Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Informasi Beasiswa : Adobe Foundation Creativity Scholarship

Deadline :  7 April 2013

The Adobe Foundation Creativity Scholarships program was developed to support the next generation of creative thinkers and propel the future careers of those who create.
The scholarships provide financial support to students who have participated in the Adobe Youth Voices (AYV) program through the network of strategic partners.
AYV is Adobe’s global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative focused on teaching youth from underserved communities the power of creative self-expression and global citizenship. The AYV network includes more than 800 sites in 52 countries.
This scholarship is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), an independent not-for-profit founded in 1919. IIE is among the world's largest and most experienced international education and training organizations.
Applications must be submitted by April 7, 2013. The application will be closed at 9:00 am Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8) on April 8, 2013. The application can be accessed at www.adobescholarship.com.

 This scholarship is open to students in their final year of high school/upper secondary school or first year of post-secondary education who participated in the Adobe Youth Voices Program through the network of strategic partners.
Applicants must be accepted into or continuing in an accredited post-secondary degree or certificate program in a creative field or in a field through which they will apply creative skills to advance global citizenship and social justice issues.
Applicants must also be in good academic standing with a minimum U.S. GPA equivalent to 3.0.
Documents required-
  • Completed online application form
  • A personal statement of up to 500 words
  • A self-completed financial data form
  • A financial verification form, to be completed by the Bursar or another appropriate school official at the post-secondary institution where applicant expect to study
  • Three reference letters. One letter must come from an Adobe Youth Voices partner educator/advisor. The other two letters can come from any non-family member who knows applicant’s well.
  • High school transcript (official copy)
  • University transcript, if applicable (official copy)
  • Resume (maximum of two pages)
  • Portfolio from Adobe Youth Voices program or other work (maximum file size 1GB)
  • Certification form

Monday, April 1, 2013

About UN-HABITAT Urban Youth Fund

Deadline: 15 April, 2013
Open to: organization led by young people aged 15-32 years and based in cities or towns in developing countries
Grants: The fund provides grants of up to $25,000 for new ideas and solutions for job creations, good governance, adequate shelter and secure tenure

This fund promotes the poverty reduction aims of Millennium Development Goals and the Habitat Agenda for better, more sustainable and equitable towns and cities throughout the developing world. It provides grants of up to $25,000 for new ideas and solutions for job creation, good governance, adequate shelter and secure tenure.

By undertaking research on best practises in youth-led development the fund will also create a greater awareness of the urgency to ensure that youth concerns are integrated into national and local development policies and strategies.

Eligibility

Applicant organizations must be led by young people aged 15-32 years and be based in cities or towns in developing countries to qualify for a grant. Support will be provided primarily for those working to improve slum conditions and to raise opportunities for young people growing up in poverty. Projects encouraging gender equality or involving partnerships with the government or the private sector are particularly encouraged.
Organisations must have been legally registered for at least one year in one of the following regions: Africa; Latin America and the Caribbean; Asia (excluding Japan); Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand). They must be non-profit, non-government (NGOs or CBOs) although UN organisations, government organisations and private enterprises may engage in partnership with youth –led organisations. They must have a valid bank account.

Application Process

Applicants must respect the following procedures when filling in the application online for their application to be accepted:
The application is ONLY available online in the following languages: English, French and Spanish. The application must be made in the same language as the one selectedand must be completed in full. The system will not allow you to submit the application unless all fields are completed and all compulsory attachments are submitted. Applications submitted in hardcopy or by e-mail will NOT be accepted.
Please make sure that you finish the application and submit all compulsory attachments in the system before the deadline. The deadline is final and not up for discussion. You can APPLY HERE! For insight information in the selection process visit this page.

Contacts

If you have any queries about the UN-HABITAT Youth Fund, you can use some of the contacts HERE! You can also check the FAQ section HERE!
For more information please visit the official website.

2013 CommonWealth Essay Competition



DEADLINE : 1 Mei 2013

            Are you a writer? Are you interested in the world around you? Do you want your voice to be heard by others? If so, the Commonwealth Essay Competition is definitely for you. We encourage you to be creative in your response to our topics. You can submit a poem, letter, article, story, essay or even a short play. The choice is yours. Just get writing!

