Friday, September 30, 2011

SMART Scholarships only for America’s Future Scientists and Engineers 2012

The DoD recognizes the need to support the education of America’s future scientists and engineers. The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is part of a concentrated effort to improve the flow of new, highly skilled technical labor into DoD facilities and agencies and to enhance the technical skills of the workforce already in place. SMART offers scholarships to undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for excelling in STEM fields. Students are also provided opportunities to continue their research in civil service roles following graduation.

Eligibility
The SMART Scholarship for Service Program is open only to citizens of the United States. Persons who hold permanent resident status are not eligible. Proof of citizenship is required. Students must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible. Applicants for undergraduate awards must be currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university. Awardees must be eligible to receive and hold a security clearance. Please see the program website for details about the security clearance process.

Study Subject(s): Various
Course Level: undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students
Scholarship Provider: SMART
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Scholarship Application Deadline: December 1, 2011

Web Link
http://smart.asee.org/assets/File/SMART_brochure_2011.pdf

Source: http://the-scholarship.info/

Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2012

Named in honor of NED’s principal founders, former president Ronald Reagan and the late congressman Dante Fascell, the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program was established in 2001 with funding from the U.S. Congress to enable democratic practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change.
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows maintain full-time residence at the International Forum
for Democratic Studies, NED’s research arm located in Washington, D.C. Dedicated to international exchange, the program offers a collegial environment for fellows to reflect on their experiences and consider lessons learned; conduct research and writing; develop contacts and exchange ideas with counterparts in Washington, D.C.; and build ties that contribute to the development of a global network of democracy advocates.
The Forum hosts 16 to 20 Reagan-Fascell Fellows per year, divided into two five-month sessions:

the Fall session starts on October 1 and ends on February 28
the Spring session begins on March 1 and ends on July 31

The program offers two tracks, a practitioner track and a scholarly track.

The Practitioner Track

The Reagan-Fascell program was established primarily to support democratic activists, human rights advocates, journalists, and others who work on the front lines of democracy promotion in emerging and aspiring democracies. The program seeks to provide experienced activists with an opportunity to reflect on their work, learn from counterparts in the United States, and reevaluate techniques for building democracy in their country of origin. Fellowships on the practitioner track typically culminate in a strategy memorandum, short article or op-ed, and a formal presentation of the fellow’s analysis and ideas.

The Scholarly Track

Recognizing the importance of intellectual contributions to the theory and practice of democracy, the program offers a scholarly track principally for professors and researchers from emerging and aspiring democracies. Accomplished scholars from established democracies are also eligible to apply. Applicants are expected to possess a Ph.D., or academic equivalent, at the time of application, and to have developed a rigorous research outline. During their stay at the Forum, scholars make at least one formal presentation and complete a substantial piece of writing (a monograph or book) for publication.

Facilities and Services

Each fellow receives a monthly stipend for living expenses, plus health insurance and reimbursement for travel to and from Washington, D.C., at the beginning and end of the fellowship period. Fellows also receive a fully equipped office and research support through the Forum’s Democracy Resource Center and the Research Associates Program.
While in residence at the Forum, fellows have the opportunity to interact with staff and other visiting scholars and activists in the collegial environment at NED, and with the policy, media, and academic communities in Washington, D.C. Fellows are encouraged to consult with counterparts in the United States, and to participate in the many conferences and seminars held at NED and at the various universities, think tanks, and nongovernmental organizations in the metropolitan area.

Application Information

Please note that our fellowships are not designed to pay for professional training or to defray the cost of education for students working toward a degree.

Contact Fellowship Programs:
Program Assistant, Fellowship Programs
International Forum for Democratic Studies,
Phone: (202) 378-9700 / Fax (202) 378-9407
E-mail: fellowships@ned.org.

Source: http://www.ned.org/fellowships/reagan-fascell-democracy-fellows-program

Business, Economics and Law Postgraduate Scholarships, University of Adelaide, Australia 2012

Business, Economics and Law Postgraduate Scholarships

The Faculty of the Professions’ Business, Economics and Law (BEL) Postgraduate Scholarships are available to Indonesian and Thai students who are seeking entry into one of the priority programs (see Annex A) in Semester 1 of 2012. The Scholarship provides a one-off payment for living allowances under the conditions.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible for consideration a student must:

Have applied to study in one of the priority programs at the Faculty of the Professions and be offered admission into Semester 1 of 2012 at the University of Adelaide
Commence an academic program for the first time at the University of Adelaide
Be a citizen of either Indonesia or Thailand

Selection Criteria

The Scholarships will be awarded for academic excellence to outstanding Indonesian and Thai students. Applications will be assessed on the basis of:

Cumulative Grade Point Average of a recognised Bachelor or Master Degree; and
Statement of Purpose supplied to the University of Adelaide

Extra-curricular achievements will not be considered. Applicants in receipt of other scholarships are eligible to apply.
In order to be selected as a Scholarship recipient, an applicant must:

Achieve the required Cumulative Grade Point Average (see Annex B) and
Furnish a Statement of Purpose which is shortlisted by the Faculty for the award of a Scholarship

Benefits

The University will grant up to five Scholarships of AUD $5000 each to applicants commencing in one of the priority postgraduate coursework degrees at the Faculty of the Professions in Semester 1 of 2012. The Scholarship provides a one-off payment for living allowances only and will be paid to the Scholarship recipient upon their arrival in Adelaide.

VISA Entitlement and Requirements

Scholarship recipients are required to meet the cost of compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), tuition fees, living costs and cost of return airfares. These costs will not be covered by the Scholarship.

Commencement

The Scholarship must be taken up in the semester and year for which it is offered. If no response is received by a specific deadline, the offer of the Scholarship will lapse and will be offered to the next eligible candidate.
The University may withdraw the Scholarship if a candidate fails to provide any required documentation or provide false or misleading documentation.

Deferment and Withdrawal

It is not possible to defer the award and the Scholarship cannot be transferred to any other institution.
Students who subsequently withdraw from their program of study at the University before the census date for Semester 1 (31 March 2012) must repay the Scholarship to the University in its entirety. Any outstanding repayments will be deducted from the tuition fee refund.
Students who change their program of study outside the listed program (see Annex A) before the census date for Semester 1 (31 March 2012) must repay the Scholarship to the Faculty in its entirety. Any outstanding repayments will be deducted from future tuition fee.

Application Process

An application for admission to the University in Semester 1 of 2012 will constitute an application for a Scholarship provided that a Statement of Purpose is forwarded separately to the Faculty by 31 October 2011.
The Statement of Purpose should contain no more than 500 words, detailing why the candidate is interested in undertaking a postgraduate degree at the University of Adelaide and how the knowledge gained will shape his/her future. The Statement of Purpose must be lodged electronically through edwin.s.leow@adelaide.edu.au by 31 October 2011.
Successful recipients will receive a Scholarship Offer from the University by 20 December 2011.
The University reserves the right not to award the Scholarships if there are no candidates of sufficient merit as determined in each case, or to amend the availability of Scholarships and/or the information provided in the Scholarships details at anytime.

