Dr Abdul Kalam International Scholarships, University of Sydney, Australia

The Faculty of Engineering & Information Technologies at the University of Sydney takes great pleasure in announcing the Dr Abdul Kalam International Scholarships for new international students commencing in Engineering & IT programs at the University in 2012.

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India. During his five years in office, Dr Abdul Kalam’s focus was on transforming India into a developed nation by 2020. A distinguished scientist and aeronautical engineer by training, Dr. Abdul Kalam advocates that it is possible to work cooperatively for an economically developed, prosperous and peaceful society.

In recognition of his global contribution to his profession, Dr Kalam was presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from the University of Sydney in May 2011.

The Dr Abdul Kalam International Scholarships celebrate his commitment to education, and his endeavours to support outstanding students to develop as future leaders.

10 Scholarships will be available for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Coursework programs. Details of the Scholarships follow.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Selection will be based strictly on academic merit as per the University’s admission requirements. Selection will be based on actual results (academic and English language proficiency). Predicted / forecast results will not be considered.


• Only applicants with firm, unconditional offers of admission will be considered.


• Selection will be made by the University’s Scholarship Selection Committee, whose decision will be final. No appeals will be entertained.


• Successful candidates will be informed in December 2011 (Semester 1, 2012) and June 2012 (Semester 2. 2012). Successful candidates applying through UAC will be informed in January 2012.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Benefits

5 x 50% tuition fee Scholarships each per annum, available for a maximum of four years, for any Undergraduate course in Engineering or Information Technology offered at the University of Sydney (subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic progress each year).

No living allowance is payable.

Criteria for Eligibility

• Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification or an international senior secondary qualification accepted by the University with an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 98* or equivalent.


• Students who have already commenced tertiary studies, or students transferring with credit exemptions and/or advanced standing are not eligible. Students completing Foundation Studies Programs are also not eligible.

For further information on equivalents to Australian Year 12 qualifications and a table showing standard academic requirements for some of these examinations relative to ATAR scores see: sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_undergraduate/admissions/entry_requirements

POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

Benefits

5 x 50% tuition fee Scholarships each, available as a one-off award for any Postgraduate Coursework program in Engineering or Information Technology offered at the University of Sydney.

No living allowance is payable.

Criteria for Eligibility

Applicants must have completed the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree qualification with a minimum high distinction average as based on the Australian grading system. Students who have already commenced Postgraduate studies, or students transferring from other Postgraduate programs are not eligible.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• No separate application for a Scholarship is necessary. An application for admission to the University of Sydney in 2012 will constitute an application for a Scholarship. All applications meeting the selection and eligibility criteria will be automatically considered.


• The deadline for receipt of applications and complete supporting documentation (academic and English language proficiency results) is 31 October 2011 for Semester 1, 2012, and 30 April 2012 (for Semester 2, 2012). Applications received after these deadlines will not be considered for the Scholarship.

CONDITIONS

Undergraduate Scholarship recipients will need to maintain satisfactory academic progress, which, for the purposes of retaining the Scholarship, is defined as maintaining a credit average (at least 65%) or more each year. Failure to do so may result in the Scholarship being terminated.

Successful candidates:

• must not be in receipt of any other tuition scholarship from the University of Sydney;


• must commence study in 2012 – commencement may not be deferred;


• will be required to pay for their own airfares to Sydney, living expenses, study materials, text books, any ancillary fees (if applicable) and Overseas Student Health Cover each year;


• are also responsible for paying the balance of the tuition fees each year;


• are required to enroll as full-time international students and must maintain their international student status on a fulltime basis throughout their enrollment at the University of Sydney; and


• may not be entitled to a ‘Leave of Absence’ during the duration of the Scholarship, unless it is due to extenuating circumstances.

The University of Sydney reserves the right to make changes to this scholarships program without notice and at its discretion.

For more information, contact

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies

T 61 2 9351 2534

E www.sydney.internationalstudent.info

sydney.edu.au/engineering

For more information, please visit official website: www.kilroy.fi

Chulabhorn Graduate Institute – ASEAN Foundation Joint Post-graduate Scholarship Program in Science and Technology, Thailand

The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (CGI) and the ASEAN Foundation (AF) have entered into an agreement to develop highly qualified human resources in the area of science and technology within ASEAN member countries through the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute - ASEAN Foundation Post-Graduate Scholarship Program in Science and Technology.

The CGI is a multidisciplinary post-graduate academic institute established in 2005, under the initiative of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol. The aim of CGI is to employ the most recent interactive teaching techniques used in leading educational and research institutions to train students in the program to be effective thinkers and leaders in their fields of expertise, to better serve their countries’ needs towards sustainable development. The CGI is presently offering programs leading to a Post-Graduate diploma, a Master’s degree and a Doctoral degree in Applied Biological Sciences: Environmental Health, Environmental Toxicology, and Chemical Biology.

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 year, 5 (five) scholarships are available for ASEAN nationals (except Thai citizen) who are interested to pursue a Master Degree at the CGI. Selection of successful applicants will be based on merit.

Eligibility

• Scholarships are open to bonafide ASEAN nationals (except Thai citizen)


• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00


• Applicants with at least 2 years work experiences in related field will receive favorable consideration


• Applicants must have demonstrated English proficiency, preferably on one of two recognized test of language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS)


• Applicants must provide a statement of purpose explaining their interests in the study

Field of Study

• Applied Biological Sciences: Environmental Health


• Environmental Toxicology


• Chemical Biology

Scholarship Coverage
The scholarship will cover tuition and other academic fees, round trip airfare, accommodation allowance, monthly stipend, book allowance, health insurance and others.
Award Period
The award is tenable for a period of 2 years, subject to an annual review of the scholar’s satisfactory progress.
Application Procedure
Applicants should complete the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute – the ASEAN Foundation Post – Graduate Scholarship Program application form and submit together with other supporting documents to:

The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute
(CGI-AF Joint Scholarship Program)
54 Kamphangphet 6 Road,
Laksi, Bangkok 10210
THAILAND
Email: cgi_academic@cgi.ac.th

Application Period
Application for the CGI-AF Scholarship Program is due on 30 November 2011. Pre-session orientation program will commence in April 2012 while the academic program will commence in June 2012.
Notification of the Award
Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome by CGI.
Application Form
CGI - AF scholarship application form can be downloaded here (Microsoft Word Document, 174KB).
For more information, please contact:

The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute 54 Kamphangphet 6 Road, Laksi, Bangkok 10210 THAILAND Email: cgi_academic@cgi.ac.th Website: www.cgi.ac.th Tel Nos: (66 2) 554-1900 ext. 2155, 2154, 2130 Fax Nos: (66 2) 554-1990 / 554-1992

ASEAN Foundation Jl. Sam Ratulangi No.2, Menteng, Jakarta – 10350 INDONESIA E-mail: secretariat@aseanfoundation.org Website: www.aseanfoundation.org Tel Nos: (62 21) 3192-4828 / 3192- 4833 Fax No: (62 21) 3192-6078

Executive MBA Scholarships, Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University, UK

Nottingham Business School
Executive MBA Scholarships 2011-2012

Nottingham Business School will be offering either one full scholarship of £14,800 or two part scholarships of £7,400, depending on applications and the judgment of the panel. The competitive scholarships are available to UK, EU and international students who have been offered a place to study on Nottingham Business School’s Executive Masters of Business Administration 2011 / 12 entry.

Nature of the Scholarship
These competitive scholarships will be awarded to the candidates who most closely meet the criteria for the award, which are provided below.

The scholarship decision will be made by an awarding committee and all decisions are final. If you are awarded a scholarship your fee will be adjusted before enrollment.

Application Process
Applications must be received at the address on the application form by 4pm on 21 October 2011. Applications must consist of a fully completed scholarship application form, together with a response to the essay title below of 1500 words. Please see Application From for further details. The selection panel reserve the right to exclude from consideration any applications that include essay submissions which exceed the stated word limit.

