USA: the Distinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching program

Overview

Sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, the Distinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching program recognizes and encourages excellence in teaching in the U.S.and abroad. It is part of the overall Fulbright Program, named in honor of Senator William Fulbright, which promotes mutual understanding among people of the United States and other countries. The program sends highly accomplished primary and secondary teachers from the U.S. abroad and brings international teachers to the U.S for a three to six month long program. In 2010-11, the participating countries are: Argentina, Finland, India, Israel, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.

Eligible Candidates

Elementary through high school teachers are eligible to apply. Current full-time guidance counselors, curriculum specialists, curriculum heads, T&G/TAG coordinators, and media specialist/librarians are also eligible to apply. However, not all applicants are eligible for all countries, please see the Participating Countries listing for country specific eligibility requirements.

Requirement

To meet the basic eligibility requirements of the program, an applicant must meet all of the following seven requirements. Failure to meet any one of the requirements makes a candidate ineligible. At the time of application, a candidate must:

•Be a U.S. citizen;
•Hold a Master’s degree (or be enrolled in a Master’s program at the time the grant begins);
•Have a current full-time teaching assignment in the U.S. or one of its territories;
•Be in at least the fifth year of full-time teaching;
•Demonstrate experience conducting and leading professional development activities;
•Have received teaching award(s) or exemplary evaluation(s);
•Meet current FSB eligibility requirements regarding previous grants. Previous Fulbright recipients who have completed a grant of longer than eight weeks in 2005 or earlier are eligible to apply. Previous Fulbright recipients who completed a grant of eight weeks or less in 2008 or earlier are eligible to apply. Applicants must also not have received more than the lifetime limit of two Fulbright grants (eight weeks or more = 1 grant; eight weeks or less = ½ grant).


For the purpose of determining eligibility, “full time” refers to applicants who are currently employed full time by a single institution (school or school district). Teachers who hold a combination of part time jobs which may add up to a full time equivalent are not eligible. In addition, nominating schools must:

•Provide a nomination form completed by the school administrator demonstrating interest in having the nominee utilize their Distinguished Awards program research to conduct post-program professional development activities in the school, district, or region;
•Provide a statement of assurance on behalf of the local superintendent's office that the nominee may take a semester "sabbatical leave" to participate in the Awards program. Teachers are eligible to participate in the program with paid or unpaid leave.

The Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, or national origin and encourages the applications of members of minority communities. In keeping with the Federal government's ongoing efforts to ensure that its programs reflect the ethnic diversity of the United States, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs welcomes the opportunity to promote the appreciation and understanding of a multicultural America just as the Fulbright Program promotes the appreciation and understanding of a multicultural world.

Repeat applicants:

Previous applicants are eligible to apply for the program. All repeat applicants must submit a current application form in order to be considered. Additionally, repeat applicants must submit a current application form and sabbatical support form in order to be considered. However, repeat applicants need not submit the two additional references, provided those on file were submitted within the past year. Repeat applicants will be advised if additional information or interviews are necessary.

Application file: http://www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org/U.S.%202010-11%20Distinguished%20Fulbright%20Awards%20in%20Teaching%20Application.pdf

Applications and supporting documents must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2010.

For questions about the application please contact Lamese Hasan at lhasan@aed.org or 202-464-3819.


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UK: Coca-Cola Scholarships at The University of Edinburgh

Overview

The University of Edinburgh and Coca-Cola will offer a number of scholarships for undergraduate study in any subject offered by the university. The scholarship will cover the full tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance of £5,000 and will be tenable for the duration of the programme of study.

Eligibility

The scholarships are competitive and will be awarded to citizens from Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, and the Ukraine who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for an undergraduate course of study and whose personal circumstances would make accepting an offer from the University of Edinburgh difficult.

Applicants must be self-financing. The scholarship is not available to students already on course.

Applicants should have applied through UCAS, and should have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh by the scholarship closing date of 17 June 2010.

Application Procedure

Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application


Alternatively applicants can request a paper application form from:

The Scholarships and Student Finance Office
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh EH8 9YL

E-mail: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 131 651 4070

Completed application forms must be returned to the Scholarships and Student Finance Office no later than 17 June 2010.

Selection Procedure

A University of Edinburgh Selection Committee will meet in July 2010 to select the scholarship holders. The winners of the scholarship will be announced in July 2010.

Termination of Scholarship

The scholarship may be terminated at any time when an unsatisfactory progress report is received from the School or if the scholarship holder ceases to be registered as a full-time student at the University of Edinburgh.


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Greek Scholarships 2010-2011 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Overview

The Alexander S. Onassis Benefit Foundation announces the sixteenth (16th) annual Programme of research grants and educational scholarships for the Academic year 2010-2011 starting on 1st October, 2010 which is addressed to non Greeks, full Members of National Academies, University Professors of all levels (Ph.D. holders), postdoctoral researchers (Ph.D. holders), artists, elementary and secondary school teachers of the Greek language as a foreign one, post-graduate students and Ph.D. candidates.

The Programme covers the following fields only:

Humanities: Philology, Literature, Linguistics, Theology, History, Archaeology, Philosophy, Educational Studies, Psychology
Political Science: Sociology, International Relations
Arts: Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre, Photography, Film Studies

Attached is an annex giving all the necessary information and conditions for participation. Further information is available from the Foundation’s website: www.onassis.gr.


It should be noted that submission of applications should reach the foundation by 31st January 2010.


Copies are also to be sent to the Scholarship Section, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Palazzo Parisio, Merchants Street, Valletta VLT 1171.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Palazzo Parisio
Merchant Street
Valletta, VLT 1171
Tel: 2124 2191, Fax: 2123 6604

E-mail: info.mfa@gov.mt


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Europe: Erasmus Mundus scholarship in Language and Communication Technologies (LCT)

Overview

Prospective students may apply for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship through the Erasmus Mundus Masters in LCT. NB: Please, note that if you have applied simultaneously to more than 3 Erasmus Mundus Masters Programs this year, the European Commission will NOT consider any of your applications. You will be disqualified immediately and without any further notice.

For the programme 2010-2012, it is projected that the LCT Masters is to receive approximately 17 Erasmus Mundus scholarships. The consortium submits a ranked list to the EU for approval, consisting of a main and waiting list. Students will be notified of their status, that is, whether their name has been placed on either list, by the end of March, 2010 for overseas applicants and the middle of July, 2010 for non overseas applicants.

The final decision about the scholarships will be sent to students as soon as we receive it from the EU. If some students withdraw from the main list, the best students from the waiting list will be upgraded to the main list and will be notified immediately.

1. Erasmus Mundus scholarships

In order to give the Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses in LCT a strong external projection, a scholarships scheme for graduate students and scholars from the whole world is linked to them. This scholarships scheme addresses highly qualified individuals.


See also the EU Erasmus Mundus web site.

The Erasmus Mundus scholarships are divided into two categories:

Category A(overseas) scholarships can be awarded to masters students selected by EMMC consortia who come from a country other than an EU member state, an EEA-EFTA state (Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein) and who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries.

Category B(non-overseas) scholarships can be awarded to any masters students selected by EMMC consortia and who are residents or nationals of any of the 27 EU Member countries (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, the UK, Sweden, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Rumania), the EEA-EFTA states (Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein) or who are residents or have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 month over the last five years in one of these countries.NB: Special note for applicants from Switzerland, Turkey, Western Balkans region (i.e. Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo under UNSC resolution 1244/99, Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia). Unless otherwise determined due to residency abroad, your application should be submitted under the area "overseas". Your deadline is therefore January 8th, 2010, at which time your application will be given full consideration for a category A overseas scholarship.

Neither Category A nor Category B applicants may exeed the maximal number of simultaneous applications to EM programs: 3

The application for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship is done through the Application Form of the LCT Masters Program, that is, when you apply to the EM LCT program, you are simultaneously applying for the scholarship. The amount of the Erasmus Mundus scholarship for students beginning in 2010 is 24,000 Euros per student per year for overseas students and aproximately 12,000 Euros per student per year for non-overseas students.

2. Consortium Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships will be offered by the consortium and will be allocated to study in each university. They are open to all students (European or Third-country) who have not received other scholarships already. Please, look at Local Information.

The application to a local scholarship, when available, is done through the Application Form of the LCTMasters Program.

3. Erasmus Scholarships

Students from the European Union can apply for a (regular) Erasmus Socrates scholarship for a one year period, even if they have previously received Erasmus Socrates support.


