Beasiswa S2 S3 di China: Master and PhD Scholarships at Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT)

Master and PhD Scholarships at Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT)

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.

Entry Requirements Applicants to Master programs should:
have obtained a bachelor`s degree from a recognized institution, or an equivalent qualification; and
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, and
satisfy SIAT`s requirements on physical fitness for pursuing the postgraduate program. Language Requirements:
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.


List of Master and PhD Programs
1. Program
physical chemistry (0101)
biochemistry and molecular biology (0102)
signal and information processing (0103)
pattern recognition and intelligent system (0104)
computer application technology (0105)
materials engineering (0106)
electrical and communication engineering (0107)
control engineering (0108)
computer technology (0109)
biological engineering (0110)
2. PhD Degree Programs
pattern recognition and intelligent system (0201)
computer application technology (0202)
　
　　 Application Documents　
The completed application form for Admission of International Students (please download from http://www.siat.cas.cn/yjsjy/zsxx/lxs/. The photo adhered on the application form must be identical with that on the passport.
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　

Step 1: Online application
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 program codes can be found from section 3. List of Master and PhD Programs.

Step 2：Submission of Application Documents
The applicants are required to submit the original application documents listed above 1-5 to Graduated Students Office, SIAT, by express mail.

Step 3: Review and Interview
The admission committee of SIAT will evaluate the application documents and shortlist applicants for further examination or interview. The shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Step 4: Admission
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.

Scholarships
SIAT will provide a certain amount of scholarship to the admitted applicants to cover their living expenses. (Unit : RMB Yuan/Month )
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 Schedule
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Contact Detail
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

Website: http://grad.siat.ac.cn

European Master in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis at Erasmus Mundus AFEPA

European Master in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis at Erasmus Mundus AFEPA

Overview
The European Master in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis aims at providing a high quality education in designing and assessing public policies targeted to the agricultural and food sector as well as the rural environment. This European Master responds to the increasing need to better understand and anticipate the various and often complex socio-economic and environmental effects of these policies either in a functioning market economy as in the European Uni0n or in economies in a development or transition phase. The European Master offers a two-year academic curriculum with integrated and advanced theoretical, methodological and empirical courses in economics and quantitative methods as well as in agricultural, food and environmental sciences, agricultural and trade policy, environmental and natural resource policy, rural development policy and agribusiness management and market analysis. To connect theory and methodology to practice, a problem solving project is developed and presented as a master thesis at the end of the two-year curriculum.

The European Master is jointly organised by five leading European educational and research institutions: the Corvinius University of Budapest (CUB) in Hungary, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Sweden, the Rheinische-Friedrich-Wilhelms Universität Bonn (UBonn) in Germany, the Université catholique de Louvain (UCL) in Belgium and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Spain. These five partner universities are recognised worldwide for the quality of their educational programme and scientific achievements in agricultural, environmental and economic sciences. The required 120 ECTS credit points are structured into three blocks: a minimum of two semesters of studies (55 ECTS) at a first partner university, as well as two semesters of studies (60 ECTS) at a second partner university, and two joint summer schools (5 ECTS) at partner universities. The language of instruction and examination is English for most of the courses in three partner universities while it is either French at UCL or Spanish at UPC for most of the courses. The Master degree is awarded as a double degree from the two home and host universities.

This European Master is accessible to candidates holding a bachelor degree or a recognized equivalent academic degree with a minimum of 180 ECTS or 3 years university study from an accredited institution, with sufficient undergraduate training in economics and agricultural or environmental sciences, with an excellent scholastic average, and with fluency in English but also French or Spanish if attending either UCL or UPC respectively.

Recipients of this European Master are qualified to understand the fundamentals of public policies oriented to the agricultural and food sector, rural areas and natural resources, develop and use quantitative methods to perform rigorous socio-economic and environmental assessment of these public policies, and provide sound and relevant policy recommendations for a more sustainable development of this sector and rural areas. They are qualified to take responsibilities in international, national and regional agencies, non-governmental organisations, consultancy firms, professional organisations and private companies.

Website: http://www.uclouvain.be/afepa

Main area: Social sciences (including economics), cultural sciences
Second area: Agricultural and forestry sciences
Third area: Geography, earth and environmental studies

At the end of the course, graduated students will be awarded a double degree.

Tuition fees: 3000 €/per year for EU students 6000 €/per year for Third country students

Coordinator: CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF LOUVAIN, Belgium [Prof. Bruno Henry de Frahan] Partners:
CORVINUS UNIVERSITY OF BUDAPEST, Hungary [Prof. Csaba Forgacs]
SWEDISH UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, Sweden [Ms. Kristina H. Jansson]
UNIVERSITY OF BONN, Germany [Ms. Kristina H. Jansson]
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CATALONIA, Spain [Prof. José M. Gil]
Information on Applications
For the 2012/13 academic year: The online application tool for both non-European and European students will be activated again from September 15, 2011 until January 10, 2012. Applications received during this period (all applications must have been postmarked on January 10, 2012 at the latest) will be considered for general admission into the programme AND for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. The deadline for students that wish to apply for admission into the programme but NOT for an Erasmus Scholarship are March 31, 2012 for Non-European applicants and April 30, 2012 for European applicants.

Contact:
Bruno HENRY DE FRAHAN
Place de la Croix du Sud 2/15
1348 LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE – Belgium
bruno.henrydefrahan@uclouvain.be

Erasmus Mundus Master for Laboratory Accreditation-Quality in Analytical Laboratories

Erasmus Mundus Master for Laboratory Accreditation-Quality in Analytical Laboratories

Overview
EMQAL is a master course for laboratory managers and scientists who wish to implement and manage Quality Systems in analytical laboratories, or work in Quality System environments in accredited analytical laboratories.

The master is offered by a Consortium of five European universities and one Chinese university:
University of Algarve (Portugal, PT)
University of Barcelona (Spain, ES)
University of Bergen (Norway, NO)
University of Cadiz (Spain, ES)
Gdask University of Technology (Poland, PL)
Central South University (China, CN)


Applicants are divided into two categories: Category A and Category B. – Category A applicants come from a Third Country and were not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in an European Country. Third Country means a country that is not a European Country”. More concretely, the Erasmus Mundus programme distinguishes three different groups of countries:
a) The Members states of the European Uni0n;
b) Other countries or potential candidates possibly on the same footing as Member States (this category includes Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo under UNSC Resolution 1244/99, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey and Switzerland); these countries are considered as third countries unless there is an establishment of the participation of the country concerned in the EM programme
c) Third countries.

– Category B applicants do not fulfill the Category A criteria defined above.

Scholarship
The European Commission provides a limited number of grants (ERASMUS MUNDUS studentships) for selected Category A and Category B students.