Contact Details: Scholarships Inquiries, E-mail: edwin.s.leow@adelaide.edu.au

Annex A – Priority Postgraduate Programs
Business

Master of Accounting and Finance
Master of Accounting and Marketing
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (Advanced)
Master of Business Research
Master of Commerce
Master of Commerce (Marketing)
Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Applied Finance and Business Economics
Master of Applied Finance
Master of International Business

Law

Master of Business Law
Master of Business Law/ Commerce
Master of Business Law/ Professional Accounting
Master of Business Law/ Applied Finance
Master of Business Law/ Commerce (Marketing)
Master of Laws
Master of Laws/Commerce

Economics

Master of Applied Economics
Master of Applied Economics (International)
Master of Applied Economics (Public Policy)

Annex B – 2012 Postgraduate Grade Point Average minimum required score

Indonesian Bachelor or Master Degree GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00
Thailand Bachelor or Master Degree GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00

Official website: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/professions/scholarships/pg/

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Master Scholarships for Indonesian Students in Japan Provided by INPEX Scholarship Foundation

INPEX SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION was established in Tokyo, Japan, as nonprofit organization under the permission of the Minister of Education in Japan. based on the fund offered from INPEX Corporation (formerly Indonesia Petroleum. Ltd., renamed in September. 2001), in commemoration of its 15th Anniversary, with the objective to contribute to the understanding and friendly relations between the Republic of Indonesia and Japan by promoting and making mutual exchange of education. arts and science between the two countries.
Under its international cultural education exchange program. this FOUNDATION offers scholarships to Indonesian students who wish to study in the postgraduate course of university in Japan, and accepts the applicants for scholarships for 2012 on the following plan.

l. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
All of the following conditions should be satisfied.

Those who have the nationality of the Republic of Indonesia and have studied the course of Natural Science in the prestigious universities in Indonesia with more than 16 years of school education, and are not more than 30 years of age when application is submitted, having “SARJANA” Degree.
Those who have the aim to study the course of Natural Science in the master’s course of university in Japan, and were permitted or are expected to be permitted to enter the university.
Those who have excellent results of school record, (cumulative GPA : more than 3.0) and are in good health.
Those who have been permitted to get the scholarship of the FOUNDATION by their belonging institutes, universities or companies.
Those who have interest in the friendly relations between the Republic of Indonesia and Japan and are prepared to contribute to the promotion of such relations.
Those who had not or have not been awarded other scholarships in Japan or in similar countries.

2. NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS TO BE ACCEPTED
Less than THREE (3) students will be accepted for the 2012 scholarship program.

3. PAYMENT AND STOPPAGE OF AWARD

The payment of school and living expenses will be made to the scholarship students during their study in Japan, based on the Regulation of Scholarship Award of this FOUNDATION.
The scholarship award in 2012 is as follows.
1. School expenses to be paid to the university such as entrance examination fee, entrance fee, tuition fee, etc. are all borne by the FOUNDATION.
2. Monthly award of Yen 160.000 is given to each student as living expenses, including lodging expenses, medical expenses, transportation fee. books. etc. Commuting pass expense is seperately borne by the FOUNDATION.
Air ticket (economy class, Jakarta-Tokyo) will be given to the scholarship students when coming to and leaving Japan. However, all other expenses necessary for travelling such as passport acquisition fee, visa fcc for entering Japan, etc. are to bc borne by the students.
A scholarship is awarded for up to two years and eight months maximum.
The payment of the award will commence from the date mentioned in the notification of acceptance, and is terminated on the date 30 days after the day of completion of study or research, the date leaving Japan or the expiration of 2 years and 8 months, Whichever occurs earlier.
In case the date of commencement or termination of the scholarship award is in the middle of the month, full amount will be given if the balance of days is more than half month, and half amount if the balance of days is less than half month.
The payment of scholarship award is stopped in the following cases.
1. When it becomes impossible for the students to continue study or research due to illness or failure in the examination to the master’s course or other reasons.
2. When the results of school record are poor.
3. When the professor in charge considers that the student is not qualified to continue studying or continue research.
4. In case the student is unsound and improper in his conduct.
5. When the student brings discredit to this FOUNDATION’s prestige and reputation.
Absence from Japan during grant period. Scholarship students may leave Japan temporarily during the grant period if such absence does not interfere with the purpose of the grant.
1. A total absence of up to 21 days per year after having passed the entrance examination to the master’s course will be allowed without any deduction in grant benefits.
2. A total absence in excess of 21 days per year will result in deduction of monthly award for the excess period accordingly.

4.SELECTION

The selection shall be made from the qualified applicants by examining application form, past school records, study plan, letter of recommendation, English proficiency test score and other documents. The FOUNDATION will favorably consider a positive recommendation letter by a prospective academic supervisor of a Japanese university which an applicant wishes to enter.
Selection procedures are as follows.
1. Primary Selection. To be made by the Screening Committee of the FOUNDATION on examining the documents.
2. Final Selection. To be made by the Board-Directors’ Meeting of the FOUNDATION.
3. All applicants will be notified of the results of the primary selection by the end of January 2012 and the final selection of the scholarship students by the end of March 2012.

5.APPLICATION METHOD

Applicants must fill out the fixed forms which please bring or send by registered mail to the following with the description of “APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS” on the envelope.
INPEX Corporation. Jakarta Office
7th Floor, Mid Plaza Building I
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 10-11
Jakarta 10220, Indonesia
The following papers must be submitted, being attached to the application form.
1. 2 photographs, 5cm x 3.5cm, of upper part of the body without hat One should be attached to the application form and the other with the name written on the backside should not be attached.
2. School Record. Transcript of academic record issued by the university attended
3. Letter of Recommendation. Confidential letter addressed to the FOUNDATION from the president or the advisory professor of the graduated university, and/or from the present employer (if currently employed).
4. Certificate of Graduation. Graduation certificate issued by the university attended.
5. Personal History and Personal Data (Curriculum Vitae)
6. Health Certificate made out by the medical doctor
7. Admission Certificate from the university or other research institute in Japan, if already obtained.
8. Certificate of TOEFL score record.
9. Certificate of Japanese language proficiency, if any.
10. Return Envelope (approx. 23cm x 12cm) with your name and address on the front.
The deadline for application is November 15. 2011. but the documents received with the postmark of the above date are also valid for application and accepted by the FOUNDATION.
All papers received with the application form will not be returned to the applicants.

6. LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The candidates who passed the final selection by this FOUNDATION should submit a Letter of Acceptance of Scholarship Award to this FOUNDATION by the fixed date. In case of failure, he will automatically be disqualified as a candidate for the scholarship award.