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USA: International Scholarship and Training Programs Interns- Institute of International Education, West Coast Center

Overview

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is seeking interns for the IIE West Coast Center. The internships will provide excellent learning opportunities for anyone interested in international education, policy, program management and non-profit organizations. An internship experience with IIE will provide an intern with a unique "behind the scenes" look at the operations of an international organization. Past IIE interns have gone on to work for organizations involved in study abroad, English language training, international student programs and other areas.

Position

The Institute for International Education (IIE) West Coast Center is seeking interns for their International Training and Scholarship Programs (ISTP). ISTP is a vital part of IIE’s mission to promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other nations. The internship will provide excellent learning opportunities for anyone interested in international education, policy, program management and non-profit organizations.

The ISTP Intern will assist program managers in administering international training programs and corporate scholarships, with primary responsibility on corporate children of employee scholarship programs. He or she will provide support to other special programs as needed.

Time Commitment

January- April 2010, 3-4 days per week


Duties

•Process student documents and routine grant payments
•Enter scholarship application information and supporting documents in database
•Create and update spreadsheets
•Update files and database
•Assist in student advising and responding to written inquiries from grantees
•Perform general clerical duties such as answering phones, greeting visitors, and assisting with file maintenance
•Research special topics

Eligible Candidate

We are looking for a student or recent graduate who is interested in learning more about international scholarship administration and program development. The candidate should possesses excellent computer skills, specifically in database entry and management, (knowledge of Microsoft Access a plus). Candidates should be well-organized, punctual, dependable, flexible, and detail-oriented.

Preference is given to individuals with study or living experience abroad, and with a demonstrated interest in international issues. Foreign language skills would be useful, but are not required.

All IIE internship/volunteer positions are unpaid, however a small stipend may be available to cover the cost of local transportation.

• Interns – Undergraduate or graduate students may serve as unpaid “interns” as long as they are fulfilling an academic requirement or receive academic credit.
• Volunteer – non-students and students not receiving credit may serve as unpaid volunteers.

How to apply

Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to Arezoo Miot at amiot@iie.org. Your statement should include the dates and hours you are available. Please e-mail if you have any questions about this program.


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Australia: GEOFF BAILEY PhD Scholarship investigating ANY FIELD OF HEALTH RESEARCH

Overview

Australian Rotary Health is a multi-district project for Rotary in Australia, with over 1,150 Rotary Clubs and 38,000 Rotarians supporting it. Australian Rotary Health has channelled more than $22 million in Australian research projects over its 25-year history. Australian Rotary Health allocated $3.2 million in medical research grants and scholarships in 2008, a significant increase on the $1.5 million in grants awarded in 2005. Australian Rotary Health’s Research Companion Program is investing in the best and brightest minds in research.

Objectives of Australian Rotary Health
• To provide financial support for research projects conducted in Australia which have the potential to enhance the health of the community.

• To stimulate research activities within Australia by facilitating communication between participants in specified fields.

• To support specific research fields for a minimum of three years.

Applicants for this scholarship must be eligible to undertake a PhD program in Australia.

Applications will be evaluated on the following:
• Academic Record.
• Quality of the Proposed Research.
• Suitability of the Intended Supervisors and Institution.
• Suitability of the Applicant for Research Training.
• Relevance to Community-Based Interventions.


Instructions for Applicants
• Applications must be relevant to any field of health research.

• It is intended that the “Geoff Bailey Scholarship” will provide salary and incidental support for an indigenous postgraduate student previously receiving an Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Scholarship who is undertaking full-time research in an area of research.

• The annual value of the Geoff Bailey PhD Scholarship is $25,000. The award will be made for one year in the first instance but can be extended to a maximum of three and a half years (total) upon receipt of satisfactory annual progress reports.

• Payments are restricted by Income Tax authorities to entities endorsed as a deductible gift recipient under subdivision 30-Ba of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

• To qualify, projects must be undertaken within a university, public hospital, research institute or other body approved under Section 78 of the Income Assessment Act.

• Only applicants about to commence, or already those engaged in their first year of a PhD are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.


Scholarship Conditions
Specific conditions may be laid down in some instances at the discretion of the Board and/or its Research Committee.

• Applicants must be FULL-TIME students and not be receiving an additional scholarship. Additional salaried work must not exceed NHMRC guidelines. Applicants enrolled in a combined degree are not eligible.

Reports:
• Annual progress reports are required on a prescribed form. These reports will be used for public relations and to assist the Research Committee if further funding is sought. A final report including a copy of the thesis is to be submitted on completion of the project.

Acknowledgement:
• All publications or presentations emanating from an approved project must acknowledge Australian Rotary Health and copies must be forwarded to Australian Rotary Health.

Notification
• All applicants, whether they are successful or unsuccessful, will be notified by mail in January/February 2010. All applicants who are successful with another scholarship application must advise Australian Rotary Health immediately.

Eligibility Requirement:
• Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have Permanent Resident Status and not be under bond to any foreign government. Applicants are to provide, where appropriate, evidence of resident status.

How to Apply
• Failure to follow these instructions concerning the application form could prejudice the success of your application.

• The application should be complete in itself. Do not assume that the person reading it will have access to any of your previous applications.

• It is in your interest to be precise and concise in your application. Do not add annexes or other documents to this application except those requested.

• The minimum size typeface to be used is 12pt.

• Do not change page divisions.

• Important references to other publications in the field should be quoted so the assessors can relate the importance of the application to the field in general.

• Applicants and supervisors should list their own publications over the past five years. Quote only those references that have been accepted or have been published in refereed journals.

• The original plus five copies of (i) the typed application, (ii) academic transcript and (iii) curriculum vitae should be sent by mail (DO NOT send your application by fax or e-mail) to Australian Rotary Health, through the Administrative Officer of your Institution. Late applications will not be considered.

• Attach official academic transcripts and an institutional key to grading system used at the end of the application.

• The scholarship applicant must arrange for THREE referees reports to be sent DIRECTLY to Australian Rotary Health by the due date of the application. These may be submitted electronically.

• All correspondence and enquiries should be addressed to:
Australian Rotary Health: PO Box 3455, Parramatta, NSW, 2124
Email: admin@australianrotaryhealth.org.au

DO NOT EMAIL OR FAX APPLICATIONS

Closing date for applications: 18th December, 2009
Applications received after this date will not be considered


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Australia: PhD Scholarship investigating REHABILITATION OF SPINAL CORD INJURY - Australian Rotary Health

Overview

Australian Rotary Health is a multi-district project for Rotary in Australia, with over 1,150 Rotary clubs and 38,000 Rotarians supporting it. Australian Rotary Health has channelled more than $22 million into Australian research projects over its 25-year history. Since its inception, Australian Rotary Health’s emphasis has been on community health. Australian Rotary Health has previously invested in research projects looking at Cot Death, Adolescent Health, Family Health, as well as the Ross River Virus, Malaria, Bowel Cancer screening, First Aid and Emergency Care Research. Australian Rotary Health’s Funding Partners Program has invested over $1 million in the best and brightest minds in fields as diverse as Motor Neuron Disease, Child Wellbeing, Suicide, Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s and most of the Cancers.

Objectives of Australian Rotary Health
• To provide financial support for research projects conducted in Australia, which have the potential to enhance the health of the community.

• To stimulate research activities within Australia by facilitating communication between participants in specified fields.

• To support specific research fields for a minimum of three years.

Applicants for this scholarship must be eligible to undertake a PhD program in New South Wales, Australia.


Applications will be evaluated on the following:
• Academic Record.
• Quality of the Proposed Research.
• Suitability of the Intended Supervisors and Institution.
• Suitability of the Applicant for Research Training.
• Relevance to Community-Based Interventions.

Instructions for Applicants
• Applications must be relevant to the field of Rehabilitation of Spinal Injury.

• It is intended that Australian Rotary Health/Rotary Club of Bondi Junction Scholarship will provide salary and incidental support for a postgraduate student who is undertaking full-time research in an area of research relevant to Rehabilitation of Spinal Injury.

• The annual value of the Australian Rotary Health/Rotary Club of Bondi Junction Scholarship is $25,000. The award will be made for one year in the first instance but can be extended for a maximum of three and a half years (total) upon receipt of satisfactory annual progress reports.

