UNIVERSITY APPLICATION ASSISTANCE SCHEME (UAAS)
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Deadlines:
none, but as soon as you can apply please do
awards are considered on a rolling basis (applications recieved first will be considered first)
Description:
This scheme has been set up in order to help disadvantaged students to get financial support to complete the necessary steps in order to join and secure scholarships to attend Asian Universities. Under this program students can apply for small grants to cover the following costs related to university applications.
The cost of internationally accredited examinations that are required as university entrance qualifications. (eg TOEFL, IELTS, GED)
The costs of applying to a university and for any university entrance examinations.
The costs of visas, travel and passports if required to complete the university application process, or if not included in a scholarship package.
The cost of obtaining documents or translation of documents that are necessary to apply for university.
Eligibility and Restrictions:
The scheme is based on financial need. Students who can afford to cover these basic costs themselves are not eligible for financial support. Logistical support and advice on university application and scholarships is available to all Burmese wishing to study abroad through the Student Support Service (sssburma@gmail.com)
If you have already been accepted or are already enrolled on a degree program outside Myanmar you are not eligible for support from this program.
All applicants must have completed high school and have strong oral and written English language skills.
Students can seek assistance to apply for only Bachelors or Masters programs within Asia. PhD applicants, students seeking to study in other regions and applicants for short term training programs are not eligible.
All applicants must intend to return to Burma upon completion of their studies to work for human development, peace or ethnic reconciliation.
Although this program coordinates closely with a number of scholarship programs for Burmese students, a grant from this scheme and successful completion of the university application process does not guarantee a scholarship to study at university. Student Support Service will provide you with information and assistance to apply for scholarships but these programs are competitive and every year there are always more unsuccessful applicants than those who receive awards.
Your application will be assessed by a committee within one week of its receipt, and you can expect to receive a result or a request for further information within a two week period. If you send your application by post remember it can take more than one week to get to its destination.
The selection panel will take into consideration the following information
Your financial need. As mentioned above if you can afford to cover these costs yourself you are not eligible to apply for this assistance.
Your previous academic background. Please note that although we do not require your academic certificates at this stage they will be checked at a later stage by both the university and the scholarship program.
The likelihood of your application to the university and the scholarship programs being successful.
The quality of your chosen university and course.
The relevance of your chosen subject to human development, peace building and reconciliation in Burma.
The availability of funds. This program has limited funding.
Your background in social service and your future plans
Application for assistance from this program can be made at any time so long as the student has a clear plan and is aware of the application process and calendar for their chosen university and course. If you would like to apply please do so as soon as possible. Please email your application to sssburma@gmail.com If you do not have access to email you can send it to PO Box 8, Mae Ping Post Office, Chiang Mai, 50301 Thailand
If you have any questions or would like further information about this scheme please contact sssburma@gmail.com
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Fogarty- Ellison Overseas Fellowships in Global Health and Clinical Research
Fields of Study Dentistry, Health administration, Health care/hospitals, Health sciences, Health/health education, NursingEmphasis On: Graduate-level U.S. students in the health professions.
Average Amount per Award: $18,000-$20,000 Award Includes: Travel Expenses, Living Expenses, Housing, Health Insurance, Stipend Award Also Includes: Additional $6,000 per year for travel, insurance, and educational materials.
ELIGIBILITY Level of Study: GraduateNationality/Residency: U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. residentOther Criteria: Applicants must possess a strong interest in, and potential for, a career in international health activities and/or clinical research. Advanced standing in a U.S. medical (M3) or osteopathic school; or enrollment in a doctoral-level program at a U.S.
Deadline: January
Notification Date: March
Procedure: All completed applications received by the January deadline will be reviewed by a committee established by the AAMC and ASPH. Approximately 50 finalists will be invited to visit NIH in early March for 2 days of interviews and s meeting with members of the steering committee and representatives from the foreign training sites. At the conclusion of that meeting, candidates and programs will list their preferences and the steering committee will make assignments of the successful candidates to the sites. The "final decision" date will be coordinated with the domestic student research programs (Howard Hughes, Doris Duke, NIH Clinical Research Program) so that students considering more than 1 option will know the full menu of their opportunities. Applicants on the waiting list will receive a final notification by the end of March.
Contact Information
Dr. Aron Primack
Fogarty International Center
Building 31, Room B2C
3931 Center Drive, MSC 2220
Bethesda, MD 20892
United Statesphone: 301-496-1653
fax: 301-402-0779
email: primacka@mail.nih.gov
url: http://www.fic.nih.gov/programs
email: fic-fellowship@aamc.org
Average Amount per Award: $18,000-$20,000 Award Includes: Travel Expenses, Living Expenses, Housing, Health Insurance, Stipend Award Also Includes: Additional $6,000 per year for travel, insurance, and educational materials.
ELIGIBILITY Level of Study: GraduateNationality/Residency: U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. residentOther Criteria: Applicants must possess a strong interest in, and potential for, a career in international health activities and/or clinical research. Advanced standing in a U.S. medical (M3) or osteopathic school; or enrollment in a doctoral-level program at a U.S.
Deadline: January
Notification Date: March
Procedure: All completed applications received by the January deadline will be reviewed by a committee established by the AAMC and ASPH. Approximately 50 finalists will be invited to visit NIH in early March for 2 days of interviews and s meeting with members of the steering committee and representatives from the foreign training sites. At the conclusion of that meeting, candidates and programs will list their preferences and the steering committee will make assignments of the successful candidates to the sites. The "final decision" date will be coordinated with the domestic student research programs (Howard Hughes, Doris Duke, NIH Clinical Research Program) so that students considering more than 1 option will know the full menu of their opportunities. Applicants on the waiting list will receive a final notification by the end of March.
Contact Information
Dr. Aron Primack
Fogarty International Center
Building 31, Room B2C
3931 Center Drive, MSC 2220
Bethesda, MD 20892
United Statesphone: 301-496-1653
fax: 301-402-0779
email: primacka@mail.nih.gov
url: http://www.fic.nih.gov/programs
email: fic-fellowship@aamc.org
Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study
Fields of Study
Asian languages, Chinese language, Chinese language (Cantonese), Chinese language (Mandarin), Indonesian language, Japanese language, Korean language, Malay language, Thai language, Tibetan language, Vietnamese language
Emphasis On: Blakemore Freeman Fellowships are awarded for study of the principal modern languages of East and Southeast Asia such as: Chinese, Vietnamese, Tibetan, Japanese, Indonesian, Thai, Korean, Khmer, Burmese, and Malaysian. Consideration will be given to other East or Southeast Asian languages on an individual basis. Grants will not be made for the study of Asian languages not in current use.
VariesAward Includes: Tuition, Travel Expenses, Living Expenses, Research Expenses, Housing, Health Insurance, Stipend, Salary
ELIGIBILITY Level of Study: GraduateNationality/Residency: US citizen or permanent residentOther Criteria: To be eligible for a grant, an applicant must be pursuing an academic, professional or business career that involves the regular use of a modern East or Southeast Asian language, have a college undergraduate degree.
Procedure Semi-finalists notified and interviewed in March. Finalists selected and notified of grants in late March/early April.
Deadline December 30
Contact Information
Mr. Griffith Way, Trustee
The Blakemore Foundation
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4800
Seattle, WA 98101-3266
United States
phone: (206) 359-8778
fax: (206) 359-9778
email: blakemore@perkinscoie.com
url: http://www.blakemorefoundation.org/language.htm
Asian languages, Chinese language, Chinese language (Cantonese), Chinese language (Mandarin), Indonesian language, Japanese language, Korean language, Malay language, Thai language, Tibetan language, Vietnamese language
Emphasis On: Blakemore Freeman Fellowships are awarded for study of the principal modern languages of East and Southeast Asia such as: Chinese, Vietnamese, Tibetan, Japanese, Indonesian, Thai, Korean, Khmer, Burmese, and Malaysian. Consideration will be given to other East or Southeast Asian languages on an individual basis. Grants will not be made for the study of Asian languages not in current use.
VariesAward Includes: Tuition, Travel Expenses, Living Expenses, Research Expenses, Housing, Health Insurance, Stipend, Salary
ELIGIBILITY Level of Study: GraduateNationality/Residency: US citizen or permanent residentOther Criteria: To be eligible for a grant, an applicant must be pursuing an academic, professional or business career that involves the regular use of a modern East or Southeast Asian language, have a college undergraduate degree.
Procedure Semi-finalists notified and interviewed in March. Finalists selected and notified of grants in late March/early April.
Deadline December 30
Contact Information
Mr. Griffith Way, Trustee
The Blakemore Foundation
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4800
Seattle, WA 98101-3266
United States
phone: (206) 359-8778
fax: (206) 359-9778
email: blakemore@perkinscoie.com
url: http://www.blakemorefoundation.org/language.htm
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
The Asian Scholarship Foundation (ASF)
Timeline of Activities
January 11, 2008, Deadline of applications
Mid March 2008, Interview of Candidates in Bangkok, Beijing and Delhi
Late May 2008, Awards Notification
Early July 2008, Orientation Program and Seventh ASIA Fellows Annual Conference
July 2008, Awards Begin
Eligibility
Citizens of and residents in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, the People’sRepublic of China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, theRepublic of Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore,South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Master’s/Doctoral degree or equivalent professional training and experiences(minimum of 3 years of university teaching experiences for scholars or 5 years ofwork experience for professionals.)Applicants must be 45 years old or younger at the time of the applicationdeadline. However, those up to 50 years old proposing to do research in the fieldof Humanities may be given special consideration.Proficiency in English or in the language of the host country appropriate to theproposed research project.Those who are currently enrolled in a degree program, or have just completed adegree program for less than one to two years will not be eligible to apply. Thosewho were a recipient of a Ford Foundation fellowship grant within the last twoyears prior to the application is also ineligible.
Conditions of the awards
The proposed research projects for the ASIA Fellows Awards can be carried out inonly one participating country (except the applicant’s own) and under thefollowing conditions:
o No applicant can propose to conduct their research in Hong Kong, Japan,Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.
o Applicants from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singaporecannot undertake research in each other’s countries.
o Applicants from Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan can onlyapply to conduct their research in Thailand, the host country of ASF.
Any part of the proposed project that will be done in the applicant’s own countrywill not be funded under the ASIA Fellows Awards.The proposed grant period must be between 6-9 months. Once awarded, a fellowis required to conduct research at the proposed host country throughout the grantperiod. Splitting of the grant period or conducting research in the applicant’s owncountry during the proposed grant period is not allowed under any circumstances.While an applicant from South or Southeast Asia may propose a research projectin a country within his/her own region, preference is given to applicants whopropose to conduct research in a region of Asia other than their own (e.g., anaward to an Indian scholar or professional for research in China).Applicants should not plan to conduct their research in a country with which theirhome country has a difficult diplomatic relationship because of the uncertaintiesof securing an affiliation and obtaining a research clearance and visa for a longtermstay.Fellowship awards are not for the purpose of completing requirements towards anacademic degree (master’s thesis or doctoral dissertations).
Fellowship Activities
ASIA Fellows awardees are placed at top-ranking research universities and non-academicinstitutions such as museums, archives or think tanks. Fellows should identify preferredplacements in host countries. They may engage in an organized field research in the hostcountry. Fellows are strongly encouraged to undertake some language training in theirhost country as part of facilitating their research. They are also provided the opportunitiesto present guest lectures, or to conduct seminars and workshops at the invitation of thehost institutions. After completion of their fellowship, fellows can apply for postfellowshipawards of three months to further their research in a country within Asia, orfor short-term travel awards to make presentations at overseas conferences and meetings.
All fellows are required to attend the Orientation Program in July 2008, and the ASIAFellows’ Annual Conference in July 2010 at which they present their research results tofellow awardees and to scholars from the country in which the conference is held. Theyare also required to start the award by the end of December 2008. At the end of thefellowship, fellows must submit to the ASF office in Bangkok evidence of the results oftheir research project in the form of publications, photos of artistic works, audio/videoproductions, etc.
Awards Benefits
Travel Allowance: round-trip travel between home country and host countryMaintenance Allowance: In-country living allowance to cover housing and otherexpenses. Note that no travel nor living allowance will be provided fordependents.Limited Accident and Health InsuranceField Trip/Language Training Allowance: for traveling within a host country, anda formal course on language training or with a private tutor in the host countryResearch Allowance: for research-related costs, computer purchase and internetconnectivity to communicate with colleagues, other ASIA Fellows, and to accessthe Asian Scholarship Foundation website.Excess Baggage/Shipping Allowance
Selection Process
Regional review committees composed of leading scholars from participating countriesand regions conduct an initial review of the applications. In mid-March, short-listedcandidates are interviewed by the review committee for their region at meetings inBeijing, New Delhi, and Bangkok. (The Asian Scholarship Foundation covers the travelexpenses of short-listed candidates.) The applications of recommended candidates arethen forwarded to the multi-regional Board Management Committee which will make thefinal selection of ASIA Fellows Awards recipients by the end of May 2008.
Contact
ASIA Fellows AwardsAsian Scholarship Foundation (ASF)29 Vanissa Bldg., 4th Fl.Chidlom, Ploenchit Rd., PathumwanBangkok 10330, ThailandTel: (66-2) 655-1615-7Fax: (66-2) 655-7977E-mail: info@asianscholarship.org
January 11, 2008, Deadline of applications
Mid March 2008, Interview of Candidates in Bangkok, Beijing and Delhi
Late May 2008, Awards Notification
Early July 2008, Orientation Program and Seventh ASIA Fellows Annual Conference
July 2008, Awards Begin
Eligibility
Citizens of and residents in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, the People’sRepublic of China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, theRepublic of Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore,South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Master’s/Doctoral degree or equivalent professional training and experiences(minimum of 3 years of university teaching experiences for scholars or 5 years ofwork experience for professionals.)Applicants must be 45 years old or younger at the time of the applicationdeadline. However, those up to 50 years old proposing to do research in the fieldof Humanities may be given special consideration.Proficiency in English or in the language of the host country appropriate to theproposed research project.Those who are currently enrolled in a degree program, or have just completed adegree program for less than one to two years will not be eligible to apply. Thosewho were a recipient of a Ford Foundation fellowship grant within the last twoyears prior to the application is also ineligible.
Conditions of the awards
The proposed research projects for the ASIA Fellows Awards can be carried out inonly one participating country (except the applicant’s own) and under thefollowing conditions:
o No applicant can propose to conduct their research in Hong Kong, Japan,Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.
o Applicants from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singaporecannot undertake research in each other’s countries.
o Applicants from Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan can onlyapply to conduct their research in Thailand, the host country of ASF.
Any part of the proposed project that will be done in the applicant’s own countrywill not be funded under the ASIA Fellows Awards.The proposed grant period must be between 6-9 months. Once awarded, a fellowis required to conduct research at the proposed host country throughout the grantperiod. Splitting of the grant period or conducting research in the applicant’s owncountry during the proposed grant period is not allowed under any circumstances.While an applicant from South or Southeast Asia may propose a research projectin a country within his/her own region, preference is given to applicants whopropose to conduct research in a region of Asia other than their own (e.g., anaward to an Indian scholar or professional for research in China).Applicants should not plan to conduct their research in a country with which theirhome country has a difficult diplomatic relationship because of the uncertaintiesof securing an affiliation and obtaining a research clearance and visa for a longtermstay.Fellowship awards are not for the purpose of completing requirements towards anacademic degree (master’s thesis or doctoral dissertations).
Fellowship Activities
ASIA Fellows awardees are placed at top-ranking research universities and non-academicinstitutions such as museums, archives or think tanks. Fellows should identify preferredplacements in host countries. They may engage in an organized field research in the hostcountry. Fellows are strongly encouraged to undertake some language training in theirhost country as part of facilitating their research. They are also provided the opportunitiesto present guest lectures, or to conduct seminars and workshops at the invitation of thehost institutions. After completion of their fellowship, fellows can apply for postfellowshipawards of three months to further their research in a country within Asia, orfor short-term travel awards to make presentations at overseas conferences and meetings.
All fellows are required to attend the Orientation Program in July 2008, and the ASIAFellows’ Annual Conference in July 2010 at which they present their research results tofellow awardees and to scholars from the country in which the conference is held. Theyare also required to start the award by the end of December 2008. At the end of thefellowship, fellows must submit to the ASF office in Bangkok evidence of the results oftheir research project in the form of publications, photos of artistic works, audio/videoproductions, etc.
Awards Benefits
Travel Allowance: round-trip travel between home country and host countryMaintenance Allowance: In-country living allowance to cover housing and otherexpenses. Note that no travel nor living allowance will be provided fordependents.Limited Accident and Health InsuranceField Trip/Language Training Allowance: for traveling within a host country, anda formal course on language training or with a private tutor in the host countryResearch Allowance: for research-related costs, computer purchase and internetconnectivity to communicate with colleagues, other ASIA Fellows, and to accessthe Asian Scholarship Foundation website.Excess Baggage/Shipping Allowance
Selection Process
Regional review committees composed of leading scholars from participating countriesand regions conduct an initial review of the applications. In mid-March, short-listedcandidates are interviewed by the review committee for their region at meetings inBeijing, New Delhi, and Bangkok. (The Asian Scholarship Foundation covers the travelexpenses of short-listed candidates.) The applications of recommended candidates arethen forwarded to the multi-regional Board Management Committee which will make thefinal selection of ASIA Fellows Awards recipients by the end of May 2008.
Contact
ASIA Fellows AwardsAsian Scholarship Foundation (ASF)29 Vanissa Bldg., 4th Fl.Chidlom, Ploenchit Rd., PathumwanBangkok 10330, ThailandTel: (66-2) 655-1615-7Fax: (66-2) 655-7977E-mail: info@asianscholarship.org
Monday, October 8, 2007
Prospect Burma
Description
Prospect Burma was established in 1989 and its scholarship program was started in 1992 with support from Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Nobel Peace Prize funds. By funding education for young Burmese, Prospect Burma seeks to help create a cadre of Burmese who will be competent to run the country once democracy returns. Its aim is to educate those who will bring their knowledge and skills back to Burma for its future development. In 2000, it supported 80 students studying in several countries.
Prospect Burma's scholarship programme has expanded over the years and in 2006 Prospect Burma was able to make a record 200 awards to Burmese students studying at universities worldwide.
Deadline: End of March of the same year.
Prospect Burma is offering Scholarships open to people of Burmese origin who meet the following conditions:
Eligibility
You may qualify for an award if you are of Burmese origin and have been accepted for, or enrolled in a degree course at an accredited college or university, and are:
¨ Accepted for and/or enrolled in a first degree (undergraduate) course at a college or university;
¨ Already studying, or accepted for, a Master’s degree course;
¨ A postgraduate student who has already started on a Doctorate, or has a confirmed offer of a place to read for a Doctorate.
We give preference to applicants studying one of the following subjects:
¨ Agriculture
¨ Engineering
¨ Civil Society
¨ Human Rights
¨ Development
¨ Nursing
¨ Ecology/Conservation
¨ Public Administration
¨ Education/Teacher Training
¨ Public Health
¨ Economics
¨ Science subjects
While we do not exclude any subjects entirely, we do not give any priority to the following subjects:
¨ Business Administration/Management
¨ Political Science
¨ Computer Science
¨ Medicine ( at first degree level)
¨ Finance/Banking/Marketing
¨ Fine & Performing Arts
¨ History
¨ Religious studies
We also give preference to students at educational institutions in South-East Asia or South Asia.
CRITERIA & CONDITIONS
We announce a competition each January for awards for the forthcoming academic year. Awards are for one year only, and students must apply again for subsequent years.
We help students who have a good academic record, who can demonstrate financial need and who intend eventually to return to Burma to help the democratic rebuilding of the country.
Our awards are intended as a contribution to tuition fees, academic course materials and living expenses including accommodation and food. We do not contribute to international travel, computer equipment or debts. We do not make a contribution to the costs of dependants (spouses, partners, children).
We will require successful applicants to sign a grant letter and to observe the conditions of the award. If a student fails to observe the conditions, they will be liable to repay the money and will not be eligible for future awards.
Decisions on awards are made by Prospect Burma’s Scholarship Committee and are final.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
Answer all questions fully. Write your name in the top right hand corner of each page.
We require the following supporting documents (in English or with a translation):
¨ Proof of enrolment at a university or college
¨ Copy of any letter giving other awards
¨ Copy of recent academic records and any existing academic references you may have
¨ Copy of the personal details page of your passport or travel document
¨ Any additional information you feel supports your case.
It helps us to speed matters up if we can contact you and your referees by e-mail or fax.
Please send the completed application forms to:
Residents of Thailand:
Education Project Coordinator,
P O Box 8, Mae Ping PO
Chiang Mai 50301
Thailand
E-Mail: bpeoshona@gmail.com
Residents elsewhere:
Ian C Sloane
Executive Director
Prospect Burma
Porter's Lodge
Rivermead Court, Ranelagh Gardens
London SW6 3SF
Tel: (44) (0) 207 371 0887
Fax: (44) (0) 207 371 0547
Website: www.prospectburma.org
Email: scholarships@prospectburma.org
You may send a copy of the form by e-mail or fax, but the signed original MUST follow by airmail.
Prospect Burma website at: www.prospectburma.org.
Every year application forms are available from January - March and the deadline for receipt of an application is the end of March of the same year. The deadline will be strictly adhered to and please do not send any applications after the deadline.
Prospect Burma was established in 1989 and its scholarship program was started in 1992 with support from Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Nobel Peace Prize funds. By funding education for young Burmese, Prospect Burma seeks to help create a cadre of Burmese who will be competent to run the country once democracy returns. Its aim is to educate those who will bring their knowledge and skills back to Burma for its future development. In 2000, it supported 80 students studying in several countries.
Prospect Burma's scholarship programme has expanded over the years and in 2006 Prospect Burma was able to make a record 200 awards to Burmese students studying at universities worldwide.
Deadline: End of March of the same year.
Prospect Burma is offering Scholarships open to people of Burmese origin who meet the following conditions:
Eligibility
You may qualify for an award if you are of Burmese origin and have been accepted for, or enrolled in a degree course at an accredited college or university, and are:
¨ Accepted for and/or enrolled in a first degree (undergraduate) course at a college or university;
¨ Already studying, or accepted for, a Master’s degree course;
¨ A postgraduate student who has already started on a Doctorate, or has a confirmed offer of a place to read for a Doctorate.
We give preference to applicants studying one of the following subjects:
¨ Agriculture
¨ Engineering
¨ Civil Society
¨ Human Rights
¨ Development
¨ Nursing
¨ Ecology/Conservation
¨ Public Administration
¨ Education/Teacher Training
¨ Public Health
¨ Economics
¨ Science subjects
While we do not exclude any subjects entirely, we do not give any priority to the following subjects:
¨ Business Administration/Management
¨ Political Science
¨ Computer Science
¨ Medicine ( at first degree level)
¨ Finance/Banking/Marketing
¨ Fine & Performing Arts
¨ History
¨ Religious studies
We also give preference to students at educational institutions in South-East Asia or South Asia.
CRITERIA & CONDITIONS
We announce a competition each January for awards for the forthcoming academic year. Awards are for one year only, and students must apply again for subsequent years.
We help students who have a good academic record, who can demonstrate financial need and who intend eventually to return to Burma to help the democratic rebuilding of the country.
Our awards are intended as a contribution to tuition fees, academic course materials and living expenses including accommodation and food. We do not contribute to international travel, computer equipment or debts. We do not make a contribution to the costs of dependants (spouses, partners, children).
We will require successful applicants to sign a grant letter and to observe the conditions of the award. If a student fails to observe the conditions, they will be liable to repay the money and will not be eligible for future awards.
Decisions on awards are made by Prospect Burma’s Scholarship Committee and are final.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
Answer all questions fully. Write your name in the top right hand corner of each page.
We require the following supporting documents (in English or with a translation):
¨ Proof of enrolment at a university or college
¨ Copy of any letter giving other awards
¨ Copy of recent academic records and any existing academic references you may have
¨ Copy of the personal details page of your passport or travel document
¨ Any additional information you feel supports your case.
It helps us to speed matters up if we can contact you and your referees by e-mail or fax.
Please send the completed application forms to:
Residents of Thailand:
Education Project Coordinator,
P O Box 8, Mae Ping PO
Chiang Mai 50301
Thailand
E-Mail: bpeoshona@gmail.com
Residents elsewhere:
Ian C Sloane
Executive Director
Prospect Burma
Porter's Lodge
Rivermead Court, Ranelagh Gardens
London SW6 3SF
Tel: (44) (0) 207 371 0887
Fax: (44) (0) 207 371 0547
Website: www.prospectburma.org
Email: scholarships@prospectburma.org
You may send a copy of the form by e-mail or fax, but the signed original MUST follow by airmail.
Prospect Burma website at: www.prospectburma.org.
Every year application forms are available from January - March and the deadline for receipt of an application is the end of March of the same year. The deadline will be strictly adhered to and please do not send any applications after the deadline.
