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Link: http://www.rug.nl/bureau/expertisecentra/aenf/bleumink/index?lang=en
The Eric Bleumink Fund awards scholarships to talented students and young researchers from developing countries. The scholarships enable the students to further develop as individuals and to make important contributions to the development of their own countries.
The Eric Bleumink Fund Scholarship is for Master and PhD studies at the University of Groningen â?" Netherlands or a university in the developing country or one of its neighbouring countries
Part of the study programme has to take place at the University of Groningen.
Level of Study: Masters or PhD in any subject
Grant award period
The grant is usually awarded for a maximum of 2 years for a Masterâ?Ts degree programme, and a maximum of 4 years for a PhD. For PhD, part of the research should be conducted in the home country and part in Groningen.
Value and purpose of grant
The grant covers the tuition fees plus the costs of international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance.
It also covers expenses incurred in travelling to and from the Netherlands for PhD candidates for a maximum of 4 times.
The journeys to the Netherlands and back home are included in the scholarship grant.
Holders are entitled to a living allowance of Euro 735 per month for food and accommodation.
In the case of a short stay in the Netherlands, the University of Groningen will make lodging arrangements for this period.
Allowances are paid in a monthly advance at the beginning of the month.
For specific questions about the Eric Bleumink Fund, please contact: isd@rug.nl

Chờ tới tầm tháng 9 tháng 10 mọi người xem lại để biết thông tin mới nhất dành cho năm học 2011 nhé. Học bổng này được ,964/tháng, ngoài ra còn các khoản phụ cấp khác rất tốt
Link: http://www.vub.ac.be/english/infoabout/education/vubscholarships.html
Vrije Universiteit Brussel Master Scholarships
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel awards yearly a number of scholarships for advanced studies at Master or Advanced Master level. These programmes are characterized by the integration of education and research and a Master''s thesis. They cover at least one year of study and depending on the field of study some programmes may take 2 years.
Yearly one or more specific programmes will be considered for Scholarships of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The Bureau for Development Cooperation selects these programmes every year following an internal "Call for Interest" to all programme directors of a Master or Advanced Master programme. This selection is submitted for endorsement to the Research Council.
Scholarships 2010 - 2011
Number of scholarships: 5
Programme eligible for scholarships: Master of Applied Sciences and Engineering: Master of Computer Science
Duration: 2 years, start 27 September 2010
Specific admission requirements:
http://www.vub.ac.be/english/infoabout/education/bama/of-ma-computerscience.html
Candidates must have a fluency in English, both spoken and written (validated by a TOEFL test score of at least 213 (computer), 550 (paper), 80 (TOEFL-IBT) or an IELTS-test score of 6,5 or an equivalent test, or proof of having studied in English).
Expenses covered by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel
1. Scholars participating in a Master Programme will receive a monthly allowance of ,964*. This allowance is intended to cover room and board, individual transport and scholar''s personal expenses.
2. A monthly allowance of ,60* will be paid for the spouse and per child whether or not they accompany the scholar to Belgium (notes: (1) payment only upon receipt of a notarised copy of marriage and/or birth certificate(s); (2) possible travel expenses incurred by the scholar?Ts family will not be covered by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel).
3. Per academic year the scholar will be paid a lump sum fee of ,275 for teaching materials (including the printing of the dissertation or reports).
4. The scholar will be paid once a lump sum fee of ,275 covering shipping costs of teaching material received during the programme (paid at the end of the programme).
5. Upon arrival, the scholar will receive a one-time installation fee of ,500.
6. International travel: the scholarship includes one one-way economy class airline ticket to travel to Belgium at the beginning of the programme and a one-way ticket to the scholar''s home country at the end of the programme. A two-year programme also includes a round-trip ticket for summer travel to the scholar?Ts home country. The reservations of the tickets are made by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
7. Annual tuition fee will be reimbursed after payment by the scholar.
8. Insurance: the Vrije Universiteit Brussel will provide medical, third-party liability, accident and repatriation insurance for the scholar. Insurances are paid directly by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
*The amounts indicated in this publication may be adjusted in line with the Belgian indexation figures.
Duration of the scholarship
Depending on the programme, scholarships have a maximum duration of 12 months for one-year programmes or 24 months for two-year programmes. Scholarships start earliest on 16 September of the reference year (X) and end latest 20 September (X+1) for one-year programmes and 20 September (X+2) for two year programmes. Scholars who fail their exams will not be entitled to extend the duration of their scholarship. If scholars participating in a two-year programme obtain less then 60 ECTS (cre***s) at the end of the first year, they will have their scholarship aborted, unless university authorities decide otherwise.
Remark
As stated above, the scholar will receive a monthly allowance for his/her spouse and per child even if they stay in their home country. We recommend that scholar?Ts families stay in their home country, since experience has shown that they often find it hard to live in Belgium, away from their other relatives and with no specific activities in which to get involved. Moreover, scholars participating in a two-year course who pass their first year exams will receive an airline ticket allowing them to take home leave for holidays and if applicable, to undertake at the same time fieldwork or data collection for their second year dissertation.
If the scholar wishes to bring his/her spouse and/or children along, we strongly recommend that he/she first comes alone and brings his/her family to Belgium after he/she has found suitable accommodation, since this can sometimes prove difficult. More importantly, it will be almost impossible for his/her family to obtain a visa for Belgium if the scholar cannot prove that suitable accommodation for the family is available in Belgium prior to departure from the home country.