A 1500 word written essay addressing the following:
“Managers play an important role in creating an environment within which individuals either thrive or disengage. What have been your experiences and what have you learnt about developing the former and avoiding the latter?”

Please return your completed Scholarship application form to charlotte.wix@ntu.ac.uk or post to the address below:

MBA Administrator (Charlotte Wix)
Nottingham Business School
Nottingham Trent University
Newton Building (7th floor)
Burton Street
Nottingham NG1 4BU

All applications must be received by 21 October 2011 at the very latest. Successful applicants will be informed within two weeks of the closing date.

For more information, please visit official website: www.ntu.ac.uk

Beasiswa S2 Indonesia Yayasan Insancita Bangsa 2011-2012

Info Beasiswa S2 Indonesia Yayasan Insancita Bangsa 2011-2012
Pengurus Yayasan Insancita Bangsa (YIB), dan PB HMI (DIPO & MPO), menyepakati dimulainya perekrutan calon penerima beasiswa pascasarjana ke luar negeri untuk warga HMI-KAHMI seluruh Indonesia. Ada 100 penerima beasiswa yang akan diberangkatkan pada Januari 2012. Adapun Timeline-nya adalah ;

* Agustus-September 2011: Pendaftaran/rekomendasi via pengurus HMI Cabang, Pengurus Kahmi Wilayah
* Oktober-Desember 2011 : Konseling, Pembekalan keterampilan/pengetahuan . dan pelatihan bahasa oleh YIB
* Januari 2012 : Pemberangkatan penerima beasiswa ke Universitas /negara tujuan

Persyaratan Umum

1. Menguasai bahasa asing, minimal TOEFL 500
2. Memiliki IPK minimal 3,0
3. Pernah mengikuti LK1, LK2 dan atau pernah menjadi pengurus di HMI cabang/komisariat
4. Memiliki KTA HMI/Surat Keterangan Keanggotaan dari HMI Cabang.

catatan tambahan :

Yayasan Insancita Bangsa (YIB) adalah Yayasan yang didirikan oleh beberapa alumni HMI di Jakarta, 20 Mei 2011 untuk memberikan dan menyalurkan beasiswa bagi warga HMI/KAHMI yang ingin melanjutkan studi pasca sarjana ke luar negeri. Saat ini yang menjadi pengurus YIB adalah Jusuf Kalla (ketua Dewan Pembina), Anwar Nasution (Ketua Dewan Pengawas), La Ode Kamaludin (Ketua Pengurus) Laurel Heydir (Direktur Pelaksana)

Untuk info Lebih jelasnya, bisa diklik:

http://www.insancitabangsa.org/

Doctoral, Master and Bachelor Scholarships, Asia University, Taiwan

Asia University provides a limited number of scholarships each year for talented international students. All applicants may have an opportunity to compete for scholarships provided by Asia University, depending on qualification of applicants, program admitted, and available funding. Applicants who have received other scholarships are not eligible to apply.

• Scholarship I — tuition waiver, dormitory fee waiver, and monthly stipend of NT$6,000


• Scholarship II — tuition waiver, dormitory fee waiver


• Scholarship III — tuition waiver


• Scholarship IV — 50% tuition waiver

To apply for scholarship provided by Asia University, a completed form with all required application materials must be sent directly to the Center for International Academic Exchange. Awarded students in Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs are supported for at most four, two, and three years, respectively. An average score of less than 75 and 80 in previous academic year for undergraduate and graduate students, respectively, will result in disqualification of receiving scholarship. To enhance internationalization as well as cultural exchange on campus, students awarded the part of monthly stipend are required to participate in activities 30 hours a semester arranged by the Office of International College.

Free Language Courses
Students choosing programs conducted in English/Chinese must be proficient enough in English/Chinese, respectively. To help professors understand language proficiency of new students, placement test of English/Chinese will be held after international student orientation. On the basis of test result, some students may be required to take few language courses that are free of charge.

In the recent years, Chinese has gained its status as a world language. Asia University realizes the importance of learning Chinese and thus also encourages international students who choose English-taught programs to take free Chinese courses taught by instructors holding official license for teaching Chinese.

Contact Information
Center for International Academic Exchange
Phone: +886-4-23323456 ext. 6278
FAX: +886-4-23394140
Email: ciae@asia.edu.tw

http://ciae.asia.edu.tw

Submission deadline of regular application for admission and scholarship: November 30, 2011

For more information, please visit official website: ciae.asia.edu.tw

5 Langkah Awal Berburu Beasiswa

Bagi para pemburu beasiswa, silakan mempersiapkan diri dari sekarang. Dalam beberapa bulan ke depan, sejumlah donor beasiswa akan mulai membuka kesempatan bagi mereka yang tertarik untuk mendaftarkan diri. Sebelum mulai berburu, sejumlah tips ini mungkin bisa membantu, apa yang bisa dilakukan dalam upaya mencari informasi seputar beasiswa. Yuk, disimak!

1. Buatlah komitmen. Misalnya, menyisihkan waktu satu hari dalam seminggu untuk menemukan informasi dan mengajukan aplikasi beasiswa. Satu hal yang paling mudah untuk "memaksa" diri sendiri adalah mengikuti jadwal yang kita buat. Jangan sampai mendapatkan informasi beasiswa mendekati batas aplikasi atau malah terlambat.

2. Pelajarilah bagaimana memanfaatkan kekuatan dari mesin pencari informasi seperti Google. Saat ini, Google menjadi perangkat terkuat yang bisa digunakan untuk mencari informasi seputar beasiswa. Dalam pencarian, usahakan untuk mencari informasi sedetail-detailnya. Percayalah, hal ini akan memudahkan Anda dan mendapatkan hasil yang lebih baik.

3. Carilah website sekolah/universitas yang Anda tuju. Google memungkinkan Anda mencari informasi lebih spesifik. Jangan sia-siakan perangkat yang tersedia!

4. Dapatkan informasi siapa kontak personal yang bisa dihubungi jika ingin mendapatkan informasi seputar pembiayaan studi. Selain pembiayaan dari pemberi beasiswa, biasanya ada sumber lain yang memungkinkan untuk dijajaki. Beberapa lembaga pendonor, diluar penyedia beasiswa, ada yang menawarkan bantuan pembiayaan studi.

5. Jangan putus asa, terus berusaha! Ingatlah, tak semua orang mendapatkan hasilnya dalam usaha pertama pengajuan aplikasi. Jika ditolak, usaha lagi. Sebagai inspirasi, ada seseorang pemburu beasiswa yang sudah mengajukan aplikasi sebanyak 60 kali. Nah, dari 60 kali pengajuan aplikasi itu, setidaknya 15 diantaranya diterima. Apa yang didapat dari sini? Dia tidak pernah menyerah ketika aplikasinya di tolak. Berusaha, dan berusaha lagi!

Selamat mencoba, semoga berhasil!! 

Sumber : Kompas.com

Sofja Kovalevskaja Award for International Researchers, Germany

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s Sofja Kovalevskaja Award, which is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, is granted to young exceptionally promising re-searchers from abroad in recognition of outstanding academic achievements and enables them to establish their own junior research groups at research institutions in Germany.

Scientists and scholars from abroad, whose research records to date have already qualified them to be recognized as top-level junior researchers and who are expected to continue producing outstanding results as recipients of the Sofja Kovalevskaja Award, are eligible to submit applications.

The programme is open to scientists and scholars from all countries and disciplines who completed their doctorates with distinction less than six years ago. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation particularly welcomes applications from qualified, female junior researchers.

Virtually unaffected by administrative constraints, the award winners will be able to concentrate on high-level, innovative research work of their own choice in Germany and thus strengthen the internationalization of research in Germany. The award amount will allow the winners to finance their own junior research group at the university or non-university research institution of their choosing in Germany and also cover their living expenses.

