PhD Scholarship in Econometrics and Operations Research, Tilburg University, Netherlands

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The Department of Econometrics and Operations Research of the Tilburg School of Economics and Management at Tilburg University is offering the following position:

PhD position for the NWO project:
Solving Quadratic Assignment Problems with Algebraic Symmetry via Semidefinite Programming

Project description:
The quadratic assignment problem (QAP) is well known in operations research (mathematical programming) and arises from applications as diverse as electronic circuit testing and hospital facility location. It is also famously hard to solve QAP instances, even ones of moderate size. In this project we will revisit the possibility of solving QAP problems using semidefinite programming in a branch and bound setting. In particular, we will use modern techniques from algebraic combinatorics to exploit algebraic structures in the data where present.

Job requirements/Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

• holds a Master, or equivalent degree in (applied) mathematics, operations research, or computer science, and has some background in mathematical programming
• has an interest and skills in computer programming (in MATLAB, C++)
• is ambitious, self-motivated, and cooperative
• is able to communicate in English
• is able to function in a research group and willing to assist in the organization of research meetings, symposia,etcetera.

Terms of employment:
According to the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) for Dutch Universities, a PhD candidate (promovendus) receives a starting salary of € 2.042.– gross per month in the first year. The university offers very good fringe benefits (it is one of the best non-profit employers in the Netherlands), such as an options model for terms and conditions of employment and excellent reimbursement of moving expenses. The position can be either for a duration of three or four years, depending on the qualifications and wishes of the candidate. The starting date is negotiable, but can be as early as September 1st, 2010.

Information:
Specific information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

• Prof. Etienne de Klerk, Tilburg University. Tel: +31 13 466 2031 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              +31 13 466 2031      end_of_the_skype_highlighting email: e.deklerk[ at ]uvt.nl
• Dr. Renata Sotirov, Tilburg University. Tel: +31 13 466 3178 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              +31 13 466 3178      end_of_the_skype_highlighting, email: r.sotirov[ at ]uvt.nl

Applications:
Applications including a curriculum vitae and two reference letters must be submitted before June 25th, 2010 to e.deklerk[ at ]uvt.nl

The most promising candidates will be invited for an interview around the end of June 2010.

Master Scholarships in Economics, Barcelona Graduate School of Economics, Spain

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

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

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

This award covers:

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

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

Visit official webiste.

BEASISWA PEMERINTAH JEPANG (MONBUKAGAKUSHO) TAHUN 2011 UNTUK LULUSAN SEKOLAH LANJUTAN TINGKAT ATAS (SLTA)

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Kedutaan Besar Jepang menawarkan Beasiswa Pemerintah Jepang (Monbukagakusho) kepada siswa-siswi Indonesia lulusan Sekolah Lanjutan Tingkat Atas (SLTA) untuk melanjutkan pendidikan ke Universitas (S-1), College of Technology (D-3) atau Professional Training College (D-2) di Jepang mulai tahun akademik 2011 (April 2011). Pelamar hanya bisa mendaftar 1 (satu) program dari S-1, D-3, atau D-2.
Syarat-syarat pengambilan formulir bagi calon pelamar sebagai berikut:

1. Lahir antara tanggal 2 April 1989 dan tanggal 1 April 1994.
2. Nilai rata-rata ijazah atau rapor kelas 3 semester/cawu terakhir minimal:
   Program S-1 : 8,4
   Program D-3 : 8,0
   Program D-2 : 8,0
   *Jika pada saat penutupan (10 Juni 2010) nilai ijazah asli belum bisa dikeluarkan, maka nilai ijazah sementara dari Kepala Sekolah bisa diterima.
3. Pelamar harus lulus dari SLTA.

Formulir pendaftaran dapat diperoleh secara gratis untuk mereka yang memenuhi ketiga persyaratan tersebut di atas di Kedutaan Besar Jepang (Bagian Pendidikan: 8:30-12:00, 14:00-15:30), Konsulat Jenderal Jepang di Surabaya dan Medan mulai 10 Mei 2010.
Mereka yang tinggal di luar JABODETABEK, Surabaya dan Medan dapat melamar melalui surat yang ditujukan kepada Kedutaan Besar Jepang (Jl. M. H. Thamrin 24 Jakarta Pusat 10350), Konsulat Jenderal Jepang Surabaya atau Medan. Surat itu harus berisi nama, tanggal lahir, alamat, nomor telepon, program pilihan (S-1, D-3, atau D-2), 3 (tiga) bidang studi yang ingin dipelajari dan dilampiri fotokopi rapor, ijazah, serta nilai ijazah.
Formulir harus dikembalikan ke Kedutaan Besar Jepang atau Konsulat Jenderal Jepang lengkap dengan fotokopi rapor, ijazah, dan nilai ijazah sampai tanggal 10 Juni 2010.
Untuk keterangan lebih lanjut silakan menghubungi Kedutaan Besar Jepang (Bagian Pendidikan: 021-3192-4308 Ext. 175, 176) atau klik disini.