ICE WaRM offers a scholarship programme to attract high quality international students to education and training in water resources management, delivered by ICE WaRM partner institutions.
The ICE WaRM scholarship programme aims to:
1. provide high calibre students with the opportunity to study with ICE WaRM partners to further their knowledge;
2. provide students with the opportunity to participate in research and advance their scientific knowledge in water resources management;
3. encourage the exchange of ideas on best practice within water-related fields;
4. provide students with the opportunity to participate in presentations, conferences, seminars and forums on contemporary issues in water resources management;
5. provide the opportunity for students from organisations and countries currently facing major water issues to participate in programmes which they may not be able to fund; and
6. demonstrate a commitment to cultural change and diversity and the international sharing of knowledge and skills related to water resources management.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, PROGRAMME INFORMATION AND PARTNER UNIVERSITY WEBLINKS We recommend that you visit the Post-Graduate Programmes page of the website to find out more about the programme.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CLOSING DATES
Semester 1 (July 2010) â?" Deadline 26 February 2010
Semester 2 (February 2011) â?" Deadline 27 August 2010
ICE WaRM offers two rounds of scholarships annually, in February and July. Applicants are able to begin applying for current or future rounds at any time.
HOW DO I APPLY?
1) Complete the online registration form below to gain access to the relevant application forms. Once you press â?Tsubmitâ?T you will see a webpage with links to 3 documents:
Scholarship Guidelines
Scholarship Application Form
Scholarships Confidential Referee Report
2) Print and/or save these files. You will also receive an automatic email acknowledgement with a direct link to the application forms.
3) Complete the Scholarship Application Form and send to ICE WaRM with relevant documentation by the deadline.
NOTES:
- ICE WaRM will acknowledge receipt of all applications and advise if any documents are outstanding.
- Completion of the online registration form allows ICE WaRM to monitor interest in the scholarship programme and remind applicants of closing dates.
- Any applications that are incomplete by the application deadline will not be eligible for consideration.
- Hard copy documents (transcripts, parchments, passports/birth certificates) must be original or certified copies uncertified photocopies will not be accepted.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING
ICE WaRM offers full and partial scholarships toward the cost of the programme (fee tuition). For international students the fully funded scholarship is AUD$30,000 and partially funded scholarship is AUD$15,000.
For more information on other scholarships and stipends, you can visit the following weblinks:
AusAid
DEST, Endeavour Programme
Study In Australia
University of South Australia
University of Adelaide
Flinders University
Deakin University
Please note: ICE WaRM scholarships do not include a living allowance. Tuition fees are subject to change by the universities on an annual basis.
ICE WaRM CONTACT:
For more information on ICE WaRM`s international scholarship programme or your application status, please contact:
ICE WaRM Education Services Coordinator
Email: scholarships@icewarm.com.au
GPO Box 860
Adelaide SA 5000

