[USA] Vanderbillt MBA Scholarships

Our second application deadline is approaching (January 15th). While completing applications, you are probably thinking about how you will finance your education. Although the relatively quick payoff period of an investment in business school at Vanderbilt is approximately 3 years, we understand that upfront expenses can sometimes be a burden. We are committed to helping students afford the Vanderbilt MBA program by offering a significant number of merit- based scholarships. Applicants should also consider personal savings, family funds, corporate or government sponsorship, low-interest federal loans, and other outside grants, loans and
scholarships.

In addition to general merit-based scholarships, some students may be selected for a named or endowed award. Please visit our website for an extensive list of these scholarships (click here). Below is information regarding new scholarships that will be offered this year. The purpose of these scholarships is to enhance the educational experience of all students by increasing diversity in the student body.

Diversity Scholarship - Women: We offer scholarships ranging from $18,000 to full tuition awarded based on the degree to which an individual demonstrates how he/she has supported the academic, personal or professional advancement of women. To be considered, you must submit an essay (no more than 250 words) with your first- or second-round application describing the one most relevant experience that qualifies you for this award. If you have already submitted your application, please submit this additional essay via email by January 15th.

Diversity Scholarship - Underrepresented Minorities: We offer scholarships ranging from $18,000 to full tuition awarded based on the degree to which an individual demonstrates how he/she has supported the academic, personal or professional advancement of underrepresented minorities (individuals who are citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and are of African American, American Indian, Hispanic American, or Pacific Island American descent). To be considered, you must submit an essay (no more than 250 words) with your first- or second-round application describing the one most relevant experience that qualifies you for this award. If you have already submitted your application, please submit this additional essay via email by January 15th.

Diversity Scholarships - European Citizenship: We offer scholarships ranging from $18,000 to full tuition awarded to a citizen of a European country based on the degree to which the individual demonstrates how he/she can enhance the learning experience of other students in the Vanderbilt MBA program. This will be assessed during the evaluation of your application for admission to the program.

Diversity Scholarship - Latin American Citizenship: We offer scholarships ranging from $18,000 to full tuition awarded to a citizen of a Latin American country based on the degree to which the individual demonstrates how he/she can enhance the learning experience of other students in the Vanderbilt MBA program. This will be assessed during the evaluation of your application for admission to the program.

NEXT STEPS...

To be considered for our most prestigious Dean's Scholar Award or for one of the awards detailed above, you must apply by the second application deadline which is January 15th. If you have the opportunity, please visit us on campus to experience life as a Vanderbilt MBA student and discover the value of our program.

Second Application Deadline - January 15th

Diversity Symposium - February 3rd

Discover Weekend - February 3rd - 4th

Campus Visit - Monday - Thursday (as long as classes are in session)

Let us know if you have questions. We hope you will apply soon and we hope to see you on campus!

Best regards,

Consuela, Dan, John, Lauren, and Melinda
Admissions Staff
admissions@owen.vanderbilt.edu
www.owen.vanderbilt.edu

Financial Aid Resources for International Students: click here (pdf)
Owen Graduate School of Management
401 21st Avenue South, Nashville TN 37203. TEL: 615.322.2534

[Australia] THE-ICE Masters Scholarship 2006

The International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE) is an Australian government initiative to encourage excellence in tourism and hospitality education. We offer scholarships to international students who wish to study in Australia at THE-ICE member institutions.

THE-ICE member programs are independently assessed by THE-ICE international panel to meet THE-ICE Standards of Excellence in tourism and hospitality education.

THE-ICE Masters Scholarships
• Masters by coursework
• Commencing 2nd Semester 2006
• A grant of AUD $10,000 per year towards tuition fees/living costs for the normal
program duration (around 1.5 years depending on program selected)
• Scholarship applications will be judged on merit
• Applications close 31 March 2007

Select from any of the THE-ICE quality-endorsed member programs:
Griffith University Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
Griffith University Master of Event Management
Murdoch University Master of Arts by Personal Program
Southern Cross University Master of Convention and Event Management
Southern Cross University Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management
Southern Cross University Master of Tourism and Hotel Business Management
Southern Cross University Master of Tourism and Hotel Management
Southern Cross University Master of Business Administration in Hotel & Tourism Management
University of Canberra Master of Arts in Tourism (by research) (327AA)
University of Queensland Master of Business (International - Travel & Tourism or Sport & Recreation or Hotel Management or Event Management)
Victoria University Master of Business – Hospitality Management
Victoria University Master of Business – Hospitality Management (Professional Practice)
Victoria University Master of Business –Tourism Management
Victoria University Master of Business – Sports Tourism
Victoria University Master of Business – Hospitality and Tourism Education
Victoria University Master of Business – Event Management

For eligibility criteria and to apply, download application form.
Masters Scholarship Eligibility Criteria/Application Form.pdf
Masters Scholarship Eligibility Criteria/Application Form.doc

Selengkapnya dan download application forms: click here

[Singapore] ASEAN Graduate Scholarship

Deadline: 15 December 2005

APPLICATION FOR ASEAN GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP & ADMISSION TO MASTERS PROGRAMME BY COURSEWORK
ACADEMIC YEAR 2006-2007 [JULY 2006]

Terms & Conditions

1. Each scholarship is tenable for 4 Trimesters (approximately 16 months) for the MBA programme, and 1 year for other programmes. Successful candidates are expected to complete their studies within the tenable period.

2. Each scholarship shall cover the following :

(a) A monthly stipend of S$1,350.00;
(b) A one-time book allowance of S$500.00;
(c) Tuition fees and all compulsory miscellaneous fees, health insurance, and other approved fees, allowances and expenses;
(d) Cost of one overseas Business Study Mission undertaken within the tenable period of the scholarship;
(e) Cost of travel from home country to Singapore on award of the scholarship; and
(f) Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on successful completion of the course of study within the tenable period of the scholarship.
3. There is no bond attached to the scholarship.

4. No deferment of scholarship awarded will be allowed. Awards that are not taken up will be given to other qualified candidates.

Designated Masters Programme

5. The following programmes offered by the University have been designated for the ASGS :

Programme
(a) (i) General MBA

(ii) MBA in one of the following specialisations :

Accountancy
Banking & Finance
International Business
Marketing
Strategy
Technology

(b) Master of Arts (Contemporary China)

(c) Master of Mass Communication

(d) Master of Science in one of the following disciplines :

Accountancy
Applied Finance
Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Communication Software & Networks
Communications Engineering
Computer Control & Automation
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Environmental Engineering
Financial Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Information Studies
International Business
International Construction Management
International Political Economy
International Relations
Logistics
Management
Maritime Studies
Marketing
Mechanics & Processing of Materials
Microelectronics
Offshore Engineering
Photonics
Power Engineering
Precision Engineering
Signal Processing
Smart Product Design
Strategy
Strategic Studies
Technology Management
Transportation Engineering

Eligibility

1. Only nationals (citizens or permanent residents) of a member country of ASEAN (except Singapore) may apply. Citizens and permanent residents of Singapore are not eligible to apply.

2. Applicants should have :

(a) an excellent academic record;
(b) a very good command of the English language;
(c) at least 2 years of working experience; and
(d) an acceptable GMAT score (applicable only to applicants of programmes indicated in paragraph 8 below).

3. Shortlisted candidates may be required to appear for an interview.

4. Recipients of other scholarships or awards shall not be eligible for the ASGS.

5. No award will be made unless there is a candidate of sufficient merit.

English Language Proficiency

6. Applicants whose medium of instruction at the tertiary level is not English must submit an acceptable score in the Test of English as a Foreign Language [TOEFL] or the International English Language Testing System [IELTS] with their
applications as proof of competence in the English Language. Other tests and those that claim to be predictions, estimations or equivalents of the TOEFL or IELTS are not acceptable.

7. Candidates must apply directly to the following authorities for the respective tests :

TOEFL
Educational Testing Service
URL : http://www.ets.org/ , http://www.toefl.org/
IELTS
International English Language Testing System
URL : http://www.ielts.org/

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

8. Candidates applying for the following programmes are required to submit their Graduate Management Admission Test [GMAT] score records to support their application.