Master and Doctoral DAAD Indonesia Scholarships, Germany

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The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) – Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst – supports a range of postgraduate courses at German universities which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from Developing Countries with further specialized studies. The DAAD supports these selected programs with a certain quota of scholarships and with financial assistance for a special tutoring system. At the end of the course (programs run 12 to 36 months, depending on the particular institution) participants can obtain an internationally recognized Master`s or in some courses PhD degree.

Target group:
University teaching staff, researchers and professionals holding an academic degree and with at least two years of experience in the public or private institutions in the following areas:

• Economic Sciences / Business Administration/ Political Economics
• Development Co-operation
• Engineering and related sciences
• Mathematics
• Regional Planning
• Agricultural and Forest Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Public Health / Veterinary Medicine / Medicine
• Sociology and Education

Language of instruction:
German or English, depending on the degree course. Participants in postgraduate courses in which English is the language of instruction receive a scholarship for a two-month intensive German language course. Participants in postgraduate courses in which German or German/English is the language of instruction receive a scholarship for a six-month intensive German language course. Please note that the candidates must have certain German language certificate at the time of application.

Criteria for applying:
Age limit: 36 years of age at the time of application (for some courses 32 years)
Degree: Bachelor or Master.
GPA: min 2,75 for Master candidates (some study programs applied GPA more than 2,75. Please see the detail on the website of each study program) and 3,00 for Doctoral candidates.
Work experience: at least two years after completing Bachelor degree.

Language skills:

• For postgraduate courses held in English request an international TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based) or IELTS (band 6). Some courses may expect different levels. For detailed information see the website of the relevant course.
• For postgraduate courses held in German: please see the details on the course list. Certain level of German language exam may be required before admission to the course.

Information and DAAD form are available from the:

1. DAAD Jakarta Office
Summitmas I, Lt. 19
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 61-62
Jakarta 12190
Consultation hours: Monday – Thursday, 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Contact person: Ms. Dwi Nurlianti/Ms. Muji Rahayu
Tel.: (021) 520 0870 / 525 2807
Fax: (021) 525 2822
E-mail: info[at]daadjkt.org

2. Internet
Information: http://jakarta.daad.de/scholarships/scholarship_postgraduate.htm

DAAD form:

• you are suggested to apply online. However you must send the printed form together with other application documents (triplicate) via post to the DAAD Jakarta Office before the deadline.
  The instruction on how to apply online is available athttp://jakarta.daad.de/scholarships/Online_Application.htm
• if you encounter problem with internet connection during the online application, you can obtain the DAAD form at http://jakarta.daad.de/download/ApplicationFormDAAD.pdf

Application documents (please set in the following order and DO NOT staple):

1. DAAD form (see the above information)
2. Curriculum Vitae please use the Europass specimen form at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/
3. A Statement of motivation for participation in the postgraduate courses with emphasis on the relevance to his/her occupation
4. Two letters of recommendation of recent date, each from supervisor at your company/institution, and your previous academic supervisor
5. Confirmation of employment from the candidate`s employer in the home country and where possible, guarantee of re-employment upon his/her return to the home country
6. Academic Degree Certificate (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/ German translation
7. Academic transcript, covering the complete duration of academic studies (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/German translation
8. Secondary School Leaving Certificates/ ijazah SMA, including note of UAN (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/German translation
9. Language certificate (see criteria for applying `Language skills`) for course held in English: TOEFL or IELTS scores for course held in German: please see the website of the relevant course.

