The INI (Information Networking Institute) offers the Master of Science in Information Networking program in Athens, Greece (Athens MSIN) in collaboration with Athens Information Technology (AIT). Modeled after the Pittsburgh MSIN program, the Athens MSIN is an intensive, full-time, 16-month graduate program that gives students a solid foundation in information technology and introduces students to management, strategic thinking, and policy, with the opportunity to study each of these areas in greater depth through electives.
A curriculum option allows students to choose a Professional Track or Research Track to develop an area of specialization. MSIN students are well positioned to pursue leadership, technical, and management positions in a variety of sectors and industries.
Application Deadline
Feburary 15 for international applicants
April 30 for EU applicants
Graduates of the INI’s programs enter a range of careers, including software engineer, networking engineer, technology consultant, IT analyst, computer systems consultant, systems & software engineer, corporate security officer, financial software developer, security consultant, and Ph.D. candidate.
Minimum Qualifications
* Undergraduate degree in electrical and computer engineering, computer science, or another related technical field
* Undergraduate coursework in data structures and probability theory/random processes
* GPA of 3.0 or higher
* Ability to program fluently in C or C++
* GRE General Test no more than 5 years old (Neither the GMAT nor the Subject Test is accepted.)
* TOEFL, no more than 2 years old, is required with applicants whose native language/mother tongue is not English. For the Athens MSIN, IELTS are also accepted.
Submission Package
To be considered for admission, you must submit the following documents:
* A completed Online Application Form. See
https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=cmu-eng
* Official transcripts from any undergraduate or graduate school you have attended whether a degree was received or not. If the transcripts are in any language other than English, an official translation in English is required. A photocopy of a transcript is not considered official.
* Three letters of recommendation
* A statement of purpose (500-1,000 words)
* Official GRE General Test scores
* Official TOEFL scores for applicants whose native language/mother tongue is not English
Application Form
Special Note: Applicants to the Athens MSIN do not need to pay an application fee. When submitting the online application, select the option “Payment by check.” You must select this option to complete the submission, however, it is not necessary to send the payment. Read more: http://www.ini.cmu.edu/programs/athens_msin/apply.aspx
Complete the MSIN Online Application form. See
https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=cmu-eng
We prefer to receive all applications online. A printable application is provided under Apply Now only in the event you are unable to access the online application.
All applications should be submitted online along with recommendations. Paper applications will be accepted from those applicants who cannot access the online form. Download application (PDF) at
http://www.ini.cmu.edu/programs/app_forms/Application_Athens_MSIN.pdf
Transcripts
Official transcripts are required from all colleges or universities you have attended, at both the undergraduate and the graduate levels, whether or not you earned a degree from that college or university.
If attending the final semester in your undergraduate program at the time of application, the INI will accept properly sealed official transcripts and mark sheets for the semesters completed to date.
Applicants admitted to any INI program must submit final official transcripts, properly sealed, upon completion of their undergraduate program from the institution conferring their degree as a condition of enrollment at Carnegie Mellon. Certificates of graduation and/or degree certificates should also be submitted if provided by the institution. Failure to provide such documents or failure to graduate will nullify admission to the INI programs.
While the online form allows for submission of transcripts online, official paper documents are required to complete the application.
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required. At least two of these should be from faculty or recent employers. People who recommend you should know you well and be able to evaluate the quality of your work.
Recommendations may be submitted electronically via the online form. It is preferred that all recommendations be submitted online; however if a hard copy form is required you may download the following document: Recommendation form (PDF) at
http://www.ini.cmu.edu/programs/app_forms/recform.pdf
If submitting hard copies of recommendation letters, the letters must be properly sealed by the person providing the recommendation. Properly sealed recommendations will have the recommender`s signature across the envelope flap. Documents not properly submitted cannot be accepted.
Statement of Purpose
A Statement of Purpose of between 500-1,000 words should be uploaded to the online form in the appropriate section using the following format:
* Briefly state your objective in pursuing a master`s degree in information networking or information security.
* Describe your background in electrical engineering or computer science and other fields particularly relevant to your objective.
* Outline your research experience and list any publications.
* Include additional information you wish to supply to the admissions committee.
GRE
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is required; neither the GMAT nor GRE Subject Test is accepted for review. Applications will not be considered complete until an official copy of test scores is received by the institute. GRE scores will not be accepted if they are more than five years old.
Use Institution Code #2074 and Department Code #0404 (Information Sciences) to submit your GRE General Test scores through the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
To ensure that GRE scores reach the INI office before the application deadline, applicants should take the test no later than December.
TOEFL
All applicants whose native language/mother tongue is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The INI will accept the PBT (paper-based test) scores if the Internet-based test (iBT) is not offered in the applicant`s country.
Use Institution Code #8569 and Department Code #99 to submit your TOEFL score report. Admission decisions on applications without the required test scores may be delayed.
Applicants who have attended and graduated from a four-year undergraduate degree program at an accredited U.S. university may have this requirement waived.
Applicants attending a graduate program at a U.S. university should submit a copy of their most recent TOELF test for evaluation. The INI may request additional information to demonstrate sufficient ESL skill.
Questions
If you have any questions or need help:
AIT
Admissions Office
0.8 KM Markopoulo Avenue
19002 Peania
Athens, Greece.
admissions@ait.gr
Phone: +30 210 6682702
Web: www.ait.edu.gr
Shipping Address
Send any additional application materials that cannot be submitted online to:
Information Networking Institute
Admissions Committee
Carnegie Mellon University
4616 Henry Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
USA
To be considered for full scholarship, please refer to and complete the Application for Full Scholarship form(filetype: .pdf) (http://www.ait.edu.gr/acadPrograms/Forms/Scholarship_Form.pdf). Note that full scholarships are awarded according to candidates´ academic distinction and financial standing.
