Postgraduate Courses with Relevance to Developing Countries, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Scholarships for Selected Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries 2013/2014
Call for Application: April 2012
(DEADLINE: 31st July 2012)
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) – Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst – supports a range of postgraduate courses at German universities which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from Developing Countries with further specialized studies. The DAAD supports these selected programs with a certain quota of scholarships and with financial assistance for a special tutoring system. At the end of the course (programs run 12 to 36 months, depending on the particular institution) participants can obtain an internationally recognized Master’s or in some courses PhD degree.
Target group:
University teaching staff, researchers and professionals holding an academic degree and with at least two years of experience in the public or private institutions in the following areas:

• Economic Sciences / Business Administration/ Political Economics
• Development Co-operation
• Engineering and Related Sciences
• Mathematics
• Regional Planning
• Agriculture and Forest Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Medicine / Public Health, and Veterinary Medicine
• Social Sciences, Education and Law
• Media Studies

Language of instruction: German or English, depending on the degree course

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

Criteria for applying:

• Age limit: 36 years of age at the time of application (for some courses 32 years)
• Degree: Bachelor or Master
• GPA: min 2,75 for Master candidates (some study programs applied GPA more than 2,75. Please see the detail on the website of each study program) and 3,00 for Doctoral candidates
• Work experience: at least two years after completing Bachelor degree.
• Language skills:
• For postgraduate courses held in English request an international TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based) or IELTS (band 6). Some courses may expect different levels. For detailed information see the website of the relevant course.
• For postgraduate courses held in German: please see the details on the course list. Certain level of German language exam may be required before admission to the course.

Information and DAAD form are available from the:
DAAD Jakarta Office
Summitmas II, Lt. 14
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 61-62
Jakarta 12190
Consultation hours: Monday – Thursday, 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Contact person: Ms. Dwi Nurlianti/Ms. Muji Rahayu
Tel.: (021) 520 0870 / 525 2807
Fax: (021) 525 2822
E-mail: info@daadjkt.org
Internet Information: official website
DAAD form:

• you are suggested to apply online. However you must send the printed form together with other application documents (triplicate) via post to the DAAD Jakarta Office before the deadline. The instruction on how to apply online is available at http://www.daadjkt.org/index.php?online-application-1
• if you encounter problem with internet connection during the online application, you can obtain the DAAD form at official website

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

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

Important Notes (PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING)

1. You may apply only two study programs offered by this scholarship program. Prior to the application you are strongly recommended to visit the website of the study programs of your choice. If you find information about GPA, TOEFL, application deadline, etc. that do not match the DAAD pre-requisites, you must fulfill the pre-requisites from the study program.
2. The selection at the respected universities will be held in September 2012 until February 2013. During those times it is possible for some applicants to be contacted by the university to conduct a telephone interview.
3. We are very strict about the deadline. If you think that you won’t be able to submit your application (the hard copy) to the DAAD Jakarta due to the application deadline (31st July 2012), please submit it directly to the chosen study program. You will find the address at their websites.
4. Result of the scholarship: only those who are granted the scholarship will be notified via E-mail by the DAAD headquarter. You will then obtain the original scholarship documents from the DAAD Jakarta.

Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst
German Academic Exchange Service
Dinas Pertukaran Akademis Jerman
DAAD Jakarta Office Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Kav. 61-62 Summitmas II, Lt. 14 Jakarta 12190 / Indonesia
Contact person: Ms. Dwi Nurlianti / Ms. Muji Rahayu
Telephone (0062-21) 520 08 70, 525 28 07
Fax (0062-21) 525 28 22
E-mail: info@daadjkt.org
For more information, please visit official website

Robin & Nadine Wells Scholarship, St Cross College, University of Oxford, UK

St Cross College is pleased to offer the Robin and Nadine Wells Scholarship for the academic year 2012-13.
This Scholarship, worth £5,000 for one year, is intended to provide financial assistance to an academically meritorious graduate student who has been accepted into both an accredited one year’s Masters programme at the University of Oxford and St. Cross College and are unable to secure funding elsewhere.
Application Criteria
In order to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

• be of outstanding academic ability;
• have submitted a successful application for a one year Master’s course to the University of Oxford;
• have made a successful application to St Cross College (as the first choice college) and a provisional place been offered and accepted;
• demonstrate that they have applied, unsuccessfully, for funding elsewhere (e.g. Clarendon Fund, Beit etc);
• show proof of their ability to meet remaining expenses (i.e. minus £5000) by the application deadline;
• take up their place in October 2012.

Please note
This scholarship is not open to

• students who have already been accepted to St Cross College and the University of Oxford on the basis that they will meet their fees fully from personal resources.
• students who have already been accepted by another Oxford college.

How to apply
Please write to the Admissions & Academic Secretary at the address below, stating your wish to apply along with proof that funding has been denied from other sources. Please note that an application form is not used for this scholarship.
The Admissions & Academic Secretary
St Cross College,
St Giles
Oxford
OX1 3LZ
Tel: +44 (0)1865 278458
Fax: +44 (0)1865 278484
The deadline for applications is Friday 22nd June 2012.
For more information, please visit official website

INSEAD Ian Potter ’93D and Family Endowed Asia Scholarship, Singapore

Ian Potter ’93D has generously created an endowed scholarship fund for Asian nationals who join the MBA Programme on the Asia Campus in Singapore. Preference will be given to candidates from developing countries and Singaporeans. The scholarship is awarded exclusively to candidates in need.
Eligibility:
Candidates admitted to the MBA programme from the above-mentioned regions qualify. Preference will be given to participants from developing countries and candidates who justify financial need.
Essay topic :
Complete Need-based Scholarship application and essay question.
Amount of Award:
Up to €10,000
Application Format:
To be considered for this scholarship, please complete the Need-based Scholarship application.
Scholarship Application Deadline:
11 February each year for the July Class (starts August)
22 August each year for the December class (starts January)
For more information, please visit official website

Business School International Undergraduate Scholarships, University of Hull, UK

Application for a Business School Undergraduate International scholarship
There are scholarships available, each paying £2,800 for a maximum of three years, based on academic excellence
Applicants who

• are considered as international students for tuition fee purposes
• have applied and received confirmation of an offer to study before applying for this scholarship
• are able to commence their studies in September 2012

These scholarships are available to students commencing the first or second year of their degree programme. Continuation of the scholarship requires the average grade for the preceding year of study to be 60% or higher.
The fee for the undergraduate programme is £11,200 and these scholarships will be deducted from your tuition fee at registration. Any student not in receipt of a scholarship will automatically be considered for a bursary of £1000.
Deadlines
Applications must reach us before the deadline of 1 July 2012 for entry in September 2012. Successful applicants will be notified by 16 July and the scholarship will be offset against your tuition fee at registration.
How to apply
Applicants for all of the above scholarships must submit the following

• this completed application form, which must include their UCAS code or admissions application code
• copy of Hull university international application form if not applied through UCAS
• copies of all final grades educational transcripts
• one academic reference
• proof of English language proficiency (where applicable)
• an essay of no more than 500 words on why you wish to study at Hull University Business School on the undergraduate degree programme for which you have applied and – focusing on your academic achievements, any positions of responsibility you have held or any recognition you have received for excellent performance at your previous institution – why you should be considered for a scholarship.