7. COMMENCEMENT OF RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The grantees of the scholarship award should take up their scholarship during the course of 2012 Japanese fiscal year (up to March 31. 2013). Extension of the scholarship beyond the specified period will not be considered.

8. ARRIVAL ALLOWANCE
Yen 60.000 will be paid to each student, who are awarded 2012 scholarships by this FOUNDATION, upon his arrival at Tokyo.

9. COMPREHENSIVE ACCIDENT INSURANCE
When a student is awarded a scholarship by this FOUNDATION, comprehensive accident insurance will be taken out covering the student’s travelling between Jakarta and Tokyo. The amount to be insured is Yen 25,000,000 for Injury Death or Residual Disability.

10. ADVISORY PROFESSOR IN JAPAN
Tn case. an applicant has a prospective advisory professor in Japan, his name and the reason of asking for his advice must be mentioned in the application form.

11. LODGINGS
This FOUNDATION has no lodgings to accomodate the scholarship students. Housing problem is very serious in big cities in japan, and therefore, the student who is awarded the scholarship of this FOUNDATION should secure his lodgings beforehand through his advisors or acquaintances in Japan. This FOUNDATION will also help the scholarship student to find his suitable lodgings.

12. SCHEDULE FOR ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS IN 2012

November 15, 2011 : Closing of application
December 2011 / January 2012 : Decision of successful candidates from primary selection
March 2012 : Decision of scholarship students
April / May 2012 : Submission of application of the above scholarship students to the Graduate Course of university and/or Japanese language institute
June 2012 : Examination (Japanese language test section) for Japanese Universtity Admission for International Students (Nippon Ryugaku Shiken) at Jakarta and Surabaya
September 2012 : Arrival of scholarship students from Indonesia to Japan
September / October 2012 : Commencement of study of Japanese language in the special course of the university or Japanese language school
October 2012 : Commencement of study of Research Student Program of the university
December 2012 : Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken)
February 2013 : Entrance examination to the master’s course
April 2013 : Commencement of study at the master’s course of the university

ACCEPTANCE OF FOREIGN STUDENTS IN JAPANESE UNIVERSITIES
Several of Japanese universities such as Waseda University, Keio University and Tokyo University of Agriculture have had long experience in accepting foreign students. At first, they admit their applicants as research students for six months, and let such students, whose knowledge of Japanese language is insufficient, mainly study Japanese language in the special course of the university. Then, at the end of special course, the research student must take a special entrance examination to the master’s course, usually for academic intellectual faculty and Japanese / English language proficiency. The examination usually involves an interview of the professor in charge. Only those who passed such special entrance examination are admitted entering the university as a regular student of the master’s course. Even after admitted, generally speaking, many classes are taught in Japanese, some explained in English, and some conrlneted in the mixed languages. The importance of studying the Japanese language throughout their campus life cannot be overstressed in addition to improving English proficiency. This FOUNDATION encourages its scholarship students to study Japanese language and extends financial assistance by the way of compensating Japanese language tuition fees immediately after selected.
Recently some of Japanese universities have opened a new course such as International Graduate course or Global Course for international students. They place their entrance examination and hold classes in English. Those universities do not necessarily specify how much proficiency in English is required but many deem that more than 550 TOEFL score record or the equivalent level in other English proficiency tests will be necessary. Even foreign students in International / Global Graduate Course will need a certain level of Japanese language proficiency to make the most of their living in Japan. A recent study shows that the higher fluency in Japanese language a foreign student acquire, the more fruitful life he can spend in Japan.

MASTER’S DEGREE IN JAPANESE UNIVERSITY
According to the educational system of Japan, the course for a master’s degree requires at least two years for study after graduation from a university (i.e. after completion of the whole course of 16 years conducted at school – 6 years in primary school. each 3 years in middle and high school and 4 ycars in faculty coursc of university).
Those who have studied in such course for the required terms of study, obtaining the necessary credits, and have passed the terminal examination after submission of their theses, will be given the master’s degree.

WEBSITE LINK
For more information, please visit official website: www.inpex-s.com

Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarships, Singapore 2012

The Nanyang President`s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) is a competitive and prestigious scholarship scheme designed to encourage outstanding graduates or final-year students to take their first step towards a leading research career by studying for a doctoral degree programme (PhD) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), one of Asia`s leading research universities. Funding will be provided for up to 4 years for NPGS awardees.
Number of awards available
Up to 30 NPGS awards will be made available in each Academic Year. Successful candidates will be known as Nanyang President`s Graduate Scholars.
Minimum qualifications
To qualify for a NPGS award, you must have a First Class Honours degree or equivalent at Bachelor`s level and applicants should also demonstrate excellent research abilities. The PhD research will be in any topic agreed between you and your chosen NTU supervisor within the research activities of NTU. At the time of application, if you have not yet completed your undergraduate degree programme, you will need to furnish documentation from your university that you are on track to get a First Class Honours degree or equivalent. Failure to do so will disqualify you from the NPGS award, in which case you may be considered for other NTU PhD research scholarships, subject to meeting the selection criteria.

Qualification
During the first year, you will be expected to take relevant courses and to work towards passing the qualifying examination. In the event that this qualification is not met, there will be no conversion to a Masters degree for the NPGS awardees.

Stipend and allowances
The NPGS award terms are:

Monthly stipend of S$3200
Full support of tuition fees
Conference allowance for two major overseas conferences in the 4-year period
One-time IT allowance of S$1500
Annual grant of S$500 for journal subscription or book purchase
Thesis preparation allowance
Priority for subsidized campus accommodation

Teaching
Upon passing the qualifying examination, NPGS awardees will be expected to undertake some undergraduate teaching (up to a limit of 10 hours per week). Awardees will be reimbursed if their teaching hours exceed what is required by the framework of their PhD training. Undergraduate teaching contributions will demand a high level of English language proficiency and you may be required to undertake English language courses as necessary in your first year.

Deadline:
Application for AY2012-13 will be open from 1 Oct 2011 to 15 Nov 2011. Applicants who are interested to apply for the August 2012 or January 2013 intake should apply during this period.

Website Link
http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/NPGS/the+award/default.htm

Weinstein International Fellowship - JAMS Foundation 2012

The Weinstein International Fellowship program, inaugurated in 2008, provides opportunities for individuals from outside the United States to visit the U.S. to learn more about dispute resolution processes and practices and to pursue a project of their own design that serves to advance the resolution of disputes in their home countries.

The JAMS Foundation Board of Directors will approve Fellowships of up to $25,000 in support of projects outlined by Fellowship applicants. This program is intended to be flexible and open to innovation, and applicants are encouraged to develop proposals that will increase the availability of dispute resolution education, training and services in their home countries and beyond.

