Phd Scholarship in the Saarbrucken Graduate School of Computer Science

Supported by the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments

The Graduate School at a Glance

• An integrated program from BSc or MSc to PhD
• Top-notch academic and research training
  in computer science
• Unparalleled concentration of computer science
  research expertise in Europe
• International program run entirely in English
• Scholarships and other support

Applications may be submitted anytime beforehand, but will be considered in a concerted selection process after the posted deadline. Results can be expected early in the New Year 2011.

The application deadline for uptake in the Winter Semester 2011/12 (October) is 29 April 2011.

What is the aim of the Graduate School?

The Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science provides an optimal environment for pursuing doctoral studies in computer science at an internationally competitive level. As a student, you undergo research oriented training and experience a stimulating and scientifically challenging atmosphere. Advised by internationally renowned scientists, you can participate in one of the many research groups and find your way into top notch research.

Who can apply?

Talented students with strong interest in research who hold a Masters or an excellent Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or in a related field.
[At the time of application the degree need not be conferred yet.]

What is the working language?

All courses, exams, etc. are in English.

How does it work?

After your successful application, you first undergo (depending on your degree) a three semester preparatory phase which consists of research oriented, broad course work adjusted to personal interests. We provide common office space particularly to students in this phase. You have ample opportunity to acquaint yourself with the many computer science research groups in Saarbrücken and to choose a group and an advisor matching your interest.

After passing a qualifying exam, you enter the research and dissertation phase which you spend as a member of a research group. During the entire program there is a comprehensive offering of so-called Soft Skills seminars and courses.

In justified cases, you can be exempted from parts of or even the entire preparatory phase. Also, your courses taken in the preparatory phase can be used towards a Master’s degree, if this is desired.

Can I obtain financial support?

We provide financial support during both phases (of course assuming adequate progress). During the preparatory phase starting after your BSc degree, this support comes in the form of scholarships (800 € per month) or teaching and research support contracts. During the research and dissertation phase, you are supported in the form of stipends (about 1400 € per month) or of research or teaching assistantships.

There are currently no tuition fees, only a student fee of 140 € per semester which gives you free access to public transportation and reduced student rates at the university cafeteria and for many other public services (museums, concerts).

Which are the participating research institutes?

• Computer Science Department at Saarland University
• Max Planck Institute for Informatics
• Max Planck Institute for Software Systems
• German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI)
• Center for Bioinformatics

All these institutes are housed right next to each other on the Saarland University campus in Saarbrücken, an unparalleled concentration of computer science research expertise in Europe.

How can I apply?

We ask for the following materials

• CV
• transcript of all academic records, including all university and high school diplomas (please provide certified English, German or French translations, if your documents are in another language)
• a brief statement explaining your motivation for pursuing a doctorate in computer science
• 2 letters of recommendation (to be sent to us directly by the referees, as prompted by the OAS * please note that only official affiliation e-mail addresses will be considered valid)
• if available, TOEFL scores, or equivalent record of English proficiency (TSE, Cambridge Certificate scores), otherwise a short statement with respect to your English qualifications. (Please keep in mind that very good understanding of English will be essential for your success.)
• if available, GRE scores

To be considered for the next round of admissions, your complete application materials must reach us by 28 October 2010. Deadline closed!

Next deadline: 29 April 2011 for uptake in the Winter Semester 2011/12 (October).

Please use the online application system: OAS, and follow the instructions there. We cannot guarantee evaluation of applications not submitted via the OAS.

*Only* in exceptional and pre-approved cases can they be sent by traditional mail to

Saarland University
Saarbrücken Graduate School
of Computer Science
Campus E1 3
D-66123 Saarbrücken
GERMANY

or via email as a single pdf-document (except for the letters of recommendation) to
applications “at” gradschool.cs.uni-saarland.de

Application Deadline : 29 April 2011

Web Link

www.cs.uni-saarland.de

12 PhD Fellowships in Fruit Plants Genomics and Molecular Physiology

Talented and motivated candidates who have, or are expecting to obtain a Master or equivalent degree in a field relevant to the research undertaken within the GMPF programme, are invited to submit their application on-line.

The on-line application is open from 20 January to 18 February (12 pm central European time)
Short listed candidates will be invited for an interview on 13-15 April

Candidates can postulate for one to three specific projects chosen among the 32 proposed ones. For this call, Fellowships are available to support 12 PhD students for 3 to 4 years. Each project is developed as collaboration between researchers at the Fondazione Edmund Mach (FEM) and one or more GMPF partner institutions.

The official working language is English.

About the Fellowships

Fellowships include a salary of 20.000 Euro per year (before taxes), which is provided for 3 years with the possibility to extend it for 1 more year, pending the approval of the Tutor Committee. Students will also benefit of bench fees and reimbursement for travelling to the other partner institutions.

Note that the GMPF PhD programme does not handle requests for registration as PhD student. FEM is a research Foundation and cannot issue the PhD degree. Therefore successful candidates will have to register as PhD students with the University partner of the project or with another University.

Fellow students will have 1 year from when the fellowships starts to register as PhD students. If at the end of the first year the selected candidate is not yet registered as PhD student, the fellowship will stop.

The PhD curricula are carried out according to the rules of the University where the candidate is enrolled. In addition to the official graduate certificate issued by the University, the GMPF PhD Programme issues a specific certificate.

Application

The applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent from a university in the field of Life Sciences or Bioinformatics. It is also possible to apply when the Master’s degree will be obtained after the application deadline. The fellowship can start as early as 1 June 2011 but no later than 1 November 2011, depending on the project.

To apply please fill in the dedicated webform . During the application process you will be asked to include the following documents:

1. Your CV (max. 1 page)
2. A scanned copy of your valid id card (EU citizens) or passport (non EU citizens)
Only applications accompanied by 2 letters of reference sent by the referees will be accepted. Please note that once you “submit” your application, the referees you have indicated will be automatically informed by email that you are applying to the GMPF programme and they will be asked to fill in the dedicated on-line referee form. Referee forms sent by the applicants will not be considered. Please inform your referees early enough to allow them to transmit the letter in time!

Referee form deadline submission: 20 February 2011 (12 pm central European time)

Assessment and selection procedure

Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their curriculum and of the letters of recommendation.

Short-listed candidates will be informed by 25 March and will be invited for a two-days interview to be held at FEM in San Michele all’Adige (Italy) on 13-14 April 2011.

Application Deadline : 20 February 2011

Web Link

www.gmpf.eu

Music Scholarship Award, University of Reading, UK

The Music Scholarships are awarded for ability in musical performance, judged on the basis of auditions to be held at the University, annually in April. The auditions are adjudicated by a panel normally consisting of the University’s Director of Music, a member of the Institute of Education responsible for teaching in music, and others nominated by the Director of Music.

Vocal awards are offered for all voices (soprano, alto (male or female), tenor, baritone, bass). In the audition candidates will be expected to sight read and may be given aural tests. Fluency in reading conventional notation is normally expected. They will also be required to sing two contrasting pieces totalling no more than 10 minutes. Repertoire does not have to be classical, but the contrast is important. Accompaniment will be provided if required. The audition will include a short discussion of the candidate’s musical background and aims.

Instrumental awards are offered for all instruments. Grade VII or VIII of the Associated Board, where this is appropriate, will be regarded as the normal minimum level of attainment by candidates. In the audition candidates will be required to perform two contrasting pieces of their own choice, totalling not more than ten minutes. Repertoire does not have to be classical, but the contrast is important. Accompaniment will be provided if required. They will also be examined in sight reading. Candidates offering piano or organ will also be expected to sight read from a choral score and to accompany voices or instruments if required. The audition will include a short discussion of the candidate’s musical background and aims.