Candidates will be selected solely on the basis of their academic qualifications. There are no quotas for individual disciplines or countries. The most important assessment criteria are:

• academic publications in internationally reviewed journals and for publishing houses


• statements on the candidate’s academic profile and potential in the form of expert re-views, requested by the candidate, from different institutions and, where possible, from different countries


• the academic quality and feasibility of the research project proposed by the candidate

Applications are assessed by independent peer reviewers appointed by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. An independent Alexander von Humboldt Foundation selection commit-tee selects up to eight award winners and determines the award amount. The award is conferred by the President of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

Value and purpose of award and use of funds

Winners of the Sofja Kovalevskaja Award will be granted funding totaling up to 1.65 million EUR to conduct the approved research project over a period of five years commencing immediately after receiving the award (this sum includes a 15% administrative flat-rate, cf. below). The award amount will be paid in installments. The first installment may be drawn as soon as the award winner has accepted the award and submitted the complete acceptance documents.

The award is intended to sponsor the project headed by the winner at a host institution in Ger-many (including the necessary equipment and material, personnel, travel expenses etc.). It may be utilized for all expenditure serving this purpose and should be used economically and prudently. Scientific equipment financed by the award will become the property of the host institution immediately upon purchase. Part of the award may be used to cover the award winner’s living expenses1.

The host institution in Germany will receive a flat-rate totaling 15% of the award amount (administrative flat-rate). This sum may be used to finance a “welcome package”, for example, including measures to help integrate the award winner in his or her new personal and professional environment. It may also be used to support the professional integration of a partner (dual career couples) and to compensate for the potential loss of retirement savings that were accrued abroad. We should particularly like to draw attention to the possibility of utilizing the administrative flat-rate to initiate the financing of a tenure-track option.

Furthermore, the flat-rate may also be used to help cover costs resulting from the programme-related use of existing and/or specifically acquired material and specially-created personnel infrastructure (e.g. general institute facilities, laboratories or workrooms, operating and maintenance costs, finance and personnel management and auditing).

The host institution is permitted to pass any left-over funding from the administrative flat-rate to the award winner for the furtherance of his or her research work.

Detailed information on the award winners’ accounting obligations (proof of use of funds, etc.) can be found in the Regulations on the use of funds for the Sofja Kovalevskaja Award.

Application requirements

1. Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent), completed with distinction less than six years prior to the date of application.


2. Cutting-edge academic achievements documented by a comprehensive list of academic publications for internationally-reviewed journals and publishing houses.


3. Detailed expert’s report by an academic host at a research institution in Germany as well as the host’s agreement and the confirmation from the administration at the host institution.


4. Expert references by important collaborative partners and academics at the applicant’s own institute and other institutes, if possible not all located in his/her country of origin.


5. Language skills: scholars in the humanities or social sciences and physicians must have a good knowledge of German if it is necessary to carry out the project successfully; otherwise a good knowledge of English; scientists and engineers must have a good knowledge of German or English.


6. Origin: Foreign academics staying in Germany are eligible to apply if they have been in Germany for less than 24 months at the time of application. German academics are eligible to apply if they have been working in an academic capacity abroad for at least five consecutive years at the time of application. If in doubt, check with the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (info@avh.de) before submitting an application, as formal grounds might militate against the application.


7. No previous Sofja Kovalevskaja Award: This award can only be granted once to any individual researcher.

Application procedure

Applications must reach the

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Selection Department

Jean-Paul-Str. 12, 53173 Bonn, Germany

by September 1, 2011 at the latest. This submission date is not an absolute deadline; how-ever, in the event of a late or incomplete submission it may not be possible to process and assess the application in the time available.

Only the valid application documents should be used. They can be downloaded from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s website or obtained from the Foundation directly. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the applications they submit are complete. Substantially in-complete applications will be returned to the applicant unprocessed.

Visit the FAQs on the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s website for more information on the selection procedure.

General regulations and obligations

The award recognizes the outstanding academic record to date as well as the personality of leading junior academics. It is thus taken for granted that, both in their previous academic work and during the research stay in Germany, award winners have abided by and will continue to abide by the Rules of Good Scientific Practice and the corresponding laws obtaining at the respective research location. Should an award be granted, further details can be found in the Regulations on the Use of Funds.

When accepting the award, award winners undertake especially:

• to concentrate their entire working activity on the research project and to be present at the host institution in Germany regularly and continually; secondary employment is only permissible in exceptional cases, provided that it does not interfere with the sponsorship objectives, and requires written agreement from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation;


• not to utilize any other fellowships or funds from other German institutions designated for living expenses when using part of the award money to cover their living expenses;


• not to make use of any congruent sponsorship from funding deriving from German academic-sponsorship; part funding from German or foreign sources must be reported to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation immediately.

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation strongly recommends that host institutions should grant award winners the right to supervise doctoral students through to submission, if necessary in cooperation with a university. This should be negotiated with the host institution and, if necessary, in cooperation with a university on an individual contract basis. Any such contract should be submitted to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation after the award has been accepted.

For more information, please visit official website: www.humboldt-foundation.de

Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship, USA & Canada

The Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship is a one-year scholarship program for outstanding women graduate students and is designed to help increase the number of women pursuing a PhD. This program supports women in the second year of their graduate studies. Women who are interested in this scholarship must apply during first year of graduate studies. Scholarships are granted by Microsoft Research at the discretion of Microsoft.

Current Schedule

• Microsoft began accepting applications: Tuesday, August 16, 2011.


• Due date for all applications: Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. Pacific Time.


• Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.


• No notification of incompleteness will be made.


• No exceptions to the deadline will be approved.

Provisions of the Award

• The scholarship recipient award includes US$15,000 for the 2012–2013 academic year.


• A conference and travel allowance of US$2,000 is provided for recipients to attend a conference in their field of study.


• Scholarships are awarded to recipients for one academic year only and are not available for extension or renewal.


• The recipient must remain as active, full-time student, enrolled in graduate programming during the academic year of the award or forfeit the award.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nominees for the Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship Program must be nominated by their universities, and their nominations must be confirmed by the office of the chair of the department. Direct applications from students are not accepted.


• Student must attend a U.S. or Canadian university and be enrolled as a full-time graduate student in the Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics departments (if your department is within the scope of these areas, but is titled differently, you are eligible).


• Students must be enrolled in their first year in a graduate program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics for academic year 2011–2012. If a student has already completed graduate-level coursework in any subject area, prior to their first year in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics, then the student is not eligible for the Scholarship program.


• A maximum of three applicants per department, per university will be accepted. (For example, if you have three separate departments as listed above, you may submit up to three candidates per department or up to nine applicants from your university.)


• Payment of the scholarship awards, as described above, is made directly to the university and is not transferable to another academic institution or department. The recipient must remain enrolled in a graduate program during the 2012–2013 academic year or forfeit the award.

Required Information and Application Process

• Applications must include: Applicant’s curriculum vitae, a copy of the student’s undergraduate transcript, and three (3) letters of reference from established researchers familiar with the applicant’s research. Of these letters, one (1) letter of recommendation should come from the student’s graduate advisor, one (1) letter of recommendation should come from the student’s undergraduate advisor or another academic familiar with the student’s undergraduate work, and one (1) letter should come from another academic within the nominating institution.


• Applications must be submitted online via the application tool in any of the following formats: Word document, text-only file, or PDF. All application materials must be submitted by the person designated as the application contact by the departmental chair’s office and must not be the applicant.


• Applications are accepted only when submitted via the online application tool by eligible university department chairs or their designee (students may not apply directly). Emailed or hard copy applications are not considered.


• Applications submitted to Microsoft will not be returned. Microsoft cannot assume responsibility for the confidentiality of information in submitted applications. Therefore, applications should not contain information that is confidential, restricted, or sensitive. Microsoft reserves the right to make public information from applications that receive awards, except those portions containing budgetary or personally identifiable information.


• Incomplete applications cannot be considered and notification of incompleteness will not be made.


• Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft Research cannot provide individual feedback on applications that do not receive Scholarship awards.

Selection Criteria

Are non-U.S. citizens eligible to apply?
Yes, if you are a female student in your first year of a graduate program and attending a U.S. or Canadian school, you are eligible.

Are international students eligible to apply?
Yes, if you are a female international student at a U.S. or Canadian school and enrolled in a graduate program, you are eligible.

