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ZOA-Michigan Region Israel Scholarship Program, Israel

The scholarship is aimed at students who are interested in pursuing serious study in Israel at an accredited college or study program such as: Hebrew University, Bar Ilan University, Midreshet Lindenbaum,Yeshivat Shaalvim, Shaalvim for Women, Nishmat Shana B’Aretz, Tachnit North America, Yeshivat Har Etzion, Young Judaea Year Program in Israel, and the Pardes program. ZOA-Michigan
region is proud to award $1,000 scholarships to outstanding students who express Zionist ideals and a dedication to Jewish values & identity.
Scholarships will be awarded based on:
· Merit
· Willingness to support ZOA’s mission of being on the forefront of the struggle for a safe and secure Israel, and
· Need.
Students are required to complete an application, an essay outlining their personal objectives for their time in Israel as well as what activities the student will pursue on their return from Israel to aid ZOA in accomplishing its objectives, and submit letters of recommendation from a Rabbi and Jewish Educator. Finalists will meet with the scholarship committee. Scholarships are presented in June.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 2 May 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Peace Revolution Fellowship, Thailand

Peace Revolution is pleased to announce a new fellowship program for educators worldwide, to be held between July 11 and July 25, 2011. If you are an educator to college students or to high school seniors, you are cordially invited to apply.

Because the future lies in the hands of today’s younger generations, teaching is the most important profession in shaping the course of the world. Good teachers can help students develop academically and professionally, but only great teachers can inspire them to effect positive changes in the world. Good teachers can guide their students in building great technological advances, but only great teachers can ensure that such advances are being used for good. Students’ development of practical knowledge must go hand-in-hand with their development of ethical standards.

Eligibility

Educators of college students or of high school seniors.
Individuals with good working knowledge of both written and spoken English.
Individuals who are open to new cultures and can easily adapt themselves to new environments.

It’s time to revolutionize yourself and make positive transformation for others and the society especially through the use of media. The World is changing and the Revolution is now.

Application Process

1. Candidates should upload their resumes/curriculum vitae and recent photos (a frontal view) by 31 January 2011.
2. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be notified by the mid of February. Online application form should be submitted by 11 March 2011.
3. The selection committee will make an appointment for a phone or skype video interview if necessary.
4. Candidates have to finish at least 14 days of online self-development program to be fully eligible to receive the fellowship as agreed.
Fellowship Application Deadline: 31 January 2011
Further Fellowship Information and Application