F A Hayek Scholarship in Economics or Political Science, University of Canterbury, NZ

F A Hayek Scholarship. Master’s degree in Economics or Political Science
University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Summary
The scholarship shall be awarded for study towards an Honours or Master’s degree in Economics or Political Science at the University of Canterbury.

Level: Honours, Postgraduate
Disciplines: Economics, Political Science
Study in: University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Application Deadline: 15 Oct 2011
Amount: $16,500
Tenure: 1 year
Specifically for: Domestic Students, International Students


Description
The scholarship was established in 1994 by a gift from Alan Gibbs.
One scholarship is available each year towards an Honours or Master’s degree in Economics or Political Science at the University of Canterbury. The general conditions for the scholarship are as for the University of Canterbury Master’s Scholarship.
Note: Unlike the University of Canterbury Master’s Scholarships, there is no requirement that the scholarship be held only in a ‘research year’. Thus it is for students enrolled in either coursework (Part I) or thesis (Part II) of the Master’s degree.
Eligibility
The scholarship shall be awarded for study towards an Honours or Master’s degree in Economics or Political Science at the University of Canterbury.
How to Apply
Application Form: hayek_appl.doc (doc, 136.5KB) see the link below this article.
Application Deadline
15 Oct 2011
More Information
Visit the website: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ScholarshipSearch/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?ScholarshipID=6935.131

5 International Undergraduate Foundation Scholarships, Queen`s University Belfast, UK

5 International Undergraduate Foundation Scholarships, Queen`s University Belfast

Overview
Queen`s University Belfast and INTO Queen`s University Belfast invites applications for the Queen`s University Belfast Foundation Scholarships. The scholarships have been created to assist international fee-paying students, who need to complete a Foundation programme before enrolling on a Queen`s University Belfast undergraduate degree programme.

The scholarships are available to all international students applying for the following INTO Queen`s University Belfast Foundation pathways:
Foundation pathway in Business, Humanities and Social Sciences
Foundation Pathway in Science, Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
(to find more about foundation programmes, please visit following website)

The Foundation programme commences in 4 January 2011 and the length of the course are 3 terms. Successful completion of the appropriate Foundation pathway (subject to meeting specified grades for entry) guarantees students progression onto a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes at Queen`s University Belfast.

Successful completion leads to the award of the NCUK International Foundation Certificate and direct entry to Year 1 of a wide range of degree programmes at Queen`s University Belfast in September 2012.

Scholarship
Successful applicants will receive a scholarship worth £5745.00 which will be deducted from their INTO Foundation programme tuition fees. Upon successful completion (and subject to achieving specified grades for entry), students entering degree programmes at Queen`s University Belfast will receive a further £5745.00 (which will be deducted from the university`s Year 1 tuition fees).

Eligibility
All international fee-paying students
Students who have completed 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades
Students must have a minimum English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.0 for specified degree programmes
Students must be a minimum of 17 years old
EU international students are also eligible
How to apply?
You need to complete an INTO Queen`s University Belfast Academic Application form stating which Foundation programme you would like to apply for. The completed form should be returned to INTO Admissions along with copies of your academic transcripts and evidence of current English language level.

Moreover, you need to complete a Queen`s University Belfast Foundation Scholarship application form including a personal statement explaining why you want to study at Queen`s University Belfast and how the degree programme will help you in the future. The personal statement must be hand-written in English and be no less 200 words and no more than 500 words. Applicants may submit information and evidence of additional achievements in support of their application.

Application for the scholarship can be downloaded here.

All scholarship applications must be complete with transcripts and should be submitted to c.guiney@qub.ac.uk by 18 November 2011.

All scholarships applications received by this date will be considered. Successful candidates will be notified no later than two weeks after the deadline has closed. All other scholarship applications will be retained for further consideration.

Contacts
Queen`s University Belfast 2011
University Road Belfast, BT7 1NN
Northern Ireland, UK
Telephone: +44(0) 2890 245133

Web: http://www.qub.ac.uk/

The Official Website

International Student Ambassador Scholarships at Iowa State University, USA

Summary
Undergraduate Scholarships for International Incoming freshmen and transfers students at Iowa State University, USA

Level: undergraduate
Study in: USA, Iowa State University
Application Deadline: April 1, October 1
Benefits: up to $7,000/year (renewable)
Description
International Student Ambassador Scholarships are awarded to students with exceptional leadership qualities and a desire to positively represent both their home country and Iowa State University to prospective students. Current ISU International Student Ambassadors may be contacted here.

