ACTS Applications 2014

ACTS Applications 2014: M.A. in Applied Conflict Transformation Studies at the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies

Email ACTS admissions, actscpcs@gmail.com (Applications form attached)

The Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies in Siem Reap, Cambodia invites applications to its master’s program in Applied Conflict Transformation Studies (ACTS). The application deadline is October 31 for the program that begins in March 2014.

The two-year masters program in Applied Conflict Transformation Studies is specially designed for grassroots level peace builders and attracts a diverse range of students from all over the Asia-Pacific region.

The course includes practical study, advanced conflict intervention skills theory building, analysis and strategy development, plus specialized action research into areas of peace building and conflict transformation, which relate to the work of participants and their organizations.

The M.A. program is fully accredited Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia (PUC), a Master course on Applied Conflict Transformation Studies was initiated:

Selection criteria:

¨ Experience in participative learning methodology in the field of conflict transformation or related fields

¨ Willingness to participate in a cross-cultural, interfaith learning environment

¨ At least two years work experience in conflict transformation or related fields

¨ Support of employer or someone connected with proposed area of work and action research

¨ Capacity to cope well with demands of the course, including self-directed action-research

¨ Commitment to peace and justice values

¨ Self-awareness and openness to receiving feedback

¨ Access to computer, email, internet

¨ Fluency in use of the English language (required to pass IELTS score 6.0 or TOEFL of 550)

¨ Undergraduate degree is essential

¨ Living within boundaries of the Asia Pacific region

¨ Over the age of 25 years

For more information and application materials please visit website:

http://www.centrepeaceconflictstudies.org/acts-ma/

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Interested in studying abroad?

Czech Government Scholarships

The Government of the Czech Republic offers 5 full scholarships for Myanmar/Burma students commencing their studies in the Czech Republic in the academic year 2014-15. You can select from programmes in the Czech language (Bachelor, Master or Ph.D.) or in English (Master or Ph.D.). The deadline for applications is September 30, 2013.

If you apply for a programme in Czech, you receive an intensive one year language course prior to your degree. Therefore, knowledge of Czech is not required.

What can you study?

·         Czech language (3 scholarships): Economics (Trade), ICT, Agriculture, Medicine, and Humanities

·         English language (2 scholarships) : Economics (Trade), ICT, Agriculture

Who can apply?

·         Myanmar/Burma citizen

·         If applying for a Master/PhD programme, prior Bachelor’s/Master’s degree needed

How to submit your application?

·      Deadline for an online registration and submission of your application is September 30, 2013. No application will be accepted after this deadline!

·      1^st step: Read carefully the application guidelines ("Guidelines for granting scholarships of the Government of the Czech Republic") and prepare your application for submission. All documents requested for an application are listed in the Guidelines under this link:

http://registr.dzs.cz/registr.nsf/dispozice_eng_2013.pdf

·                   2^nd step: Please, register and submit your application here:

http://registr.dzs.cz/registr.nsf

·         For additional  information visit the website of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic

LINK:

http://www.msmt.cz/mezinarodni-vztahy/stipendia-vlady-ceske-republiky-rozvojove-zeme-1

and the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bangkok, Thailand

LINK:

http://www.mzv.cz/bangkok/en/news/x2013_07_22_scholarships_2014_2015.html

Why the Czech Republic?

·         The Czech Republic has some of the oldest universities in Europe

·         High academic standards, universities among the best 300 universities in the world

·         Its central location in Europe offers great opportunities for exploring other parts of the continent

If you have any further questions regarding the application process, please contact Mr. Jiří Beneš, at jiri_benes@mzv.cz

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Atlas Corps fellowship opportunity

Apply for a Paid, Overseas Fellowship with Atlas Corps
Priority Deadline: July 15, but applications accepted year-round

Atlas Corps seeks nonprofit leaders from around the world to apply for Fellowships in the U.S. and Latin America. Atlas Corps engages leaders committed to the nonprofit sector in 12-18 month, professional fellowships at organizations to learn best practices, build organizational capacity, and return home to create a network of global leaders. Fellows serve full-time at Host Organizations such as Ashoka, CARE, the Grameen Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, UNICEF, and the UN Foundation. 

In addition, Fellows will supplement daily knowledge with theoretical topics presented in the Atlas Corps Global Leadership Lab and networking with leaders from around the world. This prestigious fellowship includes a living stipend to cover basic expenses (food, local transportation, and shared housing) and health insurance. Applications are accepted year-round, but to be considered for the January class, we encourage applications by July 15. For more details about eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit http://bit.ly/JoinAtlasCorps.

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Scholarship Available for Myanmar Students in Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

      The scholarship is available for students who are willing to continue for their Master Degree and PhD Degree -
1. Life Science & Health
2. Social & Population Science
3. Human Rights & Peace Studies
4. Environmental Science
Click to access the full information about this Scholarship

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Congratulations on Shan monks graduates

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