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Undergraduate Scholarships, International College of Hotel Management, Australia

2011-02-14T18:52:00.000-08:00

The International College of Hotel Management (ICHM) is pleased to offer:

• Two Round 1 International Scholarships for the July 2011 or January 2012 intakes.
• Two Round 2 Scholarships for the January 2012 or July 2012 intakes.

Scholarship Value
The value of each scholarship is A$15,000 to be paid in the following manner:-
Year 1 A$4,000 Year 2 A$4,000
Year 3 A$4,000 Year 4 A$3,000

Eligibility Requirements
¦ Open to all international students studying outside Australia, international students undertaking an English course in Australia, and international students who have completed less than two years high school in Australia. International students who finish high school in Australia including the last two years must apply for the Australian Entry Scholarships.
¦ Minimum age requirement of 18 years old at the time of commencement with ICHM.
¦ Maximum age 24 at time of application.
¦ Will complete/graduate in 2011 or prior to the the July 2012 intake, or have already completed/graduated their final year of high school studies. Results must meet ICHM Academic Entry Requirements (refer to ICHM Prospectus or website).
¦ For students whose mother tongue is other than English, IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 550. (Paper based; computer & internet also acceptable)
¦ Open only to new students seeking entry into Year 1.

If you do not have a copy of our prospectus to assist with the preparation of your scholarship application, it can be viewed on our website www.ichm.edu.au or please contact our Admissions Office and a copy will be forwarded to you by post.

Other general information is available on our website and in our student magazine “On-Course”, or by contacting the ICHM Admissions Office.

How to Apply
Your completed application must contain:
¦ Scholarship application form.
This form is in two parts.
- Cover page providing your personal contact details (see perforated attachment).
- Your response to 4 short-answer questions found on the reverse of the cover page.
¦ Brief CV (not more than one page in length)
¦ Most recent copies of your school reports from the last two years.
¦ ICHM application form (unless an application to attend ICHM has already been forwarded).
¦ Evidence of English language ability (e.g. IELT S/TOEFL)

The ICHM Application form can be found in the Prospectus 2011, or on the ICHM website. All sections must be completed and submitted along with the Scholarship form and details.

¦ Scholarship Application Fee of A$50.
Payment can be made by credit card or cheque. Cheques in A$ made payable to ICHM Pty Ltd. All cheques are banked and credit card payments processed upon receipt.

Note: Do not staple or bind applications. Do not send original transcripts as they will not be returned.

SCHOLARSHIP CLOSING DATES:
Round 1: July 2011 or January 2012 intake – Friday April 1st 2011
Round 2: January 2012 or July 2012 intake – Friday September 2nd 2011
Applications received after the closing dates will not be considered for these scholarships.

Send your completed application to:
Email: admissions@ichm.edu.au
Fax: (+61 8228 3684
Post:
ICHM Admissions Office
124 Hutt Street
Adelaide SA 5000
AUSTRALIA

Scholarship Selection Process & Assessment Criteria
Up to 5 finalists will be selected from each round to be interviewed. The interview will be conducted on-line by video link, or if this is not available, through a teleconference.
* Scholarship Application (including academic results, CV and short answer responses). 50%
* Interview 50%
Following the interview, the winners will be selected as those most likely to excel in hotel management. Scholarship winners will be notified within two weeks.

Conditions of Entry
Students who meet the scholarship eligibility criteria and ICHM entry requirements can apply for a scholarship. Students who have already applied and been accepted by ICHM for these intakes may also apply by completing the Scholarship Application form.

ICHM reserves the right to reduce the value of scholarships if there are less than ten applicants in either round.

The tuition fees for international students starting in 2011 are A$23,050. In addition there is a one-time New Student Fee of A$1,500. The 2011 cost for Accommodation & Meals at ICHM is A$8,190, payable during on-campus semesters and subject to availability. These scholarships can only be applied to the tuition fees. Students commencing in the 2012 intakes are required to pay the listed fess at that time.

The A$50 Scholarship Application Fee is non-refundable, this applies to successful and unsuccessful applicants. It is not considered as part of the New Student Fee or Course Fees.

The scholarship amount will be credited against the final fee payment each year.

Students who are offered and accept a scholarship or bursary amount are ineligible to apply for subsequent scholarship rounds. Students who do not accept or receive any amount at all, are able to apply to future scholarship rounds, as long as they meet all other entry requirements.

The Selection Panel may decide to increase the number of scholarship winners by reducing the scholarship amount.

Payment of the scholarship amount on behalf of the student for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th years of the course will be dependent upon satisfactory academic results and industry placement performance as determined by the ICHM Academic Board.

The awarding of the Scholarship payment each year depends on the student paying the balance of the student fees by the due date as set out in the Application Form contained in the prospectus. Students failing to pay the balance of fees by the due date will forfeit the right to their scholarship.

The Scholarships are open to new first year students only. Students currently studying at ICHM are ineligible.

Scholarship students failing to comply with the ICHM rules and regulations in relation to personal and ethical behaviour will forfeit their entitlement to the scholarship.

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Master and PhD Full Scholarships by French Government for Indonesian Citizens

2011-02-14T18:48:00.000-08:00

The French Government, through its Embassy in Jakarta, has been providing excellence scholarships to Indonesian citizens for more than 29 years. In order to pursue its objective to support Indonesian human resources, the French Embassy will offer scholarships for the year 2010. 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 (full scholarship)
- Doctoral degree (18 months full scholarship)

Type of grant: Study / Research

Value/Benefits
Intensive French language course in CCF Jakarta (unless candidate has a good level in French language or intends to take a diploma taught in English language)
Monthly living allowance
1 return ticket
tuition fees (limitation will apply)
insurance

Duration
Master degree (full scholarship, max. 2 years)

Doctoral degree (18 months full scholarship) – 18 months in France (BGF scholarship) + 18 months in Indonesia (An Indonesian laboratory must supervise and financially support the candidate while in Indonesia)

Eligibility Criteria
Nationality : Indonesia

Subject area : Agronomy – Agroalimentary; Architecture – Urban and Regional Planning; Arts – Culture – Design – Fashion; Biology; Chemistry; Communication – Journalism; Law; Environment; Computer Science; Literature – Languages; Management – Business Administration – Finances; Mathematics; Physical Sciences; Health – Community Services; Education; Engineering; Economics – Politics; Humanities – Social Sciences; Sports; Tourism and Hospitality – Food Service; Transportation – Logistics

Remarks
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
Law and political sciences
Applications from students in other fields are nevertheless welcome, as acceptance will be primarily based on excellence.

Level : Master; PhD

Remarks
Minimum GPA score of 3 (except for fundamental sciences – 3,5)

Language skills : Fluent in French or English (International TOEFL 550 / IELTS 6)

Additional criteria
The selection committee will give priority to applicants who have already identified a master/PhD program and have had a positive answer form a French professor (or an acceptance letter). Campus France office in Jakarta may help you find the study program that suits your project.

Application process
Official Website .
, follow “Membiayai Studi Anda”, or
official website. , follow “Etudier en France” / “Belajar di Prancis”
Required documents

More information: Official Website .
, follow “Membiayai Studi Anda”, or
official website. , follow “Etudier en France” / “Belajar di Prancis”

Deadlines: 31 March 2011

Selection process
First selection based on application file: Application form and all required documents must be submitted The selection committee will give priority to applicants who have already identified a master or doctorate program and have had a positive answer form a French professor (or an acceptance letter) Second selection: motivation interview in Jakarta (French or English languages only)

Contact details
Campus France Indonesia
CCF Jakarta
Jl Salemba Raya 25
Jakarta 10440
+62-21 310 18 84
campusfrance@ccfjakarta.or.id
Official Website .

Further information
French Embassy in Indonesia:

Visit Official Website .
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Asia-Pacific Entrepreneurs Award, Golden Key International Honour Society

2011-02-04T17:30:00.000-08:00

Asia-Pacific Entrepreneurs Award

Description: $1000 (AUD) awarded to one Golden Key member at an Australian, New Zealand or Malaysian chapter.

Eligibility: Student or alumni members who have launched their own business, patented their own invention or started an organization to provide a needed service.

Criteria: Application form, essay, evidence or entrepreneurialism.