Those students holding vocal awards will be required to sing in both the University Chamber Choir and the University Chorus, to take singing lessons, and generally to participate in the University’s choral activities.

Those students holding instrumental awards will be required to play in the University Symphony Orchestra and the University Chamber Orchestra, the University Brass Band or other University ensembles as appropriate. Also to participate in and initiate chamber music, to take instrumental lessons, and generally to participate in the University’s instrumental activities. Those holding the keyboard scholarship shall be required to accompany choral rehearsals and to deputise from time to time for the Chorus pianist. Keyboard scholars shall also be given opportunities from time to time to conduct and coach.

Singers and instrumentalists from other traditions will be required to develop a programme which demonstrates their commitment and contribution to the musical life of the University.

All scholars shall be required to perform at least once annually in a university Lunchtime Concert.

The value of the Scholarship Award will be £800. The maximum duration of a Scholarship will be the same as the academic course for which the candidate is applying. Each Scholarship will be reviewed annually by the Director of Music. Scholarships may be withdrawn if the terms are not fulfilled. Students whose course requires them to be absent from the University for a whole year, or who withdraw temporarily from the University for a whole term or more, will not continue to hold their Scholarship during that period, but will be eligible for re-election to a Scholarship upon their return to full-time study in the University.

We have also created the award of an Exhibition; the value of which is £400 per year. The regulations governing Exhibitions are the same as those for Scholarships.

Deadline for applications: Friday 25 March 2011
Auditions: Wednesday 27 – Thursday 28 April 2011

Applications made after the closing date may be considered at the discretion of the University’s Director of Music. There is no charge for competing, and no expenses will be offered by the University to competing candidates.

Every candidate to whom a Scholarship is offered must accept or decline the offer within two weeks from receipt of the offer.

For further information, go to the Music scholarship webpage.

Or contact Stuart Dunlop, Director of Music at Music@Reading; telephone +44 (0) 118 378 8518 or email music@reading.ac.uk.

Full Scholarships for Graduate Study, MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Masdar Institute Graduate Scholarship (for all nationalities to study at Masdar Institute in Abu Dhabi)

Full scholarship is available to qualified talented students who meet Masdar Institute’s high admission standards. The requirements are as follows:

1. A relevant undergraduate degree
Undergraduate degrees must be in the fields of science, engineering, or information technology

2. High CGPA from a recognized university
The minimum CGPA for consideration of admissions is 3.0 on a scale of 4.0

3. High GRE scores
The minimum score required on the GRE Quantitative for consideration of admissions is 700.
There is no cut-off score for the Verbal and Analytical but these scores are also important and evaluated. The GRE exam cannot be waived.

4. High TOEFL (or academic IELTS)
The minimum TOEFL score required is 91 (IBT) on the international TOEFL. The minimum academic IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL/IELTS can only be waived for native English speakers (e.g., Native American or native UK students, etc.).

Students accepted into the Masdar Institute will be offered a full scholarship which includes the following:

• 100% tuition fee scholarship
• Textbooks
• Laptop
• Medical Insurance
• Housing
• International students will receive reimbursement for travel expenses (economy class air-ticket) into Abu Dhabi and back home after completion of studies. Travel expenses (return economy class air-ticket) back to the student’s home country at the end of the 1st year of studies will also be reimbursed.
• Reimbursement of TOEFL and GRE exam fees (upon registration at Masdar Institute and submission of original receipts)
• A competitive stipend per month (cost of living allowance) which is currenlty set at 4,000AED.

The scholarship and benefits are subject to the student maintaining a minimum CGPA as determined by Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and satisfactory progress on their research.

Visit http://www.masdar.ac.ae/

Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship Program for Mid-Career Professionals, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation, USA

Hubert H. Humphrey fellowships enable Indonesian mid-career professionals to participate in non-degree programs that combine academic course work at the graduate level with professional development activities in the U.S. for a period of one academic year (9 months). Candidates are typically administrators in leadership positions with a minimum of five years of work experience who represent either the public or non-profit private sectors, including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) who are committed to public service.

Applicants will possess:

• a Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale)
• a minimum institutional TOEFL score of 525 or IELTS of 5.5.

PRIORITY DISCIPLINES

Agricultural Development/Agricultural Economics; Communications/Journalism; Economic Development; Finance and Banking; Human Resources Management; Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration; Technology Policy and Management; Urban & Regional Planning; and Public Health Policy and Management (including HIV/AIDS policy and prevention, drug abuse education, treatment, and prevention). Researchers, treatment providers, prevention specialists, and program planners at governmental or non-governmental organizations will also be considered).

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720.

Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

• Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
• Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL or IELTS score report.
• One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
• Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
• Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: infofulbright_ind[at]aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

DEADLINE

The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is April 15, 2011.

Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.

To download form click here

Community College Summit Initiative Program, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation, USA

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State is pleased to announce the Community College Initiative Program. This new international educational exchange program enables individuals from Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey and South Africa to study at a community college in the United States to develop professional skills.

Eligible fields are Business Management and Administration; Tourism and Hospitality Management; Health Professions, including Nursing; Media; Information Technology; Security and Public Safety; and Engineering Science.

ELIGIBILITY

To apply to the program, candidates must:

• Have completed a secondary school education; D1, D2, D3 and S1
• Preference will be given to High School Diploma
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree are eligible if they are applying in a field different from the field of their degree and have relevant work experience in the field for which they are applying.
• Applicants with MA or PhD degrees are not eligible to participate.
• Have relevant work experience in the field in which they are applying;
• Have English language skills that provide a basis for enrolling in academic coursework following approximately 6 months of intensive English language study in the U.S.;
• Submit a complete application; and
• Minimum Institutional TOEFL score 500 or TOEIC score 650 atau IELTS 5.0 (only scores less than 2 years old are valid).

U.S. PROGRAM

The Community College Summit Initiative Program will provide funding for round-trip airfare to the U.S.; a living allowance during English language, academic, and practical training program components; tuition costs; health insurance; and cultural enhancement activities. Students will be hosted in groups by community colleges competitively selected to participate in the program. Programs may range from six months to two years in duration and may result in either a certificate or an Associate Degree. Students are required to return home at the end of their program and may not transfer to a four-year U.S. academic institution.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

AMINEF is administering this program on behalf of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State. Please return to AMINEF your complete application package (original application and two copies) by the application deadline that includes:

• Completed application form.
• Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS score report.
• Copy of high school diploma (English translation).
• Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

Please send the application package to AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720 NO LATER November 1, 2011.

For additional information, contact infofulbright_ind[at]aminef.or.id.

We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

To download form click here

Boeing Achievement Awards (TAFE), RMIT University, Australia.

The Boeing Achievement Awards (TAFE) are offered to students of RMIT University in support of Boeing’s International Education Philosophical Guidelines. Specifically, the Boeing Achievement Awards (TAFE) recognise the outstanding achievement of male and female students enrolled in Advanced Diplomas and Associate Degrees in disciplines of significance or merit to Boeing.

Value

• The successful student for each award will receive $800 and a certificate of recognition to be presented at the 2011 RMIT Engineering Awards ceremony.
• The runner-up for each award will receive $200 and a certificate of recognition to be presented at the 2011 RMIT Engineering Awards ceremony.