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The fruit processing industry is experiencing a surge in its growth with Quebec ranked tenth in North America. The growth has generated huge quantities of ?ofruit pomace? as solid waste (25?"30% of the total processed fruits) obtained after the extraction of fruit juice. The objective is to carry out value-ad***ion of pomace to produce ligninolytic enzymes; extract polyphenols; and use the fermented mass as animal feed by using a white rot fungus, Phanerochaete chrysosporium.
The fruit pomace residues are generally rich in carbohydrates, especially cell wall polysaccharides and other functionally important bioactive molecules, such as proteins, minerals and natural antioxidants. Owing to the high carbohydrate content, fruit pomace can be used as a substrate for the microbial production of enzymes and extraction of other high-value added products, such as anti-oxidants. Further, the high protein enriched residue can serve as animal feed.
Research Area:
Fermentation to produce ligninolytic enzymes and simultaneously analyze polyphenolic compounds and carry out experiments with swine feed.
Requirements:
B.Sc./B.Tech. in microbiology, biochemistry, biological engineering, biochemical engineering, chemical engineering or related discipline. Practical experience in the field of solid state fermentation or liquid fermentation and knowledge of high performance liquid chromatography/mass spectrophotometry is an added asset. Computer knowledge preferably include programming skills is an advantage. Candidates should be proficient in English and French.
Application should include a CV, list of publications, names and contacts of 2-3 references, list of research interests. For applications and further information please contact:
Dr. S.K. Brar
Assistant Professor
INRS-ETE Univ. Quebec
490, rue de la Couronne
Quebec, G1K 9A9 (CANADA)
E-mail: satinder.brar@ete.inrs.ca

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Link: http://hec-executive.ch/iomba//www/?pid=239
The University of Geneva and The United Nations University (UNU) share a strong commitment to capacity development, especially aiming to enhance the capacity of individuals and institutions in developing countries. Therefore, in line with UNU?Ts capacity-development focus, the University of Geneva will offer UNU fellowships for international organizations MBA Programme.
UNU fellows will be mid-career professionals from developing countries (minimum 3 years relevant work experience in developing countries), who would be expected to apply and disseminate their newly acquired knowledge and skills in promoting the socio-economic development of their own and other developing countries. The UNU fellowship covers full tuition, but Fellows need to fund their living expenses in Geneva throughout the academic part of the programme.
Applicants must submit a completed application file by 15 November. A completed application file includes:
Completed Application Form and Application Fee
UNIGE Matriculation form
Standardized Test Scores (GMAT & TOEFL) ?" A GMAT of 650 and above is expected. No application will be considered without a GMAT score.
Official Transcripts and photocopies of previous degrees
Two Reference Letters
We encourage applicants to the UNU fellowship to apply in parallel to the Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS). Application deadlines tend to be around September/October, about a a year in advance of commencing your studies. More information about the precise deadline per country can be obtained at the Swiss embassy in your country. For complete information and con***ions, please visit the FCS website.
The United Nations University (UNU) was established by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 6 December 1973 to be an international community of scholars engaged in research, advanced training, and the dissemination of knowledge related to the pressing global problems of human survival, development, and welfare. The UNU started activities in 1975 at its headquarters in Tokyo. Its activities focus mainly on peace and conflict resolution, development in a changing world, and science and technology in relation to human welfare. The University operates through a worldwide network of research and postgraduate training centres, with its planning and coordinating headquarters in Tokyo.
The mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations, its Peoples and Member States. UNU?Ts key roles are to be:
An international community of scholars
A bridge between the UN and the academic community
A think-tank for the UN system
A builder of capacities, particularly in developing countries

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Link: http://www.sre.gob.mx/becas/docs/2_Call_for_Scholarships_2011.pdf
2011 Mexican Government Scholarship Program
for Foreign Students: Call for Applicants
General Terms
This invitation will remain open as follows:
a) For bilateral and multilateral programs - from June 21 to October 15, 2010.
b) For special programs ?" from January 17 to November 30, 2011.
The universities, higher education institutions, and academic programs that
participate in this Call are listed in part IV, Bilateral and Multilateral Programs.1
1. Scholarship Characteristics
The scholarships are granted for specialization, master?Ts, Ph.D., and medical
specialization courses as well as for postgraduate-level research, postdoctoral
stays, postgraduate mobility programs, artistic creation residences, high-level
conferences, residences for Mexicanist researchers, residences for media
collaborators, and special chairs for visiting professors.
Scholarships are not granted for preparatory courses; distance, open
learning courses; and direct doctorates (programs that comprise M.A. +
Ph.D.)
The scholarships are open only for the programs, institutions and hospitals
listed in this Call.
Scholarships are not offered for dentistry, plastic surgery, marketing,
accounting, advertising, and business management.
Scholarships are awarded on a yearly basis for a duration of up to:
· 1 year for specialization studies
· 2 years for M.A. studies
· 3 years for Ph.D. studies
· 3 years for medical specialties and subspecialties
· 1 to 12 months for postgraduate research and postdoctoral stays
· 3 to 5 months for postgraduate mobility programs

MSc/PhD in Bioinformatics and Developmental Neurogenetics, Ireland
Application Deadline: 30/09/2010
Discipline/School/Faculty: School of Genetics and Microbiology
Closing Date: until position filled
MSc/PhD in Bioinformatics and Developmental Neurogenetics: ”Neuronal Programming” Applications are invited from candidates with 1st- 2.1 honors degrees or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related disciplines.
Graduates in Neuroscience, Biology, Genetics or Biochemistry with strong computational background may also apply). A Masters/PhD studentship funded by Science Foundation Ireland (as part of the SFI Principal Investigator grant) is offered to study how transcriptional networks program different neurons and generate a Web-based program to identify regulatory DNA signatures responsible for the specification of different neurons.
Specific skills required: Knowledge of Perl programming language, JavaScript and CSS, CGI programming, MySQL databases, and working in a UNIX-style environment. The student will work under the supervision of Dr. Juan-Pablo Labrador (Smurfit Institute of Genetics and Institute of Neuroscience, Trinity College Dublin) and Dr. Karsten Hokamp (Smurfit Institute of Genetics).
The project will involve mostly Bioinformatics. Remuneration will be in the form of an annual tax-exempt stipend equivalent to an IRCSET Scholarship. Academic fees are also part of the remuneration package.
Applications including a CV, cover letter and names of 2 academic referees should be made to Juan-Pablo Labrador (jp.labrador[at]tcd.ie).

Overview

VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to students from developing countries so that they can follow a master or training programme in Belgium. These scholarships cover all related expenses. Every year, VLIR-UOS awards up to 180 scholarships to first-year master students and 70 scholarships to training participants. All programmes are specifically designed for people in positions of responsibility in civil society (e.g. universities, schools, NGOs, local communities, governments).

VLIR-UOS funds and facilitates academic cooperation and exchange between higher education institutions in Flanders (Belgium) and those in developing countries, which aims at building capacity, knowledge and experience for a sustainable development. As part of the Flemish Interuniversity Council, VLIR-UOS is responsible for managing and dispersing the university development cooperation funds of Belgium’s Minister of Development Cooperation.

