REASONS YOU SHOULD INTERN ABROAD

In today’s competitive job market, it’s becoming even harder to make yourself stand out from thousands of applicants with similar qualifications. Catching an employer’s eye is all about having something unique and yet relevant to their company on your CV. Whether you’re struggling to find a graduate scheme, it’s an integral part of your degree, or you just want to make the most out of your three month summer break: completing an internship abroad will not only give you an advantage when it comes to applying for certain jobs, but it also gives you valuable life skills and an experience that you’ll never forget.

How to find an internship abroad

Make use of the careers office at your university. They will advertise any openings, or put you in touch with other students who have had placements abroad in the past. Don’t just leave it there though - they are there to help, so use them! Give them your application to look over and they may give you some useful tips.

Another way to find opportunities is on career pages of well-known international companies. Amazon, Google and L’Oreal are just some examples of businesses that regularly look for interns to work across the globe.

But why should I consider an internship abroad?

Being young is all about travelling, gaining experience and having fun. But when you need to find a way to improve your CV, panic strikes and it’s easy to settle for the simplest option and find something close to you. Take a step back. Breathe. And discover what an internship abroad will arm you with:

• A global perspective on business

No matter what your degree focuses on, whether it’s law or chemical engineering - globalisation means that nowadays many companies have branches all over the world. With experience working in a foreign country, you will get an insight into how overseas companies work - a great thing to show prospective employers.

• Language skills

You don’t need to be fluent in the local language to find international internships as many companies are English-speaking these days. But if you’re heading out to a new country, picking up basic words and phrases is easy, and if you want to learn more then you’re in the best place to improve! The ability to speak more than one language is also a great skill to have on your CV.

• The ability to rise up to a challenge

It’s not easy to live abroad - it’s definitely a challenge, but a fun one nevertheless. Not only does it build your character, but it also proves your dedication and hard work. It shows that you are competent working anywhere in the world, and also outside your comfort zone. This could lead to higher and better paid jobs in your future career.

• International contacts

Networking is important throughout university, especially if you’re looking to get a foot in the door in a competitive career path. The bigger your network, the better, and if they’re international you may well get more future opportunities than you would in your home country alone!

• Experience of a different culture

No two countries are the same. Travelling through won’t give you an insight into the way of life. Living there, however, will. The opportunity to explore and learn about a new culture will not only broaden your knowledge of the world, but is also exciting and fun. You’ll make lifelong friends and go home with a new perspective on your own country.  

• Adventures

An international internship is a great way to travel, while not leaving a gap in your CV. Weekends/holiday and public bank holidays give you an excellent opportunity to see more of the country you work in, and its neighbours. Slightly more fun than staying in a place you know all too well at home.

• Pay

Probably the best thing: many international internships are actually paid. While in the UK it can be hard to find a well paid internship, there are many that will pay you overseas. Don’t expect to be earning a lot, but many will give you at least enough to cover rent. Don’t be scared to ask if they will fund transport too - after all, if you get the internship, they want you to be there! There are also many scholarships available from universities and local councils. Do some research online and you’ll realise that you don’t have to be rich to survive an international internship.

The prospect of completing an internship abroad can be daunting, but with so much to offer they can be a valuable experience to take with you into your future career. So why not try something a bit different and go international - it might just be the start of your next big adventure!

7 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EGYPTIAN AND NORTH AFRICAN STUDENTS

SCHOLARSHIPS can literally change lives. If you’re an Egyptian or North African student concerned that you won’t be able to afford university, this is particularly true. Fortunately, there are plenty of scholarships aimed specifically at students from Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Tunisia to help you get a degree. Here’s a list of some of the best scholarships for students from North Africa.

North Africa & Middle East Undergraduate Scholarships, University of Sheffield

Location: UK

This undergraduate scholarship at one of Britain’s best universities gives you 50% off your annual tuition fee for each year of your degree, making it a lot cheaper for North African students to study in the UK. To be eligible, you must be accepted onto a course at the University of Sheffield and be a permanent resident of Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco or Algeria. The award applies to any course, except Medicine and Dentistry – these subjects receive a discount for non-clinical years only. There are 10 scholarships available.

International Student Scholarships, Bilkent University

Location: Turkey

For people in Egypt and North Africa, studying in Turkey is an appealing prospect: it’s culturally more similar to their home country and often cheaper than Western countries, plus it’s generous with scholarships. Bilkent University offers its international students discounts on their tuition fees from 20% to 100%, with some students paying nothing for their degree. They also offer some scholarships for paying accommodation fees.

MENA Scholarship Program, IHS Erasmus

Location: The Netherlands

The sought-after MENA Scholarship allows students who already have a degree-level education to study short courses in the Netherlands, including IHS Erasmus. It’s ideal if you’re already working but want to improve your skills (and your salary!). The courses you can study at IHS Erasmus includes MSc Urban Management & Development, Local Economic Development and Land Management. Applicants from anywhere in North Africa can apply, and there are 140 awards available.

Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program (OSSP)

Location: USA

The Onsi Sawiris program is aimed specifically at outstanding Egyptian and North African students who want to attend a top US university, but are unable to pay for fees. If eligible, you could study a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Construction degree at institutions like Harvard, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford, Yale and Princeton, among others. The entry criteria are rigorous, but if you meet them you could get your tuition fees, travel, insurance and accommodation paid for in full while you study abroad. Applications for the 2017/2018 academic year are now open.

The impressive campus at MIT in Boston, USA.