Eligibility
Local and international students who as at 1 March 2011 have completed one year (between 120 and 168 credit points) in one of the following RMIT programs:

Associate Degrees:

• Information Technology (System Administration)
• Engineering Technology (Mechanical)
• Engineering Technology (Advanced Manufacturing)
• Engineering Technology (Electrical / Electronics)
• Engineering Technology (Network Engineering)
• Engineering Technology (Design and Development)
• Engineering Technology (Systems and Logistics)

Advanced Diplomas:

• Engineering (Aerospace – Mechanical)
• Engineering (Principal Technical Officer)
• Engineering Technology
• Engineering Technology (Mechanical and Manufacturing)
• Telecommunications Engineering
• Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Computer Systems Engineering
• Electrical Technology
• Engineering Design
• Computer Science

Selection
The successful students will be selected based on criteria that include (but not limited to) the demonstration of academic achievement, professionalism, teamwork, personal/ self development, innovation, leadership and/ or other outstanding contributions/ qualities.

In determining the successful student, academic results will account for 50% of the weighting.

The Boeing Achievement Awards (TAFE) are managed and awarded by the College of Science, Engineering and Health. The selection panel will be chaired by the Deputy Director TAFE, College of Science, Engineering and Health (or their nominee) and include the Heads of School: Engineering (TAFE) and Life and Physical Sciences (or their nominees).

How to apply
Applicants are to submit a completed RMIT Boeing Achievement Awards application form (DOC 79KB 3p) with a current CV/ resume and any supporting documentation to Rick Ryan, Senior Coordinator, Learning and Teaching (Student Transition, Equity and Diversity) or deliver to the College of Science, Engineering and Health office reception located on level 12 of building 14 on the city campus.

Supporting statement from a staff member
Applications MUST include a supporting statement from a staff member (See section 3 of the application form) who may be your teacher, course coordinator or program coordinator/ manager / leader.

Close date
5.00 pm, Monday 7 March 2011

More information
Please contact Mr Rick Ryan.

Boeing’s International Education Philosophical Guidelines
Boeing’s university relations will partner with strategically selected colleges and universities to:

• Enhance the skills required for as many students’ academic and professional success as possible while improving access for underrepresented populations (includes but not limited to financial need, gender, rural and ethnic minorities) and targeting high academic achievers.
• Promote interest in continuing higher education for students, faculty and Boeing employees in aerospace areas of interest.
• Increase our knowledge of higher education institutions’ intellectual and technical capabilities and their knowledge of our critical skill needs.
• Leverage our academic partnerships to enhance Boeing’s visibility/ presence in key geographic markets.

Fulbright DIKTI Doctoral Dissertation Research (DDR) Award, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation, USA

This research grant is intended to provide U.S. research opportunities for Indonesian university doctoral candidates who are in the final stages of writing their dissertation. The grant duration is for a period of four months. The applicant should have a minimum institutional TOEFL score of 525 or IELTS 5.5. to participate in this program.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at:

Fulbright-DIKTI Scholarship Program
Direktorat Ketenagakerjaan, Ditjen Pendidikan Tinggi
Departemen Pendidikan Nasional
Gedung D lt. 5.
Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Pintu 1 Senayan
Jakarta 10002

Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

• Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
• Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, institutional TOEFL or IELTS score report.
• One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
• Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
• Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: http://ditnaga.dikti.go.id

We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

DEADLINE
The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is April 15, 2011.

Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.

To download form click here

Ajinomoto Scholarship for ASEAN International Students, University of Tokyo, Japan

This program enables students from five ASEAN countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam) wishing to enroll in a master’s course (major in one of the sciences) at the University of Tokyo, to secure scholarships before their arrival in Japan. It aims to cultivate individuals capable of leading Asia in the twenty-first century and to contribute to the development of Asia and the world as well as to mutual understanding between these countries and Japan.

Eligibility
Applicants who wish to enroll in a master’s course and major in one of the sciences (except medicine and veterinary medicine) at the University of Tokyo and who fulfill the following requirements and qualifications.

1. Applicants must be citizens of Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, or Vietnam.
2. Applicants must have graduated or be expected to graduate with an excellent academic record (with 16 years of education completed or expected to be completed) and must receive the recommendation of their university president or academic advisor or be otherwise qualified to enroll in the University of Tokyo.
3. Applicants must be under the age of 35 on April 1, 2012.
4. In principle, the applicant must be able to obtain approval of acceptance as a Postgraduate International Research Student (hereinafter “Research Student”), from the University of Tokyo and be registered as a Research Student for April 2012 or October 2012.

However, the applicant may enroll directly as a master’s course student of some graduate schools in the University of Tokyo. In that case, the applicant must be able to obtain approval of enrollment from the University of Tokyo and be registered as a master’s course student for Apr 2012 or Oct 2012.

5. Applicants must acquire adequate Japanese language proficiency that is required in order to research and study in a master’s course, when enrolling as a master’s course student of the University of Tokyo.
6. Applicants must apply from the above 5 countries and be able to attend selection procedures when necessary.
7. Applicants must be in good physical and mental health and have a strong motivation for learning.
8. Applicants must not be receiving other scholarships.

Scholarship Amounts
a) Research Student at graduate school: ¥150,000/month (for max. 1 year)
b) Master’s course at graduate school: ¥180,000/month (for max. 2 years)
c) Examination, Admission and Tuition fees: covered in full
d) Airfare (to and from Japan): covered up approximately to ¥200,000 (equivalent amount for economy class ticket. Actual amount in principle)

4. Number of students to be accepted
1 student from each of 5 countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam)

5. Period of Scholarships
Scholarships will be provided for max. 3 years, 1 year studying as a Research Student and max. 2 years studying in a master’s course. The scholarship will be suspended if the scholarship recipient fails to pass the entrance exam for a master’s course within a year after arriving to Japan if the recipient enters as a Research Student. If the recipient enters as a master’s course student, scholarships will be provided for max. 2 years.

6. Application details of each graduate school of the University of Tokyo
Applicants can enroll as Research Students or master’s course students in one of the sciences (except medicine and veterinary medicine) of the graduate schools in the University of Tokyo. Refer appendix 1 for details.

7. Application Deadline
March 31, 2011

8. Application Documents
1. Application form (Form 1) and study program (assigned form)
2. Transcript of scholastic record issued by the university or graduate school attended (no photocopies, written in Japanese or English)
3. A letter of recommendation from university president or academic advisor (assigned form. Additional recommendation letter would be accepted)
4. Additional documents (Optional) A copy of documents proving Japanese Proficiency of the applicant, such as JPLT result, certificate of attendance to Japanese higher education facilities and Japanese Training institutions may be considered.
5. The documents submitted shall not be returned under any circumstances.

9. Selection Process
1. 1st Screening
The screening will be based on the received documents, such as research activities and study plans, university transcript and the letter of recommendation.

2. 2nd screening
The screening for the successful applicants will be based on the following documents.
a) Necessary document required by the Graduate School that the applicant wishing to enroll.-TOEFL Score, etc. (Refer appendix 2)
b) Certificate of Graduation (or Graduation Letter) or Student Registration Certificate
Note: An interview will be held for 2nd selection (in English or in Japanese)

10. Suspension or Termination of Scholarship
The scholarship will be suspended or terminated, if any one of the following conditions applies to the scholarship recipient: According to the circumstances, the scholarship amount already disbursed may be subject to repayment in full or in part:
a) False information found in the application form.
b) Receives any other scholarship.
c) Fails to pass the entrance examination to a University of Tokyo master’s course within one year after arriving to Japan (recipient who enters as a Research Student).
d) Fails to arrive in Japan by the appointed date.
e) Shows poor academic performance due to absence, lack of desire to study or being unable to keep up research for some reason.
f) Has difficulty continuing to study due to illness or other health problems.
g) Violates the rules and regulations of the University of Tokyo or the Ajinomoto Scholarship Foundation.

