U.S Global Undergraduate Exchange Program, Training on “Experience and Practical On Cambodian Taxation”

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the opportunity to compete for the 2010 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD Program) which is sponsored by the Educational and Cultural Affairs Office of the U.S. Department of State.

The Global UGRAD Program will provide one-semester and academic-year scholarships to outstanding undergraduates for non-degree programs at accredited U.S. institutions. Scholarships will be available in all academic fields of study except Medicine, Nursing, Veterinary medicine, and Pharmacology.

The length and start date of the scholarship award will depend upon the applicant’s interests, the need for pre-program English language training, as well as placement option and availability of funds. Students accepted into the full academic year program will travel to the U.S. for the fall 2010. Students accepted into the one-semester program will travel for the fall 2010 or in the winter (January) 2011.

Eligible applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and who will have completed their first year of undergraduate study prior to starting their UGRAD Program.
• Have at least one semester or an equivalent term to complete at their home institutions upon completion of their UGRAD Program. The UGRAD semester or academic year must not be the last academic term of their undergraduate study.
• Be highly motivated non-elite or less-privileged undergraduate students who demonstrate leadership through academic work, community involvement, and extracurricular activities.
• Have a good knowledge of English with minimum TOEFL score of 500 or 173 on Computer based TOEFL, 61 on Internet-based TOEFL.
• Have no previous study experience in the United States.
• Participants should also be 24 years or younger at the time of application.

Application Instructions
Interested students who do not already have an official TOEFL score of 500 or above should plan to take the Institutional TOEFL Practice (ITP) on September 26, and October 17, 2009 at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Registration for the ITP is available through the Educational Advising Center at RUPP (room 103) from Monday-Friday, with a registration deadline of September 21, and October 12 2009. Please contact Mr. Hang Chanthon for registration of the ITP at 023-884-320.

Students receiving a 500 or above on the TOEFL or ITP are invited to apply for the Global UGRAD Program. The application and detailed instructions are available here (DOC – 107 KB). Applicants must submit all required supporting documents and test score reports directly to the Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh at #1, Street 96, Sangkat Wat Phnom, by November 13, 2009. For further information, please contact Mr. Bun Sambath at tel. 023-728 683, or email: bunsa@state.gov.

Moreinfo:

http://cambodia.usembassy.gov/global_undergraduate_exchange.html

Oslo Peace Scholarship, Australia

The Graduate Studies in International Affairs (GSIA) program in the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, in partnership with the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) and Bjørknes College, offers one scholarship each year for full-time study in the Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies degree program. Tuition fees will be covered by The Australian National University and Bjørknes College; and students will receive some funding towards living costs as a stipend.

Program: Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies (Code 7815SPEACE)

Stipend
Canberra: A$6,200 – in fortnightly payments
Oslo: NOK 30,000

Tuition Fee
Canberra: A$12,000 (international students) or A$8,400 (Australian or New Zealand students)
Oslo: NOK 40,000

Maximum Duration: 2 sessions/semesters full-time

Application Close: 30 April

Take Up By: 15 May
Oslo Session Commences: 17 August (tbc)

Oslo Session Ends: 11 December(tbc)

Canberra Semester Commences: 22 February

Canberra Semester Ends: 30 June

Eligible Program(s): Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies

Eligibility Criteria: International students, Australian and Norwegian students

How to Apply

Applicants should state their interest in being considered for this Scholarship in their application for admission. Please refer to the application procedure.
Contact

Applicants are encouraged to contact Graduate Studies in International Affairs office for more information:Email: gsia@anu.edu.au

Phone: +61-2-6125 2167         +61-2-6125 2167
Full details on award conditions available here.

More info: http://rspas.anu.edu.au/gsia/oslops.htm

Scholarship for Master in International Media Studies in Germany

The Master’s Program International Media Studies is a four-semester, full-time program for further education. It is a joint project from the University of Bonn, the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences and Deutsche Welle, Germany’s international broadcaster with its headquarters in Bonn.

The bilingual Master’s Program offers a unique course offer given the current development of global media and the connection between media and cooperative development. Students from around the world will benefit from the inclusion of partners and the unparalleled mix of research, lectures and practical experience.

The program combines topics like media and development, journalism, communication science and media economics, while developing practical skills and competencies that are important for the world of media.

Philosophy
Free and independent media is a significant factor for a functioning democracy, social justice and the protection of human rights. The Master’s Program is based on the belief that there is a connection between democracy and development, between the freedom of opinion and democracy as well as between free media and development. The prerequisite for the establishment of a functioning, free media system are journalists who realize their role as a critical observer and reporter. This can only be guaranteed when they are professionally trained and feel obligated by a set of journalistic ethics.

By training journalists academically, the Master’s Program is therefore a targeted step towards making the media spokespeople for openness within democracy.

The courses are based on the values of democracy, freedom and conflict prevention, civil society and good government – representative of the connection between the media and cooperative development.

Objective
Students will acquire the knowledge and skills that are essential for a journalistic career. They will be able to meet specific occupational requirements with expertise and communicative independence.

The Master’s Program trains students – personally and professionally – to be competent journalists and prepare them for a challenging role as expert or manager in the media sector.

Target Group
The program is targeted at students from around the world that want to work in a position of responsibility in journalism or the communications sector. It especially addresses journalists-in-training, media representatives from radio, TV, online and print and communication experts.

Those interested must have already completed an academic program (bachelor’s or equivalent) and have at least one year of professional media experience.

The program will be bilingual (English and German), whereby English will be the prevalent course language.

Especially targeted at:

• Media representatives from radio, TV, online and print
• Journalists-in-training, especially from electronic media
• Journalists and management from community radio stations
• Communication experts
• NGO employees
• Employees from ministries
• Employees from cooperative development groups and projects
• Representatives from regional working groups and national broadcasters
• Media association representatives

Scholarships

We are going to award full-scholarships to 10 applicants from Africa, Asia, Latin America or Eastern Europe (750,00 Euro per month, plus tuition fees and travelling costs). A committee will decide which applicant will receive a scholarship.If you would like to apply for a scholarship, you are required to submit the following documents:

• completed application form (attachment)
• curriculum vitae in table form
• statement of purpose
• academic degree including transcripts
• proof of at least one year’s work experience in the field of media after your degree
• proof of English-language skills (TOEFL: score of 550 or higher, IELTS: Score of 6.0 or higher, BULATS: score of 70 or higher, LCCI: level of 3, etc.)
• proof of German-language skills (TestDaF level TDN 3 or DSH level 1)
• one passport-size photograph
• copy of the first two pages of passport
• original Certificate of APS (for applicants from China, Vietnam and Mongolia)

Please note that the copies of the certificates and the translations into German or English need to be certified. Please send your application form to: Deutsche Welle, DW-AKADEMIE, International Media Studies, Dr. Christoph Schmidt, 53110 Bonn, Germany, E-Mail: Barbara.Hiller@dw-world.de

Moreinfo: www.ims-master.de  or

http://issuu.com/deutsche-welle/docs/international-media-studies_dw-english

 

 

The Asia Pacific Scholarship Consortium

 The Asia Pacific Scholarship Consortium is an informal network of universities in Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the Philippines that aims to facilitate scholarships in high quality postgraduate courses for individuals from Myanmar, Cambodia and Lao PDR who require financial support to study. The Consortium was established in 2007.

All applications must be submitted by December 1,. No late applications will be accepted.

PURPOSE: To provide opportunities and scholarships for high quality, post-graduate study in fields relevant to development of the Mekong Sub Region, for individuals who demonstrate both academic and professional excellence and potential to become leaders in the following fields:

• Community Health
• Development
• Education
• Environment
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Media
• Policy & Administration
• Social Work

Successful students will study at prestigious international universities in Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia or the Philippines. Scholars will undertake masters degrees by coursework. Courses typically take one to two years to complete. Scholars must complete the course within the specified time period on a full time basis.

INTERNSHIPS: Successful students will be eligible to apply for an APSC Graduate Internship. Interns will be placed in organizations and institutions within the Southeast Asian region for a period of three months, so as to further develop skills acquired during formal degree study.

AWARD STRUCTURE: The following costs will be covered under the award at a basic level:

• Academic tuition and mandatory fees for the duration of the course, including examination and thesis costs.
• A monthly stipend for room and board, and living expenses sufficient for a single student. There will be no support for students’ families.
• Accident and sickness insurance during the program
• Support for educational supplies and materials.
• Transport for the student to travel one time from their home to the campus and to return at the end of the program.
• All costs related to securing and maintaining a student visa for the duration of study.
• Professional development fund available to cover support for academic development such as attendance of academic conferences or subscription to journals.
• A research fund will be available on a competitive basis for students who wish to undertake thesis research in their home country.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must:

• hold an undergraduate degree at the time of application deadline with an excellent academic record;
• be a resident of Myanmar, Cambodia or Lao PDR;
• have experience working in at least one of the fields listed above for development in their home country;
• be proficient in English;
• be committed to returning to their home country after completion of the program to continue their work.

Applicants must complete the application materials and submit them to APSC by December 1. The APSC Scholarship Application* and the APSC Reference Forms* should be filled in on your computer and sent to apsconsortium@gmail.com. Your materials will be processed more quickly if completed in this manner, but hand-written or scanned copies of these documents are acceptable only if you have difficulties completing these documents electronically. The application materials required for this program are as follows:

1. APSC Scholarship Application*.
2. One academic letter of reference (using the APSC Reference Form*).
3. One professional letter of reference (using the APSC Reference Form*).
4. Scanned copies of all previous educational transcripts (or an explanation as to why these are unavailable).
5. Scanned copy of your passport page (if available).
6. Scanned copies of any official English language exams you have taken, such as TOEFL or IELTS (if available).

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview and selection exam. The exam will be an ITP TOEFL test but will include an additional essay component. Based on an applicant’s interest, the shortlisted applications will be recommended for submission to a university from within APSC. This decision will be made by the selection committee. Applicants may be asked to complete a further application, depending on the entrance requirements of the selected university. Applicants do not need to apply to universities directly under this program. Masters courses will start between May and September, depending on the prospective university. Support will be provided for all logistics related to travel and registration at the respective universities.

To apply or request more information please contact apsconsortium@gmail.com or write to us at: PO Box 196, Chiang Mai University Post Office, Chiang Mai, 50202, Thailand

  

The 2009-10 Human Rights Small Grants Scheme (HRSGS), AUSAID

The 2009-10 Human Rights Small Grants Scheme (HRSGS) is now open for applications.

In 2009-10 the HRSGS has expanded its geographical focus to include all of Africa and Latin America, in addition to the Asia-Pacific, Caribbean and Middle East. For further details on eligible countries under the Scheme, refer to the List of Eligible Countries below.

Important Dates
Applications for the HRSGS must be submitted by 2 October 2009. Refer to the Applicant Guidelines below on how to submit an application. Successful applicants will be announced on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2009.

Documentation
Refer to the documentation below for further information on eligibility and details on how to apply.
See:

• HRSGS Applicant Guidelines 2009 [Word doc 738kb]
• HRSGS Applicant Guidelines 2009 [PDF 257kb]
• HRSGS Application Form – Attachment A [Word doc 683kb]
• HRSGS List of Eligible Countries – Attachment B [PDF 173kb]
• HRSGS Project Completion Report – Attachment C [Word doc 640kb]
• HRSGS Applicant Checklist – Attachment D [Word doc 794kb]
• Successful Proposals 2008-09 [PDF 170KB]

Moreinfo: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/business/other_opps/humanrights_scheme.cfm

Master and Doctoral Scholarship at Saitama University, Japan

International Graduate Program on Civil and Environmental Engineering at theGraduate School of Science and Engineering at Saitama University.In this prospectus you will find all the necessary information aboutthe program for prospective international students. The programoffers excellent opportunities to highly qualified internationalstudents for pursuing graduate studies and research in the fieldof Civil and Environmental Engineering. This program first startedaccepting students in 1992 and has since awarded Master’s and Doctorate Degreesto 268 students from 24 countries. Currently, we have 71 students from 14 countriesenrolled in the program.

The program is highly competitive and admits about 20-25 students each year. Moststudents are awarded scholarships by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,Science and Technology of the Japanese Government, Asian Development Bank-JapanScholarship Program, Joint World Bank-Japan Scholarship Program, or Special Programfor Studies at Japanese Universities Program of the Inter-American Development Bank.In addition to these programs, several public and private organizations also grantscholarships to international students in our program. Not all students, however, areawarded scholarships, and we accept a few qualified self-financed students each year.

We are committed to offering the best education both in terms of research and coursework. Our faculty is comprised of well-known experts in their respective fields andboasts excellent experimental, computing, and reference facilities.

Application for Admission
Application forms are available from this web page for downloading in PDF format (you need Adobe Acrobat Reader for this). If you have any difficulty in downloading, you can request the application forms by writing to the FSO.

The following documents must be submitted when you are applying to the program:

• Completed application form (Form A) [This form consists of two pages]
• Certified copies of previous academic records
• Two letters of recommendation (Form B)
• Essays on selected topics (Form C)
• A concise resume (Form D) [This form consists of two pages]
• Filled out address labels and return postcard (enclosed in the application package) [Not necessary if you use the downloaded forms]
• Certificate of English proficiency (an official score of TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent)

Download the Forms

Download Prospectus

Moreinfo: http://www.civil.saitama-u.ac.jp/fso/