Saturday, May 29, 2010

Australia: University of Sydney World Scholars Awards to Undertake a PhD Degree

Overview

The University of Sydney World Scholars awards provide opportunities for academically gifted PhD candidates who have developed innovative research projects to undertake a PhD degree at the University of Sydney with financial support. This prestigious award will attract high-quality research candidates from a broad range of countries and disciplines. Candidates will engage in progressive research whilst facilitating the development of strong bilateral research linkages between Australia and the rest of the world.

General Guidelines

World Scholars awards support the full cost of academic tuition fees for up to three (3) years on the terms set out in these Guidelines. The scholarship will also fund a travel contribution towards the cost of a return international airfare (as set out in the „Air Travel‟ section of the Scholarship Conditions, below).
Applications are invited from international students who are citizens of the following countries (“Participating Countries”):
- Asia: Cambodia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam
- Europe: France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United States
- Africa: Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda

Candidates will be required to take up the scholarship in the semester for which it is offered. Deferral of the scholarship will not be permitted.

Selection for World Scholars is highly competitive. Applicants will be chosen on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated research capability. It is important that applicants clearly address these selection criteria in their PhD application documentation.


The University is actively negotiating with governments and agencies in Participating Countries to identify possibilities for further support for World Scholars. Details of any agreements reached, together with the level of additional support available and any conditions associated therewith, will be posted on the University‟s website:
http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research/costs_scholarships/scholarships/index.shtml#world

Scholarship Benefits

A University of Sydney World Scholars award covers the following costs:
- full academic tuition fee costs for approved PhD study at the University of Sydney for up to three (3) years; and
- a travel contribution of up to AUD $1,250 each way towards the cost of a return air fare from the awardee‟s identified country of citizenship to Sydney.
Applicants should note that a World Scholars award does not include any living allowance, Overseas Student Health Cover, visa application costs, or any other costs other than those outlined above. All other costs must be met by the student. Applicants should not apply for World Scholars unless they know – at the time of application – that they are able to meet all costs not covered by this award.

Eligible candidates

Scholarships are available for new international students enrolling in a PhD at the University of Sydney, who hold citizenship of a Participating Country, and who meet all academic and English-language proficiency criteria required for admission to a PhD. In order to be considered for a World Scholars award, applicants must:

- be a citizen of a Participating Country;
- not be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia, or have applied for Australian permanent residency;
- meet all academic and English-language proficiency criteria for admission to their chosen PhD; and
- have a Firm Offer of Admission to a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Sydney commencing in Semester 1 2011, issued on or before 10 September 2010 (applicants with a Conditional Offer of Admission will not be considered).
Currently enrolled international students and other students of the University of Sydney are not eligible to apply for a World Scholars award. Please also note the further restrictions outlined in the „Scholarship Conditions‟ section of these Guidelines.

How to Apply

Applying for a World Scholars award is a two-stage process. Applicants must complete both stages, in order, as follows:

Stage 1: PhD application and admission

Candidates must lodge an application for a PhD degree, and obtain a Firm Offer of Admission, prior to lodging a World Scholars application.
Before lodging a PhD application, candidates are required to make contact with a potential academic supervisor and discuss their proposed research project. PhD candidates may search for a potential academic supervisor using the Research Supervisor Connect tool on the University of Sydney website:
http://sydney.edu.au/research/opportunities
Once candidates have made contact with a potential academic supervisor and prepared a research proposal, they should submit a Postgraduate Research Application Form.

This form can be downloaded from:

http://sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/forms/pgformresearch.pdf
Further information about the PhD application process can be found online:
http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research/admissions/index.shtml

The average processing time for PhD applications, once received at the University of Sydney, is six weeks. Some applications may take longer to process, particularly where insufficient documentation has been provided. PhD applications should be lodged no later than 31 July 2010. The University cannot guarantee that PhD applications lodged after this date will be assessed and issued with a Firm Offer of Admission in time for World Scholars consideration.
Candidates must have a Firm Offer of Admission to their chosen PhD issued on or before 10 September 2010 in order to proceed to Stage 2. A Conditional Offer of Admission is not sufficient.

Stage 2: Scholarship application

Candidates who have received a Firm Offer of Admission to a PhD issued on or before 10 September 2010 may proceed with a World Scholars application.
Once a Firm Offer of Admission has been received, candidates must complete and submit a University of Sydney World Scholars Application Form. This form can be found at the end of these Guidelines, or downloaded from:
http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research/costs_scholarships/scholarships/index.shtml#world

The completed University of Sydney World Scholars Application Form must be submitted in hard copy, via post or courier, to the following address:

University of Sydney World Scholars
International Development Officer (Scholarships and Grants)
Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International)
Room 204, Old Teachers‟ College – A22
The University of Sydney NSW 2006
Australia

Applications must be received no later than 17 September 2010. Applications received by fax or email, or with only a Conditional Offer of Admission, will not be considered.

To find its application, please click here


Source: http://scholarization.blogspot.com/2010/05/australia-university-of-sydney-world.html

Thursday, May 13, 2010

The ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodia

Overview

The ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodia is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced GCE A-Level (or equivalent) certificate.

The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar.

Students from Cambodia are welcome to apply for the ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodia to enter Singapore schools at the Secondary Three level. Candidates who are not short-listed for the scholarships will be considered for the Merit Awards.

