Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS).

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are aimed at young researchers from abroad who have completed a master’s degree or PhD and at foreign artists holding a bachelor’s degree.

Eligible Regions: Open For All

Types of scholarship

Research Scholarship – Available to post-graduate researchers in any discipline (who hold a master’s degree as a minimum) who are planning to come to Switzerland to pursue research or further studies at doctoral or post-doctoral level.

Research scholarships are awarded for research or study at all Swiss cantonal universities, universities of applied sciences and the two federal institutes of technology. Only candidates nominated by an academic mentor at one of these higher education institutions will be considered.

Art Scholarships – Open to art students wishing to pursue an initial master’s degree in Switzerland.
Art scholarships are awarded for study at any Swiss conservatory or university of the arts. This scholarship is available to students from a limited number of countries only.

Benefits of Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for International Student 2018/2019 

The scholarship covers a monthly payment, exemption of tuition fees, health insurance, air fare, housing allowance, etc., as applicable. Please refer to the country-specific fact sheets for exact scholarship benefits.

Eligibilities

Please refer to the country-specific fact sheets for general and specific eligibility criteria.

The FCS assesses scholarship applications according to three criteria:

a) Candidate profile
b) Quality of the research project or artistic work
c) Synergies and potential for future research cooperation

Location: Switzerland

Application Deadline: September-December 2017

Official Link to Apply for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for International Student 2018/2019 

https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/sbfi/en/home/bildung/scholarships-and-grants/swiss-government-excellence-scholarships-for-foreign-scholars-an.html#2146630976

Korean Government Scholarship Program are open to international students for pursuing undergraduate programme at higher educational institutions in Korea. The scholarship will contribute to promoting the international exchange in education and to deepening the mutual friendship among countries.

Eligible Regions: Open For All Except Koreans

Benefits of Korean Government Scholarship Program 2018

1. Airfare Round : Trip economy class ticket
2. Monthly Allowance : 900,000 KRW per month
3. Research Allowance : 210,000 KRW for scholars in the field of humanities and social sciences, 240,000 KRW for scholars in natural and mechanic sciences (ONLY FOR GRADUATE PROGRAM)
4. Settlement Allowance : 200,000 KRW upon arrival
5. Language Training Fee : Full coverage
6. Tuition : All admission fees are waived by the host institution (university)The tuition is covered by NIIED and the university.
7. Dissertation Printing Costs : Reimbursement of 500,000 ~ 800,000 KRW depending on actual costs (ONLY FOR GRADUATE PROGRAM)
8. Medical Insurance : 20,000 KRW per month (limited coverage)
9. Korean Proficiency Grants : 100,000 KRW per month for scholars with TOPIK Level 5 or 6

Tesla is hiring Autopilot Software Engineering Internship for Spring 2018 batch. You will help to ensure the great quality of Tesla’s Autopilot software for current and next generation vehicle programs and working towards Tesla’s vision of fully autonomous vehicles. You will help to ensure great quality of Tesla’s Autopilot software for current and next generation vehicle programs and working towards Tesla’s vision of fully autonomous vehicles. You will be contributing to the implementation of the software system that processes inputs from a variety of vehicle sensors, evaluates possible vehicle strategies/trajectories, and automate safe control of the vehicle.

Benefits of Tesla Autopilot Software Engineering Internship 2018

1. Career in Tesla
2. It’s a paid internship
3. Chances to enhance your skill in autonomous vehicles

Required Skills

• Strong C++ coding experience in a Linux platform.
• Demonstrate good understanding of software fundamentals including software design, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and maintainability.
• Familiarity with CAN protocol, Driver Assistance features, GPS/Navigation systems, or other automotive applications a plus.
• Experience developing embedded firmware in C for safety-critical applications in production environments.
• Assess the system for failure modes and design resilient and redundant mechanisms to protect against those failures.
• Experience in creating complex, highly distributed real-time embedded systems.
• Understanding of advanced driver assistance sensors such as radar, camera, ultrasonic, and lidar, including the measurement and data-reduction, target identification and environmental synthesis, and sensor fusion.
• Collaborate with the control systems, simulation and modeling teams to design control strategies that can be implemented in software efficiently.

Eligibilities

• Currently working towards a BS, MS, or advanced degree in a relevant engineering program such as Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• You must be self-managed and committed to working in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience is a must.
• Professional and positive communication skills.
• Previous internship and/or project experience is a plus.
• Ability to relocate to Palo Alto, CA.

Whether you’re still at university or have just graduated, Airbus offers programs that provide valuable work experience and may open the door to a career at Airbus.

Airbus internships are primarily available in France, Germany, Spain and the UK. They provide a unique insight into potential career paths in the company. You have the option of working in disciplines such as engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, human resources (HR), finance, Information technology (IT) and communications.

AIRBUS Internship Benefits

1. Internship at Airbus usually lasts three months or more.
2. Paid internship.
3. Provide valuable work experience.
4. May open the door to a career at Airbus.

