Foreign Funded Scholarship Programs: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP)

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP)

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.

It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.

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

The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region. The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

For complete information, eligibility criteria and application procedure, visit http://www.adb.org/JSP/default.asp

Note: Applicants are required to send their application directly to the University in which they want to apply.

Procedures for Applying

Detailed information is available at http://www.adb.org/JSP/default.asp

Applicants should request information and application forms from the chosen Academic Institution(s). Applicants are encouraged to access various resources, including the institutions' websites and handbooks, and institution information sessions held in-country, to assist them in making an informed decision on the academic institution and course they wish to undertake.

Applicants should indicate to the academic institution that they are applying for admission and that they would like to be considered for the ADB-JSP Scholarship. The completed Institution application form and required documentation, including the ADB-JSP Information Sheet form, should be submitted to the academic institution. Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation. Failure to do so may result in an application not being processed or to an award being terminated if documentation or information provided is later determined to be false. Applicants are required to submit their latest Income Tax Return or Certification of their Annual Salary/Monthly Salary, whichever is available. They should also submit a Certification of Family Income (Parent's Income).

The academic institution will screen and rank the applicants, based on its own selection criteria, keeping in view the eligibility requirements and selection criteria of the ADB. In the evaluation process, the academic institution may contact the candidates for further information. The academic institution will then submit its ranked list of applicants to ADB, including a description of the score/grading system which is the basis for the ranking.

ADB will review the submission from the academic institutions and recommend awardees based on the selection criteria of ADB to the Executive Director of Japan for formal approval.

Upon approval by the Executive Director of Japan, ADB will advise academic institutions on the successful candidates.

The academic institution will inform all applicants of the outcome of the selection process and begin to make arrangements for the awardees take up their scholarships.

The academic institutions will arrange for the signing of the Acceptance of Scholarship Award by awardee wherein the scholars agree that after completion of their study, they will return to their home country.

ADB will send an appropriate congratulatory letter to each scholar.

Download the Information Sheet in Ms Word format.Download the Information Sheet in PDF format.

Applications for scholarships should be sent at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.

Important

• No separate application to ADB is necessary.
• The duly accomplished information sheet together with all copies of academic records should be sent to the institution at least six (6) months before the commencement of the intake that you wish to join.
• Only candidates who have been offered admission and endorsed by the academic institutions will be considered for the scholarships by the ADB.
• The ADB-JSP does not cover: expenses for the scholar's family; extra-curricular courses or training; additional travel during the course of the study program; additional expenses related to supplementary educational materials, field trips, or participation in workshops, seminars, or internships while at the academic institution or purchase of educational equipment such as computers.
• Completion of the information sheet or admission by the academic institution does not mean that you have been accepted for a scholarship; accordingly you should not take any action with respect to your current employment or otherwise, until you have been informed by the institution that you have been awarded a scholarship.

Note: Applicants are required to send their application directly to the University in which they want to apply.

INSEAD Syngenta Endowed Scholarship

INSEAD Syngenta Endowed Scholarship

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2007 were approximately US$ 9.24 billion. Syngenta employs some 21,000 people in 90 countries. Headquarters is located in Basel, Switzerland.

Since Syngenta strongly believes that talented people are the key to successful businesses they embrace INSEAD's mission to train the brightest and best from around the world for the challenge of tomorrow's business world. Syngenta is particularly committed to the dynamic emerging market regions and has therefore chosen to offer this scholarship opportunity to future leaders from emerging countries.

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Postdoctoral positions for nanomaterial research at KIMM, Korea

Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials

Job Title:  Postdoctoral positions for nanomaterial research at KIMM, Korea Job Number:  4007242 Date Posted:  04/15/2010 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description Post-doctoral positions are currently available in the Nanomechanics Division in Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), Daejeon, Korea. The postdoctoral candidate will take part in a project 1) “Separation and transparent conductive film application of carbon nanotube” in the Frontier Program funded by Korea Science and Engineering Foundation or 2) "nanocrystal quantum dot synthesis for LED application" in the Program funded by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy. Our research goals are to elucidate 1) Mass chirality separation of carbon nanotube, and 2) lowering the resistance of transparent conductive film of CNT 3) application of transparent heater by using CNT, or 4) Mass scale synthesis of nanocrystal quantum dots using flow reactor system. More challengeable works for CNT & QD will be partly accompanied. The annual salary starts from 35,000 US$ with tax. If you have more job experience except PhD, more salary can be considered. We are seeking highly motivated and excellent postdoctoral candidates for this program. English language skills are required. All publication list in international journals as first author should be submitted. Applications: Send CV, student records (BS, MS, PhD), statement of career goals and representative published papers as pdfs. Position is immediately available, but starting date is negotiable. All document should be submitted via only e-mail.
Contact:  Chang-Soo Han Dept. Nanomechanics Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials Daejeon,  305343 Korea (South) Phone: +82-42-868-7126 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              +82-42-868-7126      end_of_the_skype_highlighting Email: cshankimm.re.kr Employer's Web Site:  Visit employer's website
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Foreign Funded Scholarship Programs: Applications Open for 2011 Cohort of Kinship Conservation Fellows

Applications Open for 2011 Cohort of Kinship Conservation Fellows

Program to run June 28 – July 29; applications close January 24, 2011.

Chicago, IL, November 1, 2010 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Kinship Foundation has opened applications for its tenth cohort of Kinship Conservation Fellows. Eighteen applicants will be selected as Fellows, awarded a $6,000 stipend and lodging for the month-long program, and gain membership into a global community of inspired leaders.

Kinship Conservation Fellows is an innovative environmental leadership program whose intensive, in-residence instruction in the forces that drive environmental markets transforms the way conservation practitioners work. During their month at Kinship, Fellows look beyond their technical and scientific capacities to discover and understand the economic and business contexts influencing conservation worldwide.
“Kinship Conservation Fellows is for those who are ready to put theory into practice. We take the tools of the marketplace – economics, business planning, finance – to create real-world solutions to a wide range of environmental threats,” states Kinship Conservation Fellows Director Jim Tolisano. To date, 154 individuals representing 40 countries and 6 continents have been selected as Kinship Fellows.
As a key component of the Kinship application process, each applicant must submit a detailed project description. Projects serve as case studies throughout the month, grounding theoretical economic, finance, and business concepts in practical and applied examples. Kinship’s curriculum integrates its case study approach to instruction in market-based tools with customized training in the Adaptive Leadership framework. This methodology guides Fellows to accept and welcome the interlocking complexity of conflict and change, and prepares them to successfully implement ground-breaking techniques upon returning to the field. Kinship’s tailored hands-on and applied approach sets it apart as a program uniquely committed to investing in the specific challenges that Fellows face, which in turn strengthens organizations and the conservation community as a whole.
Kinship’s learning community of dedicated faculty and qualified peers continues to support Fellows beyond their time in the Pacific Northwest. Armed with the insight acquired over the month-long in-residence immersion, Fellows leave with access to a global expertise bank and fresh solutions to shape the future of conservation practice.
The 2011 Kinship Conservation Fellows program will take place on the campus of Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington from June 28th through July 29th, 2011. Mid-career conservation practitioners with at least five years of field experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and a demonstrated desire to innovate are encouraged to apply for consideration as a Kinship Fellow. To learn more and access the online application form, please visit www.KinshipFellows.org. The application deadline is January 24, 2011.

ABOUT KINSHIPIn 2006, Kinship Conservation Fellows became the new name for the groundbreaking program that launched in 2001 as the Kinship Conservation Institute. Kinship’s mission is to develop a community of leaders dedicated to collaborative approaches to environmental issues with an emphasis on market-based principles. For more information about Kinship Conservation Fellows, please contact Sarah Knobloch at (312) 803-6200, Sarah.Knobloch@kinshiptrustco.com, or visit www.KinshipFellows.org.

Increasing Education and training opportunities for Pakistani students in China

Increasing Education and training opportunities

Action Taken Report on the President’s Directive to incease the number of Pakistani Students to China to 10,000.

