The SCG Foundation is pleased to grant up to 7 full scholarships for individuals wishing to study at the Master of Arts Program in International Development Studies (MAIDS) at Chulalongkorn University for the upcoming 2009-2010 academic year.
Please note that prospective SCG Foundation scholars (with the exception of Thailand) must be full-time government employees or civil servants of their respective governments. You do not qualify for the scholarship program if you are currently a student or government contract worker. Therefore, you must be a permanent full-time staff member of a government ministry or institution.
Scholarship Program Advertisement
Project Document
1. Eligibility (7 Scholarships)
Category I
1 scholarship is open to government or non-profit sector employees from Thailand
Category II
2 scholarships are open to government employees from Vietnam
Category III
1 scholarship is open to government employees from each of the following four Southeast Asian Countries: (1) Cambodia (2) Laos (3) Indonesia (4) Philippines
2. Scholarship Coverage
I) Living Expenses
- Roundtrip airfare (up to 25,000 baht)
- Housing (5,000 baht/month)
- Food (8,000 baht/month)
2) Education Costs
- Tuition Fees (Thai Scholar: 252,000 baht; International Scholar: 337,500 baht)
- Workshop and/or Fieldtrips (15,000 baht)
Total Scholarship Value
- Thai Scholarship: 464,800 baht/scholarship
- International Scholarship: 575,300 baht/scholarship
3. Scholarship Conditions:
I) Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for MAIDS admission AND be admitted to the MAIDS program.
II) SCG Foundation Scholars are expected to graduate within the prescribed 12 month period (excluding the pre-session course). Students who are required to enroll in additional semester(s) will have to bear the additional cost of living and tuition fees.
III) SCG Foundation Scholars must not be employed - either part-time or full-time - during their studies/scholarship tenure.
IV) Following graduation, SCG Foundation Scholars are expected to return to work for their home governments for a period of two years.
4. MAIDS Program Admission Requirements:
I) Entry Requirements
- Applicants should possess a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in the social sciences with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0.
- Applicants should also have 2 years work experience in a related field. Mature students, junior to mid-level government officials with experience in development are encouraged to apply.
II) English Language Requirements
Candidates will be required to demonstrate an acceptable level of language proficiency. Applicants should have achieved an English language score of at least 6.0 on the British Council IELTS, 550 in the paper-based TOEFL, 213 in the computer-based TOEFL, or 550 in CU-TEP (Chulalongkorn University Test of English Proficiency). These three above-mentioned tests are the only ones excepted by Chulalongkorn University. Please also note English tests scores must be less than two years old at the time of application.
Please note that these scores, although a minimum requirement for admission, do not guarantee successful admission or completion of the program. The candidate should feel comfortable writing graduate-level academic essays and participating in class discussions in English.
5. Recruitment Procedure:
I) Application Deadline: April 30th, 2009
II) Preliminary Applicant Screening: May 2009
III) Short-listed Candidate Interviews: May/June 2009
IV) Final Selection: June 2009
V) Pre-session Course for Selected Students: August/September 2009
VI) Program Commencement: October 2009
6. Application Procedure:
I) Application period
As stated above, MAIDS scholarship applications are due April 30th, 2009.
II) Required Materials
Students applying for the Master of Arts Program in International Development Studies must submit the following materials:
• Application Form:
The application form for the SCG Foundation Scholarship Program is slightly different than the regular application form for MAIDS program admission. Therefore, please complete the revised application form below either by typing or writing clearly in block letters.
Application Form.doc
• Photocopy of ID Card (for Thai applicants) or Passport (for non-Thai applicant) .
• Two photographs:
Applicants must submit two recent one inch photos.
• Application fee:
Applicants must pay the 800 baht application fee to be considered for the program and scholarship.
• Transcripts:
Applicants must submit an original or certified copy of their transcript from the college or university previously attended. Transcripts that are not in Thai or English must be translated and certified in the English language.
• English Language Test Scores:
The program accepts photocopies of English test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, CU-TEP) for the application process. Please note, however, that students admitted will have to present their original score record to Chulalongkorn University as soon as possible.
Alternatively, the student can have ETS, the company that administers TOEFL, send the score directly to the program. Chulalongkorn University's TOEFL institutional code is 0227. The MAIDS program does not have a departmental code registered with ETS, so make sure to write clearly “M.A. in International Development Studies, Faculty of Political Science” on the score report request form.
• Letters of Recommendation:
Applicants are required to submit two sealed letters of recommendation with letterhead and original signatures. One letter should be from the applicant's current employer and the second should be a former university professor who is familiar with their work. Please also provide the following reference form to your referees and ask them to fill it out:
Student Reference Form.doc
Please pass along the above form to your referees and ask for a confidential reference to be returned to you in a signed and sealed envelope. Please return the unopened envelope to the MAIDS Office with your complete application form. The referee also has the option of sending the reference directly to the MAIDS Office.
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume:
The resume must provide information on current and past employment, academic awards and scholarships, international travel, publications, and extracurricular activities, including volunteer work.
• Statement of Purpose:
The statement of purpose should be between 600 and 1000 words, and include the following elements:
1. Describe your most valued experience or accomplishment.2. Describe your research interests, and outline a tentative topic for your M.A. thesis. 3. Describe your career expectations (personal and professional objectives), and explain how the M.A. in International Development Studies at Chulalongkorn will help you achieve these goals.4. Please clearly outline how your studies at the MAIDS program will contribute to your work in your home country.
• Writing Sample:
As of March 6th, 2006 the MAIDS program requires all applicants to submit a sample of their critical or analytical writing. This may be a paper written for an undergraduate course, a published academic or journalistic article, or another appropriate writing sample. Applicants should briefly explain - using a separate document - the context in which the sample was originally written, including information on the nature of the publication in which it appeared, and the date of publication.
The objective of the sample writing is to assess the applicants' analytical and writing skills. The ability to write clearly in English - both for native and non-native speakers - is essential to fulfill the written requirements for this M.A. program in International Development Studies.
7. New Requirements:
I) Student Interviews
Short-listed candidates will be required to attend an interview either in person or by phone. The purpose of the interview is to ensure that students have an adequate understanding of development issues combined with an appropriate level of English language proficiency to complete their M.A. degree within the prescribed 12-month period.
II) Introductory Pre-session
SCG Foundation Scholarship Awardees who are accepted to the MAIDS program may also be required to participate in a four-week intensive introductory session in Bangkok prior to the beginning of classes in October 2009. The date for this introductory session has not yet been confirmed but will occur in August and/or September 2009.
It will include classes in three core areas:
1. English language
2. Introduction to Research Methods
3. Introduction to Development Studies
Reminder of Documents to Enclose in your Application
1) Completed Application Form (see the above application form) 2) 2 photographs (2 x 1 inch) 3) Official transcript from the college or university previously attended 4) 2 letters of recommendation (one letter from a former university professor; the second from the applicant's current employer) 5) Curriculum Vitae/resume 6) Statement of purpose 7) One paper/report/article previously written by the applicant 8) Photocopy of ID card (for Thai applicants) OR Photocopy of passport (for non-Thai students) 9) English proficiency language test results (IELTS, TOEFL or CU-TEP) 10) Application Fee (800 baht; please visit our admission page for payment details)
When complete, please sign, date and send a hard copy enclosing all necessary documentation to:
Master of Arts Program in International Development Studies (MAIDS) Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University Henry-Dunant Road, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 , THAILAND Tel: (+66) 2-218-7313 Fax: (+66) 2-252-6277 E-mail: maids@chula.ac.th http://www.ids.polsci.chula.ac.th/SiamCementFoundationScholarshipProgram.htm
Acceptance of Admission
Successful scholars will be notified whether or not they must attend the pre-session at the same time they are notified of their scholarship status (see above timeline). If the pre-session is not required, scholars may come to Thailand in early September 2009 to settle in Bangkok. The MAIDS program will begin the first week of October 2009.
