Beasiswa S2: Dorothy Hodgkin Postgrad Award

Beasiswa Inggris S2: Dorothy Hodgkin Postgrad Award in Transport Studies - University of Leeds
Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award
Institute for Transport Studies

Value of Award: Maintenance Stipend for a maximum period of 3 years (£12,940 for Session 2008/09), full overseas rate fees and a Research Training Support Grant

Number Available: One
Closing Date: Extended to 12 September 2008

Minimum Academic Requirements: A very good first degree (equivalent to a UK first class honours degree) from a prestigious institution (a lower rated BSc with a Masters will not normally be accepted as the equivalent of a UK first class honours degree). Candidates must also meet the University’s English language requirements.
Additional Information: The Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards are a national initiative to bring outstanding students from India, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Russia, South Africa and the developing world to the UK to study for PhD degrees in top-rated research environments. The eligible countries are those listed in Part 1 on the OECD website: http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/35/9/2488552.pdf

This award is provided by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (www.epsrc.ac.uk) and Jaguar (www.jaguar.com) and is available in for a research project in the area of ‘driver distraction/vehicle automation/human-machine interface’.

Further information on the background to the Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards Scheme can be found at http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/hodgkin/

Application Forms: Application forms and guidance notes are available from http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/schol/dhpa-forms.html and should be returned to the Scholarships Office, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT

Contact Details: Please contact Dr Samantha Jamson for enquiries about the project area.
Email: s.l.jamson@its.leeds.ac.uk
Tel: + 44 (0)113 343 6606
Fax: +44 (0)113 343 5334

Applicants should also complete an application form for research degree study, which is available at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/appfmweb.doc or online at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply_research.htm

Beasiswa Asian Graduate Student Fellowships

Asian Graduate Student Fellowships

The Asia Research Institute of NUS invites applications from ASEAN citizens
enrolled for a fulltime advanced degree at a university in an ASEAN country
(except Singapore) for consideration as Asian Graduate Student Fellowships
(formerly ASEAN Research Scholars). These fellowships are offered to *current
graduate students doing their Master's or PhD degrees and working in the
Humanities and Social Sciences on Asian topics*, and will allow the
recipients to be based at NUS for an 'in residence fellowship' for a period
of three months. The aim of the fellowship is to enable scholars to make
full use of the wide range of resources held in the libraries of NUS and the
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. Scholars will be expected to commence
on 1 May 2009, and to make a presentation on their work at the Singapore
Graduate Forum on Southeast Asian Studies at the end of July 2009.

Successful candidates can expect the following benefits:
1) A monthly allowance of SGD$1,750 (inclusive of housing allowance).

2) A one time round trip travel subsidy by the most economical and
direct route on a reimbursement basis upon being accepted for the
fellowship.

3) Access to library and computer resources on campus.

Applicants are invited to *e-mail/facsimile/mail* their curriculum vitae, a
2-page outline of their research proposal in English (this may be
accompanied by a longer statement in a Southeast Asian language) to the
address below by *15 November 2008*. Arrangements should also be made by
which at least two letters of reference, one of which is from your principal
supervisor, are sent confidentially to the same address by the same
deadline.

The 2-page research proposal must include the following details:

1) Whether the data collection or fieldwork stage of the research has
already been completed;

2) how the fellowship will contribute to the research;

3) the types of sources to be consulted in Singapore;**

4) proposed work plan during the fellowship.**

You can look forward to excellent library and internet computer facilities
at NUS' main library (http://www.lib.nus.edu.sg/), the library at the
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) (
http://www.iseas.edu.sg/library.html) and the Lee Kong Chian Reference
Library at the National Library (http://www.nlb.gov.sg) to facilitate your
research for the dissertation. NUS' main library has 2 million volumes
covering all topics while ISEAS' library has 200,000 on Southeast Asian
topics, half of which are in Southeast Asian languages.

Selvi

Asia Research Institute

NUS Bukit Timah Campus

469A Tower Block #10-01

Bukit Timah Road,

Singapore 259770

E-mail : arikk@nus.edu.sg

Fax: 65 67791428

Website: http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg/

Beasiswa S2 Eropa: NOHA Mundus Scholarships International Association of Universities

NOHA Mundus Scholarships
International Association of Universities


Deadline: 15th December 2008

The NOHA European Master's in International Humanitarian Action has been selected by the European Commission among the first Erasmus Mundus masters courses for five years. This implies that the European Commission will grant scholarships to highly qualified third-country graduate students and scholars to students to follow the NOHA Mundus Masters Course, to scholars to carry out teaching and research assignments and scholarly work in the NOHA universities participating in the Course.
Third-country graduate student

Third-country graduate student means a national of a third country other than those from EEA-EFTA States and candidate countries for accession to the European Union; who has already obtained a first higher education degree; who is not a resident of any of the Member States or the participating countries (EEA-EFTA States and EU candidate countries for accession); who has not carried out his or her main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the Member States or the participating countries.

The amount of the student grant is EUR 35, 600. Each grantee will receive EUR 1,600 each month for living costs during the 16 months duration of the program plus a fixed amount of EUR 10,000 to be paid in two instalments of EUR 5,000 each per year.

Third-country students eligible for receiving an Erasmus Mundus scholarship fall into two different categories: one general category in which grantees can come from any third country and one specific category ("Asian windows") in which funds are earmarked for nationals from specific Asian countries.


With regard to the general category NOHA consortium will reserve a 13 to 18 places for third-country students and 3 to 4 places for third-country scholars every year.

With regard to the specific category ("Asian windows") the NOHA consortium will have the possibility to select 8 or 9 additional Asian students every year.

Third-country scholar:

Third-country scholar means a national of a third country other than those from EEAEFTA States and candidate countries for accession to the European Union; who is not a resident of any of the Member States or the participating countries as provided for in Article 11; who has not carried out his or her main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the Member States or the participating countries; and who has outstanding academic and/or professional experience.

The amount of the scholar grant is EUR 13,000. Each scholar will receive EUR 4,000 each month for a period of 3 months and a fixed amount of EUR 1,000.

Third-country scholars eligible for receiving an Erasmus Mundus scholarship fall also into two different categories: one general category in which scholars can come from any third country and one specific category ("Asian windows") in which funds are earmarked for a scholar from China.

Please read more information at
http://www.nohanet.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=10

Beasiswa Jepang: Special Scholarship Programme 2008/09 Kochi University of Technology

pecial Scholarship Programme 2008/09
Kochi University of Technology, Japan

Date: the 2008/09 academical year
Deadline: September 30, 2008

Announcement follows:

Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to
support the advanced research of the university by enlisting the help
of highly capable international students. Every year in April and
October, the university enrolls selected foreign doctoral students
under specific research projects. The students pursue the doctoral
course in English while at the same time assisting their host
professor as a research assistant (RA).
Through this program KUT wishes to expand and deepen international
ties with academic and educational institutions all over the world.
Application Guideline for Special Scholarship
Program (SSP)

1. Programme of study
Course for International Students
Doctoral Program (3 years)
Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering

2. Number of students admitted
20 students per year

3. Enrollment time
April/October

4. Scholarship term
One year
*The term will be extended for increments of one year up to a total
of three years, unless the university terminates the scholarship for
any of the reasons stated below in the paragraph 12, Termination of
Scholarship

5. Obligations
(1) Scholarship recipient must work as a research assistant under the
specific research project.
*However, the total paid working time per week, including research
assistant work, should not exceed 28 hours.
(2) Scholarship recipient must report his/her study and research
achievements to the dean of the graduate school of engineering at the
end of each semester. The submitted reports will be evaluated.

