the graduate Scholarship Program

the graduate Scholarship Program for students fro neighboring countries
Recognizing the importance of internationalizationn Chulalongkorn University hase taken a leading role in implementing interactive collaboration with theinternational community.In ordet to further develop acadamic cooperation between Thailand ands its beighboring countries, the university has established a scholarship Program for Neighboring Countries to provide acadamic assistanc to students from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam to purse their studies at Chulalongkorn University at graduate level
Term of Scholarships
1. Master's degreee scholarship 2. Doctoral degree scholarship

Provisions of the Scholarships
1. an economy class round-trip ticket to and from designated capital cityor principal cities
2. Tuition and Fees
3. Stipend and accommodation in the amount of14,000 baht/month

Eligibility of Applications
1. Applicants must have completed Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree as appropriate in related fields.
2. Applicants must have a grade point averager for the latest semester before applying of not lower than 2.75 for undergraduate, and not lower than 3.25 for postgraduate.
3. Applicants' age must be less than 35
4. Applicants must have a good command in English. A minimum ToEFL score of 500 or 173 computer-base or IELTS score of 5.0 is required 5. applicants must be in googd healht .6. applicants must not be recipients of other typesf of scholarships.

Deadline for applications is 13 Febuary 2009
for more information please visit
http://www.ppc.chula.ac.th/
http://www.ppc.chula.ac.th/form/The_Graduate_Scholarship
_Program_for_Students_from_Neighboring_Countries2009.pdf

scholarship for 2009-2010 LL.M.

Chinese University of Hong Kong offers scholarship for 2009-2010 LL.M. programmes
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has announced the Faculty of Law Master of Laws Scholarship Scheme for 2009-2010. Successful candidates will be awarded a scholarship worth HK$176,000, covering basic tuition fee and a stipend.

Different countries/regions will be supported on a yearly rotational basis. For the 2009-2010 academic year, three scholarships will be offered to non-local applicants from the following areas: Europe (Italy, Germany, Russian Federation, Sweden and UK), India/Sri Lanka, and Japan/South Korea.

The scholarship application deadline is February 27, 2009.
Applications for admission to LL.M. programmes are open from November 3, 2008.

For further information about admission and the scholarship scheme,
please visit the
CUHK Faculty of Law website.
http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/law/notices/scholarship.html
http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/law/download/LLM_Scholarship_2009.pdf

Source: Chinese University of Hong Kong

TAIST Tokyo Tech with Scholarships

Programs TAIST Tokyo Tech plans to offers up to four Master’s Degree programs with various Thai universities acting as hosts. First year students are expected to enroll in courses taught mainly by professors from Tokyo Tech. All first year students receive full scholarships for tuitions and fees. In the second year, researches for dissertations will be carried out mainly in NSTDA various laboratories with NSTDA researchers acting as supervisors or co-supervisors. The second year students are expected to receive scholarships for tuitions and fees from research projects of their supervisors. Professors from Tokyo Tech will actively participate in the educational process of the students throughout each program. After a successful completion of both course work and thesis, the students will receive degrees from the host universities. These programs are:

1. Master’s Degree Program in Automotive Engineering. The program started accepting the first group of students in the Academic Year 2007. The host university is KMITL.
2. Master’s Degree Program in Information and Communication Technology with Embedded Systems. The program will start accepting students in the Academic Year 2008. The host universities are SIIT and KU
3. Master’s Degree Program in Environmental Engineering. The program is expected to start in the Academic Year 2009
4. Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology. The program is expected to start in the Academic Year 2009

Accepting application for The Master's Degree Program in AE and ICTES 2009

The deadline of application is on February 10th, 2009

for more information
http://www.nstda.or.th/taist_tokyo_tech/index.php

AFS Global Leaders Scholarship

YES Abroad Program:
Deadline: February 2, 2009

Dozens of full scholarships awarded by the U.S. Department of State to students that demonstrate an interest in community service, international affairs, and public diplomacy. Available for the following countries for year-long academic programs: Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Thailand, and Turkey. To maximize your chance of receiving the most aid possible, we suggest applying first to the AFS Global Leaders Scholarship. YES Abroad Interest Form


