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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

ASEAN Foundation and NUS Scholarships in Developmental Studies, Environment and Information/communication Technology

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The ASEAN Foundation (AF) and NUS have entered into a new agreement to develop high quality human resources within ASEAN member countries through the ASEAN Foundation Research Scholarship.
The ASEAN Foundation, an initiative of the Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), was established on 15 December 1997 to help bring about shared prosperity and a sustainable future for the peoples of all ASEAN countries. It has been mandated to promote greater awareness of ASEAN and greater interaction among its peoples and their increased participation in ASEAN activities as well as to undertake development cooperation activities that enhance mutual assistance, address equitable economic development and reduce poverty.  This scholarship programme is part of the ASEAN Foundation Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies and funded through the Japan-ASEAN Solidarity Fund.
Two scholarship slots are available for ASEAN nationals (except Singapore citizens and permanent residents) who wish to pursue a Masters Degree by research in NUS.  Selection of successful applicants will be based on merit.
a) Eligibility
These scholarships are open to bonafide nationals of an ASEAN country (except Singapore citizens and permanent residents) and tenable in the following faculties:
  • Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • School of Design and Environment (Real Estate & Building courses)
  • Faculty of Law
  • Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
To qualify, applicants must:
  • Hold a good bachelors degree or its equivalent and possess a strong academic record;
  • Satisfy other admission requirements as specified by the faculty/school they apply to;
  • Submit a valid Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) result as evidence of their proficiency in the English language (for applicants whose native tongue or medium of university instruction is not English).
  • Agree to return and/or serve for at least 2 years in any ASEAN countries after completion of their studies.
b) Field of Studies
  • Developmental Studies
  • Environment
  • Information and Communication Technology
c) Award Amount
  1. A monthly stipend of S$2,000;
  2. Tuition, examination fees and other approved fees at NUS;
  3. A one-off air travel allowance of one single trip ticket from home country to Singapore upon award of the scholarship;
  4. A one-off book allowance of up to S$200;
  5. Accommodation subsidy of Singapore Dollars (S$3,000) per year;
  6. Graduation gown rental fees;
  7. A one-off air travel allowance of one single trip ticket from Singapore to home country upon successful completion of the course leading to the award of the degree.
Please read the full terms and conditions.
d) Award Period
The award is tenable for a maximum of 2 years, subject to an annual review of the scholar’s satisfactory progress.
e) Application Procedure
Applicants should indicate their interest in the Scholarship via the NUS Graduate Research Programme Application System.
Applicants should also complete the ASEAN Foundation Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies Application Form and submit together with the Application for Admission form and other supporting documents to the relevant Faculty/School.
Please send all applications and documents to:
Department of XXX
Faculty/School of XXX
Please click here for a list of the mailing address of all the Faculties/Schools. On the bottom left hand corner of the envelope, please write “ASEAN Foundation Research Scholarship”.
Application deadline:
Intake Application Closing Date Outcome Notification Date
Semester 1 (August) 15 November May
Semester 2 (January) 15 May October
Note (For August intake):
(1) For applicants who has applied for admission, please complete the ASEAN Foundation Scholarship Postgraduate Application Form.
(2) For applicants who have not applied admission, please complete the Form for Application for Admission to Graduate Studies by Research and the ASEAN Foundation Scholarship Postgraduate Application Form.
f) Notification of Award
Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome by NUS.
For more information, please contact Registrar’s Office atgdhelp[at]nus.edu.sg
Source: http://aseanfoundation.org/index2.php?main=news/2008/2008-11-18.php
Please kindly mention Scholarshiponline.info when applying for this scholarship

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Master Scholarships in VIsion & roBOTics (VIBOT), Erasmus Mundus, Europe

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The VIBOT Master is divided into four semesters designed and developed to ensure a clear and structured educational progress in the field of computer vision and robotics, fully integrated among the three universities of the consortium:

* semester 1 (UB): fundamentals on image processing, sensors and acquisition, mathematics and computer sciences, are taught (basis) ;
* semester 2 (UDG): improvements on image processing and pattern recognition, complements on computer vision and medical imaging and an introduction on robotics are delivered (reinforcement);
* semester 3 (HWU): high-level processing and methods are introduced for real-time implementation and integration of vision and robotics (capitalization);
* semester 4 (research lab or company): research training in an applied or academic context (going further)

The overall objective is to start from science fundamentals and low-level image processing, and then to introduce mid-level image processing, computer vision and applications in medical imaging and to end with robotics and high-level integration so that the main methods and algorithms in the state-of-art of computer vision and robotics (through both a theoretical and applied point of view) are covered.