Application requirements:
1. Application Form – Download here
2. Attach the following required documentation:

An essay of no more than two pages describing how you have demonstrated entrepreneurialism in your venture. Describe the obstacles that you encountered in developing your business/organization/idea and how you overcame those obstacles. Outline the support that you received from other people or organizations and the lessons that you have learnt from the process.

Evidence of entrepreneurialism: Provide documentation showing your primary role in the business, service or idea that you have developed.

Postmark Deadline: 31 July 2011
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Scholarships 2011 in Mining Engineering and Geology at Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter, UK

2011-02-04T17:25:00.000-08:00

Through the generous support of industrial sponsors, The Camborne School of Mines Trust, and past students and staff, we are able to offer 10+ scholarships each year to new students registered full-time on Camborne School of Mines (CSM) degree programmes at the Cornwall Campus. The scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of academic merit and are worth £2000 per year for the duration of your degree programme (subject to satisfactory academic performance). Payment is in two instalments per year.

All applicants to CSM undergraduate degree programmes are eligible to apply for CSM Undergraduate Scholarships.

Eligible programmes

BSc Applied Geology
BSc Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
BEng Mining Engineering
BSc/MEng Renewable Energy

Application procedure

You should NOT apply until you have received a conditional or unconditional offer from UCAS, but before the stated deadline. To apply, complete a CSM Undergraduate Scholarships 2011 Application Form

The Camborne School of Mines Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded by a committee who meet twice a year; once at the end of March and once during October.

March Scholarship Committee meeting

In March the Committee provisionally award scholarships to the strongest applicants holding a conditional or unconditional offer from UCAS for one or more eligible undergraduate degree programmes. Provisional offers are made for the majority of scholarships at this meeting.

Decisions are based on your UCAS application and supplementary information provided on the Scholarship Application Form. Provisional scholarship offers are made to candidates with the strongest academic record, predicted/actual grades and overall potential. If successful, you will receive a provisional scholarship offer in early April before you have to confirm your firm (first choice) institution and programme with UCAS.

Scholarship offers are conditional on you selecting the associated degree programme as your firm choice with UCAS and meeting the terms of your UCAS offer.

Application deadline: March 2011

October Scholarship Committee meeting

In October the Committee review the provisional scholarship offers made in April, confirming which applicants successfully met the conditions of the provisional scholarship offer and subsequently registered on that degree programme.

Any remaining scholarships are then awarded to the strongest remaining applicants. These may be applicants who were originally considered in March but were unsuccessful, or students who applied after the deadline. Those who applied before the deadline will be automatically reconsidered in October.

If you apply for an eligible programme between March and September and are subsequently offered and take up a place, you should submit a scholarship application during the first week of term after you have registered.

Decisions are based on your UCAS application and supplementary information provided on the Scholarship Application Form, and based on actual rather than predicted grades. Offers will be made to eligible candidates with the strongest academic record and overall potential for each scholarship.

Successful candidates are notified immediately after the October meeting of the Scholarships Committee. You will receive the first instalment of your scholarship in the autumn term.

Please note:

The CSM Undergraduate Scholarships Committee reserves the right not to award all scholarships.
The decision of the Scholarships Committee is final and it will not enter into correspondence. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.
Applicants who receive a provisional scholarship offer in early April, but who do not subsequently select the specified degree programme as their firm UCAS choice and register/study on that programme will forfeit their scholarship.
If you do not meet the terms of our UCAS offer for the specified programme you will normally forfeit your scholarship.
Scholarship offers are for a particular degree programme. If you transfer to another programme, you may forfeit your scholarship.
Forfeited scholarships will be re-allocated at the October meeting of the Scholarships Committee.
Candidates who have applied for deferred entry will not be considered until the March preceding the programme start date.

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Master Scholarships 2011 at the Abbe School of Photonics, Friedrich Schiller Universitat, Germany

2011-02-04T17:23:00.000-08:00

International students wishing to go for a Master at the Abbe School of Photonics can apply for a scholarship, which is granted in cooperation with partners from the German Optics & Photonics industry, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the County of Thuringia.

Scholarships are granted for the two-year Master Photonics program at the Abbe School of Photonics and comprise a stipend of 715 Euro per month. The scholarships include covering of university fees, free use of local public transportation, health insurance, and language courses. Approximately 30 scholarships are available per year.

Please note: To apply for a scholarship at the Abbe School of Photonics it is not necessary to submit certified copies (paper) of the above mentioned documents. However, upon acceptance students will be asked to send certified copies via post. For upload of documents only pdf documents are acceptable.

Application deadline for Scholarships: For the scholarships the same deadline as for admission to the Master Photonics program applies (March 31, 2011)

Chinese, Vietnamese and Mongolian applicants: Since the certificate of the Academic Evaluation Centres is not required for the application for the scholarship you can send this document later, i.e. upon acceptance. However the certificate of the Academic Evaluation Centres will in most cases be required later on to get admission to the Master program.

German students: We are sorry but German students can not apply for a Photonics Scholarship since these scholarships are exclusively for international students.

Online application system:

http://www.uni-jena.de/asp_online_application%20

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Curtin Engineering Merit International Scholarship 2011

2011-02-01T18:26:00.000-08:00

DeThe Curtin Engineering Merit International Scholarship is available to international students who have completed their first semester of study at Curtin University in 2011 in an eligible course (please refer to the Applicant information PDF attached for a list of eligible courses).

Applicants will need to have demonstrated high-level academic achievement in their studies at a WA College for example Canning College, Tuart College or Murdoch College and obtained a Tertiary Entrance Ranking or equivalent in 2010.

Download:

Application Form (.doc)
Applicant Information 2011 (.pdf)

Opening Date: 17 December, 2010
Closing Date: 22 July, 2011
Faculty: Science and Engineering
Area of Interest: Engineering (Mining / Mapping / Resources)
Scholarship Type: Merit Based
Year of Study: First UG Year

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for the Curtin Engineering Merit International Scholarships:

Be undertaking the first year of their first undergraduate degree, and completed the first semester of full time (100 credits) study with an average of 70.00 at Curtin University, in an eligible course in 2011
Be an international student and hold a valid Student Visa – Higher Education (Subclass 573)
Be a student of a WA College in 2010
Receive a TER or equivalent of 95.00 or above in 2010

Applicable to: Current Students
Nationality: Malaysian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Other Nationalities
Maximum number awarded: 5

Value:

The 25% contribution to student fees will be paid directly to the student fee account at the census date relevant to each enrolled semester. The recipient may be entitled to a refund of 25% of their semester one tuition fees.

Tenable at: Curtin University

Further Information:

Please contact the Scholarships Office
Email: scholarships@curtin.edu.au
Phone: 9266 2992

Criteria:

The Scholarships will be awarded by a selection panel using the following criteria:

2010 TER
Successful completion of semester 1 2011 in an eligible course
Responses in the application form

Guidelines:

Documentation required to accept a Curtin Engineering Merit International Scholarship:

Proof of Citizenship and visa status (Birth Certificate, Passport or Citizenship Certificate)
Proof of attendance at a WA College (eg: certificates)

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Chinese Government Scholarship for International Students

2011-02-01T18:18:00.000-08:00

Chinese Government Scholarship program is established by the Ministry of Education of P.R. 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 manage the recruitment and carry out the routine management of Chinese Government Scholarship Programs.

CATEGORIES OF APPLICANTS AND DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP

Study Program	Duration of Program	Duration of Remedial Chinese Language Courses	Duration of Scholarship
Bachelor’s degree	4-5	1-2 (college preparatory courses)	4-7
Master’s degree	2-3	1-2	2-5
Doctoral degree	3-4	1-2	3-6
Chinese language training	1-2	None	Up to 2
General scholar	1	1	Up to 2
Senior scholar	1	1	Up to 2

1. According to the regulations stipulated by MOE, all undergraduate programs for international students are instructed in Chinese. Applicants with no command of Chinese are required to take the college preparatory courses for one to two years before pursuring major studies. And only by passing the examinations of the college preparatory courses, could they start their university studies.

2. Certain Chinese HEIs could conduct some postgraduate program and non-degree courses for general and senior scholars in English. Please check Directory of Chinese Higher Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program or visit the Website of CSC for details.

3. Scholarship students should complete their study within the due time; duration for scholarship specified in the Admission Notice can not be extended in principle.

