Environmental Leadership Workshop 2012

Champions are advocates of change. The creation of champions has proven to be an effective strategy in environmental advocacy and other areas of development work. Champions serve as leaders who bring vital issues and concerns to the attention of those within their sphere of influence. The role of climate change adaptation (CCA) champions at the local level is especially important. This training-workshop was created in response to the growing need to widen awareness and spark collective action at the local level towards developing initiatives that can strengthen the region’s capacity to cope with the risks presented by climate change in agriculture, rural development and natural resources management. It will develop Southeast Asian nationals to play strategic roles in their respective countries toward instituting policies and leading initiatives that primarily focus on CCA in the agriculture and natural resources management sectors

INTENDED PARTICIPANTS
Thirty (30) local executives, development planners, technical advisors and researchers who:
1. display leadership potential; and
2. are affiliated with a government, non-government or policy-oriented organization that is actively involved
    in sustainable agriculture, rural development and natural resource management (NRM) at the local

OBJECTIVES
The training-workshop aims to develop local-level champions who can push for the development and implementation of CCA policies and initiatives in their respective locales/areas of responsibility. Specifically, it aims to:
1. Provide participants with core climate science concepts for them to have a better
understanding of the climate change phenomenon and its impact on agriculture
and NRM;
2. Discuss CCA concepts and various knowledge-based strategies and techniques
available in managing the risks brought about by climate change; and
3. Broaden the participants’ perspectives on agricultural and natural resource management and leadership.

COVERAGE
The training-workshop will use a variety of instructional methods and techniques
1. Climate Setting: Leadership Challenges in Climate Change
2. Module 1. Climate Change Science: An Introduction
3. Module 2. Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation: Basic Concepts and Principles
4. Module 3. Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Program Implementation: Relevant Institutional
5. Module 4. Transformative Leadership in Adapting to and Mitigating the Impacts of Climate Change
6. Workshop: Commitment as a CCA Champion

HOW TO JOIN THE TRAINING-WORKSHOP
You may join the training-workshop either as a fee-paying participant or a fellowship grantee. Application for the fellowship grant is competitive. There is no assurance that all applicants will be granted the fellowship.

Course Fee
Application period to join the training-workshop as a fee-paying participant is 01September to 13 December 2011. Below are the course fee rates:

Live-in rate: US$460.00 Includes cost of tuition, airport transfers, full board & lodging
Live-out rate: US$440.00 Includes cost of tuition, airport transfers, training meals
Subsidized live-in rate: US$280.00
Subsidized live-out rate: US$265.00

Available only to employees of government institutions in any of the SEAMEO member countries, i.e., Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste and Vietnam.

Fellowship Grant

Nationals of the 11 SEAMEO member countries  are eligible for the SEARCA fellowship grant. Three (3) grants are open to Thai nationals and one (1) grant is open to nationals from the other SEAMEO member countries. The grant will cover the grantee’s round-trip economy-class plane ticket and/or land travel expenses, full board and lodging, and cost of tuition. 

Application period
for the fellowship grant is from 01 September to 30 November 2011.

How to apply
Those interested to join the training-workshop may apply to SEARCA through its Knowledge Management Department - Training Unit. To apply, follow the following steps:

An email will be sent confirming receipt of application form and providing
information on how to submit the other application requirements, namely:
a. Signed and endorsed Expression of Interest Form;
b. Curriculum vitae or résumé;
c. List of professional awards clearly enumerating all work-related distinctions (required only of those
    applying for the fellowship grant); and
d. Letter of reference from a senior member of the applicant’s institution that evaluates his/her professional
   work and highlights the potential benefits from his/her participation in the course (required only of those
    applying for the fellowship grant).

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Eiffel scholarships 2012/2013

The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs launched the Eiffel excellence scholarship programme in January 1999 to support French centres of higher education in their international outreach initiatives, in a context of mounting competition among developed countries, to attract elite overseas students on master's, engineering and  PhD courses.

Calendar Session 2012/2013

• Online of applications: September 23^rd, 2011 
• Deadline for receipt of applications by Égide: January 6^th, 2012 
• Announcement of results: Week of March 19^th, 2012

Rules

• Eiffel Programme guide – 2012/2013 Session PDF format 
• Eiffel Programme guide – 2011/2012 Session PDF format  

Dossiers

• Master part File to download in PDF format  (in french only)
• PhD part File to download in PDF format  (in french only)

Download the latest version of Acrobat Reader . 

IMPORTANT: The PDF files must be entered on the form and returned in the same format to the email address (see user manual below): candidatures.eiffel@egide.asso.fr  

User manuals

• User manual to Master file part in PDF format  (in french only)
• User manual PhD file part in PDF format  (in french only)

Quality Chart

• Quality chart under PDF format

 Evaluation chart

• Evaluation chart under  PDF format  (in french only)

Contact 

Égide - Programme Eiffel

28 rue de la Grange-aux-Belles

75010 Paris

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Abdul Aziz Al-Mutawa Visiting Fellowship 2012

Deadline December 9, 2011

Applications for the academic year 2012-2013 are invited for Visiting Fellowships.

These are offered to support research in any area of the arts, humanities, or the social sciences that has relevance to the study of Islam or the Muslim world (particularly anthropology, economics, geography, history, international relations, law, literature, philosophy, politics, religion, and sociology).

