Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) Scholarship Program for International students at the University of Guelph,Canada 2018

Description

The OMAFRA – U of G Partnership funds the Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) Program to support the development of highly skilled graduates who can meet the changing demands of the agri-food and rural sector. The health of these sectors depends on a vibrant talent pool of skilled, forward-thinking learners. The Partnership is dedicated to supporting advanced skill development and learning to enhance the intellectual capacity of our citizens to solve current and future problems.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the HQP Scholarship Program you must:

• be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant, or studying under an international visa;
• be entering your first semester of a Master's (thesis-based) or PhD program at the University of Guelph;
• not have already started your graduate program;
• not be an OMAFRA employee;
• not concurrently hold other major awards such as NSERC, OGS, SSHRC or CIHR.

Maximum Project Value

Master's students: $21,300 per year (up to $17,300 from HQP Program, plus $4,000 annual top-up from Faculty Advisor)

Doctoral students: $26,000 per year (up to $21,000 from HQP Program, plus $5,000 annual top-up from Faculty Advisor)

Project Duration

The maximum annual allocation to students will be based on six semesters for completion of the master’s degree and nine semesters for completion of the doctorate.

Special Notes

Master’s and Doctoral students complete research that meets OMAFRA’s research priorities and learn firsthand how forward-thinking research can be mobilized to have a positive impact on society.

OMAFRA’s priorities are contained within the following seven theme areas:

• Agricultural Policy and Rural Development
• Bioeconomy – Industrial Uses
• Emergency Management
• Environmental Sustainability
• Food for Health
• Product Development and Enhancement through Value Chain Collaborations
• Production Systems (Plants and Animals)

Industry partners are integral to the success of the HQP Scholarship Program. We value the role of our industry, government and community partners, who provide valuable experience for the students during work semesters. Some partners who have hosted students include Chicken Farmers of Ontario, OMAFRA, DRDC-CRTI, Martin Mills, BIOMIN Canada, Nutreco, Wallenstein Feed and Supply, C&M Seeds, Pioneer Hi-bred, Rural Ontario Institute, Monsanto, Aqua-Cage Fisheries, Alltech Inc. and Kraft. 

Deadlines

Type	Date
External Deadline	Monday, March 19, 2018 - 5:00pm

How to Apply

The OMAFRA - U of G Research Program uses a web-based software called Research Management System (RMS) for processing HQP scholarship applications and reporting on projects.

You must register in the RMS before you can prepare an application. You do not need to register again if you have previously submitted a letter of intent (LOI) or full proposal to an OMAFRA-U of G Partnership program or an OMAFRA program through the RMS.  

• have an RMS account? Access the login page for RMS to start an application 
• need an RMS account? Visit our RMS registration page to get a username and password 
• student research must address OMAFRA’s research priorities 

For Questions, please contact

About the Program
Al Sullivan, Professor and HQP Scholarship Program Coordinator
University of Guelph
Phone 519-824-4120 Ext 52792
Email:  asulliva@uoguelph.ca

For RMS support
Phone (519) 826-3801
Email: omafhqp@uoguelph.ca

Melissa Watkins, Manager
Office of Research, OMAFRA-UoG Partnership
519-826-3804
watkinsm@uoguelph.ca

ThistlePraxis Management Trainee Programme for Nigerian Graduates 2018 (Internship Programme)

LOCATION

Lagos, Nigeria

OPEN TO
Graduates (First Degree)

JOB DESCRIPTION
ThistlePraxis’ is looking to place interns in several departments in 2018. For twelve to twenty-four weeks (March to August), Interns will work on impactful projects, client engagements, receive mentorship from organizational leaders and provide support to ThistlePraxis’ operations. Interns will be given substantial work assignments and asked to produce high quality deliverables. Opportunities may be available in the following areas:
• Projects and Programmes:
• Strategy and Research:
• New Media & Digital Business

Interns are valued members of the ThistlePraxis Team and we are looking for the best of the best.

ELIGIBILITY
This program is designed to provide meaningful work opportunities for the brightest young professionals. You are eligible to apply for this opportunity if you meet the criteria below:
• You are a university graduate (first degree) by February 30, 2018.
• You can speak and read English fluently.
• You hold citizenship or work authorization in Nigeria.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for truly extraordinary candidates for several competitive positions. No prior experience is required and candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
• Citizenship of Nigeria
• Exceptional recent University graduate or young professional
• Strong work experiences. Examples include part-time or full-time jobs, internships, fellowships or research positions while at school
• Leadership experience at work, school clubs, volunteer organizations etc.
• Top-performing undergraduate background (include GPA/Marks on your application)
• Strong interest in ThistlePraxis’ work in Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Sustainable Development
• Strong desire for personal and professional growth
• Flexibility and a willingness to take on varied tasks
• Ability to work both independently and part of a team
• Fluent in English

START DATE
March 2018

DURATION
March – August 2018, extensions available at your manager’s discretion and on request

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ThistlePraxis invests in building management and leadership skills even at the intern level. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and a final performance review upon completion of the internship period. As an intern, you will have regular one-on-one meetings with your supervisor to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to help develop the skills that would put you on your desired career track.

COMPENSATION
Interns will be provided with a reasonable stipend for the duration of their contract. Internships are a recruiting initiative. Historically, about 40% of interns are hired on to full-time roles.

ABOUT THISTLEPRAXIS
ThistlePraxis Consulting is a Management Consulting firm that assists organizations in all sectors improve their organizational effectiveness and business operations to achieve sustainable growth and profitability through the delivery of innovative solutions, using effective strategies.

TO APPLY
Please send the following to info@thistlepraxisconsulting.com:
1. Your CV
2. Two writing samples
3. A cover letter highlighting the following:

• Your department of interest for the internship and why
• What you hope to achieve through the internship
• Previous voluntary and leadership experience

APPLICATION DEADLINE
February 26, 2018
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – please do not email for an update on your application.

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World Youth Essay Competition (WYEC) for International Students 2018

Deadline: March 31, 2018
Description:
The WYEC 2018 gives you the unique opportunity to write about a subject that interests, motivate…s and inspires you the most! There is no topic restriction and you are free to write about topics such as aspects of society, environmental issues, science and technology, global affairs, and more. The essay has to be between one to eight pages in the English language. You can also use pictures and graphics in your essay to visualize your words. Please submit your essay as PDF file (preferred). The WYEC 2018 jury judges each essay individually based on various criteria which may include creativity, writing style, knowledge skills and more. The WYEC 2018 Finalists will answer three short questions towards personality and achievements: The jury selects the winners based on your essay and your personality!


Eligibility:
All high school and university students are welcomed to submit his essay. Because WYEC 2018 wants to encourage students from certain countries, the jury gives special attention to submission from these countries: Nepal, India, Germany, Thailand, Myanmar, Gambia, Philippines, Kenya, Bangladesh, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Liberia, Zambia, Indonesia, Morocco, France, Brazil, Pakistan, USA, Ukraine, Egypt, Vietnam and More. If you are from one of these countries, you have a great chance to become a finalist and we highly encourage you to participate in WYEC 2018!

Benefits:
The jury receives many outstanding submissions from all around the world. The WYEC awards honor a variety of excellent essays from exceptional youths and students.

WYEC Grand Prize 2018
The overall best submission receives the WYEC Grand Prize 2018 of 1700 USD. The exceptional student that receives the WYEC Grand Prize will be invited to Germany for a special winner ceremony with all flight and accommodation expenses covered! In Germany, you will meet with current international leaders and professionals.
WYEC 2. Prize and 3. Prize
The second and third best submissions receive the WYEC 2. prize and 3. prize of 2018. The award honors your extraordinary writing style and your creative mind. The 2. Prize and 3. Prize Winners will also be featured in one of the world’s most notable youth journals: You will be interviewed by journalists towards your motivation to inspire other youths around the world!
10x Award of Excellence

The jury selects ten submissions for exceptional creativity, knowledge or language skills. You will receive the WYEC Award of Excellence to obtain encouragement and honor for your future achievements and professional career.

All Finalists
All finalists will receive a special WYEC finalists certificate with honorable jury notes.
 All Participants
All participants will receive a WYEC 2018 participation certificate.


Application Process: Click HERE to submit your essay.

Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission Graduate Electoral Officers Recruitment 2018

Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission – Application are hereby invited from suitable qualified indigenes of Rivers State for the position below:
Job Title: Electoral Officer.
Location: Rivers

Qualifications
Applicants must:

• Be an indigene of the state
• Possess a minimum of First Degree
• Must not be less than 22 years of age
• Not be a card carrying member of any political party
• Have no criminal records
• Be a computer literate

Application Closing Date
4:00pm, 28th February, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their handwriting Application and attached with:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• LGA Identification Letter
• 4 Recent Passport Photographs
• Birth Certificate/Age Declaration
• Photocopies of Educational Certificates

All applications should be submitted to:
The Secretary,
Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission,
234-239 Aba Road,
Port Harcourt,
Rivers State.

KPMG NIGERIA RECRUITMENT FOR ACCOUNTING GRADUATES 2018

Are you an accounting graduate? Can you deliver excellent, value-added services to our clients? Then KPMG_NG could be the place for you! Send your CV to the email address provided and you could be on your way to joining the Firm.

PIND/Market Development Programme Training-of-Trainers Workshop for Farmers in the Niger Delta

PIND is a Nigerian Non-Profit Organization building partnerships for peace and equitable

economic development in the Niger Delta. PIND is collaborating with the Market Development Program in the Niger Delta (MADE) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to facilitate a Nigeria Agricultural Enterprise Curriculum (NAEC) Training-of-Trainers workshop for farmers in the Niger Delta from February 28 to March 2, 2018.

The training aims to enhance understanding and awareness of basic business concept and market conditions that affect profit and productivity, introduce practical methods and techniques for planning, income projection, risk assessment, monitoring operating cost, debt management, savings and profit maximization and highlight the importance of good financial management (including cash flow), record keeping and market analysis and also provide participants with tools to formulate individual action plans to implement what they have learnt.

VENUE: 6,TOMBIA ROAD,GRA PHASE 2,PORT HARCOURT,RIVERS STATE.

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THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION SERVICE'S GRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMME TO GENEVA 2018

The United Nations Information Service’s Graduate Study Programme provides an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of the United Nations system through first-hand observation and study. The Graduate Study Programme is held at the United Nations Office at Geneva each year during the month of July.

Each year, as part of the educational outreach programmes undertaken by the United Nations, the Information Service at Geneva organizes the Graduate Study Programme. This seminar provides an opportunity for outstanding graduate and postgraduate students from all over the world to deepen their understanding of the principles, purposes and activities of the United Nations and its related agencies through first-hand observation and study at the United Nations Office at Geneva. 

The 56^th Graduate Study Programme will be held at the Palais des Nations from 2 to 13 July 2018. It will comprise lectures given by senior members of the United Nations and the Geneva-based specialized agencies. The GSP theme for 2018 will be:

Human rights at a crossroads: where we stand in 2018

2018 marks the 70^th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But in this milestone year, human rights violations are part of major humanitarian and political crises. At the same time, international scrutiny over human rights issues, carried out via multilateral human rights mechanisms, has never been stronger. And the breadth and depth of the international human rights system’s focus has been expanding to address topics and communities which have not always received the attention they deserved: from gender-based violence and LGBTI rights, to the human rights of refugees and migrants, as well as challenges to human rights posed by the digital age and by climate change. Finally, we have a universal roadmap for development, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which is premised on a foundation of human rights. Human rights are an integral part of the 2030 Agenda and of every one of its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This is why implementing the SDGs requires institutional reform at the international and national levels, to truly mainstream human rights.

Participants will form working groups to study issues related to the various dimensions of this theme, under the guidance of United Nations experts. They will be provided with selected documents and publications on the theme under discussion. 

Important: language requirements for the GSP:

The majority of the sessions will be held in English, therefore absolute fluency in English is essential. As several sessions will be held in French, solid working knowledge of French is also required.

How to apply:

The students invited to attend this programme will be selected on the basis of their academic experience and motivation, with due regard to equitable geographical and gender distribution. The age limit for application is 32 years of age.

Students interested in the 2018 Graduate Study Programme must submit their application ONLINE until 2 March 2018. No applications will be accepted after this date.

The application form is to be filled in on our website, accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s passport, a letter of recommendation (in English or French only) from a university or governmental authority, proof of current enrolment (at the time of application) in a Master’s degree programme or a postgraduate degree programme (or equivalent) and university diplomas obtained.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

Once selected, successful candidates will be asked ahead of time to provide a medical certificate attesting good health and proof of medical insurance coverage in Switzerland at the time of the GSP (these two documents will be only be accepted by us in English or French). Applications from those already employed full time professionally cannot be considered. 

Candidates will be notified of the selection committee's decision by mid-April 2018. Participation in the programme is free. The United Nations does not make any financial contribution towards the travel costs and residential expenses of participants. Governments or universities may offer grants to selected candidates. Candidates should seek advice from their universities on this point.

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