*If you have any further questions regarding the MAIDS program or the SCG Foundation Scholarship Program, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information – maids@chula.ac.th
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Apr 18, 2009
Grants: Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program
The Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language (UISFL)
Program provides grants to strengthen and improve undergraduate
instruction in international studies and foreign languages.
Applications Available: March 31, 2009.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 30, 2009.
Eligible Applicants:
(1) Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs);
(2) Combinations of IHEs;
(3) Partnerships between nonprofit
educational organizations and IHEs; and
(4) Public and private
nonprofit agencies and organizations, including professional and
scholarly associations.
Estimated Available Funds: $2,565,000.
Estimated Range of Awards: Single Institution: $50,000-$90,000.
Consortia/Organizations/Associations: $80,000-$140,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: Single Institution: $82,000.
Consortia/Organizations/Associations: $110,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 27.
Additional information is available online at:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2009-1/033109...
Program provides grants to strengthen and improve undergraduate
instruction in international studies and foreign languages.
Applications Available: March 31, 2009.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 30, 2009.
Eligible Applicants:
(1) Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs);
(2) Combinations of IHEs;
(3) Partnerships between nonprofit
educational organizations and IHEs; and
(4) Public and private
nonprofit agencies and organizations, including professional and
scholarly associations.
Estimated Available Funds: $2,565,000.
Estimated Range of Awards: Single Institution: $50,000-$90,000.
Consortia/Organizations/Associations: $80,000-$140,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: Single Institution: $82,000.
Consortia/Organizations/Associations: $110,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 27.
Additional information is available online at:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2009-1/033109...
Apr 9, 2009
Chinese Government Scholarship
Chinese Government Scholarship scheme is established by the Ministry of Education of China (hereinafter referred to as MOE) in accordance with educational exchange agreements or understandings reached between Chinese government and governments of other countries, organizations, education institutions and relevant international organizations to provide both full scholarships and partial scholarships to international students and scholars. MOE entrusts China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC) to handle the enrollment of international students and carry out the routine management of Chinese Government Scholarship Programs.
Categories of Applicants and Duration of Scholarship
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Categories of Applicants | Duration of Major Studies | Duration of Remedial Chinese Language courses | Duration of Scholarship |
| academic years | ||||
| 1 | Undergraduates | 4-5 | 1-2 | 4-7 |
| 2 | Master degree students | 2-3 | 1-2 | 2-5 |
| 3 | Doctoral degree students | 3-4 | 1-2 | 3-6 |
| 4 | Chinese language students | 1-2 | none | Up to 2 |
| 5 | General scholars | 1 | 1 | Up to 2 |
| 6 | Senior scholars | 1 | 1 | Up to 2 |
- According to the regulation stipulated by MOE, all the undergraduate programs are instructed in Chinese. Applicants with no command of Chinese are generally required to take Chinese language courses for 1-2 years before starting their academic programs. Applicants who apply for study in science, engineering, agriculture, medicine (western medicine), economics, management and law are required to take Chinese language courses for 1 year. Applicants who apply for study in literature, history, philosophy, and medicine (traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese herb medicine) are required to take Chinese language courses for 2 years.
- Some courses set for general scholars, senior scholars and postgraduate students in some universities can be conducted in English. Please refer to Directory of Chinese Higher Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program and Academic Programs or the website of CSC (http://www.csc.edu.cn/Lianhua) for details.
- Duration for scholarship specified at the time of admission can NOT be extended in principle.
APPLICATION
The applicants shall apply to Chinese diplomatic missions or the competent authorities in their home countries between January and April every year. Applicants may refer to the relevant authorities for details.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.
- Education background and age limit:
- Applicants for undergraduate programs must have senior high school diploma with good academic performance and be under the age of 25.
- Applicants for master degree programs must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
- Applicants for Doctoral degree programs must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
- Chinese language students must have senior high school diploma and be under the age of 35, will study Chinese language program in China.
- General scholar candidates must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies and be under the age of 45, may study all majors besides Chinese language.
- Senior scholar candidates must have master’s degree or above, or hold academic titles of associate professor or above, and be under the age of 50.
DETAILS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarships are divided into categories,
Full scholarship:
- Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for internship, fee for basic learning materials and accommodation on campus;
- Living allowance;
- One-off settlement subsidy after registration;
- Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China;
- One-off inter-city travel subsidy.
Note:
- Costs of the laboratory experiment or internship beyond the university’s arrangements should be born by the student himself.
- Fee for basic learning materials covers the necessary learning materials prescribed by the host institution, and other materials shall be at self expenses.
- Monthly allowance is provided to students by the host institution at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):
- Undergraduates: CNY 1,400 Yuan
- Chinese language students: CNY 1,400 Yuan
- Master degree students, general scholars: CNY 1,700 Yuan
- Doctoral degree students, senior scholars: CNY 2,000 Yuan
- New students will get one-off settlement subsidy upon arrival in China.
- CNY 1,000 Yuan for new students who will study in China up to six months
- CNY 1,500 Yuan for new students who will study in China for one academic year or more
- Fee for outpatient medical service refers to the outpatient expense in the institution’s hospital or the hospitals entrusted by the institution. The students should pay for a certain percentage of expense in accordance with the institution’s relevant regulations.
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China is provided by MOE for the scholarship students in China in case of hospitalizing for serious diseases and accidental injuries. The institutions or the entrusted medical assistance agency provide advancement service for insurance expenses, and claim for compensation with relevant payment receipts from the insurance company according to the stipulated insurance articles. The claim of individual student will not be accepted by the insurance company.
- One-off inter-city travel ticket (each for coming-in and leaving China)
- Scholarship students are supposed to choose the nearest port to their admitting institutions for inter-city travel and a hard-seat train ticket (hard-berth train ticket for overnight trip) will be provided for new scholarship students transferring from the port of entry upon registration to the city where the admitting institution or Chinese language training institution, preparatory education institution is located, for students transferring from the Chinese language training institution or the preparatory education institution to the city where the university for major study is located, and for students transferring from the city where the institution is located to the nearest port for departure upon graduation. Expenses for food during the trip and excess of baggage should be self-afforded.
- International travel expenses
- MOE will provide round-trip or one-way international air ticket to scholarship students based on the reached agreements, and entrust CSC to take charge of booking the most direct and economical international air ticket for the students between Beijing and their capitals. If the students make a detour to China or return to their home countries, they shall afford the extra expenses. Expenses for the excess of baggage should be also self-afforded.
Etc, for detail of full scholarship please refer to website below
Partial scholarship
One or some items of the full scholarship (not including one-off settlement subsidy and one-off inter-city travel allowance).
APPLICATION MATERIALS
The materials should reach CSC by April 30th 2009 via either the Chinese diplomatic mission in the applicant’s home country or the embassy of the applicant’s home country in China. Individual applications will not be accepted by CSC. Application materials will not be returned regardless of the result of application.
CSC will send the List of Accepted Students, Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study In China (JW201) to the relevant dispatching authorities by July 31, who will forward the documents to the students.