Applications would normally be scholars or writers at the postdoctoral or equivalent level, but senior researchers are also eligible. An academic affiliation is not a necessary requirement.

Each Fellowship carries a stipend of £4,000 and membership of the Common Room. The stipend is intended as a supplementary award and may be held in conjunction with other research grants, stipends, or sabbatical salaries. Fellowships are tenable from 1 October 2012 for nine months, though shorter periods will be considered.

Application Procedure

Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a brief statement of proposed research. Two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Centre.

Application forms are available for download (click here) or can be obtained from:

The Academic Office,

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies,

George Street, Oxford,

OX1 2AR, UK.

Tel: 00 44 1865 278730; Fax: 00 44 1865 248942;

email: fellowships(at)oxcis.ac.uk

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PRESTASI Master Scholarship 2012

Deadline November 15, 2011

 

The Program to Extend Scholarships and Training to Achieve Sustainable Impact (PRESTASI) is a fully funded program by United States Agency for International Development (USAID), implemented by The Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF). PRESTASI’s primary objective is to improve the performance and leadership skills of Indonesian professionals, which, in turn, will help to promote development in Indonesia.

 

Specifically, to provide training and technical services required to strengthen and expand the base of skilled, high-performing professionals and institutions in Indonesia’s public and private sector. USAID/Indonesia will continue to support the tradition of participant training and human capacity development by providing opportunities for academic degrees scholarship which will focus in the following areas:

- Education
- Health
- Environment
- Economic Growth
- Democracy and Governance

PRESTASI will seek to engage highly qualified individuals with leadership potential and demonstrated commitment to the development of their community and country through achievement, conscientiousness, and forward, innovative thinking in their respective areas of expertise. PRESTASI will also provide follow-on support through an alumni association, the outcomes of which include a mentoring program and professional networking connections in order to facilitate reintegration into the workplace and help maximize training impacts.

Who is Eligible?
- Candidates must be citizens of Indonesia.
- Demonstrate excellence in their undergraduate studies and hold a Baccalaureate degree or equivalent.
- Have experience in community service or development-related activities.
- Present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to mitigate social problems
- Commit to working on these issues following the training period.
- Candidates may not be employed by USAID, have their salary paid by USAID
- Have a minimum score of TOEFL ITP 450 or IELTS™ and TOEFL IBT equivalent.

Field of Study

Program to Extend Scholarships and Training to Achieve Sustainable Impacts (PRESTASI) provides opportunities for Indonesians to earn Master degrees which focus but not limited in areas that are relevant to the achievement of USAID/Indonesia and Government of Indonesia development goals. The focus areas are as following:

 

1. Education
- Education Technology
- Math and Science Education
2. Health
- Principles of public health and epidemiology, including methods of prevention and eradication
- Maternal child health and reproductive health;
- Health system strengthening: decentralization, health financing/economics, policy and planning
- Emerging disease and emerging infectious disease;
- Veterinary and animal health (for veterinary public health);
- Biosecurity and good farming practices;
- Health communication and health promotion;
- Laboratory programs.
3. Economic and Growth
- Economics, Finance, Management, Accounting, Insurance and Fiscal Policy
- Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Biotechnology Policy
- Public Policy
4. Environment
- Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management
- Sustainable Forest Management, Agro-forestry and Community Forestry
- Marine and Coastal Zone Management
- Environmental Economics
- Environmental Science and Policy
- Law Enforcement and Investigation – Environmental Crimes
5. Democracy and Governance
- Public Policy
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Law
- Public Management
- Non-profit Management


GUIDELINES TO FILL-IN APPLICATION FORM


Alamat kontak di Indonesia:
The Indonesian International Education Foundation USAID Contractor
Menara Imperium 28th Floor Suite A&B, Metropolitan
Kuningan Superblok Kav. 1,
Jl. H.R Rasuna Said Kav 1, Jakarta 12980
Telepon: 021-8370 9982 ext 207 dan 210
Mobile: 0821 23 711 781
Fax: 021 8370 9983
Website: http://prestasi-iief.org/
Email: prestasi@iief.or.id
facebook.com/BeasiswaPRESTASI
twitter @PRESTASI_ID

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INPEX Master Scholarships in Japan 2012

Deadline November 15, 2011

INPEX SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION was established in Tokyo, Japan, as nonprofit organization under the permission of the Minister of Education in Japan. based on the fund offered from INPEX Corporation (formerly Indonesia Petroleum. Ltd., renamed in September. 2001), in commemoration of its 15th Anniversary, with the objective to contribute to the understanding and friendly relations between the Republic of Indonesia and Japan by promoting and making mutual exchange of education. arts and science between the two countries. 

 

Under its international cultural education exchange program. this FOUNDATION offers scholarships to Indonesian students who wish to study in the postgraduate course of university in Japan, and accepts the applicants for scholarships for 2012 on the following plan. 

 

l. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
All of the following conditions should be satisfied.

