About the scholarship
This scholarship is a new APCDA 2024 initiative to support career practitioners working in War/Conflict zones for ongoing professional development.
By offering the scholarship, APCDA aims to:
- promote awareness, dialogues and understanding about career development under precarious circumstances,
- acknowledge the work of career practitioners as a significant part of building and sustaining the communities affected by conflicts or war,
- engage career professionals to explore, identify and share career development practices that bring peace to human relationships and enhance individual and social well-beings
The scholarship covers:
- Conference registration as a Virtual Attendee for the 2024 APCDA Hybrid Conference (https://asiapacificcda.org/2024-conference/)
- One-year APCDA membership (https://asiapacificcda.org/member-benefits/)
Eligibility
- Career counselors/advisors or professionals/leaders/teachers/mentors in the field of career development
- Currently residing in war/conflict areas.
- Able to attend virtually the entire conference (synchronous or asynchronous mode)
- English proficiency for conference communication and participation
To apply
- Complete the online application form
- Email your CV and a cover letter expressing your interest to attend the conference to Info@AsiaPacificCDA.org.
- Submit the application form, CV, and a cover letter by Friday, March 15, 2024.
Selection process
A panel will review the applications and invite applicants to attend an online information session. Successful applicants will be notified via email by Friday, March 29, 2024.
For questions, please contact APCDA at Info@AsiaPacificCDA.org.
This scholarship includes
- all regular events at no cost to our scholars.
For the 2024 APCDA Hybrid Conference, the dates will be:
- April 15-19: 6 simultaneous breakout sessions (includes over 50 presentations plus numerous networking opportunities):
| Mon Apr 15 | 8 am – Noon* | Breakout sessions |
| Wed Apr 17 | 8 am – Noon* | Breakout sessions |
| Fri Apr 19 | 8 am – Noon* | Breakout sessions |
- April 24-27: All sessions are plenary (includes 3 keynotes by world experts, 2 panel presentations, and the Awards Ceremony):
| Wed May 18 | 8 am – Noon* | Opening, Keynotes, and Panel Discussion |
| Fri May 20 | 8 am – 11:30* | Keynotes, Panel Discussion, and Closing |
These times are for India.
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