Eligible Candidates

Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:

■ Nationals of Cambodia
■ Born between 1994 to 1996
■ Have completed at least Grade 10 of Senior High School / Upper Secondary
■ Performed consistently well in their examinations, in particular Mathematics and the Sciences
■ Offered English as a subject in Grade 10
■ Proficiency in English and a good record of participation in extra-curricular activities would be an advantage

Important Dates
Any dates given below are tentative and are subject to changes.

Application Period: 26 April to 7 June
Selection Test: Mid August
Selection Interview: Mid August
Award of Scholarship: September
Arrival of Scholar in Singapore: Early October

Candidates short-listed for the selection test/interview will be notified at least 1 week before the selection test/interview dates. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Application Procedure

There are 2 modes of application - online or hardcopy application. Each applicant should submit only ONE application. Please do not submit a hardcopy application if you have chosen to apply online and vice versa.

Online application

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. For online scholarship applications, please use the online application system.

Hardcopy application

Applicants who do not have internet access may obtain the hardcopy forms from the Cambodia Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.

Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport80 Norodom Boulevard,Phnom PenhCambodia
Please note that all hardcopy application forms must be verified and endorsed by the Cambodia Ministry of Education, Youth & Sports.

Alternatively, applicants may also print out a copy of the application form.

Important Note

All applicants are required to submit certified copies of the following items directly to the Singapore Ministry of Education:

(i) Birth Certificate;(ii) Identity Card / Passport (if any); and(iii) Final Year Examination Result Slips for the last two years
Ministry of EducationSchool Placement and Scholarships BranchLevel 3, Podium Block, 1 North Buona Vista Drive Singapore 138675

All applicants who submitted their applications online must indicate “ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodia” and their online application number (example: 2010KH33ANM-I0001) on the top left hand corner of the envelope.

All applicants who submitted hardcopy application forms must indicate “ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodia” on the top left hand corner of the envelope.

Original documents that are not in English must be translated; the translations must be accompanied by a photocopy of the original documents. Please do not send any original documents.

All applications and supporting documents should reach the Singapore Ministry of Education before the closing date.

Test and Interview City

The selection tests and interviews will be conducted in Phnom Penh.

Terms and Conditions

- Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) per annum with hostel accommodation
- Settling-in allowance of S$400 (once only)
- Economy class air passage to Singapore and back to home country upon completion of scholarship term
- Waiver of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
- Waiver of GCE O-Level and A-Level examination fees (once only, if applicable)
- Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
- Bridging courses (if applicable, in Singapore before start of course)
- There is no bond attached to the scholarship

Contact us

Ministry of Education, Singapore
1 North Buona Vista Drive
Singapore 138675
Tel: +65 68722220
Fax: +65 67755826
contact@moe.edu.sg


Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Japan: MEXT Scholarship for Study in Japan 2011 is now open for Cambodian Students

Overview

The Government of Japan (MEXT: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology) offers scholarships to Cambodian students who wish to study in Japan.

1. Category

There are 4 categories, as follows:

1)Research students

You must be under 35 years of age and a college graduate (includes prospective graduates). Or you must have completed 16 years of schooling.

2)Undergraduate university students

You must be at least 17 and under 22 years of age and have completed 12 years of school education or have completed courses in a school comparable to a high school (includes prospective graduates).

3)College of technology students

You must be at least 17 and under 22 years of age and have completed school education comparable to a high school (a minimum of 11 years beginning in primary school) education (includes prospective graduates).

4)Professional training college students

You must be at least 17 and under 22 years of age and have completed 12 years of schooling or have completed school education comparable to a Japanese high school (includes prospective graduates).

* For further information, please refer to:
Study in Japan Website: http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0302e.html


2. Application

Application forms and other related documents are downloadable from the following
website: http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0307e.html

*Past examination questions: http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0308e.html

3.Selection Process (All the schedule will be announced soon from the Embassy)

1) submitted application documents check
2) Written examinations
3) Interview ( will be announced to those who passed the written tests)

* The explanatory meeting will be held at CJCC at the middle of May
*For further information, please contact the Embassy [ Culture and information Section] from Monday and Friday, on 8:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:30.

E-mail : info.jpn@pp.mofa.go.jp
Source: http://scholarization.blogspot.com/2010/04/japan-mext-scholarship-for-study-in.html

USA: Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship for 2011-2012 for Cambodian Citizens

Overview

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the recruitment of the candidates for academic year 2011-2012 Humphrey Fellowship Program. This Fellowship brings accomplished mid-level professionals to the United States for a year of academic and professional work. Fellowships awarded under the Humphrey Fellowship Program are subject to the availability of funding.

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship is a one-year, non-degree program of combined academic and professional training for accomplished mid-level professionals who demonstrate strong potential for leadership. The fellowships are granted competitively to both public and private sector candidates with a commitment to public service in the fields of:

- Agriculture and Rural Development
- Communications/Journalism
- Economic Development
- Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
- Finance and Banking
- Higher Education Administration
- HIV/ADIS Policy and Prevention
- Human Resource Management
- Law and Human Rights
- Natural Resources and Environmental Policy, and Climate Change
- Public Health Policy and Management
- Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
- Substance abuse education, treatment, and prevention
- Teaching of English as a Foreign Language
- Technology Policy and Management
- Trafficking in persons policy and prevention
- Urban and Regional Planning

Eligible Candidates

Applicants must have the following qualifications:


commitment to public service and potential for advancement in their professions.
A minimum of five years of professional experience commensurate with the type of study and training experience they seek and should be policy rather than research or technically oriented.