Benefits
Applicants will be considered for the following award levels:
Gold: $7,000/year Renewable
Cardinal: $5,000/year Renewable
Leadership: Up to $4,000/year Renewable
Eligibility
Incoming freshmen and transfers can apply
Requirements
Apply for admission. (You cannot be considered for this scholarship unless you are admitted to Iowa State University.)
Submit a one-page essay describing experiences you have had in leadership, community service and/or volunteerism, and why you are interested in assisting Iowa State University with international recruitment activities.
1 letter of recommendation
Send essay and letter via email to agogerty@iastate.edu with the subject line Attention: International Scholarship Selection Committee
There is no GPA or SAT requirement; however, higher academic backgrounds may result in higher scholarship awards
How to Apply
Apply online: http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/
Application Deadline
April 1 (fall & summer entry)
October 1 (spring entry)
More Information
Visit the ISU website: http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/intl/ambassador_scholarships.php

Japan-IMF Scholarship Program (JISPA) for Asia 2012-13

Scholarship Program for Asia JapanIMF 2012–13
The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program (JISPA) Partnership Universities

Summary
The JISPA offers graduate-level scholarships for study in Japan. Its objective is to contribute to institutional capacity building in economic policymaking to promote the sustainable growth of emerging and developing economies in Asia and the Pacific.
Level: graduate
Study in: Japan: National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Hitotsubashi University, International University of Japan (IUJ), University of Tokyo (UT)
Disciplines: focus on banking and other financial sector issues, in addition to core macroeconomics subjects.
Quota: 36

Application Deadline: December 10, 2011
Benefits: tuition-related costs and most living expenses
Description
Since its inception in 1993, the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) has targeted promising junior officials from key economic policymaking agencies as part of the International Monetary Fund’s capacity building efforts. With the long-lasting support of the Government of Japan and under the administration of the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Tokyo, the JISPA has awarded graduate-level scholarships for study in Japan to nearly 530 officials from over 20 emerging and developing economies in the Asia and the Pacific region.
JISPA graduating scholars now occupy key positions in macroeconomic agencies in the region, including senior positions in central banks and ministries of finance. Against this background, the JISPA has developed a solid reputation and established itself as a prestigious program among Asian officials. The JISPA is evolving to meet the changing needs of the macroeconomic management agencies under this rapidly challenging global economic environment. The curriculum offered by each partnership university provides a greater focus on banking and other financial sector issues, in addition to core macroeconomics subjects.
The JISPA targets highly motivated government officials who may serve as future macroeconomic policy makers with the capacity and vision to contribute effectively to the economic development of their countries. Scholarship awards are made on the basis of the candidate’s academic record and work background, mathematical and statistics skills, English language proficiency, and potential for contributing to the macroeconomic and financial management and economic development of their country. The assessment also includes qualities such as the candidate’s commitment to public service, willingness to learn, and openness to new ideas.
The scholarship covers tuition-related costs and most living expenses for the scholar herself/himself. Officials who receive the JISPA scholarship cannot accept other scholarships. Scholars are expected to devote full time to their studies while in Japan. The program comprises two tracks: the partnership track, discussed in Part II of this brochure, and the open track, discussed in Part III. Because of the strong competition for scholarships, the JISPA is highly selective. In 2012-13, a total of 36 new scholarships are available to candidates for the partnership track. There is no fixed limit on new scholarships for the open track, but generally only a small number of scholarships are awarded.
The partnership track of the JISPA allows scholars to study a specially designed graduate level course concentrating on
macroeconomics at an IMF partnership university. The partnership universities are:
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS): one-year and two-year programs
Hitotsubashi University: two-year program
International University of Japan (IUJ): two-year program
University of Tokyo (UT): two-year program All subjects, including the thesis component, are taught entirely in English.
The universities offer subjects that cover essential elements that will allow scholars to enter the macroeconomic policy dialogue at an international level.
All of the universities have a strong macroeconomicoriented focus on:
(1) macroeconomic policy formulation;
(2) central banking and monetary policy;
(3) financial markets and institutions.
They also offer various optional subjects that will allow scholars to pursue their particular interests, relevant to the topic of their master’s thesis or policy research paper. This thesis component is considered one of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of
the program.
Subjects are taught by dedicated professors, many of whom have experience working as professionals of the IMF, World Bank, and other international institutions, as well as senior government officials.
The application deadline for the partnership track is December 10, 2011. After an initial screening of applications, selected candidates will be contacted by the IMF to arrange an interview, which is typically done in their countries with representatives from the partnership universities.
A math and/or English examination may also be administered at this time. Final selection will be made on the basis of the interview, math and English competencies, the application form, and any other supplementary information.
Benefits
The scholarship covers tuition-related costs and most living expenses for the scholar herself/himself.
Eligibility
Under current program guidelines, candidates must be a national of one of the following countries:
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao P.D.R., Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pacific Island Countries, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
Candidates should also currently work for employment from one of the following or related government agencies: central bank, ministry of economy, ministry of finance, ministry of planning/development, ministry of trade/commerce, tax administration, national statistics bureau, or financial regulatory agencies. The program will also consider officials working in other areas of government that have a significant impact on the formulation or implementation of macroeconomic policy.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent with at least 16 years of formal education. Names of schools and attending dates beginning from primary school must be listed in the application. In some cases, 15 years of formal education may be accepted if there is an official explanation (a country’s particular educational system or other exceptional circumstances).
Applicants must have an English language proficiency, which needs to be demonstrated as equivalent to or more than an official TOEFL score of 550, CBT213, or iBT79-80. If TOEFL scores are not available, then an overall IELTS score of at least 6.0 can be substituted.
Priority is given to applicants (1) whose age is below 40; and (2) who have not yet obtained a master’s degree from a university outside of their own country.
How to Apply
For both the partnership and open track, eligible candidates should submit the following:
1. Completed application form (preferably typed). The applicant for the partnership track is requested to apply through the online application system which is available on the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific website at http://www.imf.org/external/oap/schol.htm
2. Official transcripts and official copies of diplomas or degree certificates from all undergraduate and graduate schools. An official copy means a certified copy of the original document with an official seal obtained from the administration office of the university attended. Copies attested by organizations/persons not having notarized/legal bearing will not be accepted.
3. Two reference letters: References should be from applicants’ supervisor at work and/or an academic advisor or professor.
4. TOEFL/IELTS certificate (if available): The TOEFL/IELTS test score must be from an examination taken after December 10, 2009. If a score is unavailable, the applicant will be requested to sit for a TOEFL/IELTS examination prior to receiving a final decision on the scholarship award. For the open track only, eligible candidates should also submit the following:
5. Admission letter or enrollment certificate of the University of Choice (open track applicants only): Applicants for partnership track are not requested.
All submitted application material must be presented in English or be accompanied by an official English translation. The material will be considered under the control of the IMF and provided to the relevant schoo (s) and the Government of Japan as it sees appropriate. None of the material will be returned to applicants.
Application material should be sent by mail to the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (see address below).
Application Deadline
December 10, 2011
More Information
For further information on the application procedure, please contact:
Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia
IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
21st Floor Fukoku-Seimei Building
2-2-2 Uchisaiwai-cho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011
Japan
Tel. +81 3 3597-6708
Fax +81 3 3597-6705
Email: jisais@imf.org
Website : http://www.imf.org/external/oap/schol.htm
Download brochure: http://www.imf.org/external/oap/pdf/JISPA2012_web.pdf

