Japan: United Nations University Scholarship for Master of Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace

Overview

The programme addresses pressing global issues of sustainability, climate change, development, peacebuilding, and human rights through an innovative interdisciplinary approach that integrates the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The programme is intended for recent graduates, professionals, and practitioners, offering the unique opportunity to study at a global university within the framework of the United Nations. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to make important contributions towards solving global issues, whether through employment by UN agencies, other international organizations, governments, civil society, or the private sector.

The programme is practically oriented, user-focused, and of the highest academic quality. It offers opportunities to gain practical experience through internships or field research with a UN agency or other international organization. The programme builds on the strong record of the United Nations University (UNU) in training and capacity development, and utilizes the extensive network of scholars and academic institutions participating in UNU research.

Students who earn at least 30 credits, successfully complete a master’s thesis, and pass the final examination will receive a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Sustainability, Development, and Peace. The standard period of study is two years; the programme starts in September, with students expected to complete all the requirements by July in the second academic year after enrolment.

UNU-ISP welcomes applicants with:

• A keen interest in the pressing global issues on the UN agenda, and in particular those of sustainability, development, and peace.
• The intention to proactively apply academic research findings to policymaking.
• A strong desire to contribute to the solving of problems concerning global environment, peace, and development, through an interdisciplinary approach.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the Master of Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace are required to have met the following requirements by the application deadline in order to be considered:

1. A completed bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university or institution of higher education

Those who expect to graduate and have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent conferred before enrolment may also apply.

2. A particular interest and career aspiration in at least one of the following thematic areas:

• Global Change and Sustainability
• Peace and Security
• International Cooperation and Development

For more information on these areas, please refer to the Research page.

3. English language proficiency

The minimum score requirements for English language qualifications required by UNU-ISP are:

• 600 in TOEFL - Paper-Based Testing (PBT)
• 100 in TOEFL - Internet-Based Testing (iBT)
• 7.0 in IELTS - Academic format

Applicants, except for the cases below, must submit original TOEFL or IELTS score reports (from a test taken within the last two years) to Admissions Office at the time of application:

1. Applicants whose first language is English.
2. Applicants who graduated from a university or a postgraduate school located in an English speaking country.
3. Applicants who completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme where the language of instruction and examination was English. In this case, an official statement from the academic institution will be required, confirming the use of English as the language of instruction and examination.

UNU-ISP requires original TOEFL/IELTS score reports (no photocopies accepted).

• TOEFL: Please order an official score report using an institution code 6991. For more information on TOEFL, please visit http://www.ets.org/toefl/
• IELTS: Please request that an official report be sent directly to UNU-ISP. For more information on IELTS, please visit http://www.ielts.org/

Financial Support

The Japan Foundation for UNU (JFUNU) Scholarship is available for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance, and they will be considered as candidates for the award of the scholarship.

The JFUNU scholarship covers the full tuition fees, and provides a monthly allowance of 150,000 JPY* for living expenses for a maximum of 24 months. Travel costs to and from Japan, visa handling fees, and health/accident insurance costs must be covered by the student.

*150,000 JPY is the average monthly living cost for an international student without dependents in Tokyo, although this amount may vary depending on the lifestyle of the student.

How to Submit Application

Online Application

Your official application must be made online, using UN-CECAR online application portal. You will need to create a user account to submit your applications. The online form can be saved and returned to at any time before submitting.

APPLY ONLINE

If you have limited internet access and would like documents to be sent to you as email attachments, please contact the Admissions Office at gdp@unu.edu for further instructions.

Application Deadline

Application deadline for September 2012 entry is Monday, 30 April 2012.

Selection and Announcement of Results

After the application deadline, the process of reviewing applications and making admission decisions will take approximately 6-8 weeks. Please do not contact the Admissions Office until at least 8 weeks have elapsed to check on application status.

United Nations University
Institute for Sustainability and Peace
5-53-70 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, 
Tokyo 150-8925, Japan
Tel:             +81–(0)3–5467–1212 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +81–(0)3–5467–1212      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      
Fax: +81–(0)3–3499–2828
gdp@unu.edu

http://isp.unu.edu/grad/degrees/masters/admissions.html


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Morgan Stanley Scholarships for Study in Japan

Overview

Underscoring its long-term commitment to education and fostering U.S.-Japan relations, Morgan Stanley, which has had a presence in Japan for 40 years, is proud to support the US-Japan Bridging Foundation’s Bridging Project for Study Abroad in Japan. Morgan Stanley Japan will award two $7,500 scholarships to US students who who are studying in Japan for the academic year 2012-2013.