1. Those who have the nationality of the Republic of Indonesia and have studied the course of Natural Science in the prestigious universities in Indonesia with more than 16 years of school education, and are not more than 30 years of age when application is submitted, having “SARJANA” Degree.
2. Those who have the aim to study the course of Natural Science in the master’s course of university in Japan, and were permitted or are expected to be permitted to enter the university.
3. Those who have excellent results of school record, (cumulative GPA : more than 3.0) .
4. Those who have been permitted to get the scholarship of the FOUNDATION by their belonging institutes, universities or companies.
5. Those who have interest in the friendly relations between the Republic of Indonesia and Japan and are prepared to contribute to the promotion of such relations.
6. Those who had not or have not been awarded other scholarships in Japan or in similar countries.

2. NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS TO BE ACCEPTED
    Less than THREE (3) students will be accepted for the 2012 scholarship program. 

 

3. PAYMENT AND STOPPAGE OF AWARD

1. The payment of school and living expenses will be made to the scholarship students during their study in Japan, based on the Regulation of Scholarship Award of this FOUNDATION.
2. The scholarship award in 2012 is as follows.
   1. School expenses to be paid to the university such as entrance examination fee, entrance fee, tuition fee, etc. are all borne by the FOUNDATION.
   2. Monthly award of Yen 160.000 is given to each student as living expenses, including lodging expenses, medical expenses, transportation fee. books. etc. Commuting pass expense is seperately borne by the FOUNDATION.
3. Air ticket (economy class, Jakarta-Tokyo) will be given to the scholarship students when coming to and leaving Japan. However, all other expenses necessary for travelling such as passport acquisition fee, visa fcc for entering Japan, etc. are to bc borne by the students.
4. A scholarship is awarded for up to two years and eight months maximum.
5. The payment of the award will commence from the date mentioned in the notification of acceptance, and is terminated on the date 30 days after the day of completion of study or research, the date leaving Japan or the expiration of 2 years and 8 months, Whichever occurs earlier.
6. In case the date of commencement or termination of the scholarship award is in the middle of the month, full amount will be given if the balance of days is more than half month, and half amount if the balance of days is less than half month.
7. The payment of scholarship award is stopped in the following cases.
   1. When it becomes impossible for the students to continue study or research due to illness or failure in the examination to the master’s course or other reasons.
   2. When the results of school record are poor.
   3. When the professor in charge considers that the student is not qualified to continue studying or continue research.
   4. In case the student is unsound and improper in his conduct.
   5. When the student brings discredit to this FOUNDATION’s prestige and reputation.
8. Absence from Japan during grant period. Scholarship students may leave Japan temporarily during the grant period if such absence does not interfere with the purpose of the grant.
   1. A total absence of up to 21 days per year after having passed the entrance examination to the master’s course will be allowed without any deduction in grant benefits.
   2. A total absence in excess of 21 days per year will result in deduction of monthly award for the excess period accordingly.

4.SELECTION

1. The selection shall be made from the qualified applicants by examining application form, past school records, study plan, letter of recommendation, English proficiency test score and other documents. The FOUNDATION will favorably consider a positive recommendation letter by a prospective academic supervisor of a Japanese university which an applicant wishes to enter.
2. Selection procedures are as follows.
   1. Primary Selection. To be made by the Screening Committee of the FOUNDATION on examining the documents.
   2. Final Selection. To be made by the Board-Directors’ Meeting of the FOUNDATION.
   3. All applicants will be notified of the results of the primary selection by the end of January 2012 and the final selection of the scholarship students by the end of March 2012.

5.APPLICATION METHOD

1. Applicants must fill out the fixed forms which please bring or send by registered mail to the following with the description of “APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS” on the envelope.
   INPEX Corporation. Jakarta Office
   7th Floor, Mid Plaza Building I
   Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 10-11
   Jakarta 10220, Indonesia
2. The following papers must be submitted, being attached to the application form.
   1. 2 photographs, 5cm x 3.5cm, of upper part of the body without hat One should be attached to the application form and the other with the name written on the backside should not be attached.
   2. School Record. Transcript of academic record issued by the university attended
   3. Letter of Recommendation. Confidential letter addressed to the FOUNDATION from the president or the advisory professor of the graduated university, and/or from the present employer (if currently employed).
   4. Certificate of Graduation. Graduation certificate issued by the university attended.
   5. Personal History and Personal Data (Curriculum Vitae)
   6. Health Certificate made out by the medical doctor
   7. Admission Certificate from the university or other research institute in Japan, if already obtained.
   8. Certificate of TOEFL score record.
   9. Certificate of Japanese language proficiency, if any.
   10. Return Envelope (approx. 23cm x 12cm) with your name and address on the front.
3. The deadline for application is November 15. 2011. but the documents received with the postmark of the above date are also valid for application and accepted by the FOUNDATION.
4. All papers received with the application form will not be returned to the applicants.

6. LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The candidates who passed the final selection by this FOUNDATION should submit a Letter of Acceptance of Scholarship Award to this FOUNDATION by the fixed date. In case of failure, he will automatically be disqualified as a candidate for the scholarship award.

7. COMMENCEMENT OF RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The grantees of the scholarship award should take up their scholarship during the course of 2012 Japanese fiscal year (up to March 31. 2013). Extension of the scholarship beyond the specified period will not be considered.

8. ARRIVAL ALLOWANCE
Yen 60.000 will be paid to each student, who are awarded 2012 scholarships by this FOUNDATION, upon his arrival at Tokyo.