Master/PhD in Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, China

Master/PhD in Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology

Overview
Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science (hereinafter referred to as “SIAT”), offers 8 Master`s Degree programs and 2 PhD Degree programs to international students. The duration of a Master program is 2-3 years, and a PhD program 3-6 years. A degree certificate and a graduation certificate will be awarded to those who have completed the prescribed courses and passed thesis/dissertation defense.All the programs are offered in English.

Description
As a branch of the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) in Southern China, the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) was jointly established by Chinese Academy of Science and Shenzhen municipal government in Feb, 2006. Students enrolled at SIAT can choose to take all courses and conduct research activities in English only, or in Chinese (Mandarin). Knowledge of the Chinese language is not required. Applications with TOEFL or IELTS records (within two years from the examination date) are preferred.

Master`s Degree Programs:
physical chemistry,
biochemistry and molecular biology,
signal and information processing,
pattern recognition and intelligent system,
computer application technology,
materials engineering,
electrical and communication engineering,
control engineering,
computer technology,
biological engineering.
PhD Degree Programs:,ul>
pattern recognition and intelligent system,
computer application technology.
Visa application and admission registration:
The admitted students should bring their passport, Admission Notice, Visa Application Form (JW202/ JW201), and original Form of Physical Examination Record for Foreigners as well as other original documents of physical examination to the Embassy or Consulate of the People`s Republic of China, and apply for student visa (X visa). Students shall come to Graduate Students Office for registration during the dates indicated on the Admission Notice. Students must use personal and ordinary passport and X visa, and must apply for Residence Permit within 30 days after arrival in China.

Eligibility
Applicants to Master programs should:
have obtained a bachelor`s degree from a recognized institution, or an equivalent qualification;
satisfy SIAT`s requirements on physical fitness for pursuing the postgraduate program.
Applicants to PhD degree programs should:
normally have obtained a master`s degree from a recognized institution,
satisfy SIAT`s requirements on physical fitness for pursuing the postgraduate program.
Scholarship
SIAT will provide a certain amount of scholarship to the admitted applicants to cover their living expenses.
PhD Candidate:3,800.00
Master Candidate: 3,300.00
Undergraduate: 2,300.00
The applicants may also apply for quarterly bonus scholarship with the recommendations from their supervisor for their excellent research work. But the number of recommended applicants is limited.