FURTHER INFORMATIONFor details please refer to www.en.csc.edu.cn
Master Grant Study di Belgia
During its meeting of 23 May 2001, the Board of Directors decided that special measures would be taken to provide postgraduate scholarships to candidates from developing countries who wish to obtain a master’s degree at Ghent University. In view of the changes in the Flemish Higher Education System the information in the call for applications has been adjusted at the Executive Committee meeting of 9 November 2006. This means the grants are available for all master’s programmes, offered at Ghent University. Each year, a maximum of 10 scholarships can be awarded.
SCHOLARSHIP TYPE AND DURATION
The master scholarships are awarded for the duration of the studies, aiming at the delivery of a Ghent University diploma after max. 2 years of study. With the scholarship application the applicant must also submit a letter of admission to the study programme. The scholarship is in principle paid for the total duration of the studies. In case of a 2-year study programme, the 2nd year will be paid upon successful completion of the first year (minimum 60 credits).
REQUIREMENTS
1. Degree
Applicants for master’s programmes should already have obtained a bachelor degree when they submit the application. For subsequent master’s programmes, applicants should already have obtained a master degree. No exceptions are allowed.
2. Nationality
The applicants must come from and should be nationals of one of the developing countries on the country list of developing countries. Priority, however, will be given to the categories on the DAC List of Aid Recipients with the lowest levels of development and income.
3. Language and proficiency
The application is to be made in English. The applicant should have a very good command of the English language.
FUNDING
The scholarship consists of an allowance of € 964 per month and the yearly tuition fee with a maximum of 80€. In case of increased tuition fee for the master’s programme, Ghent University will only reimburse the refundable part. Airline ticket and visa costs are carried by the student.
Deadline: Apr 30, 2009
FURTHER INFORMATION
For complete information such as criteria, list of field of study, please visit:
http://www.ugent.be/en/research/devcooperation/Mastercall2009.pdf
White Rose Studentships: The University of Sheffield
White Rose Studentships arise from the special relationship between the three White Rose Universities- University of Leeds, University of Sheffield and University of York. The studentships are collaborative in nature, and each studentship involves supervisors from two of the White Rose Universities (the principal supervisor at the lead institution and the co-supervisor at the partner institution). Students register at one of the three universities and have access to the full research facilities of the partner institution. Each studentship is part of a research network which spans all three universities.
SHEFFIELD-BASED AWARDS
We are pleased to offer the following White Rose Studentships for entry in 2009-10:
East Asia Studies
- Project title: Japanese Widescreen Cinema - Technology Commerce and Aesthetics
- Network: Mixed Cinema – Interdisciplinary and Intercultural Approaches to Japanese Cinema
Sustainability Science
- Project title: Assessment of the preparedness of supply chains to adapt to climate change
- Network: Enabling supply chain adaptation to climate change and a resource poor future
Science Education
- Project Title: Becoming a scientist: developing a disciplinary identity (or how do scientists get made?)
- Network: Engaging young people in science; key issues across secondary and tertiary phases
Advanced Engineering and Materials
- Project title: Characterisation and modelling of material and surface properties to improve functional performance of food preparation products and aid inclusive design
- Network: Understanding Object Handling Interactions Through Experiment and Simulations
ELIGIBILITY
The studentships are available to applicants who will register with the University in 2009-10 on a full-time programme of study leading to the degree of PhD. Awards are tenable for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.
Awards are open to UK, EU and international applicants.
VALUE OF AWARDS
The awards offer UK/EU tuition fees, a maintenance stipend at the standard UK Research rate (£13,290 in 2009-10), and a Research Training Support Grant. Note that overseas students will be required to pay the difference between the UK/EU fee and the overseas fee.
DEADLINE Friday 30 April 2009.
FURTHER INFORMATION
http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/whiterose0910.html
Apr 8, 2009
Valor Hispanic College Leadership Development Awards
In collaboration with Gallup and their Gallup Leadership Institute, the U.S. Army, the University of the District of Columbia, Educational Testing Services [ETS], Verizon, Southwest Airlines and the Washington Hispanic newspaper, CapitalWirePR is seeking a select group of emerging Hispanic college student leaders to participate in a one day leadership development program hosted by the University of the District of Columbia with a mid-day luncheon at the National Press Club in downtown Washington, DC.
- Building an effective and balanced leadership team – where you fit
- Predicting leadership success - developing your leadership potential
- Building your leadership capability - succession planning and development
Apply by Email to leadership@capitalwirepr.com or fax to 202 478 1887. If you a personally recommending a student, please attach a short reference and your signature. Identification of the student’s current leadership skills [in any capacity from soccer team captain to engineering club secretary] is highly encouraged. If you have any questions, please call Alex Morrow at 202 662 7242.
Apply before April 15, 2009
CONTACT:
Alex Morrow
alex@capitalwirepr.com
202 662 7242
Source:
Apr 1, 2009
14 PhD Student Fellowships in Infection Biology of Human Pathogens
Since 2006, the German Research Foundation (DFG) provides funding to Hannover Medical School (MHH) and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Braunschweig to establish an International Research Training Group (IRTG) together with the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm (coordinators: Sebastian Suerbaum, Hannover, and Birgitta Henriques-Normark, Stockholm).
The central aim of the programme is to give young researchers the opportunity to perform their PhD work in the rapidly moving field of the infection biology of human microbial pathogens in a highly stimulating, competitive, international environment. The core element of the IRTG is a joint research programme centering on the question how human microbial pathogens achieve acute or persistent infection and how the host organism reacts to persistent infection. In addition, graduate students will participate in a highly interdisciplinary joint study programme which is based on the established infrastructure for graduate training available at both MHH (Hannover Biomedical Research School, Center for Infection Biology) and KI (MTC Postgraduate Programme in Infection Biology).
STIPENDS
Stipends will be 1,365 €/month and are available for up to three years. It is an integral part of the programme that PhD students spend 6-12 months in one of the partner labs at the Karolinska Institute.
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates that hold the equivalent of a master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Life Sciences, or who graduated in medicine are welcome to apply. Those applicants who are selected for interviews in a first round of screening will be asked to attend a selection workshop in Hannover to be held June 10 / 11, 2009.
DEADLINE
The deadline for receipt of a complete application is April 30, 2009. Applications are only accepted via the online application platform http://www.irtg1273.mh-hannover.de/
FURTHER INFORMATION http://www.mh-hannover.de/4587.html
Mar 30, 2009
The Research Associateship awards
Awards are available for Postdoctoral Associates (within 5 years of the doctorate) and Senior Associates (normally 5 years or more beyond the doctorate).
Associates conduct research in residence at the participating host laboratory they have chosen.
For more information please visit http://www7.nationalacademies.org/rap/index.html Apply online https://nrc58.nas.edu/nrcwebrap/rap/login/login.asp
Mar 26, 2009
College Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Public Service Leaders
Scholarship Program provides combined scholarship and internship
opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students leading to
permanent employment upon completion of their degree. The program is
designed to promote public service and create access to higher
education.
To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following
eligibility requirements:
· Be a U.S. citizen, or be in the final stages of the
application process for U.S. citizenship, and will have attained
citizenship within a year of being accepted to the program;
· Be in good academic standing with at minimum 2.75 GPA based on
a 4.0 scale at an accredited college or university;
· Willingness to relocate if necessary (Mobility Agreement will
be signed upon selection);
· Have a strong interest in a career in public service with the
USDA;
· Exhibit leadership and community involvement;
· Intellectually curious
· Attend a mandatory orientation in Washington, D.C.