• Payments are restricted by Income Tax authorities to entities endorsed as a deductible gift recipient under subdivision 30-Ba of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

• To qualify, projects must be undertaken within a university, public hospital, research institute or other body approved under Section 78 of the Income Assessment Act.

• Only applicants about to commence, or already those engaged in their first year of a PhD are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.


Scholarship Conditions
Specific conditions may be laid down in some instances at the discretion of the Board and/or its Research Committee.

• Applicants must be FULL-TIME students and not be receiving an additional scholarship. Additional salaried work must not exceed NHMRC guidelines. Applicants enrolled in a combined degree are not eligible.

Reports:
• Annual progress reports are required on a prescribed form. These reports will be used for public relations and to assist the Research Committee if further funding is sought. A final report including a copy of the thesis is to be submitted on completion of the project.

Acknowledgement:
• All publications or presentations emanating from an approved project must acknowledge Australian Rotary Health and copies must be forwarded to Australian Rotary Health.

Notification
• All applicants, whether they are successful or unsuccessful, will be notified by mail in January/February 2010. All applicants who are successful with another scholarship application must advise Australian Rotary Health immediately.

Eligibility Requirement:
• Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have Permanent Resident Status and not be under bond to any foreign government. Applicants are to provide, where appropriate, evidence of resident status.

How to Apply
• Failure to follow these instructions concerning the application form could prejudice the success of your application.

• The application should be complete in itself. Do not assume that the person reading it will have access to any of your previous applications.

• It is in your interest to be precise and concise in your application. Do not add annexes or other documents to this application except those requested.

• The minimum size typeface to be used is 12pt.

• Do not change page divisions.

• Important references to other publications in the field should be quoted so the assessors can relate the importance of the application to the field in general.

• Applicants and supervisors should list their own publications over the past five years. Quote only those references that have been accepted or have been published in refereed journals.

• The original plus five copies of (i) the typed application, (ii) academic transcript and (iii) curriculum vitae should be sent by mail (DO NOT send your application by fax or e-mail) to Australian Rotary Health, through the Administrative Officer of your Institution. Late applications will not be considered.

• Attach official academic transcripts and an institutional key to grading system used at the end of the application.

• The scholarship applicant must arrange for THREE referees reports to be sent DIRECTLY to Australian Rotary Health by the due date of the application. These may be submitted electronically.

All correspondence and enquiries should be addressed to:

Australian Rotary Health: PO Box 3455, Parramatta, NSW, 2124
Email: admin@australianrotaryhealth.org.au

Closing date for applications: 18th December, 2009
Applications received after this date will not be considered


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UNESCO Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme for Graduate Students 2010

Overview

With a view to promoting human resource capacities in the developing countries and to enhancing international understanding and friendship among nations and the people of Poland, the Polish National Commission for UNESCO and the International Institute of the Polish Academy of Science/ European Regional Centre of Ecohydrology under the auspice of UNESCO and University of Lodz, are placing at the disposal of UNESCO two(2) fellowships in the year 2010 for the benefit of Member States. Beneficiaries of these fellowships will be given the opportunity to undertake an individual research programme in the field of Ecohydrology.


Details regarding the fellowships offered and the criteria of selection:

The Polish authorities will make the final selection.

A. FIELDS OF RESEARCH

• Ecohydrology – The New Approach and Methods for Integrating River Basin Management


Detailed information and criteria on the field of study is provided in the Annex II of the announcement letter.

B. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

i) Hold the Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree;
ii) Be proficient in reading and writing in English;
iii) Be not more than 40 or 45 years of age (depending on the field of studies); and,

iv) Be in good health, both physically and mentally.


C. FACILITIES OFFERED BY THE POLISH AUTHORITIES

i) Free tuition; ii) Monthly allowance of 1350 PLN zlotys (approximately US $410) corresponding to the salary of a local junior research fellow. Thus, all living expenses in Poland are to be borne by the fellows with this allowance; and, iii) An installation allowance of 1350 PLN zlotys to be paid upon arrival. No provision to finance or lodge family members is made. At the end of the research studies, the beneficiaries will receive a certificate attesting to their attendance at the host institution.

D. FACILITIES OFFERED BY UNESCO

i) International travel expenses: (at the most economical rate) from the beneficiary’s country to Poland and return will be covered by UNESCO under its Regular Programme Budget. ii) Health insurance for fellowship beneficiaries who are declared medically fit: UNESCO fellowship holders may be covered by a special accident/health insurance policy, taken out by the Organization for the duration of the fellowship. The costs of the health insurance is subscribed to and covered by UNESCO* on behalf of the fellows.

* ONLY THE TWO SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SEND TO THE FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME SECTION A COMPLETE MEDICAL DOSSIER, THE PRESCRIBED FORM OF WHICH WILL BE SENT ALONG WITH THE LETTER OF AWARD.

E. VISA Selected fellows from countries where there are Polish Embassies or Consulates will have to obtain their entry visa in their country prior to their departure. Fellows from countries where no such Embassy/Consulate exists must secure their visa through the nearest Embassy of Poland. UNESCO/POLAND provide no allowance to defray passport and visa expenses and the selected beneficiaries will have to secure themselves their own visa..

F. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FILES One candidature per invited Member State for each of the fields of research specified. Original applications in duplicate must be channelled through the National Commission for UNESCO of the candidate’s country and reach Mr. A. Zaid (pl. see covering letter) by 15 February 2010 at the latest. An advance copy of the application may be sent by email:

fellowships@unesco.org/h.khamarou@unesco.org or by fax (33.1) 45.68.55.03. Applications should have imperatively the following attachments in DUPLICATE: i) UNESCO fellowship application forms, duly completed in English;

ii) Two photographs attached to the applications (4x6 cm); iii) Certified copies (in English or French) of Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree obtained; and iv) The UNESCO certificates of language knowledge, duly completed by a relevant authority, if the mother tongue of the candidate is not English. Deadline: 15 February 2010 at the latest IMPORTANT It is the National authority’s responsibility to ensure that all candidates are duly informed of the above conditions prior to the submission of applications. Files which are incomplete or which are received after the deadline as well as candidatures that do not fulfil the requirements will not be taken into consideration. Only the selected candidates will receive a letter through their respective National Commissions for UNESCO.

Target Countries: Algeria; ALGERIA; ANGOLA; BENIN; BOTSWANA; BURKINA FASO; BURUNDI; CAMEROON; CAPE VERDE; CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC; CHAD; COMOROS; CONGO (REPUBLIC OF); COTE D’IVOIRE; DEMOCRATIC REP. OF THE CONGO; DJIBOUTI; EQUATORIAL GUINEA; ERITREA; ETHIOPIA; GABON; GAMBIA; GHANA; GUINEA; GUINEA-BISSAU; KENYA; LESOTHO; LIBERIA; LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA; MADAGASCAR; MALAWI; MALI; MAURITANIA; MAURITIUS; MOROCCO; MOZAMBIQUE; NAMIBIA; NIGER; NIGERIA; RWANDA; SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE; SENEGAL; SEYCHELLES; SIERRA LEONE; SOMALIA; SOUTH AFRICA; SUDAN; SWAZILAND; TOGO; TUNISIA; UGANDA; UNITED REP. OF TANZANIA; ZAMBIA; ZIMBABWE

Application Deadline: 15 Feb 2010


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China: Chinese Government Scholarships 2010 for Postgraduate Study Project

Overview

The “Chinese Government Scholarships — Postgraduate Study Project”, set up by the Ministry of Education of China (MOE), is intended to provide support for building universities to an international high level, and to promote Chinese higher education. Enrolment is managed directly by China's key universities. The MOE has entrusted the China Scholarship Council (CSC) with maintaining the enrolment records and handling the routine management.

Master's Degree Students (2-3 academic years)

Doctoral Degree Students (3-4 academic years)

Note: Courses start in September 2010. In principle, the duration of the scholarship as specified at the time of admission can NOT be extended. However, if scholarship students take a one-year Chinese language course first, their scholarship will be extended for one year.

Scholarship details

1. Full scholarship:

- Exemption from registration fees, tuition fees, laboratory experiment fees, any internship fees, and costs of basic course materials and accommodation on campus;
- Living allowance;
- One-off settlement subsidy provided following registration;
- Out-patient medical services charges together with membership of the national Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China.


Notes:

1) Students are personally liable for expenditure on any laboratory experiments or internship costs over and above those arranged by the university.

2) Students are personally liable for expenditure on any course or other materials over and above those prescribed by the host institution.

