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The Key To A Better Future For South Africa: Education

The Key To A Better Future For South Africa: Education

The youngest continent in the world today is Africa, and it could be the home to one billion young people by 2050. However, all countries on the African continent face the rather frightening fact that it is estimated that one third of their youth population will not have the opportunity to finish at least a basic secondary education.

Scholarship Opportunities From The Australian Government For International Students

The Department of Education and Training is accepting applications for Australia Awards–Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships, which provide individuals of academic merit with high-quality learning opportunities that contribute to Australia’s standing as a world-leader in education and research. Students willing to start their course in 2018 can apply for the scholarship, deadline of which is 30th of June.

Funded ASEAN Young Socialpreneurs Program 2017

Teams of young social entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the ASEAN Young Sociopreneurship Program (AYSPP) 2017. This is a biennial program held by the GEO FISIPOL at Gadjah Mada University to present and introduce the concept of social entrepreneurship in the developing world and its role in regional economic stability. AYSPP aims to inspire broader and deeper understanding about social entrepreneurship and its practical applications through a week of stimulating programs and activities. This year the event will take place on 15-19 September in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Deadline to apply is 11 June.

Summer Volunteer Programme In Lisbon

Young people from all over the world are welcome to apply for a social program called Live it Lisbon! which is aimed at people who want to live, work, and create bonds with international peers. The program consists of partaking in volunteer community work in Lisbon, and it will allow you to contribute to helping communities in the Portuguese capital. The deadline to apply is 15 June.

Fully Funded Scholarship In Japan

The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) offers scholarships to foreign students to study for a period of one year at designated Japanese universities in order to deepen their understanding of the Japanese language, Japanese affairs, and Japanese culture. The deadline for applications is ongoing.

Catching Criminals With The Help Of Psychic Powers

Some professions can be learnt and for others you have to be gifted. About this we are going to talk with the renowned Psychic and Medium, Danielle Egnew. Let's try to uncover the secrets of the unseen world, that according to Mrs. Egnew she experiences first hand through her extraordinary Psychic abilities.

Knight-Hennessy Scholarship For Graduate Programs At Stanford

Students from all over the world are welcome to apply for The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program. The program is designed to attract the most promising future leaders from all disciplines and countries to Stanford University. The deadline for submissions is 27 September.

Young Farmer Lazar Jovanovic: Good Ideas Will Find Their Way

Young Lazar Jovanovic (25), a student at the University of Technical Sciences, had a hazelnut farm... This story could begin just like this, but makes no sense at all without adding the fact that Lazar’s farm was not in the same city where he lived. So he decided to invent a system that could water his precious hazelnuts remotely. It took him more than two years to research, develop, and test something that was just an idea, and it would not have been possible without a friend who was a programmer. Today, he is the owner of the Smart Watering Company, which helps farmers to irrigate their farms using only a text message! Read how he did it in an interview for Youth Time magazine.

The Holy Trinity Of The Modern Era: Food, Shopping, & Popularity

People consider indulging in food, excessive shopping, and the pursuit of popularity as new addictions brought about by globalization and the digital era. However, seeing these trends solely as addictions may hinder our understanding of the elements of this trio fantastico, since they have grown into cultural phenomena. They have a large impact on every modern individual’s life, but nonetheless their influence can be controlled if we treat these elements as separate cultures. Cultural norms are willingly adopted, whether they are habits, or just a way of dressing. It is a palette of behaviors that build up an identity, which further governs the way of life.

Why Should Foreigners Go To China For Advanced Studies? An International Student’s Opinion

Each year, many international students come to China to obtain university degrees. In this article, Tausif Ali, a PhD Student at Hohai University, highlights some of the key factors behind his decision to study in China by citing some facts and figures.

Media Phenomenon Mr.Erbil – Iraq’s First And Only Gentlemen’s Club

Hipsters, Iraq and fashion in the same line? Yes, it sounds like impossible puzzle, but it’s more than real. Within just few months of establishment, they went viral all around the web and were asked for interviews from local media to the BBC World News. Three young and educated Iraqui Kurds have decided to join their love for fashion and higher purposes, so they founded the first Gentlemen’s Fashion Club with the aim to show the world Iraq the world knows nothing about. Today, 30 gentlemen are fighting for women’s rights, for stronger economy and local production and better life, in general, using style as a way to express. Founders of Mr.Erbil, Mr.Goran Pshtiwan (26), Mr.Omer Nihad (28) and Mr.Ahmed Nawzad (27) in exclusive interview for the Youth Time magazine.

The Climate Change: Between Science And Business

When it comes to the environmental problems of the modern Earth, the first thing to think about is the climate warming, the stuff that is so actively talked and written about.

The Humphrey Fellowship Program

The Humphrey Fellowship Program is designed for professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and the Fellows’ home countries. The closing date for the applications is October 1, although the deadlines vary by country.

On the road to somewhere

On The Road To Somewhere

As Marcel Proust once said “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes”. From Western Europe to South Pacific, from Scandinavia to South America, Guillaume Poidevin, a travel blogger from France is in a constant quest for the unknown. His ultimate goal in life is to experience the great diversity our world holds with his own eyes, just like Marcel Proust said. In this interview, he talks to us about his trips, his early inspirations and what motivates him to travel the world. He also shares with us his travel blog and tells us how he keeps it interesting and inspiring.

Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowships

The Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowships at Harvard offer short-term research opportunities to individuals interested in working on special projects designed to advance journalism in some new way. The application deadline is September 29th. 

Academy Robert Bosch Fellowship At Chatham House, London

Chatham House is inviting applicants for the Academy Robert Bosch Fellowship (Russia and Eurasia) in the Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs. The fellowship is for a 9-month term from mid-September 2017 to mid-June 2018. Deadline for the application is May 31.

NUS Graduate School Scholarship In Singapore

The National University of Singapore offers generous direct-PhD Scholarships to outstanding students of all nationalities who have strong research potential. The research-intensive program enables students to achieve research excellence. The deadline for the online application is May 15, 2017.

Arab Woman Platform: Beacon Of Hope For Women Around The World

Mira Khatib, a published author, award winning poet and activist for women rights took it a step further in helping others. She co-founded an initiative for women empowerment, called Arab Woman Platform. As it’s Editor-in-Chief she and her team help women globally to live better and achieve their goals. Working on this platform Mira had the chance to witness numerous people’s struggles and realized she never wants to stop giving support. By providing premium content and offering leading edge advice, platform immensely improved lives of many. Mira keeps up doing good deeds through her life coaching services claiming that only knowledge and self development can give us better future.

Paid Internship At The World Trade Organization In Geneva

The WTO Secretariat is seeking candidates for The World Trade Organization Young Professionals Programme (YPP) for 2018. The deadline for the submission of the online application and the letter of motivation is May 10.

The EU-Russia Civil Society Forum Invites Young Professionals

 

The EU-Russia Civil Society Forum invites young professionals aged between 25 and 35 from the EU, Russia, and other European states for the annual "Europe Lab" Forum. The Forum will take place on 27–30 July 2017 in the Polish city of Gdańsk in cooperation with the European Solidarity Centre, which is the hosting organisation for this year’s “Europe Lab”. The deadline for applications is May 1st.

 

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