Undergraduate Semester Exchange Program in United States

The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) is pleased to announce the undergraduate semester exchange program for the citizens of Pakistan. The program intends to promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Pakistan. It provides full-time undergraduate students from Pakistan the opportunity to enrich their education and experience through one semester of full-time, non-degree academic study in the United States. The program will also expose students to the principles of social responsibility in the United States through a community service component.

Eligibility:

• Pakistani citizens.
• 25 years or younger.
• Currently enrolled in a college or university in Pakistan and committed to returning to their home university following the completion of the program.
• In their 14th or 15th year of formal education.
• Application is required to submit current/most recent, and old transcripts with the application.

Ineligibility:

• Dual U.S./Pakistan nationals or U.S. permanent residents.
• Those who have a parent or spouse who is a U.S. citizen, permanent U.S. resident, or has a pending U.S. immigration.
• Employees of the Fulbright organization, the U.S. Department of State, and USAID and their spouses, children, finances, siblings, dependents, and parents.
• Students in their final year of university.

Grants Benefits:

• Tuition and fees.
• Round trip airfare.
• Housing and meals.
• A limited allowances for books.
• Accident and sickness coverage.
• Monthly maintenance allowance.

Note:

• Applications must be submitted online. Paper copies will not be considered.
• All application materials (including degrees, transcripts, and certificates) must be uploaded with the online application.
• Applicants will only require reference letters if they are selected for the program.
• Women, people with disabilities, and individuals from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan, Baluchistan, Northern Sindh, and Southern Punjab are highly encouraged to apply.

Apply Opportunity: To apply for this opportunity, visit the link United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan

Jashore University of Sciences and Technology Scholarships for Undergraduate Students at JUST, Jashore, Bangladesh

Jashore University of Sciences and Technology (JUST) is inviting applications from international students for admission into undergraduate programs. JUST values diversity and strongly encourages international students to apply to undergraduate programs.

Undergraduate Program:

• 4-year Bachelor (Engineering/Honors)
• 5-year Bachelor of Pharmacy (Professional)
• 5-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Professional)

Eligibility:

• The applicant must have completed 12 years of education (for example A-Level or equivalent) in recent years.
• S/he must have secured a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a scale of 5.00 or 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 in A-Level, O-Level and equivalent examinations.
• Academic background must match the undergraduate program intended to enrol.
• Applicants from the British education system must have secured a minimum of C grade at both O and A Levels with no D grade in any subject.
• The medium of instruction in all undergraduate programs is English. Thus, students are expected to be proficient enough to take courses conducted in English.

Scholarship:

• International students with a minimum of 5.5 IELTS or 65 TOEFL score and outstanding academic achievement at A-Level and/or O-Level or, equivalent examinations are eligible to apply for a full or partial tuition fee waiver.
• Registered international JUST students with outstanding achievement at the semester final examination can apply to the International Service Center (ISC) for awards and scholarships.

Apply Opportunity: For more details and to apply for this opportunity, visit the link JASHORE University of Sciences and Technology Scholarships

Australia Awards Scholarships - Australian Development Scholarships for Bachelors, Masters, and PhD

Australia Awards Scholarships for international students are open for Australian Awards Approved Countries. The scholarship allows Master's level programmes in the field of all subjects taught at Australian Universities. Australia Awards Scholarships, formerly known as Australian Development Scholarships (ADS), provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

Level of Field:

• Bachelors
• Master’s
• PhD

Field of Study:

• All subjects, except;
• Australia Awards are not available for training in areas related to flying aircraft, nuclear technology or military training.

Grants Benefits:

• Full tuition fees.
• Return air travel.
• Establishment allowance.
• Contribution to living expenses (CLE).
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
• Introductory Academic Program (IAP).
• Pre-course English (PCE) fees.

Eligibility: To be eligible to receive a Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age on 1 February of the year commencing the scholarship.
• Be a citizen of a participating country (Asia, Pacific, and the Middle East) and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from their country of citizenship.
• Asia - Participating Countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.
• Pacific - Participating Countries: Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
• Middle East - Participating Countries: Palestinian Territories.
• Not being a citizen of Australia, holding permanent residency in Australia, or applying for a visa to permanently live in Australia.
• Not be married to, engaged to, or a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to have, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, at any time during the application, selection or mobilization phases (note: residents of Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau with New Zealand citizenship are eligible but must apply for a Student visa [subclass 500]).
• Not be current-serving military personnel.

Apply Opportunity: For more information and to apply for this opportunity, visit the link Online Australia Scholarships Information System

Women's Fund Asia Grants offering Strengthening Feminist Movements Grants

Women’s Fund Asia (WFA) is pleased to announce a call for proposals for Strengthening Feminist Movements (SFM) to support women, girls, trans, and intersex rights activists, groups, and networks working on the local, subnational, and national levels. The common threads that run through the grants under this programme are:

• Promoting feminist principles and a rights-based perspective in women, girls, trans, and intersex rights work in the region, the key components of which are decision-making, agency, and voice.
• Strengthening the leadership of women, girls (ages 18-24), trans, and intersex people, especially second-line leadership.
• Networking and collaborations among groups and activists working at local, subnational, and national levels.

Grant Priorities: WFA will prioritize supporting applications submitted by:

• Those working towards strengthening movements to realise and sustain their rights.
• Those working in difficult contexts and/or have limited access to resources.
• Those using feminist, right-based, and intersectional approaches in their work.
• Those groups are self-led; i.e., the leadership of the group is representative of the constituency with which the group is working.

