Monday, October 31, 2011

Master Grants for International Students, University of Bern, Switzerland

The Universität Bern offers six Master Grants for the academic year 2012/13 for excellentinternational students. The grant consists of 1’600 CHF per month for the duration of the Master’s programme (standard period of study). Application files will be examined by a selection committee. Criteria for selection are academic excellence and the candidate’s potential and motivation.

For further information about the Master’s programmes offered at our university, please contact the concerned Department directly. All Master’s programmes of the University of Bern are offered except “Biomedical Sciences”.

Preconditions:

  • Applicants must have graduated at the latest by the end of July 2012 with at least a Bachelor’sdegree in the wished field of study
  • This Bachelor’s or Master’s degree must be from a non-Swiss university
  • The applicants permanent place of residence up to now must have been outside of Switzerland

The applicant’s file must include the following in duplicate:

  • Application form
  • Curriculum vitae (max. 5’000 characters without blanks)
  • Letter of motivation with objectives
  • 2 letters of recommendation from professors of your current home university (with institutional letter paper and signature)
  • Evidence of sufficient language proficiency in German or English according to the language of instruction of the intended Master’s programme
  • certified copies of the Bachelor’s Diploma and transcript of the grades obtained during the Bachelor’s studies
    or recent confirmation (not older than 3 months) by the home university that the Bachelor’s degree (in the same study field as the intended Master’s programme) will be completed by the end of July 2012 (with a list of grades obtained up to now)
  • Copy of record of school-leaving examination (i.e. university entrance qualification)
  • 2 passport photos
  • Copy of passport
  • For the Master’s programme “Biomedical Engineering”: GRE General Test

The application must be written in the language of the corresponding Master’s programme.

Closing date:
The complete application package must be submitted in duplicate (1 original, 1 copy) by postal mail. It has to be arrived not later than December 1st, 2011 at the:

Universität Bern
International Office
Hochschulstrasse 4
3012 Bern
Switzerland

NB:

  • Incomplete application files and E-mail applications will not be considered!
  • Fulfilling the above pre-conditions does not create an entitlement to a grant.
  • With only six grants to offer the University will have to refuse also qualified applications. The University will not be able to explain refusals.
  • The submitted documents will not be returned.
  • This application will not be considered as an application to a Master’s programme as a regular student.

For more information, please visit official website: www.int.unibe.ch

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Japanese Urological Association (JUA) International Foundation Scholarship for Young Asian Urologists

2012 Japanese Urological Association (JUA) International Foundation Scholarship for Young Asian Urologists

The Japanese Urological Association International Foundation provides young urologists in Asian countries with support to observe surgeries/procedures, as well as attend clinics and staff activities in Japan for 2 to 3 months. This program supports both urological and endourological training. Scholars with no previous or current training in Japanese institutions are eligible. As part of the program, the JUA provides complimentary membership for the scholars to attend meetings organized by the JUA, and also issues certification to scholars on completion of the program.

Eligibility

  • Less than 40 years of age.
  • M.D. degree together with more than 3 years of clinical experiences in home country.
  • Completion of the application process, including a letter of recommendation from the department chair and the president of the relevant national urological society of the scholar.
  • Purchase of medical insurance for the stay in Japan.

Number of scholars: 7 per year

Amount of Scholarship: JPY 700,000 in total for each scholar paid by installment, including up to JPY 250,000 for travel.

Requested Forms
All forms must be sent via e-mail to the JUA International Office using the attached forms:

  1. Application Form.
  2. Signed letter of recommendation from the department chair and the president of each urological society.
  3. Curriculum Vitae.

Other requirements

  • Applications must be submitted by the 25th December of each year. You will receive an acknowledgement within a week. If not, please do contact us by Email.
  • The JUA will determine a host institution based on each scholar’s area(s) of expertise. Applicants can suggest names of institutions where he or she would like to receive training.
  • The time and length of each scholar’s stay up to 3 months from April to December can be arranged by the scholar together with the chair of the hosting institution, but possible extension of the program is not supported by the JUA.
  • Scholars who currently or previously trained in Japan are ineligible.
  • Report must be submitted to JUA before returning home.
  • Copies of passport, receipt for international flights and receipt or description for carfare from Narita International Airport to the host institution must be submitted to the JUA at the time of their visit. The medical insurance card will be provided by the JUA.