(a) Master of Business Administration (f) M.Sc.(Management)
(b) M.Sc.(Accountancy) (g) M.Sc.(Marketing)
(c) M.Sc.(Applied Finance) (h) M.Sc.(Strategy)
(d) M.Sc.(Financial Engineering) (i) M.Sc.(Technology Management)
(e) M.Sc.(International Business)

9. Applicants must apply directly to the following authority for the test :

Educational Testing Service
URL : http://www.ets.org/ , http://www.mba.com/mba

10. For enquiries concerning GMAT requirements and submission for the above programmes, please contact: mfe@ntu.edu.sg [M.Sc.(Financial Engineering) programme]nbsmba@ntu.edu.sg or nbsmsc@ntu.edu.sg [Other programmes]

Supporting Documents* & Application Fee Required

(A) Supporting Documents

1. The following supporting documents must be submitted by post after submission of the online application. Online applications without supporting documents will be deemed to be incomplete and will not be processed.

(a) Record of birth (birth certificate, extract of record of birth or passport)
(b) Proof of Nationality (passport, citizenship certificate)
(c) Academic records of pre-university and university education (detailed results slips and certificates of junior colleges, high schools and universities or other institutions attended)
(d) English language proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS) results
(e) Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) results (if applicable)
(f) Documentary evidence of employment

2. The following documents should also be submitted, where applicable :

(a) National or international research or publications (letter from the relevant authority confirming research or publication)
(b) National or international awards or membership (letter from the relevant authority certifying award or membership)

3. All supporting documents must be :

(a) in English (if it is not available in English, it must be accompanied by a certified copy of an official translation into the English language); and
(b) certified as true copies of the originals by a responsible person e.g. school principal, registrar, commanding officer, personnel manager.

4. Documents submitted in support of your application are non-returnable. Please send only clearly legible photocopies of documents. Do not submit original documents. Original documents should be produced at a later date upon request.
The University will not be responsible for the loss, damage or return of original documents submitted.

5. Copies of other supporting documents or information may be required by the University and must be provided by the applicant when requested.

(B) Application Fee

6. Each application must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of S$50.00 (for programmes mentioned below) or S$21.00 (for other programmes). Payment by bankdraft must be made payable to 'Nanyang Technological University' in Singapore dollars and have your name, address and scholarship applied for written on the reverse side of the bankdraft. Do NOT send cash payment by post. The University will not be responsible for the loss of cash payment submitted by post. If you wish to apply for admission to more than one programme, please submit a separate application form for each programme.

(a) Master of Business Administration (f) M.Sc.(Management)
(b) M.Sc.(Accountancy) (g) M.Sc.(Marketing)
(c) M.Sc.(Applied Finance) (h) M.Sc.(Strategy)
(d) M.Sc.(Financial Engineering) (i) M.Sc.(Technology Management)
(e) M.Sc.(International Business)

(C) Transcript Request Form & Referee's Report Form

7. The Transcript Request Form and Referee's Report Form must be printed from web page http://www.ntu.edu.sg/GradStudies/Coursework+Programmes/ASGS.htm. The Transcript Request Form is to be sent to the Registrar or appropriate authority of the university or institution from which the applicant has graduated. The Referee's Report Form should be sent to each of the applicant's two referees. Specific instructions are given in the forms.

* Note : For programmes listed under para 6. above, there may be extra documents required by the Business School. Please follow the requirements as listed in the School's online application form.

How To Apply

Step 1 - Submit Application Online

1. Application for the scholarship is to be submitted online via http://www.ntu.edu.sg/GradStudies/Coursework+Programmes/. Applicants are advised to print and keep a copy of their online application for reference.

Step 2 - Print and Complete Transcript Request Form & Referee's Report Form

2. AFTER submitting the online application, applicants should check that :

(a) the Transcript Request Form is printed and sent to the appropriate authority of the University or institution attended for a transcript to be issued directly to this University; and
(b) the Referee's Report Form is printed and sent to each of the two referees.

Step 3 - Send in Supporting Documents By Post

3. The supporting documents, together with the application fee of S$50.00 or S$21.00 and a self-addressed envelope must be submitted to the following respective address not later than 15 December 2005.

Course(s) Applied For Application Fee Documents & application fee to be sent to
(a) Master of Business Administration
(b) M.Sc. (Accountancy)
(c) M.Sc. (Applied Finance)
(d) M.Sc. (International Business)
(e) M.Sc. (Management)
(f) M.Sc. (Marketing)
(g) M.Sc. (Strategy)
(h) M.Sc. (Technology Management)

S$50.00

Director,
MBA Programme
Nanyang Business School
Nanyang Technological University
Block S3, B3A-01
50 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798
Enquiries pls email : nbsmba@ntu.edu.sg or nbsmsc@ntu.edu.sg

M.Sc.(Financial Engineering) S$50.00 Director, M.Sc.(Financial Engineering)
Nanyang Business School
Nanyang Technological University
50 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798
Enquiries pls email : mfe@ntu.edu.sg

All Other courses S$21.00
per course Graduate Studies Office
Student Services Centre, Level 3
Nanyang Technological University
42 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639815
Enquiries pls email : admission_coursework@ntu.edu.sg

Applications without application fee or supporting documents will not be processed.

4. Please check that all supporting documents are :

(i) in English or with an official translation into English; and
(ii) certified true copies of the original documents

5. Please print "ASEAN GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP" on the top left hand corner of the envelope.

6. Upon receipt of your application form and application fee, an acknowledgement will be issued to you. The acknowledgement also serves as the receipt of payment of the application fee.

7. Candidates who do not fulfil the eligibility requirements, whose applications are incomplete or are received after the closing date will not be considered.

[USA] Native Leadership Scholarship

Dear colleagues,

We are writing to you to inform you and your organization about a funding opportunity for women pursuing non-doctoral level graduate education.

The Native Leadership Scholarship (NLS) program creates educational opportunities for women around the world who are grassroots leaders, organizers and activists demonstrating financial need. NLS invests in women's leadership and leadership development by supporting non-doctoral graduate education in human rights, sustainable development, and public health.

Pre-applications for the 2006-07 academic year will be available on our website on January 1, 2006. For more information please visit www.nativeleaders.org. Please distribute this message widely. Information available in French and Spanish formats.

OUR HISTORY

NLS has been granting scholarships since 2001. Our alumni are working around the world to improve the welfare of their communities. Prior to 2006, NLS granted scholarships to both women and men that included a limited number of awards for doctoral level education. Starting in 2006, the NLS will only be awarding scholarships to women pursuing non-doctoral level graduate education.

OUR GOALS

NLS supports study, research, and leadership training, to assist women in their pursuit of solutions to the critical social, environmental, health and economic problems facing their countries and communities. By granting scholarships to remarkable women who demonstrate effective leadership, innovative solutions, and
commitment to their communities, NLS helps develop and advance local expertise and community-based, culturally appropriate solutions. NLS endorses non-traditional leaders who are modeling change and using imaginative methodologies. Academic study, research and leadership training should be based on the scholarship recipient's present or prior experience working with her community.

COURSE OF STUDY

Scholarship recipients enroll in programs of study that cover a range of human rights and development issues at the non-doctoral graduate level including gender, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, child exploitation, human and drug trafficking, infant and maternal mortality, microbial diseases, conflict resolution, environmental justice, global fair trade, agroecology, and sustainable development. NLS is a secular program and does not support programs of study that promote specific religious beliefs.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The NLS awards four to six scholarships per year, up to US$25,000 per academic year for a maximum of two years. The awards help the recipients meet the costs of tuition, fees, books, educational supplies, housing, maintenance, and travel to and from the home country and the educational institution. NLS awards are paid directly to the institution in a student's account. For women intending to study at U.S. universities, NLS funding for expenses other than tuition and books is subject to a 14% U.S. tax.

LOCATION OF STUDY

Candidates may use NLS funding for non-doctoral graduate study at accredited institutions worldwide. The NLS is committed to promoting the strengthening of research and of institutions of higher learning in the Global South. The NLS encourages students to study in their home country or region provided that the educational institution is accredited for higher education.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

An eligible candidate is a woman leader who...

