09 September 2012
Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy Essay Contest
Deadline: 11 September 2012 (1pm)
His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo has spoken many times about his hopes and aspirations for the flourishing of Bhutan's democracy. Often, he has reiterated his faith in the people to take on their roles and responsibilities to ensure the peace, happiness, and justice of the nation. During his National Day Address in 2010, His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo offered his reflections on how citizens could strengthen the nation:
In times of such peace and prosperity, as good Bhutanese, we must reflect on our responsibilities in further strengthening our nation. We all know that we shoulder responsibilities based on our professions whether they be in the civil service, business or even as parents and teachers. We know we must excel in these duties in order to succeed as individuals and as a nation.
However, there is a higher responsibility – not written in any legal document but instead enshrined in humanity and history – a natural responsibility and duty that we all must shoulder equally, irrespective of who we are. Of paramount importance to the strength of a nation, is the ability of her people to live as one united family – a community in which interaction is marked by trust, understanding and cooperation.
In an essay or photograph, we invite entrants to answer one (AND ONLY ONE) of the following questions/prompts:
Judging for the competition is based on a numeric system. The members of the committee are asked to evaluate each entry in terms of the following:
Written
RULES
Visual
Winners of the challenge will be contacted and awarded their respective prizes during the International Day of Democracy’s (September 15) celebration.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: bcmd@bcmd.bt
Website: http://bcmd.bt/
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His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo has spoken many times about his hopes and aspirations for the flourishing of Bhutan's democracy. Often, he has reiterated his faith in the people to take on their roles and responsibilities to ensure the peace, happiness, and justice of the nation. During his National Day Address in 2010, His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo offered his reflections on how citizens could strengthen the nation:
In times of such peace and prosperity, as good Bhutanese, we must reflect on our responsibilities in further strengthening our nation. We all know that we shoulder responsibilities based on our professions whether they be in the civil service, business or even as parents and teachers. We know we must excel in these duties in order to succeed as individuals and as a nation.
However, there is a higher responsibility – not written in any legal document but instead enshrined in humanity and history – a natural responsibility and duty that we all must shoulder equally, irrespective of who we are. Of paramount importance to the strength of a nation, is the ability of her people to live as one united family – a community in which interaction is marked by trust, understanding and cooperation.
In an essay or photograph, we invite entrants to answer one (AND ONLY ONE) of the following questions/prompts:
- What did His Majesty mean by a "natural responsibility"? How will you personally take on this "natural responsibility"?
- Give an example of someone who you think demonstrates "natural responsibility".
- Have Bhutanese citizens taken on their "natural responsibilities"? Argue for a side (pro or con) using evidence from the past four
Judging for the competition is based on a numeric system. The members of the committee are asked to evaluate each entry in terms of the following:
Written
- Relevance: The entry adequately addresses the prompt
- Creativity: The entry is written in a unique and creative fashion
- Clarity: The entry has purpose and clearly communicates a message
- Critical Understanding: The entry has strong evidence of meaningful reflection
- Grammar/Mechanics: The entry uses correct grammar and mechanics
- Relevance: The entry adequately addresses the prompt
- Creativity: The entry is presented in a unique and creative fashion
- Technique: The entry displays high level of technical execution
- Critical Understanding: The entry has strong evidence of meaningful reflection
- Degree of Difficulty: Considers age, background, and ability.
- Middle Secondary School/High School
- College
- Out of school
RULES
Visual
- Participants may submit up to 3 photographs each
- Photographs should be accompanied by a caption.
- All entries must be sent in .jpeg/jpg format.
- Entries should at least have a resolution of 1280 x 720 or better.
- Entries should be original and the person participating should have full authority/ownership over the submitted piece.
- Participants are limited to strictly one entry TOTAL
- Essays and stories should not exceed 1,000 words.
- Entries may be written in either Dzongkha or English. Please note that there will only be one open Dzongkha category while English essays will be judged according to the age category of the participant.
- Entries should be original, unpublished, and written by one person.