During their time in the U.S., Fellows will spend some of their time at a JAMS Resolution Center. Depending on the nature of their proposal, Fellows may also participate in a university program or be connected to other organizations or institutions. Such affiliations can take may forms, from formal enrollment in graduate degree programs to more informal arrangements providing varying degrees of access and support. Applicants are strongly encouraged to research and establish such affiliations prior to or concurrent with their Fellowship application. While the JAMS Foundation will make every effort to facilitate introductions where possible, it is Applicant’s responsibility to identify and establish affiliations with organizations with which they plan to work or study.

Fellowships may be from one month to one year in duration.

It is anticipated that Fellows will come from countries that do not have an established culture of using mediation for cases in litigation. Part of the Fellows’ time in the United States will be spent observing how JAMS administers and resolves such cases.

Criteria

Applicants must be fluent in English
Fellowship period must be one month to twelve months in duration
Applicants must be available to attend a week-long gathering of Fellows in the San Francisco Bay Area in early September, 2012
Preference for proposals that would help applicant’s home country establish viable dispute resolution systems or change how disputes are resolved
Preference for applicants who have experience as lawyers, law professors, court administrators, government officers, ADR practitioners, or judges

Information Sought From Applicant

Purpose and goal of Fellowship
Anticipated activity or activities in the U.S.
Proposed duration and location(s) of Fellowship
Plan for accomplishing Fellowship objectives upon return to home country
Educational background
Dispute resolution training and experience
Organizations or institutions with which you are affiliated in your home country
Organizations or institutions with which you expect to be affiliated while in the U.S.
Amount of funding sought and proposed budget regarding use of funds
Other sources of funding available, applied for, or awarded
Additional non-monetary resources or support requested from the JAMS Foundation
Current visa status for entry into U.S. (visa type, expiration date)

Please note that pursuant to U.S. State Department regulations, the JAMS Foundation is not an approved ‘Sponsor’ with regard to the issuance of visas to foreign nationals. While the JAMS Foundation will make every effort to help facilitate visa applications of Weinstein Fellows, Fellows are individually responsible for obtaining the necessary visa for the purposes and duration of their Fellowship.

Please also note that pursuant to U.S. Internal Revenue Service regulations, Fellowship funding is subject to taxation as income. This tax may be affected by a number of factors, including recipient’s country of origin, whether that country has a tax treaty with the U.S., and the purpose for which Fellowship funds are used. Additional information regarding the taxation of income to foreign nationals is available at www.irs.gov.

Fellowship applications for 2012 will be reviewed by the JAMS Foundation Board of Directors at their first quarterly meeting on January 27, 2012. Applications must be received by December 2, 2011 in order to be eligible for consideration, and may be submitted electronically or in hard copy.

Complete application submissions include the following:

Fellowship application form
Curriculum Vitae
Two signed letters of recommendation

Letters of recommendation may be included with your application or sent directly from the recommending party. If submitted electronically, signed letters must be scanned and sent in PDF or comparable format.

Fellowship awards will be announced in March, 2012.
Download the Fellowship application form in Microsoft Word or PDF format

Official website: http://www.jamsadr.com/weinstein-fellowship/

JMC Scholarship for undergraduate Student, Australian 2012

Eligibility
To be considered for this highly competitive scholarship:

You may be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Eligibility for overseas students is based on successful application of a student visa. This visa must be processed and finalised four weeks prior to course commencement.
You will need to have an ATAR or equivalent examination score of 65.00 or above with supporting evidence of relevant work experience or portfolio of sample work.
You must complete an Australian Year 12, International Baccalaureate in 2011 or overseas equivalent.
You must attend a scholarship application interview at you local JMC Academy campus. A performance based audition will also be necessary for those students wishing to apply for the Popular Music and Performance Scholarship.
You must satisfy the prerequisite studies for your nominated course.
You must not have undertaken any previous study at tertiary level excluding TAFE and extension studies undertaken as part of a Year 12 program.
Continuation of the scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic performance with maintenance of at least a credit average.

To be considered for this high profile scholarship award, the applicant must display:

Demonstrated willingness and ability to undertake full time study
Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the music and entertainment technology industry.
A willingness to advocate the merits and services of the JMC Academy to the public at large as outlined in the JMC Academy’s Ambassador Programme information. (This programme will be discussed during the interview).
Maturity.
Common sense.
Clear and engaging personal presentation skills.

Application process
The JMC Academy undergraduate scholarship round for students commencing study in 2012 is now open and will close Friday 9 December 2011 with notification of final outcomes delivered by 29 January 2012.
To apply, ask your Careers Advisor for a copy of the scholarship application form, or contact Student Recruitment and Admissions. Direct email inquiries may be made at sydney@jmc.edu.au, melbourne@jmc.edu.au or brisbane@jmc.edu.au. An application pack will then be forwarded directly to you.
The application form is also be available for download at www.jmcacademy.edu.au.
All scholarship applications must include the following:

A fully completed scholarship and general application form.
One reference letter of recommendation from a Careers Advisor, High School Principal, High School Music Teacher or International Student Agent.
A portfolio containing suitable documentation, samples of student work, employer letter or any other piece of information that you think may positively support your application. Portfolios should contain colour copies and NOT original documents. Portfolios remain the property of JMC Academy.

To complete your application and qualify for the scholarship award, above portfolio and documentation (sent to the campus by 5.00pm Friday 9 December 2011) must be followed up with submission of a copy of the student’s ATAR or equivalent examination score by Friday 6 January 2012.
Conditions of the scholarship award

This award covers tuition fees equivalent to one academic year at the JMC Academy
This award may not be redeemed for cash or any other monetary exchange
This award does not cover books, software, consumables, stationery, accommodation, or student registration fee.

Selection

Selection is based on a combination of academic merit as demonstrated by an ATAR score of 65.00 or equivalent, and an interview with the JMC Academy’s Head or representative of the Department nominated for study and a JMC Academy management member. Applications for Popular Music and Performance Scholarships will also require a performance based audition in conjunction with the interview. Further details are outlined in the application form.
Selection is based on interview performance and a weighted score on the quality of sample work shown and/or demonstrated work experience in a field directly related to the chosen course of study.
The applicant’s financial status or personal circumstances will not be considered in any way in the evaluation process.
The applicant will be responsible for ensuring that academic results are provided to the JMC Academy upon their release in order to be considered for a scholarship.
The JMC Academy reserves the right not to offer all the scholarships available and to set a maximum limit on scholarships available for any one course or in any one faculty.

Undergraduate Scholarship for a Bachelor Degree in one of the following five JMC Academy courses:

Audio Engineering and Sound Production
Digital Film and Television Production
Digital Media and 3D Animation
Popular Music and Performance
Entertainment Business Management

Deadline: 5.00pm Friday 9 December 2011

International LLM Scholarship, University of Sydney, Australia 2012

2012 SYDNEY LAW SCHOOL FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS MASTER’S BY COURSEWORK
Eligibility: Applicants must:

Have accepted an unconditional offer of admission to a Master’s by Coursework program.
Have a minimum IELTS or equivalent for the Master’s by Coursework: 7.0 IELTS with no band below 6.0;
Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand, and may not hold permanent residency in Australia.