An induction week is organized each year in September during which the enrolled students are informed about the programme, the assessment and the rules. The induction week also permits new students to meet second-year students or former VIBOT students.

You can apply to VIBOT as a student or as a scholar (academic visitor). In the former case, prospective applicants are asked to first compile and submit the application form following criteria and requirements. In the latter case, read the Academic Visitors menu, then compile and submit the application form.
Please make sure to apply before the application deadlines.

Non-EU students Erasmus Mundus grants (Category A Scholarship)
About 10 EM grants which include :
* 1,000€ per month for two years (24,000€),
* 8,000€ for mobility,
* Fees which are paid by the EU to the VIBOT coordinating institution.

Category A scholarships can be awarded to third-country masters students selected by EMMC consortia who come from a country other than an eligible applicant country* ** and who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, training or work) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries.

EU students Erasmus Mundus grants (Category B Scholarship)
About 10 EM grants which include :
* 500€ per month for two years (12,000€),
* Fees which are paid by the EU to the VIBOT coordinating institution.
Category B scholarships can be awarded to European masters students selected by EMMC consortia as well as to any masters students selected by EMMC consortia who do not fulfil the Category A criteria defined above.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
December 3, 2010 – Deadline for “non-EU” students (Category A Scholarships)
January 21, 2011 – Deadline for “EU” students (Category B Scholarships)
Website: www.vibot.org

Monday, October 18, 2010

Master and PhD Scholarships, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia

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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals 
The Deanship of Graduate Studies at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) provides full MS and PhD scholarships for distinguished graduate applicants who demonstrate high potential for conducting original research in the fields of Engineering, Sciences and Business.

Distinguished Partnership of KFUPM with International Institutions
KFUPM has very strong collaborative partnership on conducting innovative research with the following international institutions:
  • MIT: Clean Water and Clean Energy research.
  • Stanford University: Oil and Gas research.
  • California Institute of Technology (Caltech): Refining and Petrochemicals research.
  • Cambridge University: Oil and Gas research.
  • KAUST: Many research disciplines.
  • Saudi Aramco (the largest oil company worldwide): Many research disciplines.
  • SABIC (the 5th petrochemical company worldwide): Petrochemical research.
Centers for Research Excellence at KFUPM
To provide extreme support for research in areas of excellence, KFUPM has established the following Centers for Research Excellence, in which graduate students can conduct their research:
  • KFUPM-MIT Collaboration Center on Clean Water and Clean Energy.
  • National Center of Excellence on Nanotechnology.
  • National Center of Excellence on Renewable Energy.
  • National Center of Excellence on Refining and Petrochemicals.
  • National Center of Excellence on Corrosion.
Online Admission System
The online graduate admission application for the coming Fall Semester 2010-2011 is now available starting from Sept. 18, 2010 until October 29, 2010 through this link: http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/gs/preonline.asp
After submission of the online application, mandatory documents need to be uploaded through the Upload System using the same Login ID and PIN created for the online application using this link: http://adgs.kfupm.edu.sa/
Mandatory documents for application (without which application will not be processed)
  • Copy of identification (National ID for Saudi nationals / Passport for international applicants / Iqama for residents of Saudi Arabia).
  • Complete official transcripts for BS degree and MS degree (if applying to PhD).
  • Statement-of-Purpose (a one-page essay focusing on career and research goals).
  • Recommendation Letters from 3 referees through the online recommendation system after submitting the online application.
Other supporting documents (needed for final admission decision)
  • Certificates for BS degree and MS degree (if applying to PhD).
  • TOEFL score (min. is 68 IBT for MS and 79 IBT for PhD).
  • Acceptable GRE General score (min. Quant. is 700, min. Analytical is 3.0).
  • Upon approval, original/certified copies of degree certificate(s) and transcript(s) are to be sent through postal mail.
Application Deadlines
  • Deadline for submitting the online application is October 29, 2010.
  • Deadline for uploading mandatory documents is November 6, 2010.
  • Deadline for recommendation letters to be received via the online recommendation system is November 6, 2010.
If there are any questions or further clarifications are required, please feel free to contact us at gs-admissions@kfupm.edu.sa or Telephone : +966-3-860-2800, or check our website at: http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/gs
Admission Office
Deanship of Graduate Studies
Tel: 00966-3860-2800
Fax: 00966-3860-2829
P.O. Box 5055
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
Dhahran 31261
Saudi Arabia
Website: http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/gs
E-mail: gs-admissions@kfupm.edu.sa
Visit official website.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Master Scholarship in Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering COSSE, Erasmus Mundus, Europe