6. Benefits
(1) Receive up to 1,200, 000 yen per year for working as a research
assistant.
(2) Exemption from 300,000 yen enrollment fee, 940,000 yen (per year)
tuition fee, 150,000 yen (per year) fee for facilities improvement
and 150,000yen (per year) cost of experiments and laboratory work.
(3) Receive 200,000 yen for travel and initial living costs (given
only to applicants who are living outside Japan at the time of
application)

7. Eligibility
@Applicants are required to meet all of the following conditions

(1) To have or to be expected to acquire a master fs degree before
enrollment.
(2) To have intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work
as a research assistant under the one of research projects listed here
(3) To have an excellent academic record
(4) To have a high English proficiency
(5) To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment
(6) To have other than Japanese nationality

8. Application process
(1) Choose the research project from @the SSP Research Project List
for October 2008 & April 2009 Enrollment.
(2) Complete and submit all required documents.
*Please refer to @the List for SSP Application Documents

9. Admission schedule
October 2008 Admission
Deadline: March 31, 2008
April 2009 Admission
Deadline: March 31, 2008 & September 30, 2008

For More Information Klik
http://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/gs_e/admission/index.html

Regards,

Beasiswa S2 Irlandia: MSc/PhD Scholarships

MSc/PhD Scholarships (second call) from IRCSET, Ireland
The Embark Initiative’s Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme is
designed for either Masters or Doctorate level researchers in the
sciences, engineering or technology.

The Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering & Technology
invites applications for funding from intending postgraduate
researchers under the Embark Initiative Postgraduate Research
Scholarship Scheme (2008).
The 2008 programme will fund approximately 80 new entrant Masters or
Doctorate level researchers in the sciences, engineering and
technology.

A number of additional scholarships will be jointly funded by industry
as part of IRCSET’s Enterprise Partnership Scheme (see below for
details). This scheme fosters mutually beneficial collaboration
between the academic and commercial research sectors.

The scheme is open to candidates worldwide with a small number of the
scholarships available to exceptional candidates from non EU member
states.

Under the Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme, funding of €24,000
is provided for each of three years for Doctorate level research
(total funding of €72,000) and one year (€24,000) for Masters level
research.

The Closing Date for all applications will be 5.00pm, 20th August 2008.

The Closing Date for all references will be 5.00pm, 27th August 2008.

INTENDING CANDIDATES SHOULD READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

Applications will only be received via the Online Grants Applications
System which will be available here from Thursday, 17th July 2008.

Eligible candidates will be proposing to commence a research based
degree in October 2008. Only candidates with academic records at
higher honours level are likely to be successful in receiving funding.

An Online Grants Applications System will be in operation here from
17th July 2008.
The closing date for all applications is 20th August 2008.

http://www.ircset.ie/grant_schemes/postgrad.html

Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme 2008 [Second Call]
http://www.ircset.ie/grant_schemes/postgrad.html

Beasiswa S2 S3 Meksiko: Mexico Government Scholarships 2009

Mexico: 2009 Mexican Government Scholarships for Foreigners

Call for Mexican Government Scholarships for Foreigners 2009

Scholarship Description
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.

Application Details
You can download a PDF with more information about about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change.

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

Beasiswa Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Eligibility:

One to four years of study leading to a degree at Cambridge University, England. Seniors, graduate/professional students, and graduates are eligible to apply. U.S. and non-U.S. citizens under the age of 30 are eligible. All applicants must apply directly to Cambridge [either as an affiliated student (obtaining a second bachelor's degree) or as a graduate student] and fill out the supplemental portion of the application to the Cambridge Trusts to be considered for the fellowship.

Who they are looking for:

The Trustees are required to award scholarships on the basis of a person’s intellectual ability, leadership capacity, and desire to use their knowledge to contribute to society throughout the world by providing service to their communities and applying their talents and knowledge to improve the lives of others.
In selecting Gates Cambridge Scholars, the Trust looks for students of exceptional academic achievement and scholarly promise for whom advanced study at Cambridge would be particularly appropriate. The Trust expects a good match to be made between the applicant’s qualifications and aspirations and what Cambridge has to offer. Successful applicants will have the ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline while in Cambridge, with a strong aptitude for research, analysis, and a creative approach to defining and solving problems.