9. COMPREHENSIVE ACCIDENT INSURANCE
When a student is awarded a scholarship by this FOUNDATION, comprehensive accident insurance will be taken out covering the student’s travelling between Jakarta and Tokyo. The amount to be insured is Yen 25,000,000 for Injury Death or Residual Disability.

10. ADVISORY PROFESSOR IN JAPAN
Tn case. an applicant has a prospective advisory professor in Japan, his name and the reason of asking for his advice must be mentioned in the application form.

11. LODGINGS
This FOUNDATION has no lodgings to accomodate the scholarship students. Housing problem is very serious in big cities in japan, and therefore, the student who is awarded the scholarship of this FOUNDATION should secure his lodgings beforehand through his advisors or acquaintances in Japan. This FOUNDATION will also help the scholarship student to find his suitable lodgings.

12. SCHEDULE FOR ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS IN 2012

• November 15, 2011 : Closing of application
• December 2011 / January 2012 : Decision of successful candidates from primary selection
• March 2012 : Decision of scholarship students
• April / May 2012 : Submission of application of the above scholarship students to the Graduate Course of university and/or Japanese language institute
• June 2012 : Examination (Japanese language test section) for Japanese Universtity Admission for International Students (Nippon Ryugaku Shiken) at Jakarta and Surabaya
• September 2012 : Arrival of scholarship students from Indonesia to Japan
• September / October 2012 : Commencement of study of Japanese language in the special course of the university or Japanese language school
• October 2012 : Commencement of study of Research Student Program of the university
• December 2012 : Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken)
• February 2013 : Entrance examination to the master’s course
• April 2013 : Commencement of study at the master’s course of the university

ACCEPTANCE OF FOREIGN STUDENTS IN JAPANESE UNIVERSITIES

Several of Japanese universities such as Waseda University, Keio University and Tokyo University of Agriculture have had long experience in accepting foreign students. At first, they admit their applicants as research students for six months, and let such students, whose knowledge of Japanese language is insufficient, mainly study Japanese language in the special course of the university. Then, at the end of special course, the research student must take a special entrance examination to the master’s course, usually for academic intellectual faculty and Japanese / English language proficiency. The examination usually involves an interview of the professor in charge. Only those who passed such special entrance examination are admitted entering the university as a regular student of the master’s course. Even after admitted, generally speaking, many classes are taught in Japanese, some explained in English, and some conrlneted in the mixed languages. The importance of studying the Japanese language throughout their campus life cannot be overstressed in addition to improving English proficiency. This FOUNDATION encourages its scholarship students to study Japanese language and extends financial assistance by the way of compensating Japanese language tuition fees immediately after selected. 

 

Recently some of Japanese universities have opened a new course such as International Graduate course or Global Course for international students. They place their entrance examination and hold classes in English. Those universities do not necessarily specify how much proficiency in English is required but many deem that more than 550 TOEFL score record or the equivalent level in other English proficiency tests will be necessary. Even foreign students in International / Global Graduate Course will need a certain level of Japanese language proficiency to make the most of their living in Japan. A recent study shows that the higher fluency in Japanese language a foreign student acquire, the more fruitful life he can spend in Japan. 

 

MASTER’S DEGREE IN JAPANESE UNIVERSITY

According to the educational system of Japan, the course for a master’s degree requires at least two years for study after graduation from a university (i.e. after completion of the whole course of 16 years conducted at school – 6 years in primary school. each 3 years in middle and high school and 4 ycars in faculty coursc of university).

 

Those who have studied in such course for the required terms of study, obtaining the necessary credits, and have passed the terminal examination after submission of their theses, will be given the master’s degree. 

 

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Ph.D Hamburg Scholarship 2012

The Graduate School of the “Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures” (CSMC, Integriertes Graduiertenkolleg im Sonderforschungsbereich 950 “Manuskriptkulturen in Asien, Afrika und Eu-ropa”) at the University of Hamburg invites applications for 6 Ph.D. scholarships (2012-2015)

Scholarships of € 1.365 per month (tax free) are granted for a period of three years, starting April 1st 2012. Additional support according to individual need is available.

The CSMC is a unique research centre for the historical and comparative study of manuscript cul-tures in Asia, Africa, and Europe building on decades of manuscript studies at the University of Hamburg. It was recently established with a generous grant from the German Research Associa-tion (DFG) in order to develop a comprehensive approach to manuscript cultures including disci-plines such as philology, palaeography, codicology, art history, and material analysis.

Communication in the international research community of the Centre is conducted in English, Ph.D. (Dr. phil.) dissertations should be written in English or German. First information can be found on the Centre’s webpage which will be continually updated:

http://www.manuscript-cultures.uni-hamburg.de/

We are looking for highly qualified and highly motivated Ph.D. students with an M.A. or equivalent degree in all disciplines studying manuscript cultures regardless of region. Applications from can-didates expecting to finish their degree before April 2012 are welcome.

Applications with a research proposal compatible with the programme of the Centre’s objectives, CV and copies of B.A., M.A. or other relevant certificates must be sent to the Director of the Graduate School before December 31st, 2011:

Prof. Dr. Oliver Huck
Fakultät für Geisteswissenschaften
CSMC
Edmund Siemers Allee 1
D-21046 Hamburg
Germany
oliver.huck@uni-hamburg.de

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PhD Sandwich Scholarship 2012

Deadline November 30, 2011

Individual PhD Sandwich Scholarship in Various fields Funded by Institute of Tropical Medicine to study in the Home Institute/Country and partly at ITM. 