11. Selection and Notification
1st Screening Late March – April, 2012
2nd Screening May – July, 2012
Notification of the results July, 2012

For more info visit http://www.ajinomoto.co.th/

The Wightman Postgraduate Scholarship in Architecture at University of New South Wales, Australia

The Wightman Postgraduate Scholarship in Architecture for Both Local and International Students

Study Subject: Architecture
Employer: UNSW
Level: Postgraduate

The Scholarship is established to assist students to undertake Postgraduate study in Architecture in the Faculty of the Built Environment at UNSW. This Scholarship is available to both international and local students. Scholarship recipients must be undertaking full-time Postgraduate study in the Faculty of the Built Environment at UNSW. The Scholarship is open to graduates from UNSW or from any other institution approved by the Dean of the Faculty of the Built Environment – having completed the degree of Bachelor of Architecture (or its equivalent), or a degree in an Architecture related field, as determined by the Dean. The successful applicant must be enrolled within three months of accepting the award and may, with the permission of the Dean, be permitted to undertake up to 20 hours of paid employment in each week. Each applicant will be assessed on the basis of academic merit. The Scholarship recipient may hold another Scholarship or Award with permission of the Graduate Research School. The Scholarship is tenable for one year only. Previous recipients may re-apply. Completed application forms and any supporting documentation should be scanned and emailed (preferably as a single pdf document) to the Graduate Research School on scholarships.grs@unsw.edu.au by the specified closing date.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 18 February 2011

• Scholarship Application Form

Source:
http://www.grs.unsw.edu.au/scholarships/foundation.html#TheWightmanPostgraduateScholarshipinArchitecture

MSc in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology Scholarship 2011/2012, Hong Kong

Scholarship for International students at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology

Study Subject:Multimedia and Entertainment Technology
Employer:The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Level: Masters

One full tuition-fee scholarship worth totally HK$111,600 is donated from School of Design to encourage outstanding non-local full-time student(s) for the study of the MSc in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology programme on 2011/12.

Eligibility

Non-local full-time student(s) in MSc in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology programme in 2011/12.

Selection Criteria

Consideration will be given to non-local studenti(s) who is given an offer for entry into the full-time stream of the MSc program in 2011/12 and has attained the following duringadmission:

• A relevant undergraduate degree;
• An accumulated GPA of not lower than 3.75 (or the equivalent);
• Class rank will also be considered if available. Applicant must be within the top 5% of his/her graduating class;
• The applicant’s university/department international ranking may also be considered;
• TOEFL scores for non-English speaking applicants must be 550 or above for the paper-based test, or 213 or above for the computer-based test, or 79 or above for the internet-based test, OR, an overall Band Score of at least 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). OR, Chinese mainland’s College EnglishTest (CET) Band 6. Individuals will also be considered on their own merit by the Scholarship Committee;
• Outstanding awards in a relevant field of study will be considered;
• Other awards relating to community and environmental concerns will be considered;
• Applicant’s portfolio will be considered;
• All applicants must produce a Personal Statement in the English language;
• Applicants must provide 2 letters of recommendation from their tutors;
• Applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.5 each semester in order to continue payments;
• This scholarship will be apportioned over 3 installments.

Selection

Shortlisted candidate(s) will be invited to attend a selection interview with the panel thatformed by the Programme Leader and at least one faculty member of the programme.The panel will nominate finalist(s) based on the criteria and recommend to Director of School of Design for final approval.

Scholarship application Deadline: 15 July 2011

Source:
http://www.sd.polyu.edu.hk/web/img/MSc%20Scholarship_Announcement_Oct2010-applicants.pdf

Doctoral Studies Scholarship in Aquatic Ecology at University of Lund

The aim of the research project is to identify the barriers to dispersal in a microalgal species that forms blooms in freshwater lakes. This research has implications for the understanding of the dispersal of microalgae and microorganisms in general, as well as for predicting the occurrence of new algal blooms. The approach is to determine the importance of physical versus biological dispersal barriers by analyzing the genetic diversity patterns. The current hypothesis is that physical dispersal barriers are important for generating genetic differentiation. Instead, differentiation among microalgal populations might be explained by so called founder effects. Founder effects refer to the dominance of strains or species that arrive first to a new habitat. In laboratory and mesocosm experiments, priority effects and invasion sequence will be investigated in the algal species Gonyostomum semen.

The position will be based at the unit of Aquatic Ecology, Department of Biology, Lund University, in southern Sweden. The PhD project is a part of a larger project financed by Formas (The Swedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Sciences, and Spatial Planning), and will involve collaboration with other PhD students and a group at Gothenburg University (Ass. Prof. Anna Godhe). The project is suitable for applicants who would like to combine ecology and population genetics with molecular biological tools. The practical work will include PCR-based techniques, analyses of population genetic data, algal culturing, and microscopy. Experimental work will be performed both in the laboratory and in the field. In addition, the PhD student will be able to join the Research School in Genomic Ecology (GENECO) in Lund. This program will give access to a network of other PhD students and researchers in genomic ecology, annual meetings, workshops, travel grants to visit other institutions, as well as a career mentor.

Eligibility/Entry Requirements

Requirements for this position are an MSc or comparable degree in ecology preferably with an aquatic and/or molecular ecological specialization. The successful candidate will have very good experience in molecular techniques. A driver’s license is required, as is very good knowledge of written and spoken English.

Application Deadline: February 06, 2011

Web Link

http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/o.o.i.s?id=24914&Dnr=375341&Type=EU

AUN/SEED-Net Master’s Degree Scholarships 2011 in Engineering

The AUN/SEED-Net Project with support from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) provides scholarships to highly qualified young teaching staff and graduating students/young graduates (i.e., potential future faculty staff) of Member Institutions to acquire master’s degrees in the following nine engineering fields at respective Host Institutions in other countries:

• Chemical Engineering (at De La Salle University-Philippines)
• Civil Engineering (at Chulalongkorn University-Thailand)
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering (at Chulalongkorn University-Thailand)
• Environmental Engineering (at University of Philippines-Diliman-Phillipines)
• Geological Engineering (at Gadjah Mada University-Indonesia)
• Information and Communication Technology (at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang-Thailand)
• Manufacturing Engineering (at University of Malaya-Malaysia)
• Materials Engineering (at Universiti Sains Malaysia-Malaysia)
• Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering (at Institute of Technology Bandung-Indonesia).

In order for AUN/SEED-Net students to produce high quality thesis research of international standard and to ensure the completion of the master’s degree within two years, AUN/SEED-Net provides vital support, in terms of financial and academic, through joint thesis research supervision, to AUN/SEED-Net Master’s students at all Host Institutions. The joint thesis research supervision will be carried out through the Collaborative Research Program, which has been created by each Host Institution for a few well-defined research themes (or research umbrellas) in consultation with Japanese Field Coordinating University, each of which is a collection of interrelated and progressively conducted thesis research topics. Each AUN/SEED-Net student (including doctoral sandwich student) shall conduct thesis research under one of these research themes.

Besides, according to AUN/SEED-Net Students’ Mobility scheme which is promoted to enable students to benefit educationally and culturally from the experience of learning at other Member Institution(s), Master’s students may be supported to take a course(s) or conduct research at other Member Institution(s) for a short period. Students are advised to consult with their advisors and Host Institution on the necessity, possibility and procedures of their mobility.

Those who complete this Master’s Degree Program with outstanding thesis research are encouraged to pursue a doctoral degree in one of the above nine fields either at Japanese Supporting Universities under the “Doctoral Degree Program in Japan”, or at Host Institutions (in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand) under the “Doctoral Degree Sandwich Program” with co-supervision by Japanese professors, or at the two Singaporean universities (NTU & NUS) under “Doctoral Degree Program in Singapore” .

Moreover, Master’s students who prove outstanding performance and feel interested in upgrading to doctoral level with maximum scholarship period of five (5) years could consult with their Host Institution on the possibility and requirements of being upgraded. Interested students are advised to inform their Sending Institutions in advance for their agreement.