3) A monthly living allowance is paid by the host institution to scholarship students at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):

- Master's degree students: CNY 1,700 Yuan

- Doctoral students: CNY 2,000 Yuan

4) The one-off settlement subsidy for new students who enrol for one or more years will be of CNY 1,500

5) Re-imbursement of out-patient medical services refers to such expenses incurred at the institution's hospital or at a hospital appointed by the institution. Students may be required to pay a certain percentage of such expenses in accordance with the relevant regulations imposed by the host institution.

6) The Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China is provided by MOE to cover hospitalisation in the event of serious illness or accidental injury.

7 ） Students are personally liable for their international travel expenses

Eligibility

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good health.

2. Applicants must not be not studying currently at a Chinese university — students already studying in China can apply for a Distinguished International Student Scholarship provided by the CSC.

3. Educational background and age limits:

Applicants for master's degree courses must hold a bachelor's degree and be under the age of 35.

Applicants for doctoral courses must hold a master's degree and be under the age of 40.

Application deadline: Jan. 15 2010

Application procedure

Applicants applying for 2010 Chinese Government Scholarship-Postgraduate Study Program to study in Xiamen University should make the online application both on the web of China Scholarship Council and the Admissions Office of Xiamen University.

Applicants should print the scholarship application form in duplicate from http://laihua.csc.edu.cn(Agency No. of Xiamen University: 10384) and submit it together with other application materials to the admissions Office of Xiamen University before the application deadline.

Application web of China Scholarship Council: http://laihua.csc.edu.cn

Application web of Xiamen University : http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/application

The office will not deal with the application materials if applicants don't finish the online application.

Application materials sent by post should reach the Admissions Office by the deadline.

Application Materials

Applicants must provide one copy of the following materials completed truly and correctly:

1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship, completed in Chinese or in English.
2. Notarised copy of highest diploma. Applicants who are currently studying at university or already in employment must also provide study certificates or employment documents. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must have notarised translations into Chinese or English attached.
3. Notarised photocopy of transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must have notarised translations into Chinese or English attached.
4. A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (minimum 800 words).
5. Two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors.
6. Chinese or English Proficiency Certificate.
7. Photocopy of valid passport.
8. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form printed by the Chinese quarantine authority and completed in English.

Note:

1. Applicants who apply both Chinese Government and Xiamen University scholarship should submit two scholarship forms, but only submit one copy of completed application materials.

2. Application materials above will not return to applicants whether they are accepted or not.

Language Proficiency Requirements

1. Programmes taught in Chinese: Scholarship students are required to take a one-year preparatory Chinese language course and pass the examinations prior to the commencement of their major study if their Chinese language is below the required level.

Minimum Chinese language requirements for programmes taught in Chinese:

? Humanities, including Economics, Management, Law or the Arts: Intermediate, HSK Secondary Grade C (Level 6)

? Sciences: Elementary HSK Grade C (Level 3)

2. Two-year Master's programs taught in English:

English Proficiency for programmes taught in English: TOEFL or IELTS with a minimum requirement of 80 points or above for New TOEFL, grade 6.0 or above for IELTS, or on presentation of a certificate from some other approved test of English proficiency. Native English speakers and applicants whose teaching language during undergraduate studies is English are exempt from this requirement.

3. Doctoral programs taught in English: Some PhD programs may be taught in English. Applicants applying for doctoral programs taught in English should contact prospective supervisors in advance.

Academic Programmes

Programmes taught in Chinese (full-time)

Most programmes at XMU are taught in Chinese. Currently, XMU offers doctoral programmes in 140disciplines and master's programmes in 213disciplines,

For available master's programmes, please see:

http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/website.aspx?language=en&website_id=27

For available doctoral programmes please see:

http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/website.aspx?language=en&website_id=33

Master's programs taught in English (2 years full-time)

As a way of enhancing the internationalisation of the university, XMU has opened several master's programmes for outstanding international students. The programmes are taught in English, and have the aim of fostering talented international students with both professional competence and a knowledge and understanding of Chinese culture and society.

Note: Students on International Master's Programmes taught in English are enrolled under their programme. However their degree awarded will be according to their specific academic field and the relevant regulations.

Approval and notification process

1. Applications are reviewed by the XMU Admissions Office, which selects candidates to forward to the CSC who produce the final list of accepted students.

2. The CSC reviews and files the enrolment results and issue the requisite Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201). The XMU Admissions Office publishes the list of successful candidates on the web and forwards the Admission Notice and JW201 to those accepted.

3. Scholarship students' affairs are managed in line with the regulations of the Chinese Government Scholarship. Scholarship holders may not change their institution, and in principle, they are not permitted to change their academic programme, or the duration of study as specified in the Admission Notice.

Accommodation

The overseas student apartments in Xiamen Campus are set in picturesque surroundings and enjoy sea views and fresh sea air. The buildings are fully-equipped with modern facilities, including telephones, air-conditioning, cable TV, Internet access points and separate bathrooms.

Accommodation is arranged overall by the University. Chinese Government Scholarship students, master's students are normally accommodated in 2-person rooms, while doctoral students have single rooms.

Contact information

Address: Admissions Office of Xiamen University
Xiamen University, 361005 Fujian Province, P.R. China
Tel: +86592 2188888 2184792 Fax: +86592 218 0256
Email: admissions@xmu.edu.cn


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USA: AUBURN UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

Overview

Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering awards several lucrative research fellowships to graduate students each year. Now is the time to begin preparing your application. Applicants to the following engineering disciplines offered at Auburn are eligible for the fellowships: Aerospace, Biosystems, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science and Software, Electrical and Computer, Industrial and Systems, Materials, Mechanical, and Polymer and Fiber. All engineering applicants are automatically considered.

Priority Deadline: 15 January, 2010. Preference given to early applications.

Below are descriptions of the fellowship funding levels and requirements:

Dean’s Fellowships
● Doctoral candidates
● $32,000/ year minimum renewable stipend plus tuition fellowship
● Expected: 3.5 GPA, combined GRE 1300


College Fellowships
● Master’s or doctoral candidates
● $24,000/ year minimum renewable stipend plus tuition fellowship
● Expected: 3.5 GPA, combined GRE 1250

Departmental Fellowships
● Master’s or doctoral candidates
● $20,000/ year minimum renewable stipend plus tuition fellowship

Tuition Fellowships
● Provides full graduate school tuition
● Available to students with:
- Graduate research/teaching assistantships
- Dean’s, college, and departmental fellowships.

Further information, please visit www.eng.auburn.edu/graduate


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USA: Graduate Scholarship Program Funded by USAID

Overview

Education is a core theme of increased United States-Indonesia development cooperation, which was re-emphasized recently during a telephone conversation between U.S. President Barrach Obama and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. To follow up that commitment, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) program working in collaboration with the Academy for Educational Development (AED), opens the opportunity for talented young Indonesian to study fro Master's and PhD degrees in the U.S. The program are fully funded by USAID. The Programs offered are:

1. Master's Degree in Education and Human Development, emphasizing studies in Education Policy and Management, Human Development and Psychology, International Education Policy, Language and Literacy, Math and Science Education, Education Leadership, Teacher Education, Education Technology, Education Law, Education Finance, Curriculum and Instruction, Education Research Design, Politics in Education, Education Assestment and Testing, Special Education, Counselling.
*) Please see www.aed.or.id for the detailed program description including eligible institutions.

2. Master's Degree in Public Health, emphasizing studies in International Health Epidemiology/Biostatistics; and Health System Capacity Development.

3. Master's Degree in Environment Studies, emphasizing studies in Climate Change; Coastal and Marine Conservation; Pelagic Fisheries Management; and Energy/Environmental Engineering.

4. Bachelor's, Master's or PhD Degree in Economics, emphasizing studies in Economics, Finance Management, Accounting, Insurance, Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Public Policy.
*) Please see www.aed.or.id for the detailed program description including eligible requirements for the Bachelor's Degree.


5. Master's Degree in Public Affairs/Public Policy/Political Science/Public Administration/Non-profit Management or related studies.

Application Requirements:

* Relevant work experience and commitment to Indonesian development,
* At least 5 pre-retirement years after completion of study
* Indonesian citizen,
* Complete the application forms and attach CV, copy of ID card and one-page essay,
* Attach a nomination letter from current institution of employment,
* Attach 3 recommendation letters from persons other than the person who provided the nomination letter,
* Attach the result of English Test Score (ITP TOEFL or IELTS)

This is an equal opportunity scholarship. Women are encouraged to apply. Geographical coverage will be considered.

