Mexican Government Scholarships

Mexican Government Scholarships

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico has officially opened its Call of Scholarships to receive applications from Non-Mexican citizens interested in applying for any of the following types of activities for the calendar year 2009: Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree, medical Specialization; Research Fellowships; Post-doctoral Study; Visiting Professors; Specialization; Artistic Fellowships; Expert Conferences; Research on Mexican Studies; Research on the Mexican Revolution; Research on the Mexican Independence. Please refer to PDF for further details.

Other information websites about Mexican educational institutions are: www.anuies.mx ; www.conacyt.mx; and www.edumexico.org.

Availability
This scholarship is offered to an unspecified number of people. Open for applications until August 7, 2008.

Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is unspecified (total may vary). This award is to be used for research. This scholarship is paid unspecified.

Research Information
This scholarship is for any field of research. Most disciplines except dentistry, plastic surgery, marketing, accountancy, advertising & bus admin

Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. You can download a PDF with more information about about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Web Address: http://becas.sre.gob.mx

Scholarship to Singapore (NTU)

ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship for International Qualifications at NTU

The ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarships are offered by the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) for students from the Association of South East Asian Nations, or ASEAN (except Singapore). ASEAN comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The scholarship is tenable for an undergraduate degree programme on a full-time basis at NTU.

Eligibility Criteria
All nationals (citizens and permanent residents) of a member country of ASEAN (except Singapore) are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Candidates offering international qualifications should have outstanding academic results and extra-curricular activities.

Application Procedure
Category D applicants (International)

Application for ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship for Category D applicants is open.

As the scholarship is offered to students admitted to NTU, applicants have to first submit the on-line application for admission to NTU. After successful submission of the on-line application form, please apply for the scholarship here by keying in the application number assigned to you. This on-line ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship application form is only applicable to international applicants with international qualifications.

Applicants will need to submit a recent passport-size photo (digital image) with the following specifications at the end of the application form;

• GIF format (’gif’ extension)
• File size around 60 Kbytes
• 400(Width) by 514 (Height) in pixels

Interview
Only shortlisted applicants would be informed of the scholarship interview schedule.

Application Period
The same closing date for application for admission applies. Closing date is between 15 December 2007 to 31 March 2008, depends on the international qualifications.

Terms and Conditions
The scholarship covers the entire duration of the undergraduate studies on condition that scholars maintain a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 3.5 over 5. The academic performance is monitored on a semester basis.

If the scholar decides to terminate the scholarship prematurely, the university reserves the right to impose a repayment on a case-by-case basis.

The scholarship covers the following:

• Tuition fee directly payable by students (after Tuition Grant)
• Living allowance of $4,300 per annum

There will be no bond apart from the 3-year bond applicable to all foreign students under the Tuition Grant Scheme.

A recipient of the scholarship may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, grant or award without the prior approval of NTU.

Please note:
Please satisfy yourself of your eligibility for the application before submitting the application form. False information or willful suppression of material facts will render your application disqualified, or if the Scholarship is awarded to you, the award will be invalid and you will be required to pay back the amounts received.

Eligible Programmes
The scholarship offered is for the pursuit of any of the following undergraduate programmes:

Accountancy, Aerospace Engineering, Art, Design & Media, BioEngineering, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences & Chinese Medicine*, Business, Business & Computing, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry & Biological Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Maritime Studies, Materials Science & Engineering , Mathematical Sciences, Mathematics and Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics & Applied Physics, Psychology, Sociology

* Covers only for the first 3 years in NTU.

Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Student Services Centre, Level 2
42 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639815
Tel: (65) 67905806/7
Fax: (65) 67946510
E-mail: adm_intnl@ntu.edu.sg
Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/

Scholarship to UK (Q. Margaret U. )

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
PhD Studentships
School of Drama and Creative Industries

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a research led institution specializing in high quality research that touches people’s everyday lives.

Our postgraduate research students are a crucial part of the research community. Each student works with a dedicated team of academic supervisors and receives training in key areas of research. Research students who receive bursaries are expected to participate in the learning and teaching of undergraduate students.

The School of Drama and Creative Industries offers highly regarded undergraduate programmes in Acting, Drama and Theatre Arts, Theatre Production, Performing Arts Management and Costume Design and Construction. The School has particular strengths in practice-based research in production and performance.

QMU is making funds available for up to 7 PhD studentships in our distinctive research areas. Successful applicants will have all fees waived for three years and will receive support with living costs. Within the School of Drama and Creative Industries studentships are available in:

• Contemporary Scottish Theatre
• Acting for the camera
• Site-specific performance in Scotland
• Management in the Performing Arts

Practice-based projects, or research topics informed by practice, will be welcomed.

In addition, applications are invited for research proposals in the field of Television Drama. This project will be jointly supervised with the School of Social Sciences, Media and Communication.

Interested? Visit our website:
http://www.qmu.ac.uk/research_knowledge/bursarycomp08.htm
or email: researchdegrees@qmu.ac.uk

Scholarship to Canada ( Saskatchewan )

University of Saskatchewan
MSc or PhD Opportunity in Food and Bioproduct Sciences

A M.Sc. or Ph.D. student is sought in support of the Protein Quality and Utilization Program within the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. The research area focuses on biopolymers as functional ingredients for food. Specifically, the project will investigate protein-polysaccharide interactions at the molecular level, and their resulting impact on structure-forming properties in food.

Qualifications
Applicants must be highly motivated to pursue a research career. Candidates should have a strong background in chemistry, biochemistry, food science or one of the natural sciences. Furthermore, interested individuals holding a four-year Bachelor’s degree in one of the aforementioned fields ought to have a minimum cumulative weighted average (University of Saskatchewan grade system equivalent) of 75% before considering submission of an application.

The ability to work independently is necessary and excellent oral and written communication skills are required. A successful application to the College of Graduate Studies and Research at the University of Saskatchewan will be required. Information on College admission requirements and application forms can be obtained at http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/.

Stipend
A stipend is available for the duration of the M.Sc. and Ph.D. studies.

Starting Date
The project is to commence once a suitable candidate has been identified.

For Further Information
Contact Dr. Michael Nickerson (ph. (306) 966-5030, fax (306) 966-8898).

How to Apply
Send your Curriculum vita, contact information, a complete College of Graduate Studies and Research application, and a covering letter stating how your background and qualifications match the position. Please quote position #mn2007.02. Mail your complete package to:

Graduate Secretary
Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences
College of Agriculture and Bioresources
University of Saskatchewan
51 Campus Drive
Saskatoon SK S7N 5A8 CANADA

Scholarship to Japan ( ADB )

Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program
Funded by the Government of Japan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.

Qualified citizens of developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), who intend to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, Management, Science & Technology and other development-related fields are invited to apply for scholarships under the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program. upon successful completion of the graduate, the scholars are expected to return to their countries and contributes to its socioeconomics development. Scholarships are awarded for graduate studies at designated institutions in courses of study approved by ADB. The Program especially welcomes qualified women applicants who have limited financial means to obtain university education.

Level of Education
Postgraduate (Diploma, Masters and Doctorate Degrees)

Duration
From 1 to 2 years.

Coverage
Tuition Fees, books, subsistence and housing allowance, insurance, economy airfare and research subsidy.

