Jangan Salah, Pilih Perekomendasi yang Tepat!

Dalam berburu beasiswa, mempersiapkan sejumlah strategi merupakan hal penting untuk menentukan kesuksesan Anda. Salah satu syarat yang menentukan adalah surat rekomendasi. Tak hanya teknis penulisan dan isi surat, siapa yang memberikan rekomendasi juga menjadi faktor penentu. Jadi, jangan pernah salah memilih, siapa orang yang Anda minta memberikan rekomendasi!

Perlu diketahui, pemberi beasiswa akan menaruh perhatian terhadap siapa yang memberikan rekomendasi dan testimoni tentang Anda. Surat rekomendasi dari orang yang sudah mengenal Anda akan membuat pemberi beasiswa percaya dibandingkan dengan tulisan Anda sendiri. Hal ini akan membentuk opini pihak tersebut tentang bagaimana Anda bisa diterima di lingkungan, tentang hasil kerja Anda di tempat kuliah atau sekolah, untuk menentukan apakah Anda layak atau tidak menerima beasiswa tersebut.

Nah, ada sejumlah hal yang perlu Anda perhatikan untuk menentukan orang yang akan dimintai rekomendasi. Semoga membantu!

1. Mintalah orang yang sudah Anda kenal lebih dari enam bulan.  

Pemberi beasiswa ingin opini dari orang yang benar-benar mengenal Anda, bukan orang yang sekadar tahu.

2. Jangan meminta rekomendasi dari anggota keluarga.  

Mereka akan selalu menuliskan bahwa Anda baik. Jika pemberi beasiswa tahu, maka mereka tak akan menganggap rekomendasi ini obyektif.

3. Mintalah kepada dosen, profesor, atau atasan Anda.  

Surat rekomendasi biasanya lebih dihargai jika ditulis oleh orang yang sudah ahli dan profesional. Ini artinya Anda dipercaya oleh orang-orang tersebut sehingga bisa menjadi nilai plus untuk Anda.

4. Jangan meminta rekomendasi kepada teman main Anda. 

Pemberi beasiswa juga tidak akan percaya bahwa surat ini obyektif.

Setelah Anda memutuskan orang tepat untuk memberikan rekomendasi, bantulah mereka dengan memberikan guideline atau petuntuk penulisan surat rekomendasi. Misalnya, panjang surat, topik yang harus ditulis, kelebihan Anda, dan kualifikasi Anda untuk beasiswa tersebut.

Selamat mencoba! 

sumber : Kompas.com

TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate Fellowship for Developing Countries Students, India

TWAS and the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, India have agreed to offer five fellowships annually to young foreign scientists from developing countries who wish to pursue research leading towards a PhD in physical sciences.

IMPORTANT: The following is additional information concerning the TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate Fellowship Programme tenable in India. It is an integral part of the information given here: TWAS Fellowships for Postgraduate Research.
Applicants should be aware that they can apply for only one fellowship per year. With the exception of the fellowships "for research collaboration", all other fellowship programmes offered by TWAS and TWOWS that are mutually exclusive.

Programme Details

1. TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate Fellowships are tenable at the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences in Kolkata, India for studies leading towards a PhD degree in the physical sciences for four years with the possibility of a one-year extension.
   The Centre carries out the following research activities:
   Linear and Non-linear spectroscopy, Ultrafast molecular processes and spectroscopy, Ultrafast dynamics in biological macromolecules and magnetization, Ultrafast laser induced processes, Soft condensed matter systems of chemical and biological interests, mesocopic physics, ionic liquids, multi-component liquid mixtures, supercooled melts, supercritical fluids, bio-nano interface, nano-magnetism, magnonic crystals, micromagnetic simulations, Nanomaterials in general, and Physics of Correlated oxides, low dimensional systems, magnetic shape memory alloys, dilute magnetic semi-conductors, multi-ferroic materials, thin films of metals and oxides, electronic, magnetic and structural properties of complex materials, superconductivity,  strongly correlated electronic systems, quantum many-body physics, micromagnetic and monte carlo simulation of static  and dynamic properties of nanomagnets, theoretical study of thermalconductivity, Ab initio plane wave pseudo-potential calculation, strongly correlated electron systems, electronic structure and transport through nano-materials.
   Quantum field theory, mathematical physics, cognitive science, granular physics, non-commutative quantum mechanics, statistical physics, non-linear dynamics, turbulences, lattice gauge theories, representation theory of lie groups and coherent states, quantum optics, black holes, constrained dynamics, quantum gravity, quantum spin systems, collective behaviour and emergent phenomena, explosive percolation, complex networks and critical phenomena.
   Cosmology, Relativistic Astrophysics, ionospheric science, Astrochemistry.
2. Applicants may be registered for a PhD degree in their home country (SANDWICH option), or may enrol in a PhD course at the S.N. Bose National Centre (FULL-TIME option). In both cases, the programme entails only one journey to the host country.
3. Admission to the PhD programme at the S.N. Bose National Centre will depend on the successful completion of coursework (about one year's duration).
4. S.N. Bose will provide a monthly stipend to cover living costs, food and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency. Free on-campus accommodation will be provided.
5. The language of instruction is English.

Eligibility

Candidates for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

• be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year;
• be nationals of a developing country (other than India);
• be employed at a university or research institution;
• hold a Master's degree in physics, mathematics or physical chemistry;
• be accepted by a department of the S.N. Bose National Centre. Requests for preliminary acceptance must be directed to the Dean (Academic Programme), S.N. Bose National Center for Sciences, Kolkata by e-mail: deanap@bose.res.in or fax: (+91) 33 2335 3477 (a sample Acceptance Letter is contained in the application form which can be downloaded from the link at the bottom of the page under "related content");
• provide evidence of proficiency in English.

Submitting your application

• The deadline for receipt of applications is 31 August each year.
• Applicants must submit an Acceptance Letter from a department of the S.N. Bose National Centre when applying, or by the deadline at the latest. Without preliminary acceptance the application will not be considered for selection.
• Reference letters: Referees must send signed letters as attachments via e-mail directly to TWAS. The subject line must contain: Bose/PG/candidate’s surname. Alternatively, letters should be sent by post in sealed envelopes.
• Applications for the TWAS-S.N. Bose Postgraduate Fellowship Programme should be sent to TWAS only (by post, fax or email).

APPLICATION FORM:

Click on the links below to download the application form and guidelines. Before applying it is recommended that you read very carefully the application guidelines for detailed information on eligibility criteria, deadlines and other key requirements of the application procedure.

• PG  Application Form
• PG Application Guidelines 

Contact Details

TWAS Fellowships OfficeICTP campus, Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Tel: +39 040 2240314
Fax: +39 040 2240689
E-mail: fellowships@twas.org
Dean (Academic Programme)
S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic SciencesJD Block, Sector 3, Salt Lake City
Kolkata 700098, India
Tel: +91 33 2335 5706
Fax: +91 33 2335 3477
E-mail: deanap@bose.res.in

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Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough FFA Scholarship Program 2012-2013

National FFA Organization P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960

Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6051
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
http://www.ffa.org

Purpose of award: To support students who are members of the FFA.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the students' activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board. Applicants must obtain a signature from a local Ford dealer.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 705.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Foundation Scholarship Program 2012-2013

Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation
Attn.: Undergraduate Scholarship Application 8740 Founders Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268

Phone: 888-526-1870 x119
Fax: 317-876-1925
Email: cthoennes@kappaalphatheta.org
http://www.kappaalphatheta.org

Purpose of award: To provide merit-based scholarships for undergraduate, graduate and alumna Kappa Alpha Theta members.
Eligibility requirements: The award is based on academics, fraternity activities, campus and community activities and references.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Foundation Scholars Program 2012-2013

United Methodist Church
Office of Loans and Scholarships
P.O. Box 340007 .
Nashville, TN 37203

Phone: 615-340-7344
Fax: 615-340-7367
Email: umscholar@gbhem.org
http://www.gbhem.org

Purpose of award: To support students attending a United Methodist¬related school.
Eligibility requirements: Applications and nominations will be accepted for candidates who have been active members of the UMC for at least one year and who will be enrolled in full-time study at a two- or four-year United Methodist-related school, college or university. A scholarship will be given to an applicant of each grade level at each school.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 420.
Deadline: September 1.
How to apply: Applications may be obtained from your UM-related institution.

Gaston/Nolle Scholarships 2012-2013

Alpha Chi
Harding University Box 12249 915 E. Market Avenue
Searcy, AR 72149-2249

Phone: 800-477-4225
Fax: 501-279-4589
Email: dorgan@harding.edu
http://www.harding.edu/alphachi/scholarships.htm

Purpose of award: To assist Alpha Chi members who are entering their senior year of undergraduate study.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of Alpha Chi who are enrolled full-time in a bachelor's degree program.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500-$2,500.
Number of awards: 12.
Deadline: February 22.
How to apply: Application requirements are available online, and applicants must be nominated by the faculty sponsor.

Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarships 2012-2013

Knights of Columbus
Department of Scholarships
P.O. Box 1670
New Haven, CT 06507

Phone: 203-752-4000
Fax:
Email: info@kofc.org
http://www.kofc.org

Purpose of award: To provide aid to members or the children of members of the Knights of Columbus.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members or the children of current or deceased members of the Knights of Columbus or, in some cases, be members of the Columbian Squires. Applicants must be entering their freshmen year at a U.S. Catholic college.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: 62. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by mail.