 SEAMEO SPAFA's Traditional Southeast Asian Music Competition on Mobile Applications are open to submissions.
As an organization supporting activities in archaeology, arts and culture in Southeast Asia, SEAMEO SPAFA acknowledges the importance of traditional music of the Southeast Asian region as an important form of cultural expression in need of preservation. Meanwhile, the Centre also believes that technology, especially mobile technology, can be used as a possible tool to encourage Southeast Asian youths to be exposed to, play and create traditional music. Hence, SEAMEO SPAFA is holding the 'Traditional Southeast Asian Music Competition on Mobile Applications'. To obtain full details and the aplication form, please visit: http://www.seameo-spafa.org/traditional-southeast-asian-music-competition-on-mobile-application/ Deadline for submissions (video and application form) is no later than 30 November 2018.  The SEAMEO Secretariat and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan (MEXT) in cooperation with UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education are pleased to announce the 2018 SEAMEO-Japan Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Award, with the theme of “Applying Local Wisdom for Environmental Conservation”.
The objectives of this year’s award scheme are: 1) To raise awareness of local wisdom applied for environmental conservation and sustainable development in schools and communities in Southeast Asia and Japan. 2) To promote and share initiatives and good practices that support sustainable development through the integration of local wisdom into the teaching and learning practices and school programmes that protects local environment and develops local community. 3) To encourage schools to develop and improve current ESD activities and programmes. We would like to invite all public and private schools as well as vocational and technical schools (certificate level) in 11 SEAMEO Member countries, namely Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam to submit the information about their respective school’s activities/programmes relating to the theme. Details of the award and guidelines for submission of entries are available in the SEAMEO website: www.seameo.org. The last day for submission of entries is on 3 September 2018. In addition, it would be highly appreciated if the web banner of the award could be posted on the Centre’s website and social media such as facebook, twitter or others. The web banner can be linked to the following URL: http://www.seameo.org/SEAMEOWeb2/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=103&Itemid=558 For more information of the SEAMEO-Japan ESD Award, please contact Ms Piyapa Su-angavatin, SEAMEO Secretariat, through email at: seameojapan.award@seameo.org; piyapa@seameo.org or by telephone number: +66 (0) 2391 0144.
Bangkok Summer Course Scholarship of “International Experience” will be held in Bangkok, Thailand (Silapakorn University) from 31 July to 11 August 2018. Registration is currently open to Bachelor Degree students of all years and majors with nationalities of ASEAN Member Countries, exclusive of Thailand. The scholarship will cover flight itinerary, 2-week accommodation, and courses & workshops in international experience and cultural trips. The deadline for confirmation is on 18 June 2018, with availability limited to 20 seats. For further information, please read the attached file. 
 Since 1967, UNESCO International Literacy Prizes have rewarded excellence and innovation in the field of literacy. Over 485 projects and programmes undertaken by governments, non-governmental organizations and individuals around the world have been recognized. Through these prestigious Prizes, UNESCO seeks to support effective literacy practices and encourages the promotion of dynamic literate societies. In this context, you will find attached the call to nominate candidates for the 2018 edition of the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes, inviting you to submit nominations for this year (see attached documents). Every year, the prizes are organized around a specific theme. This year’s focus is on: ‘Literacy and Skills Development’. The nomination process will take place via an online platform. An applicant can access the online application form by requesting the creation of a user account through this link:www.unesco.org/ilp/account. The deadline for nominations is Sunday 17 June 2018. You will also find relevant information on the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes website: http://en.unesco.org/themes/literacy/prizes Any enquiries with regard to the application and nomination process should be addressed to the Secretariat of the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes, located within the Section of Youth, Literacy and Skills Development of the UNESCO Education Sector (phone: +33 1 45 68 08 59; e-mail: literacyprizes@unesco.org).
The Humanitarian Affairs and the Ministry of Education of Thailand will co-organise the 9th University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS) 2018 from 1 to 7 August 2018 at the United Nations in Bangkok, Thailand.
The University Scholars Leadership Symposium is a week-long leadership development training programme. The Symposium will bring together 1,000 of the world’s most promising leaders to one stimulating platform in the heart of Asia. The programme has been designed for young persons who are committed to making this world a much better place for the human race. For more information of the symposium, kindly visit the event’s website at www.universityscholars.org.uk or you may contact Ms Pia Conradsen at +66-92-929-3345 or email pia.conradsen@humanitarianaffairs.org. DVV International Country Office Cambodia and the Department for Non-Formal Education (DNFE) of the Ministry for Education, Youth and Sports are looking for a short-term expert, who supports the Department in developing Vocational Skills Teacher Text Book for CLCs and providing training on Curriculum Development to DNFE Staff. Required Expertise: The consultant is expected to have the following skills:
Period: 3 months between August and December 2018 Deadline for submission: 30 April 2018 For further information, please download the ToR attached. 
The Guizhou Government Scholarship for Southeast Asia 2018 is open for application from now until 30 June 2018. The Guizhou Government Scholarship for Southeast Asia is a scholarship programme funded by Guizhou Government and managed by Guizhou Provincial Department of Education (GPDE) for 1,554 Southeast Asian students to pursue certificates and degrees in 23 tertiary level institutions in Guizhou Province, P R China commencing from Academic Year 2018 in various levels and types of education: doctoral, master, bachelor, vocational education, and continuing education. Attached is the Information Brochure of the aforementioned scholarship for your reference. More information can be retrieved from website http://www.seameo.org/SEAMEOWeb2/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=149&Itemid=427 Should there be any inquiries on this matter, please contact SEAMEO Secretariat at secretariat@seameo.org.
UNESCO Kabul calls for application for the position of Curriculum Specialist (Adult Learning & Education) Duration of contract: 9 Months with possible extension Level of Salary: P4/P5 Level Start date: April 2018 Duty station: UNESCO Office in Kabul and Ministry of Education, Department of Literacy, Kabul, Afghanistan with possible field visits Living arrangements: The consultant will stay at UN approved accommodations, an allowance to cover the full cost of housing will be provided. For further information, please see the attachment below.
The call for nominations for the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education was launched on 8 March, International Women’s Day. Established in 2015 and funded by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, the Prize honours outstanding and innovative practices advancing girls’ and women’s education. It consists of two US $50,000 awards to help further the work of laureates in this field. This Prize honours outstanding innovation and contributions made by individuals, institutions and organizations in advancing girls’ and women’s education. The first edition of the Prize was awarded in 2016 to two laureates from Indonesia and Zimbabwe, and the 2017 laureates were from Thailand and Peru. The deadline for submission of nominations is 11 May 2018 and the online platform is available both in English and French. A copy of the Explanatory note on the nomination process is attached for your information.
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