1. Is committed to grassroots organizing and the needs of her community or indigenous group;

2. Has proof of a bachelor's or a higher degree;

3. Has at least three years of work experience dealing with critical human rights concerns, and other social, educational, environmental, health or economic conditions that threaten life or social stability, that discriminate, or that destroy or deplete her country's or community's resources;

4. Is accepted into a non-doctoral graduate program at an accredited university for full-time study/research related to her work experience;

5. Can show evidence of financial need for educational support;

6. Intends to return to her home country to work, utilizing training and research acquired in the study program.

PRE-APPLICATIONS

All applicants are invited to fill out pre-applications (which will be available Jan. 1 through March 25, 2006) on our website or by request from info@nativeleaders.org.

DEADLINES

NLS pre-applications for the 2006-2007 academic year will be available Jan. 1 through March 25, 2006 on our website or by request from info@nativeleaders.org.

After the pre-application period ends, all candidates will be notified about their application status. Incomplete pre-applications will not be considered for review. Unsolicited additional documents provided by the pre-applicant will not be reviewed. Only a small group of candidates will be invited to complete a full application.

Aline Carton, Program Manager
Native Leadership Scholarship
Channel Foundation
603 Stewart St., Suite 415
Seattle, WA 98101
USA
tel: (00)1-206-621-5447
fax: (00)1-206-621-2664

[Belgium] 12 International Courses and 6 International Training Programmes

Deadline: 1 February 2006

12 International Courses and 6 International Training Programmes

VLIR finances 12 International Courses (ICPs), organised by the Flemish universities. These courses are Master programmes, taking up one or two academic years, all of which lead to a Master’s degree (except one). These courses focus on specific problems of developing countries. The main target group for the courses are students from developing countries, although the courses can also be attended by Belgian students or students from other countries.

The ICPs aim to train people from the South with a responsible position in civil society (a university, school, NGO, ministry, etc) in such a way that the knowledge that the students acquire is disseminated and applied within the students’ institution and country of origin.

VLIR also finances International Training Programmes (ITPs) organised by Flemish universities and one non-university institution for higher education. ITPs are short-term training programmes whose main focus is transferring skills rather than knowledge. The International Training Programmes are designed for people from developing countries with a certain professional experience. Knowledge and skills are transferred through the ITPs, and the possibility for cooperation and networking created.

VLIR is responsible for the offer of ICPs and ITPs. It provides funds to the organising Flemish universities and also provides a number of scholarships for each programme.

The Flemish universities themselves are responsible for the academic content, and practical and logistical organisation of the programmes.

Although these programmes primarily address students and professionals from developing countries, they are also open to other people. In this brochure, you will find all necessary information you might need, either as self-supporting student or as scholar.

150 ICP scholarships and 70 ITP scholarships

Every year, with the support of the Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation, the VLIR awards scholarships to students from developing countries to take up one of the 12 ICPs or one of the 6 ITPs.
Each year there are a maximum of 150 scholarships available for first-year ICP students and a maximum of 70 scholarships for ITP participants.

VLIR contact person
Kristel Wijshof
Maarten Timmermans
VLIR-UOS
Bolwerksquare 1a
1050 Brussel
Tel +32 (0)2 289 05 57
+32 (0)2 289 05 58
Fax +32 (0)2 514 72 77
E-mail scholarships@vlir.be

Downloads

NEW Deadline: 1 February 2006
VLIR Brochure 2006 - 2007 .PDF 1,7MB
VLIR Leaflet 2006 - 2007 .PDF 695kB
VLIR application form .PDF 93kB
VLIR Basic Info scholarships

Source: http://www.vlir.be/

[Norway] Quota Programme - Master scholarship

Scholarship-program for students from countries in Central- and Eastern Europe and developing countries (quota programme)


There is a special education program for students from countries in Eastern Europe and developing countries. The program includes courses at the major degree and doctorate levels, and certain professional degrees at particular colleges and universities in Norway. The teaching language is either Norwegian or English, and normally two years of prior higher education is required. It is The Norwegian Ministry of Education, Research and Church Affairs that each year determines which study plans shall be included and how many places are to be made available for each of them.

To receive financial support you have to be admitted through this program and have been given residence permit as someone seeking education. Another requirement is that you have to use your education in your home country when it is completed. If you have received financial support according to this program, you may be released from your obligation to repay your student loan when you go back to your home country and take up residence there. You will not be released from your obligations if you take up residence in Norway or in another country other than your home country. The same rules will then apply for repayment as for Norwegian citizens.

Grants and loans

Financial support (grants and loans) from Lånekassen is meant to cover residence and living expenses associated with studying in Norway. If you support spouse and children who have residence permit and live in Norway, you may receive additional financial support. The financial support may be reduced if you have income besides your studies. Public Norwegian institutions of higher learning do not normally charge school fees, but most private institutions do. If you have to pay school fees, additional loans may be provided to cover these.

Repayment of loans

With the exception of students who have received loans according to the special rules for students from the Commonwealth of Independent States, countries in Central and Eastern Europe and developing countries, everybody has to repay their loans, even if they move home.

Grants shall not be repaid. Loans are interest free as long as you are in education and are receiving financial support. After the education is completed you will be sent a repayment schedule for the loan, which shows how much you must pay in instalments. Interest will accrue from the first new month after the education is completed, interrupted or when you are no longer entitled to financial support.

You may apply for relief from having to pay interest and for a delay in repayment if you, after the completion of your education, become unemployed, ill, have children or are staying at home with small children. You may also apply for this if you are moving to a country with a low level of income.

Catatan:

Selama ini, pengiriman aplikasi beasiswa quota programme via pos. Tetapi utk tahun ini, sudah sistem online.

Kunjungi http://www.intersek.ntnu.no:591/prelim/. Sangat jelas, karena dijelaskan requirements, aplikasi form, jurusan yg ditawarkan, dsb.

Beberapa hari yg lalu, ada teman yg mencoba link tsb tetapi selalu error, kemudian kemaren teman sy itu langsung tanya ke koordinator quota programme Mrs.Raghnhild, dan beliau mengatakan kalo tetap ada masalah dgn online bisa melalui pos, berikut ini alamat yg saya temukan http://www.ntnu.no/intersek/contact.html/.

[Europe] Scholarships for Masters in Earthquake Engineering and/or Engineering Seismology

Original message from Michele Calvi

Dear Colleagues,

Applications for the Masters in Earthquake Engineering and/or Engineering Seismology (MEEES), approved and financially supported the European Commission under the framework of the Erasmus Mundus programme, have just been opened.

The Masters, coordinated by the ROSE School (Italy) (www.roseschool.it) and featuring the participation of University of Patras (Greece), University of Grenoble Joseph Fourier (France), Imperial College London (UK), European Joint Research Centre (EC) and Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanolgy (Italy), features also the availability of a relatively large number of scholarships, ranging from 14,000 to 35,000 Euro.

Full details on the programme can be found on the http://www.meees.org website. The deadline for application is the 31st of March, for which reason we would like to kindly urge you to pass this information to your students and whoever else might be interested.


Many thanks and kind regards,

Michele Calvi

__________________________________

Dr. Gian Michele Calvi

Director
European School of Advanced Studies in Reduction of
Seismic Risk
University Institute for Advanced Studies (IUSS)
Via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia, Italy
Tel: +39 0382 516911
E-mail: rose@unipv.it
Web-sites: http://www.roseschool.it,
http://www.meees.org

Director
European Centre for Training and Research in
Earthquake Engineering
Via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia, Italy
Tel: +39 0382 516911
E-mail: gm.calvi@eucentre.it
Web-site: http://www.eucentre.it

Professor of Structural Engineering
Dipartimento di Meccanica Strutturale
Università degli Studi di Pavia
Via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia, Italy
Tel: +39 0382 985450
E-mail: gm.calvi@unipv.it
Web-site: http://strutture.unipv.it

Principal
Studio Calvi
via Boezio 10, 27100 Pavia Italy
Tel.: +39 0382 538817
Fax: +39 0382 538702
E-mail: studio_calvi@tin.it

[Japan] Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS)

Deadline: December 6, 2005

Introduction
Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) has been implemented in the Republic of Indonesia with the assistance of the Government of Japan since Japanese fiscal year 2002.

The objective of the JDS is to provide Indonesian citizens with the opportunity to study in Japan at Master level, for systematic and planned human resource development mainly targeting young government officials in order to support national efforts to achieve social and economic development in Indonesia. JDS fellows are expected to acquire expert knowledge and build research and human networks in Japan to use such knowledge and take an active role in practically solving the problems that Indonesia is facing with respect to social and economic development.