“Priority” Deadline June 2, 2008:

Students are encouraged to submit a priority application for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship. The priority deadline is June 2, 2008 for students wishing to study at Cambridge University beginning in 2009-10. University faculty and staff who are familiar with the Gates Cambridge Scholarship will review materials received by this date, while only the Office of Scholarships for International Study will review materials submitted after this date. In either case, we will provide feedback on your application and are willing to work with you through the summer on subsequent revisions.

Please submit the following requested information to the Scholarships Office (with the exception of the Choice of University Statements, one set may be submitted covering multiple scholarships) at scholarships@illinois.edu or 321 International Studies Building, MC-480:

1. Transcripts from all colleges attended (photocopies acceptable)
2. 3-5 Letters of Recommendation (drafts acceptable)
3. Resume
4. Personal Statement of 1,000 words (Personal Statement should be in 12 point font and double spaced)
5. One Choice of University Statement

In addition to the generic transcripts, personal statement, and resume, it is in your best interest to submit at least three letters of recommendation (three letters are ultimately required) and a “Choice of University Statement” outlining your choice of coursework and/or proposed research at Cambridge.

Further information about priority deadline requirements

Campus Deadline 12:00 Noon August 26, 2008:

Unlike other prestigious scholarship schemas, the Gates Cambridge Scholarship does not formally include a university endorsement process. An applicant may choose to independently submit application materials to Cambridge and the Gates Scholarship. However, if you are interested in obtaining feedback on your Gates Cambridge scholarship application from a campus committee, then you need to submit materials by the August 26 noon deadline. University faculty and staff who are familiar with the Gates Cambridge Scholarship will review materials received by this date and will conduct an interview. If materials are submitted after August 26, only the Office of Scholarships for International Study will review the materials and you will not receive a chance to interview with the committee at that time.

Required information:

1. Transcripts from all colleges attended (photocopies acceptable– one set may be submitted covering multiple scholarships)
2. 3 Letters of Recommendation particular to the student’s Gates Cambridge application, two of which are part of the Cambridge application and a third that is a personal reference — generally from a faculty member. It is best for this third referee to fill out the specific Personal Reference Form
3. A complete Cambridge University application for admission (including writing sample, if required, but no photos)

Final Submittal Deadline Received October 15, 2008.

For those pursuing graduate study, Gates Cambridge scholarship applications are a part of the general Cambridge application. The applicant is responsible for mailing his/her application to Cambridge (including all original transcripts in sealed envelopes, a passport-size photo, and three recommendations in appropriately marked, signed, sealed envelopes). In all cases, the materials need to be received at Cambridge by October 15. The Office of Scholarships for International Study would appreciate a copy of all materials (including letters) prior to submission. Letters should be written to the attention of the “Board of Graduate Studies”. If you wish to include the address, it is:

The Secretary
Board of Graduate Studies
4 Mill Lane
Cambridge CB2 1RZ
United Kingdom

For those pursuing undergraduate admission, you first must complete a Cambridge application and gain admission to a particular college. Once you are admitted to a college as an undergraduate, the college will send you a supplemental application form for the Gates scholarship. The applicant is responsible for completing the supplemental application to Cambridge and ensuring that these materials are received by the deadline. The Office of Scholarships for International Study would appreciate a copy of all materials prior to submission.

The Final Stages:

Shortlisted candidates will be called for a national interview held in Annapolis in January or February 2009. The Office of Scholarships for International Study will coordinate mock interviews for those students called to an interview. The final selection is generally publicly announced within a week of the Gates Cambridge interview.

General Application Tips:

Review general tips and view sample application materials

The Gates reviewers will review your entire Cambridge application, so do not repeat yourself in the materials. Write “N/A” throughout the application for items that are not applicable. The GRE is rarely required for admission to Cambridge, but some courses, such as religious studies and economics may require it — look at your individual Department.

International students who have a Green Card should apply through the U.S. If a student is in the U.S. only for education, then they should apply through their home country. In that case, the international student must also apply for an ORS award.

Personal Statement: The scholarship is not for ’rounding out’ education. Solid applications demonstrate that a student plans to contribute to, and not just receive from, Cambridge. A Gates Scholar will change the world by good research, analysis, and proposing solutions. The Foundation desires students who feel the need and have the abilities to contribute creative solutions to problems in all areas — not just academics. Student must be extremely self-motivated, be intellectually curious, and know they have much to learn. An applicant should show that Cambridge is the best place to pursue their studies. The Gates should be more of an incentive to achieve than a reward for past accomplishments.

Recommendation Letters: The personal reference should know something about the candidate’s service or leadership activities, but not be solely a family friend in most cases. However, it is not necessary that this letter be academic.

For further information about applying for nationally competitive scholarships from the University of Illinois, contact:

David Schug and Laura Hastings, Directors
Scholarships for International Study
321 International Studies Building, MC-480
910 South Fifth Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 244-0254
Fax: (217) 333-6270
scholarships@uiuc.edu

Beasiswa Australia: Endeavour Programme 2009 [Australian Scholarships]

Applications for the 2009 Endeavour Awards are now open. Applications will close on 31 July 2008.

The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to do the same abroad. A smaller number of awards are available for participants from Europe and the Americas.

The Endeavour Awards provide individuals with a unique opportunity to take the next step in their academic or professional career.
Endeavour Awards for international applicants

Through the Endeavour Awards, the Australian Government provides opportunities for high achieving international students, researchers and professionals to undertake short or long term study, research and professional development in Australia in a broad range of disciplines.

The main objectives of the IPRS program are to:

* attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength in Australian higher education providers; and
* support Australia’s research effort.

The IPRS program enables international students to undertake a postgraduate research qualification in Australia and gain experience with leading Australian researchers.

Scholarships are open to international students of all countries (except New Zealand) and are available for a period of two years for a Masters by research degree or three years for a Doctorate by research degree. The scholarship covers tuition fees and health cover costs for scholarship holders, and health cover costs for their dependants.

Applications for a scholarship need to be made directly to a participating university. Universities are responsible for determining the selection process by which scholarships are allocated to applicants. Contact details for Australian universities may be obtained from http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/Links/Universities.htm

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)

for more detail information visit the website

Beasiswa ADB - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP)

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Programme (JSP) was established in April 1988 with funding from the Government of Japan. It is intended to provide an opportunity to fully qualified citizens of ADB developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related areas to attend academic institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the region.

Asian Institute of Management is one of institutions participating in this ADB-JSP scholarship program.

Below are programs offered:
* Master in Business Management
* Master in Management
* Master in Development Management
* Master in Entrepreneurship for Social and Development Entrepreneurs

Scholarship Description

The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

* full tuition fees
* a monthly subsistence and housing allowance
* an allowance for books and instructional materials
* medical insurance
* travel expenses

The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute. The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.

Eligibility

* A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).
* Gained admission to an approved post graduate course in any of the participating academic institutions. (Asian Institute of Management)
* A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
* At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience
* Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
* Not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
* In good health.
* Should agree to return to his/her home county after completion of studies under the Program.
* Staff of participating academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of the other international organizations are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for the Scholarship.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.
MORE INFORMATION
ADB-JSP Coordinators

Mr. Rey Reyes
Associate Director, Student Services
Admissions & Registration
E-mail: admissions@aim.edu.ph

Asian Institute of Management
123 Paseo de Roxas Makati City, Philippines
(Attn: Student Services, Admissions & Registration)

Application Deadline: Feb 2009