Academic universities in Belgium:

Universiteit Antwerpen
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Universiteit Gent
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Universiteit Hasselt (tUL inclusief)

International Training Programmes 2011

• AudioVisual Learning Materials – Management, Production and Activities (AVLM)
• Beekeeping for Poverty Alleviation
• International Training Programme in Food Safety, Quality Assurance Systems and Risk Analysis
• Lib@Web – Management of Electronic Information and Digital Libraries
• Technology for Integrated Water Management


International Master Programmes 2011-2012

• Master of Development Evaluation and Management
• Master of Globalisation and Development
• Master of Governance and Development
• Master of Human Settlements
• International Master Programmes 2011-2013
• Master of Aquaculture
• Master of Biology – Specialisation Human Ecology
• Master of Biostatistics
• Master of Environmental Sanitation
• Master of Food Technology
• Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans & Lakes)
• Master of Molecular Biology (IPMB)
• Master of Nematology
• Master of Nutrition and Rural Development,Main Subject: Human Nutrition
• Master of Physical Land Resources
• Master of Water Resources Engineering
Application and selection procedure

Applicants applying for both academic admission and a VLIR-UOS scholarship need to consider both the admission requirements and the scholarship criteria.

Applicants applying for academic admission but not for a scholarship simply need to fulfill only the admission requirements of the host university running the programme.
The host university is in charge of the academic admission of applications. Study results will be taken into consideration during the selection, but the most important academic selection criteria are relevant professional experience and prospects for applying the acquired insights after return to the developing country. The academic admission requirements are specific to every programme.

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A joint selection committee of VLIR-UOS and the host university is responsible for selecting scholarships. The host university – not the applicant – forwards the scholarship applications to the VLIR-UOS secretariat if the academic admission requirements are met. The VLIR-UOS scholarship criteria relate to the qualifications required of all scholarship applicants and selection criteria evaluated by the selection committee.

Target Country

Only residents and nationals of the following countries are eligible for a VLIR-UOS scholarship:

Africa

Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Asia

Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Palestinian Administered Areas, Philippines, Vietnam

Latin America

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, Peru, Surinam

This is how you apply for the academic year 2011-2012

You can apply for a VLIR-UOS scholarship from the 1st of October 2010.
You must fill in the pre-screening form at the bottom of the page of the programme you want to follow. You may only choose one programme. If you apply to more than one programme your details will be entered more than once in our central database and all your applications will be inadmissible.
So you must follow the correct and complete procedure below.
1. Apply on the VLIR-UOS website via the pre-screening form: fill in name, birth date, country, etc…;
2. Receive a VLIR-UOS application/file number by return e-mail from VLIR-UOS;
3. Apply on the website from the host university through the link mentioned in the return e-mail from VLIR-UOS;
4. Write the received VLIR-UOS application/file number on the application file from the host university;
5. Send a printout of your application file along with all required documents (diploma transcripts, motivation, etc…) to the International Office of the host university, not to VLIR-UOS.

Applications that are incomplete, illegible or that reach the host university’s International Office after the deadline will be automatically rejected.

Application Deadline

The deadline to apply for a scholarship from VLIR-UOS for a master programme is the 1st of February 2011.

Leaflet Scholarships VLIR-UOS - intake 2011.pdf
http://www.scholarships.vliruos.be/downloads/Leaflet Scholarships VLIR-UOS - intake 2011.pdf

Poster Scholarships VLIR-UOS - intake 2011.pdf
http://www.scholarships.vliruos.be/downloads/Poster Scholarships VLIR-UOS - intake 2011.pdf

Overview

The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) was established in 1966 under the auspices of Korean and US governments. The mission of KIST was to assume a central role as the first comprehensive research agency for the promotion of the nation’s economic growth and the modernization of engineering fields. It has since developed into the foremost R&D organization and the foundation of technological development in Korea.

KIST, with its accumulated knowledge and experience, now aims to become one of the world’s top ten research institutes by the year 2016. In keeping with that vision, KIST is proud to open the International R&D Academy.

