Webinar on Changes to Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

May 28, 2022

Event Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

The Volcker Alliance G2U Initiative has partnered with Equal Justice Works and the PSLF Coalition to provide a briefing on recent significant changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. The briefing will provide a detailed summary of the most recent updates to PSLF and outline how current government employees can apply for Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness from the Department of Education. The content will be especially relevant to current government employees, as well as advisors guiding students into public service careers.

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ONE WEEK BEFORE Registration CLOSES for the Foreign Service Officer Test

May 26, 2022

Registration Open for the Foreign Service Officer Test

Spring Registration CLOSES Thursday, June 2, 2022

The Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) is an important part of the State Department Foreign Service Officer selection process, covering the job knowledge, English expression, and situational judgement necessary to work as a Foreign Service Officer. The test is offered several times throughout the year. To be eligible, candidates must be a US citizen on the date the candidate submits the registration package; at least 20 and no older than 59 years of age, and available for worldwide assignments, including DC. In a policy change, everyone who applies and completes the FSOT will move forward to the Qualifications Evaluation Panel.

Learn about some of the expected changes to the FSOT here.

https://home.pearsonvue.com/fsot

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Critical Language Scholarship Virtual Online Language Learning Program

May 19, 2022

Critical Language Scholarship Virtual Online Language Learning Program

Deadline: Thursday, May 26, 2022

CLS Spark helps US undergraduate students learn Arabic, Chinese or Russian through online classes and activities facilitated by native speakers at a host institution abroad. Designed to leverage best practices in online language learning developed during the pandemic, CLS Spark provides US students the access and opportunity to start their language learning journeys even when these critical languages may not be offered on their campuses or when they may have responsibilities that limit their ability to go overseas. Candidates must be US Citizens, enrolled and working towards an associate's or bachelor's degree in an accredited US degree-granting program, at least 18 years old by September 1, 2022, and NOT an alum of a CLS Program.

https://clscholarship.org/spark

US Congress – Republic of Korea National Assembly Exchange Program

May 17, 2022

US Congress – Republic of Korea National Assembly Exchange Program

Deadline: Sunday, May 22, 2022

The US Congress–Republic of Korea National Assembly Exchange Program is a fully-funded initiative to broaden the perspectives of Korean and American young people on the legislative process; the history of US-Korean relations; and current economic, political, and security aspects of the bilateral relationship. The program also provides participants with firsthand experience of each other’s people and culture, creating opportunities to form long-lasting personal contacts. The US delegation consists of 8 American students/young adults, between the ages of 21 and 27, recommended by a member of Congress. The Committee on Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Unification of the Republic of Korea National Assembly nominates and selects the Korean students. Participation is fully funded by the US Department of State and the National Assembly. Note: this program is not geared for US applicants who have already had significant opportunities to travel or live in Korea.

https://www.meridian.org/project/2022-u-s-congress-republic-of-korea-national-assembly-exchange-program/

Kosovo International Summer Academy 2022

May 16, 2022

Kosovo International Summer Academy 2022

Deadline extended until May 20, 2022

(Part I: July 12 – 22, 2022)

Deadline: May 22, 2022

(Part II: August 10 – 20, 2022)

Call for applications for Kosovo International Summer Academy 2022, with a special focus on “Peace building in post-conflict areas – Diplomacy, Leadership and Negotiations”, are now open!

Date/Venue:

Part I: 12-22 July 2022, Prishtina, Kosovo

Part II: 10-20 August 2022, Prishtina, Kosovo

*Applicants can apply and attend only one of the sessions (either Part I or PART II)

A number of scholarships are available for most qualified applicants.

Description:

This July (12 – 22) and August (10 – 20), Kosovo International Summer Academy (KSA) will

organize Part I and Part II of its 9th edition in Prishtina, Kosovo, with a special focus on “Peace

building in post-conflict areas – Diplomacy, Leadership and Negotiations”.

The Kosovo International Summer Academy will be welcoming distinguished professors from the

world’s most prestigious universities, diplomats, high-ranking officials, and representatives of civic

society, to teach courses and deliver speeches on:

• Politics

• Economics

• Diplomacy

• Professional Etiquette and Protocol

• Leadership

• Peaceful Conflict Resolution

• EU Integration Process

• International Law

• Transitional Justice

• Human Rights

• Women’s Rights in the Western Balkans

• International Justice

• International Security and

• The Role of Civic Society in Peacebuilding

Excursions and Cultural Activities

Throughout your study-abroad experience in Kosovo you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of excursions and cultural activities.

• Tour of the Institutions of Kosovo

• Field trip to Prizren

• Field trip to Mitrovica

• Field trip to Gadime Cave

• Tour of museums and statues

• Meetings with high-ranking officials and ambassadors

Eligibility

• Citizens of all countries in the world are eligible to apply

• Undergraduate, graduate and post graduate students (who are enrolled or have already

completed aforementioned levels of university studies) and young professionals.

• Applicants born in 1987 and after

Tuition fees

The tuition fee for the Kosovo International Summer Academy is 950 EUR.

Program fee covers the following:

• Tuition – Tuition fee for the courses.

• Accommodation – The program fee covers accommodation during the length of the

programme.

• Transportation between Prishtina International Airport and the hotel.

• Meals – All scheduled meals are included in the program fee.

• Coffee break – All scheduled coffee between courses are included in the program fee.

• Vocational trips – All scheduled vocational trips(entrance fees of visits to museums, galleries,

etc.) are included in the program fee

Scholarships awarding criteria

The following criteria are considered in the admissions process:

• Financial need

• Merit and existing leadership experience

• Intercultural experience

Deadline:

PART I –12 – 22 July 2022

• Priority deadline: 22 April 2022 (Extended until 20 May 2022)

• Visa deadline: 10 May 2022 (This Deadline applies if you need a visa to enter Kosovo).

• Final deadline: 3 June 2022 (Applicants who hold citizenship of a country that does not

need a visa to enter Kosovo).

PART II –10 – 20 August 2022

• Priority deadline: 22 May 2022

• Visa deadline: 20 May 2022 (This Deadline applies if you need a visa to enter Kosovo)

• Final deadline: 20 June 2022 (Applicants who hold citizenship of a country that does not

need a visa to enter Kosovo).

Please find the link for application here: academy-ks.org/?page_id=432.

For further information please visit official website academy-ks.org/ or the official Facebook page of

Kosovo International Summer Academy:www.facebook.com/KosovoInternationalSummerAcademy/

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