APPLICATION

Applicants shall apply to Chinese diplomatic missions or dispatching authorities between January and April every year. Applicants may contact the above authorities for deadlines for application.

CRITERIA & ELIGIBILITY

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good health.

2. Education background and age limit:

- Applicants for undergraduate program must have senior high school diploma with good academic performance and be under the age of 25.

- Applicants for master’s degree program must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.

- Applicants for doctoral degree program must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.

- Applicants for Chinese training program must have senior high school diploma and be under the age of 35, Chinese language is the only subject available.

- Applicants for general scholar program must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study and be under the age of 45, all subjects besides Chinese language are available.

- Applicants for senior scholar program must have master’s degree or above, or hold academic titles of associate professor or above, and be under the age of 50.

VALUES OF SCHOLARSHIP

1. Full Scholarship

- Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for internship, and fee for basic learning materials; and accommodation fee for dormitory on campus;

- Living allowance;

- One-off settlement subsidy after registration;

- Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Program for International Students in China;

- One-off inter-city travel subsidy.

Note:

1) Costs of the laboratory experiment or internship beyond the institution’s arrangements should be self-afforded.

2) Fee for basic learning materials only covers the necessary learning materials prescribed by the host institution, and other textbooks and materials shall be self-afforded.

3) Monthly allowance is granted to the students through the host institution at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):

- Undergraduates & Chinese language students: CNY 1,400 Yuan

- Master’s degree students & general scholars: CNY 1,700 Yuan

- Doctoral degree students & senior scholars: CNY 2,000 Yuan

Scholarship students shall receive their monthly living allowance after registration. New students who register before 15th (15th included) of the registration month will get the full amount of living allowance of that month, and those who register after 15th will get half amount of that month. Students upon graduation will get a living allowance for another 15 days after the graduation date set by the university. The allowance will be terminated from the following month after students suspend their studies, drop school or complete schooling from the university. Monthly living allowance covers school holidays. Scholarship students who missed the monthly living allowance during holidays could be reimbursed upon their return on campus. The allowance will be suspended for at least one month for those students who do not register on time without permission from the university, leave for non-health reasons or are absent from university over a month.

Students who have to suspend their studies for pregnancy or for health reasons are required to go back to their home countries for labor or for treatment. The international travel expenses should be covered by the students themselves. With the university’s approval, the scholarship status can be reserved for up to one year and their living allowances will be suspended during their leave. The scholarship status will not be reserved for those who suspend their studies for other reasons.

4) New students will get a one-off settlement subsidy upon their arrival in China.

- CNY 1,000 Yuan for new students who will study in China less than one academic year

- CNY 1,500 Yuan for new students who will study in China for one academic year and above

5) Fee for outpatient medical service refers to the outpatient expense in the institution’s hospital or the hospitals entrusted by the institution. The students are to cover a certain percentage of expense in accordance with the institution’s regulations.

6) Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Program 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 agencies provide advancement service for insurance expenses, and claim for compensation with relevant payment receipts from the insurance company according to the stipulated insurance articles. For scholarship student, the individual claim will not be accepted by the insurance company.

7) One-off inter-city travel subsidy (each for coming-in and leaving China)

A hard-seat train ticket (hard-berth train ticket for overnight trip) will be provided for scholarship students traveling

From the port of entry upon registration to the city where the admitting institution or Chinese language training institution or preparatory education institution is located;

From the Chinese language training institution or the preparatory education institution to the city where the university for major study is located;

From the city where the institution is located to the nearest port for departure upon graduation.

Meal and excess of baggage should be self-afforded.

In principle, the port of entry is Beijing, or a port of entry near where the university is located.

2. Partial Scholarship

One or several items of full scholarship (one-off settlement subsidy and one-off inter-city travel allowance excluded).

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

The applicants must fill in and provide the following documents truly, correctly and completely (in duplicates).

1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship £¨filled in Chinese or English£©

Those who are available for online application shall fill in and print the application form after submitting it online.

The CSC Online Application System for Study in China is available on http://laihua.csc.edu.cn .

Those who cannot apply online shall contact the dispatching authorities to get the application form and fill it truly, correctly and completely.

2. Highest diploma (notarized photocopy): Applicants shall also provide proof of studying on application. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.

3. Academic transcripts (notarized photocopy): Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.

4. A study or research plan. All applicants are required to submit a study or research plan. It must be in Chinese or in English.

5. Recommendation letters: Applicants for postgraduate studies, or study in China as senior scholars must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors. Applicants who apply in China shall submit the Admission Notice or Invitation Letter issued by the targeted university.

6. Applicants for music studies are requested to submit a CD of the applicants’ own works. Applicants for fine arts programs must submit a CD of the applicants’ own works (including two sketches, two color paintings and two other works).

7. Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the legal documents of their legal guardians in China.

8. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (The original copy should be kept by the applicant. The form printed by Chinese quarantine authority could be downloaded from http://www.csc.edu.cn). The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take medical examination as it is valid for only 6 months.

The above documents should be forwarded to CSC by April 30^th, 2011 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 are not accepted by CSC. Application documents will not be returned.

SELECTION OF INSTITUTIONS AND SPECIALTIES

Applicants can choose one academic program and three institutions as their preferences from the Chinese HEIs designated by MOE. Please check the Directory of Chinese Higher Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program. Only the listed Chinese HEIs in the Directory are available to the applicants for their study in China.

APPROVAL AND NOTIFICATION

1. CSC will assess all the application documents and CSC reserves the right to make necessary adjustments on the proposed institutions, specialties and duration of study. The qualified applications will be forwarded to institutions for academic competence and they will forward their nominations to CSC for agreement. The applications will be regarded as invalid and will not be accepted if they fail to meet the enrollment requirements or the application documents are incomplete.

2. If overseas applicants for degree programs with exemption of examinations are academically ineligible to the proposed programs, the institution reserves the right to decide the academic program they could attend or whether to give them conditional offers for their proposed programs. Students who attend Chinese language courses prior to their university study or those attend the college preparatory program must pass the university entrance examinations or other examinations required before they start their major studies. Students attending the college preparatory program, who fail to pass the required examinations within the due period, shall complete their study as Chinese language students.

3. Applicants are required to enclose the admission notice from Chinese HEIs, if they have, in the documents submitted to CSC.

4. Scholarship applicants academically accepted by Chinese HEIs will be officially awarded the Chinese Government Scholarship with the approval from CSC.

5. Students are not permitted, in principle, to apply to change their specialties, institutions or the duration of study as specified in the Admission Notice.

6. CSC will send the Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201) to dispatching authorities by July 31^st , 2011, who will forward the documents to the students.

Application Deadline : 30 April 2011

Web Link

www.en.csc.edu.cn

Queen Elizabeth II Scholarships, University of Birmingham, UK Share.

2011-02-01T18:15:00.000-08:00

The University of Birmingham is delighted to offer the Queen Elizabeth II international scholarships worth £7,000 towards tuition fees for a one year masters course to graduates of the Universitas 21 (U21) community. These scholarships are offered as a symbol of our commitment to the U21 network and the benefits of international educational co-operation.

Who we are looking for

applicants must be a graduate of a Universitas 21 University
applicants should have an excellent academic background obtaining a good 2:1 equivalent bachelors degree as a minimum
applicants should also demonstrate excellence in an area of their life. This might be outstanding academic achievement, exceptional achievement in extra curricular activities (such as sport, music, managing events or societies) or significant achievement gained either in their working life or through volunteering and service to others
applicants must also outline the contribution they will make to the University of Birmingham as a student and what they expect to gain from studying here

Eligibility

be overseas for fee purposes
have applied for a one year full time masters course and have been issued with a student id number
must not be in receipt of a full fee scholarship from any other source
any application received without an id number will not be considered
be in the final year of a bachelor degree at a partner Universitas 21 institution within the last five years of the proposed date entry to the University of Birmingham
have made adequate financial provision to study in the UK

For information on living cost for the UK please visit the International student Advisory Service Visit official website.

For a list of eligible U21 institutions please visit the U21 official website.

Please be aware that you must have made an application to study at the University of Birmingham before submitting a scholarship application.

For details on how to apply, please click here.