· And meet major and class level requirements of the
scholarship.
Application Deadline: April 27, 2009
Mar 17, 2009
Netherlands and Thailand strengthen higher education ties
On 6 March Nuffic opened a Netherlands Education Support Office (Neso) in the heart of Bangkok.
The opening of Neso Thailand reconfirms the strong ties between the Netherlands and Thailand in the area of higher education. Dr Sumate Yammnoon, Secretary General of the Commission on Higher Education of the Ministry of Education spoke at the occasion, as did the Netherlands ambassador Tjaco T. van den Hout. Other speakers were E. Martijnse of the Netherlands Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and Sander van den Eijnden, director general of Nuffic, the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education. Mr. van den Eijnden performed the official opening ceremony, as Neso Thailand is part of Nuffic’s global network of Netherlands education support offices.
Window into higher education in the Netherlands
The Neso is intended to serve as a window into higher education in the Netherlands and is part of Nuffic. Neso Thailand provide information on studying in the Netherlands, on scholarships and the reality of life in the Netherlands. It additionally facilitates contact between Dutch and Thai higher education institutes, allowing them to identify potential areas of cooperation.
The Neso office in Thailand is the 10th office to be opened, following Neso offices in Indonesia, China, Taipei, Vietnam, Mexico, India, South Korea, Brazil and Russia. The Director of the Netherlands Education Support Office is Mr Soehirman Patmo. He heads a small team of Thai employees.
On 6 March Nuffic opened a Netherlands Education Support Office (Neso) in the heart of Bangkok.
The opening of Neso Thailand reconfirms the strong ties between the Netherlands and Thailand in the area of higher education. Dr Sumate Yammnoon, Secretary General of the Commission on Higher Education of the Ministry of Education spoke at the occasion, as did the Netherlands ambassador Tjaco T. van den Hout. Other speakers were E. Martijnse of the Netherlands Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and Sander van den Eijnden, director general of Nuffic, the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education. Mr. van den Eijnden performed the official opening ceremony, as Neso Thailand is part of Nuffic’s global network of Netherlands education support offices.
Window into higher education in the Netherlands
The Neso is intended to serve as a window into higher education in the Netherlands and is part of Nuffic. Neso Thailand provide information on studying in the Netherlands, on scholarships and the reality of life in the Netherlands. It additionally facilitates contact between Dutch and Thai higher education institutes, allowing them to identify potential areas of cooperation.
The Neso office in Thailand is the 10th office to be opened, following Neso offices in Indonesia, China, Taipei, Vietnam, Mexico, India, South Korea, Brazil and Russia. The Director of the Netherlands Education Support Office is Mr Soehirman Patmo. He heads a small team of Thai employees.
Address
All Seasons Place, 3th Floor, M. Thai Building 87 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330.
Tel: + 66 (0)2 252 6088 Fax: + 66 (0)2 252 6033.
E-mail: info@nesothailand.org
Opening hours: 08.30 -17.30 Website: http://www.nesothailand.org/
All Seasons Place, 3th Floor, M. Thai Building 87 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330.
Tel: + 66 (0)2 252 6088 Fax: + 66 (0)2 252 6033.
E-mail: info@nesothailand.org Opening hours: 08.30 -17.30 Website: http://www.nesothailand.org/
The opening of Neso Thailand reconfirms the strong ties between the Netherlands and Thailand in the area of higher education. Dr Sumate Yammnoon, Secretary General of the Commission on Higher Education of the Ministry of Education spoke at the occasion, as did the Netherlands ambassador Tjaco T. van den Hout. Other speakers were E. Martijnse of the Netherlands Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and Sander van den Eijnden, director general of Nuffic, the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education. Mr. van den Eijnden performed the official opening ceremony, as Neso Thailand is part of Nuffic’s global network of Netherlands education support offices.
Window into higher education in the Netherlands
The Neso is intended to serve as a window into higher education in the Netherlands and is part of Nuffic. Neso Thailand provide information on studying in the Netherlands, on scholarships and the reality of life in the Netherlands. It additionally facilitates contact between Dutch and Thai higher education institutes, allowing them to identify potential areas of cooperation.
The Neso office in Thailand is the 10th office to be opened, following Neso offices in Indonesia, China, Taipei, Vietnam, Mexico, India, South Korea, Brazil and Russia. The Director of the Netherlands Education Support Office is Mr Soehirman Patmo. He heads a small team of Thai employees.
On 6 March Nuffic opened a Netherlands Education Support Office (Neso) in the heart of Bangkok.
The opening of Neso Thailand reconfirms the strong ties between the Netherlands and Thailand in the area of higher education. Dr Sumate Yammnoon, Secretary General of the Commission on Higher Education of the Ministry of Education spoke at the occasion, as did the Netherlands ambassador Tjaco T. van den Hout. Other speakers were E. Martijnse of the Netherlands Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and Sander van den Eijnden, director general of Nuffic, the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education. Mr. van den Eijnden performed the official opening ceremony, as Neso Thailand is part of Nuffic’s global network of Netherlands education support offices.
Window into higher education in the Netherlands
The Neso is intended to serve as a window into higher education in the Netherlands and is part of Nuffic. Neso Thailand provide information on studying in the Netherlands, on scholarships and the reality of life in the Netherlands. It additionally facilitates contact between Dutch and Thai higher education institutes, allowing them to identify potential areas of cooperation.
The Neso office in Thailand is the 10th office to be opened, following Neso offices in Indonesia, China, Taipei, Vietnam, Mexico, India, South Korea, Brazil and Russia. The Director of the Netherlands Education Support Office is Mr Soehirman Patmo. He heads a small team of Thai employees.
Address
All Seasons Place, 3th Floor, M. Thai Building 87 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330.
Tel: + 66 (0)2 252 6088 Fax: + 66 (0)2 252 6033.
E-mail: info@nesothailand.org
Opening hours: 08.30 -17.30 Website: http://www.nesothailand.org/
All Seasons Place, 3th Floor, M. Thai Building 87 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330.
Tel: + 66 (0)2 252 6088 Fax: + 66 (0)2 252 6033.
E-mail: info@nesothailand.org Opening hours: 08.30 -17.30 Website: http://www.nesothailand.org/
Mar 16, 2009
The French Government Scholarship
The French Government, through the Embassy of France in Jakarta, has been providing excellence scholarships to Indonesian citizens for more than 28 years. In order to pursue its objective to improveIndonesian human resources, the Embassy of France will offer scholarships for the year 2009.Those scholarships are given to government officials, lecturers, students, with a priority to those involved in a cooperation program between France and Indonesia, to undertake two kinds of training :
Master degree (maximum duration of 2 years)
Doctoral degree (maximum duration of 3 years, only on a shared cost basis)
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum diploma : bachelor degree / S1
Fluent in English (or French)
Less than 35 years old
Minimum GPA score of 3 (except for fundamental sciences - 3,5)
Submit all the documents specified in the application form
The selection committee will give priority to applicants who have already identified a master/PhD program and have had a positive answer from a French professor (or an acceptance letter).
FIELD OF STUDIES
Priority will be given to the following fields of studies :
Engineering (water management, agronomy, civil engineering, information technology...)
Sciences (biotechnologies, information and communication technologies, environment, risk and disaster management, energy, etc.)