Winners of the challenge will be contacted and awarded their respective prizes during the International Day of Democracy’s (September 15) celebration.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: bcmd@bcmd.bt
Website: http://bcmd.bt/
01 August 2012
United Nations International Year of Cooperatives Essay Competition for Youth (Nu.14,000 top prize | Bhutan)
Deadline: 14 September 2012
All eligible youths and students are invited to participate in the essay competition being organised by the United Nations (UN) International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) Secretariat and the Department of Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives, Ministry of Agriculture & Forests.
TOPIC: “Cooperatives: Empowering rural communities towards Gross National Happiness.”
ELIGIBILITY OF PARTICIPANTS: Youth and children above class 10 if school going and below 23 years if not going to school and unemployed during the submission of the essay.
LENGTH OF THE ESSAY: 2500-3000 words (typed and double spaced in hard copy).
PRIZES: The Winners will be awarded cash prizes during the International Seminar on Cooperatives on 8–10 Oct, 2012. (1st prize: Nu. 13000, 2nd Prize: Nu. 9000, and 3rd prize: Nu. 5000).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries: 77239026
For submissions: Mr. Bakta Shangshong, Sr. Lecturer, College of Natural Resources, Lobesa, P.O Wangdue
Website: http://www.cnr.edu.bt/
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All eligible youths and students are invited to participate in the essay competition being organised by the United Nations (UN) International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) Secretariat and the Department of Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives, Ministry of Agriculture & Forests.
TOPIC: “Cooperatives: Empowering rural communities towards Gross National Happiness.”
ELIGIBILITY OF PARTICIPANTS: Youth and children above class 10 if school going and below 23 years if not going to school and unemployed during the submission of the essay.
LENGTH OF THE ESSAY: 2500-3000 words (typed and double spaced in hard copy).
PRIZES: The Winners will be awarded cash prizes during the International Seminar on Cooperatives on 8–10 Oct, 2012. (1st prize: Nu. 13000, 2nd Prize: Nu. 9000, and 3rd prize: Nu. 5000).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries: 77239026
For submissions: Mr. Bakta Shangshong, Sr. Lecturer, College of Natural Resources, Lobesa, P.O Wangdue
Website: http://www.cnr.edu.bt/
31 July 2012
Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy Post Graduate Scholarship in Multi-Platform Journalism
Deadline: 31 July 2012
The Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy announces the availability of a scholarship for a Post Graduate Programme in Multi-Platform Journalism.
SEMESTER I
NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING FOR TV AND PRINT JOURNALISM: CONTENT INCLUDES: Live reporting, writing, storytelling, accuracy, lead writing, story structure, use of quotations, writing from media releases, covering press conferences and speeches, writing profiles and features, copy editing, headline writing, attribution, news selection, display and working under intense deadlines.
DIGITAL STORYTELLING: Writing for the web, handling a developing story, blogging, developing content for wikis, monitoring social media sites such as YouTube, twitter, Facebook and flicker, and developing audio and video stories for publishing on the internet.
FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO: Composition, framing, sequencing, lighting and how to tell stories using high-end digital cameras.
EDITING WITH FINAL CUT PRO: Edit television and web stories on Macintosh computers using Final Cut Pro.
WEEKLY WRITING WORKSHOPS: Refine English writing skills for multi-platform projects.
SEMESTER II
FIRST TERM/ INTERNSHIP: During the first term, world media academy will use its extensive network and contacts to help place you in media houses for internships.
SECOND TERM/ SPECIALIZATION IN TV JOURNALISM: During the second term, world media academy will work with students to refine their journalism skills through a six-week intensive studio module. The module is a practical application of broadcast skills, including:
GUEST LECTURES: World Media Academy provides a series of lectures by distinguished working journalists and industry advocates.
SCHOLARSHIP: Full tuition, travel and board.
ELIGIBILITY: Working journalist or graduates with a minimum of 55% pass mark intending to join the media. Priority will go to working journalist.
HOW TO APPLY: Email your application and resume to jigmet@bcmd.bt with a 350 word statement on why you wish to persue these studies and how can you contribute to media and democracy in Bhutan. OR post your sealed application to the Director, Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy, Post box 1662, Thimphu, Bhutan.
QUERIES: jigmet@bcmd.bt or call 327903
LAST DATE TO APPLY: Tuesday, 31st July. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed for a selection interview.
