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Duolingo English Test (DET) is soliciting applications for the DETermined scholarship on the Manthan portal. The scholarship was introduced earlier this year in association with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) as the knowledge partner.

The DETermined Scholarship will offer a one-time award of USD 30,000 to Indian women pursuing STEM fields to take a bachelor's or master's degree at a US university which accepts the DET for Spring '26 semester admissions.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to be eligible for the DETermined 

Scholarship:

Be a woman and an Indian citizen.

Live in India and have a good academic performance (60 per cent and above) in a science background from an accredited Indian institution.

Plan to pursue a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate STEM programme at a partner US university in the spring semester of 2026.

Have obtained a DET score of 120 and above.

Show leadership abilities, STEM innovation, and dedication to addressing issues of society.

Plan to return to India and demonstrate the capability to convert innovative thought into a sustainable startup.

Application process

The applications are open now on the Manthan portal and will continue till June 30. At the first level of the application process, the candidates will need to apply with a DET score of 120, excellent academic performance and a proposal outlining their vision for innovation in STEM areas.

Then, the shortlisted candidates will need to identify an urgent global or local issue that pertains to STEM and suggest an innovative solution to the same. The submission can be made in the form of a brief proposal (not more than 1000 words) or a five-minute video, demonstrating their innovativeness, research, and potential impact.

The shortlisted candidates will each participate in a virtual interview with the panel of judges. The scholarship winner will be revealed in September 2025, and the USD 30,000 will be credited towards the tuition fee of the successful applicant for the Spring semester of 2026.

Among the Best internships in Japan. The Applications are inviting to apply for the UNU Junior Fellows Internship in Tokyo, Japan. It is a Paid Internship in Japan for foreign and Japanese Students funded by the United Nations University (UNU). Application is free, and the programme is available to graduates, students, and professionals who want to learn about the work of the United Nations and the United Nations University. Six months is the duration of the UNU internship, and fellows will be based at the UNU headquarter in Tokyo during August to the end of February 2025. Furthermore, applicants from any part of the globe are eligible. United Nations University (UNU) is a research and academic wing of the United Nations, situated in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.

Information About the UNU Junior Fellows Internship 2025/26 in Japan

Country: Japan

Location: UNU HQ, Tokyo

Internship Duration: 6 months

Financial Benefits: Paid & other Perks

Deadline: 31st May 2025

Financial Benefits

The Programme Provides:

• A monthly stipend to pay for living costs
• Transport to/from the UNU headquarters in Shibuya.
• Office Accommodation
• Free access to the library and gym.
• 1.5 days annual leave.

Internship Dates & Cost of living

• Contract duration: Approximately 6 months (24 weeks)
• Estimated start date: 26th August 2025
• Estimated end date: 25th February 2026
• Purpose of the Internship
• To facilitate interaction and exchange between young scholars, professionals, and UNU.
• To familiarize junior fellows with work of the Office of the Rector and UNU.
• To provide young professionals with intensive, hands-on work experience within a UN agency.
• To acquaint young professionals with an administrative working environment.
• Assisting in activities for the Office of the Rector.

Eligibility Criteria

The Internship is available to all Nationals.

Postgraduate studies (Master's/Doctoral) completed or undertaken in the related field.

Under 32 years of age at time of application.

Up to 5 years of relevant professional working experience.

Native/fluent English (written and spoken).

Strong research, writing, and analytical capabilities.

Good people skills with effective working with others.

Problem-solving capability.

High computer proficiency (MS Office proficiency, Excel preferred).

Interest in the UN and UNU's activity.

Required Documents

Application

CV

Cover Letter

Application form

Funding form

Letters of Recommendation and Recommendation Form.

Funding source: Please fill in the attached Funding Form and return. The form should include your source, amount, and duration of your actual and/or anticipated funding during your time in Tokyo.

Instead of a P11 form that must be submitted in the online application, please provide your updated CV.

How to Apply for the UNU Junior Fellows Internship 2025/26

Application is done online. Kindly complete both the online application as well as funding application form. Contact will only be made with shortlisted applicants.

Picture yourself strolling through Tokyo's neon streets, collaborating with groundbreaking Japanese businesses, and starting your international career – all paid for! The METI Japan Internship 2025 brings this experience to life for 100 deserving students globally.

What’s the Deal?

METI’s picking 100 people from around the globe for an all-expenses-paid internship in Japan.

We’re talkin’ flights, comfy housing, spending cash, gadgets, the works. No, this isn’t a scam.

This isn't any ordinary internship. The Japanese government is laying out the red carpet with:

• Round-trip airfare paid in full
• Shared accommodation in Japan
• 3,000 yen of daily allowance
• Brand-new laptop & smartphone
• Visa support and complete insurance

What’s in It for You?

• Global Work Experience: Get hands-on at a Japanese company. Seriously, this is resume gold.
• Networking: Meet individuals from all over. Hi, future LinkedIn contacts.
• Cultural Immersion: Bento lunchboxes, bowing, and office culture you've only watched in films.
• Stand Out: Future employers will devour this.
• No stressful English exams! If you speak English (Japanese is a big bonus), age 18-40, and from one of the eligible countries, you're in. Choose one of three easy sessions between August-December 2025 to fit your schedule to the minute.

Why take this opportunity? You'll:

• Gain valuable experience with leading Japanese companies
• Harvest an international professional network
• Harvest Japan's renowned work culture
• Differentiate yourself in the potential employment globally

Only 100 opportunities are available, so it will be competitive. Don't miss this chance! Collect just your study documents and sole recommendation letter by the deadline date of June 30, 2025.

This could be that career-defining moment you've been waiting for. Will you take that first bold step towards your Japanese experience? Join now – future you will thank you!

Population First invites gender-sensitive work of media professionals for consideration under the 15th Laadli Awards. For much-needed relief to media workers as well as gender sensitizers, Population First has formally extended the deadline for the 15th Laadli Media and Advertising Awards for Gender Sensitivity. In pursuance of appeals from across the country, the organization issued a notice that submission of entries will now be accepted up to May 31, 2025.

Laadli Awards is a publicity-staggering platform where advertising and media campaigns are recognized, rewarded, and appreciated for gender sensitivity and equality. Launched to speak up for those questioning stereotypes and shaping the narrative of inclusiveness, the awards have now become the gold standard for ethical storytelling in Indian media.

We express gratitude to the record number of journalists and creatives across India. The expansion will enable more powerful stories to be told," Population First's Yogesh Pawar wrote in a message to supporters and applicants.

Shortlisted applicants can submit work through the portal at www.populationfirst.org/apply. The contest is for journalists, writers, and ad professionals who have created gender-sensitive content in print, broadcasting, online, or ad media.

With the extended deadline, Population First also aims to increase wholesome involvement and strengthen the gender equality movement in the media.

For further information and entry details, candidates can visit the website and spread the word of call for entries to their networks.

Laadli Media and Advertising Awards for Gender Sensitivity (LMAAGS) has released the call for entries for its 14th edition. The awards, which recognize and reward gender-sensitive material in media and advertising, have called for entries from media professionals and advertisers.

The awards seek to promote responsible practice of media and healthy representation of gender in media and advertising.

Applications can be made online at the official website. Interested applicants can make use of the application form and submit the necessary information and documents.

For further information about categories, deadlines, and applications, participants can check the official website or simply get in touch with the award organizers directly.

The Eric Bleumink Scholarship 2026 is providing a fully funded master's scholarship to international students to study for their graduate degree at the University of Groningen, the second-oldest university in the Netherlands founded in 1614. Applications have been opened for this highly competitive fellowship that covers any master's program at the university, including MSc, MA, and LL.M. degrees. The duration of the program is one or two years. The student must first secure unconditional or conditional admission into one of the university's postgraduate courses to be eligible for the scholarship.

This scholarship offers holistic financial assistance in the form of full tuition fee, foreign travel from overseas, subsistence allowance (including food, accommodation, clothing, and water), textbooks, and medical insurance. All of the master programmes taught by the University of Groningen come under this programme, under which students can choose their field of study as they wish.

To qualify, the candidates should be nationals of the listed developing countries and should have obtained admission to a master's program in the institution prior to February during the academic year. Application later will be entertained for the subsequent cycle. Candidates should have a good academic history, good undergrad work, and should be capable of meeting the English language requirement. Additionally, applicants should be willing to fund the entire duration of the course.

The below countries are eligible, among others: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, Vietnam, Ukraine, Zimbabwe, and several more in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The list of eligible countries and further details on the programs can be accessed on the official website of the University of Groningen. The deadline for application for the fellowship is December 1st annually.

This fellowship is a life-transforming chance for talented students from developing economies to realize their academic dreams in an elite global learning system and access global research and innovation networks.

