Call for Papers
Southern Humanities Council Conference
 January 29-February 1, 2015
The Foundry Inn
Athens, Georgia
 “Virtues and Vices, Desires, Devices”The 2015 Southern Humanities Council Conference invites proposals for papers on the theme “Virtues and Vices; Desires, Devices.” The topic is interdisciplinary and invites proposals from all disciplines and areas of study, as well as creative pieces including but not limited to performance, music, art, and literature. (Please note that the name of our organization simply reflects its having been founded in the U.S. south; no presenter is expected to present anything “southern,” though southern topics are also welcomed. Conference attendees come from all over the United States and Canada.)  Send proposals of 300-500 words to Mark Ledbetter at shcouncil@gmail.com or if sending by U.S. Postal Service, Mark Ledbetter, Executive Director, SHC, P.O. Box 2546, The College of St. Rose, 432 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203.  If possible, send all proposals by email.

Proposals are due by December 15, 2014.
Topics are not limited to but may address any of the following areas, and may integrate the theme in trans-disciplinary or interdisciplinary ways, that is, the paper may address Virtues and Vices; Desires, Devices from particular perspectives OR a paper may address the integration of two or more dimensions of the theme.

Possible Topics:  Any aspect/combination of Virtues and Vices; Desires, Devices and, or, of
  • Literature
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Psychology
  • Poetry
  • Metaphor
  • Sociology
  • Childhood
  • Performance
  • Disability
  • Prosthetics
  • Love
  • Pleasure/Desire
  • Sense of Self
  • Gender
  • Race/Ethnicity
  • Social Class
  • Religion/Spirituality
  • Truth/Truths
  • Animal/Animals
  • Music/Music History
  • Cinema
  • Culture
  • Education/Educative
  • Geography/ies
  • Philosophy
  • Morality
  • Character
  • Friendship
  • Community
  • Travel
  • Adventure
  • History of . . .
  • Folk History
  • Past/Future
  • Imagination
  • Human/Animal/Machine
  • The Symbolic
  • New Media
  • Hospitality
  • Athletics
  • Cultural differences
Deadline: 15 December 2014
Open to: candidates of all nationalities
Scholarship: tuition, stipend for housing and living expenses, support for internship

Description

The Kroc Institute’s Master’s Degree in International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame will prepare you for a career in public policy, political change, organizational management or conflict analysis and transformation.



The 2-year master’s program includes:
  • Coursework in peace and justice theory, contemporary conflicts and strategies of peace, and career paths in public policy, political change, management, and conflict analysis and transformation;
  • Six months internship at leading organizations in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, or the United States, strengthening professional skills;
  • Make connections and join a global network of Kroc Institute alumni at work in nearly 100 countries around the world.
 As a complement to their academic classwork, every student takes a two-semester Professional Development Seminar, designed to enhance leadership skills, support planning for vocational direction, and sharpen tools for professional success.

Eligibility

Admission to the Kroc Institute’s master’s program is highly selective. Successful candidates have outstanding academic credentials as well as work experience (paid or volunteer) in areas related to peace and justice. Applications are welcome from the candidates of all nationalities.

Scholarship

The scholarship covers the full cost of two years of graduate tuition. Master’s students also receive a stipend for housing and living expenses, and support for the 6-month internship, including travel to and from a Kroc Institute field site in Africa, Asia, Jerusalem, Latin America or the United States.
Master’s students also may apply for professional development funding from the Kroc Institute to support travel and/or other expenses related to participation in a conference or other academic or professional event.

Application

The application deadline is 15 December 2014.
All application materials and detailed information on application process you will find HERE.
Nanyang Technological University is offering MBA partial scholarships for international students. Scholarships are open to outstanding international applicants seeking to pursue a full-time Nanyang Fellows MBA programme at NTU. Singaporeans and Singapore permanent residents are not eligible to apply. Scholarships are tenable for a period of 1 year only and cover partial tuition fee of the Nanyang Fellows MBA Programme. Application should be submitted till 28th February 2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any (MBA) courses offered by the Nanyang Technological University.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master degree level.

Scholarship Provider: Nanyang Technological University
Scholarship can be taken at: Singapore

Eligibility: Applicants who have been offered a place in the programme may then apply for the scholarship.
This scholarship is open to international applicants seeking to pursue a full-time Nanyang Fellows MBA programme at NTU. Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents are not eligible to apply.
-A good bachelor’s degree
-At least 8 years of management or senior professional experience
-For applicants whose university degree was not imparted in English, a minimum score of 600 for paper-based, 250 for computer-based and above 100 for internet-based in TOEFL or a minimum band score of 6.5 in IELTS is required.
-Proven leadership potential
-Strong academic capability
-Character and personal qualities
-One should not hold any other scholarship, fellowship or bursary concurrently during the prescribed period of the award

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these MBA scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Nanyang Technological University offer attractive partial scholarships to outstanding international candidates of exceptional ability and sterling track record.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Each scholarship is tenable for a period of 1 year (from start to end of programme) only.

What does it cover? Each scholarship shall cover partial tuition fee of the Nanyang Fellows MBA Programme.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification:  Not Known

Online Application: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 28th February 2015.