Conditions of Award: The Sydney Law School Foundation International Scholarship is worth AU$10,000 payable in two equal instalments in late March and late August in the first year of study.
Commencement of Degree: Scholarships are awarded on the basis that the student will commence study in the academic year for which it is offered, and for the program in which a place has been offered in the Sydney Law School.
Duration: The scholarship is limited to one year.
Leave: Scholarship holders may in special circumstances take leave of absence from their scholarship for a maximum of one semester. Students must check their visa conditions before applying for leave; and they must apply for permission in advance of taking such leave. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances, such as a medical condition, which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be submitted in writing to the Sydney Law School.
Transferring Scholarships: These scholarships cannot be transferred from one institution to another. Nor from the Sydney Law School to another faculty in the University of Sydney.
Termination of Scholarships: Scholarships will be terminated:

if the student fails to meet the eligibility requirements
if the student fails to make satisfactory progress in the program
when the student ceases to be enrolled as a full-time student, or discontinues their study
if the University determines that the student is guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information
if the student does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave
if the student is granted permanent residency in Australia. Students must immediately advise the International Office and the Faculty Office about any changes to their visa status

How to Apply: If you wish to apply, please submit the application form along with:

700 word personal statement
Reference

Checklist
Before submitting the form, please ensure that you have completed the following steps:

Completed your personal details
Attached the following supporting documentations
- Reference
- Personal Statement

Your application must be submitted by 4.30pm, Friday 27 January 2012 and will only be considered after your formal acceptance of your admission offer.
Submit one copy of the completed form and supporting documents to:

By email: law.postgraduate@sydney.edu.au
Upload: Upload with your application for admission
By mail: Student Liaison Officer- International, Sydney Law School, New Law Building F10, University of Sydney 2006, Australia

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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Undergraduate Exchange Program 2012 by Open Society Foundation (USA)

The Undergraduate Exchange Program (UEP) supports students from Albania, Kosovo, and Ukraine (studying in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Luhansk, Mykolaiv, Odessa, Poltava, Sumy, or Zaporizhia only) in the United States for one-year of non-degree academic studies and service learning and one subsequent year in their home country leading a community service project of their own design.
The program seeks to assist educational and civic development in Southeastern and Eastern Europe by exposing participants to a liberal arts curriculum, different models of classroom instruction, community service work, and civil society related programming. UEP combines the U.S. liberal arts academic experience with exposure to American social issues and civic development through involvement in community service related work. The program aims to create lasting ties among participants and their American colleagues thereby contributing to cultural understanding and tolerance.

Fellows attend a university or college in the United States for one year. While in the U.S., grantees agree to complete 25 hours a semester (a total of 50 hours for the academic year) of community service work in an area of interest to them. At the end of the year, they are required to return home to complete their degrees. Once back in their home country, grantees are expected to carry out a community-based service project of their own design, addressing an issue of importance to them. Throughout the term of the fellowship, grantees will attend bi-annual conferences to support their professional development and share personal experiences.

Applicants must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries listed as well as be enrolled as a second-year student at a university in one of these countries to be eligible. Participant selection and university placement is determined by a panel of experts in the United States. Candidates do not apply to a specific university.

Eligibility

In order to qualify for the program, an applicant must:

Be a citizen and resident of Albania, Kosovo, or Ukraine.
Be a current second-year undergraduate student studying American Studies, Art History, Classical Studies, Cultural Anthropology, Economic Theory*, Fine or Performing Arts, History, International Relations, Journalism, Law, Literature and Languages, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, or Women’s or Gender Studies. *Please note that economic theory does not include business administration or management.
Be enrolled in an accredited university in his or her home country. Ukrainian applicants must be studying at a university in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Luhansk, Mykolaiv, Odessa, Poltava, Sumy, or Zaporizhia to be eligible.
Be in the second year of study when applying and return to their home country to complete their degree following the program.
Have an outstanding academic record.
Demonstrate leadership or leadership potential and have a history of community and/or extracurricular involvement.
Have spent previous two years in residence in home country.
Have not attended a university in the United States.
Have not attended high school in the United States for more than one academic semester.
Be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Be able to begin studies in the summer of 2012.

Selection Process

Selection is based on academic merit, extracurricular and community activities, leadership potential, and knowledge of English. The number of awards varies by country, with approximately three to seven awards granted per country.

Participant selection is conducted in four stages. All applicants which meet the above criteria will have their applications reviewed and evaluated by a U.S.-based team of university representatives. Semi-finalists are invited for English language exams and an in-country interview conducted by U.S. education professionals. Applications, interview evaluations, and exam results are all considered by a final selection team, which will then recommend university placements for finalists. Final placements are determined by the U.S. universities. Students cannot determine their own university placements.

Financial Terms

Program participants receive a full scholarship that covers tuition, room, board, living stipend, textbooks, transportation, and health insurance. No financial support or special provisions are provided for dependents or family members.

Participant Responsibility

All participants must attend the pre-departure orientation program for one week in July 2012 (transportation, room, and board are paid for by the program), as well as conferences and other program activities throughout the academic year. While in the United States, students must uphold the academic standards of the host institution and undertake full-time study for the duration of the program. Students are advised to take courses of interest to them outside of their field of study in order to diversify and broaden their perspectives. English language courses (as opposed to English literature classes) are discouraged. Students should elect classes that are at a junior or advanced level. No more than one language course or two introductory level courses of any discipline per semester will be allowed.

While in the U.S., grantees agree to complete 25 hours of community service related work per semester, a total of 50 hours of service per academic year. The type of work will be chosen by the student and opportunities can be arranged with the help of the host university.

At the end of the year, fellows are required to return home to complete their degree at their home universities.

Application Forms

The application form is available for download at this bottom of this page, and is also available from the local scholarship contact offices.
Applications may also be submitted electronically through the Online Application System at http://oas.soros.org/oas/.

Deadline: December 1, 2011

Official Website: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/scholarship/focus_areas/undergraduate_exchange/guidelines

Career Development Fellow in Media and Democracy, Oxford University UK

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and the Department of Politics and International Relations seek a candidate for a 3-year postdoctoral position in media and democracy with an appointment date of 1^st January 2012 (or as soon as possible thereafter).
The appointment is expected to be made on the University’s grade 8 salary scale (£36,862 – £44,016 pa). However, if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the selection criteria, the appointment may be made on the grade 7 scale (£29,099 – £35,788 pa), with the possibility of moving up to grade 8 during year 2 or 3 of the appointment.
The successful candidate will have expertise in two of the following areas and will pursue advanced research in at least one of them:

Media and democratization
Media in post-authoritarian regimes
Media and democratic accountability
Media and political campaigns

Candidates are expected to have either a doctorate in political science and significant experience and understanding of media/journalism empirical research and theory; or a doctorate in media/journalism studies and significant experience and understanding of political research and theory. A strong early-career record of academic publication and conference presentations is expected.
The successful candidate will be housed within the Reuters Institute to engage in publishable comparative research on one or more of these themes as applied to two or more countries or a region and to contribute to the development of the Institute’s research activities and scholarly output. He or she will have some teaching opportunities in the Department of Politics and International Relations. He or she will be expected to engage in scholarly publishing throughout the period of the appointment that will contribute to the Department of Politics and International Relations’ submission to the Research Excellence Framework review process.

The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 19th October 2011.

Official website: http://www.politics.ox.ac.uk/

full scholarship for the 2012-2013 for FIFA/CIES International University Network Alumni, Switzerland

CIES is offering a FIFA/CIES Sports Management programme alumnus the opportunity to receive a full scholarship for the 2012-2013 edition of the "FIFA Master"

This scholarship is awarded by CIES with the objective of strengthening the links between the students of the FIFA/CIES International University Network Programme and the FIFA Master. It also aims at reinforcing the feeling of belonging of the Programme alumni within the CIES community.
The Scholarship, to the amount of CHF 45,000.00 (forty-five thousand Swiss Francs), is intended to cover the registration costs for the FIFA Master as well as all or part of the living expenses (in particular accommodation, travel expenses, etc.) of the beneficiary linked to his/her participation in the FIFA Master.
The successful beneficiary will be selected on the recommendation, and at the discretion of, the FIFA Master Executive Board. Only one scholarship will be awarded each year.
Alumni from the FIFA/CIES International University Network who wish to apply for the scholarship must comply with the following requirements before submitting their application:
·         The alumnus must have successfully completed the FIFA/CIES Sports Management programme and must have been awarded the corresponding diploma/certificate (regardless of the year in which the corresponding diploma/certificate was awarded).
·         The alumnus must have met all his/her financial obligations with respect to the University where he/she was awarded the diploma/certificate.
·         The alumnus must comply with the other criteria as defined in the rules concerning the FIFA Master (see http://www.cies.ch/education/fifa-master/apply-to-the-fifa-master/criteria-for-applying/). Among these rules: The alumnus must have obtained a university degree, must have an excellent command of the English language (spoken, written, comprehension) and must have professional experience.

Candidates must comply with the procedure implemented for the FIFA Master and must submit their applications within the stipulated deadlines.

Above and beyond successfully completing the FIFA Master, the beneficiary will also be required to report on his/her experience by writing articles on the academic and leisure activities of the FIFA Master during the 11 months spent in Leicester, Milan and Neuchâtel.

Deadline: 20 January 2012

For any inquiry concerning the application form:admissions(at)fifamaster.org

Official Website:http://www.cies.ch

Doctoral Program Scholarship in Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University 2012

The Japanese Government(Monbukagakusho) offers a scholarship in selected fields, called the Special Scholarship for International Doctoral Programs. The Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University will accept eight new Ph.D. course students under this program from the year 2012. This program has several attractive features—for example, the official language will be English(Japanese language skill will not be required); and the fact that all tuition fees will be waived. Interested applicants should carefully read the rules and conditions in the guidelines for admission before submitting their applications. Selections will be by Kyoto University, with successful students recommended to the Monbukagakusho as candidates for the scolarship.

ELIGIBILITY
(1) Eligibility: Applicant must be from a country with which Japan has official diplomatic relations, and must be currently studying/working outside of Japan. Those who are currently staying in Japan are not eligible for this program.
(2) Age: Applicant must be under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2012.
(3) Academic qualifications: Applicant must satisfy one of the following conditions by the end of September 2012.
i. Holds a master’s level degree.
ii. Has completed 16 years of school education in a foreign country and subsequently spent at least two years conducting research in a university, research institute, or other such facility, and is recognized through research achievements as having scholastic ability on a par with or higher than that of a person who has completed a master’s degree at a graduate school in Japan.
iii. Is recognized by the school, on the basis of individual screening of application, as having scholastic ability on a par with or higher than that of a person with a master’s degree, and is at least 24 years of age. (4) Recommendation
Each applicant must be officially recommended to the president of Kyoto University by the president of the university or the dean of the faculty/graduate school of the university from which the applicant has graduated. Said university must meet the conditions mentioned in (3). In addition, any applicant who is currently working must submit an official letter of recommendation written by the head of the employing organization.
(5) Physical and mental health
Applicant must be physically and mentally healthy enough to carry out studies at Kyoto University.
(6) Language ability
Applicants must be competent in English.
(7) Other conditions
i. Each admitted student must arrive in Japan between October 1 and October 7, 2012.
ii. Any applicant who is affiliated to any military entity at the end of March 2012 is ineligible.
iii. Any applicant who receives scholarship money from his/her government, or from any other foundation, will not be accepted.

DOCUMENTS FOR 1ST AND 2ND STAGE SELECTION
The following documents must arrive on or before January 6, 2012 at School Affairs Division Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University Yoshida-Honmachi, Sakyo-ku Kyoto 606-8501 Japan.
(1) Application Form.
(2) Application for Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship.
(3) Certificate of Health issued on or after October 1, 2011.
(4) Copy of official family register or equivalent document indicating nationality. (May be a photocopy of applicant’s passport).
(5) Copy of Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree certificates, diplomas or equivalent certificate, indicating expected date of graduation.
(6) Official undergraduate and graduate level academic records/transcript.
(7) Recommendation letter written by dean of applicant’s graduate school, addressed to president of Kyoto University.
(8) Recommendation letter written by applicant’s graduate or undergraduate supervisor, or person of equivalent standing.
(9) If applicant is currently working: a recommendation letter written by head of employing organization.
(10) Research plan of activities at Kyoto University (3 pages or less, A4 size).
(11) Name of prospective supervisor at Kyoto University, whom applicant contacted through his/her supervisor.
(12) List of scientific publications.
(13) Brief description of academic achievements (3 pages or less, A4 size).
(14) Copy of Master’s Thesis (or its equivalent). If thesis is not in English, translation or summary should be prepared in English and attached.
(15) Copy of applicant’s TOEFL or TOEIC score or equivalent to show applicant’s English skill. (See Note 6(6) below)
All above documents, excepting copy of applicant’s Master’s Thesis, must be in English.
These documents will not be returned to the applicant.
All above documents, excepting copy of applicant’s Master’s Thesis, must be in English. These documents will not be returned to the applicant.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Address all inquiries to:
School Affairs Division
Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University
Yoshida-Honmachi, Sakyo-ku
Kyoto 606-8501 Japan.
E-mail: jyoho-kyomu@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Fax: +81-75-753-5379

Official Website: http://www.i.kyoto-u.ac.jp

beasiswa Kursus Bahasa Inggris di Amerika - INDONESIA ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDY PROGRAM (IELSP)

Indonesia English Language Study Program adalah program beasiswa yang menawarkan kesempatan untuk mengikuti kursus Bahasa Inggris di universitas-universitas di Amerika Serikat selama 8 (delapan) minggu.

