Bayer Young Environmental Envoy Scholarships

Be a Bayer Young Environmental Envoy
If you are an Indonesian citizen, between 18 to 24 years old, single, and presently enrolled in a college/university, and with a passion for the environment, take up the challenge to become a Bayer Young Environmental Envoy!

Eligibility for Entry

* Indonesian citizen, College/University student enrolled in any institution as of April 1, 2009 (students graduating in April 2009 are eligible to join)
* 18 to 24 years old by September 1, 2009
* Actively involved in environmental activities or projects

* Willing to travel overseas
* Should be able to work well within a group
* Good oral and written English communications skills

Children and relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity, or persons, whether they are related or not, living with any of the following are not eligible to join the contest:

* Employees of Bayer, their agencies or independent contractors engaged in the project
* Individuals or companies engaged in the development, production, or distribution of materials for the project

How to join
Financial crises and economic downturns spell tough times for the environment. Safeguarding the planet at a time of economic recession is often seen as a luxury, and at times, a burden on economic recovery and development. On the other hand, reality has shown that the Earth itself is what ultimately controls economic activity because it is the source of the materials upon which economic activity works..

Write your individual proposal, therefore, for a simple environmental project in your community or school which demonstrates that environmental protection and economic growth can go hand in hand.

* In no more than 100 words, describe the current situation and environmentrelated problems in your local area or school.
* Name a few practical solutions to the problem that either government/industry/NGOs or your school/community has so far carried out.
* Draw up a personal project you intend to do to help alleviate this problem, and state your objectives and deliverables.
* Indicate resource requirements like budget, manpower, facilities, as well as institutions/groups involved, making sure that all necessary resources are within your reach. Compare resources and costs with the benefits you expect to gain.
* In no more than 200 words, tell how this project can be beneficial for both the economy and the environment. Explain also why your environmental project makes economic sense.

All projects entered in this competition must begin no earlier than May 29, 2009 and end no later than August 20, 2009.
Procedures/rules

* Fill up the entry form and attach a 4×6 cm color photo of yourself.
* Attach the following documents: certificate of cumulative GPA (IPK, minimum 2.5) from your institution, copies of identification card (KTP/SIM), and proof of environmental award (if there is any) received.
* All entries must be accompanied by a project proposal. Incomplete application form and entry requirements will not be processed.
* Secure the endorsement of a faculty member OR the school academic department head OR college/university dean OR academic vice-president OR president.
* All applications should reach Bayer by May 29, 2009..
* Project proposals must be written in English and double-spaced.. Handwritten or e-mail entries will not be accepted.
* Project proposals, which are adaptations/upgrades of already existing projects are acceptable, but the entry will be judged solely on the basis of new elements introduced and their added value. Pre-existing work or accomplishments prior to the official start-up date will not be given any credit.
* Successful finalists shall be asked to begin implementing their respective projects by June 27, 2009. A premature start-up of the proposed project will be grounds for disqualification.
* While the project proposal should be the applicant’s own concept, the project itself may be carried out by any number of people, with the applicant taking significant role in its implementation.
* The project must be completed or come close to completion by September 30, 2009.
* The judges’ decision is final for all aspects of the competition.

Further information: http://www.bayeryoungenvoy.com/en/Indonesia.aspx

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It is best that you apply for a job that matches your interests and expertise. There are careers that have been proven by most accounting graduates to bring them to the top of the success ladder and you may want to consider entering these fields.

If you are an accounting graduate who excel in public accounting, the entry-level positions that best fit this skill are Tax Staff, Consulting/ Management Services and Staff Auditor. With these positions you will do your duties reporting to a senior. Once you have acquired three to six years of experience in any of these positions, you may then want to consider applying for the higher levels like Tax Senior, Senior Auditor, and Consulting Senior where the position entails reporting directly to a Manager. After six years of excelling with these potions, then you may consider the positions Partner level and Senior Partner.

Having an edge with corporate accounting, one to three years of experience will qualify you to become a staff member in Internal Audit, Tax Accounting, Management, and Financial Accounting. Moving up the higher lever after three to six years, you will be eligible for the Senior Level for Internal Audit, Tax Accounting and Management Accounting. Six years thereafter, you may want to consider aiming for the positions like the Tax Manager, Internal Audit Manager and Financial Accounting Manager.

Expertise in Financial Management, Staff for Financial Planning, Cash Management, and Credit Analysis are options for entry-level positions. Once you have gained the enough experience, you may aim for the Treasury Operations, Credit Analysis and Senior Financial Planning. Higher positions will include Treasurer, Manager for Credit Analysis and Financial Planning.

These career options are traditional paths that were found to fit best for accounting graduates. However, it does not mean that they are the only way to climb up the success ladder. You should go beyond not just limit your skills to accounting. It is still recommended that you gain enough work experience, acquire knowledge in different aspects of education, and continue to improve your character to be a step ahead with other job seekers.

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KFC Colonel's Scholars Scholarship

The Award
The Scholarship offered by the KFC Colonel's Scholars Program provides funding for:

* Tuition
* Fees
* Books
* Room and Board

Awards can be up to $5,000 per year. The scholar could receive up to $20,000 over four years to help complete a bachelor's degree.

Eligibility
To be eligible to compete for the KFC Colonel's Scholars Scholarship, an individual must:

* Graduate from high school this academic year (between 12/1/08 and 8/31/09)
* Earn a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.75
* Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public, in-state college or university (start date no later than 9/30/09)
* Be a US citizen or permanent resident
* Demonstrate financial need

Scholars may begin their college career by entering into either a 2-or 4-year accredited in-state college/university, as long as they stay on track to complete a bachelor's degree program.

Selection Process
Completing the online application is the first step. NOTE: The 2009 application process opens on December 1, 2008. Visit www.kfcscholars.org to apply. After February 10, 2009, all submitted applications will be reviewed and semifinalists selected. Semifinalists will be asked to provide additional documentation in March 2009. After the semifinalist information is received, an independent selection committee will meet to select the KFC Colonel's Scholars.

Scholarship Timeline

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* Application process closes the middle of February
* Semifinalists are asked to provide additional documentation in March
* Selected scholars are notified in May

Scholar Support
The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program has an on-site staff to support the program. To contact this staff, send an email to scholars@kfc.com.

In addition to the Program's staff, KFC Colonel's Scholar is also matched with a volunteer mentor.

Mentors include:

* KFC Franchisees
* KFC Employees
* Other members of the KFC Family

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