What if I’m an international student attending a university outside the United States or Canada?
The Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship program includes only U.S. and Canadian schools.

If you are an international student attending a school outside the U.S. and Canada, you are not eligible for this program.

What if I am not enrolled in my first year?
Enrollment in your first year is a requirement for application.

Do I have to be nominated by my university or can I apply on my own?
To be considered for the program, you must be nominated by an eligible university.

Which university departments are eligible to participate?
Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Mathematics departments at eligible universities may nominate up to three students per eligible department. If your department falls in the Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics fields but is called something else, you are eligible.

Application Process

How do I submit my application?
You must be nominated by the computer science, electrical engineering, or math department at your school. Your school contact can find all the necessary information and access the application tool from the Microsoft Research Scholarship website. The departmental chair’s office must upload your application to the online application form.

What format should I use for my CV and reference letters?
All required documents must be submitted as individual documents in Word, PDF, or text-only formats.

Is a thesis proposal required for the scholarship application?
No. A thesis proposal is not required for the scholarship application. If you are interested in the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship Program, please see the requirements on the PhD Fellowship Program page.

Will more than three letters of recommendation be accepted in support of an application?
No. Only three (3) letters of recommendation will be accepted. Of these letters, one (1) letter of recommendation should come from the student’s graduate advisor, one (1) letter of recommendation should come from the student’s undergraduate advisor or another academic familiar with the student’s undergraduate work, and one (1) letter should come from another academic within the nominating institution.

Who actually registers with the online application system and completes the application information–the nominator or the nominee?
All application materials must be submitted by the person designated as the application contact by the departmental chair’s office. The nominator must not be the nominee.

Review Process

Who will review the nominations?
Applications will be reviewed by researchers from Microsoft Research, whose expertise covers a wide range of disciplines. All submissions are assigned to reviewers by members of a scholarship panel, and several reviewers will review each application.

When will I know the outcome of the review process?
All applicants will be notified of award decisions (regardless of outcome) on Friday, February 10, 2012. Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft Research cannot provide individual feedback on applications that do not receive scholarship awards.

Selection Process

If selected, when will my scholarship begin?
Scholarships awarded in February 2012 will receive their financial awards beginning in August 2012. Microsoft sends payment directly to your university, and your university will disperse funds according to their guidelines.

If selected, am I required to complete an internship at Microsoft Research?
Internships are not included as part of the award.

Are there any tax implications for me if I receive this scholarship?
The tax implications for your award are based on the policy at your university.

Will intellectual property be an issue if I am awarded a scholarship?
The Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship program is not subject to any intellectual property (IP) restrictions.

May I simultaneously receive scholarships from other companies?
Yes. If you received a Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship you may receive another scholarship from another company or institution for the same academic period.

May I simultaneously apply for a Microsoft Research and PhD Fellowship and a Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship?
No. The qualification criteria for the two programs do not coincide.

For more information, please visit official website: research.microsoft.com

Master Scholarships, KDI School of Public Policy and Management, Seoul, Korea

Master’s Programs 2011/2012
Sponsored by The Colombo Plan Secretariat & The KDI School of Public Policy and Management, Seoul, Korea

The Colombo Plan for Cooperative Economic and Social Development in Asia and the Pacific is a unique inter-governmental organization providing development assistance under the “Planning for Prosperity” motto and the concept of self-help and mutual help where member countries provide assistance to one another in socio-economic development.

The Colombo Plan was conceived at the Commonwealth Conference on Foreign Affairs held in Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in January 1950 and was established on 1 July 1951 as a cooperative venture for economic and social advancement of the people of South and Southeast Asia. It has grown from the founding group of seven Commonwealth nations – Australia, Britain, Canada, Ceylon, India, New Zealand and Pakistan, to 25, including non-Commonwealth and countries belonging to the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Current Colombo Plan member countries are Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Republic of Korea, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States of America and Vietnam.

The KDI School of Public Policy and Management was established in 1997 with the support of the Korea Development Institute (KDI), which is Korea’s leading economic think-tank since 1971. The School aims to be a world-class institution by offering innovative educational programmes for future international leaders of government and business organizations and equip them with the latest knowledge to meet the challenges of a globalized world.

The KDI School offers in-depth academic programmes that focus on real-world development policy and public policy issues and are taught by experienced faculty comprising experts and professionals in their own fields. The curriculum is both innovative and comprehensive; it was designed specifically with the needs of midlevel professionals from the public and private sectors. Classes use various modern technologies to maximize efficiency and learning effectiveness.

The Colombo Plan began collaboration with The KDI School of Public Policy and Management in 2006. It symbolises a significant milestone in Republic of Korea’s role in Colombo Plan. This Long Term Scholarship (LTSP) represents ROK’s first assistance programme for post graduate scholars of the Colombo Plan in the field of public policy. Since 2006, five batches of 21 Colombo Plan’s scholars have been trained by The KDI School.

MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT POLICY (MDP)
Based on KDI’s hand-on experience on development policy, the Master of Development Policy (MDP) program examines various socio-economic issues in both the theoretical and the practical framework. The program provides capacity building for international professionals, including government officials, development consultants and regional specialists who wish to contribute to development policy making. Additional focus falls on fostering professionals in the field of Official Development Assistance (ODA). Students may declare a concentration among 7 concentrations but must take development track courses

MASTER OF PUBLIC POLICY (MPP)
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program is designed to provide a global perspective and professional expertise in public policy areas. The program is highly regarded both in and outside Korea, particularly among developing nations and government officials. The faculty with outstanding research backgrounds and empirical knowledge offer a leading curriculum that integrates theory and practice. Students may declare a concentration from among 7 concentrations upon completing 39 credits toward their graduation requirements.

The highly diverse student composition provides a unique educational environment. Both domestic and international students from all walks of life, including the government, the media and NGOs are able to share ideas, knowledge and experiences, and build a dynamic global network.

CONCENTRATIONS FOR MASTER’S PROGRAMS

1. Global Finance and Regulation
The concentration on Global Finance and Regulation aims to help students understand the theory, the practice, and the policy issues in the areas of macroeconomics and finance.

Target students include mid-career professionals in finance ministries, central banks, financial supervisory authorities, self-regulatory agencies, and others who aspire to work in such institutions. The rich list of finance courses can also meet the needs of students from the private sector. Upon completion, students are expected to have a full understanding of two key agendas in recent G20 summits: global imbalance and international financial regulatory system.

2. Trade and Industrial Policy
In this era of globalization, no country can enjoy economic prosperity without engaging in international trade. While domestic industries struggle to adjust themselves in the global market, industrial policy can facilitate the process. This concentration aims to offer theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of international trade and industrial policy. Legal and institutional arrangements in the world trade will be analyzed in the context of contemporary issues such as FTA, FDI, international trade negotiations, dispute resolutions, and etc.

Target students include mid-career professionals in trade-related ministries and business entities or international organizations, as well as those students who aspire to work in such institutions upon graduation.

3. Fiscal and Social Policy
The market is an indispensable mechanism for efficient resource allocation and long-term growth. The workings of the market, however, are often accompanied by extreme poverty, externalities, information asymmetry, and coordination failures, thereby entrapping vulnerable individuals and communities at a lower end of possible equilibria. To promote efficiency, equity and solidarity is a significant goal of public policy in this light. On the basis of economics and other social science disciplines, this concentration explores ways to tackle these challenges through taxes, government expenditures, and prudent regulations.

Target students include midcareer professionals working in the fields of fiscal policy, poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, social insurances, labor protection, and cultural policy.

4. Regional Development and Environment
Sustainable Development and Green Growth are keywords in the 21st century development discourse. Leaders in the public sector need to understand the dynamic relations among economic development, environmental protection and societal development.

With this concentration, students develop the knowledge and skills to 1) draft regional development projects and policies considering environmental consequences, 2) conduct environmental impact assessments, 3) facilitate stakeholder participation and orchestrate environmental dispute resolution, and 4) understand complex policymaking procedures in regional development and environmental management programs.

Graduates may find positions as local or regional development planners and decision makers, environmental analysts in state, national, and international agencies and NGOs, or infrastructure development in the private sector.