Eligible students include juniors and seniors at US universities with an interest in policy, economics, or international finance who have been accepted for study in Japan.

Co-sponsors of the scholarships are the US-Japan Bridging Foundation and the American Association of Teachers of Japanese, which will coordinate the collection of applications and the initial selection process. The final selection of scholarship recipients will be made by Morgan Stanley management in Tokyo.

To compete for the Morgan Stanley Japan scholarships, students must comply with the following procedure:

1. Submit a complete application for the Bridging Scholarship to the Bridging Project Clearinghouse (AATJ, UCB 366, 1424 Broadway, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309-0366). Bridging Scholarship application forms and information can be found at www.aatj.org/studyabroad/scholarships.html. The deadline for receipt of applications is April 6, 2012.   
2. In addition, send to the Bridging Project Clearinghouse a 6-10-page research paper on one of the following topics: (The paper’s conclusions should rely on both primary and secondary sources, in print as well as online.)
   
   
   1. The financial and economic turmoil that began in 2008 has affected countries all over the globe. How has the crisis impacted the Japanese economy? What does the upheaval say about Japan's economic strengths, its weaknesses, and the policy prescriptions Japan needs for future prosperity?
      
   2. The "triple blow" that was dealt to Japan by the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami in the Tohoku region and the subsequent and ongoing nuclear crisis in Fukushima have had economic as well as human impacts that may linger for some time. How could Japan best turn this crisis into an opportunity for the future of the country?
      
   3. How are geopolitical developments in China and Asia affecting the Japanese economy and its capital markets? What are the costs and benefits of a more active or a more passive stance on contributions by Japan to regional and global issues?
      
   4. What will be the impact of Japan’s declining population on its domestic economy and status as a global economic power?

The deadline for receipt of the research paper (which should be submitted by e-mail toaatj@aatj.org ) is April 6, 2012.

Download a Morgan Stanley Scholarship brochure.

The results of the scholarship competition will be announced in June 2012.

Contact Information

American Association of Teachers of Japanese

• Tel: (303) 492-5487
• Fax: (303) 492-5856
• E-mail: aatj@aatj.org

http://www.aatj.org/studyabroad/morgan.html


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Freeman-ASIA (Freeman Awards for Study in Asia) for American Undergraduates to Visit Cambodia and Asia

Overview

Freeman-ASIA (Freeman Awards for Study in Asia) is designed to support American undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. The program’s goal is to increase the number of Americans with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures.

Award recipients are required to share their experiences with their home campuses or communities to encourage study abroad by others and fulfill the program's goal of increasing understanding of Asia in the United States.

From 2001 to 2009, Freeman-ASIA supported over 4,000 U.S. undergraduates from more than 600 institutions with their study abroad plans in East and Southeast Asia.

With generous funding from the Freeman Foundation, the Institute of International Education (IIE) will re-launch the Freeman-ASIA Program for two academic years, beginning in Summer 2011.


A Freeman-ASIA Award provides need-based funding to assist the recipient with the cost of the study abroad program and related expenses, including airfare, basic living costs, local transportation, books, etc.

Grant amounts are:

Summer Award	up to $3,000
Semester/Quarter Award	up to $5,000
Academic Year Award	up to $7,000

Freeman-ASIA Award funds may be adjusted should the recipient receive additional financial assistance not reported at the time of application.

Award funds are distributed to the award recipient's checking account via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) in one lump sum for summer and semester awards and in two installments for academic year awards.

Students may apply for institutional/program-based Freeman Foundation grants and the Freeman-ASIA Awards at the same time, but may only accept one per proposed study abroad term should the student be awarded both

Eligibility

An applicant:

1. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of application.
2. Must currently receive need-based financial aid or demonstrate a verifiable need for financial assistance to participate in the proposed study abroad program. The applicant is required to submit the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) figure, calculated through FAFSA, with the statement of financial need through the online Freeman-ASIA application.
3. Must be an undergraduate student with a minimum GPA of 2.8, pursuing his or her first bachelor's degree (or associate's degree), at a two-year or a four-year institution of higher education in the United States.
4. Must apply through the U.S. home campus and have at least one term of enrollment remaining at the home institution in the U.S. upon returning from studying abroad in Asia.
5. Must have applied or have been accepted to a study abroad based program in: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. A multi-country program is eligible only if the applicant will spend at least 8 weeks in one of the countries stated above and will have intensive language study during that period.
6. Must have applied to or have been accepted by a study abroad based program that awards academic credits through the home campus or other U.S. accredited college or university. The proposed length of study in the host country must be a minimum of 8 weeks for a summer term, 10 weeks for a quarter term, and 12 weeks for a semester term.
7. Must have little or no previous experience in the country in which he or she plans to study. A summer term applicant must not have spent more than 4 weeks in the proposed country of study within the last 5 years. A semester or an academic year term applicant must not have spent more than 6 weeks in the proposed country of study within the last 5 years.
8. Must submit the online Freeman-ASIA Student Impact Survey within one month of returning to the United States and must initiate his/her service project to promote study abroad opportunities in Asia on the college campus and/or in the local community.
9. Must submit the Freeman-ASIA Final Service Report on the implementation of his/her service project at the end of the term following his/her return to the United States.
10. Must not be a previous Freeman-ASIA award recipient.

Student Deadline -
Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Adviser Deadline -
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact:

Freeman-ASIA
U.S. Student Programs
Institute of International Education
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017-3580

Tel: +1 212.984.5542
Fax: +1 212.984.5325
Email: Freeman-ASIA@iie.org
Further information, please visit http://www.iie.org/Programs/Freeman-ASIA/About-the-Program


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2012 OFID Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries

Overview

OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master's degree are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2012. The OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support two students or candidates for Master’s degree studies. The applicant may be from any developing country, and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master's (graduate) degree in any recognized university/college in the world. The Scholarship is open to those students who wish to pursue studies in a relevant field of Development or Energy Studies.

Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly-driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies.

Value of the scholarship

The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a full tuition scholarship of up to US$50,000. The funds will be spread over a maximum of one year, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2012.

Eligibility

 Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
 Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
 Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
 Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2012, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master's Degree.
 Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries below)
 Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.

PLEASE NOTE: Kindly read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process:

Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it.

OFID will not consider applications received through a third party.

Please do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.

Please note that only the winner will be notified.

All materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.

Applicants must complete the on-line application.

Within the on-line application, applicants must upload the required documents as listed below in Section III. All materials including the on-line application, recommendations, and other required information must be received no later than May 28, 2012.

Eligible Countries

* In addition to nationals of OFID Member States (Algeria, Gabon, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,  United Arab Emirates, Venezuela), nationals of the following countries are also eligible: 

Africa	Asia & the Middle East	Latin America & the Caribbean	Europe
A
Angola	Afghanistan Armenia Azerbaijan	Antigua	Albania
B
Benin Botswana Burundi Burkina Faso	Bangladesh Bahrain Bhutan	Barbuda Belize Barbados Brazil Bolivia	Bosnia and Herzegovina
C
Cameroon Cape Verde Chad Central African Republic Comoros Congo  DR Republic of Congo Cote d'lvoire	Cambodia	Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba
D
Djibouti		Dominica Dominican Republic
E
Egypt Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Ethiopia		Ecuador El Salvador
F
	Fiji
G
Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea Bissau		Grenada Guyana Guatemala Guyana
H
		Haiti Haiti Honduras
I
	India
J
	Jordan	Jamaica
K
Kenya	Kazakhstan Kiribati Korea D P R Kyrgyz Republic		Kosovo
L
Lesotho Liberia	Lao PDR
M
Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritania Mauritius Morocco Mozambique	Maldives Moldova Mongolia Myanmar
N
Namibia Niger	Nepal	Nicaragua,
O
	Oman
P
	Pakistan Palestine Papua New Guinea Philippines	Paraguay Peru Panama
R
Rwanda,
S
Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Somalia Sudan Swaziland São Tomé & Principe	Samoa Solomon Islands Sri Lanka Syria,	St. Christopher St. Kitts & Nevis St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname
T
Tanzania Togo Tunisia	Tajikistan Thailand Tonga Turkey Turkmenistan
U
Uganda	Ukraine Uzbekistan	Uruguay
V
	Vietnam,
Y
	Yemen
Z
Zambia Zimbabwe

Required Documents

 A completed on-line application form.
 A scanned copy of the applicants passport.
 A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
 A scanned letter of acceptance from chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed one year).
 A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
 A short essay – of about 500 words in English – giving reasons for applying for the OFID scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Master's degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
 Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant's present university.
 Curriculum Vitae (CV).