This year 30 scholarships will be offered mainly for government officials to study in Japan for commencement in 2006-2007.

Application Requirements

1. Nationality: Citizens of the Republic of Indonesia
2. Age: Below 40 years old as of April 1, 2006 (include 40 years old)
3. Occupation: Applicants must be NIP holders such as :
* Government officials (employees of state owned enterprises are excluded), or
* Lecturers of state universities or lecturers of state universities assigned to private universities by KOPERTIS (lecturers/researchers who are employed by state university after the university become BHMN are excluded)
* NIP must be issued by National Civil Service Agency (Badan Kepegawaian Negara)
4. Working Experience: At least two (2) years after getting permanent status (pegawai negeri sipil tetap) in the status mentioned above at the time of application.
5. Academic Background: Bachelor degree holder (S1) (D4 is not acceptable)
6. Permission: Applicants must obtain permission for their applications from appropriate department or person.
7. Ineligibility: Applicants must:
* Not serving in any form of military services (Police officers are acceptable)
* Not have already taken a Master degree (obtained overseas or domestically)
* Not hold a scholarship that would give overlapping benefits.
8. Others:
* Applicants from regional areas and women are greatly encouraged to apply.
* Applicants who pass Final Selection must participate in Pre-departure English Training in Jakarta for about two (2) months.
* JDS fellows are NOT allowed to apply for, or to take exams on, Doctor course during their study in Japan through JDS.

Read the complete information of JDS Scholarship here.

[Global] Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program

Updated: 7 November 2005

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

It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region.

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

http://www.adb.org/jsp/

[Global] Fellowships for Conservation and Sustainability Research

Deadline: November 18, 2005

IUCN JOINS ALCOA FOUNDATION IN LAUNCHING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

20 fellowships offered for conservation and sustainability research

Gland, Switzerland, 11 October 2005 (IUCN) – The World Conservation Union (IUCN) has been chosen as one of three leading Sustainability Institutes for the newly launched Alcoa Foundation's Conservation and Sustainability Fellowship Programme. The Fellowship Programme is designed to provide a non-degree opportunity for qualified mid-career sustainable development practitioners from NGOs to conduct intensive applied research in the field of conservation and sustainability.

In cooperation with the International Institute for Education (IIE), IUCN will assist in reviewing and selecting three to five practitioner fellows per year, for the five years of the program, to conduct research in the following areas:

1. The linkages of the cultural and spiritual values of indigenous peoples and protected area objectives;
2. Biodiversity conservation or sustainable use of biological resources;
3. The implications for conservation of major demographic trends, including ageing, urbanization and population movements;
4. The implications for biodiversity of alternative new forms of energy;
5. Corporate biodiversity management and reporting systems (including indicators) and the potential for synergy between corporate social responsibility (CSR) investment in social development and conservation outcomes.

Experts from the IUCN will be assigned as mentors for the fellows working on these research projects and will also participate in various worldwide networking events. Academic partners such as the London School of Economics or the University of São Paolo will host the fellows.

"The Alcoa Foundation's Conservation and Sustainability Fellowship Program offers a great opportunity for people with good ideas to take some time to think through their ideas, nurture them to a stage where they can be implemented , and then put them into practice. IUCN is looking forward to support the fellows in their work and hopes that they will be able to bring new knowledge into the conservation field and stimulate others to conserve," said Jeffrey A. McNeely, IUCN Chief Scientist at the launch of the fellowship programme.

The Alcoa Foundation will support each fellow with a substantial annual stipend plus funding for a yearly meeting of the fellows.

Alcoa is the world's leading producer of primary aluminium, fabricated alumina. Alcoa Foundation actively invests in sources of positive community change as well as supporting national and international organizations to promote Areas of Excellence. By bringing together academic, NGO and business communities, the Fellowship Program will be a "new model of effective private philanthropic action to address urgent problems of global concern".

Individuals interested in further information about the fellowship programme are asked to contact:
Institute of International Education
1400 K Street, NW, Suite 650
Washington, D.C. 20005
affellows@iie.org,
Fax: +202-326-7642
Website: http://www.iie.org/programs/practitionerfellows

For more information contact:

Carolin Wahnbaeck, Media Relations Officer, Tel. +41 22 999 0127; Fax: +41 22 999 0020; carolin.wahnbaeck@iucn.org; Web: http://iucn.org

Jeffrey A. McNeely, IUCN Chief Scientist, Tel. +41 22 999 0284; Fax: +41 22 999 0020; jam@iucn.org; Web: http://iucn.org

[France] Various Scholarships in France

Informasi mengenai keseluruhan beasiswa yang ditawarkan dapat Anda lihat di site :

http://www.edufrance-indonesia.com di rubrik "Berita terbaru",

atau berikut kami sertakan link langsung untuk masing-masing beasiswa yang ditawarkan oleh Prancis :

1. Beasiswa "Eiffel" :
http://www.egide.asso.fr/fr/programmes/eiffel/appelcandidatures.jhtml

2. Beasiswa "The Erasmus Mundus Programme":
http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/programmes/mundus/index_fr.html

3. Beasiswa "n+i EduFrance" untuk Master Engineering:
http://www.nplusi.com

4. Beasiswa Kedutaan Prancis: hubungi langsung EduFrance Indonesia

Berikut saya berikan nama-nama personal EduFrance Indonesia yang menangai publikasi beasiswa Prancis :
1. Bp. Mega HERMALA (saya sendiri)
2. Ibu Fida LARUE
3. Mbak Rita HUTASOIT

Salam,

Mega HERMALA
EduFrance Indonesia
Jl. Salemba Raya 25
Jakarta 10440 - Indonesia
Tel (+62) 21 310 1884
Fax (+62) 21 310 1317
edufrance@ccfjakarta.or.id
www.edufrance-indonesia.com

[Korea] Scholarship - The Graduate Institute of Peace Studies

- FULL SCHOLARSHIP dari The Graduate Institute of Peace Studies,
Kyunghee University, Korea.
- Deadline untuk mulai Spring (Maret) 2006: 30 November 2005.
- Deadline untuk mulai Fall (September) 2006: 31 Mei 2006.
- All courses in English.


Qualifications
Those who have a Bachelor's degree, or Master's degrees or are in the final year of these degree programs are eligible for admission.

Documentation for Application
(1) Application form for admission
(2) One copy of the diploma or degree certificate
(3) Two reference letters by faculty members (Faculty Evaluation)
(4) Official transcripts of academic records
(5) If any, testimonial letters concerning extracurricular, student government or community activities, etc.
(6) Three copies of a recent photograph (3x5cm)
(7) Report on proficiency in English
(8) Certificate of physical fitness (notarized)
(9) Personal statement
(10) Personal record
(11) TOEFL, TOEIC or TEPS score
* Application forms are available at the GIP homepage:http://gip.khu.ac.kr

Initial screening through documents submitted in 'Documentations for application.' Foreign applicants from non-English speaking countries should submit a certified report of TOEFL CBT of 240. In lieu of medical and physical tests, foreign applicants are required to submit a comprehensive medical certificate, duly executed by a licensed physician.

Deadlines for the Application
May 31 for the fall (September) semester
November 30 for the spring (March) semester

Date of Notification for Admission
Before June 30 for the fall semester
Before December 30 for the spring semester

Date of Registration
The successful candidates for the fall semester should register in person before August 25 and for the spring semester before February 25.

Special Notices
# The Graduate Institute of Peace Studies (GIP) formally opened on September 25, 1984 under the charter granted by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea on October 29, 1983.
# The length of study for the Master's degree program is two and a half years (5 semesters).
* Course work: 4 semesters
* Internship: 2 months
# Master of Political Science, Master of Public Administration, Master of Business Administration will be conferred in accordance with the individual student's field of study and course concentration.
# Lectures are conducted by prominent visiting scholars and Korean professors. Lectures are conducted in a combination of colloquia, seminar and tutoring
# The official language of the Graduate Institute: In principle English is officially used in conducting lectures, taking examinations and writing theses.
# Those who fail to maintain a B- average for two consecutive semesters will be automatically expelled from the Graduate Institute.

# School Days
* Lectures: Monday~ Friday
* Summer vacation: June 20 ~ August 24
* Winter vacation: December 21 ~ February 24
# All students are required to stay in the dormitory during the regular semester for the entire period of their study.

URL:
http://gip.khu.ac.kr/admission/sub1.asp :

NOTE: ¡¡ Information may change.
Refer to GIP Homepage (http://gip.khu.ac.kr)
or call the Office of Academic Affairs. (#82-31-570-7012~6)

[Japan] INPEX Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 15 November 2005

Foundation:
INPEX Foundation.
10F 37 Mori Bldg., 3-5-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105,
Tel: 03-5470-1302.

Qualification:

1. Indonesian national and Indonesian residents under 30 years of age who have graduated from Indonesian public universities's faculty of Science and Engineering.
2. Students who have obtained or are expected to obtain admission from graduate schools in Japan in the faculty of Science and Engineering.
3. Students in good health and of excellent academic standing.
4. Those who are willing to contribute to friendship and understanding between Indonesia and Japan.
5. Recipients of other scholarship are not qualified.

Stipend:

1. School fee (application fee, entrance and tuition fees, etc.) in full.
2. 150,000 yen of monthly expenses (including dormitory fee).
3. Round trip air ticket.
4. 30,000 yen of arrival expenses.

Duration:
A maximum of 2 years and 8 months.

Number of Grantees:
A few new recipients per year (3 in 1994).

Application Procedure:
Applicants must be endorsed by the Indonesian government.

Application Period:
Every November 15.

Result:
Notify recipients around April.

Application Forms

- Available everyday at work hour (07.30 - 16.00) from:
Inpex Foundation Office,
MidPlaza I Lt. 7,
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 10-11,
Jakarta.

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[USA] East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship

Deadline: November 1, 2005
(for studies beginning in Fall 2006)

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides Master's and Doctoral funding for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S. to participate in educational and research programs at the East-West Center while pursuing graduate study at the University of Hawai‘i. Through East-West Center affiliation, awardees become part of a growing network of students and alumni forging the shape and substance of the world's most vibrant region.

Center fellowships are provided for degree study at the University of Hawai‘i and participation in the Center's international and intercultural programs. The Center and the University of Hawai‘i, located in a unique island setting with a distinctive multicultural heritage, offer premier resources for studies on Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S.

Degree fellows have opportunities to participate in graduate certificate program offered in leadership studies, international intercultural studies, population studies and natural resource management that enhance their degree studies. Other opportunities include invited participation in the Center's research projects in several areas of international study including politics, governance and security; economics; environmental change; population and health; education ; and Pacific islands development.

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship invites applications from:

* Citizens or permanent residents of the United States
* Citizens of countries in the Pacific and Asia, including Russia

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides substantial funding toward:

* Master's degrees (24-month fellowship)
* Doctoral degrees (48-month fellowship)

General Requirements:

* Applicants submit both the application for East-West Center Graduate Fellowship and the graduate admissions application to the University of Hawai‘i to the East-West Center Award Services Office. Applications must be postmarked by the November 1 deadline.
* Applicants already enrolled as classified graduate students at the University of Hawai‘i submit only the East-West Center Graduate Fellowship application.
* Required tests include the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for applicants from non-English speaking countries, and the GRE or GMAT for all applicants as required by university departments.
* Award recipients who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must meet exchange visitor (J-1 visa) requirements.

Degree Fellowship Requirements:

Beyond fulfilling degree requirements at the University of Hawai‘i, East-West Center students are required to take part in the Center's education program. These requirements include:

* Core Program that meets weekly during the fall semester.
* Spring Core Issues Course, which will consist of a series of presentations and small-group discussions.
* Community Service. Degree Fellows are expected to devote 90 hours to community service during their award period.
* Involvement in an EWC Research Project.
* Interdisciplinary Certificate. Students not involved in an EWC research project must pursue one of several interdisciplinary certificates.
* Language Requirement. Degree Fellows who are native speakers of English from USA, Australia or New Zealand must demonstrate proficiency in an Asian/Pacific language or complete four semesters of language coursework.
* Monthly Report to the Associate Dean.

Application forms and additional information may be obtained from:

GRADUATE DEGREE FELLOWSHIPS
Award Services Office
East-West Center
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96848-1601
USA

Mail-in requests for Fall 2006 application forms:
Application Request Form [HTML]
Fill-in Application Request Form [PDF]

E-mail requests: scholarships@eastwestcenter.org

Please include your complete mailing address and country of citizenship and permanent residence in your request so that we may send you the correct forms.

EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship Application Documents

* A letter from the Director [pdf]
* EWC Education and Research Program Descriptions [Word doc]
* Application Information and Instructions [pdf]
* Application Form [pdf]
* Application Essay Form [pdf]
* Letter of Reference Form [pdf]
* Letter of Reference for Community Service Form [pdf]
* Verification of Funds for Additional Expenses Form [pdf]
* Application Checklist [pdf]

UH Graduate Degree Application Documents
(to be submitted with the EWC application forms)

* UH Application Instructions [pdf]
* UH Program Deadline Table [pdf]
* UH Program Contact Information Sheet [pdf]
* UH Application Form [pdf]
* UH Residency Form [pdf]
* UH Financial Certification Form [pdf]

This information is available here

[UK] MPhil studentship (parsial) - Image Analysis Using Beamlets @ University of York

Deadline: 14 November 2005

The University of York
MPhil Studentship
Image Analysis using Beamlets
Department of Computer Science

Closing date for applications: 14 November 2005

An MPhil studentship funded by QinetiQ is available within the Advanced Computer Architecture Group (ACAG) of the Department of Computer Science at the University of York, UK.

The project is concerned with developing the use of beamlets (related to wavelets) in the detection and identification of complex time-varying traces in noisy, dynamically-generated images. Applicants will need to have a good honours degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or other related areas. A strong computing and programming background is essential.

The Department of Computer Science was rated 6* at the last RAE (research quality assessment). Whilst there is extensive expertise in many branches of computing, we emphasise multi-disciplinary approaches to research so no firm dividing lines are drawn between the various strands of the subject.

The ACA Group brings together the three areas of neural networks, computer vision and advanced architectures, and it has currently around 30 members. Detailed information about the group and its research areas is available online at http://www.cs.york.ac.uk/research/. Enquiries about the project can be directed to Dr Simon O'Keefe, email: sok@cs.york.ac.uk.

The funding is currently for two years, and covers a fee waiver at the UK/EU rate and a tax-free stipend. The studentship is open to UK, EU and overseas students; any successful overseas candidate would have to find the balance of the overseas fees from another source. Acceptance will be subject to security checks. The successful applicant may be able to extend their registration to complete a PhD after the initial period of funding.

Applicants must complete a University application form - instructions on how to apply are available at http://www.cs.york.ac.uk/gsp/research/howtoapply.php

[USA] International Youth Advocacy Training

Deadline: Friday, November 4, 2005

2006 WCTOH Intl Youth Advocacy Training
2006 World Conference on Tobacco or Health
International Youth Advocacy Training
Deadline: Friday, November 4, 2005

Essential Action and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids will be coordinating a pre-conference youth advocacy training leading up to the 13th World Conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH) in July 2006 in Washington, DC. The training will facilitate networking and skill sharing between youth advocates from difference countries, prepare for actions and events during the WCTOH, and lay a foundation for future cross-border youth advocacy campaigns against the tobacco industry.

The pre-conference training, which will take place July 10-11, 2006, will include up to 100 participants from around the world, including up to fifty participants from outside the U.S. and Canada.

We are currently accepting applications from youth advocates from outside the U.S. and Canada, ages 15 - 30. Please pass this update on to any youth advocates who might be interested. All applications must be submitted via email or fax by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2005.

The organizers will provide roundtrip airfare, housing and meals during the pre-conference training and WCTOH, and WCTOH registration for all participants residing outside of the U.S. and Canada. These participants will be chosen according to the following criteria:

* Tobacco control advocacy experience
* Long-term commitment to tobacco control
* Interest in international collaboration
* Leadership skills
* Geographic and gender balance
* Proficiency in English

Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a program advisor willing to serve as a chaperone and willing to participate in the pre-conference training. Advisors must also complete the application form and submit it with their youth advocates’ applications.
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see http://www.ngoc.am/news.php?cod=97to download application form.

[Switzerland] Short Course Scholarship Program for International Law

Deadline: November 30, 2005

Dear Madam and Sir,

It is my pleasure to inform you concerning a short course on a Scholarship Program for International Law, which is being offered by the University of St.Gallen in Switzerland. The theme of the course is "The Interaction between the legal order" and it will be conducted in The Hague from March 19 to 29, 2006.

This scholarship is being granted by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and the French Government. An amount of 1500 Euro, which includes the registration fee, travelling and accomodation expenses, will be awarded to candidates from developing countries and countries of transition. The participants must understand both French and English, as the courses will be held in both languages and questions can be raised in either French or English.

The application form must be submitted latest by November 30, 2005 and sent to the following contact person:

Prof. Dr. Kerstin Odendahl
Hague Academy of International Law
Lehrstuhl für Völker- und Europarecht
Tigerbergstrasse 21
Universität St. Gallen
CH-9000 St.Gallen
Switzerland

or to the following e-mail-address: hague.academy@unisg.ch

Hopefully the above information will be a great help for your future endeavours and in advance I wish you good luck with applying for the scholarship !

Yours sincerely,
for the Ambassador of Switzerland

DFA FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Embassy of Switzerland in Jakarta / Indonesia


Melinda Djohansjah
Assistant, Culture
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Blok X 3/2, Kuningan,
Jakarta 12950, INDONESIA
Tel.: +62 21 525 60 61 (ext. 319) / Fax: + 62 21 520 22 89
For official mail, please use: Vertretung@jak.rep.admin.ch

[Asia] Winter 2006 Jefferson Fellowships for Asia Pacific and U.S. Journalists

Deadline: Oct. 21, 2005

HONOLULU (Aug. 29) -- The East-West Center is accepting applications for the Winter 2006 Jefferson Fellowships, which will bring Asia Pacific and U.S. journalists to Honolulu for discussions on South Asia, then send them to India and Pakistan.

The program dates are Feb. 5-26, 2006. Applications are due Oct. 21, 2005.

The program, titled "South Asia Shining," will focus on the future of this dynamic region. In India's 2004 election campaign, the then-ruling BJP party ran on a slogan of "India Shining," a reflection of India's recent economic growth and emergence as a major global player in industries such as financial services and software development. India, along with China, is poised to become a leading economy in the Asia Pacific region. However, as India's Congress Party successfully demonstrated in its defeat of the BJP, many in India are not yet feeling the benefits of India's economic growth and the country has many challenges to overcome in its push toward greater economic prosperity.

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan, having created a solid infrastructure of roads and communication, is equally one of the fastest growing economies in Asia. It is currently engaged in trying to balance competing visions of Islam and edging toward democratization at the national and provincial levels. The recent agreement with India over energy and missile testing has brought hopes of détente to the region. Both nuclear powers, Pakistan and India have key roles to play in regional stability and security.

In presentations to one another and in sessions at the East-West Center in Honolulu, journalists will explore how their countries are responding to India's rising economic influence and how they see their countries' relations with India and Pakistan developing and changing in the coming decades. In Honolulu and in visits to Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Islamabad, journalists will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in India's and Pakistan's economic development as well as the political, security, cultural and social dynamics of these two South Asian countries.

For more information and for applications, see www.eastwestcenter.org/jefferson.

The Jefferson Fellowships are supported by a grant from The Freeman Foundation.

For more information, contact: Ann Hartman
Phone: (808) 944-7384
Fax: (808) 944-7600
Email: seminars@EastWestCenter.org

For a directory of East-West Wire reports:
http://www.eastwestcenter.org/events-en.asp

For links to all East-West Center media programs, fellowships and services:
www.eastwestcenter.org/journalists

[USA] The Next Generation: Leadership in Asian Affairs” Fellowship

Deadline: January 16, 2006

The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is pleased to announce “The Next Generation: Leadership in Asian Affairs” fellowship, a post-master’s degree program that will help cultivate a new generation of Asia affairs specialists committed to and capable of bridging the gap between the best scholarly research and the pressing needs of American foreign policy towards a rapidly changing Asia.

NBR invites recent master’s and professional degree holders (e.g., MA, MBA, LLM, etc.) to apply for a year-long fellowship at NBR’s headquarters in Seattle to collaborate with leading scholars to publish research, and to participate in the briefing of research findings to the policymaking community in Washington, D.C.

This one-year fellowship is designed to further the professional development of Asia specialists in the year just after the completion of their master’s degree. Successful applicants will gain further knowledge of Asia and an understanding of the U.S. foreign policymaking process through the following: conducting research under the guidance of an NBR program director; collaborating with senior scholars on academic publications; and traveling to Washington, D.C. to participate in the briefing of research findings to relevant constituents within the policy community.

The application deadline is January 16, 2006. Fellowships begin June 5, 2006 and conclude May 31, 2007.

Fellowship Director

Dr. Daniel B. Wright (contact, bio)
Director, Washington, D.C., Office

Fellowship Description

The Next Generation Fellowship will grant a one-year award to four fellows annually. Next Generation fellows will work on NBR program-based research projects and participate in the effective delivery of that research to the foreign policy community. The four major components of the Next Generation Fellowship are:

* Publication. A signature element of the program is the completion of at least one journal-quality publication published by either NBR or an outside scholarly journal. In most cases, this publication will be composed through collaboration with a senior scholar who has been asked to contribute to an NBR research project.
* Bridging the gap between research and policy. Because NBR believes that writing alone is not adequate to inform policy, the fellow will also participate in NBR’s active outreach toward the policy community in Washington, D.C. through participation in conferences, briefings, and private meetings.
* Gaining in-depth knowledge of U.S. foreign policymaking. Fellows will engage the policymaking community through association with the U.S. government officials on the program’s advisory board, the program orientation, and briefings to policymakers.
* Guidance and mentoring. “The Next Generation Leadership” fellows will be incorporated directly into NBR’s substantive policy research programs. Responsible to and guided by the relevant program director, the fellows will be embedded in the workings of an organization that expresses in daily practice the high ideals of the fellowship’s goals.

Prior to taking up residence in Seattle, each new class of fellows will participate in a three-day orientation in Washington, D.C. These three days will include meetings with individuals in several branches of the U.S. government, including Congress, as well as with senior academics who have successfully bridged the scholarship-policy gap. Arranged by NBR’s Washington, D.C., office, “The Next Generation Leadership” orientation will immerse the fellows in the program’s vision, allow them to meet with American political and academic leaders, and provide opportunities for discussions between the fellows and the constituents of their forthcoming research.

At any given time, NBR’s eight program areas (see below) direct approximately thirty major research projects and programs involving 150 scholars at universities and research centers worldwide. Each fellow will be placed within the NBR program that matches his/her qualifications and research interests.

* Northeast Asia Studies
* Southeast Asia Studies
* Eurasia Studies
* South Asia Studies
* Energy Security Studies
* Globalization Program
* Center for Health and Aging
* Center for Asian Security Studies

Once placed within a program, each fellow will collaborate with a senior scholar on an NBR-defined research project to produce at least one journal-quality publication. The fellow will have full-time research and project management responsibilities, serving as an associate rather than an assistant to the senior scholar. With the assistance of NBR’s Washington, D.C., office, which is dedicated to communicating research findings to the U.S. policymaking community, fellows will map the constituencies for their particular program. They will also participate in the briefing of research results for the relevant actors in the U.S. government, including Congress.

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to submit the following:

* Cover sheet
* Curriculum vitae/resume
* 750-word essay stating how they would benefit from a fellowship within one of NBR’s programs areas (please identify preferred program area)
* Names of three references (one outside of academia)

Please email the above materials to nextgen@nbr.org. Applications must be received no later than January 16, 2006.

Fellowship Eligibility

American citizenship or permanent residence status is required. The applicant must have completed a master’s degree by the time the fellowship begins. Individuals may apply to the program up to twelve months after receiving a master’s degree. Prospective fellows should apply only for the year that they expect to participate. No deferrals are permitted.

Fellowship Benefits

For each fellow, regardless of his or her career trajectory, the program will be an extraordinary opportunity. Fellows who go on to specialize in Asia scholarship will have been exposed to the policy relevance of their research, just as those who choose a policy-related career will have been exposed to the importance of quality scholarship. Fellows who choose other career paths, whether in the private, nonprofit, or media sectors, will also have been exposed to the dynamic intersection of policy and scholarship.

One thing will hold true for all alumni of “The Next Generation Leadership” program: They will be young leaders, with life-long friendships, capable of making a significant difference in how the United States relates to Asia. Their exposure to the critical need of informing policy will shape their contributions as leaders and strengthen their impact in their various fields. Fellows will acquire or refine skills in:

* understanding of American foreign policy
* analysis, research, and writing
* written presentation of research in a format that is useful to policymakers
* briefing skills
* team collaboration
* project management

Each fellow will receive a $30,000 fellowship award (with benefits), as well as travel and research-related expenses.

Timetable

January 16, 2006 Applications due at nextgen@nbr.org
Jan.16–March 1 Applications reviewed and evaluated by NBR Program Committee and Selection Committee
March 15, 2006 Finalist Interviews
April 3, 2006 Awards made
June 5–7, 2006 Fellowship Orientation Program, Washington, D.C.
June 8–9, 2006 Travel to Seattle: Seattle Orientation and Work Commencement
May 31, 2007 Fellowship Concludes

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question that is not answered below, please contact us at nextgen@nbr.org.

What kinds of research projects will I be working on?
Each NBR program area has an evolving research agenda that addresses a range of critical policy relevant issues. A sample of programmatic research topics drawn from NBR’s current work includes the following:

* China’s Energy Insecurity
* Military Modernization in Asia
* Early Health Policy
* Central Asia’s Changing Geopolitics
* Globalization and Chinese Economic Development
* Economic Implications of a Fundamental Reorientation of North Korean WMD policies
* Trends in Islamic Education in South Asia
* China–Southeast Asia Relations

May I participate in the Next Generation program for less than the one-year period?
No. Fellows are required to commit to completing the full one-year program beginning June 5, 2006 and ending May 31, 2007.

May I seek additional employment during my time as a fellow at NBR in Seattle?
No. Fellows are expected to work full-time for NBR and are not permitted to obtain additional employment.

Is there a set deadline for publication? What happens if my article is not published before the end of the fellowship term?
The publication the fellow contributes to will be published according to the project’s normal production schedule. That may or may not occur during the fellowship term.

May I enroll in graduate classes during my time as a fellow at NBR in Seattle?
To ensure that selected fellows participate fully in their experience at NBR, fellows may not be enrolled in graduate classes during the fellowship period.

May I apply if my degree is anticipated during the fellowship year, but not yet awarded?
No. The degree must have been awarded by the time the fellowship commences. This is why individuals may apply to the program up to twelve months after receiving a master’s degree.

Is this fellowship only for students who have a master’s degree in international affairs?
NBR’s research programs span a breadth of geographic and functional areas. It is anticipated that this nationwide program will attract a similarly broad range of graduating master’s degree students that range from international relations degrees to degrees in, for example, business, public health, and law. Most important is that the candidate “makes the case” in the application of how he/she would benefit from the fellowship experience.

Will NBR provide housing for my stay in Seattle?
No. Fellows will need to make their own housing arrangements.

The Next Generation Leadership Advisory Board

The Next Generation Leadership Advisory Board comprises a select group of respected academics and policymakers who have demonstrated commitment and success in the practical work of bridging the academic and policy worlds. The board will provide inspirational leadership to the program and meet individually, as possible, with program fellows in Washington, D.C. to share their vision for the need to strengthen the development of a cohort of young Americans with expertise on Asia.

* Senator Joe Lieberman (D-CT)
* Representative Jim Leach (R-IA)
* Representative Norm Dicks (D-WA)
* Dr. Richard Bush, Director of Northeast Studies Program, The Brookings Institution
* Dr. Karl Jackson, Director of Asia Studies, Johns Hopkins SAIS
* Dr. Kenneth Lieberthal, Professor, University of Michigan
* Ambassador Stapleton Roy, Managing Director, Kissinger Associates

Source: http://www.nbr.org/announcements/index/nextgen.html

[Thailand] Scholarships for Environmental and Sustainable Development Studies

UNEP Supported Scholarships for Environmental and Sustainable Development Studies in AIT

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) strategy in Asia Pacific aims to lead in responding to emerging environmental issues and to assist in implementing the programs at national, subregional and regional levels. Part of the cooperation between UNEP and AIT is to implement joint activities in the area of environment and sustainable development. Under this collaboration, UNEP would provide five Master’s scholarships to AIT, targeted for January 2006 semester. The scholarship program is under the UNEP Bali Strategic Plan for Technology Support and Capacity-building which aims to provide capacity building measures based on national and subregional priorities and needs.

AIT

AIT, founded in 1959, is an autonomous, international, post-graduate institution, to help meet the growing need for advanced education in Asia. Three schools, and the AIT Center in Vietnam, provide advanced education, training and research in the areas of engineering; environment and development; and management, to meet the needs of private and public sectors. For more than five decades, AIT has been an active partner in the promotion of technological change and development in the Asia-Pacific region. AIT today has graduated about 14,000 graduates from close to 60 countries, and currently has an enrollment of over 1,800 full time students tutored by an international team of faculty and staff drawn from all over the world. Details of AIT academic programs can be obtained from http://www.ait.ac.th.

Target

The scholarship program is principally aimed at the following target audiences:

Mid level technical personnel from the public and private sectors, who have keen interest in environment and sustainable development related issues;

Mid level professionals, who are associated with national and regional technical evaluation and policy formulation activities related to environment and sustainable development;

Teachers and other academic staff from educational/research institutions planning to introduce concepts of interdisciplinary approach of sustainable development.


Areas of Interest

UNEP will offer five Master’s scholarships which would be distributed across the five regions of Asia – North East, South Pacific, South East Asia, South Asia, and Central Asia. The thematic areas that will be considered for the January 2006 intake are:

(a) Waste management (e.g. electrical and electronic wastes)
(b) Urbanization ( e.g. eco housing, transport and new fuels)
(c) Environmental security (e.g. air, water, energy and food)

Students can be admitted to any of the academic field of studies at AIT. However, their research activities should be directly linked to the UNEP’s thematic areas. A one page detailed research proposal based on UNEP’s thematic areas should be submitted with the application (www.rrcap.unep.org ).


Application Requirements

The scholarships are specifically targeted to those from the five sub regions and coming from the government, public and private sector. The minimum requirements are:

The applicant should hold a bachelor degree (normally from a four-year program) or its equivalent in an appropriate field of study from an institution of recognized standing; and have undergraduate grades significantly above average.

Priority will be given to the candidate, who is associated with the national UNEP (or Environment/Sustainable development) related projects. His/her Masters research work could be conducted, preferably, at the home country.

The selected applicant will work on the research areas recommended by UNEP. After graduation, few selected would be expected to work with the RRC.AP office, as interns, prior to returning to their home country.

All AIT programs are conducted in the English language, the Institute's official medium of all communication. Applicants have to produce evidence of proficiency in English. UNEP Scholarship applicants must submit a standard English proficiency score. The minimal scores acceptable are : TOEFL [Internet-based 83, Computer-based 220, Paper-based 560] TOEIC [750] IELTS[6.0].

All candidates for entry to AIT must provide certificated evidence of good health.


Scholarship

The scholarship will cover the following:

Tuition and registration fees for 4 semesters

Research grant

Travel grant (economy class : incoming and outgoing costs)

Monthly bursary during the period of study


Application, Fees and Expenses

Application forms for attending the Masters degree program can be obtained by contacting the Director of Admissions and Scholarships, Asian Institute of Technology, PO Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand or from the AIT website (http://www.ait.ac.th). Additional details regarding tuition fees and other expenses are available at the same website.

The last date for submission of application will be 10 November 2005. Selected applicants will be informed by 30 November 2005. The semester commences on 9 January 2006.

For other information/details regarding the UNEP scholarships, please contact:

Director of Admissions and Scholarships
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120,
Thailand.
E-mail: admissions@ait.ac.th
Telephone: (66-2) 524-5031-33
Fax: (66-2) 524-6326

[Czech] Czech Technical University, Scholarships for International Master Students

In support of student mobility the Rector of CTU announces the establishment of scholarships for foreign students coming to study on Master’s study programmes. The scholarships are intended for foreign students wishing to study on a master’s programme in English language at CTU and who have shown qualities that make them worthy of such a scholarship.

In accordance with the method for distributing non-investment expenditure from the state budget for 2003, a sum not exceeding 0.1% of the funds set aside for education will be allocated for scholarships for students coming to study on Master’s study programmes at CTU in Prague.