Online Application go to:
https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=cmu-eng
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
[Greece] Master Scholarships in Information Networking at Athens MSIN
[Germany] Doctoral Fellowships at Max Planck Research School for Competition and Innovation
Doctoral Fellowships at Max Planck Research School for Competition and Innovation
The IMPRS-CI offers several Doctoral Fellowships to outstanding students interested in the integration of the three disciplines law, business administration and economics, and the study of the nexuses between patent law and innovation, copyright law and creativity, and market transparency and competition.
The PhD program is open to excellent applicants holding the equivalent of a German Diploma, Master`s degree or state examination in law, economics or management. The selection procedure includes an interview of short-listed candidates.
Application deadline: March 31, 2009.
Fellowships are granted to all Ph.D. students for the duration of three years. Successful candidates will be offered a stipend of about 1.100 EUR monthly.
Programme start: October 2009.
website link: http://www.ip.mpg.de/ww/de/pub/forschung/forschungsarbeit/imprs_ci/imprs_phd_programme/admissions/announcement.cfm
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
[Europe] Erasmus Mundus Master Scholarships in Cultural Landscapes (MaClands)
Application deadlines 31 January 2009
The objective of this Master is to educate students in the fields of sustainable preservation, management and development of cultural heritage. MaCLands will train potential skilled experts and adaptable practitioners in analysis, management and preservation (preventive and curative) as well as designers of overall and sustainable solutions on Town and Country planning issues for cultural heritage.
Consortium:
* Universite Jean Monnet de Saint Etienne (France, coordinator)
* Universitat Stuttgart (Germany) and
* University Federico II Di Napoli (Italy)
30 students are expected within this Master course. Applicants should have a Bachelor degree (i.e. 180 ECTS) in the European LMD system, or equivalent, in Town and Country Planning, Humanities, Architecture, Engineering, Design, Art, History of Art or other equivalent subjects.
Courses will be taught in national languages, structured according to the ECTS with 120 credits (30 ECTS per semester).
Mobility track is defined according to the main role and competences of the partners:
* 1st semester will be devoted to foundation courses on cultural heritage and preservation in Saint Etienne, France
* 2nd semester, students will be in Naples, Italy, to learn how to set up and carry out projects on town and country planning
* 3rd semester courses on development and communication on projects, concepts and virtual heritage will be taught in University of Stuttgart, Germany
* 4th semester will take place in one of the members of the Consortium. This choice is made by students. Under the supervision of an academic advisor the fourth semester is devoted to internships or a Master thesis.
Students will be awarded a double degree (from Saint Etienne and Naples) at least. As soon as the University of Stuttgart will offer a recognised Master degree, a multiple degree will be delivered to students by the Consortium.
Website:
* http://master-erasmusmundus-maclands.univ-st-etienne.fr
* http://www.maclands.eu
[Germany] PhD Scholarships in Neuroscience Landscape at Berlin School of Mind and Brain
PhD Scholarships in Neuroscience Landscape at Berlin School of Mind and Brain
The Berlin School of Mind and Brain is an international graduate school offering a three-year doctoral program in English. The school is based in Berlin and part of an extensive neuroscience landscape.
The focus of the school`s research is on the interface of humanities and behavioral sciences with neurosciences (philosophy, social sciences,linguistics, behavioral and cognitive psychology, neuro-physiology, psychiatry, neurology, computational neuroscience, neurobiology).
The deadline of this application is: 15 January 2009.
All doctoral students will receive supervision by two professors, one from the mind sciences, and one from the brain sciences.
The school`s main research areas are: Conscious and unconscious perception, decision-making, language, brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny, and mental disorders and brain dysfunction. The school especially welcomes applications for the research areas brain plasticity & lifespan ontogeny, mental disorders & brain dysfunction, and philosophy of mind!
Scholarships:
The school offers a number of scholarships. Scholarships are generous, and they will cover university enrolment fees and living expenses in Berlin (including accommodation, subsistence, insurances, public transport).
Tuition Fees:
Humboldt-Universitä t zu Berlin does not charge tuition fees for this program!
Requirements for Applications:
We are looking for students with a Master`s or Diploma degree (research degree) in philosophy, linguistics, psychology, neurology, psychiatry, computer science, biology, law, economics, or another field relevant for mind/brain research. Students can apply to the doctoral program while completing their Master`s course!
Applications: www.mind-and-brain.de/63.0.html
Contact:
Berlin School of Mind and Brain
Humboldt-Universitä t zu Berlin
Unter den Linden 6
10099 Berlin
Germany
Phone +49 30 2093-1706
Fax +49 30 2093-1802
[Europe] The 2009 Shell Scholarships for Postgraduate Degrees in UK and Netherlands
Deadline : Varies (for each partner university)
Shell offers scholarships to international students for postgraduate taught degrees at the partner universities in UK and Netherlands. Applications are open for international students (including Pakistani students) for the courses starting in 2009.
Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund
The Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund (TSCSF) was established as a registered charity in 1997. Under various Masters programmes, TSCSF offers postgraduate students from developing countries the opportunity to study in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, and gain skills that will make a long-term contribution to the further development of their countries. The scholarships are known as Shell Centenary Scholarships (in the UK), Royal Dutch Shell Centenary Scholarships (in the NL).