Completed a university degree program requiring at least four years of full-time study in order to qualify for admission to U.S. programs of graduate study.
Proficiency in both written and spoken English with a minimum TOEFL test scores of 525 paper-based or 71 Internet-based. Candidates with lower scores may be nominated for the Long Term English Training.

Demonstrate the required experience, skills, and commitment while also indicating how they can benefit from this program in ways that they have not already experienced.

Persons are not eligible if they are:

- Recent university graduates, even if they have significant positions.
University teachers with no management responsibilities.

- Individuals who have attended a graduate school in the U.S. for one academic year or more during the seven years prior to August 2010.

- Individuals with other recent U.S. experience (more than six months during the five years prior to August 2010).

- The Humphrey Fellowship grants provide round-trip transportation to the United States, tuition fees and living expenses for full-time study. Grant provisions do not include financial support for dependents.

Applicants who do not already have an official TOEFL score of 525 or above should plan to take the TOEFL Institutional Testing Program (ITP) on June 19, 2010 at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Registration for the ITP is available through the Educational Advising Center at RUPP from Monday-Friday, with a registration deadline of June 14, 2010. Please contact Mr. Hang Chanthon for registration of the ITP at 023-884-320.

Application forms are available at the IIE website:

http://apply.embark.com/student/humphrey/fellowship/. Applicants need to create new account and follow the instructions outlined in this website before completing the application forms and other supporting documents. The deadline to submit the completed online applications is August 20, 2010. Applicants who are not able to access the online applications can contact Mr. Chau Sa at 023-728-248; email: chaus@state.gov for information about this program.

Source: http://scholarization.blogspot.com/2010/04/usa-hubert-h-humphrey-fellowship-for.html

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Japan: Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) for Cambodia

Scholarization is very honored to announce one prestigious scholarship, better known as JISPA, now available for developing countries. The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) was first introduced in 1993. It is funded by the Government of Japan, administered by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and conducted at various graduate schools in Japan. Its objective is to contribute to institutional capacity building in economic policymaking to promote the sustainable growth of emerging and developing economies in Asia and the Pacific. By training future macroeconomic managers in these countries, the JISPA aims to enable them to better formulate sound economic and financial stability policies needed for sustainable growth and development.
The JISPA targets highly motivated government officials who may serve as future macroeconomic policy makers with the capacity and vision to contribute effectively to the economic development of their countries. Scholarship awards are made on the basis of the candidate’s academic record and work background, mathematical and statistics skills, English language proficiency, and potential for contributing to the macroeconomic and financial management and economic development of their country. The assessment also includes qualities such as the candidate’s commitment to public service, willingness to learn, and openness to new ideas.

Target countries

Target Countries: Under current program guidelines, candidates must be a national of one of the following countries:

Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao P.D.R., Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pacific Island Countries, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
What's on offer
The scholarship covers tuition-related costs and most living expenses for the scholar herself/himself. Officials who receive the JISPA scholarship cannot accept other scholarships. Scholars are expected to devote full time to their studies while in Japan.
The program comprises two tracks: the partnership track and the open track. Because of the strong competition for scholarships, the JISPA is highly selective. In 2010-2011, a total of 30 new scholarships are available to candidates for the partnership track. There is no fixed limit on new scholarships for the open track, but generally only a small number of scholarships are awarded.
The Partnership Track
The partnership track of the JISPA allows scholars to study a specially designed graduate level course concentrating on macroeconomics at an IMF partnership university. In 2010, the partnership universities that will be accepting scholars are:
Partnership Universities National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS): one year program
International University of Japan (IUJ): two year programAll subjects, including the thesis component, are taught entirely in English.
The universities offer subjects that cover essential elements that will allow scholars to enter the macroeconomic policy dialogue at an international level. They also offer various optional subjects that will allow scholars to pursue their particular interests, relevant to the topic of their master’s thesis. This thesis component is considered one of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of the program.Subjects are taught by dedicated professors, many of whom have experience working as professionals of the IMF, World Bank, or other international institutions.
The application deadline for the partnership track is December 10, 2009. After an initial screening of applications, select candidates will be contacted by the IMF to arrange an interview, which is typically done in-country with representatives from the partnership universities. A math and/or English examination may also be administered at this time. Final selection will be made on the basis of the in-country interview, math and English competencies, the application form, and any other supplementary information. (please see the application guidelines for the partnership track for the complete information).

Application procedures
1. Completed application form: The applicant for the partnership track is requested to apply through the online application system. (The on-line application will be made available by the mid-October, 2009.) The blank application form can be reviewed for reference only.

2. Official transcripts and official copies of diplomas or degree certificates from all undergraduate and graduate schools: An official copy means a certified copy of the original document with an official seal obtained from the administration office of the university attended. Copies attested by organizations/persons not having notarized/legal bearing will not be accepted.

3. Two reference letters: References should be from applicants’ supervisor at work and/or an 3cademic advisor or professor.

4. TOEFL/IELTS certificate (if available): The TOEFL/IELTS test score must be from an examination taken after December 10, 2007. If a score is unavailable, the applicant will be requested to sit for a TOEFL/IELTS examination prior to receiving a final decision on the scholarship award.All submitted application material must be presented in English or be accompanied by an official English translation. The material will be considered under the control of the IMF and provided to the relevant school(s) and the Government of Japan as it sees appropriate. None of the material will be returned to applicants.
* Yokohama National University (YNU) accepts new scholars every other year. It will not accept any new scholars for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Open Track:
Application Guidelines
Application Guidelines For Open Track
Application deadlineEligibility requirementsApplication proceduresApplication deadlineThere is no application deadline. Applications are accepted and reviewed year-round.Eligibility requirements

Work: Candidates should also currently work for one of the following or related agencies:central bank, ministry of economy, ministry of finance, ministry of planning/development, ministry of trade/commerce, tax administration, or national statistics bureau.The program will also consider officials working in other areas of government that have a significant impact on the formulation or implementation of macroeconomic policy.
Education Background: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent with at least 16 years of formal education. Names of schools and attending dates beginning from primary school must be listed in the application. In some cases, 15 years of formal education may be accepted if there is an official explanation (a country’s particular educational system or other exceptional circumstances).
English proficiency: Applicants must have an English language proficiency, which needs to be demonstrated as equivalent to or more than an official TOEFL score of 550, CBT213, or iBT79-80. If TOEFL scores are not available, then an overall IELTS score of at least 6.0 can be substituted.
Admission to the University: The applicants must be accepted in a graduate-level program in an appropriate discipline. The scholars who have already commenced their studies in Japan may be also considered by the IMF.Application procedures1. Completed application form (preferably typed).
2. Official transcripts and official copies of diplomas or degree certificates from all undergraduate and graduate schools: An official copy means a certified copy of the original document with an official seal obtained from the administration office of the university attended. Copies attested by organizations/persons not having notarized/legal bearing will not be accepted.
3. Two reference letters: References should be from applicants’ supervisor at work and/or an academic advisor or professor.
4. TOEFL/IELTS certificate (if available): The TOEFL/IELTS test score must be from an examination taken after December 10, 2007. If a score is unavailable, the applicant will be requested to sit for a TOEFL/IELTS examination prior to receiving a final decision on the scholarship award (English Program only).
5. Admission letter or enrollment certificate of the University of Choice.

All submitted application material must be presented in English or be accompanied by an official English translation. The material will be considered under the control of the IMF and provided to the relevant school(s) and the Government of Japan as it sees appropriate. None of the material will be returned to applicants.Application material should be sent by mail to the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (see address below).
Application Notice:The application for the partnership-track in 2010-2011 academic year is now open. An on-line application will be made available by the mid-October, 2009.
For further information on the application procedure, please contact:

Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia
IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
21st Floor Fukoku-Seimei Building
2-2-2 Uchisaiwai-cho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011, Japan
Tel. +81 3 3597-6708
Fax +81 3 3597-6705
Email: jisais@imf.org

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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

VLIR-UOS Training and Master Scholarship Program for Developing Countries, Belgium

Scholarization is very pleased to announce VLIR-UOS's prestigious Scholarships. VLIR-UOS (Flemish Interuniversity Council – University Development Cooperation) is responsible for managing and making policy on the university development cooperation funds of Belgium’s Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGDC). VLIR-UOS funds and facilitates academic cooperation between Flemish higher education institutions and their partners in developing countries through programmes and projects that share and develop knowledge and expertise.
Training Program
VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to students from developing countries so that they can follow a training programme in Belgium. These scholarships cover all related expenses. Every year, VLIR-UOS awards up to 70 scholarships to training participants

Master Program

VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to students from developing countries so that they can follow a master’s programme in Belgium. These scholarships cover all related expenses. Every year, VLIR-UOS awards up to 180 scholarships to first-year master’s students.

International Training Programmes 2010
Beekeeping for Poverty Alleviation
Governing for Development: Evolving Opportunities and Challenges for Development Actors under the Paris Declaration
International Training Programme in Dairy Technology, from Rural to Industrial Level
Political Economy of the Great Lakes: Towards inclusive Development
Scientific and Technological Information Management in Universities and Libraries: an Active Training Environment 10 (Stimulate 10)
Technology for Integrated Water Management

International Master Programmes 2010-2011
Master of Development Evaluation and Management
Master of Globalisation and Development
Master of Governance and Development
Master of Human Settlements

International Master Programmes 2010-2012
Master of Aquaculture
Master of Biostatistics
Master of Ecological Marine Management (ECOMAMA)
Master of Environmental Sanitation
Master of Food TechnologyMaster of Human Ecology
Master of Molecular Biology (IPMB)
Master of Nematology
Master of Nutrition and Rural Development,Main Subject: Human Nutrition
Master of Physical Land Resources
Master of Water Resources Engineering

Application and selection procedure

Applicants applying both for academic admission and for a VLIR-UOS scholarship need to consider both the admission requirements and the scholarship criteria.Applicants applying for academic admission but not for a scholarship, simply need to consider the admission requirements from the host university where the programme is organised.

The host university is in charge of the academic admission of applications. Study results will be taken into consideration during the selection but relevant professional experience and prospects for applying the acquired insights after return to the country are the most important academic selection criteria. The academic admission requirements are specific for every programme.

Consult the requirements from the programme you choose at the list of programmes of
The scholarship selection is carried out by a joint selection commission of VLIR-UOS and the host university. The host university – not the applicant! – forwards the applications for a scholarship to the VLIR-UOS secretariat after the academic admission. The VLIR-UOS scholarship criteria are taken into consideration. These criteria consist of, on the one hand, qualification criteria which need to be fulfilled in any case by all scholarship applicants and, on the other hand, of selection criteria that are evaluated by the selection committee.
The VLIR-UOS scholarship criteria can be found in a download at the bottom of this page.All applicants will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of their application. Applicants, who are accepted both academically and for the scholarship, will be contacted by e-mail by VLIR-UOS and the host university at the latest on 15 May 2010. Applicants who are not selected academically will be informed by the host university.

Scholarship application deadlines:

Master’s programme: 1 February 2010 Training programme: 1 February 2010 except the training about the Great Lakes (30 November 2009)

This is how you apply

1. Choose ONE training programme or ONE master programme you wish to apply for. Notice that YOU CAN APPLY FOR ONLY ONE PROGRAMME FOR THE COMING ACADEMIC YEAR, so choose carefully! You cannot increase your chances by trying to apply for more than one programme, as the system will not allow you to apply for more than one programme. Should you try to apply for more than one programme, your data will appear more than once in our central database and all your applications will be inadmissible;
2. Fill in your data in the tool (prescreening form) provided on this website, at the bottom of the page that gives more information about the programme you choose to apply for from the list of programmes of international training or master's programmes;
3. Upon completion of the input of your data, you will automatically receive an e-mail with a link to the correct application form from the host university that is organising the programme you choose;
4. Applications should no longer be sent to the VLIR-UOS Scholarship Office. They should be sent directly to the host university where the programme is organised. Applications sent to VLIR-UOS will not be considered;
5. The application form, together with all required documents (instructions can be found on the application form from the host university), should reach the admission office from the host university where the chosen programme is organised before the application deadline;
6. Applications that are incomplete, illegible or that reach the admission office from the host university after the deadline will be automatically rejected.

Only residents and nationals of the following countries are eligible for a VLIR-UOS scholarship:
Africa
Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Asia

Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Palestinian Administered Areas, Philippines, Vietnam
Latin America
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, Peru, Surinam

Contact
VLIR-UOS,
Bolwerksquare 1a,1050 Brussel
Tel +32 (0)2 289 05 50, Fax +32 (0)2 514 72 77,
E-mail info[at]vliruos.be
Website: http://www.scholarships.vliruos.be/

From: http://scholarization.blogspot.com/2009/10/belgium-vlir-uos-training-and-master.html

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

2010 Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) is now open for Cambodia

Scholarization: Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) was first implemented in the Kingdom of Cambodia for Japanese fiscal year (JFY) 2001 by the assistance of the Government of Japan.

The objective of JDS Program in Cambodia is to provide nationals of Cambodia with opportunities for academic research at Japanese higher educational institutions (hereinafter refereed to as "universities") in order to support the Royal Government of Cambodia in its efforts to facilitate its own plans for human resources development, mainly for capacity building and institutional building. And thereby it extends and enhances the bilateral relationship between Cambodia and Japan.The JDS Program targets young Public Servants and others who are expected to engage in formulating and implementing social and economic development plans with the potential to play leadership roles in their specialties after their return to Cambodia as well as to become leaders in Cambodia in the 21st century. Under this program, Master courses in English at Japanese universities will be provided mainly for the Public Servant.

Remarks for JDS Cambodia 2010
From Japanese Fiscal Year 2009, it wasdecided that the open recruitment of candidates is NOT implemented. Instead,only the applications from those who are officially nominated by responsibleorganizations (so called, "Nominate Organization") are accepted to theprogram.Therefore, applications from those who are NOT officially nominated bythe designated Nominate Organizations will NOT be accepted.This system appliesfor all applicants, Public Servant and Private Sector, so the application isaccepted as long as the applicants are officially nominated.

For the JDS project in Cambodia, the “Components (≒Development issue to study)" are set as follows. In addition, mainly Ministries are set under the each component as "Nominate Organization and all applicants must be nominated by one of the Nominate Organizations in order to apply for JDS.(See "Application Guideline" in detail).

Click here for detail research area (Microsoft Word / 39KB)

Qualifications and requirements

1) Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of Cambodia

2) Age:Applicants shall be between the ages of 22 and 34 as of 1st April, 2010. (Born on/after 2nd April 1975 and on/before 1st April 1988) *For the development issue "Improvement of the Quality of Basic Health Care Service", the age requirement shall be between the ages of 22 and 39 as of April 1, 2010 (Born on/after 2nd April 1970 and on/before April 1st, 1988) if an applicant holds bachelor of Medical Doctor.

3) Academic Background:University graduate (Bachelor Holder)

4) Work Experience:Public Servant: More than 2 years of working experience as a public servantOthers: More than 2 years of full-time working experience

5) Language Proficiency:TOEFL 500 / IELTS 5.5 or equivalent is preferable (not required)

6) Health:Applicants must be in good mental and physical health(Those who passed first selection will undergo a medical check-up at the time of second selection in Phnom Penh)

7) Ineligibility:Applicants who is currently receiving (or is scheduled to receive) another scholarship such as the Government of Japan (Monbu-kagakusho) scholarship, a scholarship from a private-sector organization, etc. shall NOT be eligible for selection as JDS fellow.Applicant who have obtained master's degree or higher in overseas under the support of foreign scholarship.


Exclusion of military personnel:Applicants must not be serving in the military. (Military personnel and military civilian employees registered on he active list are not eligible to apply for admission. Personnel on temporary leave from the active list shall also be ineligible for admission. However, Personnel in compulsory military service are eligible)

8) Others:Successful candidates of the final selection must submit a pledge to The Royal Government of Cambodia to commit to follow the rules for JDS scholarship fellows. If a fellow violates any article of the pledge, the scholarship can be cancelled and other necessary steps will be taken.

Component and University

Legal and Judicial Development

Nagoya UniversityGraduate School of Law (PDF / 516KB)Improving Local and Central

Administrative Functions

International University of JapanGraduate School of International Relations (PDF / 873KB)

Developing Closer International Relationship between Asian Countries

University of TsukubaGraduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (PDF / 212KB)

Improving of Social and Economic Infrastructure

Hiroshima University Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (PDF / 1.04MB)

Promotion of Economy and Industry Development

Nagoya University Graduate School of International Development (PDF / 306KB)

Agriculture and Rural Development

Kyushu University Graduate School of Bioresearch and Bioenvironmental Sciences (PDF / 225KB)

Improvement of the Quality of Basic Health Care Service

Waseda University Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (PDF / 282KB)

Support for the Education Sector

Hiroshima University Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (PDF / 1.04MB)

Application Procedure

Applicants must fill out completely an application form, and receive nomination letter from designated Nominate Organizations referring to its Application Procedure in the Application Guidelines.

Deadline of application: by 17:00 Tuesday, 15th September, 2009

Place to submit:

JICE JDS Project Office in Cambodia

- Application documents sent by FAX or email is NOT accepted

- Application after the closing date and time is NOT accepted

- Imperfect application documents are NOT accepted

- Application documents are NOT returned under any circumstances

- Direct inquiry to the universities is NOT allowed to avoid confusion in the universities.Selecting Procedure

[For detail, please refer Selection Procedure in the Application Guidelines.]

a. Submission of application documents with Nomination Letter by Tuesday 17:00, 15th September, 2009

b. Qualification Check;JICE JDS Office carries out qualification screening and checks all required application documents.

c. 1st Selection (Document screening)Application documents and research plans will be sent to Japan and examined by professors of the accepting universities where the candidates are supposed to study a development issue (component) they choose.

d. Basic learning ability test; (This NOT a selection)During the period of 1st Selection, all candidates are required to take English proficiency test (ITP-TOEFL) in Phnom Penh on 3 Oct, 2009.Part of the candidates may be required to take Mathematical aptitude test depending on the request of the Universities..

e.Medical check-up; (This NOT a selection)The candidates who pass the 1st selection must take Medical Check-Up in Phnom Penh arranged by JICE in the middle of October, 2009.Regardless a result of selection, the candidates can be disqualified depending on the result of Medical Check-Up.

f. 2nd Selection (Technical Interview)The candidates will take Technical Interview in Phnom Penh conducted by interviewers of the accepting universities in the middle of end of Oct, 2009.

g. 3rd Selection (Comprehensive Interview)The candidates will take Comprehensive Interview in Phnom Penh conducted by representatives of the JDS Operating Committee in the middle of Nov., 2009.

h. After the selectionFinal selected candidates will be required to prepare for necessary documents including JDS Pledge so as to commit to join JDS program officially.Pre-departure orientations will be held occasionally depending on necessity.Pre-departure training or assignments might be provided by some of the accepting universities

i. Admission procedureFinal selected candidates will be required to fill in an admission form provided by each accepting universities.When the document is officially admitted by the accepting universities, and when Government of Japan and Government make agreement, the final selected candidates are finally regarded as "JDS fellow".

j. Departure for JapanJDS fellows are scheduled to depart for Japan in summer (Aug - Sept, 2010).JDS fellows are scheduled to enter the respective universities in autumn (Sept - Oct, 2010).Where to get application forms-Place of Distribution:Download the set of application form and guidelines from this web-siteJICE JDS Project Office in Cambodia (See bottom of this site)Nominate Organizations

Download Application Forms

A) Instructions for the application and related informationApplication Guidelines (PDF / 148KB)B) Application Documents

1.List of application documents (Microsoft Word / 67KB) (PDF / 102KB)

2.Application form (Microsoft Word / 146KB) (PDF / 169KB)

3.Form of Confidential Statement of Reference (Microsoft Word / 52KB) (PDF / 88KB)4.Permission Letter (Microsoft Word / 50KB) (PDF / 78KB)

5.Request Letter for Nomination (Microsoft Word / 34KB) (PDF / 56KB)

6.Nomination Letter (Microsoft Word / 38KB) (PDF / 54KB)

7.Registration form (RF) (Microsoft Word / 56KB) (PDF / 53KB)

8.Questionnaire (Microsoft Word / 44KB) (PDF / 81KB)

C) Compressed documents

A and B (Full set of the documents above) (exe / 8.24MB)Seminar Schedule[August 27th (Thu), 2009]Time 9:00~11:00Place Cambodia Japan Cooperation Center[September 5th (Sat), 2009]Time 9:00~11:00Place Cambodia Japan Cooperation Center

Inquiry
JICE JDS Project Office in Cambodia:

Ground Floor, Hong Kong Center, Preah Sothearos, Phnom PenhTEL: 023-217944 / 012-681611(Office Hour: from Mon. to Fri. 8:30 - 12:00, 14:00 - 16:30)

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Saturday, August 15, 2009

UNESCO's fellowships in postdoctoral degree for developing countries

Scholarization is very pleased to announce UNESCO's fellowships in Postdoctoral degree for developing countries. Within the framework of UNESCO’s Co-Sponsored Fellowships Scheme, a joint programme is being launched with Israel’s Planning and Budgeting Committee of the Council for Higher Education, and, the Israel National Commission for UNESCO, with a view to promoting post-doctoral study and research.

Host Institution(s):

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Tel-Aviv University
Bar-Ilan University
The University of Haifa
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
The Weizmann Institute of Science
The Open University of Israel

Field of study:

Open to all academic subjects with priority given to engineering, sciences and water technology

Number of Awards:

Ten (10) fellowships will be awarded to post-doctoral candidates from developing countries interested in undertaking research in state-of-the-art universities/institutions in Israel



Target group:

Special attention will be given to candidatures on behalf of women and from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

The programme is designed to identify and reward deserving, committed and talented young women and men from UNESCO developing member countries:


AFRICA (32 Member States)

Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Central African, Chad, Comoros, Docratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Togo, United Republic of Tanzania, Swaziland, Zambia

ASIA AND THE PACIFIC (16 Member States)

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu

EUROPE (21 Member States)

Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lirthuania, Poland, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Ukraine

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN (27 Member States)

Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Uruguay, Venezuela

ARAB STATES (2 Member States)

Mauritania, Yemen

Scholarship value/inclusions:

An all inclusive lump-sum contribution equivalent in local currency to US$20,000 per year for each selected beneficiary to support her/him during study/research in Israel. The amount offered should cover the international travel costs for the approved itinerary, accommodation, meals, books, local transportation, telephone expenses, medical insurance, and, incidentals, etc.

Note: No provision to finance or lodge family members is made. Facilities will not be available to provide appropriate living conditions, and, the amount of the fellowship is adequate only for the living expenses of the fellow himself/herself.


Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the following general criteria:

• Be from a developing country listed above.
• Candidates must have received within three years their PhD degree.
• Only candidates with the necessary qualifications, who demonstrate outstanding intellectual promise and personal qualities, shall be considered under this programme.
• Candidates must be able to integrate an on-going research programme being conducted at one of the universities/institutes listed above.
• Candidates must be able to communicate in English and are required to provide the TOEFL scores (Test of English as a Foreign Language) obtained.
• Applicants must be in good health, both physically and mentally.

Application instructions:

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

For 2009 Cycle, the closing date for submission of documents to UNESCO by applicants approved by Israeli universities is 30 October 2009.

Potential candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, as each participating university/institute may reach its quota and close the enrolment for this programme before this date.


Contact information:

UNESCO Fellowships Programme Section
Address: 7, Place de Fontenoy, 75700 Paris, France
Emails of contact persons can be found here.


Additional information and assistance can be obtained by contacting directly either the university/institute in Israel where placement is desired, or, the Embassy (or the representatives) of Israel in the candidate’s country. Only the listed universities/institutes in Israel can provide ample information on study/research being currently conducted by them.

Visit the website for the contact details of the participating universities.

Website:



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Japanese Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) for developing countries

Scholarization is very honored to announce JDS program, better known as Japanese Human Resource Development Scholarship, for developing countries in Asia. The JDS Program aims to provide nationalities of China, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Mongolia, Philippines, Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of Tajikistan, Viet Nam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka with opportunities for academic research at Japanese higher educational institutions under the Grant Aid assistance by Government of Japan.

The objective of this program is to support the respective Government in its efforts to facilitate its own plans for human resource development mainly for capacity building and institutional building, and thereby extend and enhance the bilateral relationship with Japan.

The JDS Program targets young government officers for public sector, researchers, and others with potential to play leadership roles in their specialties after return to each country as well as to become leaders in their homeland in the 21st century.

This Program is implemented by the related Ministry of the respective countries, Government of Japan JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency).

The JDS fellows are sent to Japanese higher educational institutions to pursue a Master’s Degree.


Host Institution(s):

Selected Universities in Japan

Field of studies:

Depending on the country, the field of studies supported include: Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics and Finance, Law, Public Policy, International Relations, Information Technology, Industrial Development and other related fields

Number of Awards:

Bangladesh: 15 fellows
Laos: not specified
Philippines: 20 fellows
China: 45 fellows



Target group:

Nationals of China, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Mongolia, Philippines, Republic of
Uzbekistan, Republic of Tajikistan, Viet Nam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Sri
Lanka



Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship shall include institution expenses (tuition fees, admission fees), traveling and seminar allowance, book allowance, arrival allowance, accommodation allowance, daily expenses, shipping allowance, etc. For more information, please read the terms and conditions of the scholarship (link found below).

Eligibility:

See the country-specific eligibility requirements in their respective websites (links found below).

Application instructions:

It is important to visit the country-specific websites for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. Application forms can also be downloaded from the official websites.

Below are the country-specific deadlines for 2009:

Bangladesh: 14 September 2009
Laos: 18 September 2009
China: 25 September 2009
Philippines: 15 October 2009



Contact information:

See the country-specific contact details in their respective websites (links found below).

Website:

Official Scholarship Websites (country specific):

Bangaladesh: http://sv2.jice.org/e/jds/scholarships/bangladesh/index.htm
Laos: http://sv2.jice.org/e/jds/scholarships/laos/index.htm
Philippines: http://sv2.jice.org/e/jds/scholarships/philippines/index.htm
China: http://sv2.jice.org/e/jds/scholarships/china/e/index.htm

Scholarship Terms and Conditions (as of April 2009): http://sv2.jice.org/e/jds/scholarships/common_dl/rules_of_jds_fellows2009.pdf


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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Master and Doctoral Scholarship for Foreign Students at Osaka University by Japanese Government

The Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University aims to acquire a good international reputation through increased involvement in the exchange of students and/or researchers and in joint research projects. It's called Engineering Science 21st Century" Program! "Engineering Science 21st Century" is a special program taught in English for Master's and/or Doctoral Courses.

The Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University had launched the special English taught course for foreign students who have no accessibility of Japanese.
These Programs as follow:
  • Special Program of "Engineering Science 21st Century" for Master's and Doctoral Courses Taught in English for enrollment in April 2009
  • Special Program of "Engineering Science 21st Century" for Master's and Doctoral Courses Taught in English for enrollment in October 2009
  • Special Program of "Engineering Science 21st Century" for Master's and Doctoral Courses Taught in English for enrollment in October 2009 (Sponsored by Japanese Government Scholarship)
Students are trained and supervised with the use of English so that the students are not requested to learn Japanese to take their Master's/Doctoral degree.

Applicants are requested to submit enclosed application forms by registered mail (EMS) to the office of Graduates Section, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, not later than 19th of December 2008 for enrollment in April (Non-sponsored) and in October (Sponsored by Japanese Government Scholarship), and not later than 31st of July 2009 for enrollment in October (Non-sponsored).

For any matters concerning admission, please contact to the Graduates Section below by e-mail. In this case, you would be advised to write titles of emails, Application form for Master's / Doctoral course, so that we cannot accidentally delete your e-mails.Graduates SectionGraduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University1-3, Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531 JAPAN

Fax: +81-6-6850-6151Tel: +81-6-6850-6146E-mail address: KISOKOU-D@star.jim.osaka-u.ac.jp

You can download the Graduate School of Engineering Osaka University handbook here (sixe :23MB)

International Masters Award 2009 – University of Otago, New Zealand

University of Otago Newzealand – International Masters Award 2009.
Value: An emolument of $13,000 plus tuition fees at the International student level and costs incurred in the production of two hard bound theses.Tenure: Tenure is for one year, or until the thesis is submitted, whichever period is the shorter.Categories: MastersLocation: New ZealandSummary: This Award is offered by the University of Otago for Masters thesis study in any subject.
Comments: Postgraduate Awards are awarded by the University Council, on the recommendation of the Senate, to International candidates in the first year of their thesis research for a Master’s degree.Tenure of a Postgraduate Award by a Master’s degree student is for one year, or until the thesis is submitted, (whichever period is the shorter.) Students must be in the first year of their thesis research to be eligible for an Award. A shorter period of tenure shall be awarded in cases where four months or more of registration as a candidate for the degree have already been completed at the time of the award. Overseas tenure of a Postgraduate Award is not permitted.
Eligibility Information: Postgraduate Awards are available only to students seeking to obtain their first Masters qualification. The University of Otago International Postgraduate Awards are open to students from all countries, with the exception of Australia, France and Germany (who are eligible for the Domestic Scholarships and Awards). Confirmation of the Award is dependent on approval of the application to register as a Masters’ candidate and completion of the enrolment procedure.
Regulations:Relevant University Regulation: This scholarship is governed by the University of Otago Regulations and Notes for Postgraduate Scholarships and Awards
Closing Date: 1 November, 2009

Application Information: Applications are made on the University of Otago Postgraduate Scholarships and Awards application form.University of OtagoContact: Postgraduate Scholarships AdministratorsAddress: Scholarships Office, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New ZealandTel: +64 3 479 5292Fax: +64 3 479 5650

Email: pgschols@otago.ac.nz

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Japanese Government Scholarships for Filipinos

The Japanese Government receives about 100 scholars from the Philippines under six different scholarship categories:
  • Teacher Training – This scholarship is open to teachers (elementary/high school) or academic staff/members at a teacher training institution wishing to undergo professional improvement in the field of Education in Japan for 1 1/2 years.
  • Japanese Scholarship- This scholarship covers a 1-year period of studying Japanese language, life and culture.
  • Undergraduate – This scholarship covers a 5-year period of study in Japan for individuals wishing to pursue undergraduate-level studies in the field of humanities, natural sciences or social sciences.
  • Research – This scholarship covers a 1 1/2 to 2-year period of study in Japan for individuals who are interested in conducting research in a field related to what they have previously studied within the scope of humanities, natural sciences or social sciences.
  • Professional Training School – This scholarship is open to individuals wishing to pursue a 3-year non-degree program at a Japanese vocational school in the following fields: Civil Engineering, Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Nutrition, Infant Education, Secretarial Studies, Hotel Management, Tourism, Fashion / Dressmaking, Design, Photography, etc.
  • College of Technology – This scholarship is open to individuals wishing to pursue a 4-year non-degree program at a Japanese school in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Information, Communication and Network Engineering; Materials Engineering; Architecture and Civil Engineering; Maritime Engineering; etc.
WHO MAY APPLY
Applicants must be under 35 years (Teacher Training), between the ages of 18-29 (Japanese Studies), between 17 to 21 (Undergraduate), under 35 years (Research), between 17-21 (Professional Training) and 17-21 years old (College of Technology).
FINANCIAL AID/GRANT SUPPORT
School fees, travel and allowance will be provided.
REQUIREMENTS
The different scholarship categories have different requirements. All of them require submission of an application form, photograph, academic transcript and recommendation letters.
APPLICATION PERIOD
Varies. Refer to Japanese embassy website for updated application information.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Japan Information Cultural Center
Embassy of Japan in Manila
Tel. No. (632) 551-5710 locals 2315, 2317 or 4210
Email: jicc-mnl@japanembassy.ph or jiccmanila@yahoo.com
Website: www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp