[Thailand] Their Majesties' Scholarships for Study at AIT

Their Majesties, the King and Queen of Thailand, graciously provide master's degree scholarships for study of various specializations at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). These scholarships cover the tuition and registration fees as well as bursary for living expenses. All eligible Asian students may apply.

Click here to see brochure in english (PDF format)

For more information visit Asian Institute of Technology website

Or contact:

E-mail: admissions@ait.ac.th
Telephone: (66-2) 524-5031 to 33
Fax: (66-2) 524-6326

or

Email: wannapa@ait.ac.th
Telephone: (66-2) 524-5071
Fax : (66-2) 524-5069

To apply now:

AIT application forms can be downloaded here.

Location:
AIT's campus is 20km north of Bangkok's Don Muang Airport atkm. 42 Phaholyothin Highway, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand

[Thailand] NORAD Scholarships for Asian Students at AIT in 2003 to 2005

As part of their long-standing partnership, the Norwegian Agency for International Development Cooperation (NORAD) and AIT entered into a new cooperation agreement in May 2003 for financial and technical assistance in human resources development in Asia for the period 2003-2005. The cooperation agreement aims to strengthen the institutional capabilities through higher education and training in NORAD Programme countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, East Timor, Laos, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. A major part of the agreement consists of support for 60 scholarships to be provided to Asian students from the above mentioned countries for master’s studies at AIT.

For the next three years, an annual intake of 20 master’s degree students will be admitted under the Agreement. At least five (5) pre-master’s bridging scholarships will also be provided each year to five (5) of the students whose English language or academic background need further improvement, especially for those coming from Cambodia, Laos, East Timor and Vietnam. The scholarships will be awarded mainly in the School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) with special emphasis on natural resources management, environment, and energy and its related fields, namely, Agricultural Systems and Engineering (ASE), Gender and Development Studies (GDS), Natural Resources Management (NRM), Regional and Rural Development Planning (RRDP), Environmental Engineering and Management (EEM) Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management (AARM) Electric Power System Management (EPSM), Energy Economics and Planning (EEP), Energy Technology (ET) and Integrated Tropical Coastal Zone Management (ITCZM).

Only candidates who have qualified for admission at AIT will be considered for the NORAD scholarships. To be eligible for admission to the Master’s degree, a candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree (normally of a four year program) or its equivalent in an appropriate field of study from an institution of recognized standing and has undergraduate grades above average. For entry requirements, please visit the AIT admissions website (click here). AIT application forms can also be downloaded from this website.

The entry for admission at AIT is in August each year. To be considered for the August semester, the applications must be submitted to the AIT Admissions Office by April.

NOTE: AIT strives to strengthen the role of women in the development process by promoting their enrolment/participation in the postgraduate education and research, and therefore, solicits applications from women candidates. Qualified women candidates will be equally considered for AIT’s admissions and scholarships. Candidates from NORAD partner institutions in the region are encouraged to apply.

For further inquiries, please contact:
Admissions and Scholarships Office
Asian Institute of TechnologyP.O. Box 4, Klong Luang
Pathumthani 12120, Thailand

Telephone: (662) 5245031-33
Fax: (662) 5246326
E-mail: admissions@ait.ac.th

This information is available here.

[France] MAB Young Scientists Awards

MAB Young Scientists Awards at a glance:

• Awards for young researchers who want to carry-out interdisciplinary research in line with the MAB Programme
• Priority is given to interdisciplinary projects carried-out in biosphere reserves on the theme of ecosystems and water
• 10 Awards per year
• US $5,000 per Award (maximum)
• Applications must be received by UNESCO no later than 30 April 2005 to be eligible.

Objectives

The objectives of the MAB Award Scheme are:

• To encourage young scientists, in particular those from developing countries, to use MAB research, project sites and biosphere reserves in their research.
• To encourage young scientists who already use such sites to undertake comparative studies in other sites in or outside their own country.
• To assist exchange of information and experience among a new generation of scientists.

Criteria

The following criteria are used in the selection of MAB Young Scientists Award:

• Award applications must be made on the MAB Young Scientists Award application form and be endorsed by the applicant's MAB National Committee, which may endorse only three applications per year.
• Applicants may not be older than 40 years of age.
• Priority is given to research carried-out in biosphere reserves on the theme of ecosystems and water.
• Applicants from developed countries are eligible for Award only in exceptional cases.
• Awards are set at a maximum of US $5,000 each.
• International travel expenditures are usually not covered under this Award.
• Research supported by an Award should be completed within 2 years.
• Candidates must submit their reports of Award funded research to the MAB National Committee for approval before the submission to the MAB Secretariat in Paris, and agree to the possibility of UNESCO publishing the results of their research.

Application forms for the 2006 Awards.

Application forms for the 2006 Awards.

- Application form in pdf format
- Application form in doc format

Don't forget to sign your application and to send it to your MAB National Committee or UNESCO National Commission (in countries without a MAB Committee) for endorsement before it is submitted to UNESCO.

Also available from
MAB Secretariat
Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences
UNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75732 Paris Cedex 15
France
Fax: +(33-1) 45.68.58.04
E-mail: mab.awards@unesco.org

To find the source, click here

[UK] MPhil/PhD Studentships at Canterbury Christ Church University College

College Research Studentships
The Graduate School

Applications are invited for College Research Studentships

The College offers Research Studentships to undertake work leading to an MPhil/PhD Degree. These Studentships may be related to Departments in all the Faculties of the College:

Arts and Humanities (English, History, Theology & Religious Studies, Music, Media and Art, Social and Cultural Issues and ICT in Language Education)

Business and Sciences (Applied Social Sciences, Geographical andLife Sciences, Sports Science, Tourism and Leisure)

Education (Physical Education, Professional Learning, Diversity andParticipation in Learning, International Childhoods, CharacterCitizenship and Values, Educational Leadership and SchoolImprovement, and Enabling Learning)

Health (Nursing Child and Midwifery Studies, Occupational Therapy,Radiography, Social Work, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities)

The Salomons Institute (Applied Social and PsychologicalDevelopment, Leadership and Management Development)

Details of the areas of research within the above Faculties forwhich the College offers supervision can be found by accessing http://www.cant.ac.uk/research/

Studentships will normally be for a period of three years full-time or five years part-time, commencing in October 2005. Full-time studentships will provide free tuition and an annual stipend of £9125 p.a. (subject to change). Part-time studentships will provide free tuition only.