Global Leaders is AFS’s main scholarship program, offering partial need and merit-based scholarships to qualified applicants who are open to considering a variety of AFS countries. Global Leaders scholarship applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage you to submit all need and/or merit-based scholarship application materials at once. Candidates are urged to apply as early in the school year as possible—the earlier your application is reviewed, the larger the pool of available aid. The appropriate time to apply for scholarships is between your preliminary application and full application.

If you qualify, here are the current award ranges for Global Leaders. Please note that the maximum awards are exclusively for students who simultaneously show the highest level of need and merit.

year 700-3800 $
Semester 600- 2700 $
Summer 500-1800 $

How to apply for an AFS Global Leaders Scholarship
1. Submit your preliminary application, including $75 application fee.
2. Submit your scholarship application cover sheet. This step takes about five minutes.
3. Submit the appropriate forms from the list below, based on what you’ve indicated on your cover sheet. Need-based aid application – Please note that there is a $34 processing fee payable directly to FAST; fee waivers available for qualified families. Merit-based scholarship application
4. Within one week of AFS receiving all of the materials you indicated you would submit on your cover sheet, your AFS Advisor will call to inform you what scholarship award you can expect to receive based on your application.
5. In order to receive the award, your full AFS application, including tuition deposit and interview, must be received by AFS-USA within one month. If your full application is accepted by AFS, the award will be credited to your account. Please note that programs fill on a first-come, first-served basis, and if the program of your choice has filled before your application is submitted, you can discuss alternatives with your advisor.

All candidates who receive financial assistance are expected to help further the mission of AFS—working toward a more just and peaceful world—upon their return by volunteering for AFS in their home or school community.

Questions? Please consult Frequently Asked Questions about Global Leaders Scholarships and if you still have questions, contact the AFS Scholarships Coordinator at scholarships@afs.org.
http://www.usa.afs.org/usa_en/view/5137

Source: AFS

The 2009 Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Anita Borg devoted her adult life to revolutionizing the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and leaders in creating technology.

In her honor, Google is proud to honor Anita’s memory and support women in technology with the 2009 Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship. Google hopes to encourage women to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders in the field. ]

Google Anita Borg Scholarship recipients will each receive a $10,000 award for the 2009-2010 academic year; Finalists will each receive a $1,000 award. A group of female undergraduate and graduate students will be chosen from the applicant pool, and scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s academic background and demonstrated leadership. All scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to attend the Annual Google Scholars’ Retreat in Mountain View, California on June 25-28, 2009.

The Annual Google Scholars’ Retreat at the Googleplex
We know how important a supportive peer network can be for a student’s success. All Google scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to visit Google headquarters in Mountain View, California for the 2009 Google Scholars’ Retreat. The retreat will include workshops, speakers, panelists, breakout sessions and social activities scheduled over a 3-day period. Students will have the opportunity to explore the Googleplex and enjoy San Francisco as they get to know other talented computer science students from across the country.
The Anita Borg Scholars and Finalists will be joined by the Google United Negro College Fund Scholars, the Google Hispanic College Fund Scholars, and the Google American Indian Science & Engineering Society Scholars.
The 2009 Google Scholars’ Retreat is tentatively planned for June 25-28, 2009.

Who can apply?
Applicants must satisfy all of the following criteria to be eligible:
- be a female student entering her senior year of undergraduate study or be enrolled in a graduate program in the 2009-2010 academic year at a university in the United States;
- be enrolled in Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a closely related technical field as a full-time student for the 2009-2010 academic year;
- maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.5 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent in your current program.

Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply. Past applicants and finalists are also encouraged to re-apply. If you have any questions, please email anitaborgscholars@google.com. The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship is a global program. If you are a student who will not be enrolled at a university in the United States for the 2009-2010 academic year, please visit the Google Scholarships Homepage to learn more about our scholarship opportunities for women around the world


How to apply
Complete the online application and submit all required documents online. First-time users will be required to register and create an account.
All applications must be submitted online by Friday, February 6, 2009.
You will be asked to submit:
1. your contact information, education and work history,
2. answers to three short essay questions,
3. a copy of your transcripts (Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD, if applicable),
your resume – with leadership, work, education, and technical accomplishments included,
4. 2 letters of recommendation.

Finalists will be notified in March 2009. As the final step in the scholarship selection process, all finalists will have phone interviews with representatives from the Google Selection Committee. Scholarship recipients will be selected from among the finalists interviewed.

Questions? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page (FAQ) or email us at anitaborgscholars@google.com.
For more information http://www.google.com/anitaborg/

Source: the 2009 Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

2009 IUJ SCHOLARSHIP

International University of Japan
For Non-Japanese Applicants
Non-Japanese IUJ applicants who do not have sufficient funds can apply for scholarship(s) as listed below. Please read this information carefully and apply for appropriate scholarship(s).
Scholarship Application form must be submitted by admission application deadline

IRP, IDP and IPSP of the GSIRInformation regarding the 2009 application procedures for Two-year Master's Degree Programs of the Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR): International Relations Program (IRP), International Development Program (IDP) and Internatonal Peace Studies Program (IPSP).

MBA Program of the GSIMInformation regarding the 2009 application procedures for MBA program (Two-year Master's Degree Program) of the Graduate School of International Management (GSIM).

Master of E-Business Management Program of the GSIMInformation regarding the 2009 application procedures for the E-Business Management Program (One-year Master's Degree Program) of the Graduate School of International Management (GSIM

The International University of Japan has implemented an online application program for submitting your information.
Application Deadlines for 2009 Admissions
There are several separate intakes by program. The following are the final application deadlines for 2009 admissions. Don't miss your deadline
IDP / IRP / IPSP February 20, 2009
MBA / E-Biz March 27, 2009

http://www.iuj.ac.jp/admis/scholarship/AEONScholarship.htm
AEON Scholarship (AEON)
The AEON 1% Club was inaugurated in 1989 with grants from AEON to protect the environment, promote international culture and inter-personal exchange, and revitalize local cultures and communities. Based on their core values of pursuing peace, respect for humanity, and contribution to the community, they provide scholarships for newly enrolling international students as a part of international culture and inter-personal exchange activities.
AEON 1% Club makes the final selection of their scholarship recipients.

Eligibility
This scholarship is available for those who are from the following Asian countries and regions and who are 35 years of age or younger as of April 1, 2009.
・ China ・ Hong Kong ・ Indonesia ・ Malaysia ・ Philippines ・ Taiwan ・ Thailand ・ Vietnam
・Full Tuition: 1,900,000 yen
・Monthly Stipend: 100,000 yen
Scholarship for two academic years, in principle

For more informations
http://www.iuj.ac.jp/web/iuj_section.cfm?section=02

Source: International University of Japan
http://www.iuj.ac.jp

Scholarships DOUBLE MASTER’S PROGRAM

The Northern Institute of Technology Management, Hamburg, Germany offer double master's program
a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from the TUHH and a Master or an MBA degree in Technology Management from the TUHH and the NIT.

Students earn an MBA in Technology Management of NIT and a Master of Science of its partner Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH). The Technology Management Program combines one out of twelve different TUHH Master of Science courses in Engineering with the NIT MBA Program in Law & Management. In addition to a profound engineering and management knowledge, Management Soft Skills, and an internship with one of our international sponsors, are also part of the education at the NIT.

the NIT offers scholarships for highly motivated and outstanding individuals. When you apply to the NIT you will automatically be considered for a scholarship. In the past, nearly all NIT students received a scholarship

The deadline of application for the MBA program at the NIT in combination with one of the Master's degree course at TUHH is Febuary 28th 2009.