Application Fee: waived, Tuition Fee: waived. Accidental Injury and Hospitalization Insurance: 44 RMB per month. Accommodation: 400 RMB/month•bed for double rooms in student dormitories. Lunch: 261 RMB per month in canteen. SIAT will reimburse the single way transportation costs (not exceed 3000 RMB) when the admitted student come for registration. But they must provide original proof documents such as train or air tickets.

How to apply
Application Documents:
The completed application form for Admission of International Students.
Personal statement. Applicants to PhD programs should also submit a research proposal.
A certified or notarized copy of the degree certificate, a certified or notarized copy of the academic transcript, and an officially sealed original copy of the academic transcript. Notarized translations to English or to Chinese of the degree certificate and the academic transcript are also required, if they are in a language other than English and Chinese.
Two recommendation letters from academics at the level of associate professor or above. The letter must indicate the referee`s phone number and email address.
Copy of the page with personal information in the passport.
None of the above application documents will be returned.

Application Procedure:
All the applicants are required to submit their prepared materials listed above 1-2 in electronic format to grad@siat.ac.cn, with a formatted title of “Name+Country+Program Code+Supervisor” (e.g.”John+Thailand+0101+Prof. XYZ ”).

The applicants are required to submit the original application documents to Graduated Students Office, SIAT, by express mail. The admission committee of SIAT will evaluate the application documents and shortlist applicants for further examination or interview. The shortlisted applicants will be notified. SIAT will admit applicants who pass examination or interview, and are approved by International Student Admission Committee. Admission Notice, Visa Application Form for Study in China, and Form of Physical Examination Record for Foreigners will be issued.

For more information:
Graduate Students Office,
ShenZhen Institutes of Advanced Technology,
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Add: 1068 Xueyuan Avenue, Shenzhen University Town, Shenzhen, P.R.China
Tel:+86-755-86392091
Fax:+86-755-86392299
Email: grad@siat.ac.cn

The Official Website

Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS), Singapore

Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) 2012 Intake
Summary
The Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) is a scholarship scheme designed to encourage outstanding graduates or final-year students to take their first step towards a leading research career by studying for a doctoral degree programme (PhD) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Up to 30 NPGS awards will be made available in each Academic Year. Successful candidates will be known as Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholars.


Level: doctoral degree programme (PhD)
Study in: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Quota: 30
Application Deadline: 15 Nov 2011 (open in 1 Oct 2011)
Benefits: Monthly stipend of S$3200, Full support of tuition fees, One-time IT allowance of S$1500, etc.
Description
The Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) is a competitive and prestigious scholarship scheme designed to encourage outstanding graduates or final-year students to take their first step towards a leading research career by studying for a doctoral degree programme (PhD) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Funding will be provided for up to 4 years for NPGS awardees.


The award is only for new incoming students. To qualify for a NPGS award, you must have a First Class Honours degree or equivalent at Bachelor’s level. At the time of application, if you have not yet completed your undergraduate degree programme, you will need to furnish documentation from your university that you are on track to get a First Class Honours degree or equivalent.
Benefits
The NPGS award terms are:
a) Monthly stipend of S$3200
b) Full support of tuition fees
c) Priority would be given for subsidised campus accommodation
d) Conference allowance for two major overseas conferences in the 4-year period
e) One-time IT allowance of S$1500
f) Annual grant of S$500 for journal subscription or book purchase
g) Thesis preparation allowance
Eligibility
Minimum qualifications
To qualify for a NPGS award, you must have a First Class Honours degree or equivalent at Bachelor’s level and applicants should also demonstrate excellent research abilities. The PhD research will be in any topic agreed between you and your chosen NTU supervisor within the research activities of NTU. At the time of application, if you have not yet completed your undergraduate degree programme, you will need to furnish documentation from your university that you are on track to get a First Class Honours degree or equivalent. Failure to do so will disqualify you from the NPGS award, in which case you may be considered for other NTU PhD research scholarships, subject to meeting the selection criteria. For other requirements on Test scores, please visit:
http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/Pages/default.aspx
How to Apply
Application for AY2012-13 will be open from 1 Oct 2011 to 15 Nov 2011. Applicants who are interested to apply for the August 2012 or January 2013 intake should apply during this period.
Please refer to our admissions website http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/Pages/default.aspx for the respective school’s intakes.
Application Deadline
15 Nov 2011
More Information
Visit the official website: http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/NPGS/home/
Graduate Studies Office
Nanyang Technological University
Student Services Centre, Level 3
42 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639815

Beasiswa S3: Forest and Nature for Society at Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctoral Programme

Forest and Nature for Society at Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctoral Programme

Overview
Forest and Nature for Society (FONASO) is a three-year world-class Joint Doctoral Programme (180 ECTS). FONASO is part of the Erasmus Mundus programme initiated by the European Commission to enhance and promote European higher education throughout the world. The language of the programme is English.