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Master Scholarship in Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering COSSE  Erasmus Mundus EuropeThe Erasmus Mundus programme “Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering” (COSSE) is a joint initiative of four European universities:
COSSE is a two-year master`s programme offering a double degree from two universities. The students enter one of the universities and continue the second year at one of the other institutions in another country. COSSE offers education of the highest international standard as well as a unique experience of meeting different European cultures, languages, climate and nature.

The EACEA (the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency) awards 7 to 10 category A scholarships and 6 to 8 category B scholarships per Erasmus Mundus Master`s programme.
Category A scholarships (non-EU member states) can be awarded to applicants from non-EU member states (but not to applicants from Norway, Liechtenstein or Iceland)
UNLESS they have resided in a EU member state or in Norway, Liechtenstein or Iceland, for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years (by 31 January of the year of enrollment).
The category A scholarship includes:
  • Travel and installation costs: € 8000 for a 2 year programme
  • Participation costs (including insurance coverage): € 4000/semester
  • Monthly allowance: € 1000/month
Category B scholarships (EU-member states) can be awarded to applicants from EU-member states and to applicants from Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland
The category B scholarship includes:
  • Travel and installation costs – only if the EM master`s programme includes a mobility period to a Third-Country partner: € 3000
  • Participation costs (including insurance coverage): € 2000/semester
  • Monthly allowance: € 500/month
Who can apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship (Action 1)?
Candidates who apply for an Erasmus Mundus Master Programme are at the same time considered for a scholarship nomination for this specific programme. The scholarships are awarded to the highest ranked candidates that fulfill the following scholarship conditions:
  • The applicant has applied correctly, fulfilled the admission requirements and is nominated for a scholarship by the EM consortium.
  • The applicant has not applied to more than three (3) Erasmus Mundus master`s programmes during one round of applications.
  • The applicant should be able to spend his study period in at least two of the consortium partner countries. These two countries must be different from the country in which the applicant has obtained his/her last university degree; the mandatory mobility periods cannot be replaced by virtual mobility, neither can they take place in institutions outside the consortium.
  • The applicant has not yet benefited from an EM master`s programme scholarship.
  • The applicant should not benefit from another Community grant while pursuing their Erasmus Mundus masters studies.
  • The applicant should be enrolled as a full-time student and commit himself to participate in the master`s programme in accordance with the terms defined by the consortium in the Student Agreement. Failure to do so could lead to the cancellation of the scholarship.
Deadlines and documents for COSSE Due to changed instructions from the European Commission, applicants from both category A and category B should apply during the same application period. (updated 24-08-2010)
Apply online from 15 September to 30 November, 2010
* Direct link to Erasmus Mundus Master`s programmes at studera.nu
All applicants must submit the required documents, regardless of prior applications. Last date for sending in your documents: 10 December 2010.
Required documents for COSSE
  1. A signed cover sheet (generated from the web-based application at studera.nu/english – Application code: COSSE)
  2. A correctly certified copy of your bachelor`s degree in original language and translated into English.
  3. A correctly certified copy of your transcript of records in original language and translated into English. All courses taken must be included. Please also provide the university course descriptions from your university study guide or the university website.
  4. Proof of your English proficiency.
  5. GRE test-scores, if available. (GRE General Test as well as GRE Subject Tests in Computer Science and Mathematics).
  6. A Curriculum vitae including details on your academic career.
  7. A letter of motivation including an indication of which specialization you wish to take and why, an indication of your preferred mobility track, a brief summary of your thesis work, stating the credits and grade.
  8. A copy of your passport or some other kind of identification in English.
  9. Two letters of recommendation from professors of the most recently attended higher institution.
Send your documents to the address on the cover sheet and keep an eye out for the link to the Erasmus Mundus Complementary Information form. It will be sent to `Your pages` at www.studera.nu/english when we have received your application documents. Your application is not complete without it.

