectual ability and leadership potential
  • Have a proven track record and potential to rise to positions of influence
  • Preferably be qualified lawyers having had some post-degree work experience in mining in the government, private sector, or academia
  • Be a national and resident of the following countries at the time of applying for the award, and go on to complete the degree within 12 months and return to their home country at the end of the period of study:
  • Chile
  • China
  • Mongolia
  • Namibia
  • Peru
  • Botswana
  • Kazakhstan
  • Laos
  • Serbia
  • Zambia
The application deadline is 31st May 2016 with successful recipients expected to commence study in September 2016 so please submit all applications by this date.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2015

by Unknown  |  in Scholarships for Africans at  12:41 AM
Award:  A full scholarship for a ‘preferred university’ master program (a complete list is available at www.worldbank.org/scholarships) in development studies outside of the applicant’s country of citizenship or residence. Scholarship includes full tuition and fees, a monthly living stipend, round-trip air tickets and travel allowance. Upon completion of the program JJ/WBGSP scholars must return to their home countries to apply their new skills to their countries’ social and economic development.
Core Eligibility Criteria:
·         A national of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow;
·         Not a dual citizen of a developed country;
·         Holds a Bachelor (or equivalent) degree;
·         Have at least 3 years of recent development related experience
·         Not be a staff member (which includes consultants) or relative of a staff member of the World Bank Group.
Application Process:
The application guidelines, complete list of criteria and online application are available on the World Bank Scholarships Program website: http://www.worldbank.org/scholarships
Completed applications, including the application form and two professional references, must be submitted online by 12:00pm EST on Thursday March 19, 2015.
Around 150 awards will be announced by-mid July 2015.
For further information please visit the Scholarships Program website: www.worldbank.org/scholarships.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

2015 Korean Government Scholarships for International Students

by Unknown  |  in Scholarships for Africans at  9:36 AM
Deadline: 31 March 2015
Open to: International students from selected countries
Scholarship:  The full tuition is paid by NIIED, monthly allowance of 900,000 won, round-trip economy class ticket

Description

The Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) is designed for international students who wants to pursue higher education in Korean Universities.
66 Universities (or Institutes) designated by NIIED can be host institutions:
Ajou University, Chung-Ang University, Dongguk University, Ewha Womans University, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Hanyang University, Hongik University, Inha University, KDI School of Public Policy and Management, Konkuk University,  Kookmin University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea Polytechnic University, Korea University, Kyonggi University, Kyunghee University, Myongji university, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Sangmyung University, Seoul Nat’l University, Seoul Nat’l University of Science and Technology, Sogang University,Sookmyung Women’s University, Soongsil University, Sungkyunkwan University,The Graduate School of Korean Studies in the Academy of Korean Studies, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, University of Science & Technology,University Of Seoul, Yonsei University, Changwon National University, Chonbuk Nat’l University, Chonnam Nat’l University,Chungbuk Nat’l University, Chungnam Nat’l University, Daegu University, Daejeon University, Donga University, Dongseo University, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gyeongsang Nat’l University, Hallym University, Handong Global University, Inje University, Jeju National University, Jeonju University, Kangwon Nat’l University, Keimyung University, Kongju Nat’l University, Konyang University,Korea University of Technology and Education, Kumoh Nat’l Institute of Technology,Kyungpook Nat’l University, Kyungsung university, Pai Chai University,  Pukyong Nat’l University, Pusan Nat’l University, Silla Univerity,  Soonchunhyang University,Sunchon National University, Sunmoon University, University of Ulsan, Wonkwang University,  Woosong University, Yeungnam University.
Detailed information about the fields and majors offered by the listed eligible universities can be found in the University Information section on the GKS website.  Applicants must choose their desired fields of study from the listed programs in the University Information section provided by participating universities.
Night schools, Seasonal schools, and schools through Internet are not allowed.

Scholarship

  • Airfare: A round-trip economy class ticket
  • Monthly Allowance: 900,000 won(KRW) per month
  • Research Allowance: 210,000 won for students in human and social sciences; 240,000 won for students in natural and mechanic sciences per semester
  • Relocation (Settlement) Allowance: 200,000 won upon arrival
  • Language Training Fee : The full costs up to 1 year
  • Tuition: All admission fees are waived by the host institution. The full tuition is paid by NIIED.
  • Dissertation Printing Costs: 500,000 ~ 800,000 won for the costs related to a printing dissertation
  • Medical Insurance: 20,000 won per month(limited insurance coverage) will be provided to the university for students.
  • Special fund for students proficient in Korean language (TOPIK level 5 or 6): 100,000 won per month(Commencing from the main program)

