Taiwan Foundation for Democracy’s 2013 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award

April 4, 2013 By fundsforngos Leave a Comment

The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy is acceptingapplications for the 2013 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award (ADHRA). This Award is given oneindividual or organization that has made significant contributions to the advancement of democracy or human rights in Asia through peaceful means.

As the first national democracy assistance foundation in Asia, the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy is committed to supporting courageous individuals andgroups who build democracy, stand up for justice and defend human rights, especially those in our home region.

The Award consists of a sculpture and a US$100,000 grant from the TFD to support the ongoing work of the laureate, to be presented at an official ceremony in Taipei on December 10th, International Human Rights Day.

Nominations are open to the public from April 1st, and TFD Chairman Wang Jin-pyng invites you to send us yournomination for the 2013 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award.

To submit a nomination, you have to download the official 2013 ADHRA Nomination Form and refer to the enclosed instructions. All nomination materials are due no later than June 30, 2013. 

For more information, visit this link.

Human Rights Scholarship (HRS) Program in Sydney, Australia

April 1, 2013 

By fundsforngos3


Deadline- 31 October 2013

Local or International applicants are invited to apply for Human Rights Scholarship (HRS) programs to pursue graduate research studies at the University of Melbourne. This Scholarship is offered to thosewho are able to demonstrate their commitment to the peaceful advancement of respect for humanrights.


Required documents-

• A clear statement (maximum of one page) outlining how applicant intended studies relate to the human rights field and will further understanding of human rights.
• A statement (maximum of one page) that demonstrates (by noting activities applicants have been engaged in) their commitment, over a period of time, to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights.
• A reference that comments on applicants involvement in human rights. Applicants referee may, for example, work for a human rights organization. Applicants referee is asked to provide their contact details.
• Any other letters of recommendation or support applicant wish to provide that are relevant to their application (optional).
• A 25-word summary outlining how applicants area of study will contribute to the field of human rights.

Scholarship offers-

• a living allowance of $28,000 per annum (2013 rate)
• a Relocation Grant of $2,000 awarded to students who are moving from interstate in order to study at the University of Melbourne or $3,000 awarded to those who are moving from overseas
• Thesis Allowance of up to $420 (2013 rate) for masters by research and up to $840 (2013 rate) for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates
• paid sick, maternity and parenting leave

Eligibility criteria

• Applicants for the HRS must be able to demonstrate that their commitment to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights extends beyond their academic studies (such as voluntary work and/or work experience).
• A high H2A (ie. 78-79% and above) is the minimum grade average usually required to be competitive for an HRS.
• Applicants must have applied for, or be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree* in the human rights field at the University of Melbourne.
• Applicants who have commenced their graduate research degree must have at least 12 months full-time or equivalent candidature remaining
• Graduate research degrees have a research component of at least 66%.
• International students must have an unconditional course offer at the University of Melbourne for the course for which they seek the support of a HRS.
• Applicants seeking a HRS to undertake a graduate research degree must normally meet the academic requirements that apply to the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS).

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Cartoon contest on press freedom open

Deadline: 4/1/13

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/cartoon-contest-press-freedom-open-worldwide

Cartoonists worldwide can participate in a contest celebrating press freedom.

The Doha Centre for Media Freedom (DCMF) has organized its DCMF World Press Freedom Cartoon Contest.

The DCMF aims to honor the bravery and creativity of courageous cartoonists and journalists who use their work to speak out against restrictions imposed on the media and society. Topics can include censorship, crackdowns on media outlets and attacks on journalists.

Each participant can contribute only one cartoon to the competition, which should address a media freedom or censorship issue from 2012 - 2013.

Cash prizes of US$1,500, US$1,000 and US$800 will be awarded to the three winners.

The submission deadline is April 1.

For more information, click here.

Reuters offers reporting course

Deadline: 2/25/13

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/reuters-offers-reporting-course-worldwide

Journalists worldwide working for broadcast news organizations can apply for fellowships to attend a course in London.

TrustMedia, a Thomson Reuters Foundation Service, offers a writing and reporting course May 13 - 17.

The core activity concerns the actual writing and reporting of news, as practiced by Reuters and other global agencies. Practical exercises form the core of the program, with an emphasis on improving basic reporting and writing skills including accuracy, impartiality, speed, clarity and structure.