Qalaa Holdings Scholarship

Location: Europe and USA

The Qalaa Holdings scholarship is relatively young, but provides 15-20 Egyptian students with the chance to take a postgraduate course at some of the world’s best universities. However, this is on one condition: that the students return to Egypt when they graduate. The aim of the scholarship is to enable talented young people to use their Master or PhD degree to improve their country, which can be in a wide variety of subjects. Previous applicants have studied in places as sought-after as the University of Oxford in England, Columbia University in the US, and various schools in Finland, Germany and Sweden.

International Student Scholarships, Cardiff University

Location: UK

Cardiff University is a prestigious research university in the UK, and in 2016 has released a new £1.5 million scholarship fund. The scholarships are for students of any subject, from any country, and include undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD courses. The awards will vary, but could be up to 18,250 GBP, making study in the UK much more accessible for Egyptian students. Not only that, but Cardiff has low living costs, good employment rates and belongs to the Russell Group, a selection of British universities recognised for their academic excellence. Find out more about Cardiff University here.

Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship Program (MEPI)

Location: Egypt and Lebanon

Finally, we have the Tomorrow’s Leaders scholarship for North African students. This scholarship is the full package: tuition, accommodation, travel, insurance and even study abroad in the USA are all covered. The program is aimed at promising high school students who would not otherwise be able to afford university, and allows them to study at the accredited American University in Cairo. If you have good grades, leadership potential and English language skills, you could be eligible for an amazing opportunity in Egypt.

منح جامعة كوينزلاند لدراسة الماجستير في إدارة الأعمال MBA

منح جامعة كوينزلاند لدراسة الماجستير في إدارة الأعمال أو كما يعرف أيضاً بـ MBA، وهذا النوع من برامج الماجستير يعود تاريخ ظهورها إلى الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية في المجال الإداري في عدة مجالات مختلفة منها برنامج الماجستير في الموارد البشرية بالإضافة إلى بعض البرامج الأخرى.

منح جامعة كوينزلاند لدراسة الماجستير في إدارة الأعمال

متطلبات وشروط التقديم على منح كوينزلاند

1 _ أن يكون الشخص المتقدم للمنح حاصل على قبول جامعي لمدة عام وأن يكون القبول الجامعي بفترة دراسية كاملة (دوام كامل). وأن يكون تخصص القبول في درجة الماجسيتر وإدارة الأعمال في جامعة كوينزلاند بالإضافة إلى تلبية الشخص لكافة شروط فيزا الطالب في أستراليا.

2 _ الإلتزام بالجدول الدراسي وعدم الغياب عن الدراسة بعد العطل الرسمية دون ابلاغ المدير المسؤول عن برنامج ماجستير الأعمال في جامعة كوينزلاند.

3 _ اتقان اللغة الإنجليزية.

4 _ أن يكتب الشخص رسالة الدوافع الخاصة به وأن لا تتعدى 1000 كلمة، وأمثلة لما يجب أن يقدمه الطالب في رسالة الدوافع كالتالي :

• أن يوضح الشخص المتقدم للمنحة لماذا اختار دراسة ماجستير ادارة الأعمال في جامعة كوينزلاند عن غيرها.
• أن يوضح الشخص أهدافه من الحصول على المنحة ، معلومات أكثر يمكنكم الرجوع لـ صفحة منح جامعة كوينزلاند.

نظرة مفصلة على بقية المتطلبات يمكن الرجوع لصفحة المنح على موقع جامعة كوينزلاند أو القاء نظرة سريعة على المتطلبات التالية :

Applicants must meet each of the following conditions in order to apply for the scholarship:

1. have already submitted an application for entry into the Accelerated full-time (12 month) MBA program and be eligible to receive an ‘unconditional’ offer for admission^. That is, you must have met the official entry criteria for acceptance into the Accelerated full-time (12 month) MBA program (including GMAT, English Language proficiency, and work experience); and
2. provide a personal statement of no more than 1000 words (use 1.5 spacing and 12 point font) in support of your application. This statement should:
   1. explain why you want to undertake the MBA at UQ Business School; and
   2. describe what value you think you will bring to your fellow MBA students; and
   3. outline your long-term career goals; and
   4. provide evidence of your leadership skills and community involvement; and
   5. outline how you will add value to the MBA program; and
3. supply two written references as follows:
   1. a professional reference from a current or former (recent) supervisor or manager; and
   2. a character reference; and
4. attend an interview if required—in Australia or via video-conference/skype/phone. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted as required to arrange a suitable time; and
5. NOT have been awarded any other MBA scholarship as defined by UQ Business School.

^Applications for admission to the full-time (12 month) MBA program should be submitted separately to your scholarship application. Details to apply for admission into the Accelerated full-time (12 month) MBA program are located on the Courses and Programs website.

عدد المنح وما تقدمه للطالب

تقدم جامعة كوينزلاند منحتين دراسيتين في ماجستير ادارة الأعمال شاملة كافة نفقات الطالب الدراسية والحياتية أثناء الدراسة في الجامعة في أستراليا.

التقدم على منح كوينزلاند

الموعد النهائي للتقدم على المنح يوم 30 نوفمبر 2016، وترسل الطبات على البريد الإلكتروني التالي:

• mba@business.uq.edu.au

بعد غلق باب التقدم على المنح واختيار الأشخاص الذين حصلوا على المنح سيتم ابلاغ جميع المتقدمين بنتيجة اختيار الأشخاص الذين حصلوا على المنح خلال شهر يناير 2017، ولأي استفسار يمكنكم التواصل مع الجهة المسؤولة عن المنح عبر البريد الإلكتروني في الأعلى أو التواصل معهم على الرقم التالي :

• telephone +61 7 3346 8100 or email mba@business.uq.edu.au.