Eligibility

  • Both applicant and his/her parents must be citizens of the foreign country.
  • Applicants cannot have Korean citizenship.
  • Applicants should be in good health, both mentally and physically, to stay in Korea for a long period of time.
  • Should be under 40 years of age as of 1 September 2015.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as of August 31st, 2015.
  • Applicants who are enrolling or have already enrolled in the same academic program in Korea as the one they are applying for will not be admitted.
  • For Master’s program (or Integrated Master’s & Doctoral program): students who hold a Bachelor’s degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than Bachelor’s degree
  • For Doctoral program: students who hold a Master’s degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than Master’s degree.
  • Applicants who are expecting the adequate diploma should present their diploma by August 31st, 2015 before entry.
  • Should have a grade point average (G.P.A.) at least 2.64 on a 4.0 scale, 2.80 on a 4. 3 scale, 2.91 on a 4.5 scale or grades/marks/score of 80% or higher from the previous attended institution.
  • If the grade is difficult to convert to percentage, official explanatory documents from the attended university are required.
The scholarships are targetted to students from the following countries:
Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Canada(Quebec), Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, The United Kingdom, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia
See the complete list of eligible countries at 2015 KGSP guidelines.

Application

Applicants can apply for the scholarships through the Korean Embassy in their home country or a participating Korean University. See the websites of Korean Embassy (Consulate) in your own country or the  universities in Korea in which you want to study in.
The selection process for applicants will proceed in three steps:
  1. Firstly, applicants must be selected by the institution he or she is applying through (a Korean embassy, or a designated university).
  2. Secondly, applicants who passed the first round must be selected by the NIIED Selection Committee.
  3. Finally, applicants who passed the second round must gain admission from a university.
The application deadline is 31 March 2015.
It is important to read the scholarship guidelines and visit the official website for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: niied@moe.go.kr.  
If you are from Azerbaijan, Any inquiry on the above-mentioned information can be made to the Embassy as follows :
Lee Hyunjoo (azeremb@mofa.go.kr)
Tel. +994-12-596-7901~
Address :
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Hasan Aliyev street, cross1, house12, AZ1078, Baku, Azerbaijan

2015 P&G Internship in Johannesburg, South Africa

by Unknown  |  in South Africa at  9:27 AM
Deadline: TBA
P & G invites students that are currently registered at a Kenyan University and are in their final year of study to apply for its Internship Program.P&G is giving you the opportunity to gain an unforgettable work experience and the chance to interact with different cultures and organisation dynamics.
Internship duration: May 1st -July 31st
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria
  • Final year students currently registered at a Kenyan University
  • Valid passport with at least 6 months until expiry date
  • Leadership position in a university society will be an asset
  • Ready to face a challenging experience
Benefits
  • Rewarding & Challenging Work from Day 1 - You’ll hit the job running with challenging projects that allow you to improve peoples’ lives in small but always meaningful ways every day, while rapidly growing your skills.
  • The Best Training and Career Development - You will have the support of Company experts, balanced with business unit & functional training courses to ensure your successful on-boarding.
  • Opportunity to earn a Full Time Offer - We value our intern program as it is our key pipeline to full time employment. Each year between 70-80% of our interns receive full-time offers so it is extremely important to us that you have a positive experience. You are the future of our company!
  • Opportunities to Socialize & Network - From events organized for people from your immediate area of the business to Corporate-wide activities, you’ll get to know other interns, full-time employees and senior management.
Application Process
Apply online and and you would be invited to go through the entire P&G Selection process below:
  • complete an online assessment
  • write a Reasoning Test
  • complete  interviews
For more information, visit P&G