The scholarships is funded by Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy, Open Society Foundations, Bhutan Foundation and World Media Academy.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: jigmet@bcmd.bt
Website: http://www.bcmd.bt
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The Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy announces the availability of a scholarship for a Post Graduate Programme in Multi-Platform Journalism.
- Institution: World Media Academy, Delhi
- Duration: 10 month course
- Course starts: August end, 2012
- Course: Post Graduate Programme in MultiPaltform Journalism.
SEMESTER I
NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING FOR TV AND PRINT JOURNALISM: CONTENT INCLUDES: Live reporting, writing, storytelling, accuracy, lead writing, story structure, use of quotations, writing from media releases, covering press conferences and speeches, writing profiles and features, copy editing, headline writing, attribution, news selection, display and working under intense deadlines.
DIGITAL STORYTELLING: Writing for the web, handling a developing story, blogging, developing content for wikis, monitoring social media sites such as YouTube, twitter, Facebook and flicker, and developing audio and video stories for publishing on the internet.
FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO: Composition, framing, sequencing, lighting and how to tell stories using high-end digital cameras.
EDITING WITH FINAL CUT PRO: Edit television and web stories on Macintosh computers using Final Cut Pro.
WEEKLY WRITING WORKSHOPS: Refine English writing skills for multi-platform projects.
SEMESTER II
FIRST TERM/ INTERNSHIP: During the first term, world media academy will use its extensive network and contacts to help place you in media houses for internships.
SECOND TERM/ SPECIALIZATION IN TV JOURNALISM: During the second term, world media academy will work with students to refine their journalism skills through a six-week intensive studio module. The module is a practical application of broadcast skills, including:
- Anchor training and voicing
- On-air reporting
- Video editing
- Graphics and sound
GUEST LECTURES: World Media Academy provides a series of lectures by distinguished working journalists and industry advocates.
SCHOLARSHIP: Full tuition, travel and board.
ELIGIBILITY: Working journalist or graduates with a minimum of 55% pass mark intending to join the media. Priority will go to working journalist.
HOW TO APPLY: Email your application and resume to jigmet@bcmd.bt with a 350 word statement on why you wish to persue these studies and how can you contribute to media and democracy in Bhutan. OR post your sealed application to the Director, Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy, Post box 1662, Thimphu, Bhutan.
QUERIES: jigmet@bcmd.bt or call 327903
LAST DATE TO APPLY: Tuesday, 31st July. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed for a selection interview.
The scholarships is funded by Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy, Open Society Foundations, Bhutan Foundation and World Media Academy.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: jigmet@bcmd.bt
Website: http://www.bcmd.bt
13 May 2012
Opens May 20 | India Bhutan Foundation Mountain Echoes Literary Festival 2012
Date: 20 - 24 May 2012
Mountain Echoes is a unique literary and cultural festival set in the pristine beauty of Bhutan. The festival enjoys the patronage of Her Majesty, the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck.
Conceptualised by His Excellency Pavan Varma, Indian Ambassador to Bhutan the festival is an initiative by the India-Bhutan Foundation in association with Siyahi to share the many myths, legends and folklore from Bhutan and the Himalayan region of India.
The focus of the festival is to explore and celebrate the rich literary culture of both the countries.
MOUNTAIN ECHOES 2012
Its Back! Mountain Echoes 2012, the Literary Festival that is set in the midst of a mountain paradise - Bhutan. This year promises to be bigger than ever with some hugely inspiring names from the world iterature, theatre, film, music, art and culture.
Some of the confirmed speakers at this year's festival are: Advaita Kala, Aveek Sen, Dayanita Singh, Dorji Wangchuk, Kalpish Ratna (Kalpana Swaminathan & Ishrat Syed), Karma Singye Dorji, Kishwar Desai, Malvika Singh, Mishi Saran, Namita Gokhale, Patrick French, Pavan Varma, Pramod Kumar KG, Sonam Jatso, Stephen Alter, Swati Chopra, Tshering C Dorji, Vikram Seth, and Vir Das.