Number of Scholarship
Enroll 300 scholarship from 20 developing countries

Academic Institutions
click here

Eligibility Requirements
Prospective applicants must have:

• be a citizen of an ADB developing member country
• have at least 2 years work experience
• have gained admission to a approved course in a designated institution
• be in good health
• not more than 35 years old at the time of application (Staff of ADB and the designated institutions and their close relatives are not eligible to apply)

Application Requirements

• Applicants should obtain application forms from the designated institutions of their choice and submit the completed form and required documentation to the Institution.
• Applicants should indicate on the application form that they wish to be considered for an Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program.
• ADB will select the scholars from among those admitted by the institutions
• A separate application to ADB is not necessary

Important points to consider when applying for ADB-JSP

• No separate application to ADB is necessary.
• The completed information sheet, together with all copies of academic records, should be sent to the institution at least six months before the start of the program that you wish to join.
• Only candidates who have been offered admission and endorsed by the participating academic institutions will be considered for the scholarships by ADB.
• Scholarship awards are intended for the scholars only; no provision is made for spouses or dependents.
• Completion of the information sheet or admission by the academic institution does not mean that you have been accepted for a scholarship; you should not take any action with respect to your current employment or otherwise, until you have been informed by the institution that you have been awarded a scholarship.
• Candidates who have been awarded ADB-JSP scholarship are not eligible for a second ADB-JSP scholarship.

For further information
ADB - Japan Scholarship Program FAQ

ADB-Japan Scholarship Program
Office of Cofinancing Operations
Asian Development Bank

Postal address: P.O. Box 789, 0980 Manila, Philippines
E-mail: adbjsp@adb.org
Fax: + 63 2 636 24444; + 63 2 636 2456
Web site: http://www.adb.org/JSP/

Visit us: Room 7662 East
Asian Development Bank
#6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City
0401, Metro Manila, Philippines

Scholarship to Korea ( Seoul National University )

Seoul National University

POSCO Asia Fellowship for Master's Program

POSCO Asia Fellowship at GSIS SNU 2008-2009

The POSCO Asia Fellowship is a scholarship program designed to invite promising Asian graduate students to the Master’s Program at the Graduate School of International Studies(GSIS), Seoul National University(SNU), supporting their studies at one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in Korea. The fellowship, offered by the POSCO TJ Park Foundation, covers full tuitions for up to 4 semesters at GSIS-SNU and monthly living stipends for two years in Korea.

A total of 9 fellowships for this year have been awarded to students from Asia. The POSCO Asia Fellowship Foundation has continued to expand the scope of its social contributions and hopes to provide additional Asian countries with more scholarships in the future. For the Master’s program at GSIS SNU AY 2008, Asian universities are invited to recommend students to the Fellowship.

Fellowships are provided to promote mutual understanding between Asian countries and Korea, and to strengthen professional abilities of Asian elite students. Knowledge sharing projects such as the POSCO Asia Fellowship hope to benefit the different societies, economies, and cultures of the world.

Financial Support

Number of Selection AY 2008	Tuition	Duration	Monthly Stipend	Duration
5	Full	4 semesters	KRW 1,000,000 (USD1,050)	24 months

*Please note that the POSCO Asia Fellowship program only provides tuition and monthly stipend. The program is NOT responsible for other additional spending such as dormitory, travel expenses, visa fee, books, etc. You must be able to manage to pay such costs with the monthly stipend the Fellowship provides.

Eligibility and Requirements for Admission

• Submitted documents become the property of SNU and will not be returned to the applicants.
• Documents that are not in English or Korean must be accompanied by an English or Korean notarized translation. Please submit the original documents as well.
• International applicants with unusual cases and individual circumstances may be given special consideration.

Eligibility for Application

• Applicants must be an Asian National.
• Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
• Common Requirements
  1. He or she holds a Bachelor’s degree;
  2. He or she is not a citizen of Korea;
  3. His or her parents are not citizens of Korea

Required Documents
Form download

1. One completed Application Form (Form 1)
2. Study Plan and Personal Statement (in English, no particular format)
3. Two letters of Recommendation (Form2) from the university the applicants are currently attending in his/her country
4. Official documents:
   • Official Undergraduate Studies Transcript
   • Notarized Certificate of a Bachelor’s Degree
   • Undergraduate School Graduation Certificate
5. A copy of the applicant’s passport (or other official document indicating your nationality)
6. Copies of both parents’ passports (or other official documents indicating parents’ nationality)
7. Official document indicating parent-child relationship between the applicant and his/her parents
8. TOEFL score report
9. Optional materials: certificates of relevant work experiences, test scores and/or other achievements

Application Instructions
Please observe the following instructions before beginning your application.

Form 1: Application Form (SNU Form1)

• Form 1 contains your personal information. Please specify your desired area of study, using Appendix of this booklet as a reference.
  Indicate the college or professional school and corresponding major.

Form 2: Recommendation (SNU Form2)

• Two letters of recommendation from the university is required.
• Complete your part of this form and give it to the professor along with a stamped and addressed envelope. Be sure to give him or her adequate time to complete the forms before the application deadline. A recommendation should be sealed in an official envelope and signed across the back by the professor.

Study Plan & Personal Statement

• The Study Plan should state your academic goals and career aspirations. You may include questions that you hope to answer through your program of study and/or a timeline for how you plan to meet your objectives. It is advised that you review the requirements for the desired degree.
• This is an opportunity for you to convey information about yourself and your accomplishments that could not be adequately expressed through other portions of the application.
• Include family background, academic achievements, extracurricular commitments and accomplishments, volunteer work, employment experience, and your reasons for applying to SNU. You may even include personal interests such as music, art, sports, etc.

Transcripts, Graduation Certificates, Degree Certificates

• These documents detail your academic achievements and are required from every institution you attended in the past.
• Transcripts must provide a record of the courses you have taken in each year of study along with the final grades. If an institution cannot provide a year-by-year record, then the school official must at least provide us with a list of the disciplines you have studied (i.e. English, Biology, History, etc.) and a summary of your achievements in each.
• Please submit official transcripts issued directly by the institutions you have attended. You must also submit official evidence of the conferrals of all degrees, diplomas, or professional titles showing the date of the conferrals (month and year).

English usage Proficiency Test Scores

• Applicants must possess a superior level of English uage proficiency(Recommended scores of TOEFL CBT 240 / IELTS 6.5 or above)

Admissions Process
All submitted applications and materials will be thoroughly reviewed by the GSIS SNU faculty and the Foundation(1st Round). Fellowship Candidates will then be selected and will be individually notified. Fellowship Candidates who successfully completes his/her application will enter into the 2nd Round of the process. During the 2nd Round, the Candidate must pass through the SNU admissions process. Of the students who qualify the SNU admissions process, 5 students will be granted the POSCO Asia Fellowship.

Application Timeline
Seoul National University’s fall semester begins on 1 September.

Please note the following important dates:

* Exact dates will be announced in mid February on http://gsis.snu.ac.kr.

	Admission to Fall Semester	Notes
Application Deadline	Mid March 2008	An application should be completed and required documents received by GSIS SNU before this date.
Fellowship Candidates Announcement	End March 2008	Results will be provided to applicants individually
Admissions Decision Announcement	Mid June 2008	Results will be posted on the SNU website (www.snu.ac.kr) or (http://oia.snu.ac.kr), and provided to applicants, as well.
Registration for Classes	25-29 August 2008	Specific dates and other info will be included in the Certificate of Admission sent to admitted students.
First day of Classes	1 September 2008

Note: If the deadline falls on a public holiday, it will automatically be moved to the next day.

Submitting Your Application

• Applicants whose forms and supporting documents are incomplete or unsatisfactory will be disqualified from the admissions process.
• A high volume of connections are anticipated on the deadline; completing the application prior to the deadline is highly recommended.
• To apply for admission to SNU, it is required to register on-line at http://admission.snu.ac.kr (exact date not finalized yet) and pay the registration fee by credit card. There is no need to send the fee to the GSIS bank account, previously provided. The fee is slightly elevated from last year and is US $90 or KRW 82,000. Once registered, the student must send an e-mail to gsis@snu.ac.kr stating his/her internet registration number.

. Original documents should be submitted. If unavailable, however, copies must be authorized by the originating institution before they are submitted.
. Documents that are not in Korean or English must be accompanied by a notarized Korean or English translation. Please submit the original document as well.