Study Subject(s):Health Policy , Strategic Management of Health Systems,Planning and Management of Reproductive Health Programmes ,Planning and Management of Tropical Diseases Control Programmes, Clinical Research & Evidence-based Medicine, Qualitative and Mixed Methods in International Health 

Course Level Ph. D Research
Scholarship Provider: The Institute of Tropical Medicine
Scholarship can be taken at: In the Home Institute/country and partly at ITM

Eligibility:

1). Alumni of the Inter university Programme in Molecular Biology (IPMB) can apply on condition that
     they finished their Master thesis at the ITM (15 ECTS credits).

2). At least one promoter at both the home institute and the ITM should declare their commitment to 

     supervise the thesis work.

– Candidates should be able to obtain the PhD degree before the age of 45.
– Candidates should be citizen of a country eligible for fellowships funded
– Candidates must be fully committed to their doctoral research during the grant period

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Algeria, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Burundi, Brazil, Burkina-Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Cuba, DR Congo, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Niger, Palestine areas, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Surinam, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Scholarship Description: The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) at Antwerp awards each year maximally three PhD fellowships to outstanding alumni from its international Master and expert courses, as part of a comprehensive capacity strengthening programme supported by the Directorate General for Development Cooperation (IMT-DGD programme). The candidates must be linked to a scientific institute or university in their country and present an outstanding PhD project proposal co-supervised by promoters at the home institute and the ITM, and at the university that is awarding the PhD degree. The fellowship is awarded after a competitive procedure based on the evaluation of academic merit, a full PhD project proposal and the quality and relevance of the institutional set-up.

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Undergraduate-Khazanah Asia Scholarship 2012

Deadline December 30, 2011

The Ancora-Khazanah Asia Scholarship is a collaboration between the Ancora Foundation and Yayasan Khazanah to allow Indonesians to pursue a four-year undergraduate education at leading Malaysian universities. This programme supports Yayasan Khazanah’s objective to develop future business and industry leaders in the region. It further provides a means for Khazanah and its group of companies to contribute towards the social development of the countries it has operational interests, especially Indonesia. It seeks candidates with an excellent academic record and rigor in extra curricular activity. It is a highly competitive process. In 2009, five candidates were selected from a field of around 500 applicants. They have several universities to choose from. These include Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Universiti Multimedia, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Malaya and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

Selection Criteria

Applicants should (a) not exceed 21 years; (b) have completed Sekolah Menengah Umum 3 (SMU3) and obtained minimum points of 8.0 for every subject in the Ujian Akhir Nasional or obtained a minimum of 3As & 1B for A-Levels or a minimum CGPA 3.50/4.00 or ‘A’ grade average or equivalent for a pre-university or matriculation programme; (c) demonstrate proficient command of English Language; and (d) show strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities.

2012 Recruitment and Selection

The registration for the 2012 intake (Academic Year 2012-2013) is open. Potential candidates should download the registration form as well as the short description and registration procedure of the program (in Bahasa Indonesia).

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UK Chevening Scholarships 2012

Deadline January 15, 2012

The British Chevening Awards programme, funded by the British Government (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) and administered by the British Council, has awarded over 1000 scholarship and fellowships to Indonesians since 1984. Full scholarships are offered for one year Master degrees at United Kingdom universities and other professional institutions. The scholarships would cover living costs, tuition fees and return airfares.

Applications 2012/2013 Chevening scholarships should be made via the website:

Candidates should be aware that Chevening 2012/2013 is aligned with delivery of the FCO`s priorities. More information about these is available at: Here

The Chevening scheme is highly competitive, with only the best applicants invited for interview. We particularly encourage applications from individuals based in eastern Indonesia. Candidates will need to meet the following basic requirements:

• Indonesian or East Timor citizens
• Excellent first degree with a minimum GPA >=3.0
• Good level of spoken and written English language (IELTS 6.5)
• Minimum of 2 years full time post-graduate (S1) work experience
• Clear commitment to long-term career development
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership potential and the capacity to play an important role in Indonesia or East Timor`s future development
• We regret that we are unable to accept applications for MBAs
• Previous recipients of a Chevening award are not eligible to apply
• Employees, employee`s relatives (or former employees who have left employment within the last two years) of the FCO, including FCO posts, the British Council or any Chevening sponsors are not be eligible for these awards.

All candidates are encouraged to start researching appropriate postgraduate courses at UK institutions and making applications directly to them as appropriate.

Media contact:
Dewi Suciati
Marketing and Communications Manager
British Council Indonesia
Email: dewi.suciati@britishcouncil.or.id

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VLIR-OUS Master & Training Scholarship 2012

Deadline February 1, 2012

VLIR-OUS awards scholarships to students from Africa, Asia and Latin-America to follow a training or master programme at a Dutch speaking university or university college in Belgium. The eligible training or master programmes are taught in English. They are designed for people in positions of responsibility in civil society.

The scholarships cover all related expenses. For application, please visit the website of the training or master programme. You can apply for a scholarship from October 2011 (master programmes) or November 2011 (master programmes organised at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and all training programmes). The deadline for application for the master programmes: 1 February 2012; for training programmes: check the programme websites.