A Category A EM studentship for EMQAL totals 38000€ and covers:
payment of the tuition fees for the whole EMQAL course (12000€)
travel expenses (2000 €)
A monthly allowance of 1333.33 € /month, for 18 months.
A Category B EM studentship for EMQAL totals 15000 € and covers:
payment of the tuition fees for the whole EMQAL course (6000€)
A monthly allowance of 500€/month, for 18 months.
Eligibility
Strong Academic Background in appropriate disciplines- this means candidates must hold a high education diploma issued by a competent High Education authority attesting the completion of a degree equivalent to a 1st cycle (180 ECTS), in a field where analytical laboratories play an important role. This may be a degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Clinical Analysis, Medicine, etc.
Demonstrated command of the English language- this means the candidate must prove he/she can understand, speak and write English proficiently enough to take the majority of modules, which are taught in English. (TOEFL scores paper 575 / computer 232, Internet based TOEFL (TOEFL iBT™ ) total score 94, International English Language Testing System, IELTS scores 6.5, etc.)
Adequate financial resources
When you apply there is no guarantee that you will be considered for an ERASMUS or ERASMUS MUNDUS studentship so you should be fully aware of the financial costs of the programme. All candidates must take the financial aspects in consideration when applying. The studentships are extremely competitive and only the very best students in a field of many excellent applicants will be awarded the studentships. You should indicate clearly if you are relying on ERASMUS, ERASMUS MUNDUS or other studentships to finance your study. Individuals who have already benefited from an Erasmus Mundus Master studentship are not eligible for a second studentship in order to follow EMQAL. One individual may apply only to a maximum of three Erasmus Mundus Master courses at the same time. Candidates who do not comply with this rule may have their applications cancelled by the EACEA.

How to apply?
The application is made online, and is the same for European and Non-European candidates. Please register at this website. You will then be sent an email with instructions on how to complete the online application form.

After completing your online application you are required to send the the following documents:
A completed and signed copy of your printed application;
A copy of your motivation and your personal statements;
A completed and signed copy of the Declaration for Applicants (see below)
An identification document (passport or identification card);
Diplomas or certificates of your academic degrees, including a list of all disciplines in your degree (also provide a translation to English if the language is other than English or a language of the consortium: Spanish, Portuguese, Norwegian or Polish);
Any diplomas or certificates that may help you in the selection procedures (for example English proficiency tests)
Your application will only be complete when we receive these documents. You are required to send a pdf file containing copies of these documents by email to EMMQAL@gmail.com and a hard copy of all documents by post mail (stamp date before the deadline for applications) to the address displayed below. The deadline for the application is 31 December 2011.

Contacts
Postgraduate Admissions Officer
Secretaria dos Mestrados
FCT-Gambelas Campus
University of Algarve
8005-139 Faro
Portugal

The Official Website

Master Scholarship in Science and Technology Provided by Chulabhorn Graduate Institute & ASEAN Foundation, Thailand

Master Scholarship in Science and Technology Provided by Chulabhorn Graduate Institute & ASEAN Foundation

Overview
The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (CGI) and the ASEAN Foundation (AF) have entered into an agreement to develop highly qualified human resources in the area of science and technology within ASEAN member countries through the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute - ASEAN Foundation Post-Graduate Scholarship Program in Science and Technology.

Field of Study
Applied Biological Sciences: Environmental Health
Environmental Toxicology
Chemical Biology


Scholarship Coverage
The scholarship will cover tuition and other academic fees, round trip airfare, accommodation allowance, monthly stipend, book allowance, health insurance and others.

Eligibility
Scholarships are open to bonafide ASEAN nationals (except Thai citizen)
Hold a Bachelor`s Degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00
Applicants with at least 2 years work experiences in related field will receive favorable consideration
Applicants must have demonstrated English proficiency, preferably on one of two recognized test of language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS)
Applicants must provide a statement of purpose explaining their interests in the study
Application Procedure
Applicants should complete the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute – the ASEAN Foundation Post – Graduate Scholarship Program application form and submit together with other supporting documents to: The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute
(CGI-AF Joint Scholarship Program)
54 Kamphangphet 6 Road,
Laksi, Bangkok 10210
THAILAND
Email: cgi_academic@cgi.ac.th

Application Form
CGI - AF scholarship application form can be downloaded here (Microsoft Word Document, 174KB).

Deadline
Application for the CGI-AF Scholarship Program is due on 30 November 2011. Pre-session orientation program will commence in April 2012 while the academic program will commence in June 2012.

Contact
The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute
54 Kamphangphet 6 Road,
Laksi, Bangkok 10210
THAILAND
Email: cgi_academic@cgi.ac.th
Website: www.cgi.ac.th
Tel Nos: (66 2) 554-1900 ext. 2155, 2154, 2130
Fax Nos: (66 2) 554-1990 / 554-1992

ASEAN Foundation
Jl. Sam Ratulangi No.2, Menteng,
Jakarta – 10350
INDONESIA
E-mail: secretariat@aseanfoundation.org
Website: www.aseanfoundation.org
Tel Nos: (62 21) 3192-4828 / 3192- 4833
Fax No: (62 21) 3192-6078

Website Link
http://www.aseanfoundation.org/index2.php?main=news/2011/2011-08-19.php

IUPUI Scholarship Information For the 2012-2013 Academic Year

Summary
Indiana University Purdue University (IUPUI) offers many scholarships for incoming freshmen study undergraduate and postgraduate, for international students.

Level: incoming freshmen
Subject:
Study in: Indiana University Purdue University (IUPUI), USA
Application Deadline: 15 November 2011
Benefit: up to $12,000 per year
Tenure: 4 years
Description
IUPUI offers many scholarship opportunities for international students. All scholarships require full-time enrollment (12 credit hours or more per semester) in the fall and spring semesters. If you take the SAT or ACT examination more than once, the highest scores will be used for scholarship consideration. Funds provided by these scholarships do not cover intensive English as a Second Language study.

COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
All competitive program recipients must begin studies in the fall semester as a beginning freshman.
All applicants must apply for admission and for scholarship by November 15.
Students selected for one of the competitive scholarships listed below may also be eligible to receive a portion of the admission-based scholarship for which they are eligible.
Highly competitive scholarship programs are for exceptional incoming freshmen who have achieved outstanding performance in a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, excellent SAT or ACT scores (for applicants for whom English is not their native language, TOEFL results), and, as finalists, complete an interview as the final step in the process. (Note: students residing outside Indiana will be interviewed by phone.)
IUPUI Scholarships:
Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program (up to $5,000 per year for four years)
Plater International Scholars Program ($12,000 per year for four years of study)
Chancellor’s Non-Resident Scholarships ($12,000 annually for 4 years)
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Scholarships ($10,000 annually for 4 years)
Dean’s Recognition Scholarship ($6,000 annually for 4 years)
IUPUI Service Award ($3,000 – 5,000 annually for 4 years)
International Ambassador Award ($3,500 annually for 4 years)
How to Apply
Visit the official website and download the pdf file, the URLs provided below.
Application Deadline
15 Nov 2011
More Information
Office of International Affairs
902West New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5197
Tel: 317.274.7000 Fax: 317.278.2213
Website: iapply.iupui.edu
http://iapply.iupui.edu/scholarships/opportunities.pdf

PhD and MS Positions in Robotics at GW Robotics and Mechatronics Laboratory, USA

PhD and MS Positions in Robotics at GW Robotics and Mechatronics Laboratory

Overview
The Robotics and Mechatronics Laboratory (RML) in the George Washington University - the flagship Robotics Research Center of the University - is seeking highly qualified candidates for available positions in the Ph.D. and M.S. levels starting as early as January (Spring) 2012. The ideal candidate will have a lively interest in both system building and theory. She or he will enjoy the opportunity to work collaboratively with other researchers and PhD students at RML and other centers and institutes in the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

In your email, please state the specific area you are interested in. You should clearly state financial needs and whether you are holding or are eligible for Scholarships from any source. Please include the following attachments to your email:
CV (curriculum vitae) / Resume
Undergraduate and graduate institutions and GPA
Major courses taken
List of publications
Eligibility of positions is dependent upon acceptance into a graduate program in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

An early start in January or May 2012 is desired for exceptional applicants who submit their application ASAP. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Prof. Ben-Tzvi as soon as possible at bentzvi@gwu.edu

For more information see http://www.seas.gwu.edu/~bentzvi/

Swiss Government Scholarships 2012/2013 for Indonesian Students

Swiss Government Scholarships 2012/2013 for Indonesian Students

Overview
The Swiss Government through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) grants a limited number of scholarships to developing countries, among which Indonesia is included. These scholarships are offered to Indonesian POSTGRADUATE students wishing to undertake research or study in a master programme at a Swiss university or Federal Institute of Technology as mentioned on page 5. Priority will be given to research fellowships.

Following programmes are not included in this scholarship:
Fine arts and music
Undergraduate studies
Hotel management studies
Student exchange programmes
Part-time studies
On-the-job studies
Correspondence courses


The duration of grant is basically for the nine-month academic year (always from September to June. It is not possible to start the scholarship in the Spring semester or any other time in the year). It can be extended up to 12 months. The extension request will be analyzed according to the FCS criteria.

Conditions
Indonesian citizen
University degree (min. Sarjana Strata-1/bachelor degree )
Candidates must be under 35 years old when applying (birth date after December 31, 1976)
Sufficient knowledge of the teaching languages of the intended programme (German/French/Italian and/or English). Applicants for master programmes must have international recognized language certificates (please see page 4)
Applicants for research fellowship must have a confirmation letter from a professor at the intended university.
For research fellowships: applicants must have a clear research proposal. For master programmes: applicants must have motivation explaining the study intentions and the importance for the future career. Additionally the applicants must apply for the chosen master programme while applying for the Swiss Government Scholarship.
Application Procedure
Scholarship application forms shall be requested until November 18, 2011. To obtain the forms, the applicants should send a brief e-mail which includes the following data and documents:
Complete name
Date of birth
Language skills beside English (in case you can speak one of the official languages in Switzerland)
Intended research/study field and university in Switzerland
a. For research fellowships:
a complete research proposal (approx. 5 pages), including an overview of the research work conducted until now that could be relevant for the granting of a fellowship.
a copy of confirmation from a professor at the intended Swiss university that he/she will supervise the research
b. For master programmes:
a two page personal statement emphasizing the reasons to study in Switzerland, the importance of the choice for your future career as well as your professional projects after the scholarship.
international recognized language certificates (depending on the teaching languages) with at least minimum scores (see page 4)
Curriculum vitae
. E-mail address
Please send the request for an application form to jak.vertretung@eda.admin.ch . The application forms will be sent by e-mail.

Applicants must return the applications forms and supporting documents at the latest on November 30, 2011, to: Embassy of Switzerland (Culture Section), Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. X3/2, Jakarta 12950. The application documents can be delivered by post or courier.

All documents must be submitted in 3 sets of copies. Every document set must be prepared in the following order:
Application form (typed and printed)
Copies of certificate of bachelor or master degree from university
Translation of the certificate of bachelor or master degree
Academic transcript
Translation of the academic transcript
Letters of recommendation from 2 professors/lecturers
For research fellowships: research proposal (approx. 5 pages)
For master programmes: motivation letter (2 pages)
Curriculum vitae
For research fellowships: a confirmation letter from a professor from an intended Swiss university
For master programmes: international recognized language certificates
Medical certificate (on the FCS form supplied by the Embassy)
Copy of passport (main page with personal data)
Other documents (language certificates, certificate of achievement, etc.)
Photocopies of certificates have to be certified as true copies. Documents (certificates, recommendations, etc.) which are not issued in English/German/French/Italian have to be translated into one of those languages and legalised. The translation has to be attached to the related document.

All documents have to be on A4 size papers and not put into binders. Please note that only
complete and orderly prepared application files will be taken into consideration. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview which will be held at the Swiss Embassy in Jakarta. In May 2012, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) will announce the accepted candidatures.

Scholarship Amount
CHF 1.920,-/month (for living costs)

Please note that not all master programmes and universities exempt scholarship holders from semester fees. The scholarship grant covers only living expenses in Switzerland. Therefore it is necessary that all applicants clarify the possibility of tuition fee exemption directly with the university.

Travel Expenses and Insurance
Recipients from Indonesia pay their own travel expenses to Switzerland, but the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) pays the return ticket (except for family members). The return travel will not be offered if the grantees extend their stay in Switzerland beyond six months after completion of their studies, or if they take up employment or move to a third country.

Health insurance (except for dental care) and accident insurance are provided.

Obligations as a Scholarship Holder
Scholarship holders must live in Switzerland at the study place and must comply with the laws concerning the residence of foreigners in Switzerland and the university regulations. The FCS does not have the authority to decide on the possibility of bringing the family of the scholarship holder to Switzerland. This is left to the Federal Migration Office, which at present deals with requests very restrictively. As a rule, family members cannot be brought to Switzerland during the first year of study.

When accepting the scholarship, candidates have to give their written agreement to return to Indonesia after completion of the scholarship in Switzerland.

Scholarships of the FCS cannot be coupled with other grants. If a scholarship holder benefits from another scholarship or other financial means (salary), he has to choose between the FCS scholarship and the other source of income.

Further information and questions:
Embassy of Switzerland
Contact person: Mrs. Melinda Djohansjah
Tel.: +62 21 525 6061 Ext. 319

http://www.eda.admin.ch/etc/medialib/downloads/edactr/idn.Par.0094.File.tmp/Website-Swiss%20Government%20Scholarship%20_2012-13.pdf

2012 Spring Admission Guide for International Applicants at The Graduate Institute of Peace Studies - Kyung Hee University, Korea

2012 Spring Admission Guide for International Applicants at The Graduate Institute of Peace Studies - Kyung Hee University

Overview

Majors
Peace and Global Governance
Asia Pacific Studies
New Politics and Future Governance
Qualification
A person whose nationality isn`t Korean and is a graduate or a graduate-to-be for a bachelor or master degree.
Dormitory life during the academic semester is mandatory for all students.


** Our school only offers Master`s Degree Programs **
** There has been some Major change in requirements please refer to the following : Due to change of law, beginning from the 2012 Spring semester all international students who are accepted as a newcomer must have health insurance to cover their stay in Korea, the school will not cover this expense, If student wish to use the local health insurance in Korea the price is approximately $170 USD per year **

Scholarship and benefits
Official academic language : English
(All official academic events, classes, examination are conducted in English)
Full Scholarship for tuition and accommodation fee
Free text books
Other scholarship opportunities
Separate Campus etc
Application deadline
September 1st ~ October 31st for the Spring (March) Semester
Applications with postal mark until the deadline will be accepted but still must physically arrive within one week after the deadline if not it will be not accepted.
Date of notification for admission
Before mid January 2012 for Spring semester

Required documents for application
Please, refer to the attached file (Admission Guideline for International Applicants-201109.pdf) http://gip.khu.ac.kr/contents/bbs/bbs_content.html?bbs_cls_cd=002008001&cid=11091611145529

Admission fee
None

Contact information regarding admission
E-mail : gip@khu.ac.kr

Postal Address:
The Graduate Institute of Peace Studies,
Kyung Hee University 258-5 Bupyeong-ri,
Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju-si,
Gyeonggi-do,
472-864 Korea
Tel: +82-31-570-7013

http://gip.khu.ac.kr/contents/bbs/bbs_content.html bbs_cls_cd=002008001&cid=11091611145529

MBA Scholarship at Robert Gordon University, UK

MBA Scholarship at Robert Gordon University

Overview
The MBA scholarship for 2011/12, offered to Business, Management and Accounting students, can assist you with the cost of studying this prestigious course.

The Aberdeen Business School is able to offer a limited number of scholarships to assist exceptionally able students who wish to undertake its MBA programme on a full-time or online basis.

The MBA scholarship takes the form of a reduction in the normal tuition fees by a specified amount. Successful applicants will be responsible for paying the balance of their tuition fees, and for all their other travel and living expenses.

Full-time MBA
Scholarships range from £3,000 to £9,000. The numbers of Scholarships awarded varies from region to region.

Online MBA and Executive Part-time MBA
Scholarships range from £500 to £3,000 and are open to all applicants.

Eligibility
All applicants must meet the normal admission criteria for the MBA programme.
Candidates with an offer for the MBA or MBA Oil and Gas Management degrees can apply for a MBA scholarship.

Awards Criteria
The scholarship application is judged on three criteria:
The student`s past academic qualification
Whether the student has demonstrated career progression and achievement, and
Evaluation of an essay of 1,000 - 1,500 words written by the student.
Guidance Notes for the Written Essay
Applicants for a scholarship should prepare and submit an essay of 1,000 - 1,500 words under the following headings.

1. Business Experience
Demonstrate how your business and managerial experience to date has provided some unique insights into business and business processes and how these can be made relevant to your class colleagues and in which modules of the course.

2. Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrate how your interpersonal skills will exceptionally enhance group based learning during your course.

3. Cultural and National Prospective
Outline your cultural and national prospective and demonstrate why this will be of interest to other members of an international class.

4. Special Attributes
Outline any academic or other specialised skill achievements that you possess which will enhance and contribute to class discussion and debate.

5. General attributes
Generally demonstrate why your application should be considered ahead of others from your region. Guidance Notes for the Written Essay

How to Apply
You should only apply for a scholarship when you are in receipt of an offer for the degree.

Full-time MBA Application
Please download and complete the MBA Full-time Scholarship Application Form (Word document): MBA Scholarship Application Form

Online MBA and Executive Part-time MBA Scholarship Application
Please download and complete the MBA Online Scholarship Application Form (Word document): Online MBA Scholarship Application Form

The form and the written paper should be sent with all other essential documentation to the MBA Director at mba@rgu.ac.uk. Please title your email "MBA Scholarship Application".

Scholarship applications should be submitted by:
For the September intake, August 31
For the January intake, December 5
After Applying
Applications for a scholarship will be assessed by the admissions panel on a competitive basis.
Scholarships will be awarded to students on the basis of their potential contribution to the course, assessed by information gained from their application form, scholarship application paper, references, and any other relevant information.

Decisions on the award of scholarships will be made by the MBA Scholarship Committee. The MBA Scholarship Committee meets each month. When a decision has been reached this will be immediately communicated to the applicant.

Beasiswa S2 S3: PhD and Masters scholarships in Mathematical Science at University of Mexico (UNAM)

PhD and Masters scholarships in Mathematical Science at University of Mexico (UNAM)

Overview
A number of fully funded PhD and Masters scholarships are available within the Joint Postgraduate Program in Mathematical Science of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Campus Morelia, and the Michoacan University of San Nicolas of Hidalgo.

The PhD scholarships are tenable for up to 3 years and have a stipend of 10,768 Mexican Pesos per month (770 US Dollars, equivalent to six Mexican minimum wages). The Masters scholarships are tenable for up to 2 years and have a stipend of 8,076 Mexican Pesos per month (577 US Dollars, equivalent to four and a half Mexican minimum wages). Health coverage will be provided by the Mexican social security system.

Applicants should have or expect to gain a university degree in Mathematics or related discipline with an average of 8 or higher on a 10 point scale. Non- Spanish speakers are expected to become proficient in Spanish within two years.

The preferred starting date is 7th February 2012. Deadline for applications is 3rd November 2011. The entrance exam is scheduled for 5th November 2011. Foreign students are required to arrange for a faculty member to supervise the exam at their home institution.

A complete application includes a cover letter addressed to the Comité Académico del Posgrado en Matemáticas specifying contact details, CV, copies of university degrees, a copy of an identity document (passport, driving licence, etc), and contact details of two academic referees. Applications should be send electronically to admission-pccm@fismat.umich.mx.

For further details visit: http://posgrado.unam.umich.mx (in Spanish).

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Elmar Wagner, email: admission-pccm@fismat.umich.mx.

"Morelia, a city of about 1 million, rests on a gentle sloping hill overlooking the Valley of Guayangero and is another of Mexico`s colonial gems. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Artistic sight. At an elevation of 6,399 feet above sea level, Morelia`s climate provides spring-like days throughout the year." (www.mexonline.com/michoacan/morelia-info.htm)

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2012 BCI Student Research Scholarship Program for Bat Conservation

Summary
Each year, BCI awards scholarships to help students at universities around the world conduct conservation-relevant research. The goal of this program is to support exceptionally talented students in research initiatives that will contribute the new knowledge that is essential to conserving bats and the ecosystems they serve worldwide. Applications are now being accepted for 2012 BCI Scholarships. Only online applications will be considered. The deadline for completed applications is December 15, 2011.

Level: Research
Subject: Bat concervation
Study in: Anywhere
Application Deadline: 15 December 2011
Benefit: Individual awards range from $1,000 to $5,000
Description
2012 BCI Student Research Scholarship Program
Each year, BCI sponsors students in conducting conservation-relevant research. Lack of knowledge about bat ecology and behavior is one of the greatest impediments to bat conservation progress. The goal of this program is to support exceptionally talented students in research initiatives that will contribute new knowledge essential to conserving bats and the ecosystems they serve. Individual awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. We hope these funds provide opportunities for matching grants from other conservation organizations, government agencies and private foundations, and that BCI’s support will grow in future years.


SUGGESTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
All BCI scholarship recipients must be conducting research that specifically addresses at least one of our specified areas of need by: 1) answering ecological or behavioral questions essential to conservation or management; 2) resolving an economic problem which will further conservation tolerance; 3) documenting key ecological or economic roles of bats; or 4) educating people who are directly relevant to conservation success.
Primary Areas of Research Need:
A. Documentation of Bat Feeding Behavior: 1. Insect eating 2. Pollination 3. Seed Dispersal
B. Documentation of Roosting Needs: 1. Tree Roosts 2. Cave Roosts 3. Abandoned Mine Roosts 4. Development of Artificial Roosts
C. Finding Solutions to Bat Nuisance Problems: 1. Nuisance Bats in Buildings 2. Fruit Damage 3. Vampire Control
D. Anthropogenic Impacts on Bats and their Habitats 1. Wind Energy Development 2. Environmental Contaminants
Benefits
$1,000-$5,000 individual awards
Eligibility
Students enrolled in any college or university worldwide are eligible to apply. Students who have applied in previous years to BCI’s Student Research Scholarship Program are eligible to reapply each subsequent year, whether they received a previous BCI grant or not. Non-students are not eligible.
All proposals to the Student Research Scholarship Program must be prepared by the applicant. While BCI will fund research that is part of a larger project, the student must personally research and develop the proposal. All funded projects must begin no later than December 31 of the year in which the award is received.
How to Apply
Apply online at www.batcon.org/scholarships. The proposal, budget and student curriculum vitae should be included with the application. Templates for the proposal and budget documents can be found on “Step 6” in the application form. All submitted materials must be in English. Applications will not be accepted via mail. Only online and electronic applications will be accepted.
All application materials except letters of support must arrive by December 15 to be considered for the coming year, and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all materials well in advance.
Submitted materials may be rejected from the review process for any of the following reasons:
1. Project does not meet the conservation goals of the program.
2. Sufficient materials were not received prior to the deadline.
3. Submitted materials do not meet submission requirements.
4. Applicant does not meet eligibility requirements.
5. Significant changes were submitted after the deadline.
Applicants whose submissions are rejected prior to review will be notified via email.
Please address all questions to: grants@batcon.org
Application Deadline
15 December 2011
More Information
http://www.batcon.org/pdfs/grants/ScholarshipInfoWEB12.pdf
http://www.batcon.org/index.php/what-we-do/grants/student-research-scholarships.html

MSc Scholarship in Food of Life at Erasmus Mundus

MSc Scholarship in Food of Life at Erasmus Mundus

Overview

EM Food of Life is part of the Erasmus Mundus programme initiated by the European Commission to enhance and promote European higher education throughout the world. The two-year Masters Course builts on the expertise of four European universities:
University of Copenhagen, UC
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, UAB
University of Helsinki, UH
EM Food of Life is a cross-disciplinary Masters Course in the science of animal-derived foods. In a unique way, the course combines animal science and food science and technology focusing on social as well as cultural and, of course, scientific aspects of the food production chain.

Through the EM Food of Life Masters Course, you will acquire basic theoretical knowledge, practical techonologies, and research and development methodologies preparing you for a career in the food production industries. You will work with topics such as:
How to meet increased global requirements for meat and milk products
How to deal with increased emphasis on product quality, proven health benefits for the consumer
How to improve animal health and welfare reduced environment impact
As an EM Food of Life student, you must study in two of the consortium partner countries. If you hold an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, these two countries must be different from the country in which you obtained your last university degree. You will also have the opportunity for a shorter study period in Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand or Italy. The course is taught in English and leads to the award of a Double Degree (120 ECTS) in animal science and/or food science disciplines, depending on the choice of institutions. The EM Food of Life Double Degree includes a Diploma Supplement providing a detailed description of the chosen tracks and modules.

Scholarship
Every year 17-20 scholarships are available for Non-EU students (24.000 EUR/year) and EU students (10.000 EUR/year).
Category A Scholarships for Third-Country nationals: Total € 48.000 EUR
Category B Scholarships for European nationals and others complying with the 12 months rule: Total € 20.000
Category A scholarships can be awarded to masters students from all countries other than the 27 EU member states and the EEA-EFTA states: Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway. Furthermore, you must comply with the 12 months rule: you must not be a resident nor have carried out your main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries.

Category B scholarships can be awarded to any masters students who do not fulfil the category A criteria defined above, i.e. nationality requirement and 12 months rule.

Eligibility
The EM Food of Life Masters Course is open to non-EU and EU students.
A good first university degree within relevant discipline (animal science, food science or technology, other biological science)(weight 60%)
High proficiency in English: IELTS score: 6.0 TOEFL score: 560/IBT 83 (weight 10%)
Strong personal statement of motivation (weight 10%)
Good recommendations from two references, of which at least one is academic (weight 10%)
Relevant work experience (weight 10%)
How to apply?
You can download application forms here: Category A application form. Category B application form. Application Deadline (for the academic year 2012/13)is 1 December 2011 – for both Category A and B applicants.

All applications must be complete by submission. Only one enclosure has an extended deadline: IELTS or TOEFL test report can be submitted at the latest 14 days after deadline. Thus, it will be a good idea to make the agreement with your test centre that they will be able to provide us with the report before this date. The test reports must always by sent from the test centre in question directly to the education institution, i.e. this Secretariat. Please be aware that, due to the very many incoming applications, it is not possible to acknowledge the receipt of your application. If you wish to be sure that your application reaches this office before deadline, we recommend you to send it by courier`s bag. Once the assessment process has been concluded by the end of February, all applicants will be informed on the status of their application.

For further information concerning the application process, please visit the following link.

Contacts
The University of Copenhagen
Academic Contact Person: Prof. Chris Knight, chkn@life.ku.dk
Administrative Contact Person: Claus Dam, EMFoodofLife@life.ku.dk

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Academic Contact Person: Prof. Sigrid Agenäs, sigrid.agenas@huv.slu.se
Administrative Contact Person: Maria Starkenberg, maria.starkenberg@adm.slu.se

University of Helsinki
Academic Contact Person: Prof. Aila Vanhatalo, aila.vanhatalo@helsinki.fi
Administrative Contact person: Sari Mikkola, sari.mikkola@helsinki.fi

The Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
Academic Contact Person: Prof. Gerardo Caja, gerardo.caja@uab.cat
Administrative Contact Person: Mireia Gali, international.welcome.point@uab.cat

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Masters Scholarship in DMKM-Data Mining and Knowledge Management at Erasmus Mundus

Masters Scholarship in DMKM-Data Mining and Knowledge Management at Erasmus Mundus

Overview
Data Mining and Knowledge Management (DMKM) has become essential for improving the competitiveness of businesses and increasing access to knowledge. DMKM still comes up, however, against major scientific and technological obstacles. This European Master in DMKM proposes specialized training in this field. The consortium is composed of six universities from four countries: France (University of Pierre and Marie Curie Paris 6, University of Lyon Lumière Lyon 2, Polytec`Nantes), Romania (University Polithenica of Bucharest), Italy (University of East Piedmont) and Spain (Technical University of Catalonia).

Classes are taught in English and the course is composed of 18 modules of about sixty hours each. The course runs over 4 semesters. The first semester is devoted to basic training, and includes subjects in mathematics, statistics, databases, etc., whereas the two following ones are devoted to acquire two specialties among six ones, such as Complex Data Mining, Information retrieval, Knowledge acquisition and management, etc. The fourth semester is targeted to the writing of a dissertation in either a laboratory or a company. Each student must spend at least one semester in at least two of the four countries. Students that have obtained 120 ECTS will automatically obtain national Master degrees from the countries in which they have studied.

Academic evaluation criteria of the candidate`s curriculum: Evaluation of the academic curriculum of the candidate is based on the following criteria:
Quality of the results obtained in the last three years of university study (20 pts);
Adequacy of knowledge already acquired in the Master`s subjects (10 pts);
Previous work placements (2 pts);
Knowledge of foreign languages, excluding English and the mother language (2 pts);
Evaluations, made by at least two teachers (or senior researchers) who have known the student, regarding his/her suitability to enroll in a Master programme (5 pts);
Student`s motivations (20 pts).
Communication evaluation criteria of the candidate interview: Evaluation of the interview is based on the following criteria:
Understanding of the English language (4 pts);
Ability to speak English (4 pts);
Candidate`s motivations to enroll in the Master (8 pts);
Consistency between the candidate`s professional expectations and the goal of the Master (6 pts);
Match between the candidate`s previous knowledge and the content of the Master courses (4 pts).
Eligibility
Students from all over the world.
Candidates must have a Bachelor`s degree (or equivalent) in one of the fields of computer science, mathematics or statistics.
Good level of English (at least TOEFL 550 or equivalent).
Scholarship
Students can benefit, on their site of residence, from support in the form of tutoring for each course. Tuition fees are 4,000 €/year for European students and 8,000 €/year for other students. All candidates may apply for Erasmus Mundus scholarships. Fees cover both the tuition fees and the national enrollment fees, including social security, health and home insurance. Tuition fees will be paid in total each year at the start of classes.

Third countries students may apply to a category A scholarship (24,000 Euros per year), whereas European students may apply to a category B scholarship (11,500 Euros per year). European students, who send their 4-th semester in a third country, will receive an additional lump sum of 3,000 Euros (just one time, not every year).

Application
Fill-in the application form online with personal details, university education and marks obtained, language skills, professional experience, work placements, cultural knowledge obtained from travelling or other means.

Indicate whether or not he/she applies for a scholarship. Upload by the indicated deadline all the required documents and proofs:
Recent identity photo;
Copy of passport of other legal identification document;
List of marks obtained during the three-year bachelor course;
Syllabus or description of the courses taken in the fields of computer science, mathematics, and statistics in the three-year bachelor course;
Obtained certificates or diplomas in foreign languages;
A letter describing his/her interests in the field and motivations to enroll in the Master
A CV including a list of previous work placements and professional experience;
Two referees` contacts (e-mail is preferable).
European Students can submit a conditionnal application, as long as they provide their Bachelor Diploma at least in June, 2012. Students from Third Countries can provide their Bachelor until March, 2012.

Deadline: 3 January 2012

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Korea Foundation Postgraduate Studies Fellowship, Australia and New Zealand

Summary
The Korea Foundation (KF) offers KF Postgraduate Studies Fellowship and KF Postdoctoral Fellowship for research students and scholars in Australia and New Zealand.

Application: Application required only
College: General (any College)
Level: Postgraduate
Specifically for: Domestic Students, International Students
Amount: AUD$20,000
Tenure: 1 year
Closing Dates: 15 Oct 2011
Description
The Korea Foundation (KF) offers KF Postgraduate Studies Fellowship and KF Postdoctoral Fellowship for research students and scholars in Australia and New Zealand. This scholarship and fellowship is provided by the KF and is administered by the Korean Studies Association of Australasia (KSAA).
The outcome of the application will be announced in December 2011.
Submissions must be sent by email first and by post to:

Professor Chung-Sok Suh, (President, KSAA)
Executive Director, Korea Research Institute,
The University of New South Wales,
UNSW, Sydney, 2052, NSW, Australia
Email: c.suh@unsw.edu.au
Eligibility
Students enrolled (or to be enrolled) in a research degree (Research Master or PhD) in a subject related to Korea in 2011 at a University in Australia or New Zealand.
Korean citizens are excluded unless they have permanent residency of a foreign country.
How to Apply
See the link below this article
Application Deadline
15 Oct 2011
More Information
Report Form (PDF, 218KB) (To be completed at the completion of the scholarship)
Scholarship website: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ScholarshipSearch/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?ScholarshipID=6935.1344
Korea Foundation: http://www.kf.or.kr/

Beasiswa S2 Australia: Full Scholarship at Macquarie University

Full Scholarship at Macquarie University

Overview

Macquarie University International Scholarship - Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Full Scholarship) and Merit (Partial Scholarship)

The MUIS Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship and MUIS Merit Scholarship are available across most courses to cover a range of full and partial international tuition fees for study on campus at North Ryde in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.

Postgraduate courses not available under MUIS are:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Management
Master of Applied Finance (MAF)
Master of Advanced Surgery and
Master of Surgery.


The MUIS Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Merit Scholarships do NOT provide financial support in the form of a living allowance, nor does it provide for the cost of visa application, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), airfares, accommodation, conferences or other costs associated with study.

Annual renewal of the MUIS Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship is subject to satisfactory performance in the Macquarie University degree program. The MUIS Merit Scholarship is a single scholarship and not available to be renewed.

Who can apply?
Applicants must:
Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
Have met the University`s academic and English requirements for the course to be considered for a scholarship (must hold a FULL OFFER by the application deadline).
Have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 for Postgraduate applications and minimum requirement of an ATAR equivalent of 90 out of 100 for Undergraduate applications.
How to apply?
Applicants must complete an online course application form. Online course application will enable you to select your course and upload scanned copies of the required documents. There is a reduced application fee of only AU$55 if you submit your course application online. The application fee will be refunded if you are awarded an MUIS.
Once your course application has been processed, you will receive a Macquarie University Student Number which is compulsory to submit the online MUIS application form.
Applicants must complete an online MUIS application form.
Applicants must indicate on the MUIS application form which scholarship they are applying for:
MUIS Undergraduate
MUIS Postgraduate
MUIS Merit Scholarship
Please note that applicants cannot be considered for more than one scholarship.

To apply for the MUIS Undergraduate and Postgraduate, applicants must nominate two referees to complete a Referee Report.

To apply for the MUIS Undergraduate and Postgraduate and MUIS Merit, applicants must also provide a `Statement of Purpose` of approximately one page outlining their interest in the scholarship program and indicating how the academic qualification will benefit themselves and their community. Once you have completed the online MUISapplication form, a confirmation email will be sent to you at your nominated email address.

IMPORTANT: Additional supporting documents are no longer required.

The `Statement of Purpose` must be submitted as a Word or PDF document and has a file size limit of 256KB. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please see the further info in the official web: http://www.international.mq.edu.au/scholarships/muis

Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), Japan

Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)

Overview
This scholarship aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of The Asian Development Bank (ADB)`s developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in development-related fields. Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) was selected as a new designated institution by ADB in 2010, and will provide the scholarship to a few eligible applicants to APU`s Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies (GSA) each year.


Eligibility
Major Field of Study: The applicant must apply for one of APU`s GSA master`s programs, however, the IMAT Program does not qualify for this scholarship.
Nationality and Residence: Applicants must be nationals of ADB developing member countries. (See www.adb.org/Countries for a list) Applicants living or working in a country other than their home country are not eligible for this scholarship.
Age: Applicants must be not more than 35 years of age at the time of application.
Professional Experience: At least two years of full-time professional work experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application.
Educational Background: The scholarship will, in principle, not support applicants to pursue a second master`s degree.

Income: Family income should not be more than US$50,000 per year and individual income should not be more than US$25,000 per year.
Obligations: Recipients of this scholarship should agree to return to their home country after completion of studies under the Program.
*Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are excluded from consideration.

Benefits
Full Admission Fee
Full Tuition
A monthly subsistence allowance of 160,000 yen (*amount subject to change for 2012) to cover living expenses, including housing, books, and thesis/research (*see (2) in “Notes”)
Economy class air travel between the home country and APU at the start of the study program and one return journey following the end of the overall scholarship period.
Additional Required Documents
Certificate(s) of Employment for at least two years of work experience acquired after a university degree
Abstracts of previous theses or example of previous written work and/or list of research achievements to date
The applicant`s latest Income Tax Return or Certification of their Annual/Monthly Salary, whichever is available
Certification of Family Income (including the income of applicant`s parents or spouse)
ADB-JSP Information Sheet Form downloadable from: www.adb.org/JSP/procedures.asp
Application Deadline
30th March 2012

Application Process
Please submit APU`s “Graduate School Application Form for 2012 Admission” (an application can be submitted through APU`s online application system in place of this form) along with the attached “Application for Fall 2012 External Scholarships for APU Graduate Schools”. Read the “Admissions Handbook” carefully and follow all of the regular instructions for an APU Graduate School application.

Graduate School Admissions Handbook and Application Form for 2012 [pdf]

Application for Fall 2012 External Scholarships for APU Graduate Schools[pdf]

Contact Detail
Admissions Office
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu City
Oita Prefecture
874-8577, JAPAN
Phone:
(+81) 0977 78 1119
Fax: (+81) 0977 78 1121
e-mail: apugrad@apu.ac.jp

http://www.apu.ac.jp/

Beasiswa S2: Master Grants at University of Lausanne, Switzerland

Master Grants at University of Lausanne

Overview
To facilitate access to Master`s degrees by students with qualifications from foreign universities, the University of Lausanne makes available around ten Master`s grants which are awarded on a competitive basis. Founded in 1537, the University of Lausanne is composed of seven faculties where approximately 12,400 students and 2,300 researchers work and study. Emphasis is placed on an interdisciplinary approach, with close cooperation between students, professors and teaching staff.

Programmes concerned
Candidates must choose a Master`s programme from among those offered by the UNIL, except the Master of Medicine. The grant may not be used for any complementary studies required to enroll on the Master`s degree and may not be used for EMBAs or Masters of Advanced studies.

Scholarship
The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September to 15 July, for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme (according to the programme, one-and-a-half years or two years subject to deduction for paid placements or exempt semesters, if any). Abandonment of the programme results in suspension of the grant.

Eligibility
The candidate must be the holder of a degree from a foreign university.
The qualification held by the candidate must be deemed equivalent to the UNIL Bachelor`s degree.
How to apply?
Candidates complete the “UNIL Master`s Grant” form (can be downloaded here) and submit their application to the Office for socio-cultural affairs (SASC, Unicentre, University of Lausanne, CH-1015 Lausanne, info.sasc@unil.ch) by 15 December 2011 at the latest. All the documents that need to be sent with the application can be found in the application form found above. The application is examined by the University Rectorate to determine whether the candidate is admissible. In the event of a positive decision, the application is forwarded by the SASC to the UNIL Faculty responsible for the Master`s on which the candidate wishes to be enrolled. The Faculty selects applications and notifies the SASC of its opinion based on the candidate`s qualities, motivation and suitability for the Master`s programme. The SASC forwards shortlisted applications to the selection committee which will award grants to students meeting all criteria according to the available budget.

Selection criteria
The grants are intended more particularly for students who distinguished themselves in their university studies and who have difficulty meeting their financial needs for the duration of the Master`s. It is however necessary that the candidates have sufficient financial means to support themselves during the complementary studies that may be required prior to enroll on the Master`s degree.

Deadline: 15 December 2011

Contacts
Université de Lausanne
Service des affaires socio-culturelles
Unicentre
CH – 1015 Lausanne
Switzerland
E-mail: info.sasc@unil.ch

To download a full information kit, please click here.

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Bachelor, Master & PhD Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries at SIU, Norway

Bachelor, Master & PhD Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries at SIU

Overview
The Norwegian government provides students from developing countries in the South and countries in the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and in Central Asia (to view the list of countries, please click here) with financial support to study for a degree in Norway under the Quota Scheme.

The Quota Scheme currently provides funding for a total of 1,100 students, 800 of them from developing countries in the South and 300 from countries in the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and in Central Asia. The Scheme is quite popular both with the Norwegian institutions involved and among eligible students, most of whom are highly qualified in their field of study. Every year the number of applicants far exceeds the number of students admitted under the scheme.

The main objective of the Quota Scheme is to contribute to capacity building through education that will benefit the home country of the students when they return. The Quota Scheme is also intended to strengthen relations between Norway and the selected countries and thus contribute to internationalisation at Norwegian institutions of higher education.

Most universities and university colleges in Norway participate in the Quota scheme. The institutions involved are allocated a certain number of students under the programme each year. The scheme normally includes courses at Master`s and Ph.D. level in addition to certain professional/Bachelor`s degrees. Most of the Norwegian institutions offer courses and educational programmes in English. To find more detailed information about the study programmes, available courses, admission requirements and application procedures concerning the Quota Scheme, please follow these links: click here (to see the participation institutions` websites); click here (to see Master`s programme catalogue).

Scholarship
The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund is responsible for managing the financial support provided for the Quota students. Each student receives the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent educational programme. About 30 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 70 per cent as a loan. However, the loan portion may be waived when the student returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study. Students who stay in Norway after finishing their studies or take up residence in another country than their home country must repay their loan. Normally, the financial support given will not exceed a time span of four years for one definite study plan or a combination of two programmes. Part-time studies are not supported.

Travelling expenses for entry into Norway may be reimbursed (fixed price). Students can apply for one annual home visit if the educational programme lasts longer than one year and for financial support for travelling expenses for field work during the course of study. When the student returns home within 3 months after finishing his/her studies, the cost of travelling home is covered by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.

Eligibility
The Quota Scheme will only enrol students from institutions (organisations, universities, authorities) which have collaboration agreements with Norwegian universities or university colleges. Norwegian institutions usually do not admit free movers (individual applicants) to this scheme. Only in very special cases will free movers be considered. Please contact the institutions directly for individual information. To find out which institutions collaborate with Norwegian institutions, please refer to the websites of the Norwegian institutions (the list of Norwegian institutions can be downloaded from the above link). You could also ask your home institution about whether they have any sort of collaboration with Norwegian universities / university colleges from the list of participating institutions.

As a student, you must apply directly from your home country. You must have stayed at least one year in your home country directly prior to the planned course of study at the Norwegian university /university college. Students usually apply for degree programmes that serve as a continuation of their studies in their home country or for courses which can be a joint part of a degree programme in their home country.

All candidates should typically have the following basic qualifications:
Secondary school certificates
Minimum two years of higher education from their home country
Some exceptions apply for certain professional educational courses at Bachelor`s level.

The GSU-list (has been compiled by the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education – NOKUT) with the general entrance requirements for applicants with higher education qualifications from abroad can be found here (here you can find general requirements for the particular countries in order to study in Norwegian university).

Most of the study programmes offered under the Quota Scheme are taught in English. Applicants who are not native English speakers therefore must document their proficiency in English. Requirements may differ between institutions and various study programmes. Please see the university /university college`s website for more details about language requirements.

How to apply?
All inquiries should be directed to the International Office at the institution in question. Applications should be sent directly to the institutions and SIU is not responsible for received applications.

The deadline for applications for the Quota scheme is usually 1 December 2011. Some courses and educational programmes may have other deadlines.

Contacts Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU)
P.O. box 1093, N-5809 Bergen, Norway
Tel: +47 55 30 38 00
Fax: +47 55 30 38 01
Email: siu@siu.no

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Erasmus Mundus Masters Program in Public Policy

Erasmus Mundus Masters Program in Public Policy

Overview
The Erasmus Mundus Masters Program in Public Policy (Mundus MAPP) is a 2-year-long international Masters course funded by the European Commission. The European Commission`s Erasmus Mundus program provides scholarships to outstanding students from within and outside the European Uni0n to attend Mundus MAPP and to visiting scholars to participate in teaching and research. The Consortium universities also support these students by offering partial tuition fee waivers to Erasmus Mundus scholarship recipients. Mundus MAPP equips graduates with the conceptual knowledge and hard skills that are necessary for understanding and decisively intervening in contemporary transnational policy problems, from climate change to international terrorism or financial regulatory failure. It provides a detailed and systematic understanding of how political institutions, processes and public policies operate and interact from the global political economy through to national and local levels with a direct focus on European engagements at these levels of governance. Inter-disciplinarity and practical application of conceptual knowledge are hallmarks of Mundus MAPP.

Four leading European universities joined forces to deliver Mundus MAPP: Central European University in Budapest (Hungary), Institut Barcelona d`Estudis Internacionals (Spain), the International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University in the Hague (Netherlands), and the University of York (UK). Building on Mundus MAPP`s successful track record, the integrated curriculum provides a uniform core of policy studies as well as modules specific to particular mobility tracks, drawn predominantly from the fields of International Relations, European Studies and Development Studies. The four mobility tracks allow students to specialise in Political Economy and Development, Governance and Development, and European and Global Public Policy, respectively. Each mobility track includes a field trip to a relevant public sector organisation and an internship.

Mundus MAPP`s unique combination of strong conceptual foundations with practice and policy-oriented learning will provide graduates with transferable skills and subject-specific knowledge for embarking on or furthering professional careers as policy-makers, policy-analysts and advisors in the civil service, international organisations or the corporate and non-governmental sectors, and for enrolling in doctoral programs in a range of relevant subjects. Mundus MAPP graduates will have a thorough knowledge of European policy making milieus and solid institutional and personal networks that will take them forward to leadership roles and constructive future engagements within Europe and the rest of the world.

Eligibility
Mundus MAPP is open to both European and overseas (third country national) students. Erasmus Mundus scholarships are provided for the best eligible applicants by the European Commission.

Minimum requirements are:
Bachelors degree (completed at least 3 years of undergraduate study);
Fluency in English
High motivation and interest in European and international public policy.
Although Spanish is no longer a requirement for mobility tracks involving IBEI, basic knowledge of Spanish is recommended as some electives will only be available in Spanish.
Preference will be given to candidates with relevant work experience.
You can find more information on the admission requirements here.

Scholarship
In the 2011-13 study period, the Erasmus Mundus Category A scholarship is EUR 24,000 for one year and EUR 48,000 in total, and the Category B scholarship is EUR 10,000 for one year and EUR 20,000 in total. The scholarship is intended to cover tuition fees and living costs while students are enrolled in Mundus MAPP.

For more information financial information check the Program.

Application
Prospective students are requested to submit an on-line application form by January 4, 2012, 24:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST) in order to be considered for an Erasmus Mundus Category A or B scholarship.

The on-line application form is available at https://apply.embark.com/Grad/CEU/68/. You are advised not to submit your application last minute, as the on-line system might be overloaded at the time of the application deadlines.

Mundus MAPP requires the following attachments which are part of the application form:
Two official letters of recommendation;
Electronic version of all higher education academic records;
Full curriculum vitae or resume;
Statement of purpose – part of the on-line application form;
Proof of English proficiency.
Download this document for detailed information on the admissions process.

Deadline: 4 January 2012

The Official Webpage

Guardian Trust Master’s Scholarship in Commerce, University of Canterbury, NZ

Summary
The scholarship shall be awarded for study towards a Master’s degree (MCom or MBA) in Commerce at the University of Canterbury. The tenure of the scholarship shall be for one year.


Application: Application required only
College: College of Business and Economics
Level: Postgraduate
Specifically for: Domestic Students, International Students
Amount: $16,500
Tenure: 1 year
Description
This scholarship was established in 1995 by a gift from BZW Investment Management New Zealand Limited. In 1997, The New Zealand Guardian Trust Company Limited took over the administration of the scholarship. There was a subsequent change of name for the administrator to New Zealand Guardian Trust Funds Management Limited.
The award will be based on the applicant’s academic ability. Should there be no suitable candidate in any year no award shall be made. The scholarship is not co-tenable with either a University of Canterbury Master’s Scholarship, a F A Hayek Scholarship in Economics or Political Science or a New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women (Inc.) Canterbury Branch Trust Board Master’s Scholarship. Otherwise the provisions of Regulation 9 of the University of Canterbury Master’s Scholarships apply.
How to Apply
see the link provided below
Applicattion Deadline
15 Oct 2011
More Information
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ScholarshipSearch/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?ScholarshipID=6935.154