Public administration, economy
Law and political sciences
Applications from students in other fields are nevertheless welcome, as acceptance will be primarily based on excellence.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
First step : selection based on application form and required documents submitted
Second step : motivation interview (French or English languages only) in Jakarta
SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE
intensive French language course : length according to the applicant's needs and level (from survival course to extensive 11 months program)
monthly living allowance
1 return ticket
tuition fees (in public institutions for programs taught in French only)
insurance
APPLICATION DEADLINE
All applications must be sent before the 15th of April 2009
at the following address :Ambassade de France en IndonésieService de coopération et d'action culturelleJl Panarukan n°35Menteng - Jakarta 10310Please note that applications sent via e-mail and after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.CampusFrance office in Jakarta may help you finding the study program that suits your project.
CAMPUSFRANCE INDONESIACCF
JakartaJl Salemba Raya no. 25 Jakarta 10440 tel : (021) 310 18 84
campusfrance@ccfjakarta.or.id
Complete information can be obtained at:
http://indonesia.campusfrance.org/id/pages-transverses/membiayai-studi-anda/beasiswa-ke-prancis-146.html
Master degree (maximum duration of 2 years)
Doctoral degree (maximum duration of 3 years, only on a shared cost basis)
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum diploma : bachelor degree / S1
Fluent in English (or French)
Less than 35 years old
Minimum GPA score of 3 (except for fundamental sciences - 3,5)
Submit all the documents specified in the application form
The selection committee will give priority to applicants who have already identified a master/PhD program and have had a positive answer from a French professor (or an acceptance letter).
FIELD OF STUDIES
Priority will be given to the following fields of studies :
Engineering (water management, agronomy, civil engineering, information technology...)
Sciences (biotechnologies, information and communication technologies, environment, risk and disaster management, energy, etc.)
Public administration, economy
Law and political sciences
Applications from students in other fields are nevertheless welcome, as acceptance will be primarily based on excellence.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
First step : selection based on application form and required documents submitted
Second step : motivation interview (French or English languages only) in Jakarta
SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE
intensive French language course : length according to the applicant's needs and level (from survival course to extensive 11 months program)
monthly living allowance
1 return ticket
tuition fees (in public institutions for programs taught in French only)
insurance
APPLICATION DEADLINE
All applications must be sent before the 15th of April 2009
at the following address :Ambassade de France en IndonésieService de coopération et d'action culturelleJl Panarukan n°35Menteng - Jakarta 10310Please note that applications sent via e-mail and after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.CampusFrance office in Jakarta may help you finding the study program that suits your project.
CAMPUSFRANCE INDONESIACCF
JakartaJl Salemba Raya no. 25 Jakarta 10440 tel : (021) 310 18 84
campusfrance@ccfjakarta.or.id
Complete information can be obtained at:
http://indonesia.campusfrance.org/id/pages-transverses/membiayai-studi-anda/beasiswa-ke-prancis-146.html
LUF Master Degree Scholarship 2009-2010
Each year the organisation of alumni, Leiden University Fund (LUF) awards 6 LUF scholarships to truly outstanding foreign students pursuing an English language Masters Degree at Leiden University (See the list of eligible English language masters programmes on www.mastersinleiden.nl). The LUF scholarship is open to highly talented students from all countries of the world except the Netherlands. Please see below for further requirements.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT
The scholarship consists of € 10.800,- for one academic year and is available for master's programmes starting per September 2009.
APPLICATIONS
Applications can only be made by sending the completed online scholarship application form to the Leiden University Fund (LUF).
DEADLINE
Application deadline: 1 April 2009.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY
The applicant has been admitted unconditionally to an English language Masters programme of Leiden University on the basis of prior education outside the Netherlands.
The applicant is not in his/her second year of the masters programme.
The applicant must have obtained excellent results in his/her previous studies and be for instance in the top 10% of students in his/her programme.
The applicant’s studies in the Netherlands must constitute a deepening and broadening of his/her previous studies in the home country.
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROCEDURES
The International Office of Leiden University will forward the necessary documents to the selection committee of LUF. Please note: students applying for a LUF scholarship still have to submit an application for admission to a master's programme in order to be admitted to the programme. This is a seperate procedure and can be done via on-line application for admission to a master's study as described on the website: www.mastersinleiden.nl/admissions
Students have to pay the application fee and necessary deposits for MVV and or housing themselves.
Students will be informed by LUF about the decision by the end of May 2009.
Allowances will be paid by LUF in September 2009
For more information please visit:
http://www.leidenuniv.nl/en/prospective/index.php3-c=13_luf2009-2010.htm
Source: http://www.leidenuniv.nl/
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT
The scholarship consists of € 10.800,- for one academic year and is available for master's programmes starting per September 2009.
APPLICATIONS
Applications can only be made by sending the completed online scholarship application form to the Leiden University Fund (LUF).
DEADLINE
Application deadline: 1 April 2009.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY
The applicant has been admitted unconditionally to an English language Masters programme of Leiden University on the basis of prior education outside the Netherlands.
The applicant is not in his/her second year of the masters programme.
The applicant must have obtained excellent results in his/her previous studies and be for instance in the top 10% of students in his/her programme.
The applicant’s studies in the Netherlands must constitute a deepening and broadening of his/her previous studies in the home country.
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROCEDURES
The International Office of Leiden University will forward the necessary documents to the selection committee of LUF. Please note: students applying for a LUF scholarship still have to submit an application for admission to a master's programme in order to be admitted to the programme. This is a seperate procedure and can be done via on-line application for admission to a master's study as described on the website: www.mastersinleiden.nl/admissions
Students have to pay the application fee and necessary deposits for MVV and or housing themselves.
Students will be informed by LUF about the decision by the end of May 2009.
Allowances will be paid by LUF in September 2009
For more information please visit:
http://www.leidenuniv.nl/en/prospective/index.php3-c=13_luf2009-2010.htm
Source: http://www.leidenuniv.nl/
Mar 11, 2009
Studentship for MSc Science and Technology Policy and Management 2009/10
Scotland: Studentship for MSc Science and Technology Policy and Management 2009/10, University of Edinburgh
The Institute for the study of Science, Technology & Innovation (ISSTI) at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, is offering two studentships for 2009/10 for its MSc programmes.
The David Edge Studentship provides support for a full-time student in 2009-10 in either the MSc Science and Technology Policy and Management or the MSc Science and Technology Studies at the University of Edinburgh. The studentship is awarded by ISSTI in honour of the life and achievements of Dr David Edge (1932-2003).
The Innogen Masters Studentship provides support for a full-time student in 2009-10 taking the Life Sciences and Biotechnology specialist strand in the MSc Science and Technology Policy and Management or MSc Science and Technology Studies at the University of Edinburgh. The studentship is awarded by the ESRC Centre for Social and Economic Research on Innovation in Genomics (Innogen)
Both studentships cover the costs of the University UK/EU fees for the one-year full-time course – £4850 – plus £450 research expenses. Applications are welcome from within or outside the European Union, but the studentship does not cover the full costs of fees for non-EU students.
The closing date for applications for the studentships is 30 April 2009.
UK and EU applicants for the MSc programmes may also apply for University of Edinburgh Masters Studentships and a range of other awards.
Details of the studentships, programmes and application procedures are at: http://www.issti.ed.ac.uk/study
Mar 9, 2009
2009 Chinese Government Scholarship and Xiamen University Scholarship
The Chinese Government Scholarship is a full scholarship set up by the Ministry of Education of China to enable foreign students to study in China. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and support international educational exchanges, and to establish internationally first-class Chinese universities.
