Undergraduate Scholarship Program from Korean Government for 2011

Application for 2011 Government Scholarship Program The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is recruiting '2011 Government Scholarship Students'. For more details, please refer to the following information. 1. Qualification :  Applicants must meet all the following conditions:  a. Applicants must be 2nd or 3rd or 4th year undergraduate students.  b. GPA for the last semester must be over 80 out of 100.  c. Applicants must pass a minium fourth level in the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK).  ※ Students who have already received scholarships from the Government of Korea or other institutions are NOT     allowed to apply. (ex. Students who have received scholarships from foreign governments or Il-Woo     Foundation or 4 year scholarships are NOT allowed to apply) 2. Quota :  Total 200 international students from all universities in Korea 3. Scholarship  a. Amount : Annually KRW 6 million per student (KRW 0.5 million X 12 months)  b. Winners of the Scholarhip will receive the money over an year. 4. Application  a. where to apply : International Center, Inha University  b. Application Deadline : 17:00 Mar. 2 (Wed) 2011  c. Application Documents :   1) Application Document   2) Copy of Passport   3) Certificate of Enrollment   4) Official Tran    ※ Tran must be officially issued by Inha University. GPA should be converted into the percentage in the tran.       Transfer students must also submit trans of all universities attended.   5) a Proof of Proficiency of Korean (TOPIK) / It should be issue after Mar. 1 2009   6) a letter of self-introduction and study plan   7) a letter of recommendation   ※ A letter of recommendation must include personal information of both recommender and recommendee and      a signature of the recommender. It should be sealed by the recommender.   8) Other Documents (ex. proof of English proficiency, proof of other achievements or awards) 5. Important Things  a. Applicant's English name must be identical to the one shown in the passport  b. All the application documents must be A4 size  c. tran must be officially issued by Inha University.  d. application documents must be properly sorted out and submitted.  e. If the application documents are false, the applicant is NOT eligible.  f. If an student wins the scholarship but later drop out of school, the scholarship is stripped off.  g. Application documents will NOT be returned More information and Application Forms can be downloaded in: INHA University

ASIRPA Writing Contest (IFWC)

The Asian Society for International Relations and Public Affairs (ASIRPA) now invites students and professionals to take part in the upcoming Indonesia Focus Writing Contest (IFWC). The theme for this year is 


“How to Make the Earth a Better Place”.

The competition will be divided into two categories; the first is for junior and senior high school students and the second is for college students and professionals. The first, second, and third place winner of the first category will be awarded a cash prize of $250, $100, and $50 respectively, and the first, second, and third place winner of the second category will be awarded a cash prize of $350, $250, and $100 respectively. Winners of the second category will also have the opportunity to publish their paper in the Journal of ASIRPA (JASIRPA).

The paper should be written in English,  typed, double-spaced, using 12 point Times New Roman font, on standards-sized paper (8.5” x 11”) with 1 inch margins on all sides. Please maintain consistency with your preferred citation style (only for college students and above). The length of the paper should be between 3000-5000 words.

You may  submit more than one paper. However, you should be the sole author of your paper(s). We don't accept a paper with more than one author. The paper should be received by March 31, 2011.

Winners of the contest will be announced during the third annual ASIRPA conference on May 28-29, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We will also notify the winners via e-mail.

For complete information, please visit the official website HERE.

Master and Doctoral Scholarships by France Government

The French Government, through its Embassy in Jakarta, has been providing excellence scholarships to Indonesian citizens for more than 29 years. In order to pursue its objective to support Indonesian human resources, the French Embassy will offer scholarships for the year 2011. Those scholarships are given to government officials, lecturers, students, with a priority to those involved in a cooperation program between France and Indonesia, to undertake two kinds of training:

- Master degree (full scholarship, max duration of 2 years)
- Doctoral degree (max duration of 18 months, only on a shared    cost basis)




Subject area :
 Agronomy – Agroalimentary; Architecture – Urban and Regional Planning; Arts – Culture – Design – Fashion; Biology; Chemistry; Communication – Journalism; Law; Environment; Computer Science; Literature – Languages; Management – Business Administration – Finances; Mathematics; Physical Sciences; Health – Community Services; Education; Engineering; Economics – Politics; Humanities – Social Sciences; Sports; Tourism and Hospitality – Food Service; Transportation – Logistics


Requirements:
- Minimum Diploma: bachelor degree/ S1
- Fluent in English ( International TOEFL: 550/ IELTS: 6)
- Less than 35 years old.
- Min GPA 3.2 out of 4.
- Submit all the documents specified in the application forms.


The selection commitee will give priority tpo applicants who have already identified a master/ PhD program and have had a positive answer from a French professor (or an acceptance letter).


