Showing posts with label Schollarship Information. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Schollarship Information. Show all posts

Saturday, 1 March 2008

ADB Japan Scholarship Program, University of Melbourne

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in Asian and Pacific Region. The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region.

University of Melbourne is one of institutions participating in this ADB-JSP scholarship program. Below are programs offered (Masters by Coursework):

* Business Administration
* Commerce
* Commerce (specializing in Economics or Finance)
* Engineering
* International Business
* Public Health
* Agribusiness, Agricultural Sciences, and Forest Science

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION

The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

* full tuition fees
* a monthly subsistence and housing allowance
* an allowance for books and instructional materials
* medical insurance
* travel expenses

The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute. The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

* A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship)
* Gained admission to an approved post graduate course in any of the participating academic institutions (University of Melbourne)
* A bachelor's degree or its equivalent with superior academic record
* At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience
* Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies
* Not more than 35 years old at the time of application
* In good health
* Should agree to return to his/her home county after completion of studies under the Program
* Staff of participating academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of the other international organizations are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for the Scholarship.

DEADLINE MARET 2008

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

MORE INFORMATION

ADB-JSP Coordinators:

Ms. Lydia Firanyi
Postgraduate Scholarships Officer
Melbourne Scholarships Office
E-mail: pg-schols@unimelb. edu.au, l.firanyi@unimelb. edu.au

University of Melbourne
Parkville Victoria, 3010 Australia
(Attn: Melbourne Scholarships Office)
http://www.postgrad schols.unimelb. edu.au/query

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Sunday, 20 January 2008

The ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia

The ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar. And the scholarship is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore Cambridge General Certificate of Education ‘Advanced’ (GCE ‘A’) Level (or equivalent) certificate.

The ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia are welcome students from Indonesia to apply to enter Singapore schools at the Secondary Three level.

Criteria:

• Nationals of Indonesia
• Between 14+ to 16+ years old
• Sat for SMP 3 National Final Evaluation Examination (EBTANAS/UAN) and have done consistently well in school

Dates:

• Application period - 2 June to 21 July
• Selection test dates - mid August
• Selection interview dates - late September, Candidates short-listed for the selection test/interview will be notified a week before the selection test/interview dates
• Award of scholarship - early to mid October
• Arrival of scholar in Singapore - late October

Conditions:

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

The selection tests and interviews will be conducted in Medan, Jakarta, Surabaya (if there are sufficient candidates).

Download the application form

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