The closing date for applications for College Research Studentships is 15 April 2005.

For further particulars apply to The Graduate School Secretary, The Graduate School Canterbury Christ Church University College, North Holmes Road Canterbury, KENT CT1 1QU

Telephone: (01227) 782701
e-mail: research@cant.ac.uk
Website: http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/research/graduate_school.htm

URL of this document: http://jobs.ac.uk/jobfiles/BJ206.html

[Indonesia] SPE Java indonesia Scholarship Program

SPE Java Indonesia Scholarship Committee Member

Chair:
Andre Cebastiant, Unocal Indonesia, andre@unocal.com ,
tel. 021-57972708

Co-Chair:
Zulfikri, BP Indonesia, zulfikri@bp.com ,
tel. 021-78548106

Gustaf Simanjuntak, BP Indonesia, gustafhs@bp.com ,
tel 021-78548145

Teddy Komaroedin, ConocoPhillips, teddyh.komaroedin@conocophillips.com ,
tel 021 5222525


Objective of Scholarship:
The SPE Java Scholarship program has been established since 1987 to support students pursuing studies related to petroleum industry. An amount of around $15,000 US per year was spent to support students in the Java island area. The program is administrated yearly to capture the following objectives:

1. Support petroleum engineering curriculum. Because SPE is the professional association for petroleum engineers, the SPE boards feels the first emphasis should be placed on supporting petroleum-engineering department whose curriculum are accredited.
2. Help provide and adequate supply of engineering manpower. Scholarship will be granted to those students whom, on basis of careful review of qualifications, offer promise to make a contribution to the petroleum industry.
3. Recognize academic excellence. Scholarships be weighted to recognize academic achievement.
4. Financial need consideration. Scholarships be weighted to consider financial need.
5. Give preference to entering freshmen. Surveys show that the greatest need for scholarships exists at the entering freshmen level.

Scholarship Eligibility:

• Student of petroleum engineering or other related study. Enrolled in an Indonesian University currently graduating engineering students at the S1 level or greater.
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 on scale of 4. The minimum GPA must be maintained for each semester of studies and a grade transcript will be required prior to receiving the scholarship payment for each following semester.
• Minimum of 18 credit hours of study per semester.
• Financial need as evidence from the financial condition of parents.
• The scholarship program will not be extended for the student continuing his/her education beyond the S1 level. Student, who does not maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA may be put on probationary status for one semester upon written explanation by the student and the school's Department Head to the SPE Indonesia Section explaining the reason for the reduced GPA. SPE reserves the right to reject this request if the explanation is determined to be an insufficient justification.

Scholarship Process:
The following steps applied to students who like to be considered for the SPE scholarship.
1. The scholarship recipient candidates nominated by the university or self-application must fill in the scholarship entry form that can be downloaded in this website. See below Scholarship Entry Form.

http://java.spe.org/images/java/articles/23/Scholarship%20Entry%20Form1.pdf


2. If necessary, SPE will conduct an interview session with the candidates. SPE will announce the list of students who are eligible for the interview, along with the time and place for the interview. Interview usually conducted at the student’s university.
3. SPE will announce the list of students who received the scholarship after careful review of student’s qualification based on submitted documents and interview result. Students are encouraged to attach any relevant documents to help the scholarship committee to recognise student’s achievement or needs.


Scholarship Schedule:
1. September: SPE send invitation letter to the universities.
2. 31 October: SPE receive the completed scholarship entry form including the supporting documents, i.e. academic transcript, financial need statement, etc.
3. 1 – 30 November: Interview process (optional).
4. 1 December: Announcement of scholarship recipient to the universities.
5. January/February: SPE Java official scholarship award during SPE Java Monthly Luncheon Talk.


Scholarship Recipient:
SPE Java has granted scholarship up to 60 students per year from 4 universities in the Java area. Those 4 universities that have petroleum engineering or other related major are Institut Teknologi Bandung, Universitas Indonesia in Jakarta, Universitas Trisakti in Jakarta, and Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran in Jogjakarta. See below List of Recipient

http://java.spe.org/images/java/articles/23/2004%20SPE%20Java%20Scholarship%20Recipient.pdf

Please find the source here

Summary Blog Milis Beasiswa 3 - 8 March, 2005

March 8, 2005
The International Airline Training Fund (IATF)
A window of scholarship and training opportunities for staff of IATA Member Airlines in developing countries. The International Airline Training Fund (IATF) was established by IATA, is an independent not-for-profit foundation that fosters training as a means to sustainably enhance the knowledge and skills of the employees of IATA Member airlines in developing countries, thus allowing them to meet their respective airlines' business needs and the challenges of the air transport industry. more >

March 8, 2005
The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology
The IDB Merit Scholarship Programme aims at developing technically qualified human resources to undertake advanced studies and/or research in the fields of applied science and technology needed for the development of the IDB member countries. more >

March 8, 2005
IFLA Core Activity for the Advancement of Librarianship (ALP) Scholarships for Asia and Oceania
The purpose of the Programme is to further the library profession, library institutions and library and information services in developing countries. In many developing countries the status of the library and information profession needs to be strengthened. more >