Catch the most heavenly Literature Festival on earth from the 20th to the 24th of May 2012 in Thimphu, Bhutan.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: info@siyahi.in
Website: http://www.mountainechoes.org/
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Mountain Echoes is a unique literary and cultural festival set in the pristine beauty of Bhutan. The festival enjoys the patronage of Her Majesty, the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck.
Conceptualised by His Excellency Pavan Varma, Indian Ambassador to Bhutan the festival is an initiative by the India-Bhutan Foundation in association with Siyahi to share the many myths, legends and folklore from Bhutan and the Himalayan region of India.
The focus of the festival is to explore and celebrate the rich literary culture of both the countries.
MOUNTAIN ECHOES 2012
Its Back! Mountain Echoes 2012, the Literary Festival that is set in the midst of a mountain paradise - Bhutan. This year promises to be bigger than ever with some hugely inspiring names from the world iterature, theatre, film, music, art and culture.
Some of the confirmed speakers at this year's festival are: Advaita Kala, Aveek Sen, Dayanita Singh, Dorji Wangchuk, Kalpish Ratna (Kalpana Swaminathan & Ishrat Syed), Karma Singye Dorji, Kishwar Desai, Malvika Singh, Mishi Saran, Namita Gokhale, Patrick French, Pavan Varma, Pramod Kumar KG, Sonam Jatso, Stephen Alter, Swati Chopra, Tshering C Dorji, Vikram Seth, and Vir Das.
Catch the most heavenly Literature Festival on earth from the 20th to the 24th of May 2012 in Thimphu, Bhutan.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: info@siyahi.in
Website: http://www.mountainechoes.org/
31 March 2012
India Bhutan Foundation Presents Mountain Echoes Literary Festival 2012
Date: 20 - 24 May 2012
Mountain Echoes is a unique literary and cultural festival set in the pristine beauty of Bhutan. The festival enjoys the patronage of Her Majesty, the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck.
Conceptualised by His Excellency Pavan Varma, Indian Ambassador to Bhutan the festival is an initiative by the India-Bhutan Foundation in association with Siyahi to share the many myths, legends and folklore from Bhutan and the Himalayan region of India.
The focus of the festival is to explore and celebrate the rich literary culture of both the countries.
MOUNTAIN ECHOES 2012
Its Back! Mountain Echoes 2012, the Literary Festival that is set in the midst of a mountain paradise - Bhutan. This year promises to be bigger than ever with some hugely inspiring names from the world iterature, theatre, film, music, art and culture.
Some of the confirmed speakers at this year's festival are: Advaita Kala, Aveek Sen, Dayanita Singh, Dorji Wangchuk, Kalpish Ratna (Kalpana Swaminathan & Ishrat Syed), Karma Singye Dorji, Kishwar Desai, Malvika Singh, Mishi Saran, Namita Gokhale, Patrick French, Pavan Varma, Pramod Kumar KG, Sonam Jatso, Stephen Alter, Swati Chopra, Tshering C Dorji, Vikram Seth, and Vir Das.
Catch the most heavenly Literature Festival on earth from the 20th to the 24th of May 2012 in Thimphu, Bhutan.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: info@siyahi.in
Website: http://www.mountainechoes.org/
Read more
Mountain Echoes is a unique literary and cultural festival set in the pristine beauty of Bhutan. The festival enjoys the patronage of Her Majesty, the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck.
Conceptualised by His Excellency Pavan Varma, Indian Ambassador to Bhutan the festival is an initiative by the India-Bhutan Foundation in association with Siyahi to share the many myths, legends and folklore from Bhutan and the Himalayan region of India.
The focus of the festival is to explore and celebrate the rich literary culture of both the countries.
MOUNTAIN ECHOES 2012
Its Back! Mountain Echoes 2012, the Literary Festival that is set in the midst of a mountain paradise - Bhutan. This year promises to be bigger than ever with some hugely inspiring names from the world iterature, theatre, film, music, art and culture.