Important Notes (PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING)

1. You may apply only two study programs offered by this scholarship program. Prior to the application you are strongly recommended to visit the website of the study programs of your choice.
   If you find information about GPA, TOEFL, application deadline, etc. that do not match the DAAD pre-requisites, you must fulfill the pre-requisites from the study program.
2. All papers must be submitted in triplicate (1 original, 2 copies). Applications, which do not clearly specify the desired degree course, or those that are not complete in all respects, cannot be processed, and will not be considered.
3. Only complete applications will be sent to Germany. The selection at the respected universities will be held in September 2010 until the middle of February 2011. During those times it is possible for some applicants to be contacted by the university to conduct a telephone interview.
4. We are very strict about the deadline. If you think that you won`t be able to submit your application (the hard copy) to the DAAD Jakarta due to the application deadline (29th July 2010), please submit it directly to the chosen study program. You will find the address at their websites.
5. Result of the scholarship: only those who are granted the scholarship will be notified via E-mail by the DAAD headquarter. You will then obtain the original scholarship documents from the DAAD Jakarta.

DEADLINE: 29 July 2010

Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) 2010

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The Australian Government offers scholarships for Master (S2) and Doctoral (S3) 300 Indonesian students in 2010 through the Australian Development Scholarships (ADS). Registration start June 7 and close at August 27, 2010.

The scholarships are open to the public (PNS) and private sectors. The division includes 200 scholarships for civil servants and 100 to the public.

Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) are funded by the Government of Australia forpostgraduate study at Australian universities. The main goal of ADS is to promote Indonesia`s human resource capacity to contribute to four areas of development priority:

1. Sustainable Growth and Economic Management;
2. Investing in People;
3. Democracy, Justice and Good Governance; and
4. Safety and Peace.

ADS scholarship application form can be obtained at various institutions such as training centers for each department, rectorate public and private universities, and can be downloaded atwww.adsindonesia.or.id

Undergraduate Scholarships, Computer Science, University of London, UK

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The Department of Computer Science offers a number of Departmental UndergraduateScholarships for undergraduates at the start of their university studies. Candidates are eligible to try for a Scholarship by entering the Challenge. All entries will be assessed and the entry or entries judged to be the best will lead to the offer of a Scholarship which will be confirmed upon enrolment for that year.

Departmental Undergraduate Scholarships 2010-2011

• £1,000 in the first year of study in the Computer Science Department at RHUL.
• renewable at the rate of £500 in years two and three.

Early submissions will be assessed periodically and scholarship offers may be made before the closing date

Entry instructions

The Challenge consists of two parts – a test of abstract reasoning skills, and a programming challenge.

You must submit your entry using this on-line form.

You must submit a file in plain text (txt), a Word format (doc), portable document format (pdf), rich text format (rtf) or the Open document format (ODF), with your answers to the four questions.

You must submit a plain text file with the source code of your program. Any of PERL, Java, C#, ANSI C++, ANSI C, and Visual Basic are acceptable languages. I you want use another language then please contact us before submitting.

If your program requires several files (Java classes or Basic resource files for instance) then the whole package must be zipped (gzip, tar, winzip etc) into a single file for submission.

Any program submitted must include detailed instructions (in the program code, as comments, or in a README file) for executing the program.

Your entry must be your own work and you must click the box which states that the submission is your own work.

The closing date for entries is Friday 11 June 2010.
For more information click here

Department of Computer Science, University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX
Tel/Fax : +44 (0)1784 443421 /439786

PhD Scholarship in Applied Mathematics at University of Limerick

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UNIVERSITY of LIMERICK
OLLSCOIL LUIMNIGH

Applications are invited for the following position:
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry (MACSI) PhD studentship

A graduate studentship is available for up to four years to work under the direction of Professor Andrew Fowler on problems associated with the growth of biofilms in industrial and environmental situations. Applications of these studies will be to groundwater pollution, environmental bioremediation, medical and industrial air and water systems. The position primarily involves the construction and numerical solution of mathematical models to describe the growth of bacterial biofilms in soils and on pipe walls. The student will be part of MACSI, the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry, at the University of Limerick.

The University of Limerick (UL) with over 11,000 students and 1,300 staff is a young, energetic and enterprising University with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship. UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and working environment.

Candidate Profile
The candidate should hold at least a 2.1 degree in applied mathematics, mathematical bioscience, bioengineering, or a related discipline. In addition, the candidate should be able to work both independently and in a team environment and possess good organisational and communication skills. Appropriate experience in mathematical modelling and numerical computation is desirable.

Stipend
University fees will be covered and the position carries an annual stipend of €18,000 (tax free). Appointment commencing in September 2010 is highly desirable. MACSI at UL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and a stimulating research environment.

How to apply
Candidates should submit a detailed CV, transcripts of undergraduate grades, motivation letter and the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to: macsi@... .

Further information: Please contact Professor Andrew Fowler (E-mail: andrew.fowler@...).