March 7, 2005
INSEAD MBA Scholarships
INSEAD is widely recognised among the world's top-tier business schools as one of the most innovative and influential. It is the only business school with full-fledged campuses in Asia (Singapore) and Europe (Fontainebleau). Currently, 144 faculty members teach more than 870 MBA students, 6,400 executives and 71 PhD students from over 75 countries. The school offers a wide range of scholarships covering women and students from developing countries among other. more >

March 5, 2005
ISES 2005 Solar World Congress Scholarship
Please join the American Solar Energy Society, the International Solar Energy Society and all of the other participating organizations in Orlando, Florida, August 6-12, 2005 as we welcome the ISES Solar World Congress back to the United States. Join leading researchers, scientist, engineers, architects, designers and other renewable energy professionals from around the world at this comprehensive program. more >

March 5, 2005
Digital Vision Program at Stanford University
Online application deadline: Tuesday, 15 March 2005
The Program awards approximately twelve fellowships each year to exceptional social entrepreneurs and technology professionals from around the world. Successful candidates have innovative ideas and are passionate about implementing a project to empower individuals and communities in the developing world. more >

March 3, 2005
THE e7 SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applications for the Masters programme must be submitted by April 1st, 2005
The purpose of the e7 scholarship is to support outstanding students in pursuing advanced studies in sustainable energy development and to encourage meaningful contributions to the collective body of knowledge about this subject. more >

[Global] The International Airline Training Fund (IATF)

A window of scholarship and training opportunities for staff of IATA Member Airlines in developing countries.

WHAT'S IATF?

The International Airline Training Fund (IATF) was established by IATA, in 1984, as a central component of its Programme for Developing Nations' Airlines (PDNA).

IATF is an independent not-for-profit foundation that fosters training as a means to sustainably enhance the knowledge and skills of the employees of IATA Member airlines in developing countries, thus allowing them to meet their respective airlines' business needs and the challenges of the air transport industry.

The Fund has been built up by donations from IATA Member airlines and companies and organizations involved in air transport .

PROGRAMMES

Scholarships Programme

1. Individual Scholarships:
Scholarships for the IATA Training & Development Institute's classroom courses at any of the IATA Training & Development Institute Training Centres (Geneva, Montreal, Miami or Singapore). These scholarships include tuition fees, and in some cases accommodation.

Part of these scholarships may also be awarded for any of the Distance Learning courses offered by IATA, covering the course registration fees and the home study training materials provided by the IATA Training & Development Institute.

These scholarships are also applicable to the classroom courses offered by Airbus's AirBusiness Academy, in Toulouse, France.

IATA Member Airlines headquartered in a developing nation can send up to 10 applications per year, of which up to 4 can only be approved.

2. Collective Scholarships:
Scholarships for the IATA Training & Development Institute's classroom courses at any of the IATA Training & Development Institute Training Centres (Geneva, Montreal, Miami or Singapore). These scholarships include tuition fees only and are advertised on short notice. Interested airlines should cover the participant's air travel, accommodation and per diem. There are no restrictions in terms of number of applications to be submitted or approved per year.


Regional Training Programme

Sponsorship of IATA training in close collaboration with an airline serving as a host, and benefiting up to 10 staff from this airline.

Personnel from other carriers in the region are also invited to attend (up to 2 staff per airline), based on the recommendation of their training departments. IATF covers all the costs of providing an instructor accredited by IATA and the course materials for all participants.


Barter Programme

Exchange of IATA courses for courses offered by an IATA Member airline from a developing country.

The objective of this programme is to support and further enhance the airlines' training capacities by providing their instructors greater experience in teaching to different audiences with different training needs, while at the same time ensuring that the training needs of third-party airlines are met.

Two kinds of exchanges can be made:

1. Exchange between the IATF and the Airline: the interested airline hosts an IATA course at its home-base, for the benefit of 15-24 staff in one go. In exchange, the interested airline offers one of its regular courses to staff from another airline, at a location chosen by IATF.

2. Exchange between the IATF and the Instructor: an airline instructor gets a scholarship to attend a scheduled IATA course at any IATA Training Center. In exchange, the airline instructor teaches a course in his/her area of specialization to staff from another airline, at a location chosen by IATF.

For detailed information about the IATA courses that IATF can offer to your airline on barter-basis, please check the current IATA Training offer.

For more information click here

[Global] Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology - Page 2 of 2

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4. Eligibility

The IDB Merit Scholarship Programme is only for scholars from member countries who are (still) attached to their educational, scientific and technological institutions and research centres in their countries and are actively working in the scientific and technological development of their countries.

The IDB Merit Scholarship Programme does not award scholarships to individuals but to promising and/or renowned scholars as nominated and sponsored by their institutions and as seen suitable and appropriate by the Offices of the IDB Governors of their countries in terms of the developmental and scientific needs of their countries.

Applicants for the IDB Merit Scholarship Programme should have:

1. Age between 25-35 for Ph.D study or 25-40 for Post-Doctoral research;
2. Minimum M.Sc (for Ph.D study) and Ph.D (for Post-Doctoral research) in the field of science/technology related to and/or listed under the Programme;
3. Above average ("Very Good") academic standing (not less 3.3/4, B+ or 83%);
4. Work and/or research experience of not less than two (2) years for Ph.D study or five (5) years for Post-Doctoral research in the field related to and/or listed under the Programme;
5. A record of publications/research in the same field (as in 4);
6. A proposed field of study and/or research in one of the fields listed under the approved fields of study with its scientific and development relevance to the country being clearly demonstrated in a research proposal endorsed by the nominating institution.

Ability to conduct all aspects of scientific work (reading, writing, speaking) in English or French or other languages used in the place of study is necessary and admission from (or indication of possible admission to) universities or institutions listed under the IDB Merit Scholarship Programme is desirable.

Applicants for post-doctoral research who have had a Post-Doctoral experience outside their countries within the past two years are not eligible.