Applicants must be currently working as a journalist or regular contributor to broadcast media organizations. They must be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in journalism in their country, have at least two years’ professional experience and a good level in spoken and written English.

Full bursaries are available for journalists from the developing world/countries in political transition working for organizations with no resources for training. Bursaries include return air travel (economy class), accommodation and a modest living allowance.

Thomson Reuters Foundation also offers training for journalists from any region from an organization that has the resources to fully cover the costs of the program.

The deadline is April 1.

For more information, click here.

Environmental photography contest open

Deadline: 5/5/13

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/environmental-photography-contest-open-worldwide

Professional and amateur photographers worldwide can enter a contest.

The European Wind Energy Association and the Global Wind Energy Council are accepting entries for the Global Wind Day 2013 photo competition.

Participants are invited to submit photographs that capture personal stories behind wind energy technology. Each photograph should include a short text (no more than 300 words).

The text should describe where and how the picture was taken, and explain the decision behind capture that exact moment. It can also include personal views on wind energy and the photographer's relationship to it.

The global first-prize winner will receive an Amazon voucher with a value of EUR€1000 (US$1,290). There will be five runners up; one per continent (Europe, Asia, America, Africa and Australasia). Each continental winner will receive an Amazon voucher with a value of EUR€250 (US$320).

The deadline is May 5.

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Human rights reporting contest open

Deadline: 5/31/13

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/human-rights-reporting-contest-open

Journalists from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Germany can participate in this contest.

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development in collaboration with Deutsche Welle broadcasting corporation is accepting entries for the German Development Media Awards. The aim of the contest is to honor journalists reporting on human rights and development issues.

Entries must have been published or broadcast in print, radio, television or online media between January 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013. Works must be written in one of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian or Spanish.

The seven winners will receive cash prizes at EUR€2,000 (US$2,575) each. In addition, the awards also cover the costs for each of the seven winners to attend the awards ceremony to be held August 14, 2013 in Berlin, Germany.

The deadline is May 31.

For more information, click here.

Scripps Howard Semester in Washington open

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/scripps-howard-semester-washington-open-worldwide

Undergraduate journalism or communications students worldwide who are fluent in English can apply for an internship in Washington.

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) will select two international students for the fall 2013 Scripps Howard Foundation Semester in Washington Internship Program, designed to give students abroad an opportunity to cover events in the U.S. capital, as well as to report and write feature stories for the Scripps Howard Foundation Wire.

Interns will work at the Scripps Howard News Service September - December. Stories written by Scripps Howard interns may be published in newspapers across the United States.

ICFJ will pay for round-trip economy airfare to and from the United States, housing, a per day meal/living/transportation allowance, and health insurance for the duration of the program.

Apply by April 13.

For more information, click here.

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR): Senior Minority Fellowship Program

March 6, 2013 By fundsforngos3

Deadline- 29 March 2013

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights(OHCHR) has announced Senior Minorities Fellowshipprogram for those persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious or linguistic minority groups. The missions of this program is to get -depth understanding and appreciation of the international human rights system and mechanisms, especially those dealing with minority issues, through work experience with IPMS. Fellowship will be conducted in Geneva, Switzerland. Fluency in English is required.

The Senior Fellow is expected to return to his/her country with an enhanced set of skills and expertise to contribute towards the promotion and protection of human rights of persons belonging to minorities at the national, regional or international level.


Fellowship offers-

Monthly stipend that will cover basic living expenses in Geneva, as well as return ticket home and basic health insurance

Eligibility & Criteria-

• Candidates must belong to a national, ethnic, religious or linguistic minority group. They should also have-
• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political sciences, international relations or related fields.
• A minimum of four (4) years of work experience in the field of minority rights. Proven research and drafting skills are highly desirable. Experience in building the capacity of NGOs and other civil society actors will be an asset.
• Candidates must be fluent in English. Other language skills including Spanish, French or Arabic are highly desirable.

Documents required-
A duly completed application form (Page 3-6 of this document).
A letter of motivation (maximum 2 pages), in which the candidates will introduce themselves – mentioning the minority community to which they belong, explaining their expectations and what they hope to achieve through this fellowship as well as what they expect to do to promote minority rights upon return.
A letter of recommendation, supporting the application and proving that the applicant has the necessary experience, and contact details of additional two reference persons.