MA Scholarship OPEC FUND 2010-2011

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Call for Applications from the OPEC Fund for International Development, MA Fellowships

OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified applicants who have

obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a
Master’s degree are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2010/2011. The OFID scholarship will be
awarded to support one student or candidate for Master’s degree studies.
The applicant may be from any developing country,  and he/she
must first obtain admission to pursue a Master’s degree studies in a
relevant field of development, in any recognized
university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID
aims to help highly motivated, highly-driven individuals overcome one of
the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies.
The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a scholarship of
up to US$100,000. The funds will
be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a
Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational
institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2010/2011.

Application Guidelines

STEP 1: Ensure that you fulfill the OFID Scholarship Award Eligibility Criteria.

STEP 2: Register within the OFID Scholarship Portal by using your email address. Please note you can log into the portal as many times as required.

STEP 3: Fill out the application form. Make sure to save data each time you update your application. Once you are logged in, if the page remains inactive for more than two hours,
your session will time-out and you may lose unsaved data. Do not submit
your application until you have completed the entire application
process!

STEP 4: Upload necessary documents; CV, two recommendation letters, Bachelor’s certificate/transcript, acceptance letter into postgraduate program and essay.

STEP 5: When your application is complete, and all additional documents are uploaded, your application is ready to be submitted. As mentioned previously, once your application
is submitted, you can no longer make any changes or upload any more
documents

Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/latest-funds-for-ngos/call-for-applicat... 

The application deadline is June 4, 2010

MBA Scholarships for Developing Countries

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Finding a scholarship for an MBA Degree can prove to be a challenging task but you need not despair.  To help prospective MBA students, scholars4dev.com has developed a List of International MBA Scholarships specifically for developing country students.

When applying, prospective students are advised to strictly follow the application instructions provided by the scholarship provider/university.

Read more:

 

http://www.scholars4dev.com/2899/list-of-international-mba-scholarships-for-developing-country-students/#ixzz0oTAnrsrd

Ph.D. Scholarship in the Life Sciences 2010, Switzerland

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Posted by:
Life Science Zurich Graduate School
Posted date:
05-May-10

The Life Science Zurich Graduate School houses several highly competitive Ph.D.
programs, run jointly by the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. Each
program offers research and education opportunities in a stimulating
international environment for ambitious students who wish to work towards a
Ph.D. degree. Accepted students perform their research project in one of the
participating research groups of their favorite program, according to their
scientific interest. Advanced teaching and training courses are offered
throughout the curriculum. The program language is English throughout. Ph.D.
studies usually last 3-4 years.

Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a Masters degree or equivalent from
a university in a relevant field before starting the Ph.D. program. Applicants
accepted for the program will have to register with either the University of
Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of their future research
group.

Our web pages provide detailed information for submission of application. Please
refer to the guidelines as we only take into consideration applications received
in the required format:
http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/index.php?id=108

Application deadlines are July 1 and December 1

http://www.career.edu/index.php?post_id=7670&what=&where=

FORD MOTOR COMPANY INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP 2011

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The 2011 Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of the 92nd Street Y is now accepting applications from community leaders who are citizens and residents of  Brazil , India , Indonesia , Israel , Turkey , Ukraine , and Venezuela .  Applications must be postmarked, faxed, or emailed by June 30, 2010 to be considered.  For more information about the program, please visit our website at www.92Y.org/ ford.  To download the application and brochure, please click “2011 Application and Brochure,” and follow the links on the next page.  Please disseminate this information to candidates you think would be interested in applying.



This annual fellowship is funded by the Ford Motor Company and organized by the 92nd Street Y to provide education and support to community leaders engaged in the nonprofit sector.  To date, 210 individuals from 57 countries have received the Ford Fellowship, which is now in its eleventh year.



A successful applicant must demonstrate that he or she:

§    is a community leader engaged in the nonprofit sector, either professionally or as a volunteer;

§    is successfully addressing issues that affect the community’s well-being; and

§    would benefit from an intensive three-week nonprofit management training course in New York .



Previous Ford Fellows include:

§     a South African AIDS educator;

§     the president of a Jewish aid society facilitating Bosnia-Herzegovina’s transition to democracy;

§     a sustainable development expert from Zimbabwe ;

§     the founder of an Indian organization that educates women and children working in the silk industry; and

§     an Indonesian advocate for ethnic minorities.



The residency takes place June 2-June 22, 2011 in New York City .  Airfare, accommodation, food, transportation, instruction, and other program-related expenses are included in the fellowship, and participants receive a small stipend upon arrival.