Some of the confirmed speakers at this year's festival are: Advaita Kala, Aveek Sen, Dayanita Singh, Dorji Wangchuk, Kalpish Ratna (Kalpana Swaminathan & Ishrat Syed), Karma Singye Dorji, Kishwar Desai, Malvika Singh, Mishi Saran, Namita Gokhale, Patrick French, Pavan Varma, Pramod Kumar KG, Sonam Jatso, Stephen Alter, Swati Chopra, Tshering C Dorji, Vikram Seth, and Vir Das.
Catch the most heavenly Literature Festival on earth from the 20th to the 24th of May 2012 in Thimphu, Bhutan.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: info@siyahi.in
Website: http://www.mountainechoes.org/
17 February 2011
India-Bhutan Foundation's Mountain Echoes Literary Festival Opens May 20th
Dates: 20 - 24 May 2011
Mountain Echoes – a Literary Festival in Bhutan
Mountain Echoes is a unique literary and cultural festival set in the pristine beauty of Bhutan. The festival enjoys the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. Conceptualised by His Excellency Pavan Varma, Indian Ambassador to Bhutan the festival is an initiative by Siyahi to share the many myths, legends and folklore from Bhutan and the Himalayan region of India. The focus of the festival is to explore and celebrate the rich literary culture of both the countries.
More information here.
Read more
Mountain Echoes – a Literary Festival in Bhutan
Mountain Echoes is a unique literary and cultural festival set in the pristine beauty of Bhutan. The festival enjoys the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. Conceptualised by His Excellency Pavan Varma, Indian Ambassador to Bhutan the festival is an initiative by Siyahi to share the many myths, legends and folklore from Bhutan and the Himalayan region of India. The focus of the festival is to explore and celebrate the rich literary culture of both the countries.
More information here.
11 July 2010
Fullbright Research Scholarship: American Literature (Bhutan)
Country: Bhutan
Award Title: Multiple Disciplines
Activity: Teaching or Teaching/Research
Disciplines: American History, American Literature, American Studies, Business Administration, Political Science, Public Administration, TEFL/App Linguistics
Specializations: Priority fields include, but are not limited to: TEFL (training English language teachers), public policy, public administration, management, international relations and American studies, literature or history.
Grant Activity: Teach one or more undergraduate courses per semester or teach and conduct research. Undertake student advising and advise on curriculum and materials development. Applicants in TEFL should have experience in teacher training. Occasional lectures at other institutions may be requested. Applicants for teaching or teaching/research awards should describe proposed courses and should expect to provide their own teaching materials. Applicants for teaching/research awards must submit a detailed research plan and specify locations of data collection.
Additional Qualifications: Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of university teaching experience. Applicants in TEFL with a Ph.D. should have a minimum of 3 years of university teaching experience; those with an MA should have 10 years of experience.
Length Of Grant: 4 months to 9 months
Starting Date: June 2011 or February 2012
Deadline: August 2, 2010
The U.S. does not have an embassy in Bhutan. The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India manages the Fulbright Program with Bhutan. The Fulbright grant also provides for briefings with U.S. Embassy personnel in New Delhi before and after the grant.
More information here.
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Award Title: Multiple Disciplines
Activity: Teaching or Teaching/Research
Disciplines: American History, American Literature, American Studies, Business Administration, Political Science, Public Administration, TEFL/App Linguistics
Specializations: Priority fields include, but are not limited to: TEFL (training English language teachers), public policy, public administration, management, international relations and American studies, literature or history.
Grant Activity: Teach one or more undergraduate courses per semester or teach and conduct research. Undertake student advising and advise on curriculum and materials development. Applicants in TEFL should have experience in teacher training. Occasional lectures at other institutions may be requested. Applicants for teaching or teaching/research awards should describe proposed courses and should expect to provide their own teaching materials. Applicants for teaching/research awards must submit a detailed research plan and specify locations of data collection.
Additional Qualifications: Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of university teaching experience. Applicants in TEFL with a Ph.D. should have a minimum of 3 years of university teaching experience; those with an MA should have 10 years of experience.
Length Of Grant: 4 months to 9 months
Starting Date: June 2011 or February 2012
Deadline: August 2, 2010
The U.S. does not have an embassy in Bhutan. The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India manages the Fulbright Program with Bhutan. The Fulbright grant also provides for briefings with U.S. Embassy personnel in New Delhi before and after the grant.
More information here.
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