Address:

Nakyoung Lee
International Program Coordinator
Office of International Cooperation & Career Development
Graduate School of International Studies
Seoul National University
San 56-1, Sillim-Dong, Gwanak-Gu, Seoul 151-742, KOREA
E-mail: gsis@snu.ac.kr / Tel: 822-880-8506 / Fax: 822-879-7368

Obligations

• Participation in a field trip or a round table conference twice a year prepared by the Foundation.
• Submission of a report on your activities in Korea in the third semester and a copy of your master’s thesis.
• Student must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above of 4.3 each semester to preserve scholarship eligibility.

Important Notes for All Applicants

• All documents should be in English or Korean. Documents in another uage should be accompanied by a notarized English or Korean translation.
• If any of the submitted materials contain false information, admission may be rescinded.
• Original documents should be submitted. Should they be unavailable, however, copies must be authorized by the originating institution before they are submitted.
• Students whose graduations were pending at other institutions during the time of application should submit their Graduation Certificates and the Certificates of their degrees to their departments within 15 days after the first day of after enrollment at SNU.
• Be sure to make and keep photocopies of all completed forms. Submitted documents become property of SNU and will not be returned to the applicants.
• Admitted students may not defer enrollment to a later semester. Students who wish to defer enrollment must reapply.
• Please note that SNU issues the Certificate of Admission for VISA application only to admitted students.
• After the admission, you must be able to maintain a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.3. The students unable to maintain the required grades may not be entitled to the fellowship and in worst case, severed from the SNU program.

General Information GSIS SNU Academic Programs (pdf download)

Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS), Seoul National University (SNU) website

scholarship to USA ( U of Utah)

University of Utah Scholarships for International Internships in Political Studies

Hinckley Institute of Politics
The University of Utah

he Hinckley Institute of Politics’ nationally recognized internship program provides local, state, and national internships and is now expanding its international internship program due to a generous donation from Asian philanthropist Li Ka Shing. The Hinckley Institute offers University of Utah undergraduate students scholarships of up to $4,000 for international internships in cities across the world. Scholarships are available to students who secure a Hinckley International internship or set up their own international internship and have it approved by the Hinckley Institute. The goal of the international internship program is to provide students an experience in global public policy, service, business, and politics as well as foster greater understanding among peoples, cultures, and governments.

The scholarship amounts vary from $500 to $4,000, depending on country, costs, and financial need. The amount of scholarship awards will vary depending on the number of applicants, internship costs, demonstrated financial need, academic record, and experience.

Internship Location
The Hinckley Institute sends students to a variety of locations around the globe. Locations include: China, India, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Belize, Scotland, Ethiopia, Bolivia, Mozambique, Ecuador, Ghana, and Thailand. Internship locations vary from semester to semester and the list of international internships is continually expanding as further opportunities become available. The Hinckley Institute also sponsors students who obtain global internships through the U.S. State Department and other organizations.

General Information

• Students may apply to receive an international cash award scholarship through the Hinckley Institute ranging from $500 to $5,000 to assist with tuition, travel, housing, and living expenses. To apply for an international scholarship, fill out and turn in the International Scholarship Application.
• Students must register for political science 4900 credit (3-12 hours) during the semester in which they intern
• Students are primarily responsible for finding their own housing (the intern host office may assist with this process).
• Students must obtain a passport and visa to travel. For more information on visas, click here.

Requirements

• Competitive GPA
• Junior or Senior status (students may intern one semester after graduation, but they must still register for credit)
• Undergraduate students only
• Available to students of all majors

Preferred

• Language skills
• Students who have completed previous Hinckley internships in Washington, DC, the Utah Legislature or with local/state agencies
• International Experience, Study Abroad Experience

How to Apply
Visit the Internship Application webpage for information about how to apply for Hinckley internships.
Application Deadlines
We recommend that you complete your international internship application two semester prior to the semester in which you wish to intern. Deadlines are subject to change based on internship availability. Please contact the Hinckley Institute for more information.

Spring 2008 - January 7 - May 1, 2008
Summer 2008 - May 12 - August 15, 2008
Fall 2008 - August 25 - December 12, 2008

Please contact Courtney McBeth at (801) 581-8501 for more details or visit the website.

Scholarship to Italy ( Politecnico di Torino)

Politecnico di Torino Undergraduate Scholaship
in Textile Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering
Call for Applications for the 2008/2009 Academic Year

The project offers international students the possibility to receive a scholarship and other benefits to graduate from the Politecnico di Torino attending a Bachelor of Science (BS) course in Textile Engineering at the Biella campus.

The initiative is promoted by the Politecnico di Torino and is supported by Unione Industriale Biellese, which coordinates the scholarships sponsored by Italian textile companies and associations.
General information on the Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering course

Location: Biella (Cittร Studi university campus)
Language in which the courses are held: English
Length: 3 years

The activities will begin in September 2008.

For more information on the Biella university campus, please visit the Cittร Studi website.

Requirements

• Having not Italian citizenship or being an Italian citizen who has obtained a secondary school diploma abroad
• Being at least 18 years old (by 31/12/2008)
• Meeting the minimum requirements for the admission to Italian university. For further information, please visit the Entry requirements page.
• In the countries where it is required, having successfully passed the state-level university admission exam (e.g. Gao Kao in China)
• Knowledge of the English language, preferably demonstrated by an international certification (students who do not provide such certification may be asked to conduct a telephone interview to test their knowledge of English)
• Not having enrolled in a Bachelor of Science course of the Politecnico di Torino before the 2008/2009 academic year
• Not being the recipient of other scholarships, Italian or foreign.

Obtaining a degree at the Politecnico di Torino
To graduate at the Politecnico di Torino, students must attain a total of 180 credits, including exams and the final dissertation. The time required to graduate is approximately 6 semesters. However, the effective duration is also dependent upon each studentโ€™s capacity. Note also that the time required for the compulsory Italian course, which will begin in early September, before classes start, is not considered in the estimated duration of the program.

Please note that scholarship recipients must attend their course for its entire length (3 years โ€“ 180 credits). Students who have already attended other university courses can ask for a credit transfer up to a maximum of 10 credits per year (30 credits in total). Please note that credits achieved in preparatory courses or in the first year/second year in systems where preuniversity education lasts 10/11 years can not be taken into account.

Scholarships
Selection criteria
Applicants will be selected based on their previous academic career and on their Curriculum Vitae.

Amount of the scholarship

• The gross amount of the Biella Campus scholarship is 10.000 Euro per year (30.000 Euro for the complete period). The exact net sum is dependent upon the individual tax conditions of each student, which can be verified only upon the arrival of the student.
• The amount of the scholarship will not be increased in case the student will need more time to graduate than indicated.
• The allocation of the scholarship is dependent upon the submission, within 10 days from the arrival in Italy of the student, of the original documentation, which must correspond with the documentation attached to the online form (see the “Selection outcomes” section on the website).
• Payment of the scholarship occurs periodically. The first instalment is dependent upon the possession of the relevant documentation (residence permit, Italian fiscal code, and bank account in the name of the scholarship recipient), all obtainable upon arrival in Italy; for this reason, the first instalment is not paid at the moment of arrival at the Politecnico di Torino, but in the course of the following month.

Requirements to maintain the scholarship

• Given that it is not possible to combine the benefits received from more than one scholarship, students who are assigned another study grant while receiving the Biella Campus scholarship must promptly notify the Politecnico di Torino.
• Payment of the scholarship will be suspended if the academic performance of the recipient does not meet a satisfactory level.

How to apply
To apply, students must, under the penalty of being excluded from the selection process:

COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Deadlines:

• 1st application period: 8 p.m. (Italian time) on February 10th, 2008.
• 2nd application period: 8 p.m. (Italian time) on May 10th, 2008.

Click here for application procedures and more information about this scholarship.