For more information and to get application forms, please send your request to info@aed.or.id or visit www.aed.or.id to download the application forms. Completed application forms together with required documents must be received at the AED address below no later than 1 January 2010.

Academy for Educational Development (AED)
Wisma Nugra Santana, 16th Floor, Suite 1616
Jalan Jend. Sudirman Kav.7-8, Jakarta 10220


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Germany: 8 PhD scholarships at German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA), Universität Hamburg

Overview

Hamburg International Graduate School for the Study of Regional Powers Fundamental shifts within the global and regional architecture of power are expected in the coming decades. However, the new global and regional configurations of the twenty-first century are currently only partially understood. The newly established Hamburg International Graduate School for the Study of Regional Powers analyzes the emerging power shifts among non-European regions and states, related conflicts with respect to regional leadership within these regions as well as competition for spheres of influence, and the global formation of governance structures among new regional powers and the "old" powers of the OECD world. Within the school, applications are being invited for

This PhD Program will start 1 April 2010, for a duration of three years. The programme is open to young academics in the fields of international relations/international political economy and comparative area studies. Applicants must have an excellent M.A. or equivalent degree in hand by the time of appointment. We strongly encourage young candidates from abroad to apply.


How to apply

Interested persons should send a letter of interest, their CV, an abstract and the table of contents of their M.A. thesis or diploma, a longer (max. 10 pages) outline of their planned Ph.D. project, copies of all relevant academic certificates (M.A., B.A., etc.), and two letters of recommendation to the following address: Regional Powers, GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies, Neuer Jungfernstieg 21, 20354 Hamburg

The GIGA promotes gender equality and actively encourages applications from women. Among equally qualified applicants, women will receive preferential consideration in those areas in which they are underrepresented.

For informal inquiries

Please contact PD Dr. Dirk Nabers (nabers@giga-hamburg.de), Head of Research Programme 4: Power, Norms and Governance in International Relations

Screening of applications will begin on 03 January 2010.

Further particulars can be found at http://www.giga-hamburg.de/index.php?file=jobs.html&folder=jobs.


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USA: The United States-South Pacific Scholarship Program, East West Center

Overview

The United States-South Pacific Scholarship Program, authorized by the U.S. Congress and funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program that provides opportunities for degree study at U.S. institutions of higher education. The scholarship program will include a summer internship in Washington, D.C. as well as a four to five week community service project in the student's home country. Candidates from the following countries, who meet specific selection criteria, are eligible for the program: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The U.S.-South Pacific Scholarship Program is administered by the East-West Center on behalf of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Eligible fields of study

Standard liberal arts curriculum and other selected fields, with priority given to agriculture, business*, computer science, education, environmental studies, journalism, political science, public administration, and related fields. If a proposed field of study is not among the priority fields, the applicant should give special attention to explaining how this course of study would support the goals of the program. Support is not available for professional degree programs such as medicine (M.D.), masters in business administration (MBA)*, or law (J.D.).
*Business study is supported at the undergraduate level only.

Up to five (5) scholarships will be available for studies to begin in August 2010.


Selection Process

Selection will be made by a U.S.-based academic review committee that may include Pacific Islands and other specialists from the East-West Center, the University of Hawai'i, a representative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and a Pacific Islands student representative

Eligible Applicants

•Applicants must have completed the Sixth Form at the time of application. Individuals who have completed some undergraduate level courses but have not obtained the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree are also eligible. Individuals who have completed a three-year baccalaureate program may apply for a one-year bridging program, which, upon completion, allows for application to a master's degree program. Some master's programs may not require the bridging year, depending on prior study and academic performance during the first year. This program does not allow direct application and admission to a graduate degree program.

•Because an objective of the program is to provide an educational exchange to those not previously afforded such an opportunity, preference will be given to candidates who have not had recent extensive experience in the U.S. Preference may also be given to candidates who have not had extensive opportunities for study at educational institutions outside the Pacific Islands region (i.e., outside the countries listed in paragraph one above).

•Scholarship recipients must be able to meet the requirements of the Exchange Visitor (J-1 visa) program.

•Individuals who have dual citizenship, one being that of the United States, are not eligible.

Application Forms

All application documents contained in the application packet may be found here:
2009 USSP Application Instructions [pdf] [doc]
2009 USSP Application form [pdf] [doc]
2009 USSP Letter of Reference form [pdf] [doc]

Application packets may also be obtained from U.S. embassies or consulates located in Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand; Suva, Fiji; Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; and Majuro, Marshall Islands (for Kiribati) or from the Award Services Office at the East-West Center, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96848-1601.

Further inquiries: Telephone (808) 944-7735; Fax (808) 944-7730; Email: USSP@EastWestCenter.org.

All inquiries should reference 2009 United States-South Pacific Scholarship Program competition.

The application deadline is February 1, 2010 for awards beginning in early August 2010. Awards are expected to be announced on the Internet site provided in the paragraph above by April 1, 2010.


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USA: Fellowship Program in Sustainability Science, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Overview

The Resilience and Adaptation Program is an interdisciplinary graduate program, focusing on global-to-local sustainability in times of rapid change. Resilience, vulnerability, adaptation, and transformation of social-ecological systems serve as central concepts in exploring societal challenges in a changing world. RAP integrates natural and social sciences, engineering, and medicine to discover innovative and effective strategies for adaptation. Alaska, northern regions, and other areas provide the basis for “basic” and “applied” research in climate change, food security, adaptive co-management of ecosystem services, indigenous resilience, alternative energy, and rural-urban issues. The program currently includes a community of 45 graduate students and faculty from across the UAF campus.

Value of this fellowship

Applications are invited by RAP for PhD and masters degree fellowships. PhD fellowships provide $30,000 per year stipend, tuition waiver, health insurance, international internship travel funding, and a computer.

Fellowships for the masters degree offer the same with a lower stipend.


RAP PhD fellowships are funded through the Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) Program of the US National Science Foundation.

RAP prepares students for positions of leadership in academia, research institutes, government agencies, non-government organizations, and indigenous organizations. The core curriculum of RAP involves coursework in theory and methods, an international internship experience, thesis research, and participation in special seminars, workshops, and conferences. RAP builds on existing graduate programs at UAF in ecology, biology and wildlife, natural resources management, indigenous studies, anthropology, resource economics, political science, geology, geophysics, engineering, interdisciplinary studies, and other relevant disciplines to address sustainability using a systems framework. Minorities are encouraged to apply.

RAP offers:

- IGERT Fellowships available only to U.S. PhD students;
- Other PhD and Masters fellowships through various UAF programs;
- Teaching and research assistantships for PhD and Masters students;
Funding for an international internship experience to broaden disciplinary perspectives;
- Student offices with other RAP students;
- Interaction and learning in a community of students and faculty from different disciplines interested in sustainability and rapid change.

Application Deadline

Target date for applications is February 1st. For more information please visit our website, www.uaf.edu/rap or write fyrap@uaf.edu


The Resilience and Adaptation program of the University of Alaska Fairbanks is in the process of recruiting students to join our program for the 2010 academic year.

Ellen Weiser
RAP Coordinator
Rm #126, Arctic Health, UAF
907-474-7987
ellen.weiser@alaska.edu


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Singapore: Singapore Government Scholarship for ASEAN Member Countries 2010

Overview

Scholarization is very honored to announce Undergraduate Scholarships being offered by Singapore Government to citizens of ASEAN member countries (except Singapore) to study in Singapore's leading universities. Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, a good command of English and meet the entry requirements for Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National Universit of Singapore (NUS) and Singapore Management University (SMU). They are:

Brunei Darussalam
- completed General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a pass in English and 3 other ‘A’ level subjects

Cambodia
- currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Cambodian university

Indonesia
- completed Indonesia SMU Ujian Akhir Nasional (UAN) with excellent academic results
- currently undergoing 1st year of undergraduate studies in a local Indonesian university is preferred.