5. How to Apply

The applications must be submitted through the nominating institutions which, in turn, seek the endorsement from the Offices of the IDB Governors for the country. It is the Offices of the IDB Governors which forward the applications to the IDB and not the individual applicants or the nominating institutions.

To apply, interested scholars may obtain Application Forms and other documents of the Programme (such as the announcement poster, leaflets, brochures, list of institutions of study, etc.) from the Offices of the IDB Governors for their countries, the designated Contact/Focal Points for the Programme and/or the Office of the Scholarship Programme, IDB.

Application Form must be completed in full and copies of all the required documents and necessary attachments must accompany the completed Application Form, as follows:

1. Curriculum vitae (CV)
2. Passport-size pictures
3. (Relevant pages) of passport
4. Birth certificate
5. B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D and Post-Doctoral diplomas (as appropriate)
6. B.Sc, M.Sc and Ph.D transcripts (as appropriate)
7. Cover pages and summaries/abstracts of M.Sc and/or Ph.D. theses
8. Cover pages and summaries/abstracts of publications and papers
9. Training certificate(s) (if any)
10. Language certificate or test score (if any)
11. Letter or evidence of pre-admission (if any)
12. Award(s) (if any)
13. Evidence of membership in professional organization(s) (if any)
14. Three letters of reference
15. Fully certified five-page research proposal (after eligibility)

Detailed instructions on how to apply are given in the Application Form. The deadline for the application is September 30 every year. Any application arriving at the IDB after this date is processed for the subsequent year.
Islamic Development BankOffice of the Scholarship ProgrammeP.O. Box 5925, Jeddah 21432Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

6. Contact/Focal Points for the IDB Merit Scholarship Programme in Indonesia

Head, Bureau of Planning and Foreign Cooperation, Ministry of Finance
Jl. Lapangan Banteng Timur 2-4, Jakarta Pusat
Fax : 345-1205, Tlx : 44319, Tel : 345-1090

For more information click here

[Global] IFLA Core Activity for the Advancement of Librarianship (ALP)

IFLA Core Activity for the Advancement of Librarianship (ALP)
Scholarships Asia and Oceania

The purpose of the Programme is to further the library profession, library institutions and library and information services in developing countries.

In many developing countries the status of the library and information profession needs to be strengthened. This can be done among other things by continuing education programme, especially in areas striving to keep up with the rapid pace of development in library and informationservices. This, therefore, is a priority area to which ALP addresses itself.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Middle level professionals and technical specialists (computing staff) working in libraries / information centres in Asia and Oceania may apply. The candidates must be less than 46 years old. They must have an undergraduate degree and basic IT skills. The scholarship will enable the recipient to gain experience and hands-on exposure in a professionally advanced environment at a recognized institution in Asia and Oceania. The scholarship period will not exceed six weeks.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
In addition to economy class return airfare, the recipient will be given a moderate per diem allowance to cover meals and accomodation.

REPORT
The recipient must submit a detailed report of approximately 2000 words to the ALP and host institution.

ADMINISTRATIVE FORMALITIES
Administraive formalities such as arranging leave, visa, etc. will be the responsibility of the recipient.

CLOSING DATE
The applications should be received at the latest by 31 December each year. Selected candidates will be informed within three months of the closing date.

Please send your application to the ALP Regional Coordinator:
Ms Daruna Somboonkun
23/2 Wudthhakard 39, Jomthong
Bangkok 10150, Thailand.
E-mail: daruna_s@hotmail.com

CONDITION OF GRANTS
Applicants can apply for one grant only from ALP yearly.

YOUR CHECKLIST
To make sure that your application meets the necessary requirements, please follow the checklist below:

• Letter of endorsement from your employer allowing you to go on study leave is enclosed
• Office and postal addresses are written clearly with necessary details
• Age is below 46

It is important to send the file electronically if at all possible. If it is necessary to send a fax version, please make sure that the original copies of your application documents are sharp and clear enough to produce legible fax copies.

Download the Application form:

• In PDF format
• In Word format

Click here to open the source

[Global] INSEAD MBA Scholarships

INSEAD is widely recognised among the world's top-tier business schools as one of the most innovative and influential. It is the only business school with full-fledged campuses in Asia (Singapore) and Europe (Fontainebleau). Currently, 144 faculty members teach more than 870 MBA students, 6,400 executives and 71 PhD students from over 75 countries. The INSEAD Executive MBA was launched in autumn 2003. INSEAD's unique global perspective and multicultural diversity are reflected in all aspects of its research and teaching. The INSEAD-Wharton Alliance, announced in May 2001, combines INSEAD's resources with those of Wharton's campuses in Philadelphia and San Francisco, to deliver business education and research across a global learning network.

INSEAD Freshfields Scholarship(s)

Eligibility:
Two scholarships per academic year, one per class, will be awarded to candidates of Asian nationality admitted to the INSEAD MBA Programme and who spend some time studying at INSEAD's Asian campus in Singapore. more >


INSEAD Eli Lilly and Company Innovation Scholarship(s)

Eligibility:
Two tuition scholarships will be offered to the Class of July 2006, one for a candidate enrolled on the Singapore campus and one for the Fontainebleau campus. Scholarships will be awarded to students of merit who are nationals of the following regions and countries, and who demonstrate the capacity for innovative thinking and actions: Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, Central and South America, Turkey and Canada. more >


INSEAD Thomas C. Barry/Five-Year Reunion Scholarship(s)

Eligibility:
Candidates should be admitted to the INSEAD MBA programme. Preference will be given to candidates residing in emerging/developing countries who can justify the difficulty in raising sufficient finances. more >


INSEAD Sasakawa (SYLFF) Scholarship(s)

Eligibility:
One or more awards will be granted per class to candidates of any nationality who demonstrate a strong interest in business leadership. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate financial need. more >