Specific contacts for Bachelor of Science

• For Scholarship
  International Relations Office: international.relations@polito.it
• For Admission
  Incoming Students Office: international.admission@polito.it

Scholarship to Canada ( Ryerson U. )

Ryerson University
PhD Studentships and Postdoc Fellowship
in Spacecraft Design, Dynamics and Control

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Ryerson University has a strong and vibrant research programme involving the development of pico- and femto-satellites (weighing less than 1 kilogram) under Dr. Krishna Kumar, a well known international expert in the area of spacecraft dynamics and control.

Two PhD studentships are available in his areas of research starting from Fall 2008. One Postdoctoral fellowship is available immediately. Dr. Kumars areas of research include Dynamics and Control of Space Systems, Orbit and Attitude Dynamics and Control, Formation Flying, Microsatellite systems, Pico- and Femto-Satellites using Nanotechnology and Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS). To pursue research in these exciting areas, the candidates should have a masters degree in Mathematics/Physics/Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/ Electronics/Computer engineering with a strong background in dynamics and control systems, mathematics, system designas well as high GPA and TOEFL score. The candidates with experience in designing real-time controllers and communication systems are also preferable.

Interested candidates should send (preferably by email) latest by December 30, 2007, their resumes along with names and contact information of three references as well as copies of research papers to:

Dr. Krishna Kumar, Associate Professor
Canada Research Chair in Space Systems Engineering
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Ryerson University
350 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5B 2K3
Tel: 1-416-979-5000 Ext. 4908
Fax: 1-416-979-5056
Email: kdkumar [at] ryerson.ca
Website: http://www.ryerson.ca/~mechgrad/faculty.html; http://www.kdkumar.com

Scholarship to Denmark ( Aarhus U.)

University of Aarhus
PhD Scholarship in International Business Law

Aarhus School of Business
University of Aarhus

Handelshรธjskolen
Aarhus Universitet

PhD Scholarship
Centre for International Business Law

Scholarship no.: 544-0104

The Centre for International Business Law (CIBL), a research centre at Department of Law, at Aarhus School of Business (ASB), University of Aarhus, is advertising one PhD fellowship available as at January 1, 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Only applicants with projects within the research profile of CIBL will be considered. The research of CIBL is focusing on the legal aspects of the internationalisation of firms and on the internationalisation of business law itself. More detailed information about CIBL can be found at www.asb.dk/research/centresteams/centres/cibl.aspx.

More information on the position can be obtained from Centre Director Karsten Engsig Sรธrensen, tel. +45 8948 6335, e-mail: kas@asb.dk.

PhD students in Denmark work under very favourable terms: They are employed on a full-time basis for three years and receive a salary in the entire period. The salary is enough to cover all necessary accommodation and living costs and for leading an active life. A PhD student does not pay university fees.

PhD students at Aarhus School of Business, University of Aarhus (ASB), work under almost the same terms as other research staff, i.e. they have their own office space with a computer, incl. Internet access, email, phone etc., as well as access to secretarial assistance etc. Moreover, expenses in connection with the scientific work are covered, e.g. participation in research courses and academic conferences in Denmark and abroad.

There are also good and well-paid job opportunities in Denmark for people with a PhD degree, both within and outside the university sector.

A PhD student in Denmark must complete an individually planned PhD course programme within the relevant research area and conduct a research project under the supervision of experienced senior researchers. The PhD student is also expected, as part of the programme, to spend some time (up to six months), with coverage of travel and accommodation expenses, at another โ€“ often foreign โ€“ research institution. During the programme, the PhD student is further expected to gain teaching experience within the subject area as well as experience with other forms of dissemination of research results. ASB also finances participation in relevant PhD courses and scientific conferences. In addition, it is expected that PhD students participate in and contribute to the other activities of the Centre.

Conditions of employment
The PhD fellowship has duration of three years. Graduates and students expecting to complete their study programme in the near future may apply for the fellowship. The employment is covered by a national collective agreement.

Under the so-called 4+4 programme, the PhD student will enrol before the final year of the Masterโ€™s programme and the duration of the programme will thereafter be four years. A postgraduate fellowship has duration of 2ยฝ years and is directed at graduates with a minimum of two years of work experience.

The applicantโ€™s research potential will be the determining factor for a positive academic assessment. Exam results will also be assessed. For further information on admission criteria and ASB’s PhD programme, please go to: http://www.asb.dk/research/phd.aspx.

If you have any questions about the fellowship etc., please feel free to contact Henrik Scriver, deputy head, tel. +45 8948 6560, e-mail: hsc@asb.dk.

Application
The application must be submitted on a special application form which can be downloaded from: http://www.hha.dk/sekr/fuu/anskemaeng.doc or requested from Kirsten Hedegaard Fynsk, tel. +45 8948 6567, e-mail: kihf@asb.dk.

The following material must be submitted:

• Application form (scholarship no. 544-0104)
• Project description (max. 5 pages), including the expected theoretical and methodological approach
• Outline of PhD course programme
• Graduate diploma (including a list of all grades)
• CV
• Other material, if any (e.g. publications), which should be taken into account in the assessment

The application and attachments must be submitted in sets (without binding) in five copies by ordinary mail to:

Aarhus School of Business
University of Aarhus
Management Office
Fuglesangs Allรฉ 4
8210 Aarhus V
Denmark
Attn.: Kirsten Hedegaard Fynsk

or via e-mail to kihf@asb.dk.

Questions about the preparation of the project description may be directed to Centre Director Karsten Engsig Sรธrensen, tel. +45 8948 6335, e-mail: kas@asb.dk.

Deadline for application
Tuesday 20 November 2007 at 12:00 noon. The applications will subsequently be assessed by an expert assessment committee, and applicants will receive the committeeโ€™s assessment of the individual application and the response to the application from ASB approx. one month after the expiry of the deadline for application.

The assessment of the application comprises an overall assessment of the applicant and his or her qualifications. Particular weight is attached to the project proposal, the grades obtained by the applicant in the study programme, and to whether the applicant, during the study programme or in another manner, has displayed special skills in writing major papers, e.g. a thesis.

Aarhus School of Business is part of University of Aarhus. It currently has 480 permanent employees, including 240 researchers. ASB holds the international EQUIS accreditation awarded by the EFMD (European Foundation of Management Development).

Researchers at ASB cover most fields of research in management, economics, business communication and law. ASB has developed a large international network in these fields.

More than 7,000 students are enrolled at the university. Study programmes include six-semester bachelor programmes, four-semester masterโ€™s programmes and three-year full-time PhD programmes as well as part-time MBA and diploma courses.

The scientific staff of the Department of Law includes 20 researchers of whom 7 are full professors. There are also a number of PhD students.

Further information about Aarhus School of Business can be found at: www.asb.dk
University of Aarhus: www.au.dk

Scholarship to Denmark ( Copenhagen U.)

Copenhagen Business School
PhD Scholarships in Corporate Finance and Energy Economics

PhD scholarships at the Department of Economics

The Department of Economics invites applications for two vacant PhD scholarships within the following research areas:

• Corporate governance/corporate finance (one scholarship)
• Energy economics (one scholarship)

The scholarships within corporate governance/finance and energy economics are related to specific grants from the Danish Social Science Research Council. The scholarship on corporate governance/finance is embedded in a research project entitled “Families and Firms: The impact of family risk and organization on the governance of closely held corporations”, directed by Prof. Morten Bennedsen (mb.eco@cbs.dk). The scholarship on energy economics is embedded in a research project entitled “Risky Power: Choice of technology, security of supply, and market power in power markets”, directed by Prof. Peter Møllgaard (hpm.eco@cbs.dk). Both projects are described in some detail at the department’s home page http://uk.cbs.dk/econ (”Research Projects”).

Application deadline: 12 October 2007 at 12:00 noon.

For further information please contact: Patrick S. Gram, tel.: +45 3815 2578, e-mail psg.eco@cbs.dk. Information about the department may be found at www.cbs.dk/

General information:
To be awarded a scholarship, one must be enrolled as a PhD student. Enrolment is dependent on the acceptance of an application, including a short project description prepared in co-operation with a member of the scientific staff at the Department. The description of the research project should contain a presentation of the intended focus problems, including the theory and methodology expected to be used.