The main objective of the FONASO programme is to educate the leaders of the future generation of researchers, teachers and top management staff working with sustainable forest and nature management, in both tropical and temperate regions, to ensure wider societal benefits. Within forest and nature management, the programme is focused on the scientific fields of (i) economics and policy, and (ii) ecology and silviculture. The emphasis is on applied research. The FONASO programme is offered by a Consortium that includes globally top ranked universities and leading international research organisations including:

Partner institutions:
University of Copenhagen, Denmark
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
Bangor University, UK
Dresden University, Germany
University of Göttingen, Germany
AgroParisTech, France
University of Padova, Italy
Associate institutions:
Center for International Forestry Research, Indonesia
Dalhoff Larsen & Hornemann, Denmark
James Cook University, Australia
University of British Columbia, Canada
World Agroforestry Centre, Kenya
Fellowship
Every year approximately 8-10 fellowships will be available to academically outstanding applicants. There is one annual call for applications; short-listed applicants are invited to Europe to present and discuss their proposals.

All FONASO doctoral candidates are in principle fully funded from the very start, i.e. the awarded fellowship(s) cover all salary costs and operational costs. However, regarding the latter, individual candidates may want to undertake, in collaboration with their supervisors, additional external fundraising. The FONASO institutions, in six European countries, are subject to differences in national legislation and general cost structures. Therefore, salaries and available operational funding varies across the institutions, e.g. due to variation in tax levels. To see an overview of estimated gross and net salary (per month)per doctoral candidate, and an estimate of the available operational funds (per three years), please visit the following link.

Eligibility
Eligible applications are evaluated by the FONASO Assessment Committee according to three main criteria:
Academic potential as indicated by (i) a very good second university degree; (ii) a research synopsis that closely relates to one of the topics announced in the FONASO PhD Topic Catalogue, (iii) documented research achievements, e.g. publications in international journals with peer review. This is the most important criterion
An MSc/MA degree must have been completed at the time of application
English proficiency
Academic references
How to apply?
FONASO only issues one annual call for applications covering both EU and third-country applicants in order to obtain one pool of applications among which to select the best. The annual call announces selected research topics relevant to the application round. FONASO has a policy of equal opportunities for men and women and people with special needs.

Application form can be downloaded here and for those who would have problems with filling in the application form, you can also download the application form guideline (found here). The deadline for all the applications is 1 November 2011. Main contents of the application form are:
Indication of selected research topic from the FONASO PhD Topic Catalogue
Project syopsis of max 1500 words
A sample of own scientific text
Certified copy of second university degree(s) certificate
Brief Curriculum Vitae
English proficiency (min score IELTS 7.0 , TOEFL: Paper-based 600/IBT 100)
Two academic references
There are 2 rounds in the selection process- Short-listing and interview.

Short-listing- Based on the eligibility criteria, the best applicants will be short-listed and invited to develop a full project proposal. Short-listed applicants are informed by email. They are put in direct contact with the potential supervisors, who will assist the applicant in developing the full project proposal. Within a deadline of 5-6 weeks, the applicant submits the full proposal on a standard format to the FONASO Secretariat.

Interview- Each shortlisted applicant is invited, if recommended by their principal supervisor, to present their proposal before a Scientific Committee, consisting of at least two members of the FONASO Consortium Commission and one supervisor of each proposal. The interview will take place at Copenhagen University. Applicant costs are covered by the Consortium.

Contacts
Erasmus Mundus Secretariat
University of Copenhagen
Faculty of Life Sciences
Bülowsvej 17
DK-1870 Frederiksberg
Denmark
Phone +45 35332048
FONASO@life.ku.dk

The Official Website

PhD Scholarship Opportunities at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Doctor of Philosophy scholarship opportunities available
Scholarships are available to those interested in pursuing a PhD in the areas of mobile information access and sharing. Positions are open till filled.

A good background in computer science, information technology or information science is necessary, as is a willingness to work hard. Knowledge of information retrieval or Web mining techniques is considered a plus.
TOEFL scores are required for students whose first language is not English. GRE scores are also required for graduates who did not obtain their degrees from a Singapore university. More information, including application procedures, financial assistance and admission requirements may be found at the Graduate Studies Office Web site (http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/default.aspx).