Grant Information:

• Organizational grants will range from USD 5,000 – USD 10,000.
• For applicants who have not been supported by WFA previously, the maximum amount for an organizational grant is USD 7,000.
• Individual grants will be up to USD 5,000.

Grant Duration: Individuals and organizations can apply for a grant for either 6 months or 12 months.

Eligibility: The call is open to women, girls (ages 18-24), trans, and intersex rights activists, groups, and networks working at the local, subnational, and national levels in the 17 Asian countries where they work:

• South Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
• East and Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao DR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.
• Individuals and organizations are both eligible to apply for this grant.

Apply Opportunity: To apply for this opportunity, visit the link Women's Fund Asia Grants 

HOST Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Summer School for International Students

The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is seeking proposals from member universities to host the ACU Summer Schools. Hosting an ACU Summer School is a great way to enhance your university’s visibility to international students and academics. ACU Summer School brings together 40-50 students from around the Commonwealth for an exciting week of expert lectures, group project work, field trips, skills development, and social and cultural activities.

The Summer School is open to postgraduate and final-year undergraduate students from Commonwealth universities. Each year, ACU-funded bursaries are available for approximately 50% of participants from member universities who have not previously had the opportunity to travel overseas. Taking part in an international summer school is an excellent way for students to learn new skills, increase their intercultural understanding, and build diverse new networks.

Themes, Eligibility, and Timelines: ACU is seeking proposals on topics linked to the following themes:

• Ocean science and the blue economy.
• Sport and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Peace and reconciliation.
• Decolonising the curriculum.

As part of the proposal, you must submit the following:

• Explain the theme and details of your university’s institutional expertise in that area.
• Learning outcomes.
• Details of their organising committee, including the academic lead and visa/immigration contact.
• Details of proposed speakers.
• A draft programme - the programme should be broken down day by day and include a mix of lectures/seminars, discussions, skills development, group project work leading to project presentations, intercultural sessions, and field trips (which should feed into the group project work) social events and one full-day excursion.
• A proposed budget. The host institution is required to contribute at least 50% of event costs. The ACU cannot fund the host institution's staffing costs or pay speaker fees but will contribute to event costs such as accommodation, catering, transport, entrance fees and welcome packs. Please give costs in both local currency and GBP.
• Accommodation and venue details.
• Safeguarding and student welfare information.
• A letter from the Executive Head of the institution expressing support for the planned event. The letter should explain how the event links to the university's expertise and should confirm that the university will commit to dedicating sufficient staff time, resources and facilities to enable the delivery of the event.

Apply Opportunity: For more information and to apply for this opportunity, visit the link HOST Association of Commonwealth Funding Scholarships for Students

Association of Commonwealth Universities Scholarships Virtual Mobility Project Grants for Faculty and Staff

Application to the virtual mobility of project grants offered by the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is now open. Staff and faculty members are welcome to use the opportunity to organize a virtual mobility project for students to gain intercultural exposure.

Objectives: To provide funding for ACU members, including CUHK, to deliver a virtual mobility project in partnership with another ACU member university before the end of 2021. The grants aim to help students enhance their intercultural skills and global knowledge without the need for physical travel

Scope of Support: The grants can be used to cover the costs of delivering a virtual mobility project, such as students from the two partner institutions collaborating on an assessed project virtual event such as an online summer school virtual experiential learning other types of virtual mobility project which fits the aims of the scheme grants. Five grants of a maximum of GBP 4,500 will be available. Each grant will be split between the two institutions collaborating on the project.

Application: Interested parties should first identify a partner at an ACU member university in another country. Particular preference will be given to projects that target the participation of traditionally underrepresented groups.

Apply Opportunity: For more information and to apply for this opportunity, visit the link Association of Commonwealth Universities Funding Scholarships

Global Changemaker Fellowship Program for International Students

Empowering young global leaders to accelerate their transformative initiatives. GCF is a 10-month advancement program intended to interface and develop a pipeline of Social Change Leaders who are focused on handling challenges in their local communities. Throughout the program, the fellows continue to implement their initiative while participating in immersive workshops, training and mentorship. The fellowship equips changemakers with an opportunity to get access to global knowledge, community, training and tools to become more effective collaborators of change and grow their initiatives.

• Adaptive and Collaborative Leadership - Catalyzing and embracing the process of creating change through collaboration.
• Systems Thinking - Designing solutions for all stakeholders by examining problems through a systems lens.
• Thought Leadership - Building the capacity of leaders to articulate the vision, speak across differences, and inspire others to act.
• Sustainable Development Goals - Learning the foundations of social change while exploring the meaning of a sustainable future.
• Polarities Management - Leading when opposing but interdependent values are in tension.

Eligibility:

• Dedicated leaders are aged 13-30 Years with an entrepreneurial mindset and approach toward solving community-centric challenges.
• Demonstrate a commitment to community development in social entrepreneurship or leadership.
• Leading or an integral part of building an initiative along the lines of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Willing to undergo an intensive 10-month-long personal and professional leadership development.
• Vision for transforming and scaling their initiative.

Benefits:

• Larger scale social transformation and the impact of your initiative.
• Personal leadership transformation.
• Workshops and training by global trainers.
• Acceleration opportunity.
• Experimental learning.
• Personalized monitoring by global experts.
• Develop 21st-century entrepreneurial skills.
• Opportunity to showcase your initiative.

Apply Opportunity: For more information and to apply for this opportunity, visit the link Global Changemaker Fellowship