Since 1990, KIST has produced more than 1,766 professionals with M.S. and Ph.D. degrees through KIST-Academia Collaborative Education Program, which is carried out in partnership with prominent universities in Korea. KIST has also continuously developed and provided training programs for professionals in close collaboration with the Korean Ministry of Environment, the Korea Industrial Technology Association (KOITA), the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and other organizations. With such diverse experience in research and education accompanied by superior researchers, state-of-the-art equipment, and an abundance of funds, KIST aims to offer international educational programs that will produce high-quality professional human resources. Such professionals can lend their experience and expertise in the development of industrial technology in developing countries. Those who complete this educational program will be ready to immediately contribute to the industrial development of their respective countries. KIST will provide a tutorial system in which the educational process produces individuals with not only knowledge but also actual research experience. Such a system is available through close cooperation between industry and the academy, which will provide unique educational programs for the training of professionals needed in the technological advancement of developing countries. KIST will ensure the fullfillment of the individual’s aim, to be at the forefront of technological development, and to meet the fierce challenges of the 21st century. Those with the vision and enthusiasm are welcome to join the International R&D Academy for a bright future and a better society!


Admissions

Degrees

Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees awarded to candidates who complete the required coursework of the corresponding courses.

Air fares

The applicant should cover his/her own airfares.

Visas

Applicants, once accepted, must use the letter of admission and the notarized letter of guarantee to obtain the proper visa. Citizens of countries other than Korea must have a student visa or, if already residing in Korea, a permission stamp on their alien registration.

Alien Registration

Foreigners who stay in Korea for more than 90 days have to take Alien Registration procedures.

Requirements

All applicants need *****bmit below documents including online application form.



Completed Application Form plus Photo (image file)
Statement of Purpose
Housing Application (if applicable)


Resume (Curriculum Vitae)


SEALED Recommendation Letters (two)
Undergraduate & Graduate Degree Diplomas (Official registrar from your institution needs to confirm that copy of diploma is identical with the origin.)
SEALED Official Undergraduate & Graduate Transcripts (1 copy each), Including Grade-Point Average (GPA). Please submit a transcript after seal an envelope.
Score report for English Test (TOEFL or IELTS or TOEIC or TEPS). Please submit the original certificate or make an overture to us about relevant website with login details to verify it.
Two Photos (Passport Size)

Application deadline

All applicants should keep in mind the admission timetable in IRDA as follows.

Applications for the IRDA program will be accepted twice annually. Admission periods are for both the Fall and Spring semesters. The current deadlines are as follows:

for Fall Semester: by April 15
for Spring Semester: by October 15
Applicants are strongly recommended *****bmit their application package before the application deadline. The admission approval notification is made no later than 30 days before the beginning of the semester.

Finacial Aid

The scholarship awardees will be provided with a monthly stipend 900,000 Korean won(around US $800) for Master, and 1,200,000 Korean won (around US $1,100) for Ph.D. programs throughout their study. No tuition or registration fees are charged.

APPLICATION FAQs

About KIST

KIST is a research institute. Can it confer degrees?

KIST has functioned as a research institute since its establishment in 1966. However, it does confer degrees through the University of Science and Technology (UST) which was established by KIST and a consortium of 22 other government institutes in Korea.

What is the difference between KIST and KAIST?

KIST and KAIST have similar names and there was a time when the two institutes were one institution, so many people are still confused. Basically, KIST is a research oriented institution located in Seoul, the capital of Korea. KAIST is an academic university in another city, Daejeon. However, KIST has educational programs and KAIST performs research as well.

What is the “Integrative Program” and how do I apply?

This is a combined program in which a student goes directly into the Ph.D program after completing his/her Master’s degree. Students are able to apply to the integrative program after completing 2 semesters of the Master’s course.

Admission FAQs

How can I apply to the IRDA program?

Applicants can visit http://irda.kist.re.kr and see a notice in the pop- up window. Otherwise, just click the short-cut http://irda.kist.re.kr/admissions/default.asp.

How can applicants get information about majors which are available in IRDA?

KIST doesn’t have specific majors like other academic universities. KIST has 6 research divisions and students will be attached to one of these divisions. Applicants can get information about our faculty and other academic information through this website and get further information concerning research fields at the KIST website (www.kist.re.kr).

I haven’t taken the TOEFL test. Can I apply?