Funding for PhD students will include a monthly stipend and various fees. Interested candidates should contact Dion Goh, Associate Professor (ashlgoh@ntu.edu.sg) as soon as possible and include a CV.
Dion Goh
Associate Professor
Director, MSc Information Systems Program
Division of Information Studies
Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Nanyang Technological University
31 Nanyang Link
Singapore 637718
Tel: (65) 6790 6290
Fax: (65) 6790 5214
E-mail: ashlgoh@ntu.edu.sg

Singapore Scholarship for ASEAN Countries, Undergraduate study at the Singapore University

Singapore Scholarship for a full-time Undergraduate study at the Singapore University
Summary
Scholarships for applicants from ASEAN countries to obtain the respective degrees at Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore or Singapore Management University.

Level: undergraduate
Study in: Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore or Singapore Management University
Application Deadline: – (open in November 2011)
Benefit: full tuition fees, living allowance, One return economy class air ticket
Description


The Singapore Scholarship is a Government to Government Scholarship for students who are citizens of ASEAN member countries (except Singapore) and is for a full-time undergraduate study at the Singapore university (NUS, NTU or SMU).
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. The courses offered by the respective universities under the Singapore Scholarship are indicated in the Singapore Scholarship application form.
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 scholarship is awarded based on merit. Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, a good command of English and meet the entry requirements for the universities. Shortlisted candidates have to sit for an entrance exam and interview at the respective ASEAN countries except for candidates from Brunei and Malaysia who will only sit for the interview.
Benefits
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.
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:
Indonesia
- completed Indonesia SMU Ujian Akhir Nasional (UAN) with excellent academic results
- currently undergoing 1st year of undergraduate studies in a local Indonesian university is preferred.
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
For other countries, see at http://app.scp.gov.sg/scholareligible.asp
How to Apply
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. For Indonesian applicants, please click http://www.mfa.gov.sg/scp/ApplicationFormForAY11-12_Indon.pdf for a softcopy of the application form for AY 11/12.
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.
The following documents have to be submitted with the application form:
High school exam results slip
University transcripts (if applicable)
Secondary school exam results slip
Additional results slip eg. TOEFL, SAT
Academic awards and extra-Curricular activities certificates for the last four years
University entrance exam results (if any)
Copies of the Birth Certificate and Passport
The decision of the Singapore Government on the selection of Singapore Scholarship recipient is final.
Applications must be endorsed and submitted by their respective ASEAN Governments. The relevant agencies to endorse the application are:
Brunei Darussalam
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT)
Indonesia
- Contact Person: Bpk. Drs. Hawignyo
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
Malaysia
- Public Service Department, Training Division OR Respective schools of the applicants
See more at http://app.scp.gov.sg/scholarapply.asp
Application Deadline
Applications for Academic Year 2012/2013 will open in November 2011 (prepare your self!). The academic year for the Singapore universities starts in July/August.
More Information
Interested applicants may wish to visit our website http://www.scp.gov.sg/ for more information on the Singapore Scholarship.
Singapore Scholarship
c/o Technical Cooperation Directorate
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tanglin
Singapore 248 163
Tel: (65) 6379 8000
Fax: (65) 6479 3357
Email: mfa_scp@mfa.gov.sg

Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology (MSP) by Islamic Development Bank (IDB)

Summary
The Programme offers scholarships for study and research at two levels: (i) 3-year Ph.D. study/ research, and (ii) 6-12 months of Post-Doctoral research.

Level: Ph.D. study/ research, Post-Doctoral research.
Disciplines: Health/medicine, Agriculture/Food production, Water Resources/ Desertification, Energy/Infrastructure Development, Nanotechnology, Development-focused ICT, and pure Science subjects.
Application Deadline: December 31
Benefit: All academic expenses, Living allowances, Health Insurance

Description
The Programme was launched in 1413H (1992), named ‘The IDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology’ (MSP).

The objective of the programme is to develop technically qualified human resources in the IDB member countries by providing scholarships to promising and outstanding scholars and researchers to undertake advanced studies and research in the fields of applied science and technology needed for the development of the member countries.
The Programme offers scholarships for study and research at two levels: (i) 3-year Ph.D. study/ research, and (ii) 6-12 months of Post-Doctoral research.
The concept is to assist the needs of the IDB member countries and their institutions in developing high quality and hi-tech human resources in science and technology areas that they are lacking but crucial for their development.
Benefits
The scholarship covers the following benefits and entitlements:
All academic expenses
Living allowances
Health Insurance
Round trip air-tickets to and from place of study
Conference Participation allowance
Scientific Paper preparation allowance
Computer allowance (for Ph.D. only)
Family allowance (for Ph.D. only)
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must meet the following basic criteria:
Age not over (a) 35 years for Ph.D. study, and (b) 40 years for Post-Doctoral research;
Attached to a research/academic/development institution in science and technology in their respective country;
Must possess the required academic background in the related field of their proposed study/research and have some professional/research experience in the respective field;
Demonstrate that the research proposal has scientific and technological relevance with the objective of meeting the priority development needs of the country;
Have good command of the language of the institution of study and the ability to conduct scientific work in it.
How to Apply
Downloaded application form for 3-Year Ph.D. Study or application form for Post-Doctoral Research. The applications must be submitted through the nominating institutions to the Office of the IDB Governor for the country. It is the Office of the IDB Governor that will forward the applications to the IDB and not the individual applicants or the nominating institutions. Applications sent directly to the IDB will not be considered.
Selection procedure
All the applications submitted to the IDB Governor’s Office are to go through the following process:
Screening by the IDB Governor’s Office to forward to IDB the most eligible applications;
In-house review at the IDB;
Scientific and technical evaluation of eligible applications by a panel of external reviewers composed of scientists and experts in their fields.
Final selection by the IDB.

More Information
Visit the official website: http://www.isdb.org/irj/portal/anonymous?NavigationTarget=navurl://c28c70fde436815fcff1257ef5982a08&LightDTNKnobID=1954576888

Panasonic Scholarship 2012

Panasonic Scholarship provides promising students from these countries a good opportunity to do research in universities in Japan and enable them to contribute to the development of their countries and to promote friendship between these countries and Japan in the 21st Century.

In 2011, Panasonic Scholarship Co. Ltd., Panasonic Corporation, in cooperation with Panasonic Group of Companies in Indonesia are very excited to offer the Panasonic Scholarship for Year 2012. We are happy to announce that, the Panasonic Scholarship Program is now open to the graduate students from Natural Science & Mathematics, Engineering, Bio-Technology [Agricultural], and Information Technology.
For a privately graduate students from Indonesia who applied the program in Indonesia and selected as nominated, Panasonic Scholarship shall provide award totally up to 8 Million Yen per-person for 3 years Master course at a University in Japan.


About Panasonic Scholarship
In commemoration of its 80th anniversary in 1998, Panasonic Corporation decided to launch Panasonic Scholarship Program to invite graduate students from Asian countries including Indonesia to pursue a master’s course in Japan. This scholarship provides promising students from these countries a good opportunity to do research in universities in Japan and enable them to contribute to the development of their countries and to promote friendship between these countries and Japan in the 21st Century.
Panasonic Scholarship will be provided for three years start from April which covers: Year One — Enrollment as research students in universities in Japan and Japanese-language training in Japanese-language institutes Year Two & Three — Register and complete master’s course in Japan. The entire period shall not exceed three years in any circumstances. The scholarship will be terminated if a scholarship recipient fails to gain admission to a university in Japan within one year after arrival in Japan.
What contents of Panasonic Scholarship?
This scholarship provides funding assistant for selected candidates.
Year One, Research Student
Basic Scholarship/ Monthly Allowance : ¥150,000 per month.
Arrival Allowance : ¥200,000 will be paid to successful applicants in March.
Tuition Fee Assistance* : Tuition Assistance Actual Amount (a maximum of ¥200,000 to be paid each half year).
Year Two & Three, Master Course in Graduate School
Basic Scholarship/ Monthly Allowance : ¥180,000 per month .
Entrance Fee Assistance Actual Amount (a maximum of ¥250,000 to be paid).
Tuition Fee Assistance : Tuition Assistance Actual Amount (a maximum of ¥250,000 to be paid per each half year)

Visit the official website, Panasonic Scholarship:
Homepage: http://panasonicscholarship.com/
e-Application Panasonic Scholarship: http://www.panasonicscholarship.com/content/view/23/23/

StuNed Scholarship Program 2012 for Indonesian Students

The Stuned Scholarship Program 2012 for master degree or short courses in the Netherlands.

StuNed, Studeren in Nederland, is a scholarship programme focusing on mid-career professionals, as part of the bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and the Netherlands. The scholarship programme aims to contribute to the development of Indonesia through strengthening the human resources of Indonesian organisations. Individual applicants may apply for master degree or short courses in the Netherlands, whilst institutions may apply through the StuNed Group Application.
The StuNED Scholarship Program is part of the bilateral development co-operation between Indonesia and The Netherlands. The program enables professionals belonging to the target group to take a Master’s degree course or a postgraduate course at a university in the Netherlands to further enhance their professional knowledge and skills in areas that are critical for the development of the country. The target group is government officials (central and regional), NGO officials, lecturers-educators and journalists. Employees of private companies working in development related sectors may also apply.