INSEAD Need-based Scholarship(s)

Eligibility:
Scholarships will be awarded to candidates already admitted to the INSEAD MBA Programme who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to candidates from emerging / developing countries. more >


INSEAD L'Oreal Scholarship

Eligibility:
Two scholarships per year, one per class, will be awarded to candidates of any nationality, admitted to the INSEAD MBA programme, and who demonstrate financial need as well as a capacity for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial activity. more >


INSEAD Elmar Schulte Diversity Scholarship(s)

Eligibility:
Two or three scholarships will be offerred to MBA participants admitted to the INSEAD MBA Programme who do not have traditional MBA backgrounds -- e.g. performing artists, journalists, architects, medical practitioners, military, lawyers, research scientists, etc. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate financial need. more >


INSEAD Dov and Anat Bar-Gera Scholarship(s) - after Prof Moshe and Ida Ron

Eligibility:
One or two scholarships per intake will be offered to MBA participants admitted to the INSEAD MBA Programme on the Fontainebleau campus who can justify difficulty in raising sufficient finances for their living expenses. more >


INSEAD Asia Enterprise Fund Scholarship(s)

Eligibility:
To be eligible, candidates must be admitted to INSEAD and elected to begin on the INSEAD Asia Campus and intend to graduate in Singapore. This option best suits participants who wish to spend the entire year in Singapore and make a difference in Asia thereafter. However, anyone wishing to experience INSEAD's two-campus exchange may do so for one academic period (i.e. P3). The exchange with Wharton is not compatible with the conditions for the Asia Enterprise Fund scholarships and thus will not be available to those who get this scholarship. Preference for the scholarships will be given to participants who demonstrate financial need. more >


INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Diversity Scholarship(s)

Eligibility:
Several small scholarships per class will be awarded to candidates in need from emerging/developing countries who can justify the difficulty in raising sufficient finances for their living expenses. Preference will be given to candidates residing in emerging/developing countries. Candidates receiving these awards may expect that the alumni will actively encourage them to make their own contribution to the Alumni Fund in the future. more >


INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Women's Scholarships

Eligibility:
A few merit scholarships will be awarded to outstanding women admitted to the INSEAD MBA programme. Their financial situation will also be taken into consideration. more >

[Singapore] INSEAD Freshfields Scholarship(s)

Scholarship Application Deadline:
19 April each year for the July Class.
19 September each year for the December Class.

MBA Programme
INSEAD Freshfields Scholarship(s)

Description:
Freshfields is a major international law firm and market leader in international transactions that has an appreciation of the importance of the Asia-Pacific region. This scholarship has been created for MBA participants of Asian origin.

Eligibility:
Two scholarships per academic year, one per class, will be awarded to candidates of Asian nationality admitted to the INSEAD MBA Programme and who spend some time studying at INSEAD's Asian campus in Singapore.

Essay topic :
In no more than 300 words address the following questions: What is your view on business prospects in Asia for the next 5 years? Briefly describe your own interest in Asian business? Why do you believe that you merit receiving an INSEAD Freshfields scholarship? Provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year at INSEAD (details of income set against all expenditures).

Amount of Award:
17 500 Euros

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[Global] INSEAD Eli Lilly and Company Innovation Scholarship(s)

Scholarship Application Deadline:
19 April each year for the July Class.
19 September each year for the December Class.

MBA Programme
INSEAD Eli Lilly and Company Innovation Scholarship(s)

Description:
Eli Lilly creates and delivers innovative pharmaceutical-based health care solutions that enable people worldwide to live longer, healthier, more active lives. The key driver of our success is the ability to innovate, both in the discovery and acquisition new compounds, and in delivering these to our customers around the world.Eli Lilly funds tuition scholarships at INSEAD on both the Fontainebleau and Singapore campuses for the purpose of encouraging international diversity and innovative thinking within the MBA community.

Eligibility:
Two tuition scholarships will be offered to the Class of July 2006, one for a candidate enrolled on the Singapore campus and one for the Fontainebleau campus. Scholarships will be awarded to students of merit who are nationals of the following regions and countries, and who demonstrate the capacity for innovative thinking and actions: Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, Central and South America, Turkey and Canada

Essay topic :
Describe a professional or personal experience in which you demonstrated innovative thinking and action, explaining how you may have involved others in the process. Discuss how you aspire in your career to make a difference or impact with your ideas (no more than 750 words for both topics). A shortlist of candidates will be selected for final interviews.

Amount of Award:
Partial tuition

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[Global] INSEAD Thomas C. Barry/Five-Year Reunion Scholarship(s)

Scholarship Application Deadline:
19 April each year for the July Class.
19 September each year for the December Class.

MBA Programme
INSEAD Thomas C. Barry/Five-Year Reunion Scholarship(s)

Description:
The Thomas C. Barry/Five-Year Reunion Scholarship(s) have been created by Thomas C. Barry, a close friend and supporter of INSEAD, to stimulate matching gifts from INSEAD MBA Five Year Class Reunions. For the acadamic year 2003/04 the classes of 1998J and 1998D will be the co-sponsors of this scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded to MBA students of merit whose profile will enrich the diversity of the INSEAD MBA Class.

Eligibility:
Candidates should be admitted to the INSEAD MBA programme. Preference will be given to candidates residing in emerging/developing countries who can justify the difficulty in raising sufficient finances.

Essay topic :
No essay required.

Amount of Award:
up to 10 000 euros

Application Format:
Please submit your application for INSEAD Need-based Scholarship(s)

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[Global] INSEAD Sasakawa (SYLFF) Scholarship(s)

Scholarship Application Deadline:
19 April each year for the July Class.
19 September each year for the December Class.

