SCG Foundation AF MAIDS Scholarships in International Development Studies

Overview

The SCG Foundation (The Siam Cement Foundation), the ASEAN Foundation and the Master of Arts in International Development Studies (MAIDS) programme is pleased to grant up to 4 full scholarships for individuals wishing to study at the Master of Arts Program in International Development Studies at Chulalongkorn University.

About the Master of Arts in International Development Studies (MAIDS), Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

The MAIDS programme was established in 2003 by the Centre for Social Development Studies at Chulalongkorn University. It is quite unique in the Greater Mekong Subregion due to its multidisciplinary curriculum, integrating academic, technical, managerial and professional training in international development.

The programme is intended for people who are making, or have the potential to make, a meaningful contribution as researchers, practitioners, and leaders in the field of International Development. MAIDS offers a comprehensive and flexible preparation for either for a career in international development or further studies at the doctorate level.

The programme closely collaborates with like-minded institutions such as the Asian Institute of Human Rights and FOCUS on the Global South to bring first-hand knowledge on current development practice.

Eligible Candidates

► 3 scholarships are open to government or non-profit sector employees from each of the following three Southeast Asian countries: (1) Cambodia (2) Indonesia (3) Vietnam.
► 1 scholarship is open to a government or non-profit sector employee who lives in the far South of Thailand or would like to conduct his or her thesis on conflict in that area

MAIDS Program Requirements:

► Bachelor degree in the Social Sciences or in related field, minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0;
► 2 years work experiences in a development field.
► English Proficiency: TOEFL score minimum 550, IELTS score 6 or CU-TEP score 550
(English tests must be less than two years old at the time of application)

► Strong commitment to return to their community or in any ASEAN country after completing the program

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

• Application Form (available for download at www.ids.polsci.chula.ac.th) with 2 photos;
• Official Transcript from the previous college or university attended;
• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550, paper-based (213 computer-based score), IELTS score of 6.0,CU-TEP score of 550;
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
• Statement of Purpose;
• Writing Sample;
• Photocopy of Thai ID card (Thai applicants);
• Photocopy of Passport (for non-Thai applicants);
• Photocopy of Bank Transfer of the non-refundable 800 baht application fee (if not paid incash);
• Two letters of Recommendation.

SCHOLARSHIPS

1. SCG Foundation (The Siam Cement Foundation), ASEAN Foundation and MAIDS Scholarship
▪ Up to 4 scholarships for prospective students from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia
▪ SCG Scholarship Programme Information:
www.scgfoundation.org , www.aseanfoundation.org or www.ids.polsci.chula.ac.th
2. Scholarship Sources for Myanmar Nationals
▪ Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC)
▪ Prospect Burma
▪ Open Society Institute (OSI)
▪ Heinrich Boll Foundation (HBF)
▪ Asia Pacific Scholarship Consortium (APSC)
▪ Thabyay Education Network

To apply please visit www.ids.polsci.chula.ac.th

Application Deadline: July 31st, 2011

CONTACT:

M.A. in International Development Studies (MAIDS)
Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University
Henri-Dunant Road, Bangkok 10330, THAILAND
www.ids.polsci.chula.ac.th e-mail : maids@chula.ac.th
Tel : 66-2-218-7313; Fax : 66-2-252-6277

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