Further questions
or more information please feel free to contact the NIT admission office:
Mr. Gunter Menge,
Manager Educational Affairs & Admission,
NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management,
c/o Hamburg-Harburg University of Technology,
Kasernenstrasse 12,D-21073 Hamburg, Germany
Phone: +49-40- 42 878 – 37 89
Fax: +49-40- 42 878 – 24 87
E-mail: admission(at)nithh.de

Source: The Northern Institute of Technology Management
Website: http://www.nithh.de/index.html

financial aid & scholarship for Ph.D Program

Ph.D Program at Nanyang Business School, Singapore
Application is now OPEN and will close on 28 February 2009 for July 2009 intake.
Before you apply, please make sure that you meet all the admission requirements. To apply, follow the admission procedure exactly. You can also find out details on the fees. Also take note of the available financial aid & scholarship.

Admission requirements
Due to the rigorous intellectual demands of the PhD programme, we look for applicants with evidence of a high level of scholastic ability in both quantitative and qualitative skills. Each year, about 10 to 15 of the finest applicants are admitted to the programme. Pre-requisites for application to the PhD programme:
* A good Bachelor's or Master's degree. We will consider your academic records and performance of your undergraduate and graduate studies if any.
* Working experience is not compulsory.
* A good GMAT or GRE score (taken within 5 years).* This is mandatory.
* A good IELTS or TOEFL score (taken within 2 years).* This is mandatory if English was not the medium of instruction at tertiary level.
*Outstanding intellectual ability and motivation.

***Notes on GMAT, GRE, IELTS and TOEFL:
We do not have any cut-off point for these tests. However, you may note that the median for our most recent intake was 706 for GMAT, 1308 for GRE (verbal & quantitative), 610 for TOEFL and 6.5 for IELTS.
Our institution code is V24-ZV-92 for GMAT, 0291 for GRE and 8521 for TOEFL.

Selection
The PhD committee will invite you for an interview to ascertain that the PhD programme is suited for you. The interview takes place between January and March.

Financial aid & scholarship
You will be offered financial aid in the form of research and teaching assistantship. There is no need for a separate application for financial aid. The financial aid package includes
a monthly stipend (living allowance) and a waiver of tuition fees.
The monthly stipend ranges from $2,000 to S$2,500.

We also provide other forms of monetary assistance such as conference travel grants for you to attend and present your research work in overseas conferences. The financial assistance will continue depending on your performance as a student.

Source: Nanyang Technological University
Website: http://www.nbsphd.ntu.edu.sg/index.asp

The Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund (TSCSF)

The Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund (TSCSF) was established as a registered charity in 1997.Under various Masters programmes, TSCSF offers postgraduate students from developing countries the opportunity to study in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, and gain skills that will make a long-term contribution to the further development of their countries.

Each year nearly 90 students will be given major scholarships (for one year in the UK, and for two years in NL). Partners in the scheme are the University of Cambridge, Durham University, The University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London, University of Leeds, The University of Oxford and University College London in the UK, and with Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology and University of Twente in the Netherlands. These universities also contribute to the funding of scholarships.

The scholarships are known as Shell Centenary Scholarships (in the UK), Royal Dutch Shell Centenary Scholarships (in the NL).

A number of scholarships are also jointly funded with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and are known as Shell Centenary Chevening Scholarships.
- aged 35 or under
- nationals of and resident in any country other than Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States and intending to return and take up permanent residence there after completion of the proposed - programme of study intending to study a subject that will be of significant value in aiding the sustainable development of their home country
- of sufficiently outstanding academic ability eg in the UK to have obtained a degree equivalent to a first class honours degree at a British University, in the NL to be able easily to obtain a place on the MSc programme
fluent in spoken and written English
neither a current nor former employee of the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies

Each scholarship will cover tuition, accommodation, maintenance cost and a return airfare for the scholarship holder only.

list of eligible courses at each university and how to apply can be obtained by visiting the relevant university pages using the link listed on the left.