Program ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan Bahasa Inggris peserta, khususnya dalam English for Academic Purposes. Selain itu, peserta akan memiliki kesempatan untuk mempelajari secara langsung kebudayaan dan masyarakat Amerika Serikat karena peserta akan mengikuti program immersion dalam kelas internasional dimana mereka akan bergabung dengan peserta lain dari berbagai bangsa dan negara. Dalam program ini, peserta tidak hanya akan belajar Bahasa Inggris, namun juga akan mengikuti berbagai program kultural yang akan memberikan pengalaman yang sangat berharga.

Siapa yang berhak mendaftar?

IELSP terbuka untuk mereka yang berumur 19 - 24 tahun dan masih aktif sebagai mahasiswa S1 minimal tahun ketiga (semester 5 keatas) di perguruan tinggi mana pun di Indonesia dari berbagai jurusan. Pendaftar juga harus memiliki kemampuan Bahasa Inggris yang baik yang ditunjukkan dengan nilai TOEFL^® baik International TOEFL^®atau TOEFL^® ITP minimal 450. Peserta terpilih juga harus bersedia untuk meninggalkan kuliah di tanah air selama 8 minggu karena akan mengikuti kursus intensif di Amerika Serikat selama waktu tersebut.

Apa saja persyaratannya?

berumur 19 - 24 tahun, dan
aktif sebagai mahasiswa S1 minimal tahun ketiga (semester 5 keatas) di perguruan tinggi manapun di seluruh Indonesia (BELUM DINYATAKAN LULUS/MENEMPUH SIDANG KELULUSAN)
memiliki kemampuan Bahasa Inggris yang baik yang ditunjukkan dengan nilai TOEFL^® baik International TOEFL^® atau TOEFL^® ITP minimal 450 (bukan Prediction Test)
memiliki prestasi akademik yang baik
aktif dalam berbagai kegiatan atau organisasi
memiliki komitmen penuh untuk segera kembali ke tanah air segera setelah program ini selesai
tidak memiliki pengalaman belajar di Amerika Serikat atau negara lain selain Indonesia
memiliki sifat-sifat: aktif, mandiri, bertanggung jawab, percaya diri dan berpikiran luas.
Menguasai komputer

Bagaimana cara mendaftar?

Untuk mendaftar, dapat mengambil formulir di kantor Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF), Menara Imperium Lt. 28 Suite B, Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav 1, Jakarta 12980. Formulir juga dapat di-download dari website IIEF di www.iief.or.id. Formulir boleh di fotokopi.

Dokumen apa saja yang harus disertakan dalam formulir pendaftaran?

Pendaftar harus melampirkan dokumen-dokumen berikut dalam formulir pendaftaran yang telah dilengkapi:

1 (satu) buah pasfoto berwarna ukuran 4x6
1 (satu) buah fotokopi Kartu Identitas (KTP)
1 (satu) buah surat keterangan resmi dari universitas bahwa yang bersangkutan masih aktif terdaftar di universitas tersebut
transkrip nilai dari semester 1
1 (satu) buah fotokopi Ijazah SMA (tidak perlu diterjemahkan)
1 (satu) buah fotokopi Daftar Nilai Ujian SMA (tidak perlu diterjemahkan)
1 (satu) buah Surat Referensi dari dosen di universitas - menggunakan form khusus yang terlampir dalam Formulir Pendaftaran. Form Referensi yang telah dilengkapi harap dimasukkan kedalam amplop tertutup dan disertakan bersama Formulir Pendaftaran yang telah dilengkapi. Surat Referensi dari Dosen Matakuliah Bahasa Inggris lebih baik.
1 (satu) buah fotokopi nilai TOEFL^® (International TOEFL^® atau TOEFL^®ITP)

Apakah yang dimaksud dengan TOEFL^®ITP?

Institutional TOEFL^® adalah paper-based TOEFL^® yang berskala institusional atau nasional yang biasanya banyak dipergunakan untuk melamar pekerjaan atau melamar beasiswa di dalam negeri. Materi yang di test terdiri dari: Listening, Structure dan Reading.

Bagaimana jika hasil TOEFL^®ITP belum diumumkan ketika mengirimkan aplikasi?

Tes TOEFL^®ITP harus dilakukan sebelum tanggal dateline tetapi hasil TOEFL^®ITP dapat disertakan setelah tanggal dateline. Kemudian pada aplikasi di halaman 4, diisi dengan pilihan bahwa masih menunggu hasil TOEFL^®ITP (I am currently still waiting for my TOEFL^®score)dan dicantumkan tanggal, bulan dan tahun ujian serta test center tempat ujian TOEFL^®ITP.

Dimana sajakah tempat ujian TOEFL^®ITP?

Untuk informasi mengenai tempat ujian TOEFL^®ITP dapat menghubungi Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF) di no telepon (021)-8317330 atau email: testing@iief.or.id

Apakah fotocopy nilai transkrip dan surat aktif kuliah harus di terjemahkan dalam bahasa Inggris?

Fotocopy nilai transkrip wajib dilegalisir tetapi tidak harus diterjemahkan ke dalam bahasa Inggris. Surat aktif kuliah tidak harus diterjemahkan ke dalam bahasa Inggris tetapi disertai cap dan tanda tangan dari pihak universitas.

Formulir dapat diisi dengan tulisan tangan atau diketik?

Pengisian formulir aplikasi sebaiknya diketik tetapi diperbolehkan diisi dengan tulisan tangan.

Formulir ditujukan ke mana?

Formulir yang telah dilengkapi dan disertai oleh dokumen persyaratan dialamatkan ke:

IELSP

Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF)

Menara Imperium Lt. 28 Suite B

Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 1 Kuningan

Jakarta 12980

(harap menuliskan IELSP di sudut kiri atas amplop)

Kapan batas waktu pendaftaran?

Untuk Gelombang X, formulir yang telah dilengkapi dan disertai oleh dokumen persyaratan harus diterima oleh IIEF paling lambattanggal 18 November 2011.

Apakah saya harus sudah memiliki paspor dan visa Amerika Serikat sebelum mendaftar?

Seseorang tidak perlu sudah memiliki paspor dan visa Amerika Serikat untuk bisa mendaftar. Jika terpilih, peserta akan diberikan waktu untuk mengurus paspor. Visa Amerika Serikat akan diurus oleh IIEF sebelum keberangkatan. Perhatian: Penerima beasiswa dijadualkan untuk berangkat ke Amerika Serikat pada bulan Maret dan Agustus 2012 (catatan: keputusan hasil seleksi tidak dapat diganggu gugat).