Lao People's Democratic Republic
- currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Laotian university

Malaysia
- completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
- completed General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a pass in English and 3 other 'A' level subjects
- completed UEC examinations

Myanmar
- completed at least 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Myanmar university

Philippines
- currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Filipino university

Thailand
- completed Thai Mathayom 6 examinations

Vietnam
- currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Vietnamese university

Candidates have to complete the above requirements within a 3-year period prior to the date of application


Value of this scholarship

The Singapore Scholarship is tenable for the minimum period required to obtain the respective degrees at Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore or Singapore Management University. It covers full tuition fees and a living allowance of S$4,300 (covering meals, transport, textbooks and course materials during school semester) per academic year. In addition, a separate full accommodation allowance based on the room rates at each university or designated hostel will be provided during school semester.

One return economy class air ticket is provided for the Scholar’s passage from his/her home country to Singapore for the duration of studies determined by the Singapore Government. No additional assistance will be provided for other travel expenses.

A recipient of the Scholarship may not concurrently hold any other Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant or Award without the prior approval of the Singapore Government.

There is no bond imposed on the Scholarship by the Singapore Government. The Scholars are expected to return home to contribute to the development of their countries upon graduation.

The scholarship is open to applicants who have not gained admission and are currently not studying at the Singapore Universities.

The Singapore Government reserves the right to terminate the Scholarship if the Scholar’s academic progress is unsatisfactory or his conduct is in violation of the university's rules and regulations.

Instructions to Applicants

1. Applications need to comply with the following requirements:

(i) The application form is to be completed in English.

(ii) Certified English translations of supporting documents (i.e. certificates, testimonials and transcripts) must be submitted for documents that are not in English.

(iii) The application form and supporting documents must be of A4 size and printed on 1 side only.

(iv) The application form must be duly completed and endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the relevant agency responsible for the Singapore Scholarship Award in your country (please refer to the
url: 'https://app.scp.gov.sg/scholarapply.asp' for list of the relevant agencies)

(v) 4 copies of the application form and 4 copies of supporting documents must be submitted to the Singapore Embassy, High Commission or Consulate-General in your country through the relevant agency responsible for the Singapore Scholarship Award in your country.

2. All applications must reach the Singapore Embassy, High Commission or Consulate-General in your country by 14 December 2009. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

3. Candidates from Malaysia & Brunei can submit their applications after their respective results for the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) are released in March 2010.

4. The Singapore Scholarship covers full tuition fees, return economy class airfare between the Scholar’s home country and Singapore when commencing the bridging/undergraduate course and upon successful completion of the undergraduate course, a living allowance of S$4,300 per academic year (covering meals, transport, textbooks and course materials during academic semester) and a separate full accommodation allowance during academic semester based on the different room rates at each university or designated hostel.

How to apply for this scholarship ?

Application for the Singapore Scholarship must be submitted on the prescribed application form (The application form and supporting documents must be of A4 size and printed on one side only). Please contact the Singapore Embassy/ High Commission/Consulate-General in your capital city for a copy of the Singapore Scholarship brochure and application form. You may click here for a softcopy of the application form for AY 10/11. For Indonesian applicants, please click here for for a softcopy of the application form for AY 10/11.
Applicants will be required to submit a typed-written essay of about 300-500 words.

The essay is an important part of your application.

All supporting documents have to be attached. Those supporting documents that are not in English must have a certified translation in English. Translation and certification of transcripts and academic records have to be done by your educational institutions.

Applications must be endorsed and submitted by their respective ASEAN Governments. The relevant agencies to endorse the application are:

Brunei Darussalam- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT)

Cambodia- Contact Person: Mrs Kan Neary Ministry of Education Youth and Sport (MOEYS) Cultural Relations and Scholarships Department

Indonesia- Contact Person: Bpk. Drs. Hawignyo Bureau of Foreign Co-operation Department of National Education
Gedung C, Lantal 6
Jl Jend. Sudirman
Senayan
Jakarta
Tel No: 001-6221- 571 1144 ext 2603
Fax No: 001-6221- 574 6395
Contact person: Ibu Yun Widiati, SH

Lao People's Democratic Republic- Mr Sengsomphone Viravouth Director General Department of Planning and International Cooperation
Ministry of Education
Vientiane
Lao PDR
Tel No: 214722
Fax No: 216006

Malaysia- Public Service Department, Training Division OR Respective schools of the applicants
Myanmar- Contact Person: Nay Pyi Daw (Foreign Economic Relations Department) Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development Foreign Economic Relations Department Building No (1)
Nay Pyi Daw
Tel: 067-407342
Fax: 067-407027

Philippines- Contact Person: Ms Pervin Mukhi Embassy of the Republic of Singapore 505 Rizal Drive Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City Republic of the Philippines Tel No: (632) 856 9922 loc 105.

Thailand- Contact Person: Ms Komutee Yamolanan Ministry of Education Bureau of International Cooperation

Vietnam- Mr Tran Ba Viet Dung Director General International Relations Department Ministry of Education and Training 49 Dai Co Viet Street, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 3869 3224, Fax: (84-4) 3869 3243

Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. Documents submitted separately from applications will also not be considered.

Please also note that most shortlisted nominees will take the entrance examinations set by NTU or NUS. All shortlisted nominees will also have to undergo an interview conducted by interviewers from NTU , NUS and SMU. The entrance examinations and interviews will be conducted in the respective ASEAN countries.

The decision of the Singapore Government on the selection of Singapore Scholarship recipients is final.

For more information on the Singapore Scholarship, please check our website: http://www.scp.gov.sg or contact the Singapore Embassy, High Commission or Consulate-General in your country. You may also write in to:

The Singapore Scholarship
Technical Cooperation Directorate
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tanglin
Singapore 248163
Tel No: (65) 6379 8000
Fax No: (65) 6479 3357
Email: mfa_scp@mfa.gov.sg


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Singapore: 2010 Nanyang Fellows Programme at Nanyang Business School

Overview

The Nanyang Fellows Programme was launched in 1998 by Dr Tony Tan. Since then courses are conducted annually with an optimum cohort of around 20-30 students. The small size enhances learning and interaction on a personal level.

In this 12-month full-time programme, the Nanyang Fellow will spend ten and a half months at the Nanyang Business School in Singapore, three weeks at MIT’s Sloan School of Management in Boston and two weeks in Wharton, University of Pennsylvania. The programme also includes a compulsory Business Study Mission (BSM) in a carefully selected country around the world. The programme also includes a Leadership Seminar Series where you will gain privileged insights from the experiences of top business and government leaders through closed-door dialogues.

Why study in this programme?

The Nanyang Fellows Programme is a highly prestigious and first-rate MBA programme. The programme will be suited for you if you have strong talent and leadership potential that makes you stand out in your organization.

The design of this programme is unique and distinctive as follows:

•An elite MBA programme that draws from the 3 top business schools in the world (NBS, MIT Sloan & Wharton)
•Cutting-edged residential programmes: Sustainability in MIT Sloan; Leadership & Finance in Wharton.
•Learn and immerse in the US business environment and culture
•Experience and study the business environment and culture of a 3rd country (BSM)
•Gain privileged insights and wisdom from top Asian and international CEOs and leaders (Leadership Seminar Series)
•Build lasting friendships with other bright and dynamic leaders like yourself, including those from emerging economies
•Unleash and extend your leadership potential


Who should attend?

The Nanyang Fellows Programme is crafted specially for those preparing for the pinnacle of leadership in their organisations.

Here is the typical Nanyang Fellow profile:

•Capable and highly-talented mid-career executive (mostly in their mid-30s or early 40s)
•Has at least 8 years of management or senior professional experience
•Personally endorsed by their CEO (or equivalent)
•Fully or partially sponsored by their organizations
•From ASEAN, Asia or other parts of the world
Requirements

As Singapore’s elite MBA, the Nanyang Fellows Programme admission requirements are rigorous. You are required to meet all of the following criteria:

•A good bachelor’s degree
•At least 8 years of management or senior professional experience
•Demonstrated fluency in English and a good score in TOEFL or IELTS (for international applicants who’s medium of instruction is not in English at tertiary level)
•Recommendation from your organisation’s CEO or equivalent

Interviews

We may invite you for an interview, at our discretion, after you have submitted your application. This interview is to help us better appreciate you to ensure that the programme is appropriate for you.The interview may be conducted over the phone or on campus.

Criteria

The Nanyang Fellows Programme attracts only the top talent from the East. As such, we are highly selective in handpicking individuals to be part of this programme. While we look for leadership potential, strong academic capability and good personal qualities (ethics, integrity and social responsibility), we also try to ensure a good diversity of backgrounds to add to the richness of this programme.