Eligibility
An applicant should normally be:
* Aged 35 or under
* Nationals of and resident in any country other than Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States and intending to return and take up permanent residence there after completion of the proposed programme of study
* Intending to study a subject that will be of significant value in aiding the sustainable development of their home country
* Of sufficiently outstanding academic ability eg in the UK to have obtained a degree equivalent to a first class honours degree at a British University, in the NL to be able easily to obtain a place on the MSc programme
* Fluent in spoken and written English
* Neither a current nor former employee of the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies
It is the intention that the scholarships be widely geographically distributed. In each year a large number of countries will be represented. Scholarships will be awarded to those academically qualified applicants thought best able to contribute to the development of their home country by becoming leaders, decision-makers or opinion-formers. Preference will be given to those who have not yet had the opportunity to study in the UK and NL.
Each scholarship will cover tuition, accommodation, maintenance cost and a return airfare for the scholarship holder only.
Application Procedure
Scholarship application forms can only be obtained from the relevant universities. For details about Shell scholarships (deadline, application procedure and forms etc), please visit the relevant sections on the partner universities websites.
Partner Universities
Partners in the scheme are:
* University of Cambridge, UK
* Durham University, UK
* The University of Edinburgh, UK
* Imperial College London, UK
* University of Leeds, UK
* University of Oxford, UK
* University College London, UK
* Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
* Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands
* University of Twente, Netherlands.
These universities also contribute to the funding of scholarships.
For more details go to: http://www.shellscholar.org/home/index.html
[Europe] Master Scholarship in Mechatronic and Micro-Mechatronic Systems by Erasmus Mundus
The Erasmus Mundus Master in Mechatronic and Micro-Mechatronic Systems (EU4M) is a two-year, international Masters programme, in which three high-rated European universities participate. As a student, you will familiarize with the development and also the maintenance of systems which consist of a very high level of complexity (cars, airplanes, satellites, space laboratories, pace makers, micro-laboratories, mobile communication systems, self adaptive systems in optics, in robotics, ...).
During the program, you will work two years on universities in two different countries: Karlsruhe (Germany), Besançon (France) and Gijón (Spain). During the First Year identical lessons are given at each institution to bring the students up to the same level of knowledge. The Second Year has to be studied at one of the two other institutions. The theoretical lessons are combined with practical training from industry and research centers.
Deadline for applying is 31st January.
Lectures are given in the local languages French, German and/or Spanish. Language learning and integration into the society is supported by our successful TandemPlusSystem, where each third country student will work together with one local/european student and his mentor, a local professor. Besides earning a world-class qualification, you`ll have the chance to learn new languages and intercultural skills.
During your thesis work you will meet and work with professionals from various backgrounds and gather knowledge on a wide range of issues involved, you will also get a comprehensive EU perspective on mechatronic related technologies. This will help you develop a coherent and integrated approach that is applicable to a more global perspective as well.
Different grants are available for noneuropean scholars and for european and noneuropean students. If you need more information, please feel free to contact the coordinator or directly the contact person at one of the three partner institutions.
Non-european students can apply for Erasmus Mundus scholarship (21.000 € per year, awarded by the Master consortium). This request procedure is included in the EU4M Master Application Form. Deadline for applying is 31st January.
European students are not eligible for Erasmus Mundus scholarships. They can however apply for other grants such as Erasmus/Socrates. This action should be done separately from the EU4M Erasmus Mundus application procedure.
Non-european scholars can apply for Erasmus Mundus scholarship (13.000 € per a period of 3 months).
Please contact the EU4M Master Project Manager for any general question and the local university partner for specific questions.
For further details about application, please see the non-european scholars Section and Scholar admission page. http://www.uniovi.es/eu4m/EU4M_site/scholar.php
For more specific information about scholarships for students at each country check the website: http://www.uniovi.es/eu4m/EU4M_site/scholarships.php
[Singapore] The Singapore Government Undergraduate Scholarships 2009-2010
Deadline: 22nd December 2008
The Singapore Government awards the scholarship to Government-endorsed students from the other member countries of the ASEAN. Each Scholarship is for a full-time undergraduate degree course at the Nanyang Technological University, the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Management University. All disciplines except for Medicine and Dentistry are open to Scholars. The duration of each scholarships is for three or four years, depending on the discipline.
The award based on academic merit and places will allocated by open competition. If necessary, a one-year bridging or foundation programme, in addition to the undergraduate studies, will be provided.
To be eligible, a candidate must:
* Be a citizen in an ASEAN country (Except Singapore)
* Possess excellent academic records; and
* Have a good command of English
Candidates must meet the entry requirements for Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore, and Singapore Management University. A recipient of the Scholarship may not concurrently hold any other Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant or Award without prior approval of the Singapore Government. The Scholars are also expected to return to their countries upon graduation to contribute to the development of their countries.
The scholarship will cover tuition fees for the duration of the award, a living allowance of S$4,300 per annum, an accommodation allowance based on the different room rates at each university and one return economy class air ticket passage from his/her home country to Singapore for the duration of studies.
Applications must be endorsed and submitted by the Indonesian Department of National Education (Bureau of Planning and Foreign Cooperation) at Building C, 6th Floor, Jl. Jend.Sudirman, Senayan, Jakarta Pusat. Candidates are required to produce the following :
1. Certificate, endorsement by the former school, for graduated applicants;
2. Recommendation from the school principal, for applicants who are still in Grade 3 at SMU.
For more information on the Singapore Scholarships, Please contact Embassy in Jakarta:
Tel: 021-520 1489 / 5296 1433
Website: www.mfa.gov.sg/scp or write to:
The Singapore Scholarship
Technical Cooperation Directorate
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tanglin, Singapore 248163
Tel: (65) 6379 8000
Fax: (65) 6479 3357
E-Mail: mfa_scp@mfa.gov.sg
[UK] 12 PhD Studentships at University of Leeds
Fully-Funded International Research Scholarships (FIRS) Session 2009/10 at University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is pleased to offer at least twelve Fully-Funded International Research Scholarships (FIRS), which are available for high quality international students who will be commencing PhD research study from Session 2009/10 for study in any Faculty at the University. The Scholarships may be held for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. The Scholarships will provide full international fees together with a maintenance grant of £13,290 for Session 2009/10.
