Eastern Partnership and the EU: On the Way to a Deeper Cooperation

The 2nd National Selection Conference of EYP Armenia on “Eastern Partnership and the EU: On the Way to a Deeper Cooperation” will take place on 1-3rd November, 2013 in Yerevan, Armenia. More than 100 delegates from all regions of the country and abroad will come together for this three-day program to discuss the specified topic under the motto “I.D.E.A: Initiate, Debate, Empower, Advocate”.

The session will be hosted by one of the best and well-equipped universities in Yerevan, American University of Armenia. In the scope of the National Selection Conference, the delegation of 3 people will also be chosen based on the Independent Jury’s assessment and the voting of the 100 delegates to represent Armenia at the 75th International Session of European Youth Parliament in Riga, Latvia in March of 2014.

The call for officials, the media team and international delegates has been launched. The delegates will be allocated in the 7 committees to discuss the assigned topics in the scope of “Eastern Partnership and the EU: on the way to a deeper cooperation” broad theme. The EYP Armenia team will be also organizing a range of evening activities to create platform for non-formal and cultural communication as a supplement to the academic aspect of the conference, including Euroconcert, pub crawl, walking tour in Yerevan, etc.

Who Can Apply?

The conference is open to young people 15-28 year-old, active youth, students coming from Armenia, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Participation Fees

Participation fee for Armenian delegates is 5 Euro (covering lunch, coffee breaks, conference materials). Participation fee for international delegates (including journalists) covering accommodation in the Guest House is 35 Euro, without accommodation – 5 Euro. Yet, there is no participation fee for Chairs. International delegates should tae care of their own travel costs to and from Yerevan.

Application Process

If you want to gain an unforgettable EYP experience, fill in the online application form here.
If you want to apply as a chair or journalist, use the following application here.

Deadlines:

• Deadline for the International participants: October 1, 23:59 CET
• Deadline for the Armenian participants: October 5, 23:59 CET
• Deadline for the Chairs and the Media team: September 25, 23:59 CET

More information on the upcoming 2nd National Selection Conference, including detailed description of the topics and fees can be found in the info package here.

Mawista Scholarships for Extraordinary Personalities 2013/2014

Diversity enriches the educational landscape. Therefore, Mawista wants to provide students with unconventional curriculum vitas with the necessary support to fulfill their educational aspirations. The main focus is on the applicant’s personality and personal background rather than hard criteria like GPA or length of study. To apply for this scholarship, you have to show us how your extraordinary personality contributes to the diversity in the educational landscape:

• You have changed your field of study multiple times but have finally found your true calling?
• You are a long-term student and proud of it?
• You grew up in a commune but decided to study business administration?
• You came from China to Germany in order to study vitriculture?
• In your high-school diploma you had a D in mathematics but decided to study the subject nevertheless?
• You had to break down extraordinary barriers to reach your goals?

We are looking for people who are breaking with established stereotypes and have achieved or experienced the unusual. If you count yourself among this group then apply now. International as well as German students are equally encouraged to apply. 

The scholarship:

Supporting diversity is taken seriously by us. The scholarship recipient receives a monthly scholarship of 500 Euros during a 12-month period. This way you have more time left to fulfill your educational aspirations.

Who can apply: 

There are no limitations of the country of origin. Students from all over the world can apply for this scholarship.

How to apply:

Apply now by sending us the attached application form and a short curriculum vitae at paradiesvogel@mawista.com

Selection process:

• Applications can be submitted online until the 15th of January 2014.
• Our jury selects five finalists untilthe 30th of January 2014.
• A winner will be chosen through public vote. The public vote will be held from the 1st until the 15th of February 2014.

Read more

Oxford Undergraduate Scholarships for Low Income Countries

A number of Reach Oxford scholarships are offered to students from low income countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because suitable educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries.

Scholarships are available for new students applying for an undergraduate degree in all subjects except for medicine. Not all colleges are able to offer Reach Oxford Scholarships every year. If you are accepted by a college that is not participating in the scheme, this will not prevent you from applying for and being awarded a scholarship. If your application is successful, arrangements will be made to transfer you between colleges.

Eligible to apply for the scholarship are candidates from the low-income countries.

This scheme is only suitable for candidates of the highest academic ability who have outstanding examination results. However, financial need and social commitment are also major criteria for selection. Applicants should be intending to return to their country of ordinary residence following their studies.

Scholarships

The scholarship covers university fees and college fees, a grant for living expenses and one return air fare per year for the period of 3 or 4 years, depending on course length.

How to Apply

Candidates must first apply for admission to the University by 15 October 2013. 

Students should note they must apply for admission to the University before they can be considered for a Reach Oxford Scholarship. The University is unable to consider any scholarship applications from students who have not been offered a place at Oxford.

Scholarship applications for 2014 entry will then open in December 2013 and close in February 2014 (exact dates are to be confirmed).

Read the official call

September Opportunities for Young Media Makers

Screening grants available for human rights films

Deadline: September 30th
Movies that Matter offers up to EUR 5.000 (US$ 6.675) and advice to initiate human rights film festivals and help circulate and exhibit human rights films in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
For more information, please see the call on youthpress.org

GEO-5 Travel award for journalists and bloggers

Deadline: October 15th
Bloggers and journalists from all around the world are encouraged to submit their work.
The United Nations Environment Programme UNEP announced a two-category competition for the best published (1) newspaper or magazine article, and (2) blog post, on a topic related to the GEO-5 related to the Latin America and Caribbean region.
Entries can be in Spanish or English (regional languages in which GEO-5 is currently available).
For more information, please see the call on youthpress.org 

Call for Press Delegates at the Hamburg Model United Nations, 5-8 December, Germany

Deadline: September 30th
Apply for the press team of the biggest Model United Nations in Germany: The Hamburg Model United Nations, which will be held between 5 and 8 December. The 2013 theme is Taking Sustainability Seriously- Resolutions for Environmental Balance, Peace, and Social Justice.
For more information, please see the call on youthpress.org.

EU Health Prize for Journalists

Deadline: September 30th
The European Commission has opened a call for submissions for the fifth edition of the EU Health Prize for Journalists. It is awarded to stimulate high-quality journalism that raises awareness of issues related to healthcare and patients’ rights.
For more information, please see the call on youthpress.org. 

Savewater! International Photography Competition

Deadline: September 30th
In its sixth year, the Savewater! photography competition calls both aspiring and professional photographers to get snapping and capture the value of water in an image. The competition is designed to recognize creative talent by capturing imagery that depicts the value of water as the key focus. Entries are judged on portrayal of the theme ‘Celebrating the value of water’ as well as photographic quality, including composition, creativity and artistic quality, visual impact and technical competence.
For more information, please see the call on youthpress.org.