Scholarship Coverage:
- Intensive French language course in CCF Jakarta.
  * Except for canditates with French DELBFB2 level.
  * Except for English program candidates.


- Monthly living allowance in France.
- One return air ticket.
- Tuition fees (limitation apply)
- Health insurance.


Application Procedure:
- Download the Application Forms in www.indonesia.campusfrance.org, and click the link  “Membiayai  Studi Anda”
- Submit all the required documents by mail (not by email) at the latest on March 31, 2011 to


Ambassade de France en Indonesie
SCAC - Service de cooperation et d'action culturelle
Jl. Panarukan no. 35
Menteng - JAKARTA 10310


Campus France office in Jakarta may help you finding the study program that suits your project:


Campus France Indonesia
CCF Jakarta
Jl Salemba Raya 25
Jakarta 10440
+62-21 310 18 84 
campusfrance@ccfjakarta.or.id
www.indonesia.campusfrance.org

a one-year masters program at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

Ancora Foundation Graduate Fellowship at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University

One scholarship is offered each year for a one-year masters program at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

The RSIS has acquired a reputation as a leading research and graduate teaching institution in strategic and international affairs in Asia. It offers masters programs in international relations, international political economy, strategic studies and Asian studies. Each program is research-focused. Students will find the courses useful for diplomacy and policy-making.

The school has been successful in attracting top students, including many holding key government positions. These include promising diplomats and military officers from Indonesia, China, Vietnam and other regional countries.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should have:(a) a confirmed acceptance at the RSIS (b) an excellent academic record with a first degree equivalent to a good Second Class (Upper) Honors or higher or a GPA of at least 3.5; (c) a very good command of the English Language; (d) at least five years full time relevant work experience; and (e) assessed to have outstanding potential for leadership in government, business, or civil society after graduation.

The application deadline for the 2011-12 program is February 27, 2011. More information about the program and application process can be obtained from the following website: http://www.rsis.edu.sg/grad/application-procedures.htm.

Please fill out the application form and email it back to beasiswa@ancorafoundation.com before January 31, 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Terms and Conditions

Each fellowship is tenable for one year only for full-time students on the Master of Public Administration program. The successful candidate is expected to complete his/her studies within the tenable period.

Each scholarship will cover the following:

• Tuition and other compulsory fees (as specified by NTU);
• Monthly stipend; and
• Return air-ticket (economy class)

Fully-funded Scholarships at Barcelona Graduate School of Economics

“La Caixa” Foundation - Barcelona GSE Scholarships for students from emerging and developing countries

The “la Caixa” savings bank Foundation and the Barcelona GSE offer 14 fully-funded scholarships to students from emerging and developing countries (*) with excellent academic backgrounds who will return to their home countries at the end of their professional training process to implement their knowledge.

This award covers:

• master program tuition
• medical insurance
• round-trip airfare from the student's country of residence
• monthly stipend for expenses during the student's stay in Barcelona

(*) Note: “Emerging and developing countries” is an expression used to name all countries not included on the following 2008 IMF list of “advanced economies”: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States of America.

“La Caixa” Foundation is the institution which manages the resources that Caixa d’Estalvis i Pensions de Barcelona, "la Caixa", devotes to its social and cultural work. Among its priorities are cooperation with developing countries and promotion of higher education. “La Caixa”, based in Barcelona, is the leading European savings bank.

How to Apply

There is no extra application for these scholarships. The student will find the relevant section in the application form.

Students are reminded that only complete applications will be considered. In the online application form candidates must provide the following attachments:

• academic transcript
• statement of purpose
• curriculum vitae
• proof of knowledge of English

Two letters of reference must be sent to references@barcelonagse.eu. 

Click here for more information on the application process. Please note that the selection process for all scholarships is handled entirely by the Admissions Committee of the Barcelona GSE.

UWC South East Asia 2011 Scholarship Program for NAD

Opening: UWC South East Asia 2011 Scholarship Program for NAD

We are opening 2 scholarships for UWC South East Asia, Singapore 2011 intake for students from Nangroe Aceh Darussalam, funded by Trafigura Foundation. This scholarship started in 2006 and was established initially to support children whose education was disrupted by the tsunami and is also aimed at building a post-conflict Aceh

The selection will be opened in January 3rd to January 28th, 2011. The winners will get 3 years full scholarships at the UWC SEA started from August 2011.

These are the basic selection criteria:

Academic:

• Academic result average with minimum 8.0 out of 10.0 (calculated from the 1^stsemester of year 7 up to the 1^st semester of year 9 of of Junior High School/SMP).

General Requirement:

• Indonesian citizens age between 14 – 16 (currently in 3^rd year of Junior High School or SMP)
• Completed and signed application form
• Achievements in Extra curricular activities
• Completed reference forms from two referrers (see application form)
• 2 recent passport-size (4 x 6) colour photographs
• Certified copy of documents:
  1. Academic transcripts or report card from the first year until the last completed quarter/semester of Junior High School or SMP;
  2. Family card (Kartu Keluarga) and parents’ or guardian’s valid ID cards (KTP or passports);
  3. Certificates of courses (English, Computer, etc.), TOEFL or similar test’s result which may have been taken in the past.
  4. Also proof of being members of an organization, and other merits/awards which had been attained in the past. These are optional;

For more information and application form please contact : info@uwc-indonesia.org

INTERNSHIP at the International Global Environmental Strategies , Japan

IGES is recruiting research interns for the Summer 2011 period (as stipulated in our Charter of Establishment) with the aim of promoting understanding of its strategic research. IGES internships offer an opportunity to gain on-site work experience, and are aimed at those who wish to play a part in interdisciplinary policy research toward sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region.

1. Research Groups currently recruiting interns:

[IGES Hayama Headquarters]

Programme Management Office (PMO)

Adaptation Team (AD), Natural Resources Management Group (NRM)

Sustainable Consumption and Production Group (SCP)

[IGES Satellite Offices]

Kitakyushu Urban Centre（KUC）

2. Requirements:

Interns must:

-       Be postgraduates (location of graduate school does not matter).

-       Be willing to learn from the on-the-job training at IGES (the internship is not a training 

     programme for students to write an individual thesis, but

           rather an opportunity to experience real strategic policy research and

           operational activities).

-       Satisfy the individual criteria outlined in the “Internship Overview” for

           the group with which you would like to spend your internship.

-       The research intern should be proficient enough in English for the purposes of

            oral communication and writing of documents.

3. Content of training:

The research interns will collect information for, or draft documents related to,

their own research group. Work is supervised by the director of or training supervisor

for the group to which the intern belongs. Those who are selected for internships will

be contacted by the relevant group director to discuss and agree on the specific

contents of training.

4. Term:

In principle, the internship should last a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of

3 months (and must fall between 1 April and 30 September 2011).

(actual term to be decided after discussion between the research intern and

their group)

5. Place of training:

(1)IGES Hayama Headquarters

2108-11, Kamiyamaguchi, Hayama, Kanagawa 240-0115 Japan

http://www.iges.or.jp/en/access/index.html

(2)IGES Kitakyushu Urban Centre

International Village Center 2F 1-1-1, Hirano,

Yahata-Higashi-Ku, Kitakyushu City, 805 0062 Japan

http://www.iges.or.jp/en/access/access_kansai.html

6. Conditions:

(1)Working Hours: Five days per week in principle (9:30-18:00)

(2)Holidays: Saturday, Sunday and national holidays

(3)Accommodation:

a) IGES Hayama Headquarters

When the research intern cannot commute from his/her current residence to the office,

he/she will be able to use the accommodation at IGES headquarters free of charge

if there are vacant rooms (telephone charges will be at the research intern’s own expense).

b) IGES Kitakyushu Urban Centre

If the research intern cannot commute from his/her current residence to the office,

his/her will be able to use accommodation chosen by IGES. IGES will cover the room rent,

although utility charges, telephone charges, and any extra charges for additional services,

will be at the research intern’s own expense.

(4)Travel expenses:

a) If the research intern commutes from his/her residence in Japan, IGES (in accordance

with regulations) will cover the travel expenses necessary for the daily commute.

b) Travel expenses will be covered for interns who are receiving training at the Kitakyushu

Urban Centre and require accommodation chosen by IGES. IGES (in accordance with regulations)

will cover expenses incurred by the intern’s daily commute to work.

c) IGES does not cover expenses incurred for travel between the research intern’s home

and the accommodation they are using during their internship period.

7. Application:

Prepare the application form in English and submit it with the other required documents

to the e-mail account below.

Send to:     Research Supporting Section

Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)

e-mail address: iges-firsttermintern2011@iges.or.jp　

Documents to be submitted:

(a) “Institute for Global Environmental Strategies: Internship Application” specified by IGES

(b) Recommendation from your academic supervisor or equivalent.

(c) Any other documents required in the “Internship Overview” document for the group

you are applying for.

8. Period of Application:

     5 – 31 January 2011

9. Selection Process:

We will decide whether or not to accept candidates based on their applications and

our email communication with them. There is a limit to the number of research interns

who will be accepted. IGES will contact only the successful applicants in February.

Please note in advance that we will not contact applicants who have not been chosen

for an internship.

For more details and application form, please visit the webpage below.

http://www.iges.or.jp/en/news/intern/2011summer/index.html

Institute for Global Environmental Strategies

http://www.iges.or.jp/