For more information, visit this link

ILO’s Work4Youth International Photo Contest

March 6, 2013 By fundsforngos3

Deadline- 15 April 2013

Photographers are invited to participate in International Photo Contest Work4Youth organized by International Labour Organization (ILO) and The MasterCardFoundation. The aim of this objective is to capture youthemployment issues and highlight the challenges young women and men face in the work place, as well as their resilience and innovation for overcoming the challenges.

In a creative and original way applicant’s photo(s) should capture youth at work (different places and conditions) and highlight employment challenges and resilience. Issues related to the themes of: poor working conditions;gender barriers; discrimination; informality; entrepreneurship; working poverty; migration; precarious work; rural economy, among others, are welcomed. Applicants are allowed to submit up to a maximum of 5 photos.


Thematic areas-

• Enthralling, enlightening and edifying moments of young workers/ job seekers
• Indiscernible and hidden moments that provide insights into young workers/job seekers’ experiences in the labour market
• Uplifting, contagious enthusiasm and inimitable energy of young job seekers/ workers
• Visions and expectations of young people

Eligibility & Criteria-

• A maximum of 5 photos may be submitted by a photographer
• Photographers must be the sole author of the entries and hold all intellectual property rights to them
• To participate in the contest, photographers must be aged 18 years or older and residing in the eligible countries.
• To enter the contest – ALL entries must include the OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM and must submit photos via email stating full name, age, sex and country
• The photographers must have received permission in writing from the subject(s) in the photos agreeing to the terms and conditions of the “WORK4YOUTH” photo contest
• Photos must be submitted with a title, date shot, location and caption
• Entries will only be accepted in digital format and must not be digitally enhanced or manipulated in any way
• Image files should be 10 megabytes or smaller, must be in JPEG or .jpg format, and must be at least 1,600 pixels wide (if a horizontal image) or 1,600 pixels tall (if a vertical image)
• Photos that have won awards in other photographic contests will not be considered
• Photos that have been published will not be considered
• Employees of the ILO are not eligible to participate in the contest
• When entering the photo contest photographers agree to the terms and conditions

Prize-

• Global: A selection made from all photo entries
• Best photo: USD 1000
• Second best photo: USD 500
• Youth prize (entries of persons aged 18-29 years): USD 800
• Regional: A selection made from photo entries from the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region
• CEE best photo: USD 1000
• CEE youth prize (entries of persons aged 18-29 years): USD 800

For more information, visit this link

MUIS Scholarships in Australia for International Students

Last updated: 01 Mar 2013

Macquarie University
BS/MS/PhD Degree

Deadline: 30 Apr/31 Oct (annual)
Study in: Australia
Next course starts September 2013


Brief description:

Macquarie University International Scholarships (MUIS) are available across most courses to cover international tuition fees for study in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the University.


Host Institution(s):

Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia


Field of study:

Available across most courses except Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Applied Finance (MAF), Master of Advanced Surgery and Master of Surgery.


Number of Awards: Not specified


Target group:

International students who wish to pursue undergraduate/postgraduate coursework at Macquarie University.


Scholarship value/inclusions:

MUIS covers international tuition fees for study on campus in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. The scholarship provides course fees for the minimum course duration.

The scholarship does NOT provide financial support in the form of a living allowance, nor does it provide for the cost of visa application, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), airfares, accommodation, conferences or other costs associated with study.


Eligibility:

Applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
• Have met the University’s academic and English requirements for the course to be considered for a scholarship (must hold a FULL OFFER by the application deadline).
• Have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.7 (out of 4.0) for Postgraduate applications and minimum requirement of 92 (out of 100) for Undergraduate applications.

You are not eligible if:

• You are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or hold permanent residency of Australia.
• You are currently enrolled at Macquarie University for a program which is equivalent in level.
• You have undertaken the same level or a higher level of study previously.
• You are currently enrolled in the program that you apply the MUIS for.
• You are in receipt of another equivalent or major award or scholarship.
• You are a Study Abroad or an Exchange student coming to Macquarie University.


Application instructions:

Applicants must hold a FULL OFFER for the course by the MUIS deadline to be considered for the scholarship. Applicants must complete a course application form plus a scholarship application form online.

Applications for September 2013 intake must be submitted by 30 April 2013 while applicants must also submit their course application form by 1 April 2013.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application forms and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.international.mq.edu.au/scholarships/muis

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