Eligibility Criteria - Applicants must:
* be liable to pay academic fees at the full international fee rate;
* have an offer of an academic place for PhD research study at the University of Leeds;
* be commencing PhD research study for the first time in Session 2009/10;
* not already hold a doctorate or equivalent qualification;
* not hold another Scholarship;
Application deadline is 31 January 2009
Successful candidates are likely to hold qualifications and experience that are equivalent to a UK First Class Honours Degree.
Application Process:
Application forms, regulations and guidance notes for completion of applications are available from the web address:
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/postgraduate_scholarships/irs-info.doc
Application forms are also available from the Postgraduate Scholarships Office or by email request (scholarships@leeds.ac.uk).
Completed application forms should be returned to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office by 31 January 2009.
Postgraduate Scholarships Office
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
Tel: +44 113 3434007
Email: scholarships@leeds.ac.uk
http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk
[Europe] Erasmus Mundus Scholarships in Agriculture and Rural Development
The Erasmus Mundus Programme of the European Uni0n supports the Agris Mundus Masters course.
Erasmus Mundus scholarships are offered for third countries selected candidates to the Agris Mundus course. For each student, the scholarship amounts 21,000 euros per academic year which covers the living costs, transportation costs and subscription fees.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. to be a citizen of a third country (all countries other than the 27 States of the European Uni0n and the associated states [Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway]),
2. not residing in any UE Member State or participating country, AND not having carried out his/her main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months the last five years in any of the UE Member States or participating countries, at the date of the application.
Application deadline is 20 January 2009
Warning ! Candidates are not allowed to apply to more than 3 Erasmus Mundus master courses for the same academic year.
The Agris Mundus consortium and the European Commission select who receives an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
The scholarship is managed by the Agris Mundus secretariat. Beneficiaries are required to order their flight ticket by themselves, from their home country.
Upon arrival in Europe, students are encouraged to open a bank account in the country where they attend the M1. They will receive a lump sum of 1500 euros to pay back the ticket and to facilitate their installation. This lump sum is a part of the scholarship, as well as the amount of the Agris Mundus fees (7500 euros per academic year). The remaining part of the scholarship will be transferred regularly on the students personal bank account. The solicitation for the scholarship is included in the application form.
Other Scholarships
Students who are admitted but who do not benefit of an Erasmus Mundus scholarship are encouraged to look by themselves for other sources of financial support. For this purpose, the secretariat can send them an estimate of the cost of the studies.
For more information visit: http://www.agrismundus.eu/agris-mundus/?id=63
Friday, November 21, 2008
[Australia] Rio Tinto Graduate Scholarship Fund 2009 for Indonesian Citizen
PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia in collaboration with Sampoerna Foundation provides one (1) qualified individual with the opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree in Science, Social Science or Commerce at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia.
Upon completing the program, scholar is under a (n+1) binding program with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia, where n = the number of years receiving the scholarship grant. The scholar must apply their knowledge and contribute significantly to PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia for (n+1) year.
CONDITIONS OF AWARD
The information contained in this document is intended for the Rio Tinto Scholarship Fund for the Graduate Program applicant:
I. Basic Eligibility
Applicant must satisfy ALL of the following conditions:
1. Indonesian citizen who is under 35 years of age when lodging the application.
2. Hold a local Bachelor’s degree from any discipline with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale).
3. Have a minimum of two-year full-time professional work experience after the completion of the undergraduate degree.
4. Submit the required English language requirement (TOEFL / IELTS) and the Graduate Admission Test as required by each program, after the applicant is selected as the scholarship finalist:
o International TOEFL with a minimum score of 577 (PBT) or 233 (CBT) or 90 (IBT), OR
o International English Language System Testing (IELTS) of minimum 6.5
5. Adhere with the scholarship rules and regulations, particularly in the (n+1) binding program with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia.
6. Currently did not enroll in graduate or post-graduate program, or obtained a Master’s degree or equivalent.
7. Did not enroll or graduate from an overseas tertiary institution, unless was on a full scholarship.
8. Do not receive other equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award.
9. Demonstrate that without the scholarship, applicant is not able to afford an Overseas Graduate Program.
Any applicant proves to have forged information in his/her application form or any of the documents attached therein will be immediately disqualified.
II. Further Requirements
Applicant also must:
1. Demonstrate leadership potential and interest in and commitment to community and national development.
2. Attend ALL stages of selection process.
3. Meet the requirements for obtaining a proper student visa upon acceptance for the scholarship.
4. Comply with the application for scholarship rules and regulations as stipulated by Sampoerna Foundation, PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia, partner institution, and the university.
III. Nature of award
1. The scholarship’s worth is approximately AUD 68,000.- depending on the program’s fee, for the duration of study.
This covers the following:
* Graduate Admission Test and TOEFL/IELTS reimbursement, one time only, based on original invoice, for the test taken no more than 6 months prior to the scholarship application;
* University application fee;
* Student visa application fee;
* Return airfares from Jakarta to Sydney;
* Tuition fees, for the duration of study;
* Living allowance, to support living costs during period of study;
* Literature allowance, to purchase textbooks required for study.
2. The scholarship is intended for full-time / regular class study only.
3. Scholarship recipient is not permitted to undertake any form of employment at any time during the course of study, unless such employment is allowed under the student visa obtained.