Apakah ada biaya tertentu yang harus saya bayar dalam program beasiswa ini?

Program ini merupakan beasiswa penuh, dan peserta tidak dipungut biaya apapun. Penerima beasiswa akan ditanggung seluruh biaya kecuali biaya pembuatan paspor.

Kemana saya harus bertanya untuk mendapatkan informasi?

Untuk informasi dapat menghubungi:

Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF)

Menara Imperium Lt. 28 Suite B

Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 1 Kuningan Jakarta 12980

Telp: 021 - 831 7330,Fax: 021 - 831 7331 (pada jam kerja)

Email: scholarship@iief.or.id

Website: http://www.iief.or.id

Imam Bukhari and Imam Tirmizi Research Fellowships

Applications for the academic year 2012-2013 are invited for the Imam Bukhari and Imam Tirmizi Visiting Research Fellowships. Applicants should be citizens of countries in Asia or Africa. Preference will be given to those studying classical Islamic sciences, although other areas in the humanities and social sciences will be considered. These Fellowships each carry a stipend of £3,000 and membership of the Common Room. The stipend is intended as a supplementary award and may be held in conjunction with other research grants, stipends, or sabbatical salaries.
The Fellowships will be tenable from 1 October 2012 for a minimum period of three months. These Fellowships are intended to encourage interaction among academics from various traditions of learning. The Imam Bukhari and Imam Tirmizi Research Fellows will be expected to devote their time to research and writing and to participate in the Centre’s academic activities.
Application Procedure
Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a brief statement of proposed research. Two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Centre.

Application forms are available for download (click here) or can be obtained from:
The Academic Office,
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies,
George Street, Oxford,
OX1 2AR, UK.
Tel: 00 44 1865 278730; Fax: 00 44 1865 248942;
email: fellowships@oxcis.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 9th December 2011.

Official Website: http://www.oxcis.ac.uk/ibit12-13.html

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

The Global Development Network (GDN) gives you a change to receive grants of up to US$ 30,000 to pursue your academic quest

Do you have a research question on ‘Urbanization and Development’ you want to explore but are short of funds for?

Here is your chance to receive grants of up to US$ 30,000 to pursue your academic quest.

And it does not stop there! The Global Development Network (GDN) is also giving you the opportunity to get up to US$ 10,000 in recognition of the quality of your completed research under this topic.

GDN promotes superior research through the Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development for innovative research proposals and it’s Medals for Research on Development for quality research papers. A second prize of US$ 5,000 is awarded in the two categories as well.

In addition, the finalists will be given a chance to present their work before an international high profile audience in development research at the 13th Global Development Conference scheduled to be held in June 2012. Their travel and stay will be funded by GDN.

This year, our focus is on Urbanization and Development. Entries should be specific to the following themes:

1.   The Interactive Economy and Urban Development
2.   Urban Externalities (Contagious Disease, Congestion and Crime) and Urban Poverty
3.   The Enabling Environment – Housing, Transportation and Infrastructure

For more details, please log on to 2011 Global Development Awards and Medals Competition.

Watch what past winners of GDN’s Global Development Awards and Medals Competition have to say vimeo.com/27619123

To Apply:

All applications and documents must be submitted electronically only at http://opa.gdnet.org
For any further queries related to the competition write to us at awards@gdnet.org
Application Deadline – 31 January, 2012 (Indian Standard Time 6:00 PM)

Source:NGO Funds, Grants and Resources

2012 PhD Scholarships, Saarland University, Germany

Who can apply?
Talented students with strong interest in research who hold a Masters or an excellent Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or in a related field.
[At the time of application the degree need not be conferred yet.] Please note that this is a highly competitive program and you should only apply if you are among the best students in your class. We are looking for academic excellence and strong research potential.
What is the working language?
All courses, exams, etc. are in English. Good English skills will be essential for your success here.
How does it work?
After your successful application, you first undergo (depending on your degree) a three semester preparatory phase which consists of research-oriented, broad course work adjusted to personal interests. You may choose from all our courses at the Masters level. We provide common office space especially for students in this phase. You have ample opportunity to acquaint yourself with the many computer science research groups in Saarbrücken and to find a group and an advisor matching your interest.
After passing a qualifying exam, you enter the research and dissertation phase which you spend as a member of a research group. During the entire program there is a comprehensive offering of so-called Soft Skills seminars and courses.
In justified cases, you can be exempted from parts of or even the entire preparatory phase. Also, the courses you take in the preparatory phase can be used towards a Masters degree, if this is desired and all formal requirements are met.
Can I obtain financial support?
We provide financial support during both phases (of course assuming adequate progress). During the preparatory phase starting after your BSc degree, this support comes in the form of scholarships (800 € per month) or teaching and research support contracts. During the research and dissertation phase, you are supported in the form of fellowships (rarely) or of research or teaching assistantships (about 1400 € per month in all cases).
There are currently no tuition fees, only a student fee of 146 € per semester which gives you free access to public transportation and reduced student rates at the university cafeteria and for many other public services (museums, concerts).
Which are the participating research institutes?

Computer Science Department at Saarland University
Max Planck Institute for Informatics
Max Planck Institute for Software Systems
German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI)
Center for Bioinformatics

All these institutes are housed right next to each other on the Saarland University campus in Saarbrücken, an unparalleled concentration of computer science research expertise in Europe.
How can I apply?
We ask for the following materials

CV
full transcripts of all academic records, including all university and high school diplomas (please provide certified English, German or French translations, if your documents are in another language)
a brief statement (1 or 2 pages) explaining your motivation for pursuing a doctorate in computer science
2 letters of recommendation (to be sent to us directly by the referees, as prompted by the OAS * please note that only official affiliation e-mail addresses will be considered valid; the letters should be very clear about your overall ranking)
if available, TOEFL scores, or equivalent record of English proficiency (TSE, Cambridge Certificate scores), otherwise a short personal statement with respect to your English qualifications. (Please keep in mind that very good understanding of English will be essential for your success.)
if available, GRE scores

Next deadline: 28 October 2011 for uptake in the Summer Semester 2012 (April).
Please use the online application system: OAS, and follow the instructions there. We cannot guarantee evaluation of applications not submitted via the OAS.
*Only* in exceptional and pre-approved cases can they be sent by traditional mail to:
Saarland University
Saarbrücken Graduate School
of Computer Science
Campus E1 3
D-66123 Saarbrücken
GERMANY
or via email as a single pdf-document (except for the letters of recommendation) to applications “at” gradschool.cs.uni-saarland.de
For further questions contact:
Dr. Michelle Carnell,
email: carnell at cs.uni-saarland.de, Tel.: +49 681 302 5523

Source: http://www.cs.uni-saarland.de/