A PhD scholarship runs for a period of 3 years and is only awarded to applicants with a Master’s degree. The successful candidate has a strong background in economics and quantitative methods.

The scholarship stipulates that the holder carry out tasks equivalent to 840 work hours.

Salary and appointment as a PhD student will be in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Central Academic Organisation.

In addition, all applicants must submit an application that includes a completed compulsory application form, copy of Master’s degree certificate or other certificates of a corresponding level, brief curriculum vitae (CV), and a list of papers and publications.

A committee of experts in the field in question will consider all applications. Assessment of the applicants will be based on the quality and relevance of the project, including an evaluation of the applicant’s ability to accomplish it.

If it is not stated elsewhere the application must be submitted in triplicate.

Compulsory application forms, guideline, and further information on scholarships and the Doctoral Programme

The application must be submitted to:

Copenhagen Business School
Department of Economics
Porcelænshaven 16A, 1
DK-2000 Frederiksberg
att.: Patrick S. Gram

Marked “PhD – 33-2883″

Applications received by e-mail or discs will not be taken into consideration.

All interested researchers irrespective of age, sex, race, religion, or nationality are invited to apply for the position.

Visit this page to download the Data Sheet needed for application.

Scholarship to Australia (Queensland)

University of Queensland Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students in Business

UQ Business School and School of Tourism
Faculty of Business, Economics & Law

Four one-year scholarships, each valued at $1500, are available from the UQ Business School and School of Tourism to be awarded to outstanding Australian and International students who are admitted to the Bachelor of Business (BBus) at the UQ Ipswich Campus in 2008.

Eligibility & Benefits
Four one-year scholarships are available, each worth $1500

Basis of Award

• Criteria based on Year 12 Overall Position, or international equivalent. Interviews may be required;
• Personal statement regarding high school involvement and community involvement;
• Personal reference from Principal, Head of Year, or other teacher; and
• Previous study of business, business communication, commerce or computing, hospitality, sport, travel, tourism at school or college is not a requirement for enrolment in the Bachelor of Business, nor for application for the scholarships.

Application Procedures

• Download Application Form or visit the UQ Business School or the School of Tourism
• Closing date for applications 5pm on Friday, 28 March 2008
• For further enquiries contact Sheenagh Kelley or phone on 3381 1307

How to submit your application

Why study Business of Business at Ipswich

Scholarship Rules
Scholarship Criteria
Download Application Form

Scholarship to Korea (Cheju)

Cheju National University MS Scholarship Leading to PhD at Department of Advanced Micro Mechantronics

There is a vacancy at the Department of Advance Micro Mechatronics for a student in M.S. leading to Ph.D./Ph.D program at Cheju National University, Korea. The professor is willing to finance the studentโ€™s education COMPLETELY through the research fund he has. The student should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and prior work experience in Robotics, Controls, Computer Vision, AI and 3D Motion Planning can apply in confidence.

If somebody matches these requirements then he can send his resume + copy of degrees certificates to me or at amm [at] cheju.ac.kr for onward submission to the professor. There is no strict requirement for high GPA. Only experience and quality of work will be considered.

This is a very lucrative position and we are running short of time so please apply as soon as possible.

Submitted by:
Muhammad Asif Ali Rehmani
MS Student
Department of Advance Micro Mechatronics ,
Cheju National University,
Cheju 690-756, South Korea
Ph: +82-64-754-713
Cellular: +82-10-5160-1978

Scholarship to Korea (Gyeongsang)

Gyeongsang National University Graduate Students Positions in Robotics

Intelligent Robots& Systems Laboratory GSNU is looking for competent science and technology brains with creative and experimental spirit and enthusiasm.

Applicant Requirements :

• Applicants (who can work for robotics or related projects) must have at least Bachelor degree in any engineering or science principles.
• Majors: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science.
• Skillful programming knowledge C++ and/or Visual C++ are recommended, Applicants with additional knowledge in graphic API (OpenGL, OpenInventor, OSG, ODE ) are more preferred.
• Proficiency in English speaking and writing is required.
• A Master, PhD , Master-PhD Integrated degree are applicable.
• The graduate students will get full scholarship without paying education fee.
• Monthly salary ranges from US $300 to $700 depends on the applicant¢s experience, capability, and degree to support living expenses.
• University housing can be arranged on request.

If you interested in this position, please send your resume & transcript to Professor Jungwon Yoon, ( jwyoon [at] gnu.ac.kr, fax: 82-55-762-0227) through email or fax. Please feel free to contact Prof. Jungwon Yoon for further questions. We are looking forward to your application.

Contact:
Jungwon Yoon, Ph.D.
Gyeongsang National University
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Jinju, Gyeongnam 660-701, South Korea
Homepage: http://robot.gnu.ac.kr
Tel: 82-55-751-6078
Fax: 82-55-752-0227

Scholarship to Japan (Komai)

Komai Fellowship Program in Social and Cultural Science

The Komai Fellowship Program was inaugurated under the auspices of late Mr. K. Komai, the first chairman of the Hitachi Scholarship Foundation, to encourage interactions between Southeast Asian countries and Japan in the field of social and cultural science. In this program, fellowships are offered to the scholars and researchers in Southeast Asian countries who have keen interest in conducting the research on Japan such as Japanese culture, Japanese economy and Japanese industry under the following conditions.

Term of Fellowship
Maximum three (3) months
* The fellowship begins on the day of the grantee’s arrival in Japan and ends on the day of departure from Japan. The fellowship cannot be extended.

Contents of Fellowship
The Foundation will support the following costs and expenses.

• Travel expenses: Economy class round-trip airfare between the nearest airport of the grantee’s university and the airport in Japan, the travel expenses between the airport in Japan and the place of grantee’s research affiliation, and the travel expenses to visit the office of the Foundation.
• Maintenance allowance: ¥17,000 a day
  * This rate is applied to the number of nights the grantee stays in Japan.
• Research travel allowance: At cost but up to ¥100,000
  * If the grantee wishes to receive this allowance, the travel plan and the recommendation letter of the Japanese host scientist should be submitted to the Foundation for review and approval in advance. This plan should relate to the proposed research.

Application and Selection

• Eligibility and qualification of applicants
  • The faculty members who belong to the universities invited by the Foundation (see Eligible Universities listed below)
  • Majoring in social and cultural science
  • Research proposals have to be related wholly or in substantial part to Japan
  • Firm position or profession in the university
  • Below 45 years of age (as of November 30, 2007)
• Application procedure
  Application shall be endorsed by the President’s office of the university to which the Foundation has offered the fellowship award and submitted to the following address through the said office by November 30, 2007 using the registered mail. Neither personal nor direct application to the Foundation is accepted.

  The Hitachi Scholarship Foundation
  21F Akihabara UDX Building
  14-1, Soto-Kanda 4-chome
  Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8010
  Japan

  Application shall be submitted with all the documents as required below and the application missing any of them will be automatically rejected. The Foundation reserves the right to request any other additional documents

• Documents required for application
  The research plan should be discussed in detail with the host scientist in Japan before making application and reflected to the proposal in the application form. The documents required are one (1) original and one (1) copy of
  • Type written Application Form along with 3cm x 4cm size photograph
  • Letter of recommendation from the head and/or dean of the faculty to which the applicant belongs
  • Letter of acceptance from the host scientist
  • List of publications by the applicant
  • Proposed schedule for the research

  * The Foundation reserves the right to distribute a copy of the above documents to any person for the purpose of evaluation and selection. A copy of the above documents will also be distributed to the proposed Japanese host scientists of the finally selected applicants.