Exemption from registration fees, tuition fees, cost of basic learning materials and accommodation;
Living allowance issued monthly by XMU to each scholarship student: (RMB)
Master's students: 1,700 RMB per month Doctoral students: 2,000 RMB per month
One-off settlement subsidy: 1500RMB per person
Comprehensive medical insurance: 600RMB/per year
Eligibility: Full-time master's and doctoral candidates abroad starting in the 2009 academic year. The scholarship is not open for foreign students who have already started their degree courses in China.
Programme start: September 2009
Scholarship duration:
2-3 years for master's programmes,
3-4 years for doctoral programmes,
(1 year Chinese language foundation studies)
Note:More information please visit http://www.csc.edu.cn/Lianhua/f9468b6741a04dcfa4adb7778ba53081.shtml
Xiamen University (XMU) Scholarship is a national key university affiliated to the Ministry of Education. XMU is to begin independent enrolment of foreign students under this scholarship as from the beginning of the 2009 academic year. Welcome foreign students to apply for the bachelor's, master's or doctoral programmes, whether taught in English or in Chinese.
Recipients will have their tuition fees covered,
Eligibility: Full-time bachelor's, master's and doctoral candidates starting in 2009 academic year.
Programme start: September 2009
Scholarship duration:
4-5years for undergraduate programmes,
2-3years for master's programmes,
3 years for doctoral programmes,
The recipients' academic performance will be assessed each year and only those achieving the required standard will have their scholarship renewed for the following year.
How to apply
First step: Important! Complete the on-line application (http://zsb.xmu.edu.cn/application)
Second step: Send the completed application form and all the relevant documents as listed below to the Admissions Office after successful online application.
( Two set of application documents which are completed correctly and truthfully are needed if apply both the two scholarships)
1. XMU Scholarship: Application Form for International Students XMU, Application Form for Xiamen University Scholarship, completed in Chinese or English.
2. Chinese Government Scholarship: Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship, in one original and one photocopy, completed in Chinese or in English.
Application time for Chinese Government Scholarship: Feb.15-April 30th, 2009Application time for Xiamen University Scholarship : Feb.15-July 15th, 2009
Source: Xiamen University
Feb 26, 2009
CHINA-AUN SCHOLARSHIP 2009
CHINA-AUN SCHOLARSHIP 2009**new**Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship
Foreigner Physical Examination Form
Application Procedures for China-AUN Scholarship
The China Scholarship Council (CSC) offers 20 full scholarships for students from
the AUN Member Universities. The applicants must apply to the AUN Secretariat
within 17 April 2009.
For further information, please see the Directory of the Chinese Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Programme
and Application Procedures for China-AUN Scholarship or contact
Miss Salita Seedokmai
The AUN Secretariat
Room 213, Jamjuree 1 Building,
Chulalongkorn University,
Phyathai Road, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
Tel: (66 2) 215-3248, 215-3640, 215-3642
Fax: (66 2) 216-8808
Email: salita@aun-sec.org, secretariat@aun-sec.org
Feb 21, 2009
GE Foundation Scholarship Leaders Program
Now open for application from now to April 10, 2009.
The Institute of International Education (IIE) in Bangkok and GE Foundation invite applications from Thai students who meet the following qualifications:
Thai nationality.
With proven economic hardship
A second year student studying in one of the following programs:
Accounting, Computer Science, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering (mechanical, chemical, environmental, computer, electrical. and telecommunications), Environment, and Mathematics / Physics.
A student of one of the participating universities (only):
- Kasetsart University, Bangkok
- Khon Kaen University , Khon Kaen province
- Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
- Chiang Mai University , Chiang Mai province
- King Mongkut University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok
- Thammasat University, Bangkok
- Mahidol University, Bangkok
- Prince of Songkla University, Songkla province
- King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok
- King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Lad Krabang, Bangkok
Good academic performance.
Possess leadership skills and strong will in developing the community.
Application deadline is April 10, 2009.
Qualified students should contact their university’ Student Affairs Department (see list of universities above) for an application form and detailed information.
The Institute of International Education (IIE) in Bangkok and GE Foundation invite applications from Thai students who meet the following qualifications:
Thai nationality.
With proven economic hardship
A second year student studying in one of the following programs:
Accounting, Computer Science, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering (mechanical, chemical, environmental, computer, electrical. and telecommunications), Environment, and Mathematics / Physics.
A student of one of the participating universities (only):
- Kasetsart University, Bangkok
- Khon Kaen University , Khon Kaen province
- Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
- Chiang Mai University , Chiang Mai province
- King Mongkut University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok
- Thammasat University, Bangkok
- Mahidol University, Bangkok
- Prince of Songkla University, Songkla province
- King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok
- King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Lad Krabang, Bangkok
Good academic performance.
Possess leadership skills and strong will in developing the community.
Application deadline is April 10, 2009.
Qualified students should contact their university’ Student Affairs Department (see list of universities above) for an application form and detailed information.
Feb 1, 2009
CEMFI Master in Economics and Finance scholarships
THE MASTER IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE AT CEMFI is a 2-year full-time program intended to prepare students for a wide range of careers in the public and the private sectors. It also serves as the first two years of the PhD in Economics at CEMFI. This flexibility is very attractive to many students that initially are not sure whether they would like to follow a professional or an academic track. The program is taught in English.
The distinctive feature of the program is the combination of an orientation towards applied and policy issues with a strong emphasis on analytical and quantitative approaches to these issues. This requires a solid understanding of the relevant economic, econometric, and computational techniques. The faculty teaching the courses are all active researchers at the frontier of their area of expertise. About 25 students are enrolled each year, which allows for close interaction with CEMFI’s faculty.
The Master in Economics and Finance at CEMFI is an official degree granted by Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo (UIMP) according to the regulations of the Spanish Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia.
Exemption from tuition and scholarships
CEMFI may grant students exemptions of the tuition fee and/or scholarships for living expenses amounting up to EUR 10,000 per year. Exemptions and scholarships are granted according to academic merit. Some of this support is funded by a set of sponsoring institutions.
Applicants of the Master are also encouraged to apply directly, well in advance, for other scholarships for graduate programs. Some institutions which award this type of support to Spanish and some also to non-Spanish students are: Banco de España, Fundación Caixa Galicia, Fundación ICO, Fundación Rafael del Pino, Generalitat de Catalunya, Gobierno Vasco, and the Spanish Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y Cooperación.
After enrolling in the Master you can also apply for a scholarship from the Spanish Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia.
Scholarships for Latin American students
The Fundación Carolina, in cooperation with the Fundación BBVA, has endowed four scholarships for Latin American students of the Master. The scholarships amount to 1,200 euros per month for housing and subsistence, over 19 months, plus 2 additional months for those students who participate in a Summer internship program. The scholarships cover the cost of a roundtrip turist class ticket from the student's country of residence and medical insurance (excluding prescriptions). They also cover the Master's tuition.
Travel and relocation grants
Applicants residing in Non-European Union countries may apply for a grant to cover travel and relocation expenses, for an amount up to 1,000 euros per academic year.
deadlines for applications is 6th April 2009 (documents must reach CEMFI by 6 April 2009)
Need help? Please write to admissions@cemfi.es
http://www.cemfi.es/studies/master/program.asp?lang=en http://www.cemfi.es/studies/master/tuitionfees.asp?lang=en
Source: CEMFI SPAIN
Jan 21, 2009
Travel Scholarships
2009 Worldnomads.com Travel Podcast Scholarship
Go on assignment with GVI to Guatemala and work side-by side with the Indigenous Maya communites
WorldNomads.com will send one exceptional individual on assignment to volunteer on a GVI run project near Antigua in Guatemala. The Indigenous Maya in Guatemala make up a huge percentage of the population with many families' income around $3 a day.