MBA Programme
INSEAD Sasakawa (SYLFF) Scholarship(s)

Description:
This scholarship is an endowed gift to INSEAD from the Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (SYLFF). The Fund was established in 1987 by the Nippon Foundation in cooperation with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. In its initial phase, the SYLLF programme demonstrated its commitment to education through awarding fellowships to promising graduate students in the social sciences and humanities. Nearly 60 universities and consortia worldwide have received endowments of US $1 million (INSEAD included). In its second phase the SYLFF programme will look toward building a worldwide community of young leaders. As a philanthropist and the founding chairman of the Nippon Foundation, Ryoichi Sasakawa articulated philosophy that remains the driving force of the programme today. "The world is one family", he maintained, "and all mankind are brothers and sisters".The SYLFF programme is based on these principles. By helping to create a new generation of leaders, it seeks to overcome the divisions of nationality, religion, ethnic background and politics. SYLLF would like to encourage candidates of any nationality to broaden their knowledge and enhance their career opportunities through the INSEAD MBA programme.

Eligibility:
One or more awards will be granted per class to candidates of any nationality who demonstrate a strong interest in business leadership. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate financial need.

Essay topic :
In no more than 500 words address the following question:
Describe a significant experience you have encountered, in either your professional or private life, in which you have demonstrated leadership in a cross-cultural situation. Identify the leadership qualities required and discuss your own sucess or failure in the above situation.
What amount do you consider to be appropriate?

Amount of Award:
3 000 to 11 000 Euros

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[Global] INSEAD Need-based Scholarship(s)

Scholarship Application Deadline:
19 April each year for the July Class.
19 September each year for the December Class.

MBA Programme
INSEAD Need-based Scholarship(s)

Description:
The INSEAD Need-based Scholarship(s) groups the applications for scholarships that will be granted to those who demonstrate and prove difficulty in raising sufficient finances for the INSEAD MBA Programme. These are: all the INSEAD IAF Diversity Scholarships, Dov and Anat Bar Gera (in the name of Prof Moshe and Ira Ron Scholarship(s), Polpharma, and Tom Barry/Five-Year Reunion Scholarship(s).

Eligibility:
Scholarships will be awarded to candidates already admitted to the INSEAD MBA Programme who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to candidates from emerging / developing countries.

Essay topic :
Provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year at INSEAD (details of income set against all expenditures). Why you believe you should be considered for a need-based scholarship? What amount do you consider appropriate?

Amount of Award:
Range from €1,000 to €10,000

Application Format:
Candidates applying for INSEAD Need-based will be considered for the all the INSEAD IAF Diversity Scholarship(s), the Dov and Anat Bar-Gera (after Prof Moshe and Ira Ron) Scholarship(s), the Tom Barry/Five-year Reunion Scholarship(s, the Gabel Family Scholarship and the Polpharma scholarship. For some of the candidates receiving the IAF Diversity scholarsips the alumni will actively encourage them to make their own contribution to the Alumni Fund in the future.

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[Global] INSEAD L'Oreal Scholarship

Scholarship Application Deadline:
19 April each year for the July Class.
19 September each year for the December Class.
The decision for this scholarship is generally taken after the start of the MBA programme.

INSEAD L'Oreal Scholarship

Description:
L'Oreal is the worldwide leader in beauty products. L'Oréal funds MBA scholarships at INSEAD with the explicit purpose of fostering:
(1) CREATIVITY “You must have imagination, you must dream. You must have a feeling for words and images. You must be able to see that things communicate not just because it is written down but because an image itself can communicate something, a symbol.” Mr Owen-Jones, Cité de la Réussite, 14/02/2002.
(2) DIVERSITY Our company culture fosters and values diversity. To a large extent, our strength is the diversity of our teams. People of all origins and cultures, different ages and levels of experience work together on a daily basis. Interdisciplinary - and multicultural - teams interact every day, stimulating innovation and fostering personal growth.
(3) ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT Initiative and commitment, enthusiasm and a willingness to challenge assumptions are part of the required entrepreneurial spirit.

Eligibility:
Two scholarships per year, one per class, will be awarded to candidates of any nationality, admitted to the INSEAD MBA programme, and who demonstrate financial need as well as a capacity for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial activity.

Essay topic :
In no more than 200 words for each question:
1. Give any relevant example of a particularly creative personal achievement.
2. Give an example in which you set yourself a very ambitious and even risky objective.
3. Provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances.
4. Explain why you believe you should be considered for the L'Oreal Scholarship. What amount do you think appropriate?

Amount of Award:
partial tuition

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[Global] INSEAD Elmar Schulte Diversity Scholarship(s)

Scholarship Application Deadline:
19 April for the July Class.
19 September for the December Class.

MBA Programme
INSEAD Elmar Schulte Diversity Scholarship(s)

Description:
Elmar Schulte (MBA 1969) has generously provided MBA scholarship support for several years. This year the scholarship will assist MBA participants who enhance the diversity of the INSEAD MBA programme in that they have non-traditional MBA backgrounds, either academically or professionally.

Eligibility:
Two or three scholarships will be offerred to MBA participants admitted to the INSEAD MBA Programme who do not have traditional MBA backgrounds -- e.g. performing artists, journalists, architects, medical practitioners, military, lawyers, research scientists, etc. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate financial need.

Essay topic :
In no more than 300 words address the following question:
Why do you believe you merit the Elmar Schulte Diversity scholarship and what amount do you consider appropriate?

Amount of Award:
Up to 5 000 euros

Application Format:
To be considered for these scholarships please sumbit your application on line before the specified deadlines. Click here for your on line application.

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[France] INSEAD Dov and Anat Bar-Gera Scholarship(s) - after Prof Moshe and Ida Ron

Scholarship Application Deadline:
19 April each year for the July Class.
19 September each year for the December Class.