USA AMINEF 08/09 Fulbright ASEAN Visiting Scholars Program
USA - 2008 / 2009 AMINEF Fulbright ASEAN Visiting Scholars ProgramGENERAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe American Indonesia Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) is pleased to announce the availability of Fulbright scholarships to study in the United States. The primary focus of the Fulbright Program in Indonesia is to promote mutual understanding between the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America through educational exchange and academic scholarship. Fulbright scholarships are available to Indonesian citizens with the appropriate qualifications as stipulated in the program descriptions listed below.FULBRIGHT ASEAN VISITING SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2008-09The Fulbright Program is pleased to announce a new opportunity for Fulbright Visiting Scholars, The Fulbright ASEAN Visiting Scholars Program. The purpose of this new initiative is to provide opportunities for travel to the United States for scholarly and professional research on issues central to the ASEAN-U.S. relationship. The program is open to university faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, and professional staff of think tanks and other NGOs in ASEAN member nations.PARTICIPATING COUNTRIESFor 2008-09, the inaugural year of the program, applications will be invited from interested individuals in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.ELIGIBILITYUniversity faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, and professionals in think tanks and other NGOs whose work focuses on ASEAN-U.S. issues are eligible to apply. Fields of inquiry may include economics, political economy, foreign policy, international relations, and history, including such relevant sub-specialties as security, trade, and cultural issues directly related to the ASEAN-U.S. relationship. Applicants will be expected to have a significant record of scholarly or professional accomplishment; they must be citizens of their countries; and they must be proficient in English. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who have not had recent and substantial experience in the United States.PROJECTSProposals should be carefully developed projects that will deepen the applicant’s understanding of one or more aspects of the ASEAN-U.S. relationship. While it is expected that the majority of time will be spent in research, grantees are also encouraged to expand and develop their network of professional contacts so that professional relationships established during the grantee’s time in the U.S. can be sustained after the formal grant period has ended. In addition, grantees will be encouraged to seek opportunities to voice the Southeast Asian perspective during their time in the U.S. through guest lectures, seminars, or participation in academic or professional conferences. All applicants are urged to explore possible affiliations with U.S. institutions, including universities, think tanks and research institutes, in advance of submitting their formal applications. Letters of invitation will enable program organizers to make the most suitable affiliations.DURATION OF AWARDAward periods are flexible and should be congruent with the needs of the project. The minimum period for an award is two (2) months, the maximum period six (6) months.AWARD TERMSGrants will provide a monthly stipend for grantees, together with round-trip air travel, and a book and incidental allowance. A small travel allowance for travel within the U.S. will also be available. A small additional sum will be available for one dependent for grant periods of three months or more.HOW TO APPLYCandidate should complete the 2008-2009 Application for the Fulbright Scholar Program which could be requested from AMINEF by mail or in person at the following address:AMINEFGedung Balai Pustaka, 6th FloorJl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4Jakarta 10720Soft copy of the application can also be requested by sending an e-mail to infofulbright@aminef.or.id.APPLICATIONSApplications are to be submitted to the American Indonesian Exchange Program (AMINEF). Applications for this program will be evaluated by a peer review panel in accordance with normal Fulbright standards that are competitive, merit-based, open and transparent. Final selections will be made by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in Washington.APPLICATION DEADLINEOctober 30, 2007. We do not accept e-mail application. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to AMINEF.CONTACT INFORMATIONSpecific questions regarding the application process are accepted via e-mail at the following address: infofulbright@aminef.or.id.
Friday, October 5, 2007
ASEAN scholarship for Myanmar Students
The ASEAN Scholarships for Myanmar is tenable for 4 years leading to theaward of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education 'Advanced'(GCE 'A') Level (or equivalent) certificate.The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from SecondaryThree to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactoryperformance of the scholar. Students from Myanmar are nominated by the Myanmar Ministry of Education forthe scholarships. Candidates who are not short-listed for the scholarships will beconsidered for the Merit Awards.
Students must meet the following criteria to be nominated for the scholarship.
1 Be nationals of The Union of Myanmar
2 Be between 14+ to 16+ years old
3 Completed at least Grade 9 and have done consistently well in school examinations
4 Be proficient in English and have offered English Language as a subject at Grade 9
Any dates given below are tentative and are subject to changes.
1 Application period - June to July
2 Selection test and interview dates - August Candidates short-listed for the selection test/interview will be notified a week before the selection test/interview dates
3 Award of scholarship - early September
4 Arrival of scholars in Singapore - late September1 Please enquire with the Myanmar Ministry of Education with regard to application for the scholarships.The selection tests and interviews will be conducted in Yangon1 Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) per annum with hostel accommodation2 S$400 settling-in allowance (once only)
3 Economy class air passage to Singapore and back to home country upon completion of course
4 Waiver of school fees and donation to the Education Fund
5 Waiver of GCE 'O' and 'A' Level examination fees (once only, if applicable)
6 Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover7 Bridging courses (if applicable, in Singapore before start of course)8 THERE IS NO BOND ATTACHED TO THE SCHOLARSHIP
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