Objectives

1. To increase the number of high quality Master’s degree holders in engineering at Member Institutions which would be necessary to contribute to a sustainable industrial development of ASEAN countries.
2. To strengthen the Master’s degree support at the Host Institutions so that the production of high quality Master’s degree holders in engineering needed for the region is materialized within the region in collaboration with the Member Institutions and Japanese Supporting Universities.
3. To strengthen human networking among teaching staff of Member Institutions and Japanese Supporting Universities.

Target Number of Scholarships
Around 45 scholarships for each Japanese Fiscal Year will be supported (approximately five scholarships for each host field at Host Institutions in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand).

Coverage of Scholarships
The scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses, health insurance, visa fee and airport tax, and a round-trip air ticket, in accordance with the AUN/SEED-Net Project regulations.

Commencement and Duration of Scholarships
The commencement of scholarship should be within the respective Japanese Fiscal Year; that is, awarded students should commence their study within April of the year– March of the next year.

The duration of the scholarship is strictly two years, counting from the day of arrival at a Host Institution. Students who need more than two years to acquire a degree will be expected to self-finance during period of extension.

Note: The AUN/SEED-Net Project, in consultation with the Host Institution, will terminate the award of any student who fails to maintain satisfactory progress at the Host Institution.

Scholarship Allocation
Although even distribution across nine fields and across Sending Institutions are taken into consideration, our scholarship allocation needs to be based on first-in-first-served policy; that is, depending on the submission of admission results from Host Institutions.

Submission Deadline of the Application Form
Applications for the Master’s Degree Program should be submitted, in printed forms, to the AUN/SEED-Net Project by January 31.

Application Deadline : January 31, 2011

Web Link

http://www.seed-net.org/support_scholars_master.php

Huygens Scholarship Programme, Nuffic, Netherlands

The prestigious Huygens Scholarship Programme is open to excellent students from all countries. It is aimed at talented students who want to come to the Netherlands in the final phase of their bachelor’s studies or during their master’s studies.

The Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science has allocated seven million euros for excellent students coming to the Netherlands under the Huygens Scholarship Programme. There is no fixed number of available scholarships. The actual number is determined by the total cost of the variable components of the scholarships.

PhD applications can only be accepted from excellent students with the Icelandic, Macedonian, Chinese, Croatian or Turkish nationality. Furthermore, the minister has allocated part of the total budget for excellent students following programmes in Dutch language and literature, or Neerlandistiek.

The Huygens Scholarship Programme is highly competitive. To illustrate this: for the 2011 scholarship round it is expected that out of approximately 1,700 applications only 150 candidates will be awarded a scholarship.

Eligibility requirements
If you want to take part in the Huygens Scholarship Programme, you must meet the following requirements:

• You are an excellent student: you have obtained excellent results in all your previous studies and you are at least in the top 5% of students in your study or research programme. Please show this in your application file by including, for example, grade lists or reference letters. In case of equivalent qualification preference will be given to applications which show that you are among the top 5%.
• The Dutch study programme should be registered in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes. You can find this information in the Dutch nomination letter provided by the Dutch host institution.
• You should be in the final phase of your bachelor’s studies, or studying towards a master’s degree in the Netherlands, and your study must be used to earn a degree at the Dutch institution.
• Scholarships are only awarded for studies lasting at least 6 months, but no longer than 24 months. In case of equivalent qualification preference will be given to applications for 12 to 24 months.
• Your studies or research in the Netherlands must constitute a deepening and broadening of your previous studies.
• If you are already a graduate, you must have graduated less than one year ago.
• It is possible to do research or practical training, but it must form part of your studies (a programme on the CROHO list), i.e. you must receive study credits for it. In case of equivalent qualification preference will be given to applications for study programmes.
• At the start of the academic year (1 September) in which you study in the Netherlands, you must be no older than 35 years of age. In case of equivalent qualification preference will be given to a younger candidate.
• You must have already attended a programme of education (e.g. high school or above) in a country outside the Netherlands.

Your Huygens application must include:

• a signed printout of the digital application form (required document);
• your personal Huygens nomination letter 2011 (required document);
• your curriculum vitae;
• copies of relevant diplomas, certificates and transcripts;
• a reasoned account of your motivation for wanting to study or do research in the Netherlands (about one side of an A4-sized sheet);
• two letters of reference;
• a copy of your passport or identity card.

Scholarship amount
The Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science has allocated seven million euros for international excellent students coming to the Netherlands under the Huygens Scholarship Programme.

There is no fixed number of available scholarships. The actual number is determined by the total cost of the variable components of the scholarships.

Please note that 2011-2012 academic year starts on 1 September 2011. All scholarships awarded will start from that date, and not earlier. It is possible to start later in the academic year, but before 1 March 2012.

The scholarships include the following components:

• a generous contribution towards tuition fees or towards bench fees for the PhD thesis;
• a monthly allowance of € 1,380 (this includes a standard contribution towards healthcare insurance);
• visa fees (standard contribution);
• a one-off payment towards international travel costs (standard contribution based on nationality);

The average value of scholarships awarded in 2010 was € 36,000.

Closing date
The complete application, both the digital application form and application documents on paper, must be received by Nuffic before 1 February 2011. Applications which have not been submitted both digitally and on paper or which are incomplete will not be accepted.

Download the list of Huygens Scholarship Programme contact persons

Nuffic
Reception
Huygens Scholarship Programme-INT
Kortenaerkade 11
2518 AX The Hague

Visit http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/scholarships/scholarships-administered-by-nuffic/huygens-scholarship-programme

Practical Traineeship for Foreign Students of Natural and Technical Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry

Practical training placements for students of the above mentioned subjects are arranged by the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE). Within the DAAD, unit 514 is the German National IAESTE Committee.

Duration
Usually, traineeships are two to three months in duration with various firms, institutions of higher education and research institutes. In individual cases, traineeships of extended duration can be arranged.

Value
Trainees are usually paid EUR 650 per month; however, the DAAD is unable to grant any additional funds to cover travel costs.

Requirements
Specific information on conditions of eligibility is available from the National IAESTE Committee. Requirements regarding language proficiency of German differ greatly; some firms require their foreign trainees to have a good knowledge of German, many others however only ask for some basic knowledge necessary for communication at work. In some cases a good knowledge of English is sufficient. Training placements recruited in Germany are offered exclusively by the responsible National IAESTE Committee abroad, which in turn arranges placements for German university students. Apart from those offered via this route, the IAESTE program has no other internship places available for individual applicants.

Application papers
Precise information on when to submit applications is available from the National IAESTE Committee of the applicant`s home country. Students of the stated subjects interested in a training placement in Germany should address the National IAESTE Committee in their home country.

Their address is:

IAESTE AUSTRALIA
P.O. Box 649
Hawthorne, Vic 3122
Australia

Visiting address:
Room AS 202
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, Vic 3122
Australia

Tel: +61 3 9214 8577
Fax: +61 3 9819 0834
E-mail: Australia@iaeste.org

Homepage: http://www.swin.edu.au/iaeste

Senior Clinical Training Scholarships at University of Cambridge

These Scholarships provide an outstanding opportunity to study for a postgraduate qualification. One Scholarship is available from 1 April 2011 and one from 1 July 2011. The Scholars will be trained in all aspects of small animal surgery, including soft tissue and orthopaedics. The training programme is approved by the European College of Veterinary Surgery, and the Department is an Approved Centre for the RCVS Diploma in Small Animal Surgery (orthopaedics).

The Scholarships are for one year in the first instance, renewable for periods of one year up to a total of three years. They are subject to an initial monitoring period of six months, and to review on an annual basis.

The Scholars will be required to register for a Certificate and/or Diploma in the appropriate field. The training programme requires participation in the Department`s clinical service, including the out-of-hours rota, in addition to small-group teaching of veterinary students.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD £ 20,970 Year one

Applicants must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying them for membership. Completion of an ECVS recognised internship or a minimum of two years` experience in small animal practice is essential.

Informal enquiries: contact Sorrel Langley-Hobbs on sjl41@cam.ac.uk Application form (SCTS1) and information pack about the Scholarship: contact Melissa Large on 01223 337055, quoting title of the Scholarship, or download from http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/news/

Closing Date : 18 February 2011
Interview date: 09 March 2011

Send completed application form, curriculum vitae, covering letter and additional documents specified to Melissa Large, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 OES, or email recruit@vet.cam.ac.uk by closing date.

http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/

PhD Position in Biometrics at University Goettingen, Germany

The Research Training Group 1023 „Identification in Mathematical Models: Synergy of Stochastic and Numerical Methods“ at the University of Göttingen invites applications for an immediately available 3-year (= 2-year + option for 1-year extension) PhD Position (Doktorandenstipendium/ DFG-scholarship).

The focus of our Biometrics research group (www.stochastik.math.uni-goettingen.de) at the Institute for Mathematical Stochastics (IMS) is on the development of novel models and methods for fingerprint recognition. Dissertation projects can interdisciplinary combine the potentials of stochastics, statistics, numerics and computer science for providing new solutions to exciting challenges in the coinciding areas of biometrics, pattern recognition and image processing.

Essential qualifications are a master degree, diploma or a comparable degree in mathematics, computer science or a related scientific field.

Preferred:

• Good skills in written and spoken English
• Programming skills (e.g. Java, C++, Matlab, R)
• Experience in mathematical or statistical imaging

Background in geometry, pattern recognition or image processing is advantageous. We expect creativity and independence, the ability to work and communicate within a team of scientists from different disciplines.

The scholarship of the DFG Research Training Group 1023 are based on the support rate granted by the DFG and amount to EUR 1365,- per month with a monthly supplement of EUR 103,-.

The advancement of equality at the IMS goes without saying; in particular, we are striving to increase the percentage of women in the science sector. Severely disabled persons with equal qualifications will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.

For further details, please contact: Prof. Dr. Axel Munk, munk@math.uni-goettingen.de Phone: +49 (0) 551 39 172111.

Please send your application indicating Code: Biometrics including CV, a brief statement of research interests and contact details of two referees until 1st February, 2011 to steffi.greiner@mathematik.uni-goettingen.de or via postal delivery to: Steffi Greiner, Secretary, Institut für Mathematische Stochastik, Goldschmidtstr. 7, D-37077 Göttingen, Germany.

Please visit also www.stochastik.math.uni-goettingen.de/fileadmin/IMS/Dokumente/Stellen/BiometricsPhD.pdf

UN University Spring 2011 Building Resilience to Climate Change Courses, Japan

The United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace (UNU-ISP), Tokyo, invites applications for the new intensive 4-week postgraduate programme on "Building Resilience to Climate Change" developed under the framework of the University Network for Climate and Ecosystems Change Adaptation Research (UN-CECAR). The new courses, conducted at UNU-ISP, cover a range of issues on sustainability and adaptation to climate and ecosystems change. Topics include:

• climate and atmospheric science
• impacts assessment
• climate and society
• ecosystems resilience
• risk and uncertainty
• integrated solutions for mitigation and adaptation
• community-based adaptation strategies

Students also will receive practical training in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing software.

FELLOWSHIPS
A limited number of fellowships (covering tuition fees and living expenses) are available for outstanding students from developing countries and who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance. All students are expected to pay for their own travel expenses to and from Tokyo.

ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION

The programme is open to Master`s and Ph.D students who are currently enrolled in a university postgraduate programme and who have already identified their thesis topic prior to arriving in Japan.

Applicants must provide:

• a completed Application & Fellowship Form with photo and signature
• proof of enrolment in a masters or Ph.D. degree programme
• original transcript of academic record
• a detailed proposal of their research topic, and explain how it will link their current university thesis topic to that of climate change
• TOEFL scores or equivalent proof of English-language proficiency for non-native speakers or those who do not have an academic degree in an English-speaking country
• minimum of two references; one from their supervisor and one from another faculty member

For detailed information on the application and admission procedures, and to download the application form, please visit the UNU-ISP website at: http://isp.unu.edu/cecar.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Spring 2011 Postgraduate Courses on “Building Resilience to Climate Change” 28 February - 25 March 2011

www.isp.unu.edu/cecar

Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship Program in Language and Communication Technologies

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship in Language and Communication Technologies for Overseas and non-overseas applicants

• Study Subject: Language and Communication Technologies
• Employer: Erasmus Mundus
• Level: Masters

The Erasmus Mundus European Masters Program in Language and Communication Technologies (LCT) is designed to meet the demands of industry and research in a rapidly growing area. It offers education and training opportunities for the next generations of leaders in research and innovation. It provides students with profound knowledge and insight into the various disciplines that contribute to the methods of language and communication technologies and it strengthens their ability to work according to scientific methods. Moreover, the students acquire practice-oriented knowledge by choosing appropriate combinations of modules in Language Technology, Computational and Theoretical Linguistics, and Computer Science.

It involves studying one year at one of the Universities of the consortium, and completing the second year with a stay in one of the partner Universities. After this, the student will obtain two already approved Master of Science/Arts degrees with legal value in the countries of issue.

The amount of the Erasmus Mundus scholarship for students beginning in 2010 is 24,000 Euros per student per year for overseas students and aproximately 10,000 Euros per student per year for non-overseas students. The application for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship is done through the Application Form of the LCT Masters Program, that is, when you apply to the EM LCT program, you are simultaneously applying for the scholarship.

Application procedure and deadlines
Complete applications are due for both, overseas and non-overseas applicants on January 17th, 2011 (new deadline).

Non-overseas applicants are defined as nationals of an EU member state, an EEA-EFTA state (Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein) or other nationals who have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries.
Overseas applicants are all others.

NB: Special note for applicants from Switzerland, Turkey, Western Balkans region (i.e. Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo under UNSC resolution 1244/99, Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia). Unless otherwise determined due to residency abroad, your application should be submitted under the area “overseas”.
In order for your application to be considered complete, please:
I. Please, submit via our online form:

1. a statement of interest written in English. Please write at most two pages focusing on:
   • your reasons for applying
   • your areas of interest in relation to the various disciplines that contribute to the methods of language and communication technologies (Language Technology, Computational and Theoretical Linguistics, and Computer Science)
   • your preferences for the host and partner Universities
2. a current Curriculum Vitae (CV), written in English
3. certified copies of:
   • a. your Bachelor’s degree
   • b. certificates attesting to the fulfillment of the language requirements
4. a transcript of academic records.

II. You will be providing the names of 2 referees of your choice on the application form. Using the email address you provide, your referees will be contacted and asked to upload letters of recommendation. For your information, the referees will be provided with these forms for the recommendation:

• Letter of Recommendation for overseas application or
• Letter of Recommendation for non-overseas application according to your status.

Alternatively, your referee may send their letter by post to our contact address, but it must come directly from the referee (not from you), be securely sealed, and sent by the deadline.
If your original documents are in a language other than English, please also submit certified translations.
Notification of acceptance will be issued by March 31, 2011.
Source:
http://lct-master.org/index.php?id=ap

Samsung Electronics Global Scholarhip Program for Masters Studies, Korea.