 A completed on-line application form.
 A scanned copy of the applicant’s passport.
 A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
 A scanned letter of acceptance from chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed one year).
 A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
 A short essay – of about 500 words in English – giving reasons for applying for the OFID scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Master's degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
 Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant's present university.
 Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Application Guidelines (how to apply)

 STEP 1: Ensure that you fulfill the OFID Scholarship Award Eligibility Criteria.

 STEP 2: Register within the OFID Scholarship Portal by using your email address. Please note you can log onto the portal as many times as required before finally submitting the application.

 STEP 3: Fill out the application form. Make sure to save data each time you update your application. Once you are logged in, if the page remains inactive for more than two hours, your session will time-out and you may lose unsaved data. Do not submit your application until you have completed the entire application process!

 STEP 4: Upload necessary documents; CV, two recommendation letters, Bachelor's certificate/transcript, acceptance letter into postgraduate program and essay.

 STEP 5: When your application is complete, and all additional documents are uploaded, your application is ready to be submitted. Once your application is submitted, you can no longer make any changes or upload any more documents.

The application deadline is May 28, 2012. Please do not call or email OFID to see if your application has been received or to inquire about your status. You will receive an automated confirmation one application has been submitted. Only the winner will be notified by June 14, 2012

Contact Information

OFID
The OPEC Fund for International Development Parkring 8, A-1010 Vienna, Austria
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 995, A-1011 Vienna, Austria
Telephone: +43-1-515 64-0 Fax: +43-1-513 92 38
Email: info@ofid.org
http://www.ofid.org/



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Japan: JIRCAS Visiting Research Fellowship for Developing Countries

Overview

The JIRCAS Visiting Research Fellowship Program aims at the promotion of international collaborative research to address various problems confronting the countries in developing regions on a global scale, including the critical situation of food production, the progression of desertification and the gradual disappearance of genetic resources.

This fellowship program has two components: (1) Tsukuba-Okinawa (2) Project Site. Under the Tsukuba-Okinawa fellowship program, JIRCAS invites qualified researchers from research institutes in developing countries to carry out collaborative research for the rapid and sustainable development of agriculture, forestry and fisheries compatible with the preservation of the natural environment. This year, however, the call for applications for the former type is open only for Tsukuba. Researches will be conducted at the JIRCAS Headquarters in Tsukuba.

Upon return to their home countries, the fellows are expected to play a major role in the activities of their institutes, and work towards the achievement of the fellowship program’s goals.

Slots available

Nine slots; one for each research theme

Tenure

The fellowship will cover a period of one year starting from October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013

Benefits

1. A round-trip airline ticket (economy class) (not available for dependents)
2. Living allowance : \7,700 per day (excluding housing allowance)
3. Housing:
   1. Allowance:Rate based on the regulations for government housing facilities
   2. Facility:Tsukuba International House
      2-1-9, Kannondai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8601
4. Insurance:Overseas travel accident insurance package for injury, sickness and damage (dependents not covered)

Qualifications

1. Be a national of a developing country.
2. Be currently employed in a research organization or university in the applicant’s home country where he/she is actively engaged in research relating to agriculture, forestry and fisheries.  After the completion of the Fellowship, he/she must be willing to return to his/her country to continue to carry out research at the same research institute or university.
3. Should be endorsed by the authority of the institution where the applicant is employed.
4. Hold at least a Master’s degree in a field relating to socio-economics, natural sciences or technology.
5. Should be in good health.
6. Have an adequate command of English and/or Japanese language.

Application Procedure

Accomplish the specified application ; select only one research theme from the list given.  Applications with more than one research theme will be automatically disqualified.  Send the following documents to the address given below:

1. Application form [Word(64KB), (51KB)]
2. Copy of publications (three most relevant only)
3. Curriculum vitae [maximum of four pages; do not attach any certificate(s) /diploma(s)]

Postal address:

 Mr. Takahiro Sato 
 Head, Research Coordination Section
 Research Support Office
 Research Planning and Coordination Division 
 Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)
 1-1, Ohwashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8686, JAPAN

Note:　Application by Fax and Email will not be accepted.

Deadline for Application

Application documents must be received by April 23, 2012.

Notification of Results

Applicants will be notified of the results of their applications in June 2012.
For inquiries, contact us through the inquiry form provided in the JIRCAS web site. Inquiries relating to research themes will NOT be answered.

http://www.jircas.affrc.go.jp/



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