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A Fantastic Opportunity for Youth this Fall!
We are offering FOUR Youth Scholarships to the International Academy in Denmark
Location: Ollerup, Denmark
Start date: August 15, 2010 End date: December 19, 2010
Application deadline: July 13, 2010 by 9:00am
8-80 Cities in partnership with International Sport and Culture Association (ISCA) is honoured to offer two Canadian and two Mexican youth the opportunity to receive an exciting four month international scholarship. Honourees will participate in the International Youth Leadership Education program with the International Academy, INTAC in Ollerup, Denmark from August 15th, 2010 to December 19th, 2010.
The aim of this scholarship is to develop strong community leaders who understand the important role leadership and sport can play in developing more vibrant, equitable and sustainable communities. By taking part in this program, participants will learn and engage in an academic environment with Danish youth and approximately 30 other international students. This unique experience supports the development of leadership skills by combining organizational management, leadership theory and sports education and will develop skills applicable to volunteer organizations, sports associations and non-profit organizations.
As part of the scholarship, honourees will receive:
1) Paid tuition for the 17 week program
2) Paid room and meals at the International Academy (2 youth per room)
3) Receive an International Youth Leader Education-diploma from the International Sport and Culture Association
4) Possibility for credit transfers as a part of a student's university education requirement
5) Europass Mobility Passport recognized by more than 31 European countries (the initiative is supported by EU, Council of Europe and UNESCO and is a part of the Bologna declaration)
Honourees are required to pay for travel and personal expenses. Refer to application form for more details.
We strongly encourage all that are eligible to apply. For those interested in applying, review the Scholarship information and complete the Application Form before July 13, 2010 9:00am.
Honourees will be notified by July 16, 2010.
For more scholarship information and to download the application form for Mexican Residents,
visit http://www.8-80cities.org/isca.html
To apply: To send in an application please include a) your completed scholarship application form, b) your resume, and c) three references and their contact information (only one reference can be a family member. Send your application and attachments via email to Sydney Luong, Communications Manager for 8-80 Cities at register@8-80cities.org
For more information
About Ollerup- International Academy, INTAC:
www.ollerup.dk/?id=57
About course contents:
http://ollerup.viggonet.dk/ollerup/hp/files/file/Internationale/INTAC%20fold...
Details on living arrangements, code of conduct and access to school facilities, visit the FAQs:
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Beth McKechnie