You can apply for a scholarship if you meet the following requisites: 

• You are a resident AND national of one of the countries on the country list (not necessarily the same country for residence and nationality). Please note that candidates must reside in one of these countries at the moment of application. 
• You are not older than 40 years* if you apply for a scholarship to follow a master programme. Or you are not older than 45 years* if you apply for a scholarship to follow a training programme. (* on 1 January 2012)
• You have the required English proficiency. You need a proof of at least 1 year of comprehensive English-based instruction at a university or recognized equivalent. If not, a TOEFL test is required with a minimum total score of 550 on the paper based test (PBT), or 79 on an internet based test (IBT); or an IELTS test with a minimum overall band score of 6,5; or a proof of another test of similar level as TOEFLE or IELTS.
• Professional experience and employment perspectives are not required for a master programme, but they can be a competitive advantage for selection, depending on the programme. Present employment or reintegration perspectives are required for a training programme. The candidate must be currently employed or have a written (future) employer’s guarantee of (re)integration in an employment where the acquired knowledge and skills will be immediately applicable.
• Earlier applications and scholarships: You do not apply for more than one VLIR-UOS scholarship a year. You have never received a master scholarship funded by the Belgian government before. You are only admissible for a training programme scholarship if you have not received a VLIR-UOS scholarship for a training programme before.
• Only for employees of a university that currently receives support from VLIR-UOS through the IUC programme: you need a letter from the IUC coordinator stating that your department is not involved in IUC. Contact the programme manager in the IUC office at your university for further information.
  

For selection we take into account the following criteria:

• Motivation: It is essential that the candidate’s motivation demonstrates the possibility of transferring knowledge or creating extension activities, and having a specific developmental dimension.
• Professional experience, preferably in a research institution, a higher education institution, the government sector (national/regional/local), the sector of social economy, or an NGO. Preferably expertise in development relevant matters.
• Present employment/reintegration perspectives, preferably in a research institution, a higher education institution, the government sector (national/regional/local), the sector of social economy, or an NGO. Preferably with the possibility to generate an impact through the transfer of knowledge, extension activities or otherwise. Not in the commercial profit sector. Previous scholarships: Prioririty will be given to the application of a candidate for a master programme who did not already has been granted a previous master scholarship. For a candidate for a training programme, the selection committee assesses the opportunity of a VLIR-UOS scholarship award, taking into consideration the candidates’ previous study and scholarship curriculum.
• Gender: In case of two equally qualified candidates of different sexes, preference will be given to the female candidate. The selection commission will aim at a parity or relative balance between the number of men and the number of women awarded a VLIR-UOS scholarship.
• Regional balance: The selection commission will try to ensure that 50% of a programme’s scholarships are granted to candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Social background: In case of two equally qualified candidates, preference will be given to candidates from a  disadvantaged area within their country or an ethnic or social minority group, especially when these candidates can provide proof of leadership potential.

Nationality and place of residence Only persons who are resident AND national of one of the following countries (not necessarily the same country for residence and nationality) are eligible for a VLIR-UOS scholarship. Please note that candidates must reside in one of these countries at the moment of application.

• Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
• Asia: Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Laos, Nepal, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
• Latin America: Bolivia, Brasil, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay

The master programmes, lasting one or two academic years, focus on specific problems of developing countries. These are designed to enable graduates to share and apply acquired knowledge in the home institution and country.

In the shorter training programmes, lasting one to four months, the focus is on transferring skills rather than knowledge, thus creating opportunities for cooperation and networking.

International Master Programmes 2012-2013

• Master of Science in Development Evaluation and Management
• Master of Science in Globalisation and Development
• Master of Science in Governance and Development
• Master of Science in Human Settlements

International Master Programmes 2012-2014

• Master of Science in Aquaculture
• Master of Science in Biology – Specialisation Human Ecology
• Master of Science in Statistics - Specialisation Biostatistics
• Master of Science in Environmental Sanitation
• Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans & Lakes)
• Master of Science in Molecular Biology (IPMB)
• Master of Science in Nematology
• Master of Science in Nutrition and Rural Development
• Master of Science in Physical Land Resources
• Master of Science in Food Technology
• Master of Science in Water Resources Engineering

International Training Programmes 2012
The content of the programmes and the links to the application forms of the training AudioVisual Learning Materials - Management, Production and Activities (AVLM), the training Human Rights for Development and the training Technology for Integrated Water Management will be posted on this website on 15 November 2011.

• AudioVisual Learning Materials – Management, Production and Activities (AVLM)
• Beekeeping for Poverty Alleviation
• International Training Programme in Food Safety, Quality Assurance Systems and Risk Analysis
• Human Rights for Development
• Technology for Integrated Water Management

These Training Programmes will be organised on the condition that sufficient funds will be made available by the Belgian government.

You can apply from October 2011 (master programmes) or November 2011 (master programmes organised at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and all training programmes) for a scholarship by following the procedure below:

1. Go to the information page of the training or master programme of your interest.
2. Look for the inscription link on the programme website and apply via the application form of the Flemish host university or university college. From this year on you do not need a VLIR-UOS file number anymore (i.e. no pre-screening form from VLIR-UOS required).
3. Receive a return e-mail from the Flemish host university or university college.
4. Send a printout of your application file along with all required documents (diploma transcripts, motivation, etc…) to the International Office of the host university or university college (not to VLIR-UOS!). You will find the information on the website of the programme.

