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Call for LLM Scholarship Applications from Afghan Lawyers and Judges
The Public Private Partnership for Justice Reform in Afghanistan (PPP) is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Afghan LLM Scholarship Program. The PPP is a joint effort of the US State Department and leading private attorneys in the US. Established in 2007 by the US Department of State and leading private attorneys in the US, the Public-Private Partnership for Justice Reform in Afghanistan (PPP) offers scholarships, trainings, and other educational resources to Afghan prosecutors, judges, defense lawyers, advocates and educators seeking to strengthen their skills in the field of law. The PPP seeks to promote rule of law in Afghanistan by supporting Afghan lawyers in their efforts to build strong, fair and open democratic institutions.
The Afghan LLM Scholarship Program combines grants for tuition and fees from partnering US law schools with PPP funding for the scholars’ travel and living expenses in the US.
The PPP helps match scholars to LLM degree programs at top US law schools, including Boston University, Harvard, University of Utah, Chapman, Stanford, George Washington University, Washington and Lee, Ohio Northern University, Georgetown and Whittier. In addition, a legal mentor is available to most PPP Afghan LLM Scholars, usually a senior Federal judge.
The PPP LLM Scholarship Program is highly competitive and requires a high level of English proficiency as well as a demonstrated commitment to advancing the legal profession and rule of law in Afghanistan. At least one year of professional legal experience is preferred by many US law schools, but recent graduates may also apply. PPP Scholars are expected to return home and work to promote the rule of law in Afghanistan.
For more information about applying to the Afghan LLM Scholarship Program, please visit the Public Private Partnership for Justice Reform in Afghanistan website. Please contact apply@afghanppp.org for any questions.
Applications are due by October 15, 2011.
Call for Applications for Professional Training and Certification in Biomedical Repair
MediSend, a US-based nonprofit organization, offers to sponsor the professional training and certification of an Afghan biomedical repair technician.
Qualified professionals in the health care field such as electrical engineers, biomedical technicians or engineers, lab technicians and radiologists are encouraged to apply.
Requirements:
Applicants must be proficient in English and take part in an entrance exam of about 3-4 hours covering concepts in algebra, physics, electronics and biomedical technologies. A training manual to prepare for for the test and the program is also available for interested applicants.
To apply:
Please download the application, which contains the necessary instructions.
About MediSend and MediSendGEC:
MediSend is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, humanitarian organization that supports under-resourced hospitals in developing countries with a multi-dimensional approach to improving community health. Medisend’s mission includes education, training, technical support and management technologies in Biomedical Equipment Repair, as well as the distribution of life-saving medical supplies and biomedical equipment in long-term partnership and emergency relief programs.
The Global Education Center was established to expand MediSend’s mission of Sending Hope. Saving Lives. It is located in the Elisabeth Dahan Humanitarian Center at Medisend’s headquarters in Dallas, Texas.
With the collaboration and partnership of professional organizations, corporations and universities, MediSend offers comprehensive Biomedical Equipment Repair and Healthcare Management courses to select individuals from developing countries.