IV. How to Apply?
Download the application package (application, reference and health information forms) at http://www.sampoernafoundation.org/content/section/17/139/lang,en/ or obtained it from:
Sampoerna Foundation
Sampoerna Strategic Square
NorthTower, 26th – 27th Floor
Jl.. Jend. Sudirman Kavling 45
Jakarta12930
When submitting the application package, please write “Rio Tinto-S2” at the top right hand corner of the envelope. Sampoerna Foundation will consider the completed applications and will notify the short-listed applicants to attend the continuing stages of the selection process.
Interested applicants who meet the requirements must complete and return the application package by the deadline January 30, 2009 to Sampoerna Foundation office. E-mail applications will not be considered.
V. Further Information
Prospective applicants are advised to directly contact University of New South Wales (UNSW) directly or Australian Education Center (AEC) to find out about the admission process and requirements for an enrolment.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Scholarships for the Graduate Program in Economics and Finance at CEMFI, Madrid (Spain)
Scholarships for the Graduate Program in Economics and Finance at CEMFI, Madrid (Spain)
At CEMFI we train students for careers as professional or academic economists. Our graduates acquire the quantitative tools and research skills to work as economists in business, finance, government, and academia.
The basic graduate offering at CEMFI is its highly prestigious Master in Economics and Finance. Unlike many Master programs in the US and elsewhere, ours is self-contained and offers a well respected qualification.
CEMFI grants a subset of its Master students exemptions from the tuition fee and/or scholarships for living expenses amounting up to EUR 10,000 per year. They are granted according to academic merit. In previous years, the Fundación Carolina, in cooperation with the Fundación BBVA, has endowed several scholarships for Latin American students of the Master. If new grants are endowed, they will be announced on CEMFI`s web page.
An important distinguishing feature of our Master is that it lasts for two years, the second being essential for shaping the skills of our graduates. The first year consists of basic graduate coursework and some optional subjects. The second year includes specialized courses and research training through a Master thesis. Our ratio of students to faculty is between four and five. Thus we can devote a lot of attention to each student. This is particularly important for the Master thesis, where the faculty provides guidance to a unique degree.
Members of CEMFI`s faculty publish in top journals and are research leaders in their fields. They are also editors of prestigious journals and are key players at leading learned societies such as the European Economic Association and the Econometric Society.
Our Master students get very good jobs as economists. For example, in positions dealing with portfolio and risk management, macroeconomic forecasting, policy evaluation, or microeconomic consultancy. CEMFI has been building a reputation for more than 20 years and a degree from CEMFI provides a strong signal of quality, regularly confirmed by the market. Moreover, we run an experienced and efficient job placement service.
Students interested in furthering their research training, either because they aim for a professional career with a stronger research content or because they aim for an academic position, will continue to develop their research skills for another three years and complete the PhD program. Graduates from CEMFI`s PhD program have published papers from their dissertation in top journals and we have an excellent record in the PhD job market.
Admission to the PhD program at CEMFI is through the Master. All students admitted to the PhD program obtain a scholarship, either from an external source or from CEMFI. For more information on admission and scholarship applications, please visit: http://www.cemfi.es. For any queries, feel free to contact: admissions@cemfi.es.
Application has to be received by 6 April 2009.
sumber:http://rumahbeasiswa.com
Thursday, November 13, 2008
[Sweden] Beasiswa S3 Bidang Biologi di Karolinska Institutet
PhD Studentships in Biology at Karolinska Institutet
Dental research will be supported within the Graduate School to create a network between the four Institutions, and research from medical and other faculties. A key aim is that graduate students will gain insight into both biomedical and clinical research, which will contribute to the establishment of a translational research environment.
Within this framework 2 PhD studentships are available at the Center for Oral Biology, to investigate; Nerve-target interactions in teeth and bone. Neural growth factors and mineralization.
Project 1: Nerve growth factors and mineralization
This project will test the hypothesis that neurotrophic factors, in addition to their roles in innervation, influence mineralization during dentinogenesis and osteogenesis. If so, malfunctions associated with these factors could cause disturbances both in sensory nerve functions and in hard tissue formation.
Project 2: Cellular and biomolecular interactions of osteoadherin with neurotrophic factors
Mineralizing tissue cells are reported to synthesize and secrete neurotrophic factors, and it has been hypothesized that in addition to their role in neural development, these factors may influence hard tissue formation. Candidate molecules for such an interaction include the small leucine-rich family of proteoglycans (SLRPs), which are recognized as not only having a part to play in maintaining shape and providing biomechanical strength to organs and tissues, but also exhibit direct and indirect cell signaling properties. In turn this can affect cell recruitment, proliferation, migration and differentiation. This project will investigate in detail the cellular and biomolecular interactions of nerve growth factors with the only recognized hard tissue-specific SLRP reported to date, osteoadherin (OSAD).
For more detailed information on the projects www.ki.se/odont
Contact:
Professor Kaj Fried
+46 8 524 878 53
Kaj.Fried@ki.se
Dr Rachael Sugars
+ 46 8 746 02 35
Rachael.Sugars@ ki.se
Last date of application: 15th December 2008
sumber: http://rumahbeasiswa.com
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
[UK] British Chevening Award for the academic year 2009-2010
The Chevening scholarships are offered in over 150 countries and enable talented graduates and young professionals to become familiar with the UK and gain skills which will benefit their own countries.
The awards are included tuition, stipend, return airfares (economy class) and other allowances.