Then you have correctly applied and can your application be considered. Scholarship application deadlines are:Master programme: 1 February 2012
Training programme: check the programme websites

Candidates selected for a VLIR-UOS scholarship will be contacted by VLIR-UOS the latest mid June 2012.

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Fujitsu Scholarship 2012

Deadline November 30, 2011

Fujitsu Limited established the Fujitsu Scholarship Program in 1985 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its founding. The aim was to provide the opportunity for people from the Asia-Pacific region to contribute to the region through studying different values, cultures, and global business. This has been a Fujitsu’s key initiative for deepening the relationships between the countries and citizens of the Asia-Pacific region. This scholarship has since enabled 420 professionals from 18 countries to study cross-cultural management at JAIMS, the Japan-America Institute of Management Science, in Hawaii, U.S.A. 

The Fujitsu Scholarship provides full financial assistance for postgraduate education and cross-cultural management training in the East-West Knowledge Leaders Program. It has a three-month curriculum , which synthesizes the best practices of both the East and West. The participants will sharpen their global management knowledge and skills, and build the confidence necessary for success in global business situations. Selected Fujitsu Scholar will attend the East-West Knowledge Leaders Program.beginning in April 2012, followed by a week-long Japan Portion. 

Qualifications

To apply for the Fujitsu Scholarship, you must meet the qualifications for both Fujitsu Scholarship and EWKLP as follows.

1. Education

A bachelor's degree or a degree equivalent to a four-year standard baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a regionally or nationally accredited institution

2. G.P.A.

Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

3. Experience

A minimum of three years of relevant full-time work experience (five years preferred) at the time of application

4. Language

A minimum TOEFL score of 577/233/90 (paper/computer/Internet), TOEIC score of 750, or IELTS overall band test result of 6.5 or higher from tests taken between December 2009 and November 2011.

The following applicants are exempt from submitting an English proficiency test score:

• Applicants whose native language is English and who are from either the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, or Singapore.
• Applicants who hold a bachelor’s or advanced degree within the last five years from an accredited or recognized college or university in the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, or Singapore.

5. Country

Applicants must be a resident of the state of Hawaii, U.S.A., or a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam

Scholarship benefits

Benefits

The Fujitsu Scholarship benefits include tuition and fees for the EWKLP program. Other benefits, which vary in amount each year, are also included.

• Tuition and Fees for the EWKLP
• Stipend Toward Living Expenses *
  *Applicants from the following countries/areas are not eligible to receive the monthly stipend: Australia, Hawaii, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.
• Airfare:
  Fujitsu Ltd. will provide a round-trip air ticket to cover transportation from the participant's home country to Honolulu, and back. The selection of the air carrier and travel agent, including itinerary, is at the discretion of Fujitsu Ltd. In the event the participant wishes to change and/or expand the route and/or the period of stay, Fujitsu Ltd. reserves the right to withhold the original ticket.
• Health Insurance:
  Fujitsu Ltd. will provide medical insurance that covers a portion of the participant's medical expenses during the program period. The participant pays all medical expenses not covered by the medical insurance. The selection of the medical insurance plan is at the discretion of Fujitsu Ltd.
• Housing Arrangements:
  JAIMS will assist in locating appropriate housing in Honolulu for all participants. Fujitsu Ltd. will provide and pay for participant accommodations in Japan.
• Visa Arrangements:
  When applicable, participants will be assisted in obtaining the F-1 Student visa to enter the U.S. EWKLP participants will be assisted with the appropriate visa to enter Japan, if necessary. The expense of obtaining the visa is the financial responsibility of the participant.

How to Apply

To apply for the Fujitsu Scholarship, follow the steps listed below:

Application Process

1. Check Eligibility

Check your qualifications for Fujitsu Scholarship.

2. Fill Out Application Forms

Download PDF Fujitsu Scholarship Application Packet (1.2MB / A4)
If you are unable to download, contact Fujitsu's local affiliated office.

3. Prepare Application Documents

Prepare application documents.

The necessary documents are as follows.

• Fujitsu Scholarship Application Form
  (including the essay and work experience information on separate sheets of paper)
• Two Recommendation Forms
• EWKLP Application Form
• Copy of TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS score report
  Valid test dates are between December 2009 and November 2011.
• Original Official Academic Transcripts
  Official academic transcripts must be sent directly from all academic institutions attended to the Fujitsu Hawaii Representative Office.

The details for the required documentations are explained in the application checklist page.

4. Submit Application Documents

Submit all application materials to:

Fujitsu Hawaii Representative Office
c/o JAIMS
6660 Hawaii Kai Drive
Honolulu, HI 96825
U.S.A.

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Biology Scholarships for Overseas Students 2012

Deadline:  June 2012

The Department of Biology will award up to five scholarships to overseas students for undergraduate entry in 2012 (or for deferred entry in 2013). Each scholarship is worth £1000 annually for the duration of the course*, subject to satisfactory academic progress. Successful applicants will be required to meet the balance of the costs of their course.