During the intensive three-week residency, Ford Fellows take classes in areas including nonprofit management strategy and leadership at Columbia University ’s Picker Center for Executive Education.  The academic curriculum is complemented by visits to model nonprofits in New York City and meetings with academic, business, and government leaders.  The experience is enhanced by Fellows’ residency at the 92nd Street Y, a Jewish community and cultural center founded in 1874 that annually serves over 300,000 people of all national, ethnic, religious, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds.



The Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of the 92nd Street Y provides a tremendous opportunity to international community leaders, and I would greatly appreciate your help in distributing this information and the link to our application to people and organizations that could benefit from this fellowship.  Once again, if you go to our website www.92Y.org/ ford, you can download the application and brochure by clicking “2011 Application and Brochure,” and following the links on the next page.  Applications for the 2011 Fellowship must be postmarked, faxed, or emailed no later than June 30, 2010.



Please contact me at 212.415.5473 or agardy@... or Amanda Raz at 212.415.5561 or araz@... if you have any question or wish to receive brochures and applications by post mail.  Thank you for your assistance.



With best regards,





Alison Gardy

Director of International Relations

92nd Street Y

Attachments: 2011 Ford Fellowship Application and Brochure

Phd Scholarship In Political Science 2010

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PhD Scholarship in Political Science,Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria

Scholarship / Financial aid: 8 fellowships of 850 Euro per month offered

Date: three-year postgraduate program

Deadline: 31st May 2010

Open to: see Eligibility


Announcement follows

The Department of Political Science, Institute for Advanced Studies in
Vienna, offers a three-year postgraduate program aiming to explore the
logic of political contestation in this setting of increasingly
interwoven levels of governance.

The students are required to develop and carry out a PhD project on an
issue related to the theme of the program. In addition to proposals
addressing the multi-level nature of political contestation in
contemporary Europe. The comparative projects focusing on politics at
either the EU or the domestic levels alone are also accepted.


Eligibility
* applicants with Master�s degree in Political Science or other
disciplines relevant to the program (degrees should be received by
October 2010);
* excellent command of the English language is essential since the
working language of the program is English.

Scholarship
* Successful candidates will have access to fully-equipped office space
at the institute and enjoy the full range of IHS support services;
* 8 fellowships of 850 Euro per month (tax-free), but participation in
the program is also possible for a limited number of additional students
with alternative sources of funding.

Application procedure
All interested interetsed applicants should submit:
1. the application from;
2. the motivation letter;
3. a current curriculum vitae;
4. a dissertation outline (6-10 pages);
5. scans of relevant academic certificates (BA, MA, MSc, Diploma etc.).


All the mentioned documents need to be submitted to the Department�s
administrative manager Elisabet Torggler
The closing date is 31st May 2010. Interviews with shortlisted
candidates will take place in mid-June 2010.


Website:
http://www.ihs.ac.at/vienna/IHS-Departments-2/Political-Science-1/Postgraduate-P\
rogram.htm

MBA Scholarships for Developing Countries,Cyprus

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Announcement follows

As from 1994 the Government of the Republic of Cyprus has launched the
Technical and Development Assistance Scheme, within the framework of
which the Cyprus Government provides each year a number of scholarships
of short and long duration for participation in educational courses
organized by Academic Institutions in Cyprus, as part of its Official
Development Assistance (ODA) strategy. All the scholarships are provided
officially on a bilateral basis (from Government to Government) and are
announced through the diplomatic channels.

List of scholarship recipient countries for the academic year 2010-2011

1. Armenia
2. Azerbaijan
3. Bangladesh
4. Bosnia – Herzegovina
5. Gambia
6. Georgia
7. Indonesia
8. Iran
9. Kazakhstan
10. Kyrgyzstan
11. Moldova
12. Pakistan
13. Sudan
14. Tajikistan
15. Uzbekistan

The Republic of Cyprus is offering up to a total of sixteen (16) full
scholarships of 12-months duration to study for the attainment of the
Master in Business Administration (MBA) or Master in Public Sector
Management (MPSM)* title for the academic year 2010-2011. The
Universities taking part in the scheme are: the Cyprus International
Institute of Management (CIIM), the European University Cyprus (EUC),
the University of Cyprus (UCY) and the University of Nicosia (UNIC).
Each University will receive up to four (4) students who will attend the
above study programme as official scholarship holders from the Republic
of Cyprus.