For information on application and admission please contact:
mundusadmission@kth.se
Visiting adress
Admissions Office
Drottning Kristinas väg 6
100 44 Stockholm
Telephone
+46 8 790 61 70
Contact detail: mundusadmission@kth.se
Source: http://www.kth.se/cosse

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Dr John Woolcott Undergraduate Scholarship, Edith Cowan University, Australia

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Dr John Woolcott Scholarship honours the memory of Dr John Woolcott, former President of the Australian Public Health Association (WA) and Board Member of the National Safety Council of WA. The funds supporting this scholarship were developed in the 1970′s to provide students in the area of health science who were experiencing financial difficulties with assistance towards their studies.

The Dr John Woolcott Scholarship is offered on the basis of academic merit and financial need to an undergraduate student in either the Bachelor of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Nursing. The scholarship will normally be valid for the second and third year of the course, subject to the recipient maintaining a semester average of 70% or more.
Eligibility criteria:
  • Academic merit – current course average of at least 70%
  • Financial hardship
  • Must have completed at least one semester of full-time study (60 credit points)
  • Must not have already completed a bachelor degree at ECU or any other university
Level of study:
  • Undergraduate bachelor courses
Year of study:
  • 2nd year
  • 3rd year
Faculty:
Course:
  • ECU Bachelor of Health Science
  • ECU Bachelor of Health Science (Health Promotion)
  • ECU Bachelor of Health Science (Safety Science)
  • ECU Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Nationality:
  • Australian citizen
  • Australian permanent resident
Selection will be based on demonstrated academic merit and financial hardship
Amount: $1250 (for full time study – pro rata for part time) per semester
Frequency:
Duration of course
Method:
Electronic funds transfer
Application opening date: 14 January 2011
Application closing date:
25 February 2011
Visit official website.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Siam Cement Group (SCG) Foundation Scholarships, Thailand

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Siam Cement Group (SCG) Foundation provides scholarships for the government staff and general public in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Indonesia to pursue their studies in the Bachelor, Master or Doctoral level at the leading educational institutions in Thailand.

SCG Foundation was established to carry out activities dedicated to social contribution, human resources development especially of children and youth, creating sustainable benefits for all the communities and countries where SCG operates.

SCG Foundation is committed to expanding educational opportunities to the Southeast Asian countries in the hope of helping to develop their human resources so they can contribute to the development of their own countries.

