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LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: by 17:00 (local UK time) 15th of July 2024 for October 2024 intake (3 nominations).

The International Postgraduate Scholarship (IPS) is awarded to five applicants who demonstrate academic excellence, outstanding community engagement and a passion to study their chosen subject at Liverpool Hope University. It is exclusive to full-time, postgraduate taught students and is worth half the tuition fees.

ELIGIBILITY:

You need to demonstrate how you actively contributed to the life of your previous university, how you are actively involved in your community, and how you will contribute to the future social and economic development of your home country. In addition to how you will contribute to university life at Liverpool Hope and your motivation for studying at Liverpool Hope.
You must also have the following:
Undergraduate degree (equivalent to UK 2:1 honours degree minimum)
English Language proficiency (qualification or prior studies. See here for further information)
2 Academic references
Copy of Passport
Conditional Offer of Study
Completed IPS application form with high-level of English.

You must have an offer for a postgraduate taught degree programme at Liverpool Hope University, and you must complete the International Postgraduate Scholarship Application Form with documentation (e.g. copy of final degree certificate and academic references). If you do not hold an offer of admission, you are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

BENEFIT:

50% off on tuition fee deducted from the standard tuition fee and you will be invoiced for the net tuition fee due.

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UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY JUNIOR FELLOWS INTERNSHIP

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Application Deadline: 10 May 2024

LOCATION: Japan

The United Nations University Office of the Rector recruits highly qualified applicants to work as Junior Fellows at the UNU headquarters in Tokyo. Junior Fellows are recruited through a competitive application process twice per year. Graduate students interested in the work of the United Nations — and in particular, UNU — are encouraged to apply.

ELIGIBILITY:

The qualifications that are considered in each application process include, but are not limited to, the following. The candidate:

is currently pursuing or has recently completed (within two years of application) postgraduate studies (master’s or doctoral), preferably in a field related to the University’s work;

is under 32 years of age at the time of application;

must not have more than 5 years of work experience in their related field;

has a native or fluent command of written and spoken English;

has excellent research, writing and analytical skills;

can establish and maintain effective working relations with people from diverse backgrounds;

demonstrates resourcefulness and creativity in problem-solving;

has advanced computer skills: sound, hands-on, knowledge of MS Office applications (familiarity with ICT tools and high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel are desirable);

has a demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and more specifically, in the work of the United Nations University.

BENEFIT:

Stipend: Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions, will receive a stipend from UNU to partially subsidise their basic living costs for the duration of the internship.  The monthly amount of the stipend will be determined for each duty station based on the stipend rates in effect. The stipend will be paid on a monthly basis and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.

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