• Method of selection
  1. Preliminary selection
     The Selection Committee of the Foundation will conduct preliminary selection based on the application documents.
  2. Interview
     The preliminary-selected applicants will be interviewed by the representative(s) of the Selection Committee of the Foundation at their universities.
  3. Final selection
     The Selection Committee of the Foundation will make final selection after the interview.
• Criteria of selection
  • Support by the senior management of the applicant’s university on his/her research
  • Academic performance and achievement by the applicant
  • Proposed plan and significance of research
• Schedule of selection
  End of November –> Deadline to submit application
  December - January –> Preliminary selection based on the application documents
  February - March –> Interview of preliminary-selected applicants at their universities
  April - May –> Final selection
  * The result of selection will be informed to the applicant through the President’s office of his/her university in June 2008, and the successful applicant is requested to come to Japan by the date agreed with the host scientist in Japan.

Preparation for Entry to Japan
The grantee is required to obtain a valid entry visa from a Japanese embassy or consulate before coming to Japan. The Letter of Award issued by the Foundation is necessary to be attached to this application of visa.

Visit to the Foundation
The grantee is requested to drop by the office of the Foundation in Tokyo before going to the place of grantee’s research affiliation. He/she is also requested to come to the office of the Foundation to report the result of research briefly on the
way back to his/her university.

Accommodation
The grantee is responsible for finding his/her own accommodation. As some universities and institutions have their own accommodations, it is recommended to inquire the host scientist about their availability.

Bank Account
The grantee is requested to open an account at a Japanese bank upon his/her arrival and inform the Foundation of the bank account details sending a copy of bankbook.

Liaison
The grantee should keep in close contact with the Foundation and keep them informed of any change of his/her address or other pertinent matters.

Report
The grantee is required to submit to the Foundation a report on his/her research and activities in Japan within one (1) month after completion of the fellowship. When his/her research is presented for publication or dissemination, the Foundation’s support should be acknowledged in an appropriate way. A copy of such publication or offprint is requested to be sent to the Foundation.

Insurance
The Foundation will buy the following insurance for the period from the date of the grantee’s departure from his/her home country until the date of his/her return to his/her home country. However, illness contracted before the grantee’s arrival in Japan, chronic disease and dental care will not be covered.

• Death from injury: ¥15 million
• Treatment of injury: Up to ¥2 million
• Death from illness: ¥2 million
• Treatment of illness: Up to ¥2 million

Compliance with the Laws and Regulations
The grantee must abide by the laws and regulations of Japan.

Suspension or Termination of the Fellowship
The grantees of the Komai Fellowship Award must stay in Japan during the term of the fellowship and devote themselves full-time to their intended research. They shall not be employed in Japan with or without remuneration during the period of fellowship unless such employment has been specifically approved by the Foundation. The Foundation may withdraw this fellowship and terminate payments if it judges that the foregoing terms and conditions are not observed in good faith.

Eligible Universities

• Indonesia
  • University of Indonesia
  • Bandung Institute of Technology
  • Gadjah Mada University
  • Surabaya Institute of Technology
• Malaysia
  • University of Malaya
  • Malaysia University of Technology
• The Philippines
  • University of the Philippines
• Singapore
  • The National University of Singapore
• Thailand
  • Chulalongkorn University
  • Chiang Mai University
  • Khon Kaen University
  • King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
  • King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
• Vietnam
  • Hanoi University of Technology
  • Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology

Komai Fellowship Application Form

Application deadline may vary, thus contact your university for further details about the fellowship.

Scholarship to Japan ( TO DAI )

University of Tokyo Master’s Scholarship Program in Sustainability Science

Master’s Program in Sustainability Science is a new International master’s program to train internationally-minded professionals that can help create a sustainable society. All lectures and practical courses will be carried in English, and those that complete the program are presented with a “Master of Sustainability Science“.

This program started in October, 2007 as a cross-sectional program between five departments in the Institute of Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, also supported by Transdisciplinary Initiative for Global Sustainability (TIGS), the University of Tokyo and Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science (IR3S).

This program will provide students with the basic knowledge and concepts necessary to build a sustainable society and features a unique curriculum which emphasizes exercises that enable them to master a diverse set of skills. Students from many different specializations and cultural backgrounds give serious thought to issues related to sustainability through exercises and projects and acquire practical knowledge and skills by stimulating one another intellectually.

Admissions
Principally, there are two ways for admitting to Master’s Program in Sustainability Science (MPSS):

• an international admission for international applicants (those without Japanese nationality) through a screening of application materials so that students from abroad may participate
• an entrance examination held in August in Kashiwa, Japan.

International Admission by a Screening of Application Materials
Admission of international applicants (those without Japanese nationality) to MPSS is determined by examining application documents, so that students from abroad need not to visit Japan only for taking an examination.

In Addition, MPSS expects students to concentrate on their study, therefore the program will prefer qualified students with sufficient financial source, i.e. scholarships.

As a candidate for the 2008 MPSS, there is a possibility to apply for either of following three scholarships through the program.

International Admission to 2008 Master’s Program in Sustainability Science (MPSS), With the University’s President Scholarship

• This scholarship is available only for 2008 April Enrollment.
• Application Due: January 15, 2008
• Please refer to the following web page: The University President’s Scholarship

International Admission to 2008 Master’s Program in Sustainability Science (MPSS), With Asian Development Bank (ADB)-Japan Scholarship

• For 2008 October Enrollment
• Citizens in Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s developing member countries can apply. Please check the eligibility first at: ADB web site
• This scholarship is a part of “International Graduate Program at Division of Environmental Studies (ADB-Japan Scholarship)”. For more detailed information, please refer to the following web site, Kashiwa International Office web site
• Application Due: December 31, 2007
• Topics of short essays

International Admission to 2008 Master’s Program in Sustainability Science (MPSS), With Japanese Government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) or “Monbukagakusho”) Scholarship

• For 2008 October Enrollment
• Application due: middle of January, 2008 (to be announced)
• Please refer to the following web page: Japanese Goverment (MEXT:Monbukagakusho) Scholarship
  Entrance Examination
  This examination is held in August in Kashiwa, Japan. Any applicants regardless of nationality can take this entrance examination, but all the applicants should visit Japan for taking this examination, even if you don’t live in Japan.

  This examination consists of first stage (a screening based on application materials and short essays) and second stage (an English test (submission of TOEFL score sheet, a TOEFL-ITP exam, or both) and an oral examination).

  “Guidelines for Applicants” is open to public in every April.

  Past Entrance Examinations
  Admission in 2008

  Contact

  • For international admissions
    Kashiwa International Office
    The University of Tokyo
    Rm#124, Environmental Studies Building
    5-1-5, Kashiwa no ha, Kashiwa City
    Chiba, 277-8563, JAPAN
    TEL: +81-4-7136-4558/4557
    FAX: +81-4-7136-4559
    Email:

  For entrance examination
  Admission Office of Graduate School of Frontier Sciences
  Transdisciplinary Sciences Building, 1F
  Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, the University of Tokyo
  5-1-5 Kashiwa no ha, Kashiwa city, Chiba 277-8561 JAPAN
  TEL: +81-4-7136-4009
  Email:

  Master’s Program in Sustainability Science, Graduate School of Frontier Science, the University of Tokyo website

Scholarship to Singapore (ASEAN)

Singapore Scholarship for Undergraduates from ASEAN Countries

*Application for the Singapore Scholarship for Academic Year 2008/2009 is now open except for Brunei & Malaysia.

Application for Brunei and Malaysia will be open in March 2008 after the respective results for the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) are released.

The Singapore Scholarship was announced by then Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Goh Chok Tong, at the 6th ASEAN Summit in December 1998. The objective of the Singapore Scholarship at that time was to help alleviate the problem of educating young people in the ASEAN countries due to the regional economic crisis.

