Marshall Scholarship

Candidates are evaluated on academic achievement, leadership potential, social commitment, and communication skills. In appointing scholars, the selectors will look for distinction of intellect and character as evidenced both by their scholastic attainments and by their other activities and achievements. Preference will be given to candidates who display a potential to make a significant contribution to their own society. Selectors will also look for strong motivation and seriousness of purpose, including the presentation of a specific and realistic academic program.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a 2009 Marshall Scholarship, candidates must:

• be citizens of the United States of America (at the time they apply for a scholarship);
• (by the time they take up their scholarship ie September 2009) hold their first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States;
• have obtained a grade point average of not less than 3.7 (or A-) on their undergraduate degree. (Exceptions will be considered only on the specific recommendation of the sponsoring college.
• have graduated from their first undergraduate college or university after April 2006.
• not have studied for, or hold a degree or degree-equivalent qualification from a British University.

How to Apply

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Beasiswa Jababeka

BEASISWA JABABEKA

Apabila putra-putri anda pandai dan memerlukan bantuan pembiayaan, dapatkan beasiswa dari Kawasan Industri di Kota Jababeka yang dihuni 1350 perusahaan multinational dari 27 negara.

Tentang Jababeka

Kota Jababeka terletak di sebelah timur Jakarta, tepatnya di daerah Cikarang Kabupaten Bekasi. Di kota Jababeka terdapat 1235 perusahaan seperti Samsung, United Tractor, Nissin, dll dengan investor dari berbagai negara anatara lain USA, Inggris, Perancis, Jerman, Australia, Jepang, China, Korea, Singapura, Taiwan, dan Malaysia. Di kota ini juga terdapat 16 lembaga pendidikan (universitas, sekolah, akademi) dan 24 lokasi pusat perbelanjaan.

Beasiswa Jababeka

President University didirikan di Kota Jababeka untuk memenuhi kebutuhan tenaga kerja yang terampil yang harus mampu berbahasa Inggris dan bahasa asing lainnya untuk menghadapi persaingan global. Suasana international tercipta dengan adanya 30% mahasiswa yang berasal dari luar negeri demikian juga para dosennya.
Tersedia 12 jurusan yang terdiri dari:
Fakultas Ekonomi, Fakultas Teknik, Fakultas Komputer dan Fakultas Komunikasi.
Para mahasiswa diharuskan tinggal diasrama dan magang selama 2 semester di Jababeka maupun Jakarta. Hal tersebut untuk memastikan bahwa setelah lulus mereka akan mendapat pekerjaan yang baik yang sesuai dengan bidangnya.
Informasi lebih lanjut dapat menghubungi alamat berikut:

Komite Beasiswa Jababeka
Menara Batavia Lt. 25
Jl. KH Mas Mansyur Kav. 126, Jakarta 10220
Tel: 021- 572 7337
Fax: 021-572 7338
E-Mail: beasiswa@jababeka.com

Website: www.jababeka.com

Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer PhD, Belgium

Company: FMTC, Belgium.
Department: High-Productivity Machines Department
Reporting to/hierarchy: Team Leader High-Productivity Machines Department

Function details: This person will work in the High-Productivity Machines department and will analyze electrical drive motor combinations for varying load profiles of customer machines to optimize the energy efficiency. He/she will define and develop methodologies and (software) tools to offer to the FMTC member companies to help them define optimal drive motor configurations for different machines and applications.

He/she will help organize and liaise the different aspects of the projects both externally and internally and will work in close collaboration with experts from FMTC’s industrial partners and have regular contacts with mechatronics experts from knowledge centres in Belgium and abroad.

Expectations for this role include:

• Be able to work in a timely and structured way
• Be able to handle multiple projects at a time
• Be able to work both independently and in a team
• Become a specialist as a researcher in the domain of mechatronics in an industrial environment
• Share ideas and knowledge with colleagues and customers

Education and qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent by experience in Power Electronics and Control or Electro-Mechanical Engineering with a broad technical background
• In depth knowledge of electrical drive systems and their controls
• Broad interest and broadly skilled in the domain of electro-mechanics and mechatronics
• Ideally you have already worked on similar projects. Publications on previous research results are a plus
• Familiar with MS Office programs

Personality and mentality:

• Very sociable person with very good communication skills (internal and external contacts)
• Able to translate research results towards industry
• Born pioneer
• Willing to share knowledge
• Proactive, creative and innovative person with vision
• Passionate about electro-mechanics and mechatronics
• Analytical mind and able to synthesize
• Respectful and trustworthy
• Dynamic and enthusiast
• Hands-on

Languages:

• Fluent in English (oral and in writing)
• Willingness to learn the Dutch language

Mobility/travel:

Approximately 5% of the time will be spent in traveling mainly in Flanders, Belgium

Job specificities:

• New function
• Permanent and full-time employment
• Location: Heverlee (Leuven), Belgium
• Starting date: September – October 2008 (or ASAP)

Offer:

• Good financial conditions in line with your responsibilities
• Extra-legal benefits
• Challenging and varied job with a lot of industrial interactions in an informal atmosphere

Available education/training:

Possibilities for further education and on the job training.

Career opportunities:

Possibility to grow towards a top scientist in an industrial environment

To apply :

You match the requested criteria for min. 80%?
Then send your application to vitaly.pryadka@gmail.com

Website: http://www.headhunter.e-biznes.org

International Student Scholarships in Arts And Social Sciences

Bourses Master / PhD Hull (UK)
Bourses Master / PhD Hull (UK) - deadline for applications : 1 September 2008
University of Hull

International Student Scholarships in Arts And Social Sciences , Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Entry 2008/09

A number of £1,000 Scholarships are available to international students making applications for full-time postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. For details of the Scheme, and further information and guidance, please visit www.hull.ac.uk/fass

This Faculty is made up of a variety of departments - teaching a diversity of programmes. They include : Drama and Music, English, History, Humanities (American Studies, Film Studies, Media, Culture and Society), Philosophy, Theology, The Law School, Modern Languages, Politics & International Studies, Scarborough School of Arts, Social Sciences, and the Wilberforce Institute for the study of Slavery and Emancipation.

Further details can be obtained via the relevant department. Application forms can be downloaded from : http://www.hull.ac.uk/fass/downloads/science_scholariships.pdf#03

The deadline for applications is 1 September 2008 .
Contact :
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
University of Hull
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX

Tel: +44 (0)1482 465860
Fax: +44 (0)1482 465991
Email: P.G.Escreet@hull.ac.uk

Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Programme for Postgraduate Student at University of Auckland

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Programme (JSP) was established in April 1988 with funding from the Government of Japan. It is intended to provide an opportunity to fully qualified citizens of ADB developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related areas to attend academic institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the region.

University of Auckland is one of institutions participating in this ADB-JSP scholarship program.

Below are programs offered:

• Master in International Business
• Master of Commerce (International Business)
• Master of Arts (Development Studies)
• Master of Science (Environmental Science)
• Master/Doctorate in Engineering
• Master of Public Health

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SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION
The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

• full tuition fees
• a monthly subsistence and housing allowance
• an allowance for books and instructional materials
• medical insurance
• travel expenses
  

The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute. The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).
2. Gained admission to an approved post graduate course in any of the participating academic institutions. (University of Auckland )
3. A bachelor`s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
4. At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience
5. Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
6. Not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
7. In good health.
8. Should agree to return to his/her home county after completion of studies under the Program.
9. Staff of participating academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.
10. Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
11. Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of the other international organizations are not eligible for the Scholarship.
12. Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for the Scholarship.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

MORE INFORMATION
ADB-JSP Coordinators

Ms. Rita Fatialofa-Patolo
International Scholarships Coordinator
NZ Australia Pacific Region
International Office
E-mail: int-questions@auckland.ac.nz

University of Auckland
International Office,
University of Auckland
7 Symonds Street,
Auckland, New Zealand
Private Bag 92019 Auckland, New Zealand
(Attn: International Admissions/Scholarships)

Or you can also visit ADB- Japan Scholarship Program`s website at www.adb.org/jsp for more detail information about this program

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS WILL AWARD UP TO 5 SCHOLARSHIPS TO EXCELLENT STUDENTS FROM INDONESIA FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NICOSIA MBA PROGRA

The University of Nicosia is the largest private university in Cyprus with an established reputation for quality education and has recently received the “Committed to Excellence” award from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM).

The MBA programme is one of the best offered in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean region and is locally accredited by CEEA, the Cyprus Ministry of Education and KYSATS. The Business School is a member of AACSB – International Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

The University of Nicosia MBA Specializations in:

• Management
• Marketing
• Finance
• MIS (Management Information Systems)

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Students whose first degree is not business related may be required to take up to 3 Foundation Courses.

The Scholarship will be valid for one year and will include:
1) €10,252 tuition fees
2) One return ticket (up to €770)
3) €683 monthly allowance
4) €68 arrival allowance
5) €51 departure allowance
6) €185 for purchase of medical insurance
7) €34 cost of issuing a student permit
8) €46 cost for medical tests required for the student permit
9) €427 Text book allowance

Procedure for applying for the MBA Scholarship
1. The Applicant must prepare the following set of documents:
1) Completed University of Nicosia MBA application form
2) Officially attested Bachelor Degree mark sheets
3) Officially attested copy of Bachelors Degree
4) Officially attested Master Degree mark sheet
5) Officially attested copy of Masters Degree
6) 2 recommendation letters
7) Proof of English proficiency
8) Curriculum Vitae
9) Officially attested copy of passport (valid for at least two years)
10) 4 photographs
11) Officially attested copy of good conduct report from the police
12) Copy of blood test results for Syphilis, HIV and Hepatitis B
13) Copy of chest X-Ray report
14) Endorsement Form* that is officially signed and stamped

* The Endorsement Form must be filled in by an officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or other Government Authority that is approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
(Please note that the documents which need to be officially attested should be taken to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for certification.)

2. The above documents together with the signed Endorsement Form must be submitted to the:

Honorary Consul of the Republic of Cyprus- Jakarta
Mr. Hardjuni SH
Menara Sudirman 7th Floor B
JI. Menara Sudirman Kav. 60
Jakarta 12190

Tel.: 006221 5226837-39, 0062 816739877 (mob.)
Fax.: 006221 5226829, 006221 5227753
Email: hdh@cbn.net.id

Monash Graduate Scholarship - MGS

The Monash Graduate Scholarship is available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and international students. Award holders receive an annual stipend paid fortnightly and may also be eligible for allowances, such as an establishment allowance, a relocation allowance and thesis allowance. Approximately 100 awards are offered annually.

To be eligible for an MGS, applicants must:

• hold a bachelors degree with first class honours, or a qualification deemed equivalent, from an Australian or overseas tertiary institution
• be undertaking a research masters, PhD or professional doctorate, and
• intend to be enrolled as a full-time student upon commencement of the award or, in exceptional circumstances, be granted approval for a part-time award.

Applicants are ineligible for an MGS if they:

• have already completed a research masters degree or equivalent, unless:
  • intending to undertake a PhD or research professional doctorate, or
  • there is a significant change in research direction.
• hold a PhD or professional doctorate or equivalent, unless there is a significant change in research direction
• have previously held an MGS for more than six months, unless in the case of a PhD or professional doctorate candidate the prior award was for a research masters degree
• are currently receiving another equivalent award, scholarship or salary to undertake the research higher degree, providing a benefit greater than 75% of the MGS stipend rate, or
• are enrolled or are intending to enrol as a research candidate under Monash's external mode regulations.

Related Information

• Scholarship application procedures
• Scholarship stipend and allowance rates
• Scholarship conditions of award