Eligibilities

• To qualify, you must be enrolled in a university and be looking for a placement that will last between 3 months and 1 year
• If you are a non-EU citizen, you may need to obtain a work visa, which will add processing time to your application
• You must have a sufficient level to be able to communicate with your colleagues.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Please visit the official website to Appy online.
• Please upload your CV
• A cover letter for (please rather type it into the free text field than to attach the document),
• Relevant certificates and your university grades.

Eligible Regions: Open For All

Apply for Paid Internship Opportunity 2017 at AIRBUS

http://company.airbus.com/careers/students-graduates.html

One Young World has launched a global ‘Local Organising Committee’ model. Known as NYLOCs ( ‘National Young Leaders Organising Committees’)

The One Young World NYLOC for Pakistan is chaired by Naila Mir. Naila has 16 years experience centered around sustainable business, corporate social responsibility, employee engagement, partnerships, and strategic communications. She recently established her own not-for-profit network, P3 Collective, to help young people achieve their purpose and collectively make an impact. Naila is a passionate champion of young leaders and is working hard to support bright young talent from Pakistan to participate in the upcoming One Young World Summit in Bogotá.

One Young World’s newly established Local Organising Committee for Pakistan is proud to announce one Delegate scholarship place for an impactful young leader from Pakistan to attend the One Young World Summit 2017 in Bogotá, 4-7 October.

What does the scholarship include?

1. Access to the One Young World Summit 2017 in Bogotá, Colombia
2. Hotel accommodation on a shared basis between 4 October and 7 October
3. Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
4. Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venues
5. Summit hand-outs and support materials.
6. The cost of travel to and from Bogotá.
7. Post-Summit, all ‘Delegates’ become lifetime members of the One Young World Ambassador network which spans 196 countries with over 8,000 members.

Who can apply?

In order to apply you must: 

1. Aged 18 – 30
2. A national of Pakistan

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Evidence of commitment to creating positive change in Pakistan. This commitment can come in many forms; ranging from a high level of involvement in community initiatives to social entrepreneurship or from leading responsible business practices to public service
• Leadership ability and examples
• Concern and knowledge of local and related global issues must be evident
• Ability to generate, articulate and achieve impactful ideas
• Teamwork

Location: Bogotá, Colombia

Application Deadline: August 18th 2017

Official Link to Apply for One Young World Summit 2017- Leading Pakistan Award 

https://www.oneyoungworld.com/leading-pakistan-award-0

Climate Tracker is launching its COP23 opportunity, and it is stacked with opportunities and prizes for Trackers from everywhere in the world!

If you want to be part of this incredible transition, it’s time to raise your voice, and join their opportunity for a Fully Funded trip to COP23, in Germany in November.

With the signing of the Paris Agreement almost two years behind them, it is time to step up their game. The Renewable Energy Transition is unstoppable! Even if Trump wants to pull out of the Paris Agreement, now he wants Solar Panels on Border Wall.

Around the world, Renewable energy is driving bigger changes than we have seen in generations, and the pressure is on for countries to take their transitions even further. 

Benefits

• Fully funded fellowship (including accommodations, travel, allowance)
• Join the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 23rd conference of parties

Am I eligible to apply?

Participants from all countries between the ages of 18 and 30 years old are eligible.

They do have one special set of Countries, and they will definitely select at least one person from the following Countries:

Indonesia | The Philippines | India | Ethiopia | Nigeria | Egypt | Bangladesh | Peru | Pakistan | Turkey

But they have 4 other spots available for anyone in the world!

They encourage young writers from around the world (like yourself) to help us write inspiring stories and to publish them in media, and we will reward five of you with a spot to COP 23 in Germany!

Publish 3 articles on the topics of:

1. Renewable Energy,
2. Climate Finance,
3. and Climate and Health.

Official Link to Apply for Fellowship to COP 23 in Bonn, Germany (Fully Funded)

http://app.climatetracker.org/competition/52aa87a3-3ed2-4392-8c50-e5473a9b36a2/information

Deadline: September 30, 2017

The TED Fellows program opens applications to find a new class of extraordinary thinkers and doers. The TED Fellowship program has the ability to slingshot your career forward. As a Fellow, you will be introduced into a powerful network of innovators that can be future collaborators.

Eligible Regions: Open for All

Benefits

• Once applicant are selected as a TED Fellow, then organizer will cover applicant flights (or equivalent) to and from the TED conference, any visa that may need, room, board + food while at the conference, and a conference pass.

• TED will provide a formal letter of invitation that should be sufficient for most countries’ visa applications.

• Your formal letter of invitation can also be used to document the trip if applicant are a student studying in another country. TED do cover visa application fees.

• Fellows have access to personal mentorship opportunities

Eligibilities Requirement:

• Applicants of ages 21-40 and anyone over age 18 is welcome to apply.

• After get selected as ted fellow, applicant will be required to block off a total of eight consecutive days (April 21 – 28, 2018 in order to be a TED Fellow)

• English proficiency is required.

Deadline: September 10, 2017

Official Link to Apply for TED 2018 Fellowship program (Fully Funded)

https://www.ted.com/participate/ted-fellows-program/apply-to-be-a-ted-fellow