Because all academic instruction in the IRDA program is conducted in English, English is an important criterion for admission and satisfactory performance of research. Moreover, a TOEFL score is required when applying for government scholarships. In consideration of applicants who may have difficulty in sitting for the exam, we also accept IELTS or TOEIC scores (TOEIC 730, IELTS 6.0 or TEPS 680 are also acceptable) The only exemption from the English testing requirement is for applicants who have finished an academic course and have lived more than 2 years in a native English-speaking country (e.g., the U.S.A, England, Australia, etc.).

Can applicants apply using an Institutional TOEFL score?

The international TOEFL administered by ETS is the only type accepted. A score from an Institutional TOEFL exam from a university or other institution will not be accepted.

I have not yet received my Degree. Can I still apply before graduating?

If you finish your course before our semester starts (usually March 1, September 1), you can apply by attaching an official certificate certifying your expected graduation.

When is vacation time?

The Fall semester usually starts in September and the Spring semester in March. Both semesters continue for 16 weeks. After a semester is completed, there are generally 2 months before classes begin again (4 months a year) and vacation can be taken at that time. However, since most of your time will be spent doing research work, which continues year round, most students are not able to take such an extended break. To arrange vacation time, it is recommended that students discuss the matter with their advisors. In usual case, students have 20 days vacation a year under advisors¡¯ permission.

Do I have to contact my advisor before applying?

After an applicant is accepted, the IRDA office will assign an advisor based on the applicant’s prior training and expressed interests. Applicants may get the information about the researchers through the IRDA website and contact them, but it is not mandatory.

Detail: http://irda.kist.re.kr/about/message.html

Overview

The KAAD, by its German name in full known as Katholischer Akademischer Auslander-Dienst (the Catholic Academic Support Service for Foreign Students, Germany) has, since long, provided scholarships for young professionals in need of such support from countries around the world.

Based on the agreement between the KAAD and Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), the two organizations jointly provide scholarship support for qualified applicants from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Timor Leste and Vietnam, to pursue master’s or doctoral degree program studies at the AIT. Interested persons may apply to any Fields of Study offered by the AIT. In exceptional cases, applicants from Thailand may be considered.

KAAD and AIT will co-sponsor the scholarship for successful applicants. The costs covered by the KAAD-AIT scholarship include those for tuition and fees, a monthly bursary and rental of accommodation on campus at AIT standard rates. In accordance with the regular duration of the postgraduate study programs, a master’s degree program scholarship is granted for a period of four (4) semesters (equal to 22 months), and a doctoral degree program scholarship is granted for a period of six (6) semesters (equal to 3 years).

AIT Admission Criteria

Applicants for the KAAD-AIT scholarship must fulfill the general qualification requirements for admission to AIT postgraduate study programs, as follows.

For the master’s degree study programs

■a Bachelor degree (normally of a four-year program of undergraduate studies) or its equivalent in an appropriate field of study from a university or an institution holding an officially granted university status, both of recognized standing;
■a significant undergraduate cumulative grade-point above average;
■an acceptable level of English proficiency;
■good physical and mental health.


For the doctoral degree study programs

■a Master’s degree or its equivalent in a subject related to the proposed dissertation research topic;
■both undergraduate and graduate study cumulative grade points significantly above average;
■an acceptable level of English proficiency;
■good physical and mental health;
■an outline, not exceeding five pages, of the intended dissertation research.

KAAD Eligibility Criteria

■Applicants are preferably Roman Catholics, or else have a strong affiliation with the Roman Catholic Church of their home country, with a personal, active commitment and dedication to development projects implemented by the Church, and/or tangible accomplishments in community development work under the auspices of national government units, international agencies, or non-governmental organizations.
■Applicants should be of good character, personal integrity, and have a strong reputation for upholding morale and being guided by ethical principles of high standard.
■Applicants should be fully aware, eager and willing to reap the academic, attitudinal and professional benefits from the salutary opportunities of studying in a foreign country and, while staying there, in an international community.
■Applicants should have the capability and determination to cope with the physical and mental stress that might arise while pursuing their studies.