Support for scholars
Pre-departure English Course
English language training is included as part of the scholarship (if required) and candidates from outside Jakarta are supported during the period of the course. The language training is a full-time study and will be held in Jakarta. The candidate will need to obtain release from her/his employment for the duration of the course.
UK University Placement
Chevening is a self-placement programme. Students who are selected are responsible for making their own approaches to the UK university. We provide the facility in identifying the most suitable university and course if students wish to receive help or advice.
Students are required to apply to 3 universities in the UK.
Briefing
Successful candidates will be invited to attend a briefing. The briefing will cover:
* Terms and condition of the awards
* Introduction to Education UK
* How to make an application and choose a suitable course
Prior to their departure, scholars will be invited to attend a pre-departure briefing. The briefing will cover:
* Customs and immigration procedures
* Studying and living in the UK
* Finding accommodation
* Information concerning travel
* Payment
* Opening Bank Account
* Welfare
Scholars also will be invited to an individual briefing/meeting with a Chevening officer. They will have the chance to discuss any issues concerning their scholarship and life overseas.
How to apply
Find out more about how to apply at the requirement page.
Online Application
Application Deadline: 30 November 2008
[USA] Asia Pacific Leadership Program Fellowship 2009-2010
Fellowships for 2009-2010 Asia Pacific Leadership Program
New Fellowships Available
The East-West Center is pleased to announce new fellowships for the Asia Pacific Leadership Program for 2009-10. Entering its eight year, the Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP) is the center of excellence for leadership education in the Asia Pacific region. The APLP is a graduate certificate program combining the development of regional expertise with the enhancement of individual leadership capacity. Based at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, the program has created a network of dynamic leaders in 48 countries who are helping to build a peaceful, prosperous and just Asia Pacific community. All participants receive an APLP Entrance Fellowship valued at approximately $15,000.
Participants
The Asia Pacific Leadership Program seeks outstanding individuals with proven leadership experience or high leadership potential from across the Asia Pacific region, North America and beyond. All participants have at least a Bachelors degree with the majority having graduate degrees as well. At least 20 countries are represented in each cohort. APLP Fellows come together from all walks of life, including areas as diverse as government, business, NGOs, health sciences, media, monastic orders, and education.
APLP participants will gain broad regional perspectives, become knowledgeable about the critical challenges facing the Asia Pacific region, and be trained to exercise leadership and promote cooperation. The APLP empowers leaders with the knowledge, skills, experiences, and supportive community needed to successfully navigate personal and regional change in the 21st century.
Recruitment for 2009-10 is open. Places are limited. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp
Application Forms and Fellowships
For more information about the Asia Pacific Leadership Program, as well as application forms and fellowship opportunities, please visit our website at: www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp or email: aplp[a-t]eastwestcenter.org.
The application deadline is December 1, 2008. Fellowships begin in August 2009.
[New Zealand] PhD Scholarship in Genetic Programming for Data Mining Tasks - Victoria University of Wellington
PhD Scholarship in Genetic Programming for Data Mining Tasks
Genetic Programming and Evolutionary Computing research group
Background
The Genetic Programming and Evolutionary Computing research group at Victoria University of Wellington was recently awarded a large research grant in Genetic Programming (GP) for data mining tasks by the Marsden Fund of New Zealand (similar to the National Science Foundation in USA). We are looking for a good PhD student in this field. The grant will provide full funding for the student to cover the tuition fees, living allowance, and travel cost.
The Project
Data mining tasks arise in a wide variety of practical situations, ranging from classification to regression, clustering, and optimisation tasks. Since the 1990s, genetic programming (GP) has become a promising approach to building reliable data mining models quickly and automatically. GP uses ideas analogous to biological evolution to search the space of possible models to evolve a good solution for a particular task. GP has been applied to many data mining tasks and achieved some success. However, there are still limitations in program structures, representations, genetic operators, search algorithms and theoretical foundations in GP that restrict GP for difficult data mining tasks.
Applicants are invited from excellent and enthusiastic students wishing to undertake a PhD in this area. The successful applicant will extend the current research and address the methodological/theoretical issues in GP and/or a real-world engineering applications in data mining using GP and related evolutionary learning techniques.
The Student
Applications from both domestic and international students are invited. A strong background in C/C++/Java programming and a basic background in machine learning and pattern recognition are required. A good background in genetic programming, evolutionary computing, neural networks, statistics, or statistics/operations research is desired. Students should have a first class Honour or a Masters degree in computer science.
Closing date: 1 May 2009
Contact
Dr Mengjie Zhang
mengjie.zhang[a-t]mcs.vuw.ac.nz
http://homepages.mcs.vuw.ac.nz/~mengjie/
Saturday, October 18, 2008
[USA] Master Programme in Advance Management Studies at JAIMS
THE FUJITSU ASIA PACIFIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
A full-tuition Scholarship For Management Training in Hawaii.
Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace, established the Fujitsu Asia Pacific Scholarship Program in 1985. The Scholarship was established to enhance international understanding and cross-cultural communication through management education and training. Fujitsu is committed to promoting the development of both technology and human resources at global level.
East-West Knowledge Leader Program (EWKLP)
An intensive three-month Graduate diploma program at JAIMS in Honolulu, Hawaii. JAIMS is a nonprofit postgraduate institute that has been a pioneer in intercultural management education since 1972. Over 22,000 participants from 59 countries have come to JAIMS to learn skill essential for success in the international arena.