For application procedure please visit here
http://www.planning.gov.cy/planning/planning.nsf/All/C5118DDEDDDA9F3BC2257576002\
61281?OpenDocument

Australian Leadership Awards Scholarship 2010

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Australian Leadership Awards Scholarship for Masters or Doctorate

The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarships are a component of the Australian Leadership Awards, a regional program under the Australian Scholarships initiative. Australian Leadership Awards aim to develop leadership, build partnerships and linkages within the Asia-Pacific.

They are intended for those who are already leaders or have the potential to assume leadership roles that can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes, both in their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region. The ALA program comprises of Scholarships and Fellowships.

ALA Scholarships are academically elite awards offered to high achievers from the Asia-Pacific region each year to undertake postgraduate study (Masters or Doctorate) and a Leadership Development Program in Australia.

Selection for ALA Scholarships is highly competitive, based on leadership qualities and on academic excellence.

ALA Scholarships are an investment in the future of the Asia-Pacific region. In this regard, ALA scholars are required to return to their home country or the region for two years after they have completed their studies.

In future years, ALA scholars will belong to a unique group - the Australian Scholarships Alumni Network (ASAN) - that will maintain strong and enduring links to Australia. Managed by AusAID as part of Australia's overseas aid program, ALA Scholarships are open only to citizens of countries in the Asia-Pacific region with which Australia has a significant aid program.

Objectives of ALA ScholarshipsALA Scholarships aim to:

    *


      develop a cadre of leaders advancing regional reform, development and governance
    *

      increase exchange of knowledge and information within the region
    *

      build common purpose and understanding between Australia and the region
    *

      build capacity to address priority regional issues
    *

      build effective networks between Australia and the region
    *

      demonstrate the benefits of Australian education through the provision of high quality education.

Fields of study
Awards are open to all fields of study, however, study programs that relate to the priority themes of international trade, pandemics, security and climate change (including clean energy) are encouraged. Scholarships are not available for military training, or training in areas related to nuclear technology and flying aircraft.

Levels of studyAn ALA Scholarship enables candidates to undertake studies leading to a Masters or Doctorate degree in Australia. It does not include Graduate Diplomas, with the exception of those Masters courses that require the completion of a Graduate Diploma as part of the Masters degree.

Who should applyOutstanding applicants with:

    * a very high level of academic achievement at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
    * a high level of English language proficiency
    * demonstrated leadership potential and good prospects to influence social and economic
    * policy reform and development outcomes in their home country and in the Asia-Pacific region
    * a commitment to participate ASAN on their return home.

Scholarship benefits
An ALA Scholarship has a total value of up to A$110,000 for Masters degrees and A$220,000 for Doctoral programs, not including provisions for the leadership development program.. Benefits include:

    * return air travel
    * visa support
    * establishment allowance
    * full tuition fees
    * contribution to living expenses
    * Introductory Academic program (IAP)
    * Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only).

Eligibility
To be eligible for an Australian Leadership Award (ALA) Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the eligibility requirements outlined below.

Applicants must be a citizen of one of the participating countries listed below.
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kiribati, Laos, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Wallis & Futuna

Applicants must not have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence status, nor be in the process of applying.

Application informationRead the following information before you apply:

    * Frequently asked questions
    * Timeline for applicants
    * Eligibility
    * Selection criteria
    * Terms and conditions of the scholarship
    * How to apply

Further information

More info: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm

Master Scholarships in Media Studies 2010

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Master Scholarships in Media Studies, University of Bonn, Germany

Journalists across the globe can apply for an International Master Scholarships in Media Studies 2010 in Bonn, Germany. Full scholarships will be awarded to ten applicants from Africa, Asia, Latin America or Eastern Europe. The program is sponsored by German media group Deutsche Welle, the University of Bonn and other organizations.

The four-semester, full-time program combines theory with training in practical journalism skills, and covers such topics as media and development, media economics, and communication science. The program ends with a master`s thesis and colloquium. Successful graduates receive a Master of Arts (M.A.).

Application

The application deadline has been extended. If you are interested in participating in the International Media Studies program, please send us your application. Applications will now be accepted until May 15, 2010.