International Office of Japanese Urological Association
Address: Saito Bldg., 5F, 2-17-15 Yushima Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0034 Japan
Phone: +81-3-3814-7921 / Fax: +81-3-3814-4117 / E-mail: jpurol@nifty.com

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Fujitsu Scholarship, East-West Knowledge Leaders Program, Hawaii USA

The Fujitsu Scholarship supports your development as a global leader by funding your participation in the East-West Knowledge Leaders Program.

Hone your leadership vision with this specialized program, delivered by JAIMS, in the wonderful setting of Honolulu, Hawaii. The diverse student body and rigorous curriculum will stretch you to be your best, and prepare you to lead your organization to success in the 21st Century.

Fujitsu Limited established the Fujitsu Scholarship Program in 1985 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its founding. The aim was to provide the opportunity for people from the Asia-Pacific region to contribute to the region through studying different values, cultures, and global business. This has been a Fujitsu’s key initiative for deepening the relationships between the countries and citizens of the Asia-Pacific region. This scholarship has since enabled 420 professionals from 18 countries to study cross-cultural management at JAIMS, the Japan-America Institute of Management Science, in Hawaii, U.S.A.

The Fujitsu Scholarship provides full financial assistance for postgraduate education and cross-cultural management training in the East-West Knowledge Leaders Program (EWKLP) at JAIMS. The EWKLP has a three-month curriculum, which synthesizes the best practices of both the East and West. The participants will sharpen their global management knowledge and skills, and build the confidence necessary for success in global business situations. Selected Fujitsu Scholar will attend the EWKLP beginning in April 2012, followed by a week-long Japan Portion.

Qualifications
To apply for the Fujitsu Scholarship, you must meet the qualifications for both Fujitsu Scholarship and EWKLP as follows.

1. Education
A bachelor’s degree or a degree equivalent to a four-year standard baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a regionally or nationally accredited institution

2. G.P.A.
Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

3. Experience
A minimum of three years of relevant full-time work experience (five years preferred) at the time of application

4. Language
A minimum TOEFL score of 577/233/90 (paper/computer/Internet), TOEIC score of 750, or IELTS overall band test result of 6.5 or higher from tests taken between December 2009 and November 2011.

The following applicants are exempt from submitting an English proficiency test score:

  • Applicants whose native language is English and who are from either the United States, Australia,United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, or Singapore.
  • Applicants who hold a bachelor’s or advanced degree within the last five years from an accredited or recognized college or university in the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, or Singapore.

5. Country
Applicants must be a resident of the state of Hawaii, U.S.A., or a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam.

  • Applicants who are residents of the State of Hawaii will be requested to prove Hawaii residency.

Scholarship benefits and conditions
Benefits
The Fujitsu Scholarship benefits include tuition and fees for the EWKLP program. Other benefits, which vary in amount each year, are also included.

  • Tuition and Fees for the EWKLP
  • Stipend Toward Living Expenses *
    *Applicants from the following countries/areas are not eligible to receive the monthly stipend: Australia, Hawaii, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.
  • Airfare:
    Fujitsu Ltd. will provide a round-trip air ticket to cover transportation from the participant’s home country to Honolulu, and back. The selection of the air carrier and travel agent, including itinerary, is at the discretion of Fujitsu Ltd. In the event the participant wishes to change and/or expand the route and/or the period of stay, Fujitsu Ltd. reserves the right to withhold the original ticket.
  • Health Insurance:
    Fujitsu Ltd. will provide medical insurance that covers a portion of the participant’s medical expenses during the program period. The participant pays all medical expenses not covered by the medical insurance. The selection of the medical insurance plan is at the discretion of Fujitsu Ltd.
  • Housing Arrangements:
    JAIMS will assist in locating appropriate housing in Honolulu for all participants. Fujitsu Ltd. will provide and pay for participant accommodations in Japan.
  • Visa Arrangements:
    When applicable, participants will be assisted in obtaining the F-1 Student visa to enter the U.S. EWKLP participants will be assisted with the appropriate visa to enter Japan, if necessary. The expense of obtaining the visa is the financial responsibility of the participant.

Conditions
The Fujitsu Scholarship is offered with the expectation that the following conditions will be met by the recipients.

Scholarship Report
Upon EWKLP completion, all participants must submit a formal report that describes their learning experiences during the program.

Absence During the Fujitsu Scholarship Period

  1. Should an emergency occur that requires travel to the participant’s home country, such travel shall be the participant’s personal expense. For the period of absence, the stipend will be prorated and subtracted from the applicable amount(s) set forth in the stipend toward living expenses.
  2. All requests for absence should be submitted in writing to Fujitsu Ltd. (through JAIMS while in Hawaii) in advance, and should be addressed to the Fujitsu Scholarship Program in Japan.

Fujitsu Scholarship Termination
All selected scholars are required to participate in good faith, work diligently, and complete the EWKLP during the program period. Selected Fujitsu Scholars must understand and agree that any serious misconduct in this regard shall warrant immediate termination of the Fujitsu Scholarship without notice and at Fujitsu’s sole discretion. The following are some examples of misconduct that could result in such termination:

  1. Absence from or failure to complete the EWKLP without Fujitsu’s or JAIMS’ permission.
  2. Noncompliance with the regulations, policies, and other instructions of Fujitsu and/or JAIMS.
  3. Immoral, disorderly, indecent, or violent conduct.
  4. Falsification of, or misstatement in any student or program application or other records and/or at any interview.
  5. Failure to maintain good academic standing; unsatisfactory work performance.

If Fujitsu terminates the Fujitsu Scholarship for the participant pursuant to the above, the participant shall return to his/her home country immediately. The participant shall inform Fujitsu and/or JAIMS in advance of the date of his/her return and the address and phone number in his/her home country after return. The participant agrees that, effective as of the termination date, Fujitsu shall have no obligation to pay or provide anything under the Fujitsu Scholarship to the participant. Nonetheless, Fujitsu may at its sole discretion provide the participant with the appropriate air ticket for his/her return.

The participant agrees that if his/her conduct which has resulted in termination of the Fujitsu Scholarship pursuant to the above, in Fujitsu’s sole judgment, was made fraudulently, with malice or conscious disregard or otherwise in bad faith, the participant shall, upon Fujitsu’s request, immediately refund all the benefits and awards paid by Fujitsu and/or JAIMS hereunder to, or on behalf of him/her, to the date of the termination.

Application Process
1. Check Eligibility
2. Fill Out Application Forms
3. Prepare Application Documents
The necessary documents are as follows.

  • Fujitsu Scholarship Application Form
    (including the essay and work experience information on separate sheets of paper)
  • Two Recommendation Forms
  • EWKLP Application Form
  • Copy of TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS score report
    Valid test dates are between December 2009 and November 2011.
  • Original Official Academic Transcripts
    Official academic transcripts must be sent directly from all academic institutions attended to the Fujitsu Hawaii Representative Office.

4. Submit Application Documents
Submit all application materials to:

Fujitsu Hawaii Representative Office
c/o JAIMS
6660 Hawaii Kai Drive
Honolulu, HI 96825
U.S.A.

  • All documentation must be received by November 30, 2011.
  • Applicants who fail to submit all documents by the due date cannot be considered.
  • Submitted application documents will not be returned to applicants.

Selection Process
1. Initial Screening
Initial screening is based on the strength of the application, which includes meeting the admission qualifications.

2. Interview
Applicants who pass the initial screening will be contacted for an interview at a designated date in December 2011. Applicants should be residing in their respective countries of citizenship (or in Hawaii for Hawaii residents) at the time of their interview.

3. Selection of recipients

  1. Final selection will be determined by Fujitsu Limited.
  2. Selection is based on English proficiency (for non-native speakers of English), work experience, motivation, goals as expressed in the essay and interview, academic performance, and test scores. A key factor is the individual’s commitment to contributing to the mutual understanding and cooperation between countries and to the development of his/her home country. However, no single attribute outweighs others in the selection process, and strengths in one area may be used to offset weaknesses in another.

For more information, please visit official website: www.fujitsu.com

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Chevening Scholarships for Indonesian & East Timor Citizens, UK

The British Chevening Awards programme, funded by the British Government (Foreign andCommonwealth Office) and administered by the British Council, has awarded over 1000 scholarship and fellowships to Indonesians since 1984.

Full scholarships are offered for one year Master degrees at United Kingdom universities and other professional institutions. The scholarships would cover living costs, tuition fees and return airfares.

The deadline for applications for 2012/13 Chevening Scholarships in Indonesia and East Timor is 15 January 2012.

Applications 2012/2013 Chevening scholarships should be made via the website: https://www.chevening.fco.gov.uk/CheveningApplications/CA_Start.aspx

Candidates should be aware that Chevening 2012/2013 is aligned with delivery of the FCO’s priorities. More information about these is available at: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/

The Chevening scheme is highly competitive, with only the best applicants invited for interview. We particularly encourage applications from individuals based in eastern Indonesia. Candidates will need to meet the following basic requirements:

  • Indonesian or East Timor citizens
  • Excellent first degree with a minimum GPA >=3.0
  • Good level of spoken and written English language (IELTS 6.5)
  • Minimum of 2 years full time post-graduate (S1) work experience
  • Clear commitment to long-term career development
  • Must be able to demonstrate leadership potential and the capacity to play an important role in Indonesia or East Timor’s future development
  • We regret that we are unable to accept applications for MBAs
  • Previous recipients of a Chevening award are not eligible to apply
  • Employees, employee’s relatives (or former employees who have left employment within the last two years) of the FCO, including FCO posts, the British Council or any Chevening sponsors are not be eligible for these awards.

Other information relevant to applications will be posted on this page and at: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/scholarships/ as well as on the Chevening Facebook page.

All candidates are encouraged to start researching appropriate postgraduate courses at UK institutions and making applications directly to them as appropriate.

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Masters Scholarships, Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED), Canada

he purpose of the Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship is to support outstanding students pursuing advanced studies in sustainable energy development and to encourage meaningful contributions to the collective body of knowledge about this subject.

The Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership considers an outstanding student to be one who:

  • graduates with excellent grades in the top 20% of her/his class
  • is determined to advance her/his knowledge and understanding
  • has a history of community involvement
  • is committed to sustainable energy
  • is committed to return and contribute to her/his home country

Who is eligible?
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, students must

  • plan to undertake studies at the Masters level in areas directly related to sustainable energy development
  • be citizens of the developing countries and territories identified for OECD official development aid in the DAC List of ODA Recipients

What are the levels of financial assistance and the duration of the scholarships?
Scholarships of US$ 23,000 per year for up to two years are offered for Masters level students. Up to ten Masters scholarships will be awarded annually.

How can I apply?
Information and the application form can be obtained online by clicking on this link to the Application Forms page.

How can I submit my application package?
Applications should be submitted either by :

  • Using our Online ESED Scholarship Application Submission and uploading the requested documents
  • Sending all the requested files by mail

As the volume of incoming applications is extremely heavy around the deadline, we strongly urge you to submit your file as early as possible. To facilitate processing, please label your attachments as follows:
1_Application_Last_name
2_CV_Last_name
3_Motivation_Last_name
4_Transcripts_Last_name
5_Admission_Last_name
6_Porgramme_outline_Last_name
7_Academic_ref_Last_name
8_Personal_ref_Last_name
9_Citizenship_Last_name

Please note that:

  • Applications sent by e-mail will no longer be accepted.
  • Mail packages that arrive after the deadline will not be considered.

What will I need for my application?
All applicants must provide:

1) Application form fully completed;

2) Curriculum vitae;

3) Applicant statement

Masters Applicants
Please attach the form “Applicant’s Statement form – Masters Degree” provided for this purpose. The form may be downloaded from www.globalelectricity.org scholarship section.

4) Copies of transcripts for degrees and final grades

  • Bachelors transcripts – They don’t need to be the original copies. Please note if you are selected you will be requested to provide original copies of all documents.

5) Letter of acceptance from an approved academic institution to undertake studies in sustainable energy development;

  • if your admission is pending, please include evidence that you have applied for admission;
  • if your admission has been deferred, please included the university deferral confirmation;
  • if this application is for the second year of a two-year programme, please include a certificate of enrolment and your results for the first year.

6) Programme outline

  • Please attach the outline of your Masters Programme of the University of your first choice. Please make sure that your programme has a high content related to Sustainable Energy.
  • Please note that programmes that have no or small relation with Sustainable Energy will be discarded

7) Academic reference

Masters Applicants
Please attach the form ”Masters Academic Reference” provided for this purpose. The form may be downloaded from www.globalelectricity.org scholarship section.

8) Personal reference, in letter form, must be dated and come from a person (not family member) who can discuss other personal qualities or interest that make you specially qualified to receive the scholarship.

9) Proof of citizenship. Refer to the eligibility section above for country eligibility

Key Dates
The ESED Masters Scholarship deadline is March 9, 2012. All documents must arrive at the Partnership’s General Secretariat by the deadline. All documents arriving after the deadline will not be considered.

How are applications judged?
An Academic Panel consisting of accomplished representatives from Europe, North America and Japanwill review the applications. All selections are final and all applicants will be notified.

How will I receive the funds?
Awards will be directly deposited (in US$) into the accounts of the Institution where you are enrolled and provided to you on a regular basis as long as you are making satisfactory progress toward achieving your academic or research requirements.

What are my obligations to the Partnership if I am selected?
You are expected to complete your degree or your research, update the organization about your progress and publish your results. You are required to acknowledge the Partnership’s support when publishing or making presentations on your research and results. We may ask you to present your results at a Partnership function, in which case your out of pocket expenses incurred to make the presentation will be covered by the organization.

For more information, please visit official website: www.globalelectricity.org

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Korean Air Internship Program for Foreign Students

The KOREAN AIR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM is providing opportunities for foreign students currently studying in Korea. The main purpose for the internship is to find students with passion and sincerity to become a global leader.

Interns completing with good performance will be offered a Korean Air position within their own country or overseas station The specific qualifications are as follows.

1. Application Acceptance Period : Deadline (November 7th, 18:00)
From October 24th, 2011 to November 7th, 2011 18:00

2. Internship Department
Departments in International Passenger/Cargo Network

3. Origin Country: (11 Countries)
Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

4. Qualification Standard

  • Class of August 2012 or February 2013 (Including graduates)
  • Foreign Student Visa (D-2) or Visa that are suitable for internship participation
  • English Speaking Required, Test score holders preferred as follows
    • TOEIC (Over 750) or TEPS (Over 630) or IBT (Over 87)
    • Test scores after October 2009 are only effective
  • Korean Bilingual will be reviewed with preference

5. Application Process
Visit Korean Air Recruiting Website (http://recruit.koreanair.com) and fill out the required forms as listed

6. Recruitment Process
Application registration -> Application screening -> Company & English / Korean Test
- English: Speaking Test, Korean: Translation Test

7. Internship Program
Period : 4 weeks in Early 2012 (January ~ February)
Program : Basic understanding of Airline industry and working in Passenger/Cargo

8. Required Documents (Must bring for interview)

  • Transcript (Grades) from current school X ONE COPY
  • Certificate of graduation (or soon to be graduate) X ONE COPY
  • English test scores listed below (after October, 2009) X ONE COPY
    • TOEIC (over 750) or TEPS (over 630) or IBT (over 87)
    • Only for those who have such scores
  • Certificate of any other license X ONE COPY
    • Only for those who have such certificates
  • Foreign Registration Card and Passport/Visa X ONE COPY
    • Original and copy are both needed for cross check

9. Reference

  • Results of the application screening will be announced on November 17th. (Thursday)
  • Required documents are only for candidates passing the application screening.
  • Required documents will only be used for Internship purpose and will not be returned.
  • The Internship will be provided with lunch and daily salary (KRW 50,000)
  • The following schedule can be adjusted based on the Company schedule.
  • For inquires, please contact Korean Air HR Department as follows,
    • NAME : Manager (Mr. RHEE, June Young)
    • EMAIL : juneyrhee@koreanair.com
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