The courses which are eligible for Shell Centenary, Shell Centenary Chevening and Royal Dutch Shell Centenary Scholarships are within the broad categories of Applied Sciences and Technology, Environmental Sciences, Business Management, Law and Economics. Specific disciplines and subjects vary from one university to another. You should check which courses are available at each university. Courses can also vary from one year to another so there is no guarantee that the same course will be available each year

Scholarship application forms can only be obtained from the relevant universities. Please click on the participating university logo for full information on courses and applicantion deadlines Information for the Academic Year starting 2009 now posted
more informations : http://www.shellscholar.org/about/index.html

Source: The Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund (TSCSF)

International Fellowships Program (IFP)

Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) in ThailandThe Asian Scholarship Foundation under the Royal Patronage of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (ASF) announces the opening of the 2009 competition for the IFP in Thailand scholarship grants. The International Fellowships Program (IFP), with funding from the Ford Foundation, provides opportunities for exceptional individuals who wish to undertake advanced studies and who will use this education to make outstanding contributions in their respective fields, furthering development in their own countries and greater economic and social justice worldwide. To ensure that Fellows are drawn from more diverse backgrounds, IFP actively recruits candidates from social groups and communities that lack systematic access to higher education.
Fellowship Provisions
• Full-time enrollment in an accredited university.
• Support for up to two years towards a master’s degree in any academic discipline or field of study that is consistent with Ford Foundation priority areas.
• Assistance in choosing and enrolling at the chosen university.
• Intensive foreign language studies for not more than one year, plus basic skills training in research methodology and computers prior to enrollment.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
• Applicants must be Thai citizens or permanent residents of the Northeast or members of ethnic minority groups in Northeastern Thailand who are currently residing and working in the rural areas, districts or sub-districts of the Northeast.
All applicants must:
• Be talented and hold a bachelor’s degree from a college or university in Thailand;
• Have at least three years of full-time work experience in community service or in development-related activities relevant to their proposed field of study. Those who graduated from a college or university outside the Northeast should have at least five years of working experience;
• Propose a graduate degree program that will directly enhance their capacity to excel in an academic, policy, practical or artistic discipline/field corresponding to one or more of Ford Foundation’s priority areas;
• Present an action plan that will apply their studies to social problems or issues in Thailand; and
• Commit to working on these issues after the fellowship period. Preferred Fields of Study Applicants may choose to pursue an academic discipline or field of study related to one of the following program areas:
• Arts and Culture
• Civil Society
• Community Development
• Development Finance and Economic Security
• Education and Scholarship
• Environment and Development
• Governance
• Human Rights
• Media
• Religion, Society and Culture
• Sexuality and Reproductive Health
• Work-Force Development
Application Procedure
• All application forms must be submitted to the Asian Scholarship Foundation (ASF) before the deadline.
• Applications are then reviewed and qualified candidates are invited for interviews. A language assessment is administered to determine any needed language enhancement for those intending to study in a university where Thai is not the medium of instruction.
• An independent international SelectionThe application deadline for the 2008 competition is February 28, 2009.
Fellows are chosen on the basis of individual qualifications as well as their potential for professional development, commitment to community or national service and academic preparation.
Please visit www.fordifp.net for the global IFP Program information.
For more information and to obtain the IFP application form,
please contact:Asian Scholarship Foundationunder
the Royal Patronage of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
29 Vanissa Building, 4th Floor Ploenchit Road,
ChidlomPathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: 02-655-1615 to 17 Fax: 02-655-7977
E-mail: info@asianscholarship.org Website: www.asianscholarship.org