Phd Scholarship in the Saarbrucken Graduate School of Computer Science

2011-01-31T17:19:00.001-08:00

Supported by the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments

The Graduate School at a Glance

An integrated program from BSc or MSc to PhD
Top-notch academic and research training
in computer science
Unparalleled concentration of computer science
research expertise in Europe
International program run entirely in English
Scholarships and other support

Applications may be submitted anytime beforehand, but will be considered in a concerted selection process after the posted deadline. Results can be expected early in the New Year 2011.

The application deadline for uptake in the Winter Semester 2011/12 (October) is 29 April 2011.

What is the aim of the Graduate School?

The Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science provides an optimal environment for pursuing doctoral studies in computer science at an internationally competitive level. As a student, you undergo research oriented training and experience a stimulating and scientifically challenging atmosphere. Advised by internationally renowned scientists, you can participate in one of the many research groups and find your way into top notch research.

Who can apply?

Talented students with strong interest in research who hold a Masters or an excellent Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or in a related field.
[At the time of application the degree need not be conferred yet.]

What is the working language?

All courses, exams, etc. are in English.

How does it work?

After your successful application, you first undergo (depending on your degree) a three semester preparatory phase which consists of research oriented, broad course work adjusted to personal interests. We provide common office space particularly to students in this phase. You have ample opportunity to acquaint yourself with the many computer science research groups in Saarbrücken and to choose a group and an advisor matching your interest.

After passing a qualifying exam, you enter the research and dissertation phase which you spend as a member of a research group. During the entire program there is a comprehensive offering of so-called Soft Skills seminars and courses.

In justified cases, you can be exempted from parts of or even the entire preparatory phase. Also, your courses taken in the preparatory phase can be used towards a Master’s degree, if this is desired.

Can I obtain financial support?

We provide financial support during both phases (of course assuming adequate progress). During the preparatory phase starting after your BSc degree, this support comes in the form of scholarships (800 € per month) or teaching and research support contracts. During the research and dissertation phase, you are supported in the form of stipends (about 1400 € per month) or of research or teaching assistantships.

There are currently no tuition fees, only a student fee of 140 € per semester which gives you free access to public transportation and reduced student rates at the university cafeteria and for many other public services (museums, concerts).

Which are the participating research institutes?

All these institutes are housed right next to each other on the Saarland University campus in Saarbrücken, an unparalleled concentration of computer science research expertise in Europe.

How can I apply?

We ask for the following materials

CV
transcript of all academic records, including all university and high school diplomas (please provide certified English, German or French translations, if your documents are in another language)
a brief statement explaining your motivation for pursuing a doctorate in computer science
2 letters of recommendation (to be sent to us directly by the referees, as prompted by the OAS * please note that only official affiliation e-mail addresses will be considered valid)
if available, TOEFL scores, or equivalent record of English proficiency (TSE, Cambridge Certificate scores), otherwise a short statement with respect to your English qualifications. (Please keep in mind that very good understanding of English will be essential for your success.)
if available, GRE scores

To be considered for the next round of admissions, your complete application materials must reach us by 28 October 2010. Deadline closed!

Next deadline: 29 April 2011 for uptake in the Winter Semester 2011/12 (October).

Please use the online application system: OAS, and follow the instructions there. We cannot guarantee evaluation of applications not submitted via the OAS.

*Only* in exceptional and pre-approved cases can they be sent by traditional mail to

Saarland University
Saarbrücken Graduate School
of Computer Science
Campus E1 3
D-66123 Saarbrücken
GERMANY

or via email as a single pdf-document (except for the letters of recommendation) to
applications “at” gradschool.cs.uni-saarland.de

Application Deadline : 29 April 2011

Web Link

www.cs.uni-saarland.de

12 PhD Fellowships in Fruit Plants Genomics and Molecular Physiology

2011-01-31T17:16:00.000-08:00

Talented and motivated candidates who have, or are expecting to obtain a Master or equivalent degree in a field relevant to the research undertaken within the GMPF programme, are invited to submit their application on-line.

The on-line application is open from 20 January to 18 February (12 pm central European time)
Short listed candidates will be invited for an interview on 13-15 April

Candidates can postulate for one to three specific projects chosen among the 32 proposed ones. For this call, Fellowships are available to support 12 PhD students for 3 to 4 years. Each project is developed as collaboration between researchers at the Fondazione Edmund Mach (FEM) and one or more GMPF partner institutions.

The official working language is English.

About the Fellowships

Fellowships include a salary of 20.000 Euro per year (before taxes), which is provided for 3 years with the possibility to extend it for 1 more year, pending the approval of the Tutor Committee. Students will also benefit of bench fees and reimbursement for travelling to the other partner institutions.

Note that the GMPF PhD programme does not handle requests for registration as PhD student. FEM is a research Foundation and cannot issue the PhD degree. Therefore successful candidates will have to register as PhD students with the University partner of the project or with another University.

Fellow students will have 1 year from when the fellowships starts to register as PhD students. If at the end of the first year the selected candidate is not yet registered as PhD student, the fellowship will stop.

The PhD curricula are carried out according to the rules of the University where the candidate is enrolled. In addition to the official graduate certificate issued by the University, the GMPF PhD Programme issues a specific certificate.

Application

The applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent from a university in the field of Life Sciences or Bioinformatics. It is also possible to apply when the Master’s degree will be obtained after the application deadline. The fellowship can start as early as 1 June 2011 but no later than 1 November 2011, depending on the project.

To apply please fill in the dedicated webform . During the application process you will be asked to include the following documents:

1. Your CV (max. 1 page)
2. A scanned copy of your valid id card (EU citizens) or passport (non EU citizens)
Only applications accompanied by 2 letters of reference sent by the referees will be accepted. Please note that once you “submit” your application, the referees you have indicated will be automatically informed by email that you are applying to the GMPF programme and they will be asked to fill in the dedicated on-line referee form. Referee forms sent by the applicants will not be considered. Please inform your referees early enough to allow them to transmit the letter in time!

Referee form deadline submission: 20 February 2011 (12 pm central European time)

Assessment and selection procedure

Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their curriculum and of the letters of recommendation.

Short-listed candidates will be informed by 25 March and will be invited for a two-days interview to be held at FEM in San Michele all’Adige (Italy) on 13-14 April 2011.

Application Deadline : 20 February 2011

Web Link

www.gmpf.eu

Music Scholarship Award, University of Reading, UK

2011-01-27T18:07:00.000-08:00

The Music Scholarships are awarded for ability in musical performance, judged on the basis of auditions to be held at the University, annually in April. The auditions are adjudicated by a panel normally consisting of the University’s Director of Music, a member of the Institute of Education responsible for teaching in music, and others nominated by the Director of Music.

Vocal awards are offered for all voices (soprano, alto (male or female), tenor, baritone, bass). In the audition candidates will be expected to sight read and may be given aural tests. Fluency in reading conventional notation is normally expected. They will also be required to sing two contrasting pieces totalling no more than 10 minutes. Repertoire does not have to be classical, but the contrast is important. Accompaniment will be provided if required. The audition will include a short discussion of the candidate’s musical background and aims.

Instrumental awards are offered for all instruments. Grade VII or VIII of the Associated Board, where this is appropriate, will be regarded as the normal minimum level of attainment by candidates. In the audition candidates will be required to perform two contrasting pieces of their own choice, totalling not more than ten minutes. Repertoire does not have to be classical, but the contrast is important. Accompaniment will be provided if required. They will also be examined in sight reading. Candidates offering piano or organ will also be expected to sight read from a choral score and to accompany voices or instruments if required. The audition will include a short discussion of the candidate’s musical background and aims.

Those students holding vocal awards will be required to sing in both the University Chamber Choir and the University Chorus, to take singing lessons, and generally to participate in the University’s choral activities.

Those students holding instrumental awards will be required to play in the University Symphony Orchestra and the University Chamber Orchestra, the University Brass Band or other University ensembles as appropriate. Also to participate in and initiate chamber music, to take instrumental lessons, and generally to participate in the University’s instrumental activities. Those holding the keyboard scholarship shall be required to accompany choral rehearsals and to deputise from time to time for the Chorus pianist. Keyboard scholars shall also be given opportunities from time to time to conduct and coach.

Singers and instrumentalists from other traditions will be required to develop a programme which demonstrates their commitment and contribution to the musical life of the University.

All scholars shall be required to perform at least once annually in a university Lunchtime Concert.

The value of the Scholarship Award will be £800. The maximum duration of a Scholarship will be the same as the academic course for which the candidate is applying. Each Scholarship will be reviewed annually by the Director of Music. Scholarships may be withdrawn if the terms are not fulfilled. Students whose course requires them to be absent from the University for a whole year, or who withdraw temporarily from the University for a whole term or more, will not continue to hold their Scholarship during that period, but will be eligible for re-election to a Scholarship upon their return to full-time study in the University.

We have also created the award of an Exhibition; the value of which is £400 per year. The regulations governing Exhibitions are the same as those for Scholarships.

Deadline for applications: Friday 25 March 2011
Auditions: Wednesday 27 – Thursday 28 April 2011

Applications made after the closing date may be considered at the discretion of the University’s Director of Music. There is no charge for competing, and no expenses will be offered by the University to competing candidates.

Every candidate to whom a Scholarship is offered must accept or decline the offer within two weeks from receipt of the offer.

For further information, go to the Music scholarship webpage.

Or contact Stuart Dunlop, Director of Music at Music@Reading; telephone +44 (0) 118 378 8518 or email music@reading.ac.uk.

Full Scholarships for Graduate Study, MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE

2011-01-27T18:05:00.000-08:00

Masdar Institute Graduate Scholarship (for all nationalities to study at Masdar Institute in Abu Dhabi)

Full scholarship is available to qualified talented students who meet Masdar Institute’s high admission standards. The requirements are as follows:

1. A relevant undergraduate degree
Undergraduate degrees must be in the fields of science, engineering, or information technology

2. High CGPA from a recognized university
The minimum CGPA for consideration of admissions is 3.0 on a scale of 4.0

3. High GRE scores
The minimum score required on the GRE Quantitative for consideration of admissions is 700.
There is no cut-off score for the Verbal and Analytical but these scores are also important and evaluated. The GRE exam cannot be waived.

4. High TOEFL (or academic IELTS)
The minimum TOEFL score required is 91 (IBT) on the international TOEFL. The minimum academic IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL/IELTS can only be waived for native English speakers (e.g., Native American or native UK students, etc.).

Students accepted into the Masdar Institute will be offered a full scholarship which includes the following:

100% tuition fee scholarship
Textbooks
Laptop
Medical Insurance
Housing
International students will receive reimbursement for travel expenses (economy class air-ticket) into Abu Dhabi and back home after completion of studies. Travel expenses (return economy class air-ticket) back to the student’s home country at the end of the 1st year of studies will also be reimbursed.
Reimbursement of TOEFL and GRE exam fees (upon registration at Masdar Institute and submission of original receipts)
A competitive stipend per month (cost of living allowance) which is currenlty set at 4,000AED.

The scholarship and benefits are subject to the student maintaining a minimum CGPA as determined by Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and satisfactory progress on their research.

Visit http://www.masdar.ac.ae/

Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship Program for Mid-Career Professionals, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation, USA

2011-01-26T18:55:00.000-08:00

Hubert H. Humphrey fellowships enable Indonesian mid-career professionals to participate in non-degree programs that combine academic course work at the graduate level with professional development activities in the U.S. for a period of one academic year (9 months). Candidates are typically administrators in leadership positions with a minimum of five years of work experience who represent either the public or non-profit private sectors, including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) who are committed to public service.

Applicants will possess:

a Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale)
a minimum institutional TOEFL score of 525 or IELTS of 5.5.

PRIORITY DISCIPLINES

Agricultural Development/Agricultural Economics; Communications/Journalism; Economic Development; Finance and Banking; Human Resources Management; Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration; Technology Policy and Management; Urban & Regional Planning; and Public Health Policy and Management (including HIV/AIDS policy and prevention, drug abuse education, treatment, and prevention). Researchers, treatment providers, prevention specialists, and program planners at governmental or non-governmental organizations will also be considered).

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720.

Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL or IELTS score report.
One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: infofulbright_ind[at]aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

DEADLINE

The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is April 15, 2011.

Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.

To download form click here

Community College Summit Initiative Program, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation, USA

2011-01-26T18:52:00.000-08:00

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State is pleased to announce the Community College Initiative Program. This new international educational exchange program enables individuals from Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey and South Africa to study at a community college in the United States to develop professional skills.

Eligible fields are Business Management and Administration; Tourism and Hospitality Management; Health Professions, including Nursing; Media; Information Technology; Security and Public Safety; and Engineering Science.

ELIGIBILITY

To apply to the program, candidates must:

Have completed a secondary school education; D1, D2, D3 and S1
Preference will be given to High School Diploma
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree are eligible if they are applying in a field different from the field of their degree and have relevant work experience in the field for which they are applying.
Applicants with MA or PhD degrees are not eligible to participate.
Have relevant work experience in the field in which they are applying;
Have English language skills that provide a basis for enrolling in academic coursework following approximately 6 months of intensive English language study in the U.S.;
Submit a complete application; and
Minimum Institutional TOEFL score 500 or TOEIC score 650 atau IELTS 5.0 (only scores less than 2 years old are valid).

U.S. PROGRAM

The Community College Summit Initiative Program will provide funding for round-trip airfare to the U.S.; a living allowance during English language, academic, and practical training program components; tuition costs; health insurance; and cultural enhancement activities. Students will be hosted in groups by community colleges competitively selected to participate in the program. Programs may range from six months to two years in duration and may result in either a certificate or an Associate Degree. Students are required to return home at the end of their program and may not transfer to a four-year U.S. academic institution.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

AMINEF is administering this program on behalf of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State. Please return to AMINEF your complete application package (original application and two copies) by the application deadline that includes:

Completed application form.
Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS score report.
Copy of high school diploma (English translation).
Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

Please send the application package to AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720 NO LATER November 1, 2011.

For additional information, contact infofulbright_ind[at]aminef.or.id.

We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

To download form click here

Boeing Achievement Awards (TAFE), RMIT University, Australia.

2011-01-24T17:58:00.000-08:00

The Boeing Achievement Awards (TAFE) are offered to students of RMIT University in support of Boeing’s International Education Philosophical Guidelines. Specifically, the Boeing Achievement Awards (TAFE) recognise the outstanding achievement of male and female students enrolled in Advanced Diplomas and Associate Degrees in disciplines of significance or merit to Boeing.

Value

The successful student for each award will receive $800 and a certificate of recognition to be presented at the 2011 RMIT Engineering Awards ceremony.
The runner-up for each award will receive $200 and a certificate of recognition to be presented at the 2011 RMIT Engineering Awards ceremony.

Eligibility
Local and international students who as at 1 March 2011 have completed one year (between 120 and 168 credit points) in one of the following RMIT programs:

Associate Degrees:

Information Technology (System Administration)
Engineering Technology (Mechanical)
Engineering Technology (Advanced Manufacturing)
Engineering Technology (Electrical / Electronics)
Engineering Technology (Network Engineering)
Engineering Technology (Design and Development)
Engineering Technology (Systems and Logistics)

Advanced Diplomas:

Engineering (Aerospace – Mechanical)
Engineering (Principal Technical Officer)
Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology (Mechanical and Manufacturing)
Telecommunications Engineering
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Computer Systems Engineering
Electrical Technology
Engineering Design
Computer Science

Selection
The successful students will be selected based on criteria that include (but not limited to) the demonstration of academic achievement, professionalism, teamwork, personal/ self development, innovation, leadership and/ or other outstanding contributions/ qualities.

In determining the successful student, academic results will account for 50% of the weighting.

The Boeing Achievement Awards (TAFE) are managed and awarded by the College of Science, Engineering and Health. The selection panel will be chaired by the Deputy Director TAFE, College of Science, Engineering and Health (or their nominee) and include the Heads of School: Engineering (TAFE) and Life and Physical Sciences (or their nominees).

How to apply
Applicants are to submit a completed RMIT Boeing Achievement Awards application form (DOC 79KB 3p) with a current CV/ resume and any supporting documentation to Rick Ryan, Senior Coordinator, Learning and Teaching (Student Transition, Equity and Diversity) or deliver to the College of Science, Engineering and Health office reception located on level 12 of building 14 on the city campus.

Supporting statement from a staff member
Applications MUST include a supporting statement from a staff member (See section 3 of the application form) who may be your teacher, course coordinator or program coordinator/ manager / leader.

Close date
5.00 pm, Monday 7 March 2011

More information
Please contact Mr Rick Ryan.

Boeing’s International Education Philosophical Guidelines
Boeing’s university relations will partner with strategically selected colleges and universities to:

Enhance the skills required for as many students’ academic and professional success as possible while improving access for underrepresented populations (includes but not limited to financial need, gender, rural and ethnic minorities) and targeting high academic achievers.
Promote interest in continuing higher education for students, faculty and Boeing employees in aerospace areas of interest.
Increase our knowledge of higher education institutions’ intellectual and technical capabilities and their knowledge of our critical skill needs.
Leverage our academic partnerships to enhance Boeing’s visibility/ presence in key geographic markets.

Fulbright DIKTI Doctoral Dissertation Research (DDR) Award, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation, USA

2011-01-24T17:54:00.000-08:00

This research grant is intended to provide U.S. research opportunities for Indonesian university doctoral candidates who are in the final stages of writing their dissertation. The grant duration is for a period of four months. The applicant should have a minimum institutional TOEFL score of 525 or IELTS 5.5. to participate in this program.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at:

Fulbright-DIKTI Scholarship Program
Direktorat Ketenagakerjaan, Ditjen Pendidikan Tinggi
Departemen Pendidikan Nasional
Gedung D lt. 5.
Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Pintu 1 Senayan
Jakarta 10002

Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, institutional TOEFL or IELTS score report.
One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: http://ditnaga.dikti.go.id

We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

DEADLINE
The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is April 15, 2011.

Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.

To download form click here

Ajinomoto Scholarship for ASEAN International Students, University of Tokyo, Japan

2011-01-21T18:17:00.000-08:00

This program enables students from five ASEAN countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam) wishing to enroll in a master’s course (major in one of the sciences) at the University of Tokyo, to secure scholarships before their arrival in Japan. It aims to cultivate individuals capable of leading Asia in the twenty-first century and to contribute to the development of Asia and the world as well as to mutual understanding between these countries and Japan.

Eligibility
Applicants who wish to enroll in a master’s course and major in one of the sciences (except medicine and veterinary medicine) at the University of Tokyo and who fulfill the following requirements and qualifications.

1. Applicants must be citizens of Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, or Vietnam.
2. Applicants must have graduated or be expected to graduate with an excellent academic record (with 16 years of education completed or expected to be completed) and must receive the recommendation of their university president or academic advisor or be otherwise qualified to enroll in the University of Tokyo.
3. Applicants must be under the age of 35 on April 1, 2012.
4. In principle, the applicant must be able to obtain approval of acceptance as a Postgraduate International Research Student (hereinafter “Research Student”), from the University of Tokyo and be registered as a Research Student for April 2012 or October 2012.

However, the applicant may enroll directly as a master’s course student of some graduate schools in the University of Tokyo. In that case, the applicant must be able to obtain approval of enrollment from the University of Tokyo and be registered as a master’s course student for Apr 2012 or Oct 2012.

5. Applicants must acquire adequate Japanese language proficiency that is required in order to research and study in a master’s course, when enrolling as a master’s course student of the University of Tokyo.
6. Applicants must apply from the above 5 countries and be able to attend selection procedures when necessary.
7. Applicants must be in good physical and mental health and have a strong motivation for learning.
8. Applicants must not be receiving other scholarships.

Scholarship Amounts
a) Research Student at graduate school: ¥150,000/month (for max. 1 year)
b) Master’s course at graduate school: ¥180,000/month (for max. 2 years)
c) Examination, Admission and Tuition fees: covered in full
d) Airfare (to and from Japan): covered up approximately to ¥200,000 (equivalent amount for economy class ticket. Actual amount in principle)

4. Number of students to be accepted
1 student from each of 5 countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam)

5. Period of Scholarships
Scholarships will be provided for max. 3 years, 1 year studying as a Research Student and max. 2 years studying in a master’s course. The scholarship will be suspended if the scholarship recipient fails to pass the entrance exam for a master’s course within a year after arriving to Japan if the recipient enters as a Research Student. If the recipient enters as a master’s course student, scholarships will be provided for max. 2 years.

6. Application details of each graduate school of the University of Tokyo
Applicants can enroll as Research Students or master’s course students in one of the sciences (except medicine and veterinary medicine) of the graduate schools in the University of Tokyo. Refer appendix 1 for details.

7. Application Deadline
March 31, 2011

8. Application Documents
1. Application form (Form 1) and study program (assigned form)
2. Transcript of scholastic record issued by the university or graduate school attended (no photocopies, written in Japanese or English)
3. A letter of recommendation from university president or academic advisor (assigned form. Additional recommendation letter would be accepted)
4. Additional documents (Optional) A copy of documents proving Japanese Proficiency of the applicant, such as JPLT result, certificate of attendance to Japanese higher education facilities and Japanese Training institutions may be considered.
5. The documents submitted shall not be returned under any circumstances.

9. Selection Process
1. 1st Screening
The screening will be based on the received documents, such as research activities and study plans, university transcript and the letter of recommendation.

2. 2nd screening
The screening for the successful applicants will be based on the following documents.
a) Necessary document required by the Graduate School that the applicant wishing to enroll.-TOEFL Score, etc. (Refer appendix 2)
b) Certificate of Graduation (or Graduation Letter) or Student Registration Certificate
Note: An interview will be held for 2nd selection (in English or in Japanese)

10. Suspension or Termination of Scholarship
The scholarship will be suspended or terminated, if any one of the following conditions applies to the scholarship recipient: According to the circumstances, the scholarship amount already disbursed may be subject to repayment in full or in part:
a) False information found in the application form.
b) Receives any other scholarship.
c) Fails to pass the entrance examination to a University of Tokyo master’s course within one year after arriving to Japan (recipient who enters as a Research Student).
d) Fails to arrive in Japan by the appointed date.
e) Shows poor academic performance due to absence, lack of desire to study or being unable to keep up research for some reason.
f) Has difficulty continuing to study due to illness or other health problems.
g) Violates the rules and regulations of the University of Tokyo or the Ajinomoto Scholarship Foundation.

11. Selection and Notification
1st Screening Late March – April, 2012
2nd Screening May – July, 2012
Notification of the results July, 2012

For more info visit http://www.ajinomoto.co.th/

The Wightman Postgraduate Scholarship in Architecture at University of New South Wales, Australia

2011-01-21T18:12:00.000-08:00

The Wightman Postgraduate Scholarship in Architecture for Both Local and International Students

Study Subject: Architecture
Employer: UNSW
Level: Postgraduate

The Scholarship is established to assist students to undertake Postgraduate study in Architecture in the Faculty of the Built Environment at UNSW. This Scholarship is available to both international and local students. Scholarship recipients must be undertaking full-time Postgraduate study in the Faculty of the Built Environment at UNSW. The Scholarship is open to graduates from UNSW or from any other institution approved by the Dean of the Faculty of the Built Environment – having completed the degree of Bachelor of Architecture (or its equivalent), or a degree in an Architecture related field, as determined by the Dean. The successful applicant must be enrolled within three months of accepting the award and may, with the permission of the Dean, be permitted to undertake up to 20 hours of paid employment in each week. Each applicant will be assessed on the basis of academic merit. The Scholarship recipient may hold another Scholarship or Award with permission of the Graduate Research School. The Scholarship is tenable for one year only. Previous recipients may re-apply. Completed application forms and any supporting documentation should be scanned and emailed (preferably as a single pdf document) to the Graduate Research School on scholarships.grs@unsw.edu.au by the specified closing date.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 18 February 2011

Scholarship Application Form

Source:
http://www.grs.unsw.edu.au/scholarships/foundation.html#TheWightmanPostgraduateScholarshipinArchitecture

MSc in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology Scholarship 2011/2012, Hong Kong

2011-01-19T17:48:00.000-08:00

Scholarship for International students at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology

Study Subject:Multimedia and Entertainment Technology
Employer:The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Level: Masters

One full tuition-fee scholarship worth totally HK$111,600 is donated from School of Design to encourage outstanding non-local full-time student(s) for the study of the MSc in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology programme on 2011/12.

Eligibility

Non-local full-time student(s) in MSc in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology programme in 2011/12.