JAIMS
* Intercultural Business Leadership
* Global Marketing
* Cross-Cultural negotiation and Problem-solving
* Business Plan Development and Entrepreneurship
* Business Communication
* One-week field study in Japan
Program Information: www.jaims.org
Application Deadline: January 31st, 2009
Please send your application letter and CV to:
PT. FUJITSU INDONESIA
Wisma Kyoei Prince 10thFloor
Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav.3-4
Jakarta 10220
Indonesia
Attn: Mr. Raditya Padmawangsa
Ms. Ella Lamzia
E-mail: scholarship@id.fujitsu.com
Scholarship information: www.fujitsu.com/scholarship
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[Malaysia] Undergraduate Scholarship in Various Major at Universiti Teknologi Petronas
The application for Undergraduate Programmes is open.
Deadline for July 2009 intake is on the 3rd of March 2009.
The Government of Indonesia through its Oil and Gas Department or MIGAS and The National Education Department or Depdiknas in collaboration with Petronas is offering full time scholarships for studies in Malaysia towards the following degrees :
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS)
1. Electrical & Electronic Engineering
2. Mechanical Engineering
3. Chemical Engineering
4. Civil Engineering
5. Petroleum Engineering
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (HONOURS)
1. Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
2. Business Information System (BIS)
General selection criteria are as follows;
1. Age Not exceeding 23 years old on date of application
2. Marital Status Single
3. Academic Qualification Must have passed High School Level Examination (GCE O`Level/ SMA equivalent), and / or Tes Potensi Akademik from major universities in Indonesia
4. Language Proficiency Good command of English (oral & written)
5. Course of Study To follow any one of the above courses offered by Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
The scholarships are offered to students to further their education and upon completion to serve either with Petronas or the Government of Indonesia in any of the designated departments, subsidiaries, companies, organizations or institutions for a period to be agreed upon.
Kindly download and complete the UTP Application Form (attached in this email) which can be obtained from the website at www.utp.edu.my, completed application form need to be submitted with your latest (non returnable) passport size photograph together with your contact number, address, curriculum vitae and relevant copies of full academic report to:
Petronas Representative Office Indonesia
Level 27, Citibank Tower
Bapindo Plaza
Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 54-55
Jakarta 12190
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Top Ten Tips for Winning Scholarship Application
1. Apply only if you are eligible. Read all the scholarship requirements and directions carefully. Make sure you are eligible before you send in your application.
2. Complete the application in full. If a question does not apply to you, note that on the application. Do not leave a question blank. Be sure to supply all additional supporting materials, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, and essays.
3. Follow directions. Provide everything that is required. However, do not supply things that are not requested--you could be disqualified.
4. Neatness counts. Always type your application, or if you must print do so neatly and legibly. Make a couple of photocopies of all the forms before you fill them out. Use the copies as working drafts as you develop your application packet.
5. Write an essay that makes a strong impression. The key to writing a strong essay is to be personal and specific. Include concrete details to make your experience come alive: the who, what, where, and when of your topic. The simplest experience can be monumental if you honestly present how you were affected.
6. Watch all deadlines. To help keep yourself on track, impose your own deadline that is at least two weeks prior to the official deadline. Use the buffer time to make sure everything is ready on time. Do not rely on extensions--very few scholarship providers allow them at all.
7. Make sure your application gets where it needs to go. Put your name (and Social Security number, if applicable) on all pages of the application. Pieces of your application may get lost unless they are clearly identified.
8. Keep a back-up file in case anything goes wrong. Before sending the application, make a copy of the entire packet. If your application goes astray, you will be able to reproduce it quickly.
9. Give it a final once-over. Proofread the entire application carefully. Be on the lookout for misspelled words or grammatical errors. Ask a friend, teacher, or parent to proofread it as well.
10. Ask for help if you need it. If you have problems with the application, do not hesitate to call the funding organization
Note: It is also important to make sure your letters of recommendation are addressed to the organization whose scholarship you are applying for, and that they are current.
sumber: www.bursabeasiswa.com
Monday, September 22, 2008
Beasiswa Indonesia English Language Study Program (IELSP)
Di bawah ini adalah informasi beasiswa Indonesia English Language Study Program (IELSP) untuk belajar Bahasa Inggris (English for Academic Purposes) dalam program immersion dalam kelas-kelas internasional selama 8 minggu di universitas ternama di Amerika Serikat. Program ini diperuntukkan bagi mahasiswa S1 (masih aktif – belum sidang kelulusan) dari berbagai jurusan dari universitas manapun di seluruh Indonesia. Deadline aplikasi adalah tanggal 20 November 2008 – dan ini merupakan kesempatan terakhir (seleksi terakhir).
INDONESIA ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDY PROGRAM (IELSP)
“Frequently Asked Questions”
1. Apakah IELSP itu?
Indonesia English Language Study Program adalah program beasiswa yang menawarkan kesempatan untuk mengikuti kursus Bahasa Inggris di universitas- universitas di Amerika Serikat selama 8 (delapan) minggu.
Program ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan Bahasa Inggris peserta, khususnya dalam English for Academic Purposes. Selain itu, peserta akan memiliki kesempatan untuk mempelajari secara langsung kebudayaan dan masyarakat Amerika Serikat karena peserta akan mengikuti program immersion dalam kelas internasional dimana mereka akan bergabung dengan peserta lain dari berbagai bangsa dan negara. Dalam program ini, peserta tidak hanya akan belajar Bahasa Inggris, namun juga akan mengikuti berbagai program kultural yang akan memberikan pengalaman yang sangat berharga.
2. Siapa yang berhak mendaftar?
IELSP terbuka untuk mereka yang berumur 19 – 24 tahun dan masih aktif sebagai mahasiswa S1 minimal tahun ketiga (semester 5 keatas) di perguruan tinggi mana pun di Indonesia dari berbagai jurusan (belum menempuh sidang kelulusan/skripsi) . Pendaftar juga harus memiliki kemampuan Bahasa Inggris yang baik yang ditunjukkan dengan nilai TOEFL® baik International TOEFL® atau TOEFL® ITP minimal 450. Peserta terpilih juga harus bersedia untuk meninggalkan kuliah di tanah air selama 8 minggu karena akan mengikuti kursus intensif di Amerika Serikat selama waktu tersebut.