PROCEDURE FOR AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS

1 The scholarship is awarded in accordance with Act No. 111/1998 Sb. on Higher Education, is paid from the scholarship fund, and in accordance with Para. 1 Section 3 (b) of this act may be reimbursed from the grant.

2 The scholarship is a contribution to the costs of living in the Czech Republic up to a level of 8 000 crowns per month. For this purpose, a scholarship fund will be organized at CTU in Prague for foreign students in Master’s study programmes.

3 The scholarship will normally be awarded to an individual for a period of 1 or 2 semesters. In the case of excellent study grades, it can be extended for a period not longer than the standard duration of a Master’s study programme.

4 The study and examination regulations for study in Master’s study programmes apply to a student who receives a CTU scholarship. The student will be enrolled at the relevant faculty as a foreign student.

5 Applications for CTU scholarships should be submitted by foreign students to the International Office at the Rectorate of CTU in Prague, not later than March 31st for a study programme beginning in the winter semester of the following academic year. The application should be submitted on the forms available from the web pages of the Rectorate of CTU in Prague. The application should include:

a. An attested copy of the bachelor degree certificate and transcript of records,
b. A recommendation from a CTU faculty that the candidate be accepted as a student,

6 The Rector will decide on the award of a scholarship on the basis of the recommendation of a commission set up by the vice-rector for international relations not later than May 15th following the deadline for applications.

7 If the foreign student fulfills all the prescribed credits for the first year of the Master’s study programme according to the recommended timetable, (s)he may apply for an extension of the scholarship. If (s) he does not fulfill the prescribed credits for the first year of the Master’s study programme no extension will be made.

8 The scholarship can be withdrawn during the study programme after the first semester if the student does not fulfill the responsibilities laid out in the study and examination regulations.

Source:
http://web.cvut.cz/ctu/international/web/en/index.php?sub=39&sub_sub=1041

[Australia] Macquarie University’s International Scholarship Program

* Closing date for Application for Semester 1 is 31 October
* Closing date for Application for Semester 2 is 30 April

:: Introduction

Macquarie University’s International Scholarship Program is aimed at attracting outstanding students from around the world and recognising students who have distinguished themselves academically in their specific discipline area. The scholarship is highly competitive and is awarded on the basis of academic merit.

:: About MUIS

Scholarships are awarded as international tuition fee waivers only.

Scholarships will be offered to exceptional undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students based on Equity and Merit across all disciplines.

Scholarships are available for study across all disciplines.

:: Scholarship Benefits

Macquarie University International Scholarship available across most courses to cover international tuition fees for study in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.

Scholarships will be granted to cover the credit points required to complete the course. The maximum period of study for Undergraduate is 3 years and 1 year for Postgraduate.

The Scholarship provides course fees for the minimum course duration. No additional allowances are payable. The scholarship does 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 Scholarship is subject to satisfactory performance in the Macquarie University degree program.

:: Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must

* Be a citizen of a country other than Australia (except New Zealand).
* Have met the University’s academic and English requirements for the course for which they are to be considered for a scholarship.
* Achieve minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) for postgraduate application and minimum requirement of 90 (out of 100) for Undergraduate application.

You are not eligible if

* You hold permanent residency of Australia, nor be a citizen of Australia or New Zealand.
* You are currently enrolled at Macquarie University for program which is equivalent in level.
* You are in receipt of another equivalent or major award or scholarship.
* You have undertaken the same level of study previously.
* You are currently enrolled in the program that you apply the MUIS for
* You are not eligible if you are a Study Abroad or an Exchange student coming to Macquarie University

:: Application Procedure

Scholarships are open to international students holding qualifications from recognised institutions suitable for admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.

You must follow the normal procedure for admission, completing the application form with certified copies of all relevant documents and application fee of $110. On top of that you also need to complete an application form for MUIS and referees reports.

If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, or you are not successful for a Macquarie University International Scholarship but meet the condition of entry to Macquarie University, you will be notify by our admission officer on the result of your application. Otherwise you will hear after the Scholarship Committee meeting before the beginning of each semester.

If you are eligible for MUIS, the application fee of $110 will be refunded when applicable.

Applications will not be considered without two complete referee reports.

:: Conditions of Scholarship

Tenure

* The offer of MUIS is valid for the period of commencement shown in the offer and subject to the Conditions of Scholarship.
* A Macquarie University International Scholarship will be granted to cover the credit points required to complete the course only within minimum course duration.

Cut Off Dates for Applications

* Closing date for Application for Semester 1 is 31 October
* Closing date for Application for Semester 2 is 30 April

Extension of the Scholarship

* Scholarship holders may apply for an extension one semester at a time. Extensions may be granted in exceptional circumstances only (i.e., Macquarie University must be satisfied that the grounds for extension are beyond the control of the student and are related to his or her studies rather than of a personal nature such as sick leave.)

Suspension of Scholarship

* Scholarship holders must commence study in the semester and year indicated in their offer of scholarship. Commencement may not be deferred.
* The Scholarship holder may apply, upon completion of twelve months of the award, to Macquarie International, for a suspension of the Scholarship for up to six months. The approval of suspensions will be at the discretion of the Director, International Programs. If leave is granted, the Scholarship holder must leave Australia under the conditions of their Student Visa.

Termination - A Scholarship will be terminated

* If the course of study is not being carried out with competence and diligence or in accordance with the conditions of the Scholarship;
* The Scholarship holder does not resume study at the conclusion of a period of suspension;
* The Scholarship holder fails to maintain a GPA of 2.75;
* If the information submitted for application is found to be incorrect and incomplete.
* The course of study has been completed, or on the death, incapacity, resignation, withdrawal or cessation of the Scholarship holder;
* Upon the granting of Permanent Resident status to the student. A MUIS should not be terminated on application for Permanent Resident status even if, pending the outcome of the application, the student is transferred by the Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous (DIMIA) from a student visa to a temporary resident visa.

Visa Information

* Macquarie University is required to provide the student with a duly authorised electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) to enable the student to apply for a visa to enter Australia. The eCoE will not be issued until written acceptance of the scholarship offer has been received from the student.
* Scholarship holders will be responsible for any costs associated with obtaining a student visa to study in Australia.
* It is the responsibility of each Scholarship holder to ensure they hold a valid visa while in Australia. If a visa expires, the student may be removed from Australia.
* The Australian Government issues visas for study in Australia subject to certain conditions, which are clearly notified with the visa documentation. These conditions refer particularly to full-time study, progression requirements, periods of leave, cessation of study and paid work. Scholarship holders will be subject to the conditions of the Student Visa, whose provisions relating to enrolment, leave and work take precedence over the Scholarship Conditions.
* Scholarship holders are expected to maintain enrolment as a full-time student. Approval to study part-time will be considered by Macquarie International and will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

* All international students studying in Australia are required to purchase and maintain OSHC for the duration of their studies.
* The Scholarship does not cover the cost of OSHC for the student and their dependants. However, Macquarie University can arrange OSHC cover on behalf of the student.

Academic progress requirements

* The scholarship holder is required to conform to the rules and regulations of the University as outlined in the Handbook for Postgraduate Studies, Handbook for Undergraduate Studies and Academic Manual.
* The Scholarship holder will normally be expected to maintain a GPA of 2.75.
* The Scholarship will terminate if the Scholarship holder fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Part-time employment

* Scholarship holders may undertake part-time work subject to conditions of their Student Visa.
* Macquarie University must be satisfied that any part-time work does not interfere with the holder’s study program.

Variation to conditions

* Macquarie University reserves the right to amend these Conditions of Scholarship, in special circumstances and subject to Visa Conditions as determined by the Director, International Programs.

Other issues

* All scholarship holders are required to notify Macquarie International if they vary their enrolment. This includes any changes that may alter enrolment such as:
o Summer school enrolment
o Part-time study
o Leave of absence
o Return from leave of absence
o Course transfer
o Discontinuation of studies
o Enrolment in a double degree
o Change in visa status

Please find the application form and referee report below:
MUIS Application Form & Referee Report (PDF - 174kb)

For a list of the application forms for admission to undergraduate or postgraduate course, please visit the following sections of our website:

* Undergraduate Application Forms
* Postgraduate Application Forms

Source: http://www.international.mq.edu.au/scholarships/coursework/muis.html