The Singapore Government awards the Scholarship to Government-endorsed students from the other member countries of ASEAN. Each scholarship is for a full-time undergraduate degree course at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS) or the Singapore Management University (SMU). All disciplines except Architecture, Law, Biomedical Sciences/Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dentistry and Medicine are open for application. The duration of each scholarship is for three or four years, depending on the discipline.

The award is based on merit and places will be allocated by open competition. If necessary, a one-year bridging or foundation programme, in addition to the undergraduate studies, will be provided.

Eligibility
Citizens of ASEAN member countries (except Singapore) are eligible to apply for the Singapore Scholarship.

Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, a good command of English and meet the entry requirements for NTU, NUS and SMU. They are:

• Brunei Darussalam
  - completed General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a pass in English and 3 other ‘A’ level subjects
• Cambodia
  - currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Cambodian university
• Indonesia
  - completed Indonesia SMU Ujian Akhir Nasional (UAN)
• Lao People’s Democratic Republic
  - currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Laotian university
• Malaysia
  - completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
  - completed General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a pass in English and 3 other ‘A’ level subjects
  - completed UEC examinations
• Myanmar
  - completed at least 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Myanmar university
• Philippines
  - currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Filipino university
• Thailand
  - completed Thai Mathayom 6 examinations
• Vietnam
  - currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Vietnamese university
• Candidates have to complete the above requirements within a 3-year period prior to the date of application.

What is offered

• The Singapore Scholarship is tenable for the minimum period required to obtain the respective degrees at Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore or Singapore Management University. It covers full tuition fees and a living allowance of S$4,300 (covering meals, transport, textbooks and course materials during school semester) per academic year. In addition, a separate full accommodation allowance based on the room rates at each university or designated hostel will be provided during school semester.
• One return economy class air ticket is provided for the Scholar’s passage from his/her home country to Singapore for the duration of studies determined by the Singapore Government. No additional assistance will be provided for other travel expenses.
• A recipient of the Scholarship may not concurrently hold any other Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant or Award without the prior approval of the Singapore Government.
• There is no bond imposed on the Scholarship by the Singapore Government. The Scholars are expected to return home to contribute to the development of their countries upon graduation.
• The scholarship is open to applicants who have not gained admission and are currently not studying at the Singapore Universities.
• The Singapore Government reserves the right to terminate the Scholarship if the Scholar’s academic progress is unsatisfactory or his conduct is in violation of the university’s rules and regulations.

Application Procedures
Application for the Singapore Scholarship must be submitted on the prescribed application form (The application form and supporting documents must be of A4 size and printed on one side only). Please contact the Singapore Embassy/ High Commission/Consulate-General in your capital city for a copy of the Singapore Scholarship brochure and application form. You may click here for a softcopy of the application form for AY 08/09.

Applicants will be required to submit a typed-written essay of about 300-500 words. The essay is an important part of your application.

All supporting documents have to be attached. Those supporting documents that are not in English must have a certified translation in English. Translation and certification of transcripts and academic records have to be done by your educational institutions.

Applications must be endorsed and submitted by their respective ASEAN Governments. The relevant agencies to endorse the application are:

• Brunei Darussalam
  - Ministry of Education
• Cambodia
  - Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport Cultural Relations and Scholarships Department.
  Contact Person: Mrs Kan Neary
• Indonesia
  - Bureau of Foreign Co-operation
  Department of National Education
  Gedung C, Lantal 6
  Jl Jend. Sudirman
  Senayan
  Jakarta
  Tel No: 001-6221- 571 1144 ext 2603
  Fax No: 001-6221- 574 6395
  Contact person: Ibu Yun Widiati, SH
• Lao People’s Democratic Republic
  - Mr Ouam Sengchandavong, Director General
  (Department of Planning and International Cooperation)
  Ministry of Education
  Vientiane
  Lao PDR
  Tel No: 214722
  Fax No: 216006
• Malaysia
  - Public Service Department, Training Division OR respective schools of the applicants
• Myanmar
  - Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development
  Foreign Economic Relations Department
  Building No (1)
  Nay Pyi Daw
  Tel: 067-407342
  Fax: 067-407027
• Philippines
  - Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and Department of Foreign Affairs
  Key TESDA contact: Ms Kathy Aguilar (Tel: +632-817-8095)
• Thailand
  - Ministry of Education, Bureau of International Cooperation
  Contact Person: Ms Komutee Yamolanan
• Vietnam
  - Director General
  International Relations Department (Ministry of Education and Training)
  49 Dai Co Viet Street
  Hanoi, Vietnam
• Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. Documents submitted separately from applications will also not be considered.

  Please also note that most shortlisted nominees will take the entrance examinations set by NTU or NUS. All shortlisted nominees will also have to undergo an interview conducted by interviewers from NTU , NUS and SMU. The entrance examinations and interviews will be conducted in the respective ASEAN countries.

  The decision of the Singapore Government on the selection of Singapore Scholarship recipients is final.

  Further details
  For more information on the Singapore Scholarship, please check our website: http://www.scp.gov.sg or contact the Singapore Embassy, High Commission or Consulate-General in your country. You may also write in to:

  The Singapore Scholarship
  Technical Cooperation Directorate
  Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  Tanglin
  Singapore 248163
  Tel No: (65) 6379 8000
  Fax No: (65) 6479 3357
  Email: mfa_scp@mfa.gov.sg
  Website: https://app.scp.gov.sg/index.asp

  Download: Singapore Scholarship Application Form AY 08-09

Scholarship to Singapore (Goh Geng Swee)

Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship for Undergraduate Student

The Goh Keng Swee Scholarship is a private scholarship set up by the Singapore financial community, and is administered by the Association of Banks in Singapore. The scholarship is awarded to 3-4 individuals from the Asia-Pacific region, who are of sound character and outstanding intellectual ability, for them to pursue undergraduate studies in approved areas so as to develop their potential as leaders in these fields. These scholarships are tenable only at local universities in Singapore.

Eligible Programmes
The scholarship will be for the pursuit of undergraduate degree commencing August 2008. The course of study should preferably but not necessarily be relevant to the financial sector. All programmes will be conducted in English.

Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, a candidate must:

• be a citizen/passport holder of selected Asia-Pacific region (The selected Asia Pacific regions are Brunei, Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, PRC, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, Cambodia, Korea, Lao PDR, Taiwan and Myanmar)
• be preferably below 25 years of age;
• have an acceptable English score;
• have outstanding GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent qualifications acceptable for admission to the intended course of study at the Singapore university concerned;
  Applicants are to apply to Singapore university for AY2008/09 on their own. Only those who are successful in obtaining placement on their own merit will be considered for the Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship.
• have a good record of participation in co-curricular activities that hightlight leadership qualities.

Application Procedure
Application form and more information on the scholarship can be obtained from the Singapore Embassy or Singapore High Commission in the target Asia Pacific region. Should you have further enquiries, please contact the following officers:

• Ms Evelyn Susan Lek ( evelyn_susan_lek@psd.gov.sg )
• Ms Lim Ai Kheng ( ai_kheng_lim@psd.gov.sg )

Selection for Scholarship Consideration
Candidates found suitable for scholarship consideration will be notified in May 2008. Candidates not shortlisted will not be notified.

Application Period
Application starts on 19 November 2007 and ends on 31 December 2007.

Terms and Conditions of Award
The scholarship covers:

• Tuition and other compulsory fees
• Maintenance allowance
• Economy air passage:
  • from country of residence to Singapore at beginning of programme
  • from Singapore to country of residence at end of programme
  • from country of residence to Singapore to serve the bond, if scholarship recipient is assigned to work in a company based in Singapore.

Bond
Successful candidates will be required to work for three years upon completion of their studies either in:

• an approved company in Singapore; or
• an approved Singapore-based company in their home country.

The placement of scholars to serve their bonds will be determined by the Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship Fund.

Scholarship to UK (Lancaster, MBA)

Lancaster University MBA Scholarships

For the 2008/09 programme, the Lancaster MBA is offering three types of scholarship. In each case, you can only be considered for these once you have already been offered a place on the programme.