You will work with the San Andres Itzapa and Santa Maria de Jesus Indigenous communities to help improve their quality of life through building an energy efficient stove for a family to help provide cleaner air and encourage less wood consumption.
As part of this assignment, you will receive mentorship from ABC Radio Journalist, Executive Producer & Author, Tim Latham, who will provide assistance via telephone/internet with story development, scripting and final editing.
Your accommodation will be homestay and include a couple of days of Spanish tuition, followed by a three day project building the stove for a family. Your trip will also include visits to the local school and introductions to members of the community where you you will seek out your own unique story to be recorded on your new mobile digital recorder.
The Scholarship also covers airfares from your nearest international airport to Guatemala City, home-cooked meals, travel vaccinations and visa costs.
Once you have returned home, you'll create a 5 minute Podcast Documentary which will become a feature piece on the Indie Travel Podcast website and will be submitted to a number of international radio programs, podcast channels and partner sites, giving you the chance to have your story heard by thousands of travellers!
* We'll fly you in from your country of residence and you'll have to be available to be in Guatemala between May 15th and May 30th 2009.
Who can apply
* Anyone can apply - it's open to students, emerging and non-professional journalists and lovers of travel looking for a career change.
* You must speak fluent English.
* Minimum age 18.
* You should have a sharp, inquisitive mind, excellent speaking/presentation skills, a lust for adventure travel, and a burning desire to enhance your journalism skills.
Applications close Midnight Sunday April 5, 2009 (Australian Eastern Standard Time) Apply now
Source: http://www.worldnomads.com/
Go on assignment with GVI to Guatemala and work side-by side with the Indigenous Maya communites
WorldNomads.com will send one exceptional individual on assignment to volunteer on a GVI run project near Antigua in Guatemala. The Indigenous Maya in Guatemala make up a huge percentage of the population with many families' income around $3 a day.
You will work with the San Andres Itzapa and Santa Maria de Jesus Indigenous communities to help improve their quality of life through building an energy efficient stove for a family to help provide cleaner air and encourage less wood consumption.
As part of this assignment, you will receive mentorship from ABC Radio Journalist, Executive Producer & Author, Tim Latham, who will provide assistance via telephone/internet with story development, scripting and final editing.
Your accommodation will be homestay and include a couple of days of Spanish tuition, followed by a three day project building the stove for a family. Your trip will also include visits to the local school and introductions to members of the community where you you will seek out your own unique story to be recorded on your new mobile digital recorder.
The Scholarship also covers airfares from your nearest international airport to Guatemala City, home-cooked meals, travel vaccinations and visa costs.
Once you have returned home, you'll create a 5 minute Podcast Documentary which will become a feature piece on the Indie Travel Podcast website and will be submitted to a number of international radio programs, podcast channels and partner sites, giving you the chance to have your story heard by thousands of travellers!
* We'll fly you in from your country of residence and you'll have to be available to be in Guatemala between May 15th and May 30th 2009.
Who can apply
* Anyone can apply - it's open to students, emerging and non-professional journalists and lovers of travel looking for a career change.
* You must speak fluent English.
* Minimum age 18.
* You should have a sharp, inquisitive mind, excellent speaking/presentation skills, a lust for adventure travel, and a burning desire to enhance your journalism skills.
Applications close Midnight Sunday April 5, 2009 (Australian Eastern Standard Time) Apply now
Source: http://www.worldnomads.com/
Jan 14, 2009
SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship
The SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship provides financial support to a limited number of qualified PhD students whose researches are relevant to the priority thrusts of SEARCA.
This scholarship program aims to:
1. Provide PhD students the opportunity to use the resources and facilities available at SEARCA and its network of universities for their research;
2. Produce quality research papers for publication; and
3. Enable them to work with SEARCA's R&D personnel on mutually identified areas of concerns/interests in agriculture and rural development.
Eligibility for the Grant
Any graduate student who is a citizen of any of the 11 SEAMEO member countries (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam) and pursuing a PhD in agriculture or related sciences from any university in the world is eligible to apply for the scholarship.
The applicant must have already completed his/her course work with an approved dissertation proposal and is ready to conduct the dissertation research.
The applicant’s research must focus on any of SEARCA’s priority thrusts under the broad themes of natural resource management and promotion of agricultural competitiveness.
Application Requirements
The application requirements are:
1. Filled out Application Form (see below);
2. Letter of application for the research scholarship;
3. Recommendation letter from the Dean of Graduate School of the university where the student is pursuing his/her degree program;
4. Dissertation research outline/proposal approved by the Advisory Committee and Dean of Graduate School;
5. Budgetary requirement for the entire research duly attested and recommended by the major adviser and Dean of Graduate School;
6. Certified transcript of academic records for all courses taken at the PhD level;
7. Curriculum vitae;
8. Letter from the student certifying that he/she is not receiving any other research grant from any other institution. If partial funding has been obtained from other sources, a certification from the funding agency indicating the amount of grant and the items in the research that are covered by the grant; and
9. Research timetable indicating the activities involved in the research, the expected date of defense and expected date of seminar paper presentation.
Application deadlines are 1 April and 1 September.
Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Editha C. CedicolManagerGraduate Scholarship DepartmentSEARCA, Los Baños 4031 Laguna, Philippines
Download SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship application form
Invitation to Apply for SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship
For inquiries, please email gsd_at_agri.searca.org
http://www.searca.org/web/scholarship/regular_scholarships/phdresearch.html
Source: http://www.searca.org/
This scholarship program aims to:
1. Provide PhD students the opportunity to use the resources and facilities available at SEARCA and its network of universities for their research;
2. Produce quality research papers for publication; and
3. Enable them to work with SEARCA's R&D personnel on mutually identified areas of concerns/interests in agriculture and rural development.
Eligibility for the Grant
Any graduate student who is a citizen of any of the 11 SEAMEO member countries (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam) and pursuing a PhD in agriculture or related sciences from any university in the world is eligible to apply for the scholarship.
The applicant must have already completed his/her course work with an approved dissertation proposal and is ready to conduct the dissertation research.
The applicant’s research must focus on any of SEARCA’s priority thrusts under the broad themes of natural resource management and promotion of agricultural competitiveness.
Application Requirements
The application requirements are:
1. Filled out Application Form (see below);
2. Letter of application for the research scholarship;
3. Recommendation letter from the Dean of Graduate School of the university where the student is pursuing his/her degree program;
4. Dissertation research outline/proposal approved by the Advisory Committee and Dean of Graduate School;
5. Budgetary requirement for the entire research duly attested and recommended by the major adviser and Dean of Graduate School;
6. Certified transcript of academic records for all courses taken at the PhD level;
7. Curriculum vitae;
8. Letter from the student certifying that he/she is not receiving any other research grant from any other institution. If partial funding has been obtained from other sources, a certification from the funding agency indicating the amount of grant and the items in the research that are covered by the grant; and
9. Research timetable indicating the activities involved in the research, the expected date of defense and expected date of seminar paper presentation.
Application deadlines are 1 April and 1 September.
Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Editha C. CedicolManagerGraduate Scholarship DepartmentSEARCA, Los Baños 4031 Laguna, Philippines
Download SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship application form
Invitation to Apply for SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship
For inquiries, please email gsd_at_agri.searca.org
http://www.searca.org/web/scholarship/regular_scholarships/phdresearch.html
Source: http://www.searca.org/
Jan 4, 2009
2010 Fulbright Scholarship
2010 Fulbright Open Competition Scholarship Program
GENERAL INFORMATION/PROVISIONS
To continue its mission of promoting mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Thailand through educational exchange, which has been successfully implemented throughout the past five decades, the Thailand‑United States Educational Foundation (TUSEF), also commonly known as “Fulbright”, announces its annual competition for OPEN COMPETITION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM to qualified Thai individuals for a graduate study in the United States of America for the academic year 2010.
As a “Fulbrighter” confers instant recognition of the fact that the individual has been chosen through a rigorous internationally recognized competition based on individual merit and a transparent selection process. This has been true since the Program’s inception and its reputation instantly identifies grantees as members of a worldwide community of scholars all selected on the same basis and sharing the same goal of promoting mutual understanding of Thailand and the United States of America.
Awards will be offered in a broad variety of fields with the exception of medicine, public health, nursing and allied subjects.
Up to nine grants will be available for Master’s degree candidates who will commence their studies in the academic year 2010. Out of these grants, one will be allocated specifically for a successful candidate who is from a provincial school and from a low-income family. This candidate will get full funding, from the Foundation and other sources. Grants are normally for one academic year. Grantees who require more than one year to complete the master’s degree are expected to find support from other sources for their study program in the United States beyond the initial year. However, renewal of the grants will be considered on a case by case basis.
For the academic year 2010, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has proposed to cooperate with the Foundation in providing up to two Fulbright-SET grants for outstanding candidates to pursue master’s degree programs in the fields of Operation Research and Financial Engineering. Qualified applicants will be invited to compete under the normal selection processes, rules, and practices of the Fulbright Open Competition Scholarship Program (Please specify your interest in the application form).
Grants are intended to cover costs of tuition and fees, books and educational supplies, maintenance allowance, insurance coverage and round-trip international travel expenses from Thailand to the United States. Some of the grants may be combined with tuition waivers or other financial aid from appropriate institutions.
Deadline for application submission is April 20, 2009. No extensions will be granted in any circumstances.
ELIGIBILITY
An applicant must:
1) be a Thai citizen in good health (Individuals holding U.S. immigrant visas or permanent U.S. resident cards (green cards), or dual (Thai and U.S.) citizenships are not eligible for Fulbright scholarships);
2) have completed all requirements for a bachelor's degree from a university in Thailand at the time of application (Applicants with work experience are encouraged to apply);
3) have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent on transcripts of academic performance;
4) have an TOEFL score (iBT score of at least 80, or computer-based TOEFL score of at least 213, or paper-based TOEFL score of 550 or above) on a test taken between March 2007 and February 2009; (For TOEFL examination, please directly visit website www.toefl.org for more information).
5) be in Thailand for the interview; and
6) plan to commence their studies in the U.S. in the academic year 2010, and that” Students already in the United States are normally ineligible to apply.”
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1) From January 5, 2009, an application form can be downloaded from TUSEF website: http://www.fulbrightthai.org
2) The application set must be accompanied by:
a) a completed 4-page application form and 3 photocopies of the original application;
b) 4 photocopies of official and completed university transcript(s) for all years of academic study;
c) 4 photocopies of official and eligible TOEFL score report (printed score report from ETS website is not acceptable); and
d) 2 letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes(The Fulbright recommendation forms A and B are strictly used.)
3) The completed application and supporting documents (do not staple) can be sent by mail or by hand to the Foundation.
They must reach the Foundation NO LATER THAN APRIL 20, 2009,
to be eligible for consideration. The Foundation is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Further information can be obtained from the Foundation at
tel. 0-2285-0581-2, in particular,
Mr. Chatchai Ugsornsilp at ext. 106 or
Ms.Cheewarat Kaewsangkwan at ext. 107.
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GENERAL INFORMATION/PROVISIONS
To continue its mission of promoting mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Thailand through educational exchange, which has been successfully implemented throughout the past five decades, the Thailand‑United States Educational Foundation (TUSEF), also commonly known as “Fulbright”, announces its annual competition for OPEN COMPETITION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM to qualified Thai individuals for a graduate study in the United States of America for the academic year 2010.
As a “Fulbrighter” confers instant recognition of the fact that the individual has been chosen through a rigorous internationally recognized competition based on individual merit and a transparent selection process. This has been true since the Program’s inception and its reputation instantly identifies grantees as members of a worldwide community of scholars all selected on the same basis and sharing the same goal of promoting mutual understanding of Thailand and the United States of America.
Awards will be offered in a broad variety of fields with the exception of medicine, public health, nursing and allied subjects.
Up to nine grants will be available for Master’s degree candidates who will commence their studies in the academic year 2010. Out of these grants, one will be allocated specifically for a successful candidate who is from a provincial school and from a low-income family. This candidate will get full funding, from the Foundation and other sources. Grants are normally for one academic year. Grantees who require more than one year to complete the master’s degree are expected to find support from other sources for their study program in the United States beyond the initial year. However, renewal of the grants will be considered on a case by case basis.
For the academic year 2010, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has proposed to cooperate with the Foundation in providing up to two Fulbright-SET grants for outstanding candidates to pursue master’s degree programs in the fields of Operation Research and Financial Engineering. Qualified applicants will be invited to compete under the normal selection processes, rules, and practices of the Fulbright Open Competition Scholarship Program (Please specify your interest in the application form).
Grants are intended to cover costs of tuition and fees, books and educational supplies, maintenance allowance, insurance coverage and round-trip international travel expenses from Thailand to the United States. Some of the grants may be combined with tuition waivers or other financial aid from appropriate institutions.
Deadline for application submission is April 20, 2009. No extensions will be granted in any circumstances.
ELIGIBILITY
An applicant must:
1) be a Thai citizen in good health (Individuals holding U.S. immigrant visas or permanent U.S. resident cards (green cards), or dual (Thai and U.S.) citizenships are not eligible for Fulbright scholarships);
2) have completed all requirements for a bachelor's degree from a university in Thailand at the time of application (Applicants with work experience are encouraged to apply);
3) have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent on transcripts of academic performance;
4) have an TOEFL score (iBT score of at least 80, or computer-based TOEFL score of at least 213, or paper-based TOEFL score of 550 or above) on a test taken between March 2007 and February 2009; (For TOEFL examination, please directly visit website www.toefl.org for more information).
5) be in Thailand for the interview; and
6) plan to commence their studies in the U.S. in the academic year 2010, and that” Students already in the United States are normally ineligible to apply.”
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1) From January 5, 2009, an application form can be downloaded from TUSEF website: http://www.fulbrightthai.org
2) The application set must be accompanied by:
a) a completed 4-page application form and 3 photocopies of the original application;
b) 4 photocopies of official and completed university transcript(s) for all years of academic study;
c) 4 photocopies of official and eligible TOEFL score report (printed score report from ETS website is not acceptable); and
d) 2 letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes(The Fulbright recommendation forms A and B are strictly used.)
3) The completed application and supporting documents (do not staple) can be sent by mail or by hand to the Foundation.
They must reach the Foundation NO LATER THAN APRIL 20, 2009,
to be eligible for consideration. The Foundation is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Further information can be obtained from the Foundation at
tel. 0-2285-0581-2, in particular,
Mr. Chatchai Ugsornsilp at ext. 106 or
Ms.Cheewarat Kaewsangkwan at ext. 107.
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