GSP-SNU(Samsung Electronics Global Scholarship Program for MS Degree in Computer Science and Electronics Engineering in Korea)

• Study Subject: Computer Science and Electronics Engineering
• Employer: Samsung Electronics
• Level: Masters

Samsung Electronics announces the launching of the Global Scholarship Program at the Seoul National University (GSP-SNU Program) for receiving the Master of Sciences Degree. This program is oriented toward brilliant students majoring in computer science, engineering, physics, and mathematics.

The GSP-SNU Program is meant for students willing to receive the Master of Sciences Degree in Computer Science and Electronics Engineering. The education is conducted for 2 years at The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of the Seoul National University.
The Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering has six departments:

1. Information, Telecommunication, and Radio Science
2. Control, Instrumentation, and Automation
3. Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits
4. Computer and Very Large Scale Integration Systems
5. Electrophysics and Lasers
6. Electric Energy Systems

Benefits

1. Samsung Pays for Admission and Tuition
2. Samsung Grants Money Allowance (USD 1,000 per month)
3. Samsung Provides Dormitory for Living
4. Samsung Annually Pays for Airfare (Moscow-Seoul, Seoul-Moscow [once a year])
5. Samsung Internship is Available after Passing 75% of the Studies
6. Samsung Offers a Position in South Korea after Graduation for 2 Years
7. Samsung Offers a Position in Moscow after Work in Korea

Required Majors

1. Computer Science
2. Applied Mathematics
3. Cybernetics
4. Electronics Engineering
5. Radio Engineering
6. Radio Physics
7. Communications Engineering
8. Telecommunications
9. Semiconductor Physics
10. Microelectronics
11. Physics
12. Optics
13. Optics Engineering
14. Laser Physics
15. System-on-Chip Design
16. Circuit Design
17. Systems Engineering
18. System Design
19. Mechanical Engineering
20. Robotics
21. Automation Engineering
22. Material Science
23. Chemistry

General Requirements

1. B.Sc. or M.Sc. Degree
2. Major in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics
3. Grade Point Average (GPA) more than 4.8
4. Excellent Knowledge of English
5. Possibility to present 2 references

Any citizen of the Russian Federation may apply for the GSP-SNU Program.
Scholarship Application Deadline: February, 2011

Admission Requirements
In order to apply for the Samsung-Sponsored Scholarship Master of Science (MS) Program in Computer Science and Electronics Engineering (GSP-SNU) 2011, applicants must send us their complete CV / resume (GSPCurriculumVitae.doc) in English by email MSc@samsung.ru (with the subject line: “MS-Program-2011″).

After successfully passing the preliminary CV / resume screen, the applicants will be invited to the Samsung Electronics Moscow and St. Petersburg Offices in February ~ March 2011. During the Career Forum, the applicants will learn more about Samsung Electronics, GSP-SNU (MSU Program), Korean Lifestyle, and Real Experiences from Graduates of Samsung-Sponsored Educational Programs. After that, the applicants will be invited to personal HR interviews with Samsung Electronics experts.
The complete application process and full list of application documents are described below.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES
1) CV / Resume in English
Applicants must submit their complete CVs / resumes in English with the description of their personal data (such as the name, date of birth, place of residence, marital status, contact points), educational background (such as the name of the university, faculty, department, period of studies, GPA), professional experience, and list of awards (if applicable). The CV / resume file should come named as as the applicant’s Name_Surname.doc.
2) Academic Degree (in year 2011 [higher priority] or 2010)
Applicants must have a bachelor degree (such as BS) or a higher degree (such as Specialist, MS, or PHD) from a recognized institution. Applicants must send us the scanned copies of their diploma(s) together with the lists of marks. These documents can be submitted either in Russian or in English (otherwise, translated copies are needed). The files should come named as follows:

• Name_Surname_BS_Diploma.jpg,
• Name_Surname_BS_Marks.jpg,
• Name_Surname_MS_Diploma.jpg,
• Name_Surname_MS_Marks.jpg,
• Name_Surname_Specialist_Diploma.jpg,
• etc.

If the applicant is graduating from his / her university in year 2010 and has no diploma at the moment, he or she can also apply for the MS Program before graduation. In this case, the applicant must receive an Academic Reference from the university and Grade Extract from the Examination Book. After receiving his / her diploma in year 2011, the applicant will have to submit it to us.
3) Letters of Recommendation
Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from current or recent supervisors who can attest to the applicant’s scientific abilities and academic potential. The letters should come as two scanned files named as Name_Surname_Recommendation_01.jpg and Name_Surname_Recommendation_02.jpg.
4) Electronic Photo of You

Applicants must also send us their electronic photo. The file should be namded as Name_Surname_Photo.jpg.

Please, send the application to e-mail MSc@samsung.ru with “MSc-Program-2011″ note in the subject field of your e-mail.

APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR FALL 2011
Application deadline is February, 2011.
For more information, please, call us at the phone number: +7 (495) 797 24 00
Source:
http://edu.samsung.ru/ms/

Ajinomoto Indonesia Postgraduate Scholarship, University of Tokyo, Japan

Apply for a post graduate scholarship to University Of Tokyo. If you…..

• Are highly interested to pursue an overseas master degree in the field of science and technology: Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Mathematical, Agriculture, IT Sciences (except Medicine & Veterinary Medicine) with minimum GPA 3.50.
• Posses an excellent academic performance and has strong sense of Indonesia nationalism and leadership.
• Completed at least 16 years of formal education (inclusive elementary, junior/senior high school and College) or shall be graduating from College by March 2011.
• Will not be more than 35 years of age by 01 April 2012 and will not be receiving other scholarship.
• Must be in good physical and mental health and have a strong motivation for learning.
• Have the strong desire to learn the Japanese Language & Culture since its proficiency level shall be used as a pre-requisite to majority of the courses for graduate school acceptance
• Pass the screening and selection process in Ajinomoto Indonesia.
• Pass the required grade needed for exams such as Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL), Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

Then you could be the recipient Of …..

* JPY 150,000/monthly allowance (maximum for 1 year) for a research graduate school student.
* JPY 180,000/monthly allowance (maximum for 2 years) for a master’s course graduate school student.
* JPY 200,000 airfare coverage (to and from Japan)
* Full coverage of Examination, Admission and Tuition fees.

Types of Ajinomoto Scholarship:

• Master’s Student Program: a. Must acquire adequate Japanese language proficiency b. Entire program should be finished within two years. c. Should able to submit required documentation to the University of Tokyo for the chosen field of study.
• Research Student Program + Master’s Student Program: a. Must acquire adequate Japanese language proficiency. b. Entire program should be finished by three years.

Place your accomplished application form in the following documents in a envelope :

• (3) Passport size photos, taken within 6 months
• Certified true copy of Transcript of Records
• Certified true copy of University/College Diploma
• (2) Accomplished Recommendation Form from either University President, Dean or Academic Adviser.
• Documents to be submit: Application Form, Recommendation Form, Field & Study Program Form.

Send all documents to :

PT. AJINOMOTO INDONESIA
Jln. Laksda Yos Sudarso 77-78, Sunter
Jakarta 14350
Attn: CSR Committee
Phone: 021-65304455 Fax: 021-65308119

Not later than March 1st, 2011

(Only short listed eligible candidates will be invited for interview in Jakarta)

Application Forms, Recommendation Forms, Guideline etc. will be sent by email, please send formal written request to: rizki_indrawan@ajinomoto.co.id

On the right above of the envelope please write: Tokyo University Application.

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Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology (MIBT) 2011 Academic Merit Scholarships.

MIBT Indonesia is committed to helping students achieve goals by offering scholarships to outstanding students. MIBT Indonesia would like to reward you for the excellent academic results you have achieved at school by offering you to the opportunity to secure a scholarship for your studies.