MBA Programme
INSEAD Dov and Anat Bar-Gera Scholarship(s) - after Prof Moshe and Ida Ron

Description:
With successful careers during the 15 years since they graduated from the same class at INSEAD, Dov and Anat Bar-Gera (MBA 1987) have generously provided MBA scholarships for future MBA participants at INSEAD. Their wish is to support MBA participants on the Fontainebleau campus who would not be able to afford to attend INSEAD without some financial support. Futhermore, those who are awarded this scholarship will be expected to contribute to this scholarship Fund after graduation so that other future MBAs may also benefit. Prof Moshe Ron (who died in November 2001 at the age 76) was an active and successful international scientist and dean at the Technion, the leading technological academic institute in Israel. Born in Poland, he was exiled to Russia after World War 2 and later to Kazakhstan before he moved to Israel in 1948. Only once his family was settled in Israel did he go back to university at 36 years to complete his studies, after which he built his successful scientific and academic career. On the personal level Prof Moshe Ron is remembered for his positive and optimistic outlook, humour and generosity towards others. He wrote poetry, loved theatre and enjoyed everything cultural, political and scientific. His wife Ida Ron died 4 months after her husband. Together with her husband they dedicated much time and resources to supporting new immigrants to Israel. Ida loved classical music and was an excellent singer. Prof Moshe and Ida Ron were the beloved parents of Anat Bar-Gera. As a homage to Moshe's strong will power, dedication to education and to Ida's humanitarian attitude, Dov and Anat Bar-Gera have dedicated a scholarship in their name to INSEAD MBA participants who demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility:
One or two scholarships per intake will be offered to MBA participants admitted to the INSEAD MBA Programme on the Fontainebleau campus who can justify difficulty in raising sufficient finances for their living expenses.

Essay topic :
In no more than 300 words provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances and provide evidence of why you believe you should be considered for this need-based scholarship. What amount do you consider appropriate?

Amount of Award:
Partial living expenses

Application Format:
To be considered for this scholarship please apply under INSEAD Need-based Scholarships

[Singapore] INSEAD Asia Enterprise Fund Scholarship(s)

Scholarship Application Deadline:

For class graduating in July 2006:
28 January 2005 for 1st stage admission decisions
30 March 2005 for 2nd stage admission decisions
19 April 2005 for 3rd stage admission decisions.

For class graduating December 2006:
27 June for 1st stage admission decisions
19 September for 2nd stage admission decisions
19 September for 3rd stage admission decisions

MBA Programme
INSEAD Asia Enterprise Fund Scholarship(s)

Description:
The Asia Enterprise Fund Scholarship(s) have been created to support INSEAD MBA participants on the Asia Campus who demonstrate a commitment to graduate there and who would consider building a career in Asia. Several awards will be made per class. Wherever possible the Fund will support candidates from countries that are underrepresented on the INSEAD MBA Programme and who qualify.

Eligibility:
To be eligible, candidates must be admitted to INSEAD and elected to begin on the INSEAD Asia Campus and intend to graduate in Singapore. This option best suits participants who wish to spend the entire year in Singapore and make a difference in Asia thereafter. However, anyone wishing to experience INSEAD's two-campus exchange may do so for one academic period (i.e. P3). The exchange with Wharton is not compatible with the conditions for the Asia Enterprise Fund scholarships and thus will not be available to those who get this scholarship. Preference for the scholarships will be given to participants who demonstrate financial need.

Essay topic :
In approximately 500 words describe a project you would like to complete in Asia after you graduate. Please also provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year at INSEAD (details of income set against all expenditures). Why do you believe you should be considered for an INSEAD Asian Enterprise Fund Scholarship? What amount do you consider appropriate?

Amount of Award:
Up to €25,000

Application Format:
After being admitted to INSEAD's Asia Campus, candidates will be invited to submit their applications online. The awards will be announced shortly thereafter.

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[France] INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Diversity Scholarship(s)

Scholarship Application Deadline:
19 April each year for the July Class.
19 September each year for the December Class.

MBA Programme
INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Diversity Scholarship(s)

Description:
The INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF), created in 1977, raises funds from alumni for INSEAD's development. One area of alumni support is for MBA participants from emerging/developing countries.

Eligibility:
Several small scholarships per class will be awarded to candidates in need from emerging/developing countries who can justify the difficulty in raising sufficient finances for their living expenses. Preference will be given to candidates residing in emerging/developing countries. Candidates receiving these awards may expect that the alumni will actively encourage them to make their own contribution to the Alumni Fund in the future.

Essay topic :
In no more than 300 words address the following question: Why do you believe you merit a need-based scholarship and what amount do you consider appropriate?

Amount of Award:
Partial living expenses

Application Format:
To be considered for these scholarships please apply under INSEAD Need-based Scholarships.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
19 April each year for the July Class.
19 September each year for the December Class.

[France] INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Women's Scholarships

Scholarship Application Deadline:
19 September each year for the December Class
19 April each year for the July Class

MBA Programme
INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Women's Scholarships

Description:
The INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF), created in 1977, raises funds from alumni for INSEAD's development. A significant portion is allocated to scholarships that will underwrite the breadth of diversity of INSEAD participants: country of origin, background, gender, etc. The IAF Women's Scholarships support INSEAD's commitment to bring outstanding women professionals to the MBA Programme and to increase representation of women in leadership positions in the business community.

Eligibility:
A few merit scholarships will be awarded to outstanding women admitted to the INSEAD MBA programme. Their financial situation will also be taken into consideration.

Essay topic :
1) In no more than 300 words give your views on how the role of women in business will evolve over the next decade. What do you consider your potential contribution will be?
2) In no more than 250 words please explain why you believe you merit an INSEAD IAF Womens' Scholarship. Please outline any factors that you feel distinguish yourself from other candidates. What amount of award do you consider to be appropriate?

