10 foreign projects and educational programs, noteworthy in 2017
Travels Forming / / December 19, 2019
Alexander Zhuravlev and smart search engine of educational programs StudyQA prepared a selection of the best educational projects in 2017: the essay contest, which allows to take part in the summit of the world leaders summer school in Edinburgh and Oslo, internships at the World Bank and CERN, as well as many other interesting features.
Essay contest Leader of Tomorrow
Deadline: February 1.
University of St. Gallen holds an annual forum of world leaders, which can take part in and won a special essay contest. Participants must write a little work (no more than 2100 words) dedicated to innovation in one of four areas: politics, science, social structure or business. The winners will receive a grant to pay for the full participation in the forum, covering the cost of travel and accommodation, and the authors of the three best works will share the top prize - 20 thousand Swiss francs. Contestants must learn to master's or postgraduate programs (in any field), as well as being under the age of 30 years.
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Internship at the Cato Institute
Deadline: February 21.
The Cato Institute - a research organization in Washington, DC - invites you to a paid internship students of different specialties who are interested in economics, law, political science and other disciplines. Applications for summer internship applicants who are not US citizens, will be accepted until February 21. Trainees receive a monthly stipend of $ 700 for three months from June to August. Successful candidates usually have the opportunity to choose between numerous research units and departments at the Cato Institute in accordance with their professional interests.
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Volunteer Program in Uganda
Deadline: depending on the position.
A non-profit organization working in Uganda, looking for volunteers for various positions, including teachers and auxiliary medical staff. You also need a coordinator who will be responsible for the organization of volunteer activities, as well as working with sponsors, partners and local authorities. It provided a small stipend - $ 200 per month.
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Internships at the World Bank
Deadline: January 31.
For those who are interested in economic and social development, internship at the World Bank could be a better way to spend Summer: candidates must study at the master's or post-graduate program, and plan to continue their education after graduation internship. Most interns work in Washington, but part of the job offers in the national offices. Applicants need perfect knowledge of English, knowledge of other languages (French, Spanish, Russian, etc.) is an advantage.
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Essay contest on human rights
Deadline: February 1.
American University in Washington, is holding a competition among students and graduate students: the task of the participants - to write an essay on the interaction of international humanitarian law and human rights. Essay (in the form of legal articles) can be written in either English or Spanish. The winner in each language category will have the opportunity to undergo training at the American University with payment of transport costs, accommodation and meals. Results will be announced on 1 April.
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Summer School in Edinburgh
Deadline: March 31.
Summer School of the University of Edinburgh offers about two dozen courses in different areas ranging from Celtic history to psychology and business. Talented and needy students can apply for scholarships: in addition to confirmation of financial difficulties, you must have an average grade (GPA) of at least 3.3 out of 4. Courses are held from 15th to 29th of July.
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Internship at the European Commission
Deadline: January 31.
Internship in the main executive body of the European Union is open not only to EU citizens but also for students from around the world: it is enough to own a high-level one of the key European languages (English, French or German), as well as not have experience in the European institutions authorities. The internship lasts from October to November 2017 and involves the payment of $ 1 120 per month. Total European Commission allocates 1 300 places for trainees.
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Young Leaders Forum
Deadline: January 20.
Conference dedicated to the discussion of economic and political problems of the modern world, will be held in Budapest in late March. For Russian citizens qualifiers, organizers provide partial scholarships, covering accommodation and food expenses. Take part in the forum are students and graduates between the ages of 24 to 38 years old.
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Summer School in Norway
Deadline: February 1.
Oslo University offers an annual summer school offering bachelors and masters a wide variety of courses: in Primarily, this study of the Norwegian language, history and culture, there are also courses in the Arctic and sustainable development. The University offers a limited number of scholarships for the most talented participants: cover the costs of tuition and living expenses.
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Internship at CERN
Deadline: January 27.
One of the largest and most renowned European research institutions invite students of physics or computer science and engineering for an internship at a research center. Candidates should study at the bachelor's or master's program, demonstrate good performance and interest in science. The program lasts about two months: CERN pays for the accommodation and transportation costs, as well as a stipend in the amount of CHF 90 per day.
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