Please note that applications without full documentation will not be considered.
Please enclose all required documents along with this completed application form and send to:
Bella Anand, Admissions Manager
Hull University Business School
Hull, HU6 7RX
Email: b.anand@hull.ac.uk
Fax: +44 (o) 1482 463405
For more information, please visit official website

Draper Undergraduate Scholarship, University of Sussex, UK

The Department of Law is pleased to offer a scholarship for the following programme: Graduate Entry LLB.
This is available to UK, EU and overseas fee paying students and is for £1,000 per year of the programme.
The scholarship is offered as a reduction in tuition fees and will be awarded to the student who possesses the highest academic ability and potential (not made on the basis of financial need).
Type of award: Graduate Entry LLB
Award amount: £1,000 fee reduction per year of the course
Eligibility
Applicants must be applying for the programme stated above and be starting September 2012 (awards cannot be deferred to subsequent years).
Current Sussex undergraduate students are eligible to apply.
Procedure
Applications should be made on the attached law scholarship application form and submitted by email or mail: c.turnbull@sussex.ac.uk
Christine Turnbull
School of Law, Politics and Sociology
Friston Building 121
Falmer
University of Sussex
Brighton BN1 9RH
United Kingdom
Timetable
The deadline for all applications is Friday 22 June 2012.
Further information
Christine Turnbull
School of Law, Politics and Sociology
Friston Building 121
Falmer
University of Sussex
Brighton BN1 9RH
United Kingdom
Email: c.turnbull@sussex.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1273 67 8261
For more information, please visit official website

Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarships (NPGS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a research-intensive university with globally acknowledged strengths in science and engineering. Through its four colleges with 12 schools, and two autonomous entities, the National Institute of Education and S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU provides high quality global education to more than 23,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate students. The student body includes top scholars and international Olympiad medallists from the region and beyond. Hailing from 67 countries, the university’s 3,000 strong teaching and research staff bring dynamic international perspectives and years of solid industry experience.
The Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) is a competitive and prestigious scholarship scheme designed to encourage outstanding graduates or final-year students to take their first step towards a leading research career by studying for a doctoral degree programme (PhD) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), one of Asia’s leading research universities. Funding will be provided for up to 4 years for NPGS awardees.
Number of awards available
Up to 30 NPGS awards will be made available in each Academic Year. Successful candidates will be known as Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholars.
Minimum qualifications
To qualify for a NPGS award, you must have a First Class Honours degree or equivalent at Bachelor’s level and applicants should also demonstrate excellent research abilities. The PhD research will be in any topic agreed between you and your chosen NTU supervisor within the research activities of NTU. At the time of application, if you have not yet completed your undergraduate degree programme, you will need to furnish documentation from your university that you are on track to get a First Class Honours degree or equivalent. Failure to do so will disqualify you from the NPGS award, in which case you may be considered for other NTU PhD research scholarships, subject to meeting the selection criteria.
Qualification
During the first year, you will be expected to take relevant courses and to work towards passing the qualifying examination. In the event that this qualification is not met, there will be no conversion to a Masters degree for the NPGS awardees.
Stipend and allowances
The NPGS award terms are:

1. Monthly stipend of S$3200
2. Full support of tuition fees
3. Conference allowance for two major overseas conferences in the 4-year period
4. One-time IT allowance of S$1500
5. Annual grant of S$500 for journal subscription or book purchase
6. Thesis preparation allowance
7. Priority for subsidised campus accommodation

Teaching
Upon passing the qualifying examination, NPGS awardees will be expected to undertake some undergraduate teaching (up to a limit of 10 hours per week). Awardees will be reimbursed if their teaching hours exceed what is required by the framework of their PhD training. Undergraduate teaching contributions will demand a high level of English language proficiency and you may be required to undertake English language courses as necessary in your first year.
Nationality
There is no restriction as to the nationality of candidates but, all things being equal preference will be given to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents.
How can I apply for NPGS?
You will first need to fill up an online application form and submit it through the University website. You must then send hard copies of supporting documents to:
Graduate Studies Office
Nanyang Technological University
Student Services Centre, Level 3
42 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639815
Supporting documents include:

1. Printout of On-line Application Form
2. Two recent photographs, passport size
3. Photocopy of TOEFL/IELTS Score
4. Photocopy of GRE/GMAT/GATE Scores
5. Official Transcripts (Master’s degree)
• Official translation in English
• Original Language
6. Photocopy of Master’s degree certificate
7. Official Transcripts (Bachelor’s degree)
• Official translation in English
• Original Language
8. Photocopy of Bachelor’s degree certificate
9. 2 academic referees’ reports
10. Research proposal, resume, research publications

Application for AY2013-14 will be open from 1 Sep 2012 to 31 Oct 2012. Applicants who are interested to apply for the August 2013 or January 2014 intake should apply during this period.
For more information, please visit official website

PhD Scholarships in Space Life Sciences, Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Germany

The DLR Institute of Aerospace Medicine in Cologne, Germany, offers in cooperation with several partners an excellent and interdisciplinary training for up to 25 doctoral students from different fields.
Members and partners of SpaceLife in Germany are the universities of Aachen, Berlin, Bonn, Cologne, Erlangen-Nürnberg, Frankfurt, Hohenheim, Kiel, Köln, Magdeburg, Marburg, Regensburg, München, the German Sports University Cologne and the University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg in Rheinbach. Partners abroad are the University Zurich, the Beihang University and King’s College London.
Together with these cooperating institutions we intend to qualify a new generation of internationally competitive young scientists in the field of space life sciences research. They will be prepared for taking over leading positions in research, management and policy, industry, or consulting and education.
Aims:
SpaceLife aims to improve the qualification of the participating doctoral students and provide an optimal research environment towards their doctoral degree. Students will learn to develop integrated concepts to solve health issues in human spaceflight and in related disease patterns on Earth, and to further explore the requirements for life in extreme environments, enabling a better understanding of the ecosystem Earth and the search for life on other planets in unmanned and manned missions.
Funding:
SpaceLife is funded in equal parts by the “President’s Initiative and Networking Fund” (“Impuls- und Vernetzungsfonds des Präsidenten”) of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers and by the DLR (Executive Board Member for Space Research and Technology and Institute of Aerospace Medicine).
PhD degree:
SpaceLife gives the opportunity to carry out a full-time doctoral thesis at the end of which the doctoral students will receive a “German PhD” (Dr. rer. nat., Dr. hum. biol., Dr. oec. troph., Dr. med. vet., Dr. rer. medic., Dr. Sports Sciences).
In general, all doctoral candidates at Institute of Aerospace Medicine can actively participate in the Research School regardless of the type of funding they obtained (basic or third-party). SpaceLife scholarship recipients are required to participate. The graduate program is also open for doctoral candidates from the member and partner universities, provided their fields of specialization fits one or more fields of research addressed in SpaceLife.
Prospective students can choose one out of 19 challenging research projects offered by our faculty members. Although students specialize in a particular research topic (Radiobiology, Gravitational Biology, Astrobiology, Space Physiology), the interdisciplinary context of the program facilitates interactions with other research groups and fosters the ability of cross-frontier thinking. Laboratory work is supplemented by lectures, a students’ workshop, journal clubs, elective courses, soft skills training, exchanges with partner universities or partner organizations, and participation in national or international conferences.
The Research School will support candidates in the development of a strong personal career profile and establish a tight network of young researchers. Integration in internationally renowned research groups will give you a broad experience in research to develop and improve your own skills.
We offer

• a top-level research infrastructure and a supportive environment for doctoral candidates
• a PhD stipend paid according to the rules of the DFG (German Research Foundation)
• a clearly focused education and research plan through regularly meetings of the thesis advisory committee
• efficient supervision by a team of two supervisors and a mentor
• a structured interdisciplinary training program
• intensive courses in transferable skills (“soft skills”)
• stays at labs at the partner institutions or abroad
• Cologne – a lively city with dynamic business activities, successful scientific centers of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene

We expect

• Master’s or other degree with excellent grades comparable to a German University Diploma or Master in biology, human biology, biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, biotechnology, microbiology, physics, chemistry, veterinary medicine, biomechanical engineering, and nutrition or sports sciences. Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
• linguistic proficiency in English: Fluent in spoken and written English
• first laboratory experience / clinical study experience (dependent on research topic)
• strong interest in space life sciences
• a high degree of motivation and dedication for scientific working
• the ability to work creatively in a multidisciplinary team
• knowledge of standard word processing and spreadsheet software

It is advantageous to have…

• experience with databases management and statistical software
• ability using biomedical literature databases
• experience with working in multicultural groups
• basic knowledge in German for daily life in Germany

Application
Please download the Application form and the Referee’s Report form and follow the instructions given in these forms.
After filling in the forms, please send by e-mail to Dr. Christine Hellweg:

• the Application Form (as pdf file with the following file name: “Family name”_”First name”_SpaceLife_Application.pdf) and
• the CV and Certificates (in one pdf file with the following file name: “Family name”_”First name”_CV_certificates.pdf)

Only applications arriving in this form can be processed.
If there is no possibility to sign the e-mailed application, please, send us in addition a FAX of the last page of the application form (p. 9) bearing your signature. Without signature the application is not valid.
In the Referee’s Report – “topic of doctoral thesis”, please indicate your favorite scientific field preference (as listed in the application form).

• If you are already sure which specific topic interests you most (after reading the SpaceLife booklet), you can provide the full title of the thesis.
• If not, just mention the scientific field preference, e.g. radiobiology – radiation protection and space radiation measurements.

Please make sure that your referees use the report form and do not send a letter of recommendation of their own style. The referee’s reports should carry file names composed as described here: “Family name”_”First name”_Referees_Report_”Number”.pdf
For application it is imperative:

• We do not accept any hardcopies/paper copies sent by ordinary post or fax (excluding the copy of the signed main application form).
• Regardless of the outcome of your application we are unable to return any documents you send to us.

When will you be hearing from us?
A decision on your application will be made within six weeks after the deadline by which you have to submit your completed application. During the admission process the key faculty members in the academic field for which you are applying may contact you for a telephone interview.
Financial assistance:
During the doctoral studies, SpaceLife can provide up to 13 candidates with a stipend that is limited to maximum 3 years, enabling the students to exclusively work on their research project. A stipend requires at the beginning of the doctoral thesis that the graduation must not date back longer than 3 years. Servitors must not have completed their 30^th year of age.
The stipend is paid without any taxes and ranges between 1.277,- € and 1.431,- €, depending on the marital status.
SpaceLife offers the program without tuition fees. However, doctoral candidates might have to be enrolled at one of the member universities. Here, each semester you might have to pay an enrollment fee. Please check the websites of the member and partner universities for more information.
Please be aware that living expenses in Germany might be higher than in other countries. It has been estimated that students will require approx. 880,- € per month to cover the costs of living and study.
Estimated costs include:

• Accommodation: 380,- € per month on average (deposit: one to two month rent, returned on expiry of the duration of rent if there is no cause for complain)
• Health insurance: mandatory, but on your own responsibility, ca. 200 €
• Third party liability insurance: 30,- € per year
• Other costs: varies from person to person but is unlikely to be less than 250,- € per month (food, books, stationery, travel, clothes, sport/leisure, etc)

If you have any questions concerning your application, please contact:
Helmholtz Space Life Sciences Research School
Email: Christine Hellweg
phone: + 49 2203 601 3243
For more information, please visit official website

Kellaway Scholarships, University of Sussex, UK

The scholarships support the investigation of competition law enforcement through criminalisation. The successful applicants will study two of the core courses on the LLM Law and choose two options from the array of optional courses. The successful applicants will complete their dissertation on one of the two following topics: Criminalising competition law – the UK experience or The EU legal basis for criminalising competition law (see project descriptions below).
The broad emphasis of both proposals is to investigate competition law enforcement through criminalisation. The UK, and a number of other competition law jurisdictions in the USA, other EU Member States, the Commonwealth and elsewhere, is already using criminal law as part of its enforcement process. There has been extensive controversy as to the desirability and effectiveness of this tool. Since December 2009 and the implementation of the changes to the legal framework of the European Union there has been a revised capacity for EU action that endorses criminal law mechanisms.
The two projects differ in focus: the first concentrates upon the experience of domestic UK law; the second contemplates the scope and repercussions of any EU dimension. There could of course be scope for allowing comparative analysis within either project.
Project 1: ‘Criminalising competition law – the UK experience’
This project will provide a critique of the UK experience in creating and enforcing competition law offences. It should highlight the scope of criminalisation and its relationship to administrative and leniency provisions, as well as adopting an analysis of the enforcement policy of key UK agencies.
Project 2: ‘The EU legal basis for criminalising competition law’
This project will analyse the post-Lisbon legal provisions of the EU, especially Arts 83 and 103 TFEU, as a basis for the criminalisation of competition law enforcement. It should critically address the extent of the legal basis for action, together with the scope of any putative competition ‘offences’.
Type of award
Postgraduate Masters award – LLM only.
Award amount
The awards are worth £10,000 each and contribute to fees, with any balance provided as a grant towards living costs.
Eligibility
Applicants must be applying for LLM Law, one year full time starting September 2012 (awards cannot be deferred to subsequent years). Applicants should posses a first- or upper second-class undergraduate honours degree in law or a relevant subject. International applicants are asked to review their qualifications against the following table: official website
Procedure
Applications should be made on the attached form and submitted to Mrs Christine Turnbull: c.turnbull@sussex.ac.uk.
Timetable
Deadline for all applications to be received Friday 22nd June 2012.
Further information
For further information on the scholarships please contact Mrs Christine Turnbull: c.turnbull@sussex.ac.uk
For more information, please visit official website

The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) for PhD Studies

The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) for PhD studies can be followed at 21 Dutch universities and institutes for international education.

• The PhD must be pursued according to a ‘sandwich’ or ‘picnic’ model, which means that at least a quarter of the PhD research will take place in the candidate’s home country;
• The maximum duration of a PhD fellowship is four years;
• The maximum NFP budget available for a PhD study is € 85,000. This amount is intended as a contribution towards the cost of living and to cover the costs of visas, travel, insurance, tuitionfee, thesis costs and so on, as specified in the NFP Rules and regulations for fellowship holders, which can be downloaded at www.nuffic.nl/nfp. PhD students are allowed to seek alternative sources of funding.
• Eligibility
• A candidate applying for an NFP fellowship for a PhD degree programme must:
• be a mid-career professional with at least three years’ relevant work experience;
• be a national of, and working and living in one of the developing countries on the NFP country list valid at the time of application;
• be nominated by his or her employer, who pledges to continue paying the candidate’s salary and guarantees the candidate will be able to return to an equivalent position after the termination of the fellowship period8;
• be unconditionally admitted to a Dutch institution as a PhD student. This means that the candidate must have met all the academic requirements set by the Dutch university or institution;
• not already have received an NFP PhD fellowship;
• not be employed by:
• a multinational corporation (for instance Shell, Unilever etc.) or
• a large national and/-or commercial organisation or
• a bilateral donor organisation (for instance USAID, DFID, Danida, Sida, FinAid, AusAid, ADC, SwissAid etc.) or
• a multilateral donor organisation, (for instance a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, IADB, etc.) or
• an international NGO (for instance Oxfam, Plan, Care, etc.)
• have completed and submitted an NFP PhD fellowship application with all the required documentation before the NFP fellowship application deadline;
• be employed in an area to which the study will make a relevant contribution;
• - have a clear-cut, functional relationship with a relevant organisation and be in a position to introduce the newly acquired skills and knowledge into that organisation;
• be available full-time to pursue the PhD without interruption, and be physically and mentally able to take part in the entire programme;
• endorse the objective and the aim of the NFP. The aim of the NFP cannot be reached if the fellowship holder does not return to his or her own country. Nuffic would like to urge fellowship holders to return to their home country upon finishing the course or programme to meet the NFP aim in the most effective way.