Amount of Award:
€5,000 to €15,000

Application Format:
To be considered for these scholarships please sumbit your application on line before the specified deadlines. Click here for your on line application.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
19 September each year for the December Class
19 April each year for the July Class

[US] ISES 2005 Solar World Congress Scholarship

ISES 2005 Solar World Congress

Bringing Water to the World

Please join the American Solar Energy Society, the International Solar Energy Society and all of the other participating organizations in Orlando, Florida, August 6-12, 2005 as we welcome the ISES Solar World Congress back to the United States. Join leading researchers, scientist, engineers, architects, designers and other renewable energy professionals from around the world at this comprehensive program.

Developing Country Scholarships

Background

There are a large number of qualified researchers, scientists and teachers from the developing world that seek to attend the 2005 Solar World Congress. This event is the 34 th Annual American Solar Energy Society National Solar Energy Conference and the 30 th Annual National Passive Solar Energy Conference and will be held in concert with the International Solar Energy Society’s bi-annual Solar World Congress. Of special interest to the developing world is the theme of the 2005 Congress, “Bringing Water to the World.”

1991 was the last time ASES hosted the Solar World Congress and over 60 countries participated. Nearly 80 attendees from developing countries received financial aid. For most, it was the only way that they could attend the Congress. Planners anticipate up to 75 countries will attend the 2005 event.

Goal

The Congress would like to provide 80 full scholarships to developing country attendees. The scholarships are budgeted at $1708 each. The American Solar Energy Society will provide about $900 in waived registration fees, lodging subsidies and payments as its part. We have set a fund raising goal of $136,640 to fund these 80 scholars.

Individuals selected to receive scholarships will receive cash payment for costs incurred in obtaining a US visa, international airfare, ground transportation to and from the conference hotel, conference registration, 6 days lodging, including lodging tax, and a daily meal stipend for six days.

Funding Sources

The ability to generate these scholarship funds depends upon many sources each committing to contribute into the scholarship fund. An initiative is underway for the various ASES states and regional chapters to sponsor one or more scholars to the conference. Each of the various Congress “partners” will provide monies into the fund. ASES is asking its general membership to contribute the fund. And national private foundations, government entities and international institutions that promote developing countries are being asked to contribute.

For more information about contributing, contact:
Brad Collins
Executive Director
American Solar Energy Society
303-443-3130 x102

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[UK] Digital Vision Program at Stanford University

Online application deadline: Tuesday, 15 March 2005

Become a Fellow

The Program awards approximately twelve fellowships each year to exceptional social entrepreneurs and technology professionals from around the world. Successful candidates have innovative ideas and are passionate about implementing a project to empower individuals and communities in the developing world.

If you believe you can be a strong contributor to this program, we welcome your application. To learn more about the requirements of the application and our program, please see the Application Instructions and our FAQ. Please read below and confirm which type of fellowship you will be applying for before proceeding to the Online Application Form.

Eligibility
You must have at least five years of full-time professional experience working with information and communications technologies in your organization.
You should have an in-depth knowledge of, and interest in, the latest information and communications technology applications and their implementation in the developing world.

There is no age limit.

The minimum educational qualification is a bachelor's degree.

Suitable Projects

Applicants have two main options:

• You can develop your own project.
• You can contact former DV Fellows if you want to continue work on existing projects.

The Program aims to give fellows as much flexibility as possible in selecting a project; however, projects should adhere to the following basic guidelines:

• Projects should address a real and identifiable need relating to an area of the developing world.
• Projects should be scalable and sustainable.
• Solutions should be driven by information and communication technologies (e.g. Internet, web, mobile, satellite).
• Project proposals should detail a realistic 6-9 month project for one fellow to undertake.

Important Notes

• The Selection Committee's decisions are final. Applicants who have not been accepted may reapply for a following year.
• Reuters Foundation cannot assist accepted candidates obtain funding if they do not receive a scholarship.
• Offers to participate in the program are for the current year only. If you are unable to accept a fellowship offer — for whatever reason — you will need to reapply.

Types of Fellowship

Reuters Digital Vision Fellowship Reuters DV Fellows are bound by the following requirements:

• Spending the academic year at Stanford University.
• Participating in weekly seminars and other official activities of the Program.
• Refraining from professional work while attending the Digital Vision Program at Stanford.
• Returning to your company or organization at the end of the fellowship.

The administrative and tuition costs associated with participating in the Reuters Digital Vision Program will be provided by the Reuters Foundation and its co-sponsors. Additionally, DV Fellows are eligible to apply for funding from the Digital Vision Program in support of their prototype development.

Digital Vision Program Scholarship

In addition to applying for a Digital Vision Fellowship, you can apply for a Digital Vision Scholarship to cover your living expenses for the duration of the 9-month program. The scholarship provides a monthly stipend of $2,500.00 to cover basic costs such as rental housing, food, utilities, and other routine expenses. Additional scholarship benefits include health insurance, round-trip airfare to and from Stanford (at the beginning and end of the program), and up to a $400 stipend to cover relocation costs. For the 2005-06 academic year, we are pleased to offer six Digital Vision Scholarships, courtesy of the Reuters Foundation, the Google Corporation, and the Advanced Micro Devices Corporation.

Corporate Fellowship

In an effort to accommodate full-time employees of technology firms, the Digital Vision Program now accepts applications for Corporate Fellowships. Individuals who are awarded Corporate Fellowships may participate fully in the seminars, workshops and other organized activities of the Digital Vision Program (minimally 5-6 hours per week) and Stanford University, but are not obligated to do so. Corporate fellows are not required to be on campus full-time, and they may continue to perform their full-time professional duties in their organizations. The suggested donation for Corporate Fellows is $5,000.

Screening Procedure

Each application is screened by a Selection Committee, comprised of experts from Stanford and Reuters. Finalists may be selected for interview, in person or via phone.

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