2015 Coca-Cola MENA Scholarship

by Unknown  |  in Tunisia at  9:26 AM
Deadline: March 7, 2015
The application for the Coca-Cola MENA Scholarship Program is now open. The Coca-Cola Company & the US Department of State have once again partnered to sponsor 100 university students from across the Middle East, North Africa and Near Asia to attend a month-long summer entrepreneurship program at Indiana University’s prestigious Kelley School of Business, one of the top ranked business programs in the United States. This multi-faceted, immersion scholarship program is designed to give a group of students the opportunity to learn about business education through an accelerated curriculum.
The program, which begins in late June 2015, is fully funded including travel to and within the United States, accommodations, meals, and university and visa fees. Please note that the program will take place during Ramadan and that the travel dates can’t be amended. Indiana University is well aware of Ramadan and will make accommodations for attending scholarship winners.
Eligibility
All Candidates must :
  • Have nationality and currently reside in one of the following countries from which you are applying and must have a valid passport for international travel.
    • Algeria
    • Egypt
    • Jordan
    • Morocco
    • Palestine
    • Tunisia
  • Have zero or limited travel experience to the United States.
  • Be currently enrolled in a university and between the ages of 18-24 years old
  • Be fluent in English and has a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Be able to travel from June 20th through July 25th
Please note that Ramadan will take place during the majority of the program dates and that the travel dates can’t be amended. Indiana University is well aware of Ramadan and will make accommodations for attending scholarship winners.
How to Apply
All you have to do is .
All you have to do is follow these 4 steps:
  1. create an account using this link.
  2. Think of an idea that can make your country better (cease an opportunity or meet a necessity)
  3. Share your business idea on how to Make Tomorrow Better in your country
  4. Get as much friends as you can to vote for your idea that’s it!!
The 20 ideas with the most votes will automatically make it to the semi-final round. Following the semi-finals, 12 final winners will be selected and will win scholarships to attend the program at Indiana University.
For more information, visit 2015 Coca-Cola MENA Scholarship Program.

Saturday, January 3, 2015

Civil Society Scholar Awards

by Unknown  |  in Tunisia at  10:56 AM
The Civil Society Scholar Awards (CSSA) support international academic mobility to enable doctoral students and university faculty to access resources that enrich socially engaged research and critical scholarship in their home country or region.
The awards support activities such as fieldwork (data collection); research visits to libraries, archives, or universities; course/curriculum development; and international collaborations leading to a peer-reviewed publication. 
Civil Society Scholars are selected on the basis of their outstanding contributions to research or other engagement with local communities, to furthering debates on challenging societal questions, and to strengthening critical scholarship and academic networks within their fields.
Eligibility Criteria
The awards are open to the following academic populations:
  • Doctoral students of eligible fields studying at accredited universities inside or outside of their home country;
  • Full-time faculty members teaching at universities in their home country.
Candidates must be citizens of the following countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea, Haiti, Kosovo, Laos, Libya, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Myanmar/Burma, Nepal, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Serbia, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, or Yemen.
  • Project duration: 2–10 months
  • Eligible dates: August 1, 2015–August 31, 2016
  • Maximum funding requests: $10,000 for doctoral students; $15,000 for faculty members
For more eligibility criteria, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions document in the Download Files section.
Ineligibility Criteria
Applicants may not request grant assistance for the support of:
  • federal and/or state taxes;
  • computer hardware, software or other computer-related equipment;
  • automobile-related expenses;
  • tuition/academic fees if the activity is not for the first year of a doctoral program;
  • conference attendance which is not part of a larger research project;
  • applications from more than one individual.
Ineligible fields include: business administration, management training, computer science, finance/banking, marketing, engineering, hard sciences (physics, biology, chemistry, etc.), mathematics, medical sciences, or teaching English as a foreign language/language instruction.
Applicants with permanent resident status, dual citizenship, and/or asylum seekers in Australia, Canada, European Union, New Zealand, Nordic Countries, or the United States are not eligible to apply.
Students or faculty currently enrolled in master’s degree programs are not eligible to apply.
Guidelines
Competition for the CSSA awards is merit-based. Selection will be made on the basis of proven academic excellence, a clear and justifiable need for international travel to complete the research project, and relevance of the project to the development of open society in the applicant’s home country. 
Selected grantees may be invited by CSSA to attend short-term trainings/summer school, and a participant conference during the grant period. Travel costs and accommodation for these events will be covered by CSSA.
Complete guidelines on the conditions of these awards are available in the Download Files section.
Applicants are strongly suggested to submit their application online.
Alternatively, applicants may submit an application in hard copy and submit it to one of the offices noted in the guidelines.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Fellowship, Building Capacity for Ocean Management, Fiji, Kenya, Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands

by Unknown  |  in Scholarships for Africans at  5:51 AM
Closing date: Saturday, 28 February 2015
Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program
Fellowship Guidelines for 2015
Building Capacity for Ocean Management
Oceans contain the greatest diversity of life on Earth, yet less than 3 percent of the world's oceans are protected and more than 60 percent are located in international waters, outside any one country's jurisdiction. WWF is working around the world to protect oceans and the human and marine communities that depend on them.
WWF's mission in the Pacifc and in the Indian Oceans is to ensure strong stakeholder participation to conserve rich oceans and coastal diversity and address threats from climate change, overfshing, and unsustainable marine resource management.
Fellowship Overview
To build local capacity across the Pacifc Ocean and the Indian Ocean, WWF's Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) is offering fellowships to future conservation leaders to enable them to pursue graduate-level study (master's and PhD) in conservation- related felds. The goal of the program is to empower individuals to advance marine conservation in their home countries.
Applicants may apply for up to two years of funding and request up to $30,000 per year. The application deadline is 28 February 2015. Interested applicants are invited to visit www.worldwildlife.org/efn for more information.
Research Questions for PhD Candidates
In addition to the above criteria, PhD candidates should address one of the following research questions in their application and within their doctoral program:
  • What would a feasible, effective and effcient seafood traceability program consist of in your country?
  • What would a feasible and effective MPA monitoring system consist of in your country?
  • What are innovative ways to strengthen marine policy enforcement in regional waters where the 'rule of law' is not suffciently strong?
Eligible Countries
Candidates from the following countries are eligible to apply:
  • Fiji
  • Kenya
  • Madagascar
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Solomon Islands
  • Tanzania
Focus Areas
The following are eligible felds of study for fellowships:
  • marine science
  • environmental policy, law or governance
  • sustainable global fsheries management
  • ecosystem management
  • fisheries management
  • improving fisheries data collection and monitoring
  • species conservation
  • climate change adaptation
Eligibility Criteria
  • You must be a citizen and legal permanent resident of an eligible country.
  • You must have at least two years of conservation-related work or research experience.
  • You must have a demonstrated commitment to working in conservation in an eligible country.
  • Your research or academic program must address one of the focus areas listed.
  • You must be enrolled in, admitted to, or have applied to a master's or PhD program anywhere in the world.
  • You must plan to begin your studies no later than January 2016.
  • You must commit to working for at least two years in your home country after the completion of your degree.
  • You must not have received a Train Scholarship or Fellowship in the past.
  • You must contact EFN if you are a WWF employee, consultant, or previous EFN grant recipient.
How to Apply
Applicants can access the online application at: www.worldwildlife.org/efn
February 28 2015
Candidates must submit a completed application with all supporting documents by this deadline.
Please email questions to efn@wwfus.org. Please include your nationality.

Saturday, November 29, 2014

2015 PHD Scholarship for International Students in China

by Unknown  |  in Scholarships for Africans at  1:18 AM
Deadline: March 30, 2015

Location: China.
Type: Fully Funded.

China Scholarship Council is inviting application for full scholarship for international students. Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD degree level in the field of Civil Engineering and Hydraulic Engineering at China Three Gorges University. Scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation fees, insurance, registration fees, monthly living allowance and establishment stipend. The application deadline is 30th of April.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the university eligibility criteria.
Programs open for the scholarship application of academic year 2015-2016:
  • PhD program in Civil Engineering
  • PhD program in Hydraulic Engineering.
What does it cover?
  • Accommodation fees
  • Insurance
  • Registration fees
  • Monthly living allowance
  • Establishment Stipend

Friday, November 14, 2014

2015 Young Leaders Visitors Programme for North Africans at Swedish Institute’s

by Unknown  |  in Tunisia at  4:11 AM
Deadline for applications is December 12, 2015.
The Swedish Institute’s Young Leaders Visitors Programme (YLVP) is an intercultural leadership programme that aims to lay a foundation for dialogue and knowledge sharing among young leaders from the Middle East, North Africa and Sweden.
The YLVP is designed to provide the participants with new skills, broadened networks and innovative tools to strengthen their work to drive social change in their respective contexts.
The participants are visionaries who are in a position to make a difference. They are young, open-minded leaders in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, West Bank-Gaza*, Yemen and Sweden who are actively working for democracy and human rights within the spheres of society, culture, politics and media.

Who can apply to YLVP?

To apply to Young Leaders Visitors Programme you have to:
  • Be an engaged leader within the spheres of society, culture, politics or media (for example project managers, youth leaders, journalists, bloggers, activists, youth politicians, cultural workers, civil servants, lawyers and pedagogues).
  • Work actively for democracy and human rights.
  • Be between 20-32 years old (at the time of the start of the programme).
  • Have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English.
  • A citizen of Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, West Bank-Gaza*, Yemen or Sweden
The programme comprises of four weeks of intensive work divided into two modules:
Module 1: YLVP in Sweden (17 May-5 June, 2015) 
This module offers experience-based intercultural leadership training and personal as well as group development. It also involves advanced hands-on training with the use of cutting-edge social media tools. Exchange of experiences and creative strategies in the work for social change takes place through seminars and workshops with facilitators working actively in these fields.
Module 2: YLVP in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region (21-27 November, 2015) 
Module 2 offers an opportunity to maintain, build and expand your network. All participants will meet again in one of the participating MENA countries to continue the exchange and follow up the development of their work.
Benefits

Accommodation, food and travel

All costs related to accommodation, food and transport during the YLVP are covered by the Swedish Institute. The Swedish Institute will also arrange and pay for your air travel to and from Sweden and to the location of the second module of the programme in the MENA region. Participants are themselves responsible for costs related to transport within their own countries

Insurance

During the programme in Sweden all participants will be insured against acute illness and accident through the Swedish State Group Insurance and personal insurance by The Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Service Agency (Kammarkollegiet).
Application Process
A complete application consists of:
  • A completed YLVP Application Form 2015 in English,  including your contact details and the contact details of two reference persons.
  • An updated CV in English
  • A photo (not compulsory)

Important dates

  • Deadline for applications: December 12, 2014
  • Google Hangout interviews: 26 January-6 February
  • Accepted applicants will be informed by: 26 February
  • YLVP module 1 in Sweden: May 17-June 5, 2015
  • YLVP follow up in the MENA region (location to be confirmed): November 21-27, 2015
How to Apply:
Application Form is available at: www.si.se/ylvp or contact : [email protected]

2015 Junior Fellows Internship Programme at United Nations University , Japan

by Unknown  |  in Scholarships for Africans at  4:10 AM
Application Deadline: November 16 2014
Spring 2015 :2 February to 29 May 2015
The United Nations University Office of the Rector recruits highly qualified applicants to work as Junior Fellows at the UNU headquarters in Tokyo. Junior Fellows are recruited through a competitive application process twice per year for a period of four months. Graduate students interested in the work of the United Nations — and in particular, UNU — are encouraged to apply.
The underlying principles of the Junior Fellows Internship Programme at the Office of the Rector are centred on creating a dynamic, challenging and rewarding experience for graduate level students and young professionals. Successful candidates will contribute to the work of the Office of the Rector, the United Nations University, and the UN system as a whole. The programme provides opportunities for the development of new skills and knowledge and is a unique and constructive setting for the practical application of capacities acquired through graduate studies.
The programme places a strong emphasis on the training, guidance, and hands-on experience that form the foundation of a successful and beneficial internship.
The programme opens with a one-week orientation designed to familiarize junior fellows with UNU, their co-workers, facilities and the working processes within the Office of the Rector. The knowledge and practical experience gained will also be beneficial to those candidates seeking a career in the United Nations. Junior fellows at the Office of the Rector can expect to gain valuable work experience while contributing in meaningful ways to UNU’s mission.

Criteria

The qualifications that are considered in each application process include, but are not limited to, the following. The candidate:
  • is currently pursuing or has recently completed postgraduate studies (master’s or doctoral), preferably in a field related to the University’s work;
  • is under 32 years of age at the time of application;
  • must not have more than 5 years of work experience in their related field;
  • has a native or near fluent command of written and spoken English;
  • has excellent research, writing and analytical skills;
  • can establish and maintain effective working relations with people from diverse backgrounds;
  • demonstrates resourcefulness and creativity in problem-solving;
  • has advanced computer skills: sound, hands-on, knowledge of standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.); and
  • has a demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and more specifically, in the work of the United Nations University.
Benefits:
  • Junior Fellows are provided office space and facilities, as appropriate for their work, and are provided a monthly stipend in addition to a fixed transportation allowance for their commute to and from the UNU headquarters building.
  • Junior Fellows also enjoy free access to the headquarters’ library and gym and have the unique opportunity to learn about, contribute to and provide assistance in the organization of conferences, lectures and academic forums and symposiums that take place throughout the year.

Application Process

The application process is conducted in two stages. Instructions for each stage are detailed below. Any application that does not comply with the information provided on this page will not be considered.

Stage 1

The first stage of the application process is designed to measure the applicant’s motivation and background and assess how the applicant’s qualifications meet the criteria for selection. Stage 1 requires submission of the documents listed below (a-e).
Documents
a)  Application form — Download and complete the application form. The form may be completed using MS Word or printed and filled in by hand.
b)  Cover letter — Address your letter to the attention of the Office of the Rector Internship Committee. Your cover letter should not be longer than one single-sided page and should include the following:
i. your motivations for applying to the programme;
ii. how you feel you may contribute to the work being done at the Office of the Rector;
iii. how this programme relates to your future career goals.
c) Résumé or c.v. — Provide detailed descriptions of education history, work history, and leadership or extracurricular activities. Your résumé or c.v. may not exceed two single-sided pages.
d) Two letters of recommendation — Arrange for two letters of recommendation from referees who are familiar with your character and who have agreed to write a recommendation on your behalf. UNU reserves the right to contact your referees.
e) Funding plan — Download and complete the “Funding plan”, outlining the source, amount, and duration of actual and/or projected funding while in Tokyo.
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