Establishment of Coordination Cell in HEC:

• A Special Cell has been established in the Higher Education Commission for coordination and guidance of candidates intended for getting education and training in China. Moreover, to upload on HEC website, following information are being collected from CSC:

i)                 Institutions and their world wide recognition,

ii)               Medium of instructions in the institutions,

iii)             Vocational / Technical programs and its duration,

iv)              Fee of the programs and scholarships available for the programs.

The NAVTEC has identified priority areas and prospective candidates:

• The NAVTEC, being key stakeholder of the program has identified priority areas, availability of prospective candidates and after training their possible placement in the industry. The NAVTEC is also working on sending of prospective candidates to China in a phase-wise manner to China, particularly in the fields of ICT, Construction, Livestock & Dairy Development, Hospitality & tourism, Food Processing and Recycling training in waste provided funds are made available.

NUML to accommodate prospective candidates in Chinese Language Program:

• The National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad has been given a task of conducting Chinese language training for prospective candidates so that they might be fluent in language before they ground to China.

Offer of Undergraduate, Master's and PhD scholarships by the Government of Brunei Darussalam for the Session 2011-12 Part 2

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Offer of Undergraduate, Master's and PhD scholarships by the Government of Brunei Darussalam for the Session 2011-12 

Other Related Information

Universities in Which Programs are Offered: Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) and Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB) The list of programs offered by each university can be downloaded from Brunei Darussalam Scholarship Scheme's website, mentioned above. The Scholarship covers  Tuition Fees Air-tickets by economy class for which the scholar will only be provided on the following occasions: From the scholar’s home country to  Brunei Darussalam at the commencement of the program From Brunei Darussalam to the scholar’s home country after the completion of the program Free medical and dental treatment at any Government hospital subject to conditions stipulated by the Ministry of Health.. However there will be administrative charges for every consultation (currently at B$ 3.00), admission to class A1, A2 and A3 wards and charges for certain dental treatment as stated in the schedule 1 Dental Treatment issued by the Ministry of Health. Other allowances payable will include: Monthly personal allowance of BND$ 500.00 Annual Book Allowance of BND$  600.00 Baggage Allowance maximum of BND$  250.00 to ASEAN and BND$ 500 to non ASEAN region  The scholars is required to sign an agreement with the Brunei Darussalam Government to complete the course of study, failing which he/she will be liable to refund to the Brunei Darussalam Government all expenditures that have been extended on him/her.

Terms & Conditions

The scholarship may not be held concurrently with any other award without the prior approval of the Government of Brunei Darussalam and the awarding body;  The scholar may not undertake paid employment during the award or serve in the staff of their country’s representative in Brunei Darussalam;  The Government of Brunei Darussalam will not be responsible for securing employment for the scholar after graduation;   An applicant may be required to appear for an interview at such place(s) as  may be determined by the institutions offering the programmes, and to sit a written examination to asses his / her proficiency in the English Language / Malay language / Arabic Language (where applicable);  To abide with the rules and regulations of each individual institution;  Successful applicants are required to undergo medical examination in Brunei Darussalam;  The Government of Brunei Darussalam reserves the right to terminate the scholarship as recommended by the institutions as they found it deemed to be justifiable; Upon completion of the course, graduates are required to return to their home country with immediate effect;  Successful applicants are recommended / advised to acquire travel and health insurance cover (24 hours cover) at their own expense for the whole duration of their stay here in Brunei Darussalam;  Successful applicants should get a security clearance from their National Security Agency / Police (clear from civil and criminal record);  Successful applicants are responsible to deposit an amount of money as determined and required by the immigration Department of Brunei Darussalam before a student pass can be issued upon reporting for enrolment at the offering institution.  Health  Successful applicants are required to submit a Certificate of Medical Fitness from a registered medical practitioner to the Scholarships Section at the address given in paragraph 9. An award will only be confirmed / granted upon producing certificate of medical fitness. All charges for medical expenses to be borne by the applicant concerned.

Offer of Undergraduate, Master's and PhD scholarships by the Government of Brunei Darussalam for the Session 2011-12

Introduction

The Government of Brunei Darussalam is offering annual scholarships under a special scholarship award scheme, commencing in 2011-12 academic session. Under this program following courses are being offered in various universities of Brunei Drassalam:  Bachelor Degree (Honors) Master Degree PhD Degree  HND (Higher National Diploma)

Objectives

The aim of the scholarship award is to provide students, with the opportunity to stay at Universiti Brunei Darussalam [UBD], Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali [UNISSA] and Institute of Teknologi Brunei [ITB].

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must be citizens of ASEAN, OIC, Commonwealth member countries. Must be between the age of 18-25 at the commencement of the academic session  / classes, for which they are applying for admission. However, under exceptional case, the age limit requirement may be waived for candidates who are applying for Master & PhD programs. The applicant must have completed HSSC / Intermediate for application in Undergraduate Program. The applicant must have completed 16 years Bachelors / or equivalent Degree for application in Master's Program and PhD Program. The applicant must full fill all the field of the Brunei Application Form and no column or field should be left unfilled. Certificates / Transcript/Degrees to be attached must be attested by the attesting authorities such as IBCC and HEC. The applicant must provide Police Clearance Certificate with his application.

How to Apply

Documents Required: Following points are mentioned, for the purpose to serve as a Glance for the applicants, regarding documents to be attached. For Complete and detailed information applicants are reqruied to visit the link http://www.mofat.gov.bn/scholarship/ and properly go through the requirements of Degree Program and University requirements: Three recent passport size photographs. Three IBCC and HEC attested / certified copies of academic qualification. Three copies of Applicants Statement of Purpose (Item 6 on Brunei Application form). Three certified copies of Birth Certificate and passport. Three copies of Security Vetting / Police Clearance Certificate. Certified English Translations of supporting documents (i.e. certificates, testimonials, transcripts) must be submitted for documents that are not in English. Reference forms must be fulfilled completely, available in Brunei Application Form. Must fulfil Minimum Entry Requirements of each University and Program in which you are interested to apply. Language proficiency proof such as IELTS, TOEFL, as per program in which you want to apply. Programs are offered in English, Malay and Arabic Language (See Minimum Entry Requirement of the Program in the specific University) Applications which are not containing any of the documents mentioned above or mentioned on Brunei Darussalam's Scholarship scheme website will not be entertained. Those applicants, who do not have any of the documents, should NOT apply in this scholarship scheme. These documents are required by Brunei Darussalam authorities, therefore make sure that any of the documents mentioned above or mentioned at Brunei Darussalam's Scholarship scheme website (http://www.mofat.gov.bn/scholarship/ ) is not missing. Sending Application Package Applicants are required to send Three sets of Brunei Application Form, which can be downloaded from (http://www.mofat.gov.bn/scholarship/ )  Only One Set of HEC Application Form, which can be downloaded from the section Related Documents (at right side). Fill the Application forms very neatly, using the capital letters in Black or Blue ink only, if possible with the help of Computer. Applications should be sent in Spiral Binding only. The Applications which are not in Spiral Binding will not be accepted. Each Application set should be separate. All three application sets should not be binded / attacehd together. All payments are to be made to HEC through HBL online facility. This facility is available in all branches of Habib Bank Ltd. A separate bank Account No. 17427900133401 is being maintained for the purpose. A proforma for depositing funds is available at www.hec.gov.pk/payment Attach portion of payment receipt (in Original), of HBL online payment facility of amount Rs. 300/- non-refundable, made in favor of HEC, Islamabad. Kindly note that HEC is the authorized agency who would send nomination from Pakistan, hence you should not send application directly to Brunei. Last Date for receipt of application in HEC is on or before 05 December, 2010. Late received applications will NOT be entertained. Send completely filled application form, with no documents missing, to the address given below: Asif Kaleem Malik, Project Manager (FFSP / BRUNEI) HRD Division, Higher Education Commission H-9, Islamabad  Note: HEC is only facilitating in the processing of the said scholarship and has no financial liability in this regard. To be continue in next topic with title: Offer of Undergraduate, Master's and PhD scholarships by the Government of Brunei Darussalam for the Session 2011-12 Part2