The Lancaster MBA Director’s Leadership Scholarships
A number of scholarships up to £5,000 are available for highly motivated self-funded candidates from any part of the world. In awarding these scholarships we will be looking for evidence of exceptional leadership qualities in your career to date.

Closing dates: 14 March 2008 and 16 May 2008 (two rounds of scholarship selections)
No decisions can be made until after the closing date.

Lancaster MBA Open Scholarships
Several scholarships of £1,000-£3,000 are available to self-funded candidates. Selection for these scholarships will focus on the insights provided by your business and managerial experience, and how these, together with your interpersonal skills, can be used to enhance learning and group work on the Lancaster MBA.

Closing dates: 14 March 2008 and 16 May 2008 (two rounds of scholarship selections)
No decisions can be made until after the closing date.

Lancaster MBA E-Fellows Scholarship
Designed for German-speaking students and sponsored exclusively for members of the German website e-fellows.net, this merit-based scholarship provides a tuition waiver covering upto a maximum of 50% of the programme fee (equivalent to £8250, approx €11,000). The selection process focuses on the leadership skills or potential demonstrated by candidates in their academic and/or professional life.

Further details of the e-fellows scheme and its corporate sponsors can be found on e-fellows.net site: www.e-fellows.net

Closing date: 14 May 2008.
Decisions will be taken by mid-June.

PLEASE NOTE:
For all of these Lancaster MBA scholarships, we can only consider you once you hold an offer of a place on the programme.

For further information, please contact the Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) MBA team.

LUMS website

Scholarship to USA ( IMF PhD )

USA & Canada
Japan - IMF PhD Scholarship at North American Universities

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies in Economics. This is a scholarship awarded by the International Monetary Fund to high achieving Asian nationals currently pursuing or intending to pursue a PhD in Macroeconomics or a related subject at a leading North American university.

Background:
In 1996 with financial support from the Government of Japan, the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies was created to train selected Asian nationals as applied economists to work at the IMF or in their national governments.

Award:
The scholarship covers all reasonable expenses for two years of graduate study in macroeconomics or a related subject, including one round trip airfare, full university tuition and fees, medical insurance, books and living expenses. The scholarship has an internship component at the IMF.

Qualifications:

• A national of an IMF Asian member country.
• Able to complete their PhD program by the age of 33 so not older than 27 at the time of applying.
• Academic background in macroeconomics or a related subject.
• Interest in working at the International Monetary Fund or in government.
• A record of high academic achievement. Minimum GPA of 3.3; Minimum Average GRE Score of 600 in Quantitative and Analytical; 500 Verbal.

Procedure for Applying:
Students generally apply for the Japan-IMF Scholarship either the year before beginning their graduate studies in economics or in their first year of graduate school at a leading North American university. The following must be provided by each applicant:

• A completed application form
• A one-page personal statement of not more than 250 words explaining the applicantโ€™s interest in working as an IMF economist and career goals, previous academic studies and future research subjects, and other information as to the applicantโ€™s background
• A university transcript for the applicantโ€™s prior studies and, if already a graduate student at the time of graduation, a current university transcript
• An original or a photocopy of the applicantโ€™s GRE and TOEFL scores. (Applicants can use the code number 8401 for their TOEFL and GRE scores to be reported directly to IIE). Note: TOEFL is not required if applicant has an undergraduate or masterโ€™s degree from a university located in the United States or the United Kingdom
• A copy of one of the applicantโ€™s applications to a leading North American university. Please do not send academic papers or materials other than those requested above. Applications and required documents must be mailed; those sent by e-mail or fax will not be accepted.

More information and downloadable applications are available on-line at:
http://www.imf.org/external/np/ins/english/scholar.htm

Further questions can be directed to: japanimfscholarship@iie.org or scholarship@iief.or.id (for Indonesian).

List of Applicable North American Universities
Japan IMF Brochure 2008/10

Scholarship to USA (Fujitsu Scholarship)

Fujitsu Asia Pacific Scholarship (Fujitsu Scholarship)
in Business Management

The Fujitsu Asia Pacific Scholarship (Fujitsu Scholarship) Program, sponsored by Fujitsu Limited, provides financial assistance for postgraduate education and cross-cultural management training to participants from the Asia-Pacific region. Fujitsu Limited, an international leader in information technology, telecommunications, semiconductors and electronics that is headquartered in Tokyo, established the Fujitsu Scholarship to commemorate its 50th anniversary in 1985.

The Fujitsu Scholarship program is available for academic programs at JAIMS. JAIMS, located in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a nonprofit postgraduate institute established by Fujitsu in 1972. Many Fujitsu Scholarship recipients/graduates are now working for corporate and social-service organizations in their home countries as well as in other nations.

The Fujitsu Scholarship is available for the EWKLP.

The East-West Knowledge Leaders Program (EWKLP), a three-month curriculum, is a synthesis of best practice of the East and West. It is intended to sharpen one’s global management knowledge and skills, and build confidence for global business situations.

The Fujitsu Scholarship is available to citizens of selected Asia-Pacific countries in the following formats:

• Full-tuition scholarship and a monthly stipend are available to citizens of the following countries: Cambodia, China*, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar*, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam*.
• >Full-tuition scholarship with no monthly stipend is available to citizens of the following countries/areas: State of Hawaii, Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Thank you for your interest in cross-cultural management training and the Fujitsu Scholarship.
*Special conditions apply to these countries. Please contact the Fujitsu Ltd. local affiliated office in your country/area.

Scholarship Qualifications
The Fujitsu Scholarship has key qualifications, including:

• Country of citizenship
• Educational background
• English-speaking ability
• Work experience

Please note the qualifications listed for each program:

• EWKLP (East-West Knowledge Leaders Program)

Scholarship Process
To apply for the Fujitsu Asia Pacific Scholarship Program, follow the steps listed below:

Application Process

• Download necessary application materials from the Application Checklist section for EWKLP. However, if you are unable to do so, request an application through the Fujitsu Ltd. local affiliated office in your country or area (see the list of local affiliated offices ) or through this website.
• Submit all application materials to JAIMS at 6660 Hawaii Kai Drive, Honolulu, HI 96825, USA. Submit all documents listed on the Fujitsu Scholarship Application Checklist for EWKLP.
• Deadline: All application documents, test scores and academic transcripts must be received by JAIMS by February 15, 2008. The submitted application documents will not be returned to applicants.

Selection Process

• Initial Screening:
  Initial screening is based on the strength of the application documents, which includes meeting the admission and scholarship qualifications.
• Interview:
  Applicants who pass the initial screening will be contacted for an interview at a designated date in April or May 2008. Applicants should be residing in their respective countries of citizenship (or in Hawaii for Hawaii residents) at the time of their interview.
• Selection of Recipients:
  • Final selection will be determined by Fujitsu Ltd.
  • Selection is based on English proficiency (for non-native speakers of English), work experience, motivation and goals as expressed in the essay and interview, academic performance, and test scores. A key factor is the individual’s commitment to contributing to the mutual understanding and cooperation between countries and to the development of his/her home country. However, no single attribute outweighs others in the selection process, and strengths in one area may be used to offset weaknesses in another.
  
  

  Scholarship Proceeds and Conditions

  Scholarship Contacts
  The contact information for Fujitsu Limited local affiliated offices have been organized by country.

  For Indonesian applicants, please contact:

  Mr. Raditya Padmawangsa and Ms. Ella Lamzia
  PT Fujitsu Indonesia
  Tel: +62-21-570-9330
  Fax: +62-21-573-5150
  E-mail: scholarship@id.fujitsu.com

  Address:
  Wisma Kyoei Prince 10th Floor
  Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 3-4 , Jakarta
  Indonesia
  10220

  For applicants from other countries, please click here for address and contact number of Fujitsu Limited local affiliated offices.