I have created a list of youth summits and conferences for my users who want to participate in these programs in 2025. Well, hello and welcome to the Opportunities Corner website. Here, you can observe great youth opportunities worldwide, including Youth Forums, Conferences, Summits, Workshops, and Fellowships occurring around the world. These Programs are open to all nationals and do not need the IELTS Test. Any academic background candidate can apply. With these short international programs, you will end up building new connections and most importantly, you will receive an invitation letter which will help you obtain a Visa. Discover your strengths and discover the world through free chances. Remember the Opportunities Corner and spread this post. All the Programs are listed below. List of Conferences and Youth Summits in 2025 For International Applicants.

Don't miss this opportunity. Some of the programs have a small application fee, and the rest of them are free. Give your best shot and your time. The program name, the link, and the deadline are listed below.

1) Youth Empowerment Forum 2025 in Switzerland (Fully Funded)

Host Country: Switzerland

Location: Geneva

Duration: 4 Days

Program Dates: Sept 04 – 07, 2025

Benefits: Round Trip Flight, Shared Accommodation, Meals, Full Conference Access, Invitation Letter, Free Geneva Transport Card to travel freely using all public transport, Tour of UN Headquarters and CERN.

Deadline: 25th June 2025

2) Free Trip to London by Commonwealth 2025

Host Country: UK

Program Location: Buckingham Palace, London

Duration: One Week

Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 23rd May 2025

3) 2025 Discover Vancouver Cultural Program (Fully Funded)

Host Country: Canada

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Program Dates: August 26-29, 2025

Financial Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 31st July 2025

4) Global Impact Summit 2025 in Hungary (Fully Funded)

Host Country: Hungary

Location: Budapest

Duration: 4 Days

Summit Dates: 28th to 31st August 2025

Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 30th May 2025

5) Youth Vision Assembly 2025 in the Netherlands (Fully Funded)

Host Country: Netherlands

Location: Amsterdam

Dates of Forum: 19th to 23rd September 2025

Hosted by: Centre for Diplomatic Advancement (CDA)

Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 25th June 2025

6) OYW Leading Summit 2025 in Germany (Fully Funded)

Host Country: Germany

Venue: Munich

Scholarship Name: Leading Scholarship

OYW Summit 2025 Dates: 3 – 6 November 2025

Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 7th July 2025

7) Young Leaders Summit 2025 in Japan (Fully Funded)

Country: Japan

Location: Osaka

Financial Coverage: Fully Funded

No of Participants: 60

Deadline: 3rd June 2025

8) AGA Khan Global Leadership Program 2025 in Canada (Fully Funded)

Host Country: Canada

Location: Ottawa

Duration: 5 Days

Program Dates: 2nd Nov to 6th Nov 2025

Number of Applicants: 40

Financial Benefits: Fully Funded

9) World Youth Festival 2025 in Malaysia (Apply Now)

Host Country: Malaysia

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Festival Dates: 6th Oct to 9th Oct 2025

Deadline: 15th June 2025

10) SDL Youth Assembly 2025 in Saudi Arabia (Fully Funded)

Host Country: Saudi Arabia

Location: Jeddah

Dates: 23rd to 26th July 2025

Duration: 4 Days

Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 25th May 2025

11) Future Leaders Assembly 2025 in Morocco (Fully Funded)

Host Country: Morocco

Location: Casablanca

Duration: 4 Days

Dates: August 7-10, 2025

Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 20th June 2025

12) Young Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2025 in Thailand (Fully Funded)

Host Country: Thailand

Location: Bangkok

Funded by: Young Cultural Diplomacy Forum

Summit Dates: 11th to 13th July 2025

Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 6th June 2025

13) International Volunteer Forum 2025 in Turkey (Fully Funded)

Host Country: Turkey

Location: Istanbul

Duration: 4 Days

Dates: 14-17 August 2025

Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 30th June 2025

14) International Forum 2025 in Toronto, Canada (Fully Funded)

10 fully funded scholarships are being offered by the Canadian Center for Cultural Diplomacy, which include return flights, food, accommodation, and participation in the forum.

Host Country: Canada

Location: Toronto

Program Month: October 2025

Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 20th August 2025

15) International Diplomats Conference in Thailand 2025 (Fully Funded)

Host Country: Thailand

Location: Bangkok

Venue: United Nations Center

Duration: 3 Days

Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 25th May 2025

16) Leadership Awards Summit 2025 in USA (Fully Funded)

Host Country: USA

Location: New York

Duration: 3 Days

Financial Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 30th June 2025

That's it for this post. This is a complete List of Conferences and Youth Programs that are open currently. Don't forget to share this post with friends. And don't forget to subscribe to our blog for more fully funded opportunities.