Leadership Potential

The Nanyang Fellows Programme is for future leaders, and we want to ensure that all participants have proven leadership potential. We will carefully assess your leadership potential through your application essay, referees’ testimonials and interview outcome.

Strong Academic Capability

We look for candidates who have strong proven academic performance, as the intellectual demands of this programme are rigorous and require excellent analytical abilities and good communication skills. Apart from good academic record, we will also consider your GMAT (if any) and TOEFL scores to evaluate your academic abilities.

Character and Personal Qualities

As a future leader, we expect from you the highest levels of personal integrity and character. As you will be learning and working closely with other Fellows, we expect qualities of mutual respect and civil decorum, and the genuine desire to share and contribute towards community fellowship and cooperation, fostering camaraderie and furthering friendship and goodwill amongst all.

Application Procedure

To apply for the Nanyang Fellows Programme, you will need to complete the online application form.

While the full application can be submitted online, supporting documents can be couriered, faxed or mailed.

In the online form, you will be asked to provide some information, including:

•Education, academic qualifications and awards
•Employment history, including your professional and managerial experience
•Professional qualifications, memberships and awards
•Details of your international experience
•TOEFL or IELTS score (for international applicants) and GMAT score (if any)
•Contact information of 2 referees
•4 short essays on your goals, accomplishments, etc.
You will also be asked to submit the following documents by postal mail:

•Résumé
•Degree scroll (and notary translated copy if it is not in English)
•Academic transcripts (and notary translated copy if it is not in English)
•GMAT report (if any)
•TOEFL or IELTS report (for international applicants)
•Company endorsement letter and/or evidence of financial support
•NRIC (Singaporeans) or valid passport (international applicants)
•Passport-size photograph
You may also send us the above documents (and the 2 referee reports) by mail to the following address:

The Director
The Nanyang Fellows Programme
Nanyang Business School
Block S3, B2A-39
Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798

After submitting the online form, you will be given an application number when you finish. You may use this number when you contact us regarding your application.

What to expect next

Due to the huge amount of application received, we will contact you within 2 week of your submission if you are short-listed.

Fees & Period of Study

The tuition fee for the programme is S$68,000/- (Sixty-Eight Thousand Singapore Dollars) and covers the academic year from July of the current year to June of the following year(see the academic calendar).

The tuition fee covers the tuition at NBS-NTU, MIT Sloan and Wharton; one Overseas Business Studies Mission (airfare, transportation, accommodation and limited meals), computer fees and examination fees. The fee is payable in one lump sum upon successful registration.

The fee does not include the cost of airfare (country of origin to Singapore; Singapore to homeland; Singapore to USA), transportation and accommodation in Singapore and USA.

An enrolment fee of S$1000/- (One Thousand Singapore Dollars) is payable upon acceptance of the offer of admission. The enrolment fee is non-refundable but is deductible against the tuition fee upon successful registration.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

We offer attractive scholarships on a competitive basis to outstanding international candidates of exceptional ability and sterling track record. The scholarship provides each scholar with full or partial tuition fee waiver.

Financial aid is awarded to successful scholarship applicants in financial need, with a modest monthly stipend, air passage(s) and/or overseas accommodation. The specific value and coverage may vary.

There is no bond or obligation for the scholar to be employed by NTU or in Singapore. You may apply for a scholarship and financial aid concurrently with your application.

Note: application for scholarship for the intake of 2010/2011 will cease on 31 January 2010

The Nanyang Fellows Programme
Nanyang Business School
Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Avenue
S3-B2A-39
Singapore 639798

Email : fellows@ntu.edu.sg
Tel : (65) 6790-4779/ 6790-6413 /6790-4803
Fax : (65) 6791 8522
Website : http://www.nfp.ntu.edu.sg


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Australia: PhD Scholarship investigating YOUTH SUICIDE - Australian Rotary Health

Overview

Australian Rotary Health is a multi-district project for Rotary in Australia, with over 1,150 Rotary clubs and 38,000 Rotarians supporting it. Australian Rotary Health has channelled more than $22 million into Australian research projects over its 25-year history. Since its inception, Australian Rotary Health’s emphasis has been on community health. Australian Rotary Health has previously invested in research projects looking at Cot Death, Adolescent Health, Family Health, as well as the Ross River Virus, Malaria, Bowel Cancer screening, First Aid and Emergency Care Research. Australian Rotary Health’s Funding Partners Program has invested over $1 million in the best and brightest minds in fields as diverse as Motor Neuron Disease, Child Wellbeing, Suicide, Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s and most of the Cancers.

Objectives of Australian Rotary Health

• To provide financial support for research projects conducted in Australia, which have the potential to enhance the health of the community.

• To stimulate research activities within Australia by facilitating communication between participants in specified fields.

• To support specific research fields for a minimum of three years.

Applicants for this scholarship must be eligible to undertake a PhD program in New South Wales, Australia.


Applications will be evaluated on the following:
• Academic Record.
• Quality of the Proposed Research.
• Suitability of the Intended Supervisors and Institution.
• Suitability of the Applicant for Research Training.
• Relevance to Community-Based Interventions.

Instructions for Applicants
• Applications must be relevant to the field of Youth Suicide Research.

• It is intended that Australian Rotary Health/Rotary Club of Parramatta City Scholarship will provide salary and incidental support for a postgraduate student who is undertaking full-time research in an area of research relevant to Youth Suicide.

• The annual value of the Australian Rotary Health/Rotary Club of Parramatta City Scholarship is $25,000. The award will be made for one year in the first instance but can be extended for a maximum of three and a half years (total) upon receipt of satisfactory annual progress reports.

• Payments are restricted by Income Tax authorities to entities endorsed as a deductible gift recipient under subdivision 30-Ba of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

• To qualify, projects must be undertaken within a university, public hospital, research institute or other body approved under Section 78 of the Income Assessment Act.

• Only applicants about to commence, or already those engaged in their first year of a PhD are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.


Scholarship Conditions
Specific conditions may be laid down in some instances at the discretion of the Board and/or its Research Committee.

• Applicants must be FULL-TIME students and not be receiving an additional scholarship. Additional salaried work must not exceed NHMRC guidelines. Applicants enrolled in a combined degree are not eligible.

Reports:
• Annual progress reports are required on a prescribed form. These reports will be used for public relations and to assist the Research Committee if further funding is sought. A final report including a copy of the thesis is to be submitted on completion of the project.

Acknowledgement:
• All publications or presentations emanating from an approved project must acknowledge Australian Rotary Health and copies must be forwarded to Australian Rotary Health.

Notification
• All applicants, whether they are successful or unsuccessful, will be notified by mail in January/February 2010. All applicants who are successful with another scholarship application must advise Australian Rotary Health immediately.

Eligibility Requirement:
• Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have Permanent Resident Status and not be under bond to any foreign government. Applicants are to provide, where appropriate, evidence of resident status.

How to Apply
• Failure to follow these instructions concerning the application form could prejudice the success of your application.

• The application should be complete in itself. Do not assume that the person reading it will have access to any of your previous applications.

• It is in your interest to be precise and concise in your application. Do not add annexes or other documents to this application except those requested.

• The minimum size typeface to be used is 12pt.

• Do not change page divisions.

• Important references to other publications in the field should be quoted so the assessors can relate the importance of the application to the field in general.

• Applicants and supervisors should list their own publications over the past five years. Quote only those references that have been accepted or have been published in refereed journals.

• The original plus five copies of (i) the typed application, (ii) academic transcript and (iii) curriculum vitae should be sent by mail (DO NOT send your application by fax or e-mail) to Australian Rotary Health, through the Administrative Officer of your Institution. Late applications will not be considered.

• Attach official academic transcripts and an institutional key to grading system used at the end of the application.

• The scholarship applicant must arrange for THREE referees reports to be sent DIRECTLY to Australian Rotary Health by the due date of the application. These may be submitted electronically.

All correspondence and enquiries should be addressed to:
Australian Rotary Health: PO Box 3455, Parramatta, NSW, 2124
Email: admin@australianrotaryhealth.org.au

Closing date for applications: 18th December, 2009
Applications received after this date will not be considered


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Australia: PhD Scholarship in Prostate Cancer - Australian Rotary Health

Overview

Australian Rotary Health is a multi-district project for Rotary in Australia, with over 1,150 Rotary clubs and 38,000 Rotarians supporting it. Australian Rotary Health has channelled more than $22 million into Australian research projects over its 25-year history. Since its inception, Australian Rotary Health’s emphasis has been on community health. Australian Rotary Health has previously invested in research projects looking at Cot Death, Adolescent Health, Family Health, as well as the Ross River Virus, Malaria, Bowel Cancer screening, First Aid and Emergency Care Research. Australian Rotary Health’s Funding Partners Program has invested over $1 million in the best and brightest minds in fields as diverse as Motor Neuron Disease, Child Wellbeing, Suicide, Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s and most of the Cancers.