Scholarships

• Diploma of Commerce – 50% and 25% scholarships
• Diploma of Management – 50% and 25% scholarships
• Diploma of Computing – 50% and 25% scholarships
• Diploma of Media & Communication – 50% and 25% scholarships

To be considered for an MIBT Indonesia Scholarship you must:

• Complete an application form by the 1st April 2011
• Complete an essay test at MIBT Indonesia campus on Saturday 2nd April from 9-11 am
• Submit UAN result not later than 30th June 2011
• Have not received any exemptions for previous study
• Commence the course in July 2011

Final Decisions will be based on UAN results and the essay

Scholarships will be announced on MIBT Indonesia website not later than 5th July 2011

Source: http://www.mibt.or.id/

Please kindly mention Scholarshiponline.info when applying for this scholarship

Richard Plaschka Scholarship, Austria.

Area of study or research:

• Humanities and Theology
• Historical Sciences, Linguistics and Literature Sciences

Detailed type of grant:

• semester or one-year grant, research grant

Target Group:

• postgraduates
• PhD holders
• researchers

Authority awarding grant:

• OeAD-GmbH/ICM-Centre for International Cooperation & Mobility on behalf of and funded by the Federal Ministry of Science and Research (BMWF)

Duration:

• 4 to 9 months

Quota:

• Maximum of 7 new awards per academic year! In case of successful research activities the scholarship can, on request, be renewed (total duration 18 months).

Grant benefit paid:

1. Monthly grant
   a) grant: 1040 EUR
   b) book allowance: 93 EUR
2. Accident and health insurance, accommodation
   a) If necessary, the ÖAD will take out an accident and health insurance on behalf of the grant recipient.
   b) The OeAD-GmbH will endeavour to provide accommodation (student hall of residence or flat) for recipients of grants who wish to get accommodation arranged by the OeAD. Monthly costs: 220 EUR to 470 EUR (depending on how much comfort the recipients of grants want). An administration fee of 18 EUR per month is payable to the ÖAD for arranging accommodation.
   The costs for insurance and accommodation have to be paid out of the grant by the recipient of the grant.
3. Recipients of grants are exempted from paying tuition fees.
4. Recipients of grants from non-European developing countries will also receive a travel costs subsidy of up to 730 EUR maximum.

Closing date for applications:

• 01. 03. 2011

Where to submit your application:

• New applicants:
  online at www.scholarships.at
• Applications for renewals:
  Centre for International Cooperation & Mobility (ICM)
  of the OeAD-GmbH
  A-1090 Wien, Alser Straße 4/1/14/1
  Tel.: 01/4277-28189
  Fax: 01/4277-28194
  e-mail: lydia.skarits@oead.at

Application form:

• at www.scholarships.at

International Young Eco-Hero Awards USA 2011

Action For Nature (AFN), a non-profit organization, has created the International Young Eco-Hero Awards to recognize and reward the successful individual environmental initiatives of young people ages 8 to 16. AFN encourages young people around the world to carry out individual environmental action projects. We believe that young people can have a positive impact on the environment and are vital in changing the way we live on our planet.

Winners are selected by a team of independent judges with experience in environmental issues.
Judging Criteria

The applications will be judged according to several criteria, including but not limited to:

originality
difficulty
organization
length of time devoted to the project
influencing/educating others
use of outside resources (e.g. library, experts, media, community leaders)
degree of success in reaching goals
the impact on the environment.

Application Requirements

The project concerns environmental health, advocacy, research or protection of the natural world.
The project is action-based and self-initiated, and not one assigned by a teacher or other adult.
The project has reached a significant stage or bas been completed the project within the last year.
Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 16 on February 28, 2011.
Science Fair and Scouting Badge projects will only be considered if they include environmental action, educational outreach to others or extended studies beyond the Science Fair.

We do not accept (a) projects related to domestic or confined animals, (b) compositions or reports.

DEADLINE

If you meet these requirements, complete the application form available on International Young Eco-Hero Awards Web site www.actionfornature.org and mail or e-mail your completed application to Action For Nature by Feb. 28, 2011.

Note that applications must be postmarked by Feb. 28, 2011.
Award winners will be notified in May 2011

Indian Government Scholarships for Indonesian Students

Overview
The Government of India scholarships are provided by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) through its General Cultural Scholarships Scheme (GCSS) for the year 2011-12.

The scholarships are offered to meritorious Indonesian students to undertake higher studies in India under undergraduate (S1), post-graduate (S2) and Ph.D. (S3). Students can opt for any course in the fields of arts, performing arts, architecture, literature, commerce and science; degree courses in engineering and agriculture; and doctoral and post-doctoral courses in various disciplines. Government of India will provide living allowance, contingent grant, accommodation charges, tuition fee and other benefits, including expenses on medical treatment and study tour to the students selected for the scholarship. However, the cost of air passage to India and back for all students and expenses on laboratory chemicals and related incidentals for science stream students would have to be borne by them or by their sponsors. Scholarships are not provided for medicine (MBBS), dentistry (BDS), nursing & other courses related to medicine.

Applications for the 2011-12 academic year are now being accepted in the Embassy of India in Jakarta. Last date for acceptance of applications is 22 January 2011.

Eligible Candidates
To be eligible to apply for ICCR scholarship, you must:

be an Indonesian national;
be usually and currently resident in Indonesia;
not have permanent resident status for any other country;
be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencement of scholarship in India;
not currently hold a scholarship from ICCR under GCSS;
not availed of a scholarship from ICCR under GCSS;
priority will be given to candidates who have not had scholarships and have not been awarded scholarship previously to study in India;
be applying to commence a new course of study at a level higher than your current qualification;
be able to take up the scholarship in the year in which it is offered (2011);
for civil servants, be endorsed by your sponsoring organization, i.e. Ministry, Department, statutory authority, agency.

Mandatory requirements for GCSS Scholarships application*:

A record of high-level academic achievement (with GPA of at least 2.75) in the last qualifying examination at the School or the University
Syllabus of the last qualifying examination
Certified/sworn copies of all documents such as marks sheets etc. with English translations
To pass an English Proficiency Test to be conducted by the Embassy
For Students applying for doctoral/post-doctoral courses or architecture: Synopsis of the proposed area of research
Certificate of Physical Fitness, as prescribed in Appendix-2 of the Application Form
Medical certificate attesting that the candidate is free from AIDS
Curriculum Vitae in English (HP and e-mail required)
Certificate in English-language course/TOEFL score minimum 500
Recommendation letter from former School/University/Office

*Information above is only a summary. For detailed information, please refer to the Application Form and the detailed

Scholarships
Living Allowance (Stipend)
@Rs. 4,500 per month for Under-graduate courses
(BA/B.Sc./B.Com/BBM/BCA/BBA/B.Tech. etc.)
@Rs. 5,000 per month for Post-graduate courses
(MA/M.Com/MBA/MCA/MSc/ME/M.Tech. etc.)
@Rs. 6,000 per month for Research courses (M.Phil/Ph.D./D.Lit/Fellow)
@Rs. 6,500 per month for Post-doctoral research students

@Rs. 4,500 per annum for Under-graduate courses
@Rs. 6,500 per annum for Post-graduate courses
@Rs. 12,000 per annum for Research courses (M.Phil/Ph.D. in Humanities, S&T/M.Tech/ME)
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Guidelines.
For detailed information on ICCR scholarships, please visit: www.indianembassyjakarta.com or www.jnicc.org or www.congendiamedan.or.id or contact:

Education Wing, Embassy of India, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Kav. S-1, Kuningan, Jakarta

Tel: (62-21) 520 4150/52/57/526 4931 & 521 3775 Fax: (62-21) 520 4160 & 5265622

E-mail: ssedu@net-zap.com or edujkt@net-zap.com

www.indianembassyjakarta.com