Fellowship application procedure
As stated above, to be eligible for an NFP fellowship, candidates need to be admitted as a PhD student by one of the Dutch institutions.
Obtaining admission as a PhD student
Candidates first apply for admission directly to the Dutch institution of their choice. Admission requests must always be directed to the Dutch institution. Senior academic staff or a specific PhD committee decides if an candidate will be accepted. Usually, the admission decision is based on the research proposal submitted by the candidate.
The Dutch institution assesses the application and decides whether or not to admit the candidate as a PhD student. Candidates will receive a letter informing them if they have been admitted. Nuffic has no part in the academic admission process. A candidate applying for an NFP fellowship must have been unconditionally admitted to a Dutch institution for the course or programme for which the candidate applies for an NFP fellowship. This means that the candidate must have met all the academic and administrative requirements set by the Dutch institution.
Candidates are strongly advised to apply as early as possible for admission to the Dutch institution because these institutions need enough time to process all the applications for admission in time.
Academic admission deadline
The academic admission process for a PhD study is an individual track. Candidates who wish to be admitted as a PhD student have to check with the Dutch institution if an academic admission deadline applies.
Applying for an NFP fellowship
A candidate can apply for a PhD fellowship only after a research proposal has been agreed between the candidate and the Dutch institution. Candidates can only apply for a fellowship for one PhD study per fellowship application deadline. Being admitted to more than one PhD study with the same fellowship application deadline means that candidates can only apply for a fellowship for one of the PhD studies.
Applications have to be submitted through Scholarships Online (SOL). Through SOL candidates can apply for fellowships online and they can check the status of an application. Other parties such as the Dutch institutions, the embassies and consulates will use SOL to assess NFP fellowship applications.
SOL can be accessed through www.nuffic.nl/nfp. This page contains more instructions about applying online.
What does an NFP PhD fellowship application consist of?

• a completed online NFP fellowship application submitted via SOL9;
• an employer’s statement nominating the candidate for an NFP fellowship;
• a copy of a valid official identity document;
• a Statement of Government Authority (if applicable10);
• a motivation on why you wish to pursue this PhD study;
• a motivation on the relevance for your organisation (how will your organisation benefit from the research you wish to conduct?);
• a motivation on the relevance for your country (how will your country benefit from the research you wish to conduct?);
• a plan of action (how will you put your new skills and knowledge to work when you return to your employing organisation?).

For more information and formats of the requested documents visit official website.
Fellowship application deadline
Two fellowship application deadlines have been introduced for submitting PhD fellowship applications.
Applications for fellowships for PhD studies starting in the academic year 2012-2013 must be submitted before the following fellowship application deadlines: 7 February 2012 & 2 October 2012
The deadlines for paper fellowship applications are always one month before the online application deadline. The paper fellowship application deadlines are: 1 January 2012 and 1 September 2012.
Fellowship applications or additional documents received after the fellowship application deadline are not considered.
What happens after an application is submitted?
The Dutch institution will indicate in Scholarships Online if the candidate has been admitted. Each application will be assessed against the eligibility criteria listed above and, if formulated, against the country-specific priorities.
Selection procedure
Nuffic selects the candidates who will receive PhD fellowships based on the relevance of the proposed research for the candidate’s employing organisation and home country. Nuffic gives priority to applications which:

• propose that the PhD study be co-supervised by an institution in a developing country;
• have a proven link with other activities that are financed by the NFP or other Dutch government-funded activities;
• are submitted by female candidates;
• are submitted by candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa;

Finally, Nuffic awards the grant to the Dutch institution to cover the fellowship holders’ costs, including the tuition fees. The Dutch institutions will make the logistical arrangements and pay the fellowship holder a monthly allowance for the duration of the PhD study. The Dutch institution also administers the fellowships and gives guidance to the fellowship holders.
The selection procedure has a very strict time frame. Between 10 to 16 weeks after the fellowship application deadline candidates have to respond to an availability request. Indicating availability means that if selected the candidate is still available for an NFP fellowship. The candidate needs to respond within 7 days after the request has been sent.
Read next: Complete List of Dutch Institutions Offering PhD Studies

Architecture, Construction & Surveying Merit Scholarships, Robert Gordon University, UK

The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment is pleased to offer a number of merit scholarships to outstanding students who wish to study at the School from September 2012.
Overview
Please read through the following information carefully.

• Number of awards in academic year 2012/13: 3
• Value of awards in academic year 2012/13: one full scholarship between MSc Construction Project Management and Pg Dip / MSc Architectural Studies, and two scholarships of £5,000 across the postgraduate programme
• In the event of a lower number of students attaining the merit criteria, the Scholarship fund will be divided equally among qualifying students.
• Who can apply: You may be an international student or you may be a UK / EU student wishing to study on a full-cost course. There is a list of eligible courses in section 2 below.
• You need to complete an application form and return it to the School. Please see below for further details.

Eligible Courses

• Masters in Construction Project Management MSc
• PgDip/ MSc Architectural Studies

How to Apply

• We must receive your completed application no later than 29 June 2012.
• Please note that in order to be considered for a scholarship, you must already hold an offer of a place to study on an eligible course at the School commencing September 2012; you must therefore ensure that your application for a place is submitted well in advance of 29 June 2012.
• As part of the application process you are required to write a short statement in support of your application, which should address the following points:
  • Why you are applying for the scholarship
  • How you will benefit from the opportunities that being given the award will provide
  • How you would contribute to the University community during your studies here
  • You may refer to activities, achievements and personal qualities which are particularly relevant to your application.
• You should also include:
  • A scanned transcript of your highest academic qualification
  • A scanned copy of your IELTS/TOEFL certificate or other English language qualification
  • A scanned copy of your University offer letter (or email if you have not received your letter)
  • A portfolio of relevant work if applying for PgDip / MSc Architectural Studies
• Applications must be complete. Applications which are incomplete, missing required data or are illegible will be considered invalid. You may only apply for an award once. Multiple applications will not be considered.
  • Scott Sutherland Merit Scholarship Application Form at official website.

Awards Criteria
The School’s award panel will meet in July 2012 to consider all eligible scholarship applications received by the due date.
The School will assess all applications against the following criteria:

• Previous academic record and your suitability for postgraduate study in School, ie:
  • Class of degree / CGPA / final score of first degree
  • Relevance of your first degree to the course you are applying for
  • The standing of the previous academic institution attended
  • Any prizes or awards given to you in your first degree
  • Portfolio (PgDip / MSc Architectural Studies only)
• Relevant industrial or professional experience
• Evidence of workplace experience that is relevant to the course you are applying for
• Personal achievements – evidence of personal achievements in your life to date which indicate your ability to contribute to the wider life of the University community during your studies and the professional community that you will be joining on graduation.
• In the event that 2 applications are scored identically and only one award is available, the panel will award the scholarship to the first application received, using the date of receipt in the University as the relevant date.

Notification and Acceptance

• Decisions will be announced by Friday 27 July 2012.
• Successful applicants will be informed in the first instance by email.
• Applicants will be required to respond by email to accept the offer. A formal scholarship offer letter will then be issued and despatched by post. Failure to accept the offer will lead to the scholarship offer being withdrawn and offered to an alternative applicant.

Appeals Process
All decisions on scholarship applications will be made by the School’s Scholarship Panel. All decisions are final and we cannot enter into correspondence with unsuccessful applicants. There are no grounds for appeal against an unsuccessful application with the following exception:

• Where there is evidence of alleged improper conduct or irregular procedure during the scholarship awards process.