Objectives of Australian Rotary Health

• To provide financial support for research projects conducted in Australia, which have the potential to enhance the health of the community.

• To stimulate research activities within Australia by facilitating communication between participants in specified fields.

• To support specific research fields for a minimum of three years.


Applicants for this scholarship must be eligible to undertake a PhD program in New South Wales, Australia.


Applications will be evaluated on the following:
• Academic Record.
• Quality of the Proposed Research.
• Suitability of the Intended Supervisors and Institution.
• Suitability of the Applicant for Research Training.
• Relevance to Community-Based Interventions.

Instructions for Applicants
• Applications must be relevant to the field of Prostate Cancer Research.

• It is intended that Australian Rotary Health/Rotary Club of Parramatta City Scholarship will provide salary and incidental support for a postgraduate student who is undertaking full-time research in an area of research relevant to Prostate Cancer.

• The annual value of the Australian Rotary Health/Rotary Club of Parramatta City Scholarship is $25,000. The award will be made for one year in the first instance but can be extended for a maximum of three and a half years (total) upon receipt of satisfactory annual progress reports.

• Payments are restricted by Income Tax authorities to entities endorsed as a deductible gift recipient under subdivision 30-Ba of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

• To qualify, projects must be undertaken within a university, public hospital, research institute or other body approved under Section 78 of the Income Assessment Act.

• Only applicants about to commence, or already those engaged in their first year of a PhD are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.


Scholarship Conditions
Specific conditions may be laid down in some instances at the discretion of the Board and/or its Research Committee.

• Applicants must be FULL-TIME students and not be receiving an additional scholarship. Additional salaried work must not exceed NHMRC guidelines. Applicants enrolled in a combined degree are not eligible.

Reports:
• Annual progress reports are required on a prescribed form. These reports will be used for public relations and to assist the Research Committee if further funding is sought. A final report including a copy of the thesis is to be submitted on completion of the project.

Acknowledgement:
• All publications or presentations emanating from an approved project must acknowledge Australian Rotary Health and copies must be forwarded to Australian Rotary Health.

Notification
• All applicants, whether they are successful or unsuccessful, will be notified by mail in January/February 2010. All applicants who are successful with another scholarship application must advise Australian Rotary Health immediately.

Eligibility Requirement:
• Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have Permanent Resident Status and not be under bond to any foreign government. Applicants are to provide, where appropriate, evidence of resident status.

How to Apply
• Failure to follow these instructions concerning the application form could prejudice the success of your application.

• The application should be complete in itself. Do not assume that the person reading it will have access to any of your previous applications.

• It is in your interest to be precise and concise in your application. Do not add annexes or other documents to this application except those requested.

• The minimum size typeface to be used is 12pt.

• Do not change page divisions.

• Important references to other publications in the field should be quoted so the assessors can relate the importance of the application to the field in general.

• Applicants and supervisors should list their own publications over the past five years. Quote only those references that have been accepted or have been published in refereed journals.

• The original plus five copies of (i) the typed application, (ii) academic transcript and (iii) curriculum vitae should be sent by mail (DO NOT send your application by fax or e-mail) to Australian Rotary Health, through the Administrative Officer of your Institution. Late applications will not be considered.

• Attach official academic transcripts and an institutional key to grading system used at the end of the application.

• The scholarship applicant must arrange for THREE referees reports to be sent DIRECTLY to Australian Rotary Health by the due date of the application. These may be submitted electronically.

• All correspondence and enquiries should be addressed to:
Australian Rotary Health: PO Box 3455, Parramatta, NSW, 2124
Email: admin@australianrotaryhealth.org.au

Closing date for applications: 18th December, 2009
Applications received after this date will not be considered

Forward the original plus 5 copies by post to
Australian Rotary Health
PO Box 3455, Parramatta, NSW, 2124
Email: admin@australianrotaryhealth.org.au
Internet: www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au


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Australia: The Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship For Honours in Political Science

Overview

Established in the year 2000 by the Federal Government, The Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship is Australia’s most prestigious scholarship for Indigenous Australians to study Honours in Political Science or related subjects at any Australian university. One Neville Bonner Scholarship is awarded each year.

Field of Study

Political Science may be broadly interpreted to include such subjects as government, political geography, political history, political anthropology and political economics. In addition, the Selection Committee may also consider application from other subject areas consistent with the broad aim of the Scholarship.

Scholarship Value

The Scholarship is equivalent in value to the Australian Postgraduate Award (in the year of award) paid over the period of the Scholarship, which is two consecutive academic semesters of full-time study or pro rata over two years for approved part-time study. In 2010 the APA is projected to be valued at $22,500. The Scholarship also includes up front payments of the HECS amounts relevant to the Honours year of study.

Whilst the receipt of the Scholarship will not preclude the Scholarship holder from receiving some ABSTUDY benefits, all Scholarship funds received by the Scholarship holder will be considered under the personal (student) income test for ABSTUDY purposes. The HECS portion of the Scholarship (paid upfront by the Scholarship Administrator) will not affect ABSTUDY eligibility.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply for the 2010 Neville Bonner Scholarship, candidates must:

•be Indigenous Australians of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are accepted as such by the Indigenous Australian community in which they live or have lived;
•be Australian citizens;and
•be currently enrolled or have been enrolled in a course of study leading to the award of a Degree of Bachelor with majors relevant to the enrolment in an Honours year in politics or political science or related subjects at a recognised Australian university.


Candidates must also have been offered a place in Honours in 2010 or have good reason to believe they will be offered a place.

Application Process

Candidates must complete the Application Form and submit it with the requested documents (as specified in the Application Form) including their original academic transcript/s and a letter of acceptance into the Honours program.
A letter from an Indigenous community leader or member (or other documentation) that confirms your status as an Indigenous Australian is also required to support your application. Alternatively, it would also be acceptable for one of your referees to confirm your identity as an Indigenous Australian in their report or reference. Candidates also need to write a personal statement of up to two A4 pages in support of their application. This may include a description of your chosen honours topic, your service to the Indigenous community and your future aspirations.
Candidates may also submit a brief resume (up to two A4 pages).

Please read the Additional Information attached to the Application Form, which includes the Scholarship Terms and Conditions and some information on Neville Bonner. (The transcript of a Speech on Neville Bonner by the Hon Dr Brendan Nelson, then Minister for Education, Science and Training, is also available for reference).

Please contact the Scholarship Administrator if you wish to check whether you meet the eligibility criteria for the Scholarship, or if you have any questions.

Application Due Date

Applications and requested documentation (as stated in the Application Form) must be received by the Scholarship Administrator by 30 November 2009. Please do not sumbit additional information that has not been requested, as it will not be considered by the Selection Committee.

Referees

You need two academic referees who can comment on your suitability to undertake study at Honours level. Provide your academic referees with a copy of the Referee Report Form and write their contact details on your Application Form.

You also need one personal referee. This can be someone who is not related to you but who has known you for at least three years, who can write a letter on your personal qualities, extra-curricular activities, other interests and community involvement. Please refer to the Application Form for more details.

Honours admission

Acceptance into the Honours program at the relevant university is a prerequisite for the confirmation of the award of the Scholarship.

An applicant who is not currently a student of the University at which he or she wishes to undertake the Honours program must apply separately and concurrently for admission to that university.

Selection Process

The Selection Committee will consider the academic achievement of the student, the suitability of the applicant for an Honours year of study as assessed by the referees, the student’s aspirations including expressed interest in service to the Indigenous community, and other criteria as included from time to time by the Selection Committee and promulgated in the Application Form.

The award of the Scholarship is conditional on the successful applicant gaining entry into the Honours program.

For Further Information Contact

Ms Karen Holt, Scholarship Administrator and Selection Committee Secretary, Council and Boards Secretariat, 1.09 Chancelry Bld 10, The Australian National University, CANBERRA ACT 0200

Email: cabs.admin@anu.edu.au Phone: +61 2 6125 2825Fax: +61 2 6125 8524


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