ELIGIBILITY

If you are applying for one of the three-year or four-year Biology or Biology specialist degree programmes, and are liable to pay overseas fees, you are eligible to apply.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Scholarship applications should be made on the Biology Overseas Students Scholarship application form. Scholarship applications will be considered from those who have already applied, or have been accepted, for admission on to the course. Completed application forms should arrive at the University no later than 22 June 2012, but candidates should apply as early as possible. Late applications may not be considered. Decisions will be made as soon as possible after the closing date. If a candidate’s admission to the course is dependent on examination results that are not known until a later date, the award of a scholarship will be conditional.

SELECTION

A Departmental Committee is responsible for the selection of award-holders. The Committee will consider each applicant’s academic achievement and potential for academic success, as well as his or her financial circumstances.

RENEWAL OF AWARDS

Providing an award-holder’s fees status remains as overseas, a scholarship will normally be renewed each year for the duration of the course, subject to satisfactory academic progress, including satisfactory tutorial reports and a mark of at least 50% in continuous assessment.


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Research Scholarship 'Leslie Wilson' 2012

Deadline May 2, 2012
The College invites applications for a Leslie Wilson Research Scholarship from well-qualified candidates who will be studying at the University of Cambridge for a PhD Degree. The Scholarship is tenable for up to three years from 1 October 2012 and there is no restriction of the field of study. Candidates must have graduated at a University before 1 October 2012. While consideration will normally be restricted to those who have obtained, or who have a strong prospect of obtaining, a first-class Honours degree (or its equivalent), evidence of subsequent intellectual development will be taken into account.

In determining the value of the Scholarships in individual cases, the College will take into account candidates' income from all sources. A maximum award of ca. £17,415 per year be made to a Scholar who has no other sources of finance as follows:

Maintenance grant: £11,250 (maximum award; see below)
University fees: £ 3,807 (October 2011 estimate)
College fees: £ 2,358 (October 2011 estimate)

The successful candidate will receive a minimum award of £500 per year regardless of their resources Candidates will be expected to apply (where eligible) for State or Research Council Studentships. The College takes into account grants and awards from other sources in arriving at a suitable maintenance grant.
Rented accommodation in or near College will be made available during the first year of residence to an unmarried Scholar. A married Scholar will be offered rented accommodation near to the College. Those wishing to be considered for a Leslie Wilson Research Scholarship must also apply to the Board of Graduate Studies, 4 Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RZ, for admission to the University as a Graduate Student
using the usual GRADSAF form which is obtainable (in hard copy or electronically) from the Board. Preference may be given to those nominating Magdalene as their first-choice College. Candidates liable to pay University fees at the overseas rate will be expected to apply for research awards organised by the Cambridge Trusts and the Board of Graduate Studies. It is expected that competition results will be announced at end June 2012.

In addition, all candidates should complete a Leslie Wilson Research Scholarship application form which can be obtained from The Tutor for Graduate Admissions, Magdalene College, Cambridge CB3 0AG or downloaded from www.magd.ac.uk. Applications (FIVE COPIES) should be returned to The Graduate Assistant, Tutorial Office, Magdalene College by 2 May 2012. Applications, and supporting references, must be received in hard copy by the closing date.

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Master Scholarship Univ. of Oulu 2012

Deadline January 31, 2012

University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarship

Scholarships provide EURO 2.4 million in scholarships to academically talented international students in architecture, business, economics, education, engineering, and sciences. The scholarship is aimed at students studying for a Master’s degree in the University of Oulu two-year international Master’s programmes*. The scholarship is for one academic year and covers the full international tuition fee. The University Scholarship 2012 does not cover living costs.

In order to retain the scholarship in the second year of study, a student must have completed 45 ECTS by the end of their first academic year.  If a student does not achieve this requirement, they will be liable to pay the full international tuition fee if they wish to complete their Master’s degree programme.

2. Eligibility Requirements to Apply for International Master’s Scholarship

a.     Applicants are eligible to apply for a University of Oulu IM Scholarship 2012, if they are:
Non-EU/EEA** citizens who do not have a permanent residence permit in Finland.

(Applicants not eligible for the International Master’s Scholarship are: 1) non-EU/EEA citizens who have a permanent residence permit in Finland, 2) EU/EEA citizens or comparable persons , 3) University of Oulu students who have been accepted to study BEFORE the academic year 2012 – 13.)

b.    Eligible to apply for a Master’s degree programme* at the University of Oulu for academic year 2012 – 13. The applicant has obtained their first academic degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) from a recognised institution of higher education.

- applicants who are in their last term/semester of studies during the application period, can apply for the scholarship. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of study placement for a Master’s programme will receive a conditional scholarship offer.

3. Application for International Master’s Scholarship 2012 – 13

There is no separate application for the International Master’s Scholarship. All applicants for University of Oulu Master’s degree programmes need to complete the Online Application Form. Those applicants who are applying for the University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarship have to additionally complete the “Application for Scholarship,” which can be found at the end of the Online Application Form. The International Master’s Scholarship application form cannot be completed and/or submitted without the Online Application Form.

Application period for the University of Oulu Master’s degree programmes and International Master’s Scholarship is 21.11.2011 – 31.1.2012.

4. Selection criteria for University of Oulu IM Scholarship 2012

Admissions and scholarships decisions will be taken at the same time. Those students successful in obtaining an International Master’s Scholarship will be notified at the same time as their offer of admission to their International Master’s programme is confirmed.

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