Selection Criteria

Consideration will be given to non-local studenti(s) who is given an offer for entry into the full-time stream of the MSc program in 2011/12 and has attained the following duringadmission:

A relevant undergraduate degree;
An accumulated GPA of not lower than 3.75 (or the equivalent);
Class rank will also be considered if available. Applicant must be within the top 5% of his/her graduating class;
The applicant’s university/department international ranking may also be considered;
TOEFL scores for non-English speaking applicants must be 550 or above for the paper-based test, or 213 or above for the computer-based test, or 79 or above for the internet-based test, OR, an overall Band Score of at least 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). OR, Chinese mainland’s College EnglishTest (CET) Band 6. Individuals will also be considered on their own merit by the Scholarship Committee;
Outstanding awards in a relevant field of study will be considered;
Other awards relating to community and environmental concerns will be considered;
Applicant’s portfolio will be considered;
All applicants must produce a Personal Statement in the English language;
Applicants must provide 2 letters of recommendation from their tutors;
Applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.5 each semester in order to continue payments;
This scholarship will be apportioned over 3 installments.

Selection

Shortlisted candidate(s) will be invited to attend a selection interview with the panel thatformed by the Programme Leader and at least one faculty member of the programme.The panel will nominate finalist(s) based on the criteria and recommend to Director of School of Design for final approval.

Scholarship application Deadline: 15 July 2011

Source:
http://www.sd.polyu.edu.hk/web/img/MSc%20Scholarship_Announcement_Oct2010-applicants.pdf

Doctoral Studies Scholarship in Aquatic Ecology at University of Lund

2011-01-18T17:20:00.000-08:00

The aim of the research project is to identify the barriers to dispersal in a microalgal species that forms blooms in freshwater lakes. This research has implications for the understanding of the dispersal of microalgae and microorganisms in general, as well as for predicting the occurrence of new algal blooms. The approach is to determine the importance of physical versus biological dispersal barriers by analyzing the genetic diversity patterns. The current hypothesis is that physical dispersal barriers are important for generating genetic differentiation. Instead, differentiation among microalgal populations might be explained by so called founder effects. Founder effects refer to the dominance of strains or species that arrive first to a new habitat. In laboratory and mesocosm experiments, priority effects and invasion sequence will be investigated in the algal species Gonyostomum semen.

The position will be based at the unit of Aquatic Ecology, Department of Biology, Lund University, in southern Sweden. The PhD project is a part of a larger project financed by Formas (The Swedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Sciences, and Spatial Planning), and will involve collaboration with other PhD students and a group at Gothenburg University (Ass. Prof. Anna Godhe). The project is suitable for applicants who would like to combine ecology and population genetics with molecular biological tools. The practical work will include PCR-based techniques, analyses of population genetic data, algal culturing, and microscopy. Experimental work will be performed both in the laboratory and in the field. In addition, the PhD student will be able to join the Research School in Genomic Ecology (GENECO) in Lund. This program will give access to a network of other PhD students and researchers in genomic ecology, annual meetings, workshops, travel grants to visit other institutions, as well as a career mentor.

Eligibility/Entry Requirements

Requirements for this position are an MSc or comparable degree in ecology preferably with an aquatic and/or molecular ecological specialization. The successful candidate will have very good experience in molecular techniques. A driver’s license is required, as is very good knowledge of written and spoken English.

Application Deadline: February 06, 2011

Web Link

http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/o.o.i.s?id=24914&Dnr=375341&Type=EU

AUN/SEED-Net Master’s Degree Scholarships 2011 in Engineering

2011-01-18T17:17:00.000-08:00

The AUN/SEED-Net Project with support from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) provides scholarships to highly qualified young teaching staff and graduating students/young graduates (i.e., potential future faculty staff) of Member Institutions to acquire master’s degrees in the following nine engineering fields at respective Host Institutions in other countries:

Chemical Engineering (at De La Salle University-Philippines)
Civil Engineering (at Chulalongkorn University-Thailand)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (at Chulalongkorn University-Thailand)
Environmental Engineering (at University of Philippines-Diliman-Phillipines)
Geological Engineering (at Gadjah Mada University-Indonesia)
Information and Communication Technology (at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang-Thailand)
Manufacturing Engineering (at University of Malaya-Malaysia)
Materials Engineering (at Universiti Sains Malaysia-Malaysia)
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering (at Institute of Technology Bandung-Indonesia).

In order for AUN/SEED-Net students to produce high quality thesis research of international standard and to ensure the completion of the master’s degree within two years, AUN/SEED-Net provides vital support, in terms of financial and academic, through joint thesis research supervision, to AUN/SEED-Net Master’s students at all Host Institutions. The joint thesis research supervision will be carried out through the Collaborative Research Program, which has been created by each Host Institution for a few well-defined research themes (or research umbrellas) in consultation with Japanese Field Coordinating University, each of which is a collection of interrelated and progressively conducted thesis research topics. Each AUN/SEED-Net student (including doctoral sandwich student) shall conduct thesis research under one of these research themes.

Besides, according to AUN/SEED-Net Students’ Mobility scheme which is promoted to enable students to benefit educationally and culturally from the experience of learning at other Member Institution(s), Master’s students may be supported to take a course(s) or conduct research at other Member Institution(s) for a short period. Students are advised to consult with their advisors and Host Institution on the necessity, possibility and procedures of their mobility.

Those who complete this Master’s Degree Program with outstanding thesis research are encouraged to pursue a doctoral degree in one of the above nine fields either at Japanese Supporting Universities under the “Doctoral Degree Program in Japan”, or at Host Institutions (in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand) under the “Doctoral Degree Sandwich Program” with co-supervision by Japanese professors, or at the two Singaporean universities (NTU & NUS) under “Doctoral Degree Program in Singapore” .

Moreover, Master’s students who prove outstanding performance and feel interested in upgrading to doctoral level with maximum scholarship period of five (5) years could consult with their Host Institution on the possibility and requirements of being upgraded. Interested students are advised to inform their Sending Institutions in advance for their agreement.

Objectives

To increase the number of high quality Master’s degree holders in engineering at Member Institutions which would be necessary to contribute to a sustainable industrial development of ASEAN countries.
To strengthen the Master’s degree support at the Host Institutions so that the production of high quality Master’s degree holders in engineering needed for the region is materialized within the region in collaboration with the Member Institutions and Japanese Supporting Universities.
To strengthen human networking among teaching staff of Member Institutions and Japanese Supporting Universities.

Target Number of Scholarships
Around 45 scholarships for each Japanese Fiscal Year will be supported (approximately five scholarships for each host field at Host Institutions in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand).

Coverage of Scholarships
The scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses, health insurance, visa fee and airport tax, and a round-trip air ticket, in accordance with the AUN/SEED-Net Project regulations.

Commencement and Duration of Scholarships
The commencement of scholarship should be within the respective Japanese Fiscal Year; that is, awarded students should commence their study within April of the year– March of the next year.

The duration of the scholarship is strictly two years, counting from the day of arrival at a Host Institution. Students who need more than two years to acquire a degree will be expected to self-finance during period of extension.

Note: The AUN/SEED-Net Project, in consultation with the Host Institution, will terminate the award of any student who fails to maintain satisfactory progress at the Host Institution.

Scholarship Allocation
Although even distribution across nine fields and across Sending Institutions are taken into consideration, our scholarship allocation needs to be based on first-in-first-served policy; that is, depending on the submission of admission results from Host Institutions.

Submission Deadline of the Application Form
Applications for the Master’s Degree Program should be submitted, in printed forms, to the AUN/SEED-Net Project by January 31.

Application Deadline : January 31, 2011

Web Link

http://www.seed-net.org/support_scholars_master.php

Huygens Scholarship Programme, Nuffic, Netherlands

2011-01-18T17:14:00.000-08:00

The prestigious Huygens Scholarship Programme is open to excellent students from all countries. It is aimed at talented students who want to come to the Netherlands in the final phase of their bachelor’s studies or during their master’s studies.

The Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science has allocated seven million euros for excellent students coming to the Netherlands under the Huygens Scholarship Programme. There is no fixed number of available scholarships. The actual number is determined by the total cost of the variable components of the scholarships.

