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:

• At least 5 years of proven experience on similar work in Non-Formal Education.
• Curriculum development skills
• Expertise in designing and implementing trainings on curriculum development

 Knowledge of Khmer language is an asset, but not obligatory.

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.

Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU) in the People’s Republic of China would like to offer undergraduate scholarships to outstanding students from the Belt and Road countries (including SEAMEO Member Countries) in the academic year 2018.  The SYSU “2018 Belt and Road Undergraduate Scholarship Programme for International Students” is open for application until 30 April 2018. 
 
SYSU, founded by Dr Sun Yat-Sen in 1924, is a prominent research, academic and cultural institutes for talent development in South China.  It is operated under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, and strongly supported by both the Ministry and Guangdong Province.  SYSU has become a modern comprehensive multi-disciplinary university that enjoys a reputation as a top-tier university nationally and a renowned university internationally.  To improve its educational influence and to attract more students from all over the world, SYSU has setup the “Undergraduate Scholarship for International Students”, in support of outstanding students’ pursuit of bachelor's degrees at SYSU.  In 2017, there were approximately 230 students received the scholarships through this programme.
 
Kindly noted that, once the student applies, the applicants will not be eligible to apply for other concurrent scholarship programmes provided by provincial governments in the People’s Republic of China via SEAMEO Secretariat, for example, Jasmine Jiangsu Tertiary Education Scholarship for Southeast Asia, Guizhou Government Scholarship for Southeast Asia. 

The Jasmine Jiangsu Tertiary Education Scholarship for Southeast Asia (JJTES-SEA) is open for application until 31 May 2018. 
 
The 2018 Jasmine Jiangsu Tertiary Education Scholarship for Southeast Asia (JJTES-SEA) is a scholarship programme provided by Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education (JPDE) for 87 secondary level graduates with excellent academic records from Southeast Asian Region to pursue certificates or degrees in the tertiary level institutions in Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China commencing from Academic Year 2018.  The JJTES-SEA scholarships include forty-four (44) full scholarships and forty-three (43) partial scholarships.  Details are presented here.  They can also be accessed from SEAMEO website.
 
In 2016, there were 71 students from 8 Southeast Asian countries that received the scholarships.  In 2017, the number increased to 73 students from 10 Southeast Asian countries.
 
The application is open until 31 May 2018.  The scholarship management team will select and contact the successful candidates in two rounds: by April 2018 and by June 2018. 
 
Kindly noted that, once the student applies, the applicants will not be eligible to apply for other concurrent scholarship programmes provided by governments/organisations in the People’s Republic of China via SEAMEO Secretariat, for example, Sun Yat-Sen University Scholarship for International Students, Guizhou Government Scholarship for Southeast Asia. 
 
Should there be any inquiries on this matter, please contact SEAMEO Secretariat at secretariat@seameo.org.