2019 Powell Street Festival Calling for Volunteers!
Come volunteer at the 43rd annual Powell Street Festival happening August 3rd and 4th! The Powell Street Festival is the largest Japanese Canadian festival in the country and the longest running community arts celebration in Vancouver! Volunteers recieves free food, vouchers and other prizes as compensation for their efforts. Applications are open online but drop-in volunteers are also welcome.
Call for Applications for the 2020 MEXT Research Student Scholarship
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of the Government of Japan is currently accepting applications for its 2020 Research Student Scholarship for students who wish to study at Japanese universities as research or post-graduate students. The deadline for applications is May 24, 2019.
Hiring: UVIC Department of Pacific and Asian Studies Sessional Lecturers
The University of Victoria is hiring a sessional lecturer top teach their courses 'Essentials of Chinese Civilization' and 'Classical Chinese Prose'.
Apply to the Institute for Future Legislators (IFL)
Have you ever thought about running for public office? Do you wonder what it would be like to serve as a legislator? The institute provides intensive hands-on mentoring and training for anyone who seeks the experience and knowledge necessary to make a difference.
Synergy: The Journal of Contemporary Asian Studies – Call for Submissions
The Asian Institute of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto is currently inviting submissions for their online publication. Their journal seeks to publish the world's premier undergraduate work pertaining to the study of contemporary Asia, specifically on the current political, historical, social, and/or economic developments in the Asia region.
The Asian Pacific Foundation of Canada Launches 2019-20 Media Fellowship Program
The APF Canada Media Fellowship Program offers two up-and-coming and established journalists the opportunity to spend time in Asia researching and preparing stories for Canadian audiences.
Volunteer at Congress 2019 at UBC
Congress is the largest interdisciplinary conference in Canada, and one of the largest in the world. Register to volunteer today!
Foreign Government Awards Program – Korea: Open for Applicants
The Government of the Republic of Korea, through the National Institute for International Education Development (NIIED), offers six scholarships for study or research at the Master’s or PhD level. Scholarships are tenable from September 1, 2019. The deadline for applications is April 22, 2019.
Chia-ying Yeh & Minsheng Scholarship Open for Applicants
This Scholarship is encourage students to study classical Chinese poetry and celebrate Professor Emeritus Chia-ying Yeh’s academic career and works in Taiwan. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2019.
Explore China for Free with Gotoco
Interested in traveling abroad this summer? Join Gotoco in China to gain a TEFL certificate and useful work experience in teaching, education and activity leadership. No prior experience in China, Chinese or teaching is required—just a passion for education and travel.