If you wish to appeal on the above ground, you should write in the first instance to the Head of School, outlining your evidence of alleged improper conduct or irregular procedure during the awards process. The Head of School will respond to you within 20 working days.
Terms and Conditions
All scholarships are awarded in the form of a discount on fees paid.
A scholarship will be withdrawn if:

• You fail to accept the offer within the time permitted.
• Your scholarship or University application is found to contain incomplete or inaccurate information.
• You are found to have committed academic misconduct once enrolled at the University.
• You are found to have committed non-academic misconduct once enrolled at the University.
• You fail to pass module assignments or end of module exams at the first attempt once enrolled on your course.
• You defer your offer of a place, suspend your studies, withdraw from the University or are suspended or withdrawn from the University.
• You fail to make payment for fees due to the University within 23 days of the due date.
• In the event that a scholarship is withdrawn, you will need to pay the full fees due for your course.

For more information, please visit official website

Doctoral Student in Accounting, University of Antwerp, Belgium

The Department of Accounting and Finance of the Faculty of Applied Economic Sciences of the University of Antwerp has a full-time vacancy (m/f) for a: Doctoral student in accounting
The research position is funded by a project grant of the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO).
The ideal candidate has a strong academic background in accounting and finance, including good research and statistical skills and an excellent command of the English language. A research master degree would be an added advantage.
The applicant is expected to conduct research in the field of financial disclosure behavior in an international setting. The research will be carried out in close collaboration with Prof. Walter Aerts and Prof. Tom Van Caneghem. The candidate is expected to enroll the university’s Ph.D. program and to obtain a Ph.D. at the end of the project. A short project description can be found below. We offer a four-year position (with periodic evaluation), a net monthly grant of over 1800 euro, and a stimulating working environment in a lively cosmopolitan city.
Short project description
We investigate intra-industry imitation in discretionary financial disclosure and management commentary. Imitation of discretionary reporting content and related reporting choices may be conceived as a rational response to discretion and related ambiguity in order to meet explicit and implicit industry norms. This issue is crucial in the current debate on a principles-based versus rules-based approach in the reporting standard-setting process. We will address the following research questions: (1) What is the extent of intra-industry benchmarking in specific discretionary reporting choices and which imitation mechanisms drive reporting conformity, (2) What is the impact of professional intermediaries (e.g. auditors, consultants) on imitation-driven reporting, (3) Which firm-specific factors (e.g. relative performance) affect the extent of benchmarked reporting, and (4) Whether and to what extent self-serving consequences (e.g. financial analyst behavior, cost of capital) of industry-based imitation in external reporting can be observed.
Applications should be sent by regular mail, and should include [1] a detailed CV including description of background in accounting and research, [2] complete transcripts of bachelor and master degrees including detailed marks, [3] a motivation letter and [4] (if available) results on TOEFL/GMAT/GRE tests.
Address:
Prof. Walter Aerts
University of Antwerp
Faculty of Applied Economic Sciences
Prinsstraat 13
B-2000 Antwerpen
Belgium
The position is open until filled with a final deadline of October 1, 2012.
For more information, please contact Prof. Walter Aerts (University of Antwerp) at walter.aerts@ua.ac.be.
For more information, please visit official website

Global IT Program Korea – Ajou University

Department of Computer Engineering, Graduate School, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
Global IT Program is established by MoKE (Ministry of Knowledge Economy) of Korea. Our department has got received 6 Master’s degree scholarship positions from MoKE this year. The program also offers students fully-paid 6-month internship in the prominent small-and-medium-sized IT companies in Korea within two-year study periods. After the internship and the graduation of the school, students could/should work for the companies at least one year if the companies want to hire them as regular employees
Qualification for Application
For foreigners with foreign parents or those who completed an entire curriculum of 16 years or more in a foreign country equivalent to elementary, junior high and high school as well as a university in Korea, those possessing English proficiency at a certain level will be able to attend lectures of the relevant department.
Master’s program
Those graduated or expect to graduate from a 4-year college (university) in Korea and/or abroad
English requirements
Advanced standing in English Proficiency Test (TOEFL, TOEIC, TEPS, IELTS)

1. English Speaking
• TOEFL PBT 570
• TOEFL CBT 230
• TOEFL IBT 88-89
• TEPS 715
• IELTS 6.5
• TOPIK Level 5
2. Non-English
• TOEFL PBT 550
• TOEFL CBT 213
• TOEFL IBT 79-80
• TEPS 638
• IELTS 6.5
• TOPIK Level 5

Benefits
Financial Support

• 5,000,000 KRW (about 4,234 USD)/ 6 months for two years
• Internship payment: 1,500,000 KRW (about 1,270 USD)/ month (6 months internship within two years)

80% of the tuition fee is waived

• The tuition fee of the Ajou Graduate School in 2011: 5,851,000 KRW (about 4,955 USD)/semester
• You must pay 20% of the tuition fee: 1,170,200 KRW (about 991 USD) / semester

Higher priority of occupying dormitory rooms
Required Documents
Applicants from foreign countries must submit the following documents.
Admission will be granted based on these documents instead of the entrance exam.
All documentations must be in either Korean or English.
(Certificates in any other language must be accompanied by an official notarized translation)

1. Application Form for Admission
2. Official Transcript
3. Original Diploma
4. Self-Introduction
5. Letter of Recommendation from the research advisor of Ajou University to be attended
6. Letter of Recommendation from the academic advisor (or Chief of department or dean of college) of the university graduated
7. Financial Certifications
8. Photocopy of Applicant’s Passport
9. Photocopy of Certificate of Alien Registration (confined to foreign residents in Korea)
10. linguistic (English or Korean) proficiency rating report card

For foreigners with Foreign Parents

• Each parent’s certificate of foreign nationality (certificate of naturalization or passport)
• Photocopy of Certificate of Alien Registration

For overseas Koreans and foreigners who completed an entire curriculum for a period of 16 years or more in foreign countries

• Diplomas from elementary, junior high and high schools and official transcripts of all grades. Not applicable to foreigners with foreign parents

Submission
Applications sent by post and e-mail must be received before the deadline (the end of June, 2012)
Address :
Ms. Kim, Yun-Kyung
College of Information Technology, Office No.507-1, Paldal Hall, Ajou University
San 5 Woncheon-dong Yeongtong-gu Suwon, Korea (443-749)
Email address : pengyou@ajou.ac.kr
If you have any questions, please contact to Ms. Kim, Yun-Kyung (pengyou@ajou.ac.kr) or Professor Taesun, chung(tschung@ajou.ac.kr)
For more information, please visit official website

StuNed Short Courses Scholarships for Indonesian, Netherlands

StuNed, Studeren in Nederland, is a scholarship programme focusing on mid-career professionals, as part of the bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and the Netherlands. The scholarship programme aims to contribute to the development of Indonesia through strengthening the human resources of Indonesian organisations. Individual applicants may apply for master degree or short courses in the Netherlands, whilst institutions may apply through the StuNed Group Application.
The StuNed programme is supporting the Dutch policy for development co-operation with Indonesia and aims to contribute to the achievement of the UN Millennium Development Goals in 2015. The framework for the bilateral relations between the Netherlands government with Indonesia is laid down in the Multi-Annual Policy Framework 2012-2015 which covers 5 prioritized sectors namely water management, food security, economic sector, judicial sector, and human rights. The overall objective is to strengthen bilateral relations institutional capacity in support of the above mentioned sectors goals.
Candidate’s profiles
The target group for the StuNed scholarships programme will be Indonesian mid-career professionals. Priority will be given to candidates from Indonesian partner organisations of the Dutch Embassy:

1. Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Faculty of Industrial Technology, Faculty of Arts and Design, School of Architecture
2. Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), Department of Agri-Business
3. Constitutional Court
4. Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs
5. Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)
6. General Attorney Office
7. House of Representatives (expert staff only Commission I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII and X)
8. Indonesian Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (PPATK)
9. Indonesian Heritage Trust (BPPI)
10. Indonesian National Forces (TNI)
11. Indonesian National Intelligence (BIN)
12. Indonesian National Police (POLRI)
13. Indonesian Palm Oil Commission (IPOC)
14. Indonesian Press Council
15. Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM)
16. Jakarta Art Institute, Faculty of Arts
17. Judicial Commission (KY)
18. Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG)
19. Ministry of Agriculture
20. Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy
21. Ministry of Defense
22. Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
23. Ministry of Environment
24. Ministry of Finance
25. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
26. Ministry of Forestry
27. Ministry of Home Affairs
28. Ministry of Law and Human Rights: Dir General of Legislation, Dir. General of Immigration, Directorate for International Law, Directorate for Human Rights and Directorate for Correctional Services
29. Ministry of Marine and Fishery
30. Ministry of Education and Culture
31. Ministry of Public Works
32. Ministry of Religious Affairs
33. Ministry of Trade
34. Ministry of Transport
35. National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM)
36. National Archive (ANRI)
37. National Coordinating Agency for Surveys and Mapping (BAKOSURTANAL)
38. National Counter Terrorism Agency (BNPT)
39. National Development Planning Board (BAPPENAS)
40. National Resilience Institute of the Republic of Indonesia (LEMHANNAS RI)
41. Partnership for Governance Reform
42. State Audit Board (BPK)
43. State Secretariat
44. Supreme Court (MA)
45. University of Slamet Riyadi, Solo, Faculty of Social and Political Science (FISIP)
46. University of Gadjah Mada (UGM), Faculty of Archeology

The ideal StuNed candidates is strongly committed to develop human resources in Indonesia; to increase the institutional capacity of the Indonesian partner organizations; to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and the Netherlands, and the effectiveness of the existing cooperation projects.
Eligible courses
In general, all international training and degree courses offered by Dutch providers are eligible, as long as the chosen programme is in line with the priority areas as mentioned in the Multi-Annual Policy Framework 2012-2015. An overview of these courses can be found in www.studyfinder.nl
StuNed for Short Courses
Main requirements to apply:

• be an Indonesian national
• have earned a S1 or Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent at a recognized university in Indonesia; be able to provide evidence of the academic achievements (minimum GPA score 2.75)
• relevant work experience for at least two years
• have an academic or professional background that is related to the subject of the course;
• be full time available for the entire period of the study programme or course and be able to participate in and complete all courses
• have a high level of English proficiency, TOEFL IBT 68 or IELTS 5,5
• be admitted to one of the courses or programmes offered by Institutes of Higher Education in the Netherlands for the academic year 2012
• no age limit, but priority will be given to the mid-career professional

Eligible study programmes
All short courses in www.studyfinder.nl with a duration of more than 6 weeks and less then 6 months with a clear relation to the objectives of the StuNed programme.
Deadline: 1 Oct 2012 (for courses starting between 1 Jan – 30 Jun 2013)

• Application Form can be downloaded official website
• CV Form can be downloaded official website

For more information, please visit official website

Mona Hatoum Master Scholarship, University of the Arts London, UK

The Mona Hatoum Scholarship
Application guidelines for September 2012 entry.
A Scholarship has been established through a donation from former Visiting Professor, Honorary Fellow and Byam Shaw Alumna Mona Hatoum. The scholarship is worth £15,000 and will be a contribution towards tuition fees for a student accepted on the Full-time MA Fine Art course at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.
Applications open to International students only who will benefit from postgraduate studies to realise their full potential and who are unable to finance themselves through their studies. The scholarship will be awarded according to financial need and academic merit
To be eligible for the Mona Hatoum Scholarship, applicants must be:

• An International student AND
• Accepted for a full-time Masters Degree in Fine Art at Central Saint Martins College, commencing September 2012. AND
• An undergraduate student expecting to graduate with a first or 2:1 in a Bachelors Degree (with Honors’) from a Higher Education institution, or an HE accredited Further Education institution by 31st July 2012. OR
• A graduate, having already gained a first or 2:1 in a Bachelors Degree from a Higher Education institution, or an HE accredited Further Education institution. OR (for applicants without a bachelor’s degree)
• Able to demonstrate substantial equivalent and applicable experience.

The assessment procedure for applications
Your application will be initially assessed by University of the Arts London Student Funding Service Team based on the financial information supplied in your application and ranked according to financial need. Further evidence may be requested at a later date.
Applications short listed as a result of the above process will then be forwarded onto a selection panel at the college who will make the final decision by ascertaining the academic potential of each application.
The panel’s judgment is final and no correspondence whatsoever will be entered into over the decision that has been made.
Terms of the Mona Hatoum Scholarship
Applicants must enrol on the MA course in the same academic year for which they have applied for funding. If any applicant is unable to do this for any reason, the scholarship will be withdrawn. The award will be divided into two payments of £7,500 to help towards tuition fees for year one & two of studies. The Mona Hatoum Scholarship holder will be expected to attend all timetabled classes and tutorials, excepting periods of absence due to illness. Attendance will be monitored, and any student with an unacceptable attendance record may risk the termination of their Scholarship. Scholarship recipients are expected to attend a small number of College and University events promoting scholarship support to potential donors, and to meet with scholarship supporters at these events, during and wherever convenient after completing their course.
The college will terminate the award if a registration lapse on any grounds, other than temporary suspension of study due to extenuating circumstances, which must be drawn to the attention of the relevant course director at the college through formal procedures and upheld by the college’s Extenuating Circumstances Panel.
Informing applicants of the final decision
All applicants will be informed of the final decision in writing at the end of July 2012. A letter will be sent to the correspondence address on the application form. You must inform us in writing if your address changes, so that we can contact you at the correct address.
Please do not telephone or send us an email to ask the about the outcome of your application as our staff are not authorised to give this information over the telephone or by email.
Applying for Mona Hatoum Scholarship
The application form for the Mona Hatoum Scholarship is at the end of this document. You may also call the Student Funding Service Team on 020 7514 6146 to receive another copy of these guidelines and application by post.
It is anticipated that the number of applications received for this scholarship will far exceed availability, and many applicants will be unsuccessful. It is therefore extremely important that your application form is fully and accurately completed.
In addition to the application form you will need to send the following supplementary material:

• A portfolio of your work minimum 10 pieces (NB: we can only accept CD ROMs and/or DVDs).

Please send your FULLY COMPLETED application by post to:
Scholarships
Student Funding Service Team
University of the Arts London
272 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7EY
All applications must be received by 12pm on Friday 15th June 2012.
Please note we are unable to accept applications by email or fax. Applications that arrive late or are incomplete will not be accepted. No amendments can be made to applications once received.
For more information, please visit official website

Beasiswa Unggulan Teknologi Industri Kreatif (BUTIK) CIMB Niaga

Berangkat dari terbatasnya lapangan pekerjaan yang ada di masyarakat, aspek kewirausahaan bisa menjadi lokomotif perubahan dampak sosial yang berujung pada peningkatan taraf kehidupan ekonomi, melalui 3 pintu sebagai bottom line nya yaitu: financial, sosial dan lingkungan.
Dengan tujuan untuk menciptakan pelaku usaha yang mampu meng-encourage dunia bisnis untuk melahirkan lebih banyak creative social entrepreneurship muda sebagai lokomotif perubahan kearah bisnis dan kemandirian yang kooperatif, PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk (CIMB Niaga) bersama dengan Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Republik Indonesia (Kemdikbud RI) meluncurkan program Beasiswa Unggulan Teknologi Industri Kreatif (BUTIK) CIMB Niaga.
Program BUTIK CIMB Niaga merupakan program beasiswa yang diperuntukkan bagi para mahasiswa yang menjadi pelaku usaha mikro, kecil dan menengah, yang berlandaskan pada kewirausahaan sosial dan lingkungan (eco-social entrepreneurship).
Persyaratan peserta:

• Warga Negara Indonesia.
• Berusia maksimum 25 tahun (saat mengikuti beasiswa).
• Mahasiswa dari Universitas Negeri atau Swasta di seluruh Indonesia mulai semester 5 pada pendidikan jenjang S1 dan/atau mulai semester 3 pada pendidikan Vokasi/Politeknik (DIII).
• Memiliki IPK 4 semester berturut-turut minimal 2,75 (skala 4,00) pada pendidikan jenjang S1 dan/atau memiliki IPK 2 semester berturut-turut minimal 2,75 (skala 4,00) pada pendidikan Vokasi/Politeknik (DIII).
• Memiliki usaha aktif sedikitnya 6 bulan.
• Menyerahkan Laporan Usaha.
• Lolos seleksi yang ditetapkan CIMB Niaga dan Kemdikbud RI.

Kualifikasi:

• Telah melaksanakan insiatif usaha/bisnis yang berorientasi memberikan solusi bagi masalah eco-social.
• Mampu memberikan Rencana Pengembangan Usaha yang efektif, yang sustain dan memberikan peningkatan manfaat bagi masyarakat.
• Mampu memberikan Rencana Stategis Penggunaan produk perbankan CIMB Niaga sebagai pendorong laju pengembangan usahanya.
• Pelaku insiatif usaha telah berjalan minimal 6 bulan (tidak harus berbadan hukum, namun dapat memberikan bukti otentik waktu usaha mulai berjalan).
• Memiliki rekening CIMB Niaga.
• Menyerahkan Laporan Usaha (Kinerja Keuangan dan Pemasaran).
• Lolos proses seleksi yang ditetapkan CIMB Niaga dan Kemdikbud RI.

Penerima BUTIK CIMB Niaga akan mendapatkan biaya pendidikan, biaya hidup dan subsidi modal usaha.
Data yang harus disiapkan adalah:

• Copy KTP
• Copy Transkrip Nilai (legalisir) 4 semester berturut-turut minimal 2,75 (skala 4,00) pada pendidikan jenjang S1 dan/atau memiliki IPK 2 semester berturut-turut minimal 2,75 (skala 4,00) pada pendidikan Vokasi/Politeknik (DIII).
• Copy Kartu Tanda Mahasiswa dan surat keterangan dari Universitas yang menyatakan bahwa Saudara/i masih terdaftar sebagai mahasiswa/i di Universitas tersebut.
• Laporan bisnis dengan content sebagai berikut:
  • Bab I: Profil Bisnis (bentuk essay minimal 500 character) : disertai upload document pendukung company profil (pdf)
  • Bab II: Laporan keuangan yang meliputi:
  • Harga Pokok Penjualan
  • Harga Jual Produk/Jasa
  • Laba Kotor per Unit
  • Laporan Total Penjualan
  • Total Laba Kotor per Bulan
  • Biaya Operasional per Bulan
  • Laba Bersih
  • Bab III: Cara Pemasaran Produk (bentuk essay minimal 500 character)
  • Bab IV: Rencana Stategis Penggunaan produk perbankan CIMB Niaga sebagai pendorong laju pengembangan usaha (bentuk essay bentuk essay minimal 500 character)
  • Bab V: Lampiran-lampiran:
  • Dokumentasi (photo) aktivitas bisnis (upload photo max 3)
  • Copy Rekening Transaksi 3 Bulan Terakhir.
  • Copy Laporan Keuangan 3 Bulan Terakhir (apabila lolos seleksi, maka peserta wajib untuk menunjukkan asli laporan keuangan).
  • Legal dokumen seperti akta notaris, Surat Ijin Usaha, Tanda Daftar Perusahaan (jika ada).

Pendaftaran dibuka mulai tanggal 30 Mei sampai dengan 28 September 2012 dengan melakukan registrasi online pada website ini. Untuk mendapatkan informasi lengkap, silakan mengirimkan email ke cimbniagascholarship@cimbniaga.co.id
Ayo, tunjukkan dirimu sebagai wirausaha muda yang berbakat dan berprestasi…!!!
For more information, please visit official website

LLB Scholarships, Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham, UK

For 2012-2013 entry Birmingham Law School will be offering a number of scholarships to international applicants for the following LLB programmes

• LLB (Bachelor of Laws)
• LLB with Business
• LLB with French
• LLB with German

Birmingham Law School scholarship

• £3,000 per annum
• Deadline for scholarship applications is Friday 29 June 2012

Eligibility: International students with overseas fees status who have applied for one of the above courses and placed Birmingham as firm choice by Friday 29 June 2012. Applicants are required to send a letter of application to Mrs Sharon Jones (Law-LLB@bham.ac.uk) addressing your academic merit and financial need.
Successful applicants will be notified in July 2012. Scholarships are not paid directly to successful applicants but are set off against the University fee invoice for 2012-2013.
Terms & conditions

• To retain the Excellence Scholarship students must gain a minimum of a 2:1 (60%+) in each year of study. Should these grades not be achieved the scholarship will be withdrawn for the remainder of the programme.
• Students on the Law with French or Law with German programme will receive scholarship payments in years 1,2 and 4 assuming all conditions are met.
• Scholarships are available to all privately funded international students categorised as overseas for fees purposes.
• Scholarships are only available for students beginning their programme in September 2012 and cannot be deferred.
• Students in receipt of support from other funding bodies which wholly cover their tuition are not eligible.

For more information, please visit official website

EAS Postgraduate International Scholarship, Aston University, UK

The School of Engineering and Applied Science is pleased to announce our 2012/13 EAS Postgraduate International Scholarship Scheme, available to self-funded international students entering full-time MSc programmes in September 2012. We are awarding 8 scholarships of £5,000 each to help with the cost of tuition fees, applicable to any of the following MSc programmes:

• Data Communication Networks
• Engineering Management
• Industrial Enterprise Management
• IT Project Management
• Mathematics of Complex Systems
• Mechanical Engineering (Modelling)
• Product Design Enterprise
• Product Design Innovation
• Sensors and Sensing Systems
• Software Engineering
• Supply Chain Management
• Telecommunications Technology

These regional-based scholarships are available to students from the following areas:

• Africa
• East Asia
• South Asia
• South East Asia
• Middle East, Gulf States and North Africa
• Russia and Central Asia
• Other non-EU countries

Are you eligible?
The scholarships are merit-based and to be eligible an applicant should have or expect to achieve a UK first class Honours degree or overseas equivalent, hold the required English Language qualification, and be able to demonstrate the potential for outstanding achievement. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee an award, since the process of granting a limited number of awards is affected by the general standard of applications received in any individual year.
To be considered for a scholarship, the applicant must have submitted a postgraduate application form and hold either a Conditional or Unconditional offer for one of the above-listed MSc courses by 5pm on Friday 13 July 2012. However, it is in your interest to apply as soon as possible (see condition 3 below). No late entries will be considered. If you have already submitted an application to study at Aston University you will automatically be considered for a scholarship on the criteria listed above.
Conditions

1. Scholarships are only available for international students who are self-funded. UK and EU applicants and students sponsored by an organisation are not eligible.
2. Applicants must hold either a Conditional or Unconditional offer for one of the listed MSc programmes for the School of Engineering & Applied Science by 5pm on Friday 13 July 2012.
3. The Panel may confirm awards for some outstanding applicants before the final closing date.
4. The School of Engineering & Applied Science Scholarship Panel will make their final decision by 3 August 2012. Successful applicants will be informed shortly afterwards.
5. Decisions of the School of Engineering & Applied Science Scholarship Panel are final.

For more information, please visit official website

University of Twente Scholarship for Master, Netherlands

University Twente Scholarships (UTS) are scholarships for excellent students from non-EEA countries, applying for a graduate programme (MSc) at the University of Twente.
Deadline for application: 15 December 2012
Country of Origin: Non-EU/EEA countries
Level of study: Master
Field of study

• Applied Mathematics
• Applied Physics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Business Administration
• Business Information Technology
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering and Management
• Communication Studies
• Computer Science
• Construction Management and Engineering
• Educational Science and Technology
• Electrical Engineering
• Embedded Systems
• European Studies
• Health Sciences
• Human Media Interaction
• Industrial Design Engineering
• Industrial Engineering and Management
• Environmental and Energy Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Nanotechnology
• Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society
• Public Administration
• Science Education and Communication
• Sustainable Energy Technology
• Systems and Control
• Telematics

Scholarship Value
There are two possible UTS scholarship amounts for one year study programmes and two for two year programmes. The student can only chose and apply for one of these. The amounts stated are given per year of study.
The scholarships from which the student will chose by application are:

1. 22.500 € two year master program
2. 20.000 € one year master program
3. 12.500 € two year master program
4. 10.000 € one year master program

exception on these amounts are made for the two year study programme Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society, a non-technical study, for which the following scholarship amounts to be chosen from: large scholarship = 20.000 € small = 10.000 €
Requirements for application
To qualify for a UTS, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• You have been admitted/provisionally accepted to one of the above mentioned UT graduate programmes before 15 December (round 1) or 15 March (round 2).
• You have graduated with excellent results (overall CGPA) from your (under-)graduate programme.
• You comply with the conditions for obtaining an entry visa for long stay in the Netherlands.
• You comply with the general English language test norm Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT of 90) and an additional 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) on the subscore of speaking skills.
• You are a national from a non-EU/EEA country .
• You are not eligible for a Dutch study grant.
• You have completed a pre-master at the University of Twente (if applicable).
• If you are starting a ‘pre-master’ programme you may already apply for a UTS. However, you must complete your pre-master programme with a CGPA of 7,5 out of 10 to be eligible for a UTS and comply with above mentioned requirements.

Application information
To be considered for a UTS scholarship please send the following information to scholarship@so.utwente.nl: (a) full name, (b) student number, (c) master programme you have been admitted to and (d) admission letter as attachment. You will receive instructions on how to submit a formal UTS application.
Please note that incomplete requests will not be considered
For more information, please visit official website

Merit Scholarships, School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, UK

The School of Pharmacy & Life Sciences is pleased to offer a number of merit scholarships to outstanding students who wish to study at the School starting September 2012 and January 2013. Please read through the following information carefully.
The awards available in academic year 2012/13:

• MSc Overseas Pharmacists’ Assessment Programme (OSPAP) Merit Scholarships for courses commencing September 2012.
  Amount available: £1000 per award
• MSc Instrumental Analytical Sciences Merit Scholarships for courses commencing September 2012.
  Amount available: £1000 per award
• MSc Clinical Pharmacy Practice Merit Scholarships for courses commencing January 2013.
  Amount available: £500 per award

Who can apply: International and UK / EU students wishing to study on the full-cost courses listed above.
You need to complete an application form and return it to the School. Please see below for further details.
Eligible Courses for the Merit Scholarships

• Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme (OSPAP) MSc
  scholarships available to international students from outside the UK/EU*
• Instrumental Analytical Sciences DNA Analysis, Proteomics & Metabolomics MSc
  Instrumental Analytical Sciences Drug Analysis and Toxicology MSc
  Instrumental Analytical Sciences Environmental Analysis MSc
  scholarships available for home students on a full-cost course and international students
• Clinical Pharmacy Practice MSc
  scholarships available for both home and international students

* As UK/EU students already pay a lower fee on these courses, there are no merit based scholarships for UK/EU students on these courses in 2012/13.
We must receive your completed application prior to the closing dates below.

• MSc OSPAP: 16th September 2012
• MSc Instrumental Analytical Sciences: September 2012
• MSc Clinical Pharmacy Practice: 28th February 2013

Please note that in order to be considered for a particular scholarship, you must already hold an offer of a place to study the appropriate eligible course at the School. You must therefore ensure that your application for a place is submitted well in advance.
Please download the Scholarship application form below. You should return it to us by e-mail.

• Merit Scholarship Application Form official website.

As part of the application process you are required to write a short statement in support of your application, which should address the following points:

• Why you are applying for the scholarship,
• How you will benefit from the opportunities that being given the award will provide, and
• How you would contribute to the University community during your studies here.

You may refer to activities, achievements and personal qualities which are particularly relevant to your application.
You should also include:

• A scanned transcript of your highest academic qualification,
• Evidence of English language competence e.g. a scanned copy of your IELTS certificate (where appropriate), and
• A scanned copy of your University offer letter (or email if you have not received your letter).

Applications must be complete. Applications which are incomplete, missing required data or are illegible will be considered invalid. You may only apply for an award once. Multiple applications will not be considered.
The School’s award panel will meet to consider eligible scholarship applications received by the respective due dates.
The School will assess all applications against the following criteria:

• Previous academic record and your suitability for postgraduate study in the School, i.e.
  • Class of degree / CGPA / final score of first degree or previous masters-level study,
  • Relevance of your first degree to the course you are applying for,
  • Any prizes or awards given to you in your first degree.
• Relevant industrial or professional experience,
• Evidence of workplace experience that is relevant to the course you are applying for, and
• Personal achievements which indicate your ability and commitment to: complete the intended course; contribute to the course, school and wider university community during your studies and the professional community when you complete the course.

In the event that two applications are scored identically and only one award is available, the panel will award the scholarship to the first application received, using the date of receipt in the University as the relevant date.
Please note: All scholarship applicant should intend to complete to MSc stage. Any successful scholarship applicant that chooses to exit their course early will be expected to reimburse all or part of their award at the discretion of the School.
Notification and acceptance

• Successful applicants will be informed in the first instance by email
• Applicants will be required to respond by email to accept the offer. A formal scholarship offer letter will then be issued and dispatched by email. Failure to accept the offer will lead to the scholarship offer being withdrawn and offered to an alternative applicant.

Terms and conditions

• All scholarships are awarded in the form of a discount on fees paid.
• A scholarship will be withdrawn if:
  • You fail to accept the offer within the time permitted.
  • Your scholarship or University application is found to contain incomplete or inaccurate information.
  • You are found to have committed academic misconduct once enrolled at the University
  • You are found to have committed non-academic misconduct once enrolled at the University
  • You fail to pass module assignments or end of module exams at the first attempt once enrolled on your course
  • You defer or suspend your studies, withdraw from the University or are suspended or withdrawn from the University
  • You fail to make payment for fees due to the University within 23 days of the due date
  • In the event that a scholarship is withdrawn, you will need to pay the full fees due for your course

Appeals Process
All decisions on scholarship applications will be made by the School’s Scholarship Panel. All decisions are final and we cannot enter into correspondence with unsuccessful applicants. There are no grounds for appeal against an unsuccessful application with the following exception:

• Where there is evidence of alleged improper conduct or irregular procedure during the scholarship awards process.

If you wish to appeal on the above ground, you should write in the first instance to the Head of School, outlining your evidence of alleged improper conduct or irregular procedure during the awards process. The Head of School will respond to you within 20 working days.
For more information, please visit official website