For this year,SCG Foundation also continue offering scholarships opportunities to talent students of ASEAN countries to come study in Thailand
Numbers and Fields of Scholarships
(Degree – Field of Study – University)
Vietnam
Master – Chemical EngineeringSirindhorn International Institute of Technology
Master – Business AdministrationAssumption University of Thailand
Cambodia
Master – Mechanical Engineering – Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology
Master – Business Administration – ssumption University of Thailand
Indonesia
Master – Engineering(Industrial Engineering/Energy) – Asian Institute of Technology
Philippines
Master – Engineering (Pulp and Paper) – Asian Institute of Technology
Eligibility Qualifications:
For Master Degree
  • Last year university student OR recent graduates with work experience 0 – 2 years
  • GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 scale (7.00/10.00 scale for Vietnam)
  • GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 scale for Cambodia
  • GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 scale for Indonesia
  • GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 scale (or equal GWA 2.00-1.00 for The Philippines)
How to Apply:
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
  1. Step 1: Type 1-page essay and e-mail to nattapoa@scg.co.th
    Topic: “My Intention to Contribute to Society, if I am granted the Scholarship”
  2. Step 2: All candidates MUST apply directly at http://www.ait.ac.th/admissions
Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT)
  1. Step 1: Type 1-page essay and e-mail to nattapoa@scg.co.th
    Topic: “My Intention to Contribute to Society, if I am granted the Scholarship”
  2. Step 2: Click here for download SIIT application (PDF) and e-mail to nattapoa@scg.co.th together with Transcript, Letter of Recommendation
Assumption University of Thailand (ABAC)
  1. Step 1: Type 1-page essay and e-mail to nattapoa@scg.co.th
    Topic: “My Intention to Contribute to Society, if I am granted the Scholarship”
  2. Step 2: Click here for download ABAC application (PDF) and e-mail to nattapoa@scg.co.th together with Transcript, Letter of Recommendation
Application Deadline:
Friday, 24 September 2010 (For SIIT)
Friday, 15 October 2010 (For AIT and ABAC)
Semester Begins:
Asian Institute of Technology: January 2011
Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology: November 2010
Assumption University of Thailand: January 2011
Visit official website.

Friday, October 1, 2010

PhD Studentships in Computer Science & Technology, University of Cambridge, UK

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PhD Studentships in Computer Science & Technology, University of Cambridge, UK

We are seeking five PhD students across a range of system topics. We are seeking two PhD students to investigate the implications of photonic networks on future large-scale computer systems (such as data centres or scientific computers) with a focus on power consumption reduction. The work will involve modelling large systems of chip multiprocessors with photonic interconnect using FPGA-based emulation. These two positions are funded by the EPRSC grant EP/I004157/1, (http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/ViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/I004157/1)

We are seeking a further three PhD students for the `INTelligent Energy awaRE NETworks` (INTERNET) project whose vision is to reduce the carbon footprint of ICT networks by at least an order of magnitude – along with a corresponding reduction in non-renewable energy consumption.

PhD students would perform complimentary work across topics including: the investigation of energy-aware network protocol design and implementation for the migration of virtualised systems, performing research into the models of energy usage of networks in and between data centres, and the design and implementation of novel hardware-software interfaces. These three positions are funded by the EPSRC grant EP/H040536/1, (http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/ViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/H040536/1).

Candidates should have a 1st class degree in computer science, electronic engineering, mathematics or a closely related discipline, ideally with experience in one or more of the following:
  • Computer architectures
  • Computer networks
  • Virtualization and migration
  • Physical layer digital and/or optical communications
  • Digital design, FPGA programming, Hardware Description Languages
Informal enquiries should be addressed to srg-phd-vacancy@cl.cam.ac.uk Enquiries should include a Curriculum Vitae and a brief statement of your background and interests.
Further information can also be found on the investigators websites:
  • Jon Crowcroft (http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~jac22)
  • Philip Watts (http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~pw321)
  • Andrew Moore (http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~awm22)
For UK/EU students this covers a stipend and fees. For October 2011 entry, applications should be received by December 1 2010 (applications for an April 2011 start date may also be considered).
Non-UK/EU students will require additional funding for the higher level of fees. Exceptional non-EU candidates may be considered for nomination to the Gates Cambridge Trust and Cambridge International Scholarship competitions.

The application deadline (for October 2011 entry) for these is October 15 2010 for US applicants and December 1 for non-US applicants (note that applications must be complete by these deadlines, including transcripts, references, degree certificates, and research proposal). More information on the formal application process is here: http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/admissions/phd/.
Closing date: October 15th, 2010 for US applicants, 1st December 2010 for all others