Kennedy Scholarships and Frank Knox Fellowships
The Kennedy Scholarships support students for one year of graduate study at MIT or Harvard; Frank Knox Fellowships support one or two years of study at Harvard. Criteria for application are very specific and you will be required to apply to Harvard or MIT independently of your funding application, so please read the information about the awards extremely carefully.

These scholarships are available for:
• UK students only
• Undergraduate students who graduated at the end of 2007/08
• Undergraduate students going into their final year for 2008/09
• Masters students who will be graduating at the end of 2007/08
• Masters offer holders/students who will be graduating at the end of 2008/09

Closing dates are in mid-October, and must be made with the approval of the College, so you should apply as soon as possible if you are interested.  See Funding for US study for full details and LSE deadline.  If you are a PhD student, please read the PhD news page for details of support from the PhD careers adviser.

US Presidential Management Fellowship deadline announced
Since 1977, the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program and its predecessor, the Presidential Management Intern (PMI) Program, have been attracting outstanding graduate, law, and doctoral-level students to the Federal service. The PMF Program is your passport to a unique and rewarding career experience with the Federal Government. It provides you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge you acquired from graduate study. As a PMF, your assignments may involve public policy and administration, domestic or international issues, information technology, human resources, engineering, health and medical sciences, law, financial management, and many other fields in support of public service programs

The period for applications for PMF 2009 is 1st – 15th October 2008. To apply for the PMF you must be an American citizen and be completing your Postgraduate degree before August 31st 2009. For further details and tips on how to apply please visit the PMF website

New visa regulations introduced to replace IGS
The International Graduates Scheme (IGS) which was implemented in 01 May 2007 has been replaced by the Post Study Work visa. The Post Study Work visa falls under Tier One of the Points Based Immigration System. It enables international students who have acquired a Bachelor degree or higher qualification in any subject to apply for a visa and remain in the UK to work for up to two years. Full details can be found at UK Border Agency
Key features of the scheme:
• Applicants must apply within twelve months of obtaining their qualification.
• Any degree class (except fail) will be eligible
• Those with postgraduate diplomas will be eligible to apply
• Eligible international graduates will be offered a permit granting permission to stay in the UK for up to two years in order to seek work.
Please follow this link to access the Post Study Work application form and policy guidance notes: Tier 1 - Post Study Work
Further advice
The immigration advisers at the Students Union Advice and Welfare Centre can give you more information and assistance with your application.
We will update this page with any further information as soon as it becomes available.

KPMG World Jobs Fair 24/26 September
On 24/26 September 2008, KPMG will be running a global online jobs fair. It is a unique opportunity to find out what life and work at KPMG is really about, wherever you are in your career. It will give you the opportunity to:
• interact with KPMG people and recruiters from around the world
• search hundreds of KPMG jobs from over 40 countries
• watch videos and take part in live question & answer sessions
The fair starts at 9am GMT on Wednesday 24 September and closes at 9am GMT on Friday 26 September. Find out what time this is in your part of the world by clicking here
Register for this event here

Research skills online - interactive skills assessment for PhDs
Interactive tools and videos to assist in assessing the skills you have developed through research. Includes a video interview with Alex Ypsilanti, Head of European Equity Derivatives Research at Merrill Lynch, looking at the positive and negatives aspects of PhD applicants from an employer's perspective. www.epigeum.co.uk/researchSkillsOnline/

Win £500 and enhance your CV with an Intern Day at BT
BT has been a leader in sustainability for many years and it's online 'Better World' magazine has been reporting on global sustainability issues since 2003. The magazine's aim is to make sustainability accessible and relevant in everyday life, and this summer it's opening its pages to student writers.
BT are looking to showcase an original piece of work on corporate social responsibility (CSR) to a significant online audience. All you have to do is select a relevant subject and write an article no longer than 500 words.
The winning entry will take one of the feature slots in a forthcoming edition of the magazine and the winning writer will be offered an intern day with the BT CSR team. This will involve meeting key influencers in the business and seeing how one of the country's most effective corporate social responsibility programmes is integrated into a multi-billion pound business.
As part of the prize, the winner will also receive £500 towards travel and accommodation on the day.

The deadline for entry is 30th August 2008. Entries should be submitted by email to betterworldmagazine@bt.com. For more information please see the Better World website

Study Tour of Japan 2008
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Japan invites young Europeans to participate in a ten-day group study tour of Japan in September or October 2008.
Participants will experience the cultural, economic and political aspects of Japan from both traditional and modern perspectives through lectures, visits and hands-on experiences whilst travelling the country. It is hoped that the deeper understanding of Japan gained by participants on the tour will encourage them to contribute to the strengthening of ties between Japan and European countries in the future.
Eligible applicants:
•European nationals
•Aged between 18-35
•Able to communicate effectively in English
•Applicants must not previously have been to Japan.
For more information about how to apply please view the poster for the event

SHL Interview style test trials
SHL are offering free test trials to LSE students. Questions are aimed at helping familiarise yourself with interview-style questions and tests used to assess judgement in the workplace. You will receive a feedback report to tell you how well you performed on the test. If you complete the trial, you'll be offered the chance to enter a prize draw for a new iPod nano. To take part go to: SHL website.

Working in the UK as an international student or graduate - the Careers Service have compiled a website exclusive to LSE, outlining the main work permit options for international graduates and students wanting to work in the UK. Full details: Working in the UK as an international student or graduate