5. Global Governance and Political Economy
As the challenges of development and public policy are inexorably connected with the forces of globalization, to study them requires an interdisciplinary approach. This concentration focuses on the reciprocity between politics and economics, investigating how political factors influence economic processes and vice versa. The concentration aims to educate mid-career professionals and future public servants to acquire analytical skills, intellectual depth and high public-spiritedness, necessary to play a leading role in the increasingly global, interdependent field of policymaking.

6. Entrepreneurship and Private Sector Development
Entrepreneurship and private sector development are the key drivers of economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction. This concentration aims to provide students with the theoretical knowledge, policy perspectives and practical skills in the emerging field of entrepreneurship and private sector development. Some of the key issues include the role of entrepreneurship in economic development, government policies to promote entrepreneurship, firm-level strategies for growth and innovation, and international comparison of entrepreneurship policies and strategies.

Target students include government policy makers, public and private sector managers, and future entrepreneurs interested in this dynamic field.

7. Public Management and Leadership
Strategic management and leadership skills are in growing demand for managing public sector organizations, which are characterized by binding mission and mandates, limited internal capacity, resource constraints, and external political environment. On top of providing essential management theories and analytical tools, this concentration is designed to develop a keen insight through case studies and build up practical skills to solve real-world problems, including conflict resolution and public sector management.

LANGUAGE
The Master of Development Policy (MDP) and the Master of Public Policy (MPP) programs are taught in English. The KDI School also provides Basic Korean Language courses for international students.

DURATION
The Master of Development Policy (MDP) and the Master of Public Policy (MPP) programs are conducted on a full – time basis starting in January 2012, and require one year’s coursework.

ADMISSION CRITERIA
All applicants for the Master of in Development Policy (MDP) and Public Policy (MPP) program must meet the following minimum general requirements.
1. Minimum 5 years experience in the public sector.
2. Nominated by the Colombo Plan National Focal Point of their respective Governments
3. Completed a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
4. Meet English language requirements.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must prove proficiency in English by submitting TOEFL (minimum 570) or IELTS (minimum 6.0) scores with the application form to Colombo Plan. (A copy of English Language test results must accompany the Application form). Those who pursued their first degree at an English medium University are exempted from this requirement.

SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship awards will cover the following:

• A return air ticket on economy class from the closest international airport to Seoul, Korea.


• Admission costs


• Full tuition


• Living stipend of KRW640,000

By the participating country:

• Book allowance of US$300 per student per month

ACCOMMODATION
The KDI School will provide a student dormitory (double occupancy rooms).

VISA REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will need to obtain a visa from the Korean Embassy in their countries or other accredited countries before their arrival in Korea. Participating Governments are kindly requested to bear the cost of visa application for their participants. The Colombo Plan will not provide visa fees.

Each member country is requested to nominate through the National Focal Point two candidates by completing the Application Form, the Medical Certificate and Admission Essay.

Please send the duly completed nomination forms (two sets) to the Colombo Plan Secretariat at the following addresses, by or before 2 October 2011

Secretary General
The Colombo Plan Secretariat
No.31, Wijerama Mawatha
Colombo 7
Tel: + 94 11 2684188
Fax: + 94 11 2684386

Please refrain from sending Application Forms directly to the KDI School. The deadline for the nominations will be strictly observed.

For more information, please visit official website: www.colombo-plan.org

Trik Cerdik Sebelum Tes IBT TOEFL

Internet Based-Test TOEFL (IBT TOEFL) merupakan salah satu pilihan untuk menguji kemahiran Anda dalam berbahasa Inggris. Untuk menjalani tesnya, biaya yang Anda keluarkan juga tak sedikit. Nah, sebelum membayar mahal untuk tes tersebut, trik di bawah ini mungkin bisa Anda ikuti. Tujuannya, agar tes yang Anda jalani mendapatkan hasil yang memuaskan. Apa saja?

Langkah 1: Pelajari tes IBT TOEFL secara gratis

Ada beberapa situs web yang menyediakan bagi siapa saja untuk mempelajari IBT TOEFL secara gratis. Diantaranya, www.ets.org. Selain itu, siapa saja bisa bergabung latihan di sebuah komunitas TOEFL online yang banyak tersedia. Anda bisa melakukan browsing untuk menemukan berbagai komunitas itu.  

Langkah 2: Ambil ujian praktik online

• Cari situs web yang menyediakan latihan online IBT TOEFL. • Biasanya tes praktik dapat digunakan satu kali saja. Ketika anggota mengambil tes latihan, mereka menerima instan skor dan umpan balik tentang tahapan tes seperti membaca, mendengarkan, dan menulis. • Anggota memiliki pilihan untuk mengambil tes latihan dikondisikan waktu atau sebaliknya. Penting untuk memilih yang dibatasi dengan waktu. Sehingga Anda bisa beradaptasi dengan laju waktu. • Anda juga diwajibkan menggunakan headphone, agar suara pembicara dapat didengar secara jelas. • Ketika sudah menyelesaikan setiap soal, maka peserta akan mendapatkan skor dan kinerja mereka. Untuk skor IBT TOEFL akan terlihat berbeda dengan TOEFL yang lain.  

Langkah 3: Praktik lebih lanjut kelemahan Anda

Gunakan skor latihan tadi untuk mengetahui dimana kelemahan Anda. Jika Anda kurang di soal mendengar, cobalah untuk berlatih mendengarkan film atau televisi yang berbahasa Inggris untuk mempelajari intonasi. Jadi, pelajari kelemahan untuk mendapatkan kemenangan.  

Langkah 4: Gunakan strategi yang paling baik

- Hati-hati mengikuti petunjuk di setiap bagian untuk menghindari membuang-buang waktu.
- Klik bantuan untuk melihat kembali ketika bantuan benar-benar dibutuhkan. Karena waktu ujian tidak akan pernah berhenti karena Anda menggunakan bantuan.
- Jangan panik. Konsentrasilah pada pertanyaan saat ini saja dan jangan mencoba berpikir tentang menjawab pertanyaan yang lain.
- Hindari menghabiskan waktu terlalu banyak pada satu pertanyaan. Jika Anda telah membaca beberapa pertanyaan dan belum menemukan jawabannya, segera hilangkan jawaban  yang Anda anggap tidak mungkin. Dan kemudian pilih jawaban terbaik menurut Anda.
- Pilih menu ‘’View’’ jika Anda ingin melihat hasil Anda pada tes membaca (Reading). Namun, hal ini lebih baik dilakukan setelah Anda selesai menjawab seluruh pertanyaan.
- Percepatkanlah diri Anda, sehingga Anda mempunyai banyak waktu untuk menjawab pertanyaan dan tidak terburu-buru di akhir sesi. Selalu waspada dengan batas waktu di setiap sesi pertanyaan.  
- Jika Anda mau, Anda bisa menyembunyikan tampilan waktu. Hal ini membuat Anda mengetahui sejauh mana perkembangan Anda dalam menyelesaikan soal. Tetapi, alarm akan selalu berbunyi setiap lima menit sekali pada sesi membaca dan mendengar.

Sumber : Kompas.com

DAAD Scholarship for Students from Developing Countries, Munich Intellectual Property Law Center, Germany

DAAD Scholarship for Students from Developing Countries
The MIPLC (Munich Intellectual Property Law Center) is a part of the DAAD’s program of “Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries.” If you would like to apply for the scholarship offered in this context, please note that several special conditions apply. Please read the information provided here very carefully.

The next application period will start in June 2011. It is for the 2012/13 intake.

Please note that it is no longer possible to apply for the DAAD scholarships for the 2011/12 intake.

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the DAAD. Please refer to the brochure for “Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries”.

If you do not fulfill these criteria, you are still welcome to apply for admission to the MIPLC, but you will not be considered for the DAAD scholarship.

Application Procedure
To apply for this scholarship, please proceed as follows:

• Please refer to the DAAD program brochure 2012/13 – available for download from the service box on the right – and read the information carefully;


• Determine whether you are eligible to apply by DAAD and MIPLC standards;


• Apply for admission to the MIPLC by using our online application system, accessible below, and follow the instructions provided;


• When you come to the end of the online application, check “I would like to apply for financial assistance” and “I would like to apply for the DAAD scholarship” and complete the MIPLC Financial Assistance Application Form that opens automatically;


• Print the forms and add all required documentation, as per the instructions provided;


• Download and complete the DAAD Scholarship Application Form and add the other documents required by the DAAD (for details, please refer to the brochure – NB: the MIPLC does not require a research exposé);


• Send your complete application as detailed below.

Please submit your application directly to the MIPLC, unless you are from Cameroon, Myanmar, or Nigeria, in which case you must submit your application through the German Embassy in your country.

Please make sure that your file is complete with all the documents indicated above. Otherwise, your application cannot be processed. Your complete file must reach the MIPLC by the dates specified below.

If You Have Questions Concerning the DAAD Application Form and Requirements
Section 6, “Duration of planned stay in Germany”: The start and end dates of the academic year 2012/13 have not yet been set. The program will probably start in early October 2012 and will end in mid-September 2013 (date of submission of Master’s Thesis). The exact dates will be announced in due time in our academic calendar.

The MIPLC does not require a “research exposé” (DAAD brochure, page 12). Therefore, you do not have to (and should not) submit such an exposé.

For any other questions you may have concerning the DAAD Application Form (e.g., “What should I enter in section…?”), or the DAAD requirements (e.g., concerning the documents to be submitted as per the DAAD’s brochure), please contact your nearest DAAD office.

The MIPLC cannot answer any questions related to the DAAD. The MIPLC can only answer questions related to the MIPLC’s own requirements.

Processing Information
As a first step, all complete applications will be screened by the MIPLC and processed for admission. All candidates will be informed by the MIPLC whether or not they have been admitted to our LL.M. program. If you do not get admitted to the MIPLC, your DAAD scholarship application will not be considered, either.

From the list of admitted candidates, the MIPLC will then put together a shortlist of candidates for the DAAD scholarship. Once this list has been confirmed by the DAAD, all shortlisted applicants must undergo a telephone interview.

The final decision about allocating the scholarship rests with the DAAD. The successful applicant(s) will be informed by the DAAD directly. All unsuccessful applicants will receive communication from the MIPLC.

You should learn about the outcome of your application by late February of the new year. In the meantime, please refrain from contacting us or the DAAD to ask for status updates.

Special Application Deadlines
You must apply (more than) a year in advance.

The deadline for applications is October 15. Your complete file must reach the MIPLC by this date. Late applications cannot be considered.

Applicants from Cameroon, Myanmar, or Nigeria must submit their application file to the German Embassy in their home country. The deadline for applications is July 31 of the previous year, e.g. July 31, 2011, for the 2012/13 intake.

Please send your documents in good time to ensure their timely arrival at the MIPLC. We are regrettably not in a position to track your files with the German postal service or any courier services.

please visit official website: www.miplc.de

Beasiswa PRESTASI IIEF USAID, Master Scholarships for Indonesian Citizen to USA

A key component of the U.S. government’s development program in Indonesia has always been training, and the support for both short and long-term exchange opportunities continues to be powerful tool in helping individuals, organizations, and institutions acquire the knowledge, skills, and capacity to support Indonesia’s on-going development. Program to Extend Scholarships and Training to Achieve Sustainable Impacts (PRESTASI) provides opportunities for Indonesians to earn Master degrees in selected fields primarily from a university in the US.PRESTASI is open to all Indonesians who meet the requirements.

Target of Participant for PRESTASI Program are as follow:

• Emerging Leaders


• NGO


• Public and private sector institutions


• Female participation


• Under-represented and disadvantaged areas

The selection process is highly competitive. Candidates must show:

• Leadership abilities


• Excellence in a technical field


• Academic interests that are relevant to the achievement of USAID/Indonesia and GOI development goals


• Academic or other necessary qualifications for the desired training.

The goal of PRESTASI is to improve the performance and leadership skills of Indonesian professionals, which, in turn will help to promote development in Indonesia. Specifically, PRESTASI will provide training and technical services required to strengthen and expand the base of skilled, high-performing professionals and institutions in Indonesia’s public and private sector.

General requirements:

• Indonesian Citizen


• Not an employee of USAID / USAID contractors


• Available for a minimum of 5 (five) years of employment prior to retirement upon completion of study


• Evidence of English ability in the form of either TOEFL^® ITP score of 450 and TOEFL^® IBT and IELTS^™equivalent.

PRESTASI will continue to support the tradition of participant training and human capacity development by providing opportunities for advanced academic degrees in the U.S. and Indonesia. Since 2007, PRESTASI has supported 162 participants for short term opportunities and 159 participants for longer term opportunities to study in the U.S., Indonesia and third countries.

Important dates:

• Application Deadline : November 15, 2011


• Document Review : September – November, 2011


• Criteria Review : December 2011


• Interview : February 2012


• Final Selection : March 2012

Note:

• Schedule is subject to change


• Early application submission is highly encouraged


• Please check the website regularly to acknowledge the updated activities


• The application package consists of the program information and list of required documents, application form, and form of reference.


• The completed application package and supporting documents must be submitted at the latest on November 15, 2011 (not a postmark) via mail or hand delivered to:

Download Application Form

PRESTASI Graduate Scholarship
The Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF)
Menara Imperium, 28^th Floor, Suite A – B, Metropolitan Kuningan Superblok Kav. 1
Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Jakarta 12980, Indonesia

For more information, please visit official website: prestasi-iief.org

Yang Perlu Diketahui tentang IELTS

Jika Anda memiliki rencana melanjutkan studi di luar negeri, kemampuan berbahasa Inggris menjadi kunci utama. Ada beberapa parameter yang dijadikan alat ukur untuk melihat kemampuan berbahasa Inggris seseorang. Selain TOEFL, ada pula IELTS (International English Language Testing System), tes yang diakui secara global untuk menguji kemampuan Anda dalam berbahasa Inggris. Yuk, mengenali IELTS lebih dalam, seperti dikutip dari Hotcourses Indonesia.

Mengenal IELTS

IELTS adalah sebuah tes kemahiran bahasa Inggris yang membuktikan Anda memiliki standar tertentu dalam bahasa Inggris, baik untuk tujuan bekerja atau belajar. Tes yang akan dijalani untuk mengetahui empat keterampilan berbahasa yaitu mendengarkan, membaca, berbicara dan menulis.

IELTS diakui oleh institusi-institusi pendidikan di Inggris, Amerika Serikat, Australia, Selandia Baru, Hong Kong, Irlandia, Afrika Selatan dan sejumlah badan profesional di seluruh dunia termasuk Dinas Imigrasi Selandia Baru dan Dewan Media Inggris General Medical. IELTS diterima oleh lebih dari 6.000 organisasi di seluruh dunia.

Nah, yang perlu Anda ketahui, IELTS tersedia dalam dua format yaitu Akademik dan Pelatihan Umum. Apa perbedaan keduanya?

• Tes Akademik adalah untuk siswa internasional yang ingin belajar di institusi pendidikan tinggi di negara berbahasa Inggris.

• Tes Pelatihan Umum cocok untuk orang yang ingin bermigrasi ke negara berbahasa Inggris atau bekerja untuk sebuah organisasi profesional.

Tesnya sendiri, untuk uji kemampuan mendengarkan dan berbicara dalam tes akademik dan pelatihan umum memiliki materi yang sama. Akan tetapi, untuk uji kemampuan membaca dan menulis disesuaikan masing-masing untuk keterampilan akademik atau keterampilan umum.

Lebih jauh tentang 4 aspek tes

1. Tes mendengarkan

Tes mendengarkan akan berlangsung selama 30 menit dengan 4 bagian dan 40 pertanyaan. Dalam tes ini, Anda akan uji mengenai pemahaman spesifik dan keseluruhan bahasa Inggris dalam berbagai konteks dan format.

2. Tes membaca

Tes ini akan berlangsung selama 60 menit. Peserta tes akan menjawab 3 bagian yang terdiri dari 40 pertanyaan. Nah, dalam tes membaca ini, Anda perlu memahami teks secara rinci dan menunjukkan bahwa Anda memahami informasi rumit yang disediakan dalam bahasa Inggris.

3. Tes menulis

Tes menulis berlangsung selama 60 menit. Peserta tes akan mengerjakan 2 tugas. Untuk menembus tes ini, Anda diharapkan  menggunakan bahasa Inggris untuk berbagai tujuan dan menunjukkan kemampuan Anda dalam menyesuaikan cara tulis untuk topik dan konteks yang berbeda. Struktur kalimat, kosa kata, penggunaan tata bahasa dan gaya akan dinilai.

4. Tes berbicara

Tes berbicara berlangsung selama 11-14 menit dan terdiri dari 3 bagian. Kandidat untuk Akademik dan Pelatihan Umum akan mendapatkan bentuk tes yang sama. Tes ini melibatkan wawancara individu dengan seorang guru dan mencakup berbagai topik dan konteks. Anda harus dapat membicarakan topik pribadi, memberikan pembicaraan singkat tanpa bantuan pada topik yang dipilih dan berkontribusi pada diskusi dua arah mengenai isu-isu yang lebih abstrak.

Apa itu "IELTS BAND"?

Setelah menjalani sejumlah rangkaian tes tersebut, Anda akan dinilai dan diberi "band score". Ingin mengetahui bagaimana para penguji mendefinisikan masing-masing dari 9 "band score"?

• skor 9 - pengguna ahli

• skor 8 - pengguna yang sangat baik

• skor 7 - pengguna yang baik

• skor 6 - pengguna kompeten

• skor 5 - pengguna sederhana

• skor 4 - pengguna terbatas

• skor 3 - pengguna sangat terbatas

• skor 2 - pengguna intermiten (hanya mengetahui informasi yang sangat mendasar)

• skor 1 - tidak memiliki kemampuan bahasa Inggris

Berapa biaya tes IELTS?

Untuk mencari tahu biaya dalam Rupiah, Anda dapat mengunjungi situs IELTS (http://www.ielts.org/test_centre_search/search_results.aspx).

Berapa skor yang diperlukan untuk masuk ke universitas?

Jika Anda bertujuan untuk belajar di sebuah institusi di Amerika Serikat, Kanada, Inggris atau Australia, skor IETLS yang harus dicapai pada umumnya adalah 6 - 6.5. Jika ingin memasukkan profesi seperti medis, maka persyaratan skor dapat berupa IELTS 7 atau lebih. Ada baiknya selalu mengecek dengan institusi atau organisasi terkait.

Lebih jauh, bisa mengunjungi www.ielts.org.

Bagaimana dengan TOEFL?

TOEFL juga merupakan tes untuk membuktikan kemampuan bahasa Inggris ketika mendaftar sebuah program akademis. TOEFL terkadang diakui oleh universitas di Inggris sebagai alternatif untuk IELTS. TOEFL adalah tes kemahiran berbahasa Inggris dari Amerika yang menggunakan bahasa Inggris Amerika, bukan Inggris (British) sehingga lebih diakui untuk universitas d Amerika Serikat.

Sumber : Kompas.com

University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarship Programme 2012-2013, Finland

University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarship Programme 2012-2013

University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarship

The University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarships provide EURO 2.4 million in financial aid to academically talented international students in architecture, business, economics, education, engineering, and sciences. The scholarship is aimed at students studying for a Master’s degree in the University of Oulu two-year international Master’s programmes*. The scholarship is for one academic year and covers the full international tuition fee.

In order to retain the scholarship in the second year of study, a student must have completed 45 ECTS by the end of their first academic year. If a student does not achieve this requirement, they will be liable to pay the full international tuition fee if they wish to complete their Master’s degree programme.

Eligibility Requirements to Apply for International Master’s Scholarship

a. Applicants are eligible to apply for a University of Oulu IM Scholarship 2012, if they are Non-EU/EEA** citizens who do not have a permanent residence permit in Finland.

(Applicants not eligible for the International Master’s Scholarship are: 1) non-EU/EEA citizens who have a permanent residence permit in Finland, 2) EU/EEA citizens or comparable persons , 3) University of Oulu students who have been accepted to study BEFORE the academic year 2012 – 13.)

b. Eligible to apply for a Master’s degree programme* at the University of Oulu for academic year 2012 – 13. The applicant has obtained their first academic degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) from a recognised institution of higher education.

- applicants who are in their last term/semester of studies during the application period, can apply for the scholarship. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of study placement for a Master’s programme will receive a conditional scholarship offer.

Application for International Master’s Scholarship 2012 – 13

There is no separate application for the International Master’s Scholarship. All applicants for University of Oulu Master’s degree programmes need to complete the Online Application Form. Those applicants who are applying for the University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarship have to additionally complete the “Application for Scholarship,” which can be found at the end of the Online Application Form. The International Master’s Scholarship application form cannot be completed and/or submitted without the Online Application Form.

Selection criteria for University of Oulu IM Scholarship 2012

Admissions and scholarships decisions will be taken at the same time. Those students successful in obtaining an International Master’s Scholarship will be notified at the same time as their offer of admission to their International Master’s programme is confirmed.

*International Master’s programmes in the scholarship scheme 2012 – 13:

• Architectural Design


• Astronomy and Space Physics


• Barents Environmental Engineering (BEE)


• Ecology and Population Genetics (ECOGEN)


• Education and Globalisation (EdGlo)


• Finance (MF)


• Financial and Management Accounting (FMA)


• International Business (IB)


• Learning, Education and Technology (LET)


• Magnetic Resonance in Materials (MRM)


• Protein Science and Biotechnology


• Software, Systems and Services Development in Global Environment (GS3D)


• Synchrotron Radiation Based Science and Accelerator Physics


• Wireless Communications Engineering (WCE)

**European Union / European Economic Area member states are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and United Kingdom. With the EU legislation, Switzerland is also comparable for EU member states.

The nature of residence permit is indicated in the residence permit with a letter. A permanent residence permit bears the letter P or A and an EC residence permit for third-country nationals with long-term EC resident status bears the letters P-EY.

EU citizen or a comparable person means a citizen of a Member State of the European Union (EU) or a citizen of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.

For more information, please visit official website: www.degree.oulu.fi

DAAD Longterm Research Grants in Architecture, Music, Fine Art, Design & Film, Germany

DAAD Scholarships for Academic Year 2012/2013
for Doctoral Programs in Germany for Academics and Scientists from Indonesian Universities and Research Institutes
Study scholarship for Architecture, Music, Fine Art, Design and Film

I. DAAD Longterm Research Grants for Doctoral Studies

I.1.Objective
Research grants are given to:

1. excellently-qualified teaching staff from state or private universities


2. researchers from research institutions in any field of study/research


3. applicants from private sectors with at least two years of working experience

Research grants can be used to carry out :

• research projects at a German university for the purpose of gaining a doctorate in Germany


• research projects at a German higher education institution for the purpose of gaining a doctorate in Indonesia (according to the “DAAD Sandwich Model” – see annex 3)

I.2 Scholarship duration
The length of the grant is set by the grant committee during the selection depending on the project in question and on the applicant’s work schedule. In the case of full doctoral programs in Germany the scholarship will be granted for up to three years. For sandwich scholarships, the research stay in Germany will be supported for a maximum of two years.
Even when support has been awarded for a full doctoral program, that award will be limited to one year at a time. Extensions of the scholarship depend on evaluation of the work done thus far.

I.3 Value
Depending on the award holder’s academic level, the DAAD will pay a monthly award of 1,000 Euros plus travel and a health insurance allowances. In addition to these payments, the DAAD will pay a study and research allowance.
When award holders take doctoral programs run under the “DAAD Sandwich Model” and obtain the degree at the home university the award may include the travel expenses of both academic supervisors.