Documents Required and to be Forwarded to the KAAD

■One set of the completed application form, with two passport-sized photographs.
■Two letters of recommendation from university teachers (preferably referees at the rank of full professor), who are specialized in areas compatible with the AIT Field of Study to which admission is sought. These referees are expected to evaluate the applicant’s academic qualifications and her or his potential for higher studies.
■In the case of applicants seeking admission to the doctoral degree study program of the AIT, the referees are expected to give their appraisal of the applicant’s intended dissertation research, as outlined by her or by him.
■Confirmation issued by the AIT that the applicant fulfills the qualification requirements for admission to AIT’s chosen degree study program.
■One referee letter by a member of an organization of the Church in the applicant’s home area. In this letter, emphasis should be laid on the applicants’ personal disposition and religious convictions. It should as well specify the applicant’s active involvement in development activities or ventures of the Church, and/or of other community-based social development organizations.
■True copies of transcript of records (college and beyond).
■A certificate of English language proficiency, preferably of an internationally recognized standard such as TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
■An institutional endorsement, indicating service clause. For an applicant to be eligible for KAAD support, this institutional endorsement is required. It is normally based on her or his active involvement in development related projects.
■An essay written by the applicant on the significance of human resource development for the society of the applicant’s home country.
■The applicant’s curriculum vitae.
■An outline of the applicant’s career perspective into the near future (not exceeding 20 lines of text).
Procedure

■Interested applicants will obtain the AIT application form from the AIT Admissions and Scholarships Unit, P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand. The AIT application form can be downloaded from the AIT Admissions Homepage . Communications can also be sent using email addressed to admissions@ait.ac.th . Applicants must submit, together with the application form, a short letter indicating that they apply for a KAAD-AIT scholarship.
■Each application will be screened and assessed by Faculty members of the relevant AIT Field of Study and Program.
■Applicants who satisfy AIT’s admission criteria will be notified *****pply the set of documents, which is required by the KAAD.
■Applications will be forwarded to the KAAD Partner in Bangkok, for their endorsement, and then forwarded for consideration by the KAAD Academic Council in Germany. The KAAD Academic Council will finalize the selection of scholarship awardees.
■Successful applicants will be notified by the KAAD Head Office in Germany.
■Applications for all master’s as well as doctoral degree programs for the regular August intake must reach the AIT Admissions and Scholarships Unit by the 15th of December of the preceding year. For the January intake, applications must reach AIT by the 15th of June of the preceding year.
Service Clause

KAAD and AIT support young academics mainly to assist their home countries in their efforts to improve the educational standard and to uplift the quality of life of the population-at-large. It, therefore, constitutes part of the agreement that upon completion of their studies, the KAAD-AIT scholarship recipients must return to their home countries and render their professional services, preferably to the endorsing organization. The nature and scope of this service-in-return of the KAAD-AIT scholarship award will be agreed upon by the scholarship recipients and their endorsing institutions, according to their own rules and regulations.

KAAD will include a service clause in its document to oblige the KAAD-AIT scholarship recipient to return to her or his home country right after graduation. In the event that a KAAD-AIT scholarship recipient does not honor her or his obligation under the said clause, he or she must repay to the KAAD the total cost of KAAD support.

Further Information

For further information, please contact the KAAD-AIT Scholarship Program Liaison person at the AIT:

Professor Jayant K. Routray
Regional and Rural Development Planning
School of Environment, Resources and Development
Asian Institute of Technology
P. O. Box 4, Klong Luang,
Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Telephone +66 (0) 2524 5609
Fax +66 (0) 2524 6413
Email: routray@ait.ac.th

or contact AIT Admissions and Scholarships Unit at:

Admissions and Scholarships Unit
Asian Institute of Technology
P. O. Box 4, Klongluang,
Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Tel. 66-2-524-5031
Fax. 66-2-524-5069
Email: admissions@ait.ac.th