Eligibility Eligible students:
be an Indonesian national;
have earned a S1 or Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent at a recognized university in Indonesia; be able to provide evidence of the academic achievements (minimum G.P.A. score 2.75):
relevant work experience for at least two years;
have an academic or professional background that is related to the subject of the course;
be full time available for the entire period of the study program or course and be able to participate in and complete all courses;
TOEFL ITP 550, IELTS 6) [please note that higher grades are required for admission to a TU/e Master's program];
be admitted to one of the courses or programs offered by Institutes of Higher Education in the Netherlands for the academic year 2012-2013;
no age limit, but priority will be given to mid-career professionals.
Eligible countries: Indonesia
Eligible programs: In general, all international training and degree courses offered by Dutch providers are eligible, as long as the chosen program is in line with the priority areas as mentioned in the Multi Annual Strategic Plan (MASP) 2008-2011. An overview of these courses can be found in www.studyinholland.nl
StuNed for Master Degree Programmes
Eligible study programmes
All master courses in www.studyinholland.nl with a duration of less then two years, and with a clear relation to the objectives of the StuNed programme
StuNed for Short Courses
Eligible study programmes
All short courses with a duration of more than 6 weeks and less then 6 months with a clear relation to the objectives of the StuNed programme.
Duration of scholarship: minimum 1.5 and maximum 24 months
Application and selection procedure
First students should apply for admission to a TU/e Master’s program. Once they have been accepted, students may apply for a StuNED scholarship. For the full application and selection procedure see the Nuffic Neso Indonesia website.
The closing date for applications for a scholarship for a Master’s program for academic year 2012/2013 ihas not yet been communicated by the Nuffic, but as other years will probably be end of March 2012.

More information and application
Detailed information can be found at the Nuffic Neso Indonesia website.

AstroMundus – International Master`s Degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Erasmus Mundus

AstroMundus – International Master`s Degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Erasmus Mundus

Overview
Open to: Students of all nationalities who hold a Bachelor degree in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, or Mathematics and have a good and certified knowledge of the English language.
Scholarship: The fellowships cover tuition fees and student housing at the different sites for the whole duration of 2 years.
AstroMundus is a 2-years Erasmus Mundus Masters Course (120 ECTS) in Astronomy and Astrophysics offered by a consortium of 5 partner universities in 4 different countries: Austria, Italy, Germany, and Serbia (University of Innsbruck, Austria; University of Padova, and University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy; University of Göttingen, Germany; University of Belgrade, Serbia).

Objectives
The main objective is to provide top-ranked students with an excellent background in Astrophysics, to introduce them to the world of modern astrophysical research, and foster their future career in this field. At the same time, in the spirit of the Erasmus Mundus programmes, they promote cultural exchanges between Third Country and European students and academics. AstroMundus students carry out their master studies in at least 2 and up to four of these countries, in a stimulating and scientifically excellent international environment.

Main topics
AstroMundus offers an excellent educational level in all branches of Astrophysics, as insured by the wide variety of expertise in the field covered by this international partnership. The main topics covered by the Master programme are:
Galactic Astrophysics (the Sun and the Solar system, the Milky Way, stellar evolution, the interstellar medium)
Extrasolar planets
Extragalactic Astrophysics (galaxies, galaxy evolution, galaxy clusters, intra-cluster medium, star formation)
Active Galactic Nuclei (including accretion theory, relativistic jets, modelling)
Cosmology (including observational cosmology, galaxy surveys, gravitational lensing, very early universe)
Particle Cosmology
Astroparticle Physics
Gravitational waves
Observational astrophysics from the ground and from space
Computational astrophysics (N-body simulations, magneto-hydrodynamic simulations)
Language
Courses will be taught in English. Intensive tutoring of Master students will be assured during the whole course of their Master studies. Also, English will be the language of choice for tutoring and examinations. However, students will have access to language courses within each of the partner Universities.

Eligibility
The “Astrophysics” Erasmus Mundus Masters Course is open to students of all nationalities that fulfill these minimum requirements:
Hold a Bachelor degree in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, or Mathematics (or a certified equivalent amount of learning in the same field, quantified as 3 years of previous studies corresponding to at least 180 credits in the European Credit Transfer System) or expect to obtain it latest by August of the starting year of the Masters Course (i.e. by August 2010 for the course starting in September 2010);
Have a good and certified knowledge of the English language (the certification is not necessary for native speakers). Check the list of accepted tests and scores.
Scholarship
A number of fellowships are available: 32,000 € for non-European students and 12,000 € for students from EU, Iceland, Noway, and Liechtenstein. The fellowships cover the whole duration of 2 years. Students who have been selected for a fellowsh do not have to pay tuition fees. Student housing at the different sites will be organised.

Deadline: 30 November 2011

Application


You can apply by filling in the following online application form:

• Application for Students



• Application for Scholars

The Master Programme



The Official Webpage