I.4 Requirements

• holder of Master Degree (S2 Degree) with minimum GPA of 3,00


• Master’s degree should have been completed not longer than six years from the time of application


• a convincing and well-planned research project that has been agreed by a German academic supervisor at the German host university.
  Please see page 6 for information on ‘How to find an academic supervisor in Germany’


• written confirmation of the supervision by a professor in Germany commenting on your research program.


• It is required that doctoral candidates wishing to take a doctorate/PhD degree in their home country (Sandwich Program) must register for the doctorate at theri home university.


• Proficient in English – TOEFL IBT 79 or ITP 550 or IELTS band 6 (obtained in 2020 or 2011) or good German language skills. TOEFL prediction is not acceptable.


• Applicants from the medical field must fulfil specific requirements (see annex 5 ).


• Applicants who have been in Germany for more than one year at the time of application, cannot be considered.

Annex 1 – General Information on Long-term Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates

1. Application:(Online application possible!)
You can apply online at our website http://www.daadjkt.org. You must however print, sign and send the filled out form together with required documents by post to the DAAD Jakarta office before the deadline. The Instruction on how to apply online is available at our website.

2. Selection:
A Joint Selection Committee consisting of German and Indonesian university lecturers/researchers will interview the applicants in Indonesia and recommend candidates for final approval to DAAD.

The interviews are conducted in English, and will be held in November 2010. DIKTI and/or the DAAD Jakarta Office will inform the candidates in question in due time about the exact dates and venues for the interviews.

Travel costs for attending the interviews cannot be borne by DAAD but should be covered by the sending institutions in their own interest.

3. Two months German language pre-departure training in Jakarta:
The DAAD scholarship holders will attend a German course at Goethe-Institut Jakarta. This course will be financed by the Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) for all candidates from universities. Costs for other candidates have to be borne by the sending research institutions or by the candidates themselves. For the full course period, all participants are to be released from any teaching, research or other duties at their home institutions. The major part of the course is devoted to basic German language training at Goethe-Institut Jakarta.

Language courses preceding the university studies will be financed by the DAAD and will take place at a specialised language institute in Germany. If a final test “DSH” (=German Language Proficiency Test) is required by German universities for admission to a degree course, a six months intensive course is necessary.

4. Commencement of studies in Germany:
When meeting all requirements, scholarship holders may commence academic studies in Germany in winter semester (October) of the following year.

Candidates who have previously applied for a DAAD scholarship without success, may re-apply to the DAAD Jakarta Office only once.

Annex 2 – List of Application Documents to be submitted
(Please arrange your documents according to the mentioned order and do not staple any of your documents)

1. DIKTI Form A; Applicants from universities only


2. Hard copies of the filled-out online DAAD application form with your signature All applicants


3. Written confirmation of academic supervision by a professor in Germany for the research in question


4. Curriculum Vitae in English or German


5. Recent photographs (3×4) Affixed to the DAAD form


6. List of scientific publications with English or German translation of titles, dates and source(s)


7. Detailed description of the study or research program to be carried out in Germany (research proposal) in English or German (max. 5 pages)


8. Two confidential letters of recommendation of recent date by professors, academic advisors or senior research staff in the relevant field in English or German. The references are confidential, they must be sent in a sealed envelope


9. Academic Degree Certificate obtained (S1 and S2) Certified copies of original, together with German or English translation *)


10. Academic transcript (S1 and S2), covering the complete duration of academic studies Certified copies of original, together with German or English translation


11. Abstracts from S1, S2 and any relevant publications, seminars or research papers In English or German


12. English language certificate (TOEFL internet based 80 or ITP 550 points or IELTS Band 6) of recent date. Prediction TOEFL is not acceptable Certified copies of original


13. German language certificate, if any Certified copies of original


14. An employer’s study leave endorsement and a guarantee for re-employment upon return


15. Any other relevant training certificate/diploma obtained


16. Evidence of the current employment status for :
    • candidates from state universities or research institutions
    
    
    • candidates from private universities: Letter of confirmation of permanent employment at the university from Yayasan
    
    
    • candidates from private sectors : Letter of confirmation of permanent employment from their employer
    
    

Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Late or incomplete applications cannot be considered

All applicants must submit /send three complete application sets, endorsed by the Rector/Vice Rector I/Chairman/Head Director of the institution, to the DAAD Jakarta Office directly.

For Applicants from universities, please also send one copy of their application to Direktorat PPTK dan KPT/DIKTI (Address : Dirjen DIKTI, Komplek Depdiknas, Jl. Pintu Satu, Senayan – Jakarta)

*)List of German sworn translators are available at DAAD Jakarta Office,
Summitmas I , 19th Floor, jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 62-62, Jakarta Selatan 12190,
Tel. (021) 5200870, 5252807, Fax. (021)5252822; email: info@daadjkt.org

Annex: 3 – Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates within the “Sandwich Model”

Objective
Whereas conventional scholarships for doctorate or PhD studies assume that a scholarship holder will stay at a German institution of higher education for several consecutive years, the “Sandwich Scheme” described hereafter is a flexible multi phase funding programme. Within the Sandwich Scheme, PhD students carry out their research and studies alternately in their home country and in Germany, following a schedule set in advance and under continuous supervision by a German academic. The doctorate is obtained at the homeland university.

Purpose
Within the academic funding schemes of numerous development countries, training and further education of future and young university teachers is given special priority. Besides specialisation and increasing previously gained knowledge, students very often strive for a PhD or doctorate degree as frequently required according to the regulations ruling university careers in their home country. Even in cases where PhD studies would be possible in the student’s home country, a doctorate degree from an industrial nation is often preferred for reasons of prestige. PhD studies abroad, however, carry with them risks: of alienation connected with very long study courses, loss of originally reserved lecturing posts at the home university, of research geared too much to the developed country and its needs, and finally the risk of temptation to settle in the host country.

In an effort to minimize these risks, the DAAD has developed the scheme of cooperative PhD funding (Sandwich-Scholarships) for nationals of developing countries whose universities offer doctorates.

Procedure
This means the procedure can be as follows:

• the German university lecturer/professor travels to the homeland of the future doctoral candidate to draw up a joint protocol signed by both the local and the German supervisor, which details the dissertation subject, the planned work measures, and their duration


• preparatory studies and research for the PhD thesis in the home country (data collection and field research) without DAAD funding


• studies and research at a German institution of higher education (maximum 2 years)


• if necessary, visit by the foreign academic supervisor and co-advisor at the German institution (progress control, consolidation of institutional contacts)


• completion of the thesis in the home country (without DAAD funding)


• visit of the German supervisor to indonesia (last corrections and participation at the viva as external examiner)

The main characteristic of this Sandwich Scheme is the individually tailor-made PhD programme schedule set with the greatest flexibility possible regarding the beginning and duration of each individual funding phase.

Eligibility, application forms and documents for this programme are the same as for research grants for doctoral candidates and young academics and scientists. The extensive and detailed research proposal must be accompanied by a work- and time schedule agreed upon by the academic advisors, both in the home country and in Germany.

Annex: 4 – DAAD Research Grants Awarded to support Extended Medical Continuing Education and Training (not full Medical Specialisation in Germany)

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) does not support full courses of training for medical specialisation. Application for a scholarship to support medical continuing education and training lasting from one to a maximum of two years at German university clinics is open only to candidates who meet the following criteria.

Applicants must :

• have completed at least 7 years of medical training with a university degree and must hold a license to practice medicine in their home country (physicians/dentists from developing countries must prove that they have gained at least 3 years of professional practice after completing their medical /dental training)


• have commenced specialist medical training in their home country in a course which leads to a professional qualification


• be studying or working at a university clinic in their home country at the time of application


• intend to pursue a university career after completing the continuing education and training in Germany


• have received confirmation of the provision of academic supervision and a study place from German university clinic

In order to be able to work in a German clinic, foreign physicians require a so-called “Permit for the Temporary Practice of Medicine” (Erlaubnis zur voruebergehenden Ausuebung des aerztlichen Berufs), which the DAAD will obtain on behalf of its scholarship holders. Please note that this may take several weeks or even months.

Closing Date: 04 October 2011

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