Application process
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
completed application form
curriculum vitae
statement of purpose
one passport-size photograph
copy of your passport

Please note that the following documents (both the copies of the certificates and the translations into German or English) need to be certified. The stamp of authority that certifies the documents must be in English or German. Please refrain from sending originals. Certified copies suffice.
- academic degree(s) including transcripts
- proof of at least one year`s work experience in the field of media after your degree

If you are an applicant from China, Vietnam and Mongolia you need to submit original Certificate of APS.
Language certificates

If your first language is not English, you need to provide evidence of your English language skills by submitting one of the following:

- TOEFL: paper-based: score 557 or computer- based: score 220 or internet- based: score 83.
- IELTS: an overall band score of at least 6.0 or
- confirming letter from your previous university, if your first degree course was taught in English.
If your first language is not German and you have not completed a German language degree course, we require one of the following German language proficiency tests for Higher Education:
- DSH level 1
- TestDaF level 3, 3, 3, 3 (www.testdaf.de) or
- Goethe Zertifikat level B2.

Please send your application by post to the following address:
Deutsche Welle
DW-AKADEMIE
International Media Studies
Dr. Christoph Schmidt
53110 Bonn

GERMANY
You may send us a scanned copy of your documents per e-mail for verification in advance to the following address: ims[at]dw-world.de
Scholarships will be granted after the application deadline by a selection committee comprised of representatives from the University of Bonn, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, DAAD and Deutsche Welle.

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CIMB Regional Scholarship for Postgraduate Students from Southeast Asia

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In line with our vision to become Southeast Asia`s most valued universal banking group, CIMB Group is committed towards building the region`s intellectual properties and capabilities. With this in mind, CIMB Group has established the CIMB Regional Scholarship, which aims to provide outstanding individuals from all Southeast Asian countries a chance to pursue full-time postgraduate degree programmes at topgraduate schools throughout the world.

Each year, a maximum of 5 scholarships shall be awarded to deserving individuals. For this purpose, CIMB Group seeks highly talented individuals who have attained an impressive track record of academic and personal achievements and can see themselves playing a significant role in the development of Southeast Asia.

Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of any South East Asia country
• Have gained acceptance at a top graduate school to pursue a postgraduate degree programme in any of the following fields of study at the time when the CIMB Regional Scholarship is awarded:
  • Renewable Energy
  • Environmental Studies
  • Astronomy
  • Sports Science
  • Nutrition
  • Genetics
  • Marine Biology
  • Maritime Studies
  • Southeast Asian Studies
  • Creative Arts (Design, Fashion, etc)
  • Fine Arts (Primarily Music, Dance & Theatre)
• Possess a Bachelor`s Degree with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or equivalent (for Master Degree applicants), or a Master`s Degree with good examiner`s report or equivalent (for Doctoral Degree applicants) that is relevant to the course or field applied for
• Do not hold any other scholarships, awards or grants that come with any contractual obligation between the recipient and the provider

Note: Relevant work experience, where applicable, is an added advantage.

How to ApplyApplication must be submitted online via www.cimb.com/regionalscholarship.

Information provided will only be used for the purpose of evaluating your application for the CIMB Regional Scholarship. Submission of copies of certificates, commendation letters or any other document is not required at this moment. Only applicants who are short-listed for the next round of assessment will be required to produce the original copies of relevant documents.

Application closing date is 31 May 2010.

Scholarship Coverage
This is a full scholarship award covering all academic fees such as registration and examination fees, book allowance, as well as other expenses such as accommodation, airfare, travel documents, etc.

MBA Scholarships at Cyprus 2010

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CyprusAid Scholarships Scheme

As from 1994 the Government of the Republic of Cyprus has launched the Technical
and Development Assistance Scheme, within the framework of which the Cyprus
Government provides each year a number of scholarships of short and long
duration for participation in educational courses organized by Academic
Institutions in Cyprus, as part of its Official Development Assistance (ODA)
strategy. All the scholarships are provided officially on a bilateral basis
(from Government to Government) and are announced through the diplomatic
channels.

List of scholarship recipient countries for the academic year 2010-2011

1. Armenia
2. Azerbaijan
3. Bangladesh
4. Bosnia – Herzegovina
5. Gambia
6. Georgia
7. Indonesia
8. Iran
9. Kazakhstan
10. Kyrgyzstan
11. Moldova
12. Pakistan
13. Sudan
14. Tajikistan
15. Uzbekistan

All the countries in the above list are included in the OECD DAC List of ODA
Recipients (thus addressing the need to direct resources to developing
countries). The list is subject to change on a yearly basis.

All fields of study are areas in which Cyprus has accumulated expertise (like
Tourism, Services, Management, Forestry etc.).

Please note that residents of:
1) Azerbaijan, Gambia, Sudan and Uzbekistan can apply only for the MBA/MPSM
Programme offered by the Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM).
2) Bosnia – Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova and Pakistan can apply only for the
MBA Programme offered by the European University Cyprus (EUC).
3) Armenia, Iran and Kazakhstan can apply only for the MBA Programme offered by
the University of Cyprus (UCY).
4) Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan can apply only for the MBA
Programme offered by the University of Nicosia (UNIC).