PhD applications can only be accepted from excellent students with the Icelandic, Macedonian, Chinese, Croatian or Turkish nationality. Furthermore, the minister has allocated part of the total budget for excellent students following programmes in Dutch language and literature, or Neerlandistiek.

The Huygens Scholarship Programme is highly competitive. To illustrate this: for the 2011 scholarship round it is expected that out of approximately 1,700 applications only 150 candidates will be awarded a scholarship.

Eligibility requirements
If you want to take part in the Huygens Scholarship Programme, you must meet the following requirements:

You are an excellent student: you have obtained excellent results in all your previous studies and you are at least in the top 5% of students in your study or research programme. Please show this in your application file by including, for example, grade lists or reference letters. In case of equivalent qualification preference will be given to applications which show that you are among the top 5%.
The Dutch study programme should be registered in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes. You can find this information in the Dutch nomination letter provided by the Dutch host institution.
You should be in the final phase of your bachelor’s studies, or studying towards a master’s degree in the Netherlands, and your study must be used to earn a degree at the Dutch institution.
Scholarships are only awarded for studies lasting at least 6 months, but no longer than 24 months. In case of equivalent qualification preference will be given to applications for 12 to 24 months.
Your studies or research in the Netherlands must constitute a deepening and broadening of your previous studies.
If you are already a graduate, you must have graduated less than one year ago.
It is possible to do research or practical training, but it must form part of your studies (a programme on the CROHO list), i.e. you must receive study credits for it. In case of equivalent qualification preference will be given to applications for study programmes.
At the start of the academic year (1 September) in which you study in the Netherlands, you must be no older than 35 years of age. In case of equivalent qualification preference will be given to a younger candidate.
You must have already attended a programme of education (e.g. high school or above) in a country outside the Netherlands.

Your Huygens application must include:

a signed printout of the digital application form (required document);
your personal Huygens nomination letter 2011 (required document);
your curriculum vitae;
copies of relevant diplomas, certificates and transcripts;
a reasoned account of your motivation for wanting to study or do research in the Netherlands (about one side of an A4-sized sheet);
two letters of reference;
a copy of your passport or identity card.

Scholarship amount
The Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science has allocated seven million euros for international excellent students coming to the Netherlands under the Huygens Scholarship Programme.

There is no fixed number of available scholarships. The actual number is determined by the total cost of the variable components of the scholarships.

Please note that 2011-2012 academic year starts on 1 September 2011. All scholarships awarded will start from that date, and not earlier. It is possible to start later in the academic year, but before 1 March 2012.

The scholarships include the following components:

a generous contribution towards tuition fees or towards bench fees for the PhD thesis;
a monthly allowance of € 1,380 (this includes a standard contribution towards healthcare insurance);
visa fees (standard contribution);
a one-off payment towards international travel costs (standard contribution based on nationality);

The average value of scholarships awarded in 2010 was € 36,000.

Closing date
The complete application, both the digital application form and application documents on paper, must be received by Nuffic before 1 February 2011. Applications which have not been submitted both digitally and on paper or which are incomplete will not be accepted.

Download the list of Huygens Scholarship Programme contact persons

Nuffic
Reception
Huygens Scholarship Programme-INT
Kortenaerkade 11
2518 AX The Hague

Visit http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/scholarships/scholarships-administered-by-nuffic/huygens-scholarship-programme

Practical Traineeship for Foreign Students of Natural and Technical Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry

2011-01-17T17:39:00.000-08:00

Practical training placements for students of the above mentioned subjects are arranged by the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE). Within the DAAD, unit 514 is the German National IAESTE Committee.

Duration
Usually, traineeships are two to three months in duration with various firms, institutions of higher education and research institutes. In individual cases, traineeships of extended duration can be arranged.

Value
Trainees are usually paid EUR 650 per month; however, the DAAD is unable to grant any additional funds to cover travel costs.

Requirements
Specific information on conditions of eligibility is available from the National IAESTE Committee. Requirements regarding language proficiency of German differ greatly; some firms require their foreign trainees to have a good knowledge of German, many others however only ask for some basic knowledge necessary for communication at work. In some cases a good knowledge of English is sufficient. Training placements recruited in Germany are offered exclusively by the responsible National IAESTE Committee abroad, which in turn arranges placements for German university students. Apart from those offered via this route, the IAESTE program has no other internship places available for individual applicants.

Application papers
Precise information on when to submit applications is available from the National IAESTE Committee of the applicant`s home country. Students of the stated subjects interested in a training placement in Germany should address the National IAESTE Committee in their home country.

Their address is:

IAESTE AUSTRALIA
P.O. Box 649
Hawthorne, Vic 3122
Australia

Visiting address:
Room AS 202
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, Vic 3122
Australia

Tel: +61 3 9214 8577
Fax: +61 3 9819 0834
E-mail: Australia@iaeste.org

Homepage: http://www.swin.edu.au/iaeste

Senior Clinical Training Scholarships at University of Cambridge

2011-01-17T17:36:00.000-08:00

These Scholarships provide an outstanding opportunity to study for a postgraduate qualification. One Scholarship is available from 1 April 2011 and one from 1 July 2011. The Scholars will be trained in all aspects of small animal surgery, including soft tissue and orthopaedics. The training programme is approved by the European College of Veterinary Surgery, and the Department is an Approved Centre for the RCVS Diploma in Small Animal Surgery (orthopaedics).

The Scholarships are for one year in the first instance, renewable for periods of one year up to a total of three years. They are subject to an initial monitoring period of six months, and to review on an annual basis.

The Scholars will be required to register for a Certificate and/or Diploma in the appropriate field. The training programme requires participation in the Department`s clinical service, including the out-of-hours rota, in addition to small-group teaching of veterinary students.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD £ 20,970 Year one

Applicants must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying them for membership. Completion of an ECVS recognised internship or a minimum of two years` experience in small animal practice is essential.

Informal enquiries: contact Sorrel Langley-Hobbs on sjl41@cam.ac.uk Application form (SCTS1) and information pack about the Scholarship: contact Melissa Large on 01223 337055, quoting title of the Scholarship, or download from http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/news/

Closing Date : 18 February 2011
Interview date: 09 March 2011

Send completed application form, curriculum vitae, covering letter and additional documents specified to Melissa Large, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 OES, or email recruit@vet.cam.ac.uk by closing date.

http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/

PhD Position in Biometrics at University Goettingen, Germany

2011-01-14T17:53:00.000-08:00

The Research Training Group 1023 „Identification in Mathematical Models: Synergy of Stochastic and Numerical Methods“ at the University of Göttingen invites applications for an immediately available 3-year (= 2-year + option for 1-year extension) PhD Position (Doktorandenstipendium/ DFG-scholarship).

The focus of our Biometrics research group (www.stochastik.math.uni-goettingen.de) at the Institute for Mathematical Stochastics (IMS) is on the development of novel models and methods for fingerprint recognition. Dissertation projects can interdisciplinary combine the potentials of stochastics, statistics, numerics and computer science for providing new solutions to exciting challenges in the coinciding areas of biometrics, pattern recognition and image processing.

Essential qualifications are a master degree, diploma or a comparable degree in mathematics, computer science or a related scientific field.

Preferred:

Good skills in written and spoken English
Programming skills (e.g. Java, C++, Matlab, R)
Experience in mathematical or statistical imaging

Background in geometry, pattern recognition or image processing is advantageous. We expect creativity and independence, the ability to work and communicate within a team of scientists from different disciplines.

The scholarship of the DFG Research Training Group 1023 are based on the support rate granted by the DFG and amount to EUR 1365,- per month with a monthly supplement of EUR 103,-.

The advancement of equality at the IMS goes without saying; in particular, we are striving to increase the percentage of women in the science sector. Severely disabled persons with equal qualifications will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.

For further details, please contact: Prof. Dr. Axel Munk, munk@math.uni-goettingen.de Phone: +49 (0) 551 39 172111.

Please send your application indicating Code: Biometrics including CV, a brief statement of research interests and contact details of two referees until 1st February, 2011 to steffi.greiner@mathematik.uni-goettingen.de or via postal delivery to: Steffi Greiner, Secretary, Institut für Mathematische Stochastik, Goldschmidtstr. 7, D-37077 Göttingen, Germany.

Please visit also www.stochastik.math.uni-goettingen.de/fileadmin/IMS/Dokumente/Stellen/BiometricsPhD.pdf