              Every year, the Commonwealth Essay Competition inspires thousands of young writers from all over the world. Run by the Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883, it is the world's oldest and largest schools' international writing competition. Past winners include Mr Lee Hsien Loong, the Prime Minister of Singapore and Elspeth Huxley.
           The competition is free to enter and in 2012 over 1,000 young writers, from 245 schools, in 38 countries across the Commonwealth received an award for their entry.

              For 2013, we're delighted to announce that the Competition will be run in partnership with Cambridge University Press, whose support will enable us to engage even more young writers across the Commonwealth.

             The Competition celebrates and nurtures the creative talents of young people across the Commonwealth, providing a platform for students to compete with their peers in each of the 54 nations which make up this unique association. Entrants are judged in two age groups, Junior (under 14 years) and Senior (14-18 years).
             The closing date is 1st May 2013 and results will be announced in the autumn of next year, when a Junior and Senior Prize Winner and Runner Up will be announced and our judges will make a number of Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards. We very much hope your school will feature!
For more details download the 2013 Essay Competition leaflet Icon: Acrobat PDFhere Icon: Link to another website.
To download the 2013 Essay Competition poster click Icon: Acrobat PDFhere Icon: Link to another website.
Update: Entrants will be able to submit their essays online from the end of January 2013.

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Essay National Competition PIA XVI 2013


DEALDLINE : 22 April 2013

Penyelenggara: Hima Akuntansi Universitas Syiah Kuala 
Tema: "Transparansi dan Akuntanbilitas"
Sub Tema:
  1. Upaya Meningkatkan Transparansi dan Akuntabilitas Pengelolaan Keuangan
  2. Akuntabilitas dan Transparansi dalam Pelayanan Publik
  3. Transparansi dan Akuntabilitas sebagai Elemen Mewujudkan Pemerintahan yang Baik (Good Governance)

Syarat Peserta:
  1. Peserta merupakan mahasiswa S1/D3 yang masih aktif kuliah di Perguruan Tinggi Negeri/Swasta di Indonesia
  2. Peserta mengikuti lomba secara individual (bukan kelompok), setiap peserta tidak boleh mengirimkan lebih dari 1 essay
  3. Biaya pendaftaran sebesar Rp. 20.000,-
  4. Waktu pengumpulan essay dimulai dari tanggal 10 Maret s.d 22 April 2013

Lomba Menulis Cerpen LPM Edukasi 2013

Deadline : 30 April 2013

Deskripsi Kegiatan:

Lembaga Pers Mahasiswa Edukasi Fakultas Tarbiyah IAIN Walisongo Semarang menggelar Lomba Menulis Cerpen Tingkat Mahasiswa se-Indonesia 2013. Dengan kurun waktu penerimaan naskah cerpen tanggal 1 Maret-30 April 2013.
Persyaratan Yang Dibutuhkan :
  • Peserta adalah mahasiswa D3/S1 perguruan tinggi di Indonesia
  • Peserta hanya diperbolehkan mengirimkan 1 (satu) naskah cerpen terbaiknya
  • Tema Cerpen BEBAS
  • Naskah cerpen merupakan karya sendiri, bukan terjemahan, saduran,  atau plagiat
  • Naskah cerpen belum pernah dipublikasikan di media massa, baik cetak maupun elektronik, serta tidak sedang diikutkan dalam lomba/sayembara lain
  • Panjang cerpen 5-10 halaman
  • Naskah cerpen diketik menggunakan huruf Time News Roman, 12 pt, spasi 1.5, margin 3, 3, 3, 3, ukuran kertas A4
  • Biodata penulis dilampirkan pada halaman terakhir naskah, dan tidak lebih dari satu halaman
  • Lampirkan hasil scan Kartu Tanda Mahasiswa (KTM) atau surat keterangan lain yang menyatakan bahwa peserta adalah mahasiswa D3/S1
  • Naskah cerpen paling lambat 30 April 2013, Pukul 24.00 WIB(LOMBA INI TANPA BIAYA PENDAFTARAN! G R A T I S!)