In the case that an applicant submits an application to a University, other than
the one shown next to its country, the application will not be considered as
valid.

For more information, on the MBA/MPSM scholarships, please click below:

MBA/MPSM SCHOLARSHIPS

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MBA/MPSM SCHOLARSHIPS

The Republic of Cyprus is offering up to a total of sixteen (16) full
scholarships of 12-months duration to study for the attainment of the Master in
Business Administration (MBA) or Master in Public Sector Management (MPSM)*
title for the academic year 2010-2011. The Universities taking part in the
scheme are: the Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM), the
European University Cyprus (EUC), the University of Cyprus (UCY) and the
University of Nicosia (UNIC). Each University will receive up to four (4)
students who will attend the above study programme as official scholarship
holders from the Republic of Cyprus. Eligible candidates are citizens of the
list of scholarship recipient countries for the academic year 2010-2011, as per
the distribution shown below:


· Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM)

Eligible candidates to apply for the scholarships to study at the CIIM Master in
Business Administration (MBA) or Master in Public Sector Management (MPSM)
programmes are citizens of Azerbaijan, Gambia, Sudan and Uzbekistan.

Applications received until: 30 June 2010

Please visit CIIM´s website for more information regarding the programme, the
University and to download the relevant material for application.


· European University Cyprus (EUC)

Eligible candidates to apply for the scholarships to study at the EUC Master in
Business Administration (MBA) programme are citizens of Bosnia-Herzegovina,
Georgia, Moldova and Pakistan.

Please visit the EUC website for more information regarding the programme, the
University and to download the relevant material for application.

Applications received until: 31 May 2010


· University of Cyprus (UCY)

Eligible candidates to apply for the scholarships to study at the UCY Master in
Business Administration (MBA) programme are citizens of Armenia, Iran and
Kazakhstan.

Applications received until: 31 May 2010

Please visit UCY´s website for more information regarding the programme, the
University and to download the relevant material for application.


· University of Nicosia (UNIC)

Eligible candidates to apply for the scholarships to study at the UNIC Master in
Business Administration (MBA) programme are citizens of Bangladesh, Indonesia,
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

Applications received until: 30 June 2010

Please visit UNIC's website for more information regarding the programme, the
University and to download the relevant material for application.




Application procedure

In order to submit an application for scholarship, the applicant must fill-in
the relevant application form for the respective University programme. Along
with the University application each candidate must attain an official
endorsement by her/his country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs using the
Endorsement Form (detailed instructions on the endorsement procedure are
included in the document). The applicant may then submit his/her application
along with the endorsement form at a Competent Consular Authority of the
Republic of Cyprus of their choice, not later than the deadline shown above for
each University.

In order to expedite the process, it is strongly recommended that the applicant
forwards a copy of the application form and a copy of the duly completed and
stamped endorsement form to the Academic Institute organizing the program, as
soon as he/she attains these documents. The originals should be submitted or
sent to the Competent Consular Authority of the Republic of Cyprus, before the
deadline (as instructed above). It is noted that ONLY applications accompanied
by duly completed and stamped endorsement forms (by the applicant΄s
Ministry of Foreign Affairs) will be considered for a scholarship award.
Candidates from Armenia should obtain an endorsement of their application
through the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia.

Important notes concerning the award of scholarships:

1. Candidates who have received a scholarship of either short or long duration
by the Republic of Cyprus within the last two (2) years 2008 or 2009 are NOT
eligible to apply for these scholarships.

2. Eligible candidates must be permanent residents of their country of
citizenship.

3. All scholarships are offered officially by the Government of the Republic of
Cyprus to other Governments on a bilateral basis as official technical
assistance and not to individuals. Therefore, it is expected that with the end
of the scholarship, the scholarship recipients will return to their country of
citizenship so that the recipient country is benefited to the highest possible
degree by the transfer of know-how and not just the individual receiving the
scholarshsip.

4. For the scholarship to be awarded it is necessary for the candidate to accept
the Terms and Conditions of the scholarship.

5. General information for visa application can be found at the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus webpage here. Candidates from Georgia
should refer to the Honorary Consular Officers of Cyprus in Ukraine (either in
Kiev or Sevastopol) for visa application, information and application
submission. The contact details can be found at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of the Republic of Cyprus webpage here.


* The MPSM title is offered only by CIIM

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