For University of Alberta undergraduate or graduate students who wish to conduct a summer research project in international studies during the spring or summer term.
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Apply for Grant Funding to Make a Difference Abroad! The Community Impact Grant is awarded to U.S. citizens on an InterExchange Work Abroad program who devise or improve a community project that will positively impact their host community, contribute to i ...
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Caledonia Languages Abroad has flexible programmes that run all year round, with language courses from as short as one week at language schools throughout the world. Their tutors are specially qualified to teach their language as a foreign language and us ...
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Scotia Personnel Ltd. provides employment opportunities for people interested in working as an au pair in the US and Europe. Additional positions working with children in summer work camps (USA), tutoring and teaching English, employment in the internatio ...
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Scholarships are available to residents of Alberta and are intended to assist any person who has been away from formal education and wishes to further their education and/or any student who is continuing their education.
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The Rose Nolan Memorial Scholarship was established to recognize Aboriginal First Nation women who are achieving their educational and training goals while maintaining strong community involvement.
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Launched in 2011 by the Leibniz Association (Wissenschaftsgemeinschaft Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), The Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellowship offers highly-qualified recent foreign postdocs the opportunity to cond ...
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This scholarship honours the legacy of the late Hon. James W. Bourque, PC. Born in Wandering River, Alberta, Bourque was of Cree and Métis background.
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The ATCO Pipelines Indigenous Educational Awards Program is aimed at supporting Indigenous students from First Nations and Métis communities in close proximity to our facilities.
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Celebrating the success of post-secondary students by awarding scholarships is just one way that the Foundation aims to foster the growth of leaders, inspire the next generation, cultivate philanthropy and volunteerism, and ultimately, to ensure the healt ...
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To foster individual research projects, the Max Planck Society offers foreign researchers the possibility of obtaining a scholarship. These scholarships are typically granted for a period of between two and four months. Preference is given to those resear ...
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Working for G.A.P Adventures is a lifestyle choice that provides the chance to work for an organization that is young, aggressive and proud of being market leaders. G.A.P prides itself on being a "work hard/play hard" company that is dedicated to entrepre ...
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Students can expect a collaborative group experience focused on each program’s theme. A New York Times expert and a group leader will guide students as they choose a culminating project related to the theme of the program, prepare it and present it to the ...
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The purposes of the internship programme of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea are to give the participants the opportunity to gain an understanding of the work and functions of the Tribunal and to enable the Tribunal and its Members to ben ...
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For students with a record of leadership in clubs, sports, student government, campus organizations, etc.
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Gap Activity Projects (GAP) is one of the oldest "gap year" organizations, with more than 30 year
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Looking for a change of career or direction? Want to be in charge of your own day? As Kumuka continues to grow, they are on the lookout for well travelled and energetic people to join their team. Tour leaders and drivers operate trips worldwide, and head ...
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Highly qualified final year undergraduate students (graduating seniors) or those who have received an undergraduate degree of all disciplines may apply for the DAAD Study Scholarship for a year of independent study or a full master's degree program at a G ...
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Google is committed to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by providing scholarships for Computer Science students with disabilities. They have partnered with EmployAbility, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting s ...
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Ulm University offers foreign students degree scholarships.
The scholarships are only awarded to students who have registered their thesis and are financially needy. The scholarships support foreign students at Ulm University, who are nearing graduation ...
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