3. Apa saja persyaratannya?
- berumur 19 – 24 tahun, dan
- aktif sebagai mahasiswa S1 minimal tahun ketiga (semester 5 keatas) di perguruan tinggi manapun di seluruh Indonesia (BELUM DINYATAKAN LULUS/MENEMPUH SIDANG KELULUSAN)
- memiliki kemampuan Bahasa Inggris yang baik yang ditunjukkan dengan nilai TOEFL® baik International TOEFL® atau TOEFL® ITP minimal 450 (bukan Prediction Test)
- memiliki prestasi akademik yang baik
- aktif dalam berbagai kegiatan atau organisasi
- memiliki komitmen penuh untuk segera kembali ke tanah air segera setelah program ini selesai
- tidak memiliki pengalaman belajar di Amerika Serikat atau negara lain selain Indonesia
- memiliki sifat-sifat: aktif, mandiri, bertanggung jawab, percaya diri dan berpikiran luas.
- Menguasai komputer
4. Bagaimana cara mendaftar?
Untuk mendaftar, dapat mengambil formulir di kantor Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF), Menara Imperium Lt. 28 Suite B, Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav 1, Jakarta 12980. Formulir juga dapat di-download dari website IIEF di http://www.iief.or. id. Formulir boleh di fotokopi.
5. Dokumen apa saja yang harus disertakan dalam formulir pendaftaran?
Pendaftar harus melampirkan dokumen-dokumen berikut dalam formulir pendaftaran yang telah dilengkapi:
- 1 (satu) buah pasfoto berwarna ukuran 4×6
- 1 (satu) buah fotokopi Kartu Identitas (KTP)
- 1 (satu) buah surat keterangan resmi dari universitas bahwa yang bersangkutan masih aktif terdaftar di universitas tersebut
- transkrip nilai dari semester 1
- 1 (satu) buah fotokopi Ijazah SMA (tidak perlu diterjemahkan)
- 1 (satu) buah fotokopi Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar (STTB) SMA (tidak perlu diterjemahkan)
- 1 (satu) buah Surat Referensi dari dosen di universitas – menggunakan form khusus yang terlampir dalam Formulir Pendaftaran. Form Referensi yang telah dilengkapi harap dimasukkan kedalam amplop tertutup dan disertakan bersama Formulir Pendaftaran yang telah dilengkapi. Surat Referensi dari Dosen Matakuliah Bahasa Inggris lebih baik.
- 1 (satu) buah fotokopi nilai TOEFL® (International TOEFL® atau TOEFL® ITP)
6. Formulir ditujukan ke mana?
Formulir yang telah dilengkapi dan disertai oleh dokumen persyaratan dialamatkan ke:
IELSP
Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF)
Menara Imperium Lt. 28 Suite B
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 1 Kuningan
Jakarta 12980
(harap menuliskan IELSP di sudut kiri atas amplop)
7. Kapan batas waktu pendaftaran?
Untuk Gelombang VI (terakhir), formulir yang telah dilengkapi dan disertai oleh dokumen persyaratan harus diterima oleh IIEF paling lambat tanggal 20 November 2008.
8. Apakah saya harus sudah memiliki paspor dan visa Amerika Serikat sebelum mendaftar?
Seseorang tidak perlu sudah memiliki paspor dan visa Amerika Serikat untuk bisa mendaftar. Jika terpilih, peserta akan diberikan waktu untuk mengurus paspor. Visa Amerika Serikat akan diurus oleh IIEF sebelum keberangkatan. Perhatian: Penerima beasiswa dijadualkan untuk berangkat ke Amerika Serikat pada bulan April/Mei/Juni/ Oktober 2009. (catatan: keputusan hasil seleksi tidak dapat diganggu gugat)
9. Apakah ada biaya tertentu yang harus saya bayar dalam program beasiswa ini?
Program ini merupakan beasiswa penuh, dan peserta tidak dipungut biaya apapun. Penerima beasiswa akan ditanggung seluruh biaya kecuali biaya pembuatan paspor.
10. Kemana saya harus bertanya untuk mendapatkan informasi?
Untuk informasi dapat menghubungi:
Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF)
Menara Imperium Lt. 28 Suite B
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 1 Kuningan Jakarta 12980
Telp: 021 – 831 7330,Fax: 021 – 831 7331 (pada jam kerja)
Email: scholarship@ iief.or.id
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Tips Mencari Profesor di Jepang
Ini adalah kerjaan awal yang mesti dilakukan sebelum apply beasiswa manapun. Pemberi beasiswa banyak yang mengharapkan pelamar sudah mempunyai professor pembimbing, bahkan ada yang mengharuskan punya professor pembimbing sebelum melamar beasiswa. Cara mencari professor pembimbing mesti di sesuaikan dengan bidang saudara. Carilah di web URL universitas - universitas Jepang, meskipun banyak URL Universitas Jepang yang di tulis dengan tulisan Jepang, tetapi ada banyak juga URL Universitas Jepang yang di tulis dengan bahasa Inggris.
Untuk list alamat URL Universitas Jepang, liat di www.kamalindo.com Selanjutnya setelah mendapatkan URL dan masuk ke web universitas, silahkan mencari daftar department yang ada di universitas tersebut dan carilah lab-lab yang ada di department tersebut. Di Jepang, nama laboratory adalah nama Professornya, seperