Please see below a call for funding proposals to promote the Millennium Development Goal on Access to Reproductive Health. You can apply now for up to 10,000 USD funding for advocacy work from International Planned Parenthood Federation(IPPF).
Subject: Call for Applications to Promote Millennium Development Goal 5b (MDG5b): Universal Access to Reproductive Health by 2015.
Deadline for Applications: 15 February 2010
Website Offers Guidelines & Application in English, French, & Spanish.
Apply now for up to 10,000 USD funding for advocacy work.
Japanese Association of University Women (JAUW), an association of International Federation of University Women (IFUW), is offering 2010 International Fellowship for women who are carrying out or would like to carry out independent research or advanced study at the post-graduate level in Japan.
To fulfill the application requirements, the applicant should get three reference letters written by those who are well acquainted with the applicant's academic work. If the applicant is a member of a national federation or association of IFUW, one of the three persons shall be the president of your federation or association.
As one of the associations of IFUW, HKAUW takes the pleasure to nominate our bright members to apply for the fellowship from our sister institution JAUW.
Please find the application and nomination details in the files below:
1) "Covering Letter for 2010 JAUW International Fellowship Nomination"(Download);
2) "Application Form for 2010 JAUW International Fellowship"(Download).
Re: Hong Kong Association of University Women (HKAUW)
Annual Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships 2009-2010
The Hong Kong Association of University Women (HKAUW) is inviting applications for a number of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship Awards for the year 2009/10. The details of the HKAUW Scholarships are attached. Please submit no more than two nominations for Undergraduate Scholarships from your institution but as many for Postgraduate Scholarships as you deem appropriate. All applicants must be nominated by the head of department or faculty/school in which the candidate is currently registered.
For Undergraduate Scholarships, completed application forms (including only relevant information), together with required documents must be received by the HKAUW at the address below by 5:00 p.m. on 16th October 2009 via the Student Affairs Office of their institution. Late application will NOT be considered.
For Postgraduate Scholarships, applicants may directly submit their applications to HKAUW or via their institutions. Please note that an applicant for the Postgraduate Scholarship has to be a full member of HKAUW. (See "Join Us" on the HKAUW website at http://www.hkauw.org/). Completed scholarship application form, a letter of recommendation from her current supervisor, together with all required documents should be returned to the address below. These must be received by the HKAUW by 5:00 p.m. on 16th October 2009. Late application will NOT be considered.
Please return the completed application forms with supporting documents to:
Hong Kong Association of University Women
c/o Ms Stacy Gould
University Archives
First Floor, Main Library
University of Hong Kong
Pokfulam Road
Hong Kong
Undergraduate Scholarship applicants will not be interviewed personally.
HKAUW will notify short-listed Postgraduate Scholarship applicants for interviews by late October. They are required to attend an interview on 14th November 2009 (Saturday). Applicants who will not be available for the interview are advised not to apply.
All final recipients of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships will be notified directly by HKAUW about the award. The Scholarship Coordinators of the nominating institutions will receive the names of the final scholarship recipients. Applicants who are not notified by mid-December 2009 should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Certificates and cheques will be awarded at a Presentation Ceremony at the HKAUW Christmas Dinner on 12th December 2009. Absence from the event will mean forfeiture of the scholarship.
Thank you very much for your help in distributing the scholarship details to your students. Should you or potential applicants have further questions, please write to me at caroltsang@hkauw.org.
Yours faithfully,
Carol Tsang
Acting Vice-President & Scholarship Convener
Hong Kong Association of University Women
Aim
The Postgraduate Scholarships aim at recognising and encouraging female postgraduates with high quality original research projects of significant value to society and knowledge. The successful candidates should also be able to demonstrate leadership in team work, achievements in their chosen disciplines through research and practice, and current community service.
Award
Each HKAUW Postgraduate Scholarship recipient will receive a Certificate of Award and HK$20,000.
(I) Eligibility criteria - An applicant
a. Must be a full member of the HKAUW
b. Must be currently registered as a full-time female student in a local postgraduate degree-granting tertiary institution (designation determined by the HKAUW)
c. Is nominated by the head of department or faculty/school in which she is currently registered
d. Has outstanding academic achievements, personal aspirations and qualities
e. Demonstrates leadership and involvement in community service, have contributions in their chosen disciplines, including a global outlook and the promotion of womanhood
f. Is required to serve the community for at least half a year after she receives the scholarship which may include serving as a member of HKAUW Executive Committee
(II) Application procedure
a. Complete the "Online application form" on the HKAUW website at http://www.hkauw.org/ to become a full member. (See "Join Us" on the website)
b. Directly deposit the full membership fee to HSBC Account Number: 002-219871-001 via ATM machines, or through internet banking
c. Staple the original ATM customer transaction advice, or in the case of internet banking, a printed copy of the bank's acknowledgement statement which contains the payment reference number, to the scholarship application form
d. Retain a photocopy of the transaction advice as proof of fee payment
e. Applicants may directly submit their applications to HKAUW or submit through their institution
f. The completed HKAUW Postgraduate Scholarship application form including only relevant information, a letter of reference from the supervisor, together with all supporting documents, must be received by HKAUW by 5:00 p.m. on 16th October 2009. HKAUW WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY LATE APPLICATION
g. The completed application form with supporting documents has to be returned to:
Hong Kong Association of University Women
c/o Ms Stacy Gould
University Archives
First Floor, Main Library
University of Hong Kong
Pokfulam Road
Hong Kong
(III) Interview
a. Short-listed interview candidates will be directly notified by HKAUW by late October 2009
b. They are required to attend an interview on 14th November (Saturday) 2009. Applicants who will not be available for the interview are advised not to apply
(IV) Announcement of Results
a. Scholarship recipients will be directly notified by HKAUW
b. The Scholarship Convenor will notify the nominating institutions directly when the recipients are selected
c. Applicants who are not notified by mid-December 2009 should consider their applications unsuccessful. HKAUW does NOT provide critiques for unsuccessful applications
(V) Presentation of Awards
a. Certificates and cheques will be presented to the scholarship recipients at an Awards Presentation Ceremony scheduled on 12th December 2009
b. Postgraduate Scholarship recipients are required to make a short presentation of their research topic at the Presentation Ceremony and attend the HKAUWs Christmas Dinner on 12th December 2009. Absence will mean forfeiture of the award
(VI) Enquiries
For further questions, please write to the HKAUW Scholarship Convenor, Ms Carol Tsang at caroltsang@hkauw.org
Aim
The Undergraduate Scholarships aim at recognising and encouraging second-year female students with exceptional academic attainments and community service.
Award
Each HKAUW Undergraduate Scholarship recipient will receive a Certificate of Award and HK$5,000.
(I) Eligibility criteria - An applicant
a. Must be currently registered as a full-time female student in her second year of study at a local degree-granting tertiary institution (designation determined by the HKAUW)
b. Is nominated by the head of department or faculty/school in which she is currently registered
c. Has outstanding academic achievements
d. Demonstrates current participation and involvement in community service
(II) Application procedure
a. The applicant must be nominated by the head of department or faculty/school in which she is currently registered
b. The completed HKAUW Undergraduate Scholarship application form including only relevant information, together with required documents must be received by the HKAUW by 5:00 p.m. on 16th October 2009 via the Student Affairs Office of her institution. HKAUW WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY LATE APPLICATION c. This application must be accompanied by all supporting documents. Applications will not be considered without supporting documents
d. The completed application forms with supporting documents must be returned to:
Hong Kong Association of University Women
c/o Ms Stacy Gould
University Archives
First Floor, Main Library
University of Hong Kong
Pokfulam Road
Hong Kong
(III) Announcement of Results
a. Applicants for Undergraduate Scholarships are shorted-listed and final recipients selected without a personal interview
b. The Scholarship Convenor will notify the nominating institutions and the final scholarship recipients directly when the recipients are selected.
c. Applicants who are not notified by mid-December 2009 should consider their applications unsuccessful. HKAUW does NOT provide critiques for unsuccessful applications
(IV) Presentation of Awards
a. Certificates and cheques will be presented to the scholarship recipients at an Awards Presentation Ceremony scheduled on 12th December 2009
b. The scholarship recipients are required to attend the Presentation Ceremony at the HKAUW Christmas Dinner. Absence will mean forfeiture of the award
(VI) Enquiries
For further questions, please write to the HKAUW Scholarship Convenor, Ms Carol Tsang at caroltsang@hkauw.org
Dialogue in the Dark - Executive Workshop
a unique experience to enlighten your mind
The Dialogue in the Dark Executive Workshop is an innovative and enlightening learning experience. It has been well received by many world class leaders.
The global clients include:
- World Economic Forum
- Young Presidents' Organization
- SAP, Allianz, Philips, Nokia, Airbus, Unilever, SGS, UBS and many others
Over 30 workshops were conducted in Hong Kong in January and June 2009. There was excellent acceptance from the participants. 95% of them have no hesitation to refer the workshop to friends.
This is a challenging and intellectually demanding workshop specially designed for executives, professionals and leaders. In complete darkness, participants will be guided by visually impaired trainers to experience a 2-hour task-filled session.
A professional facilitator will then guide the participants through a 1-hour after-darkness reflection, in which participants could share their insights and learn from each other.
The workshop will enable participants:
- To face up to uncertainties and embrace challenges
- To become innovative in unusual circumstances
- To reflect on the traditional way of communication
- To arouse empathy in working environments
- To enhance team spirit in challenging times
Workshop Details
Date : 15 to 18 September 2009
Duration : 3 hours per session
Language : English / Cantonese / Putonghua
Venue : The Dynasty Club, Wanchai
Fee : HK$950 per person
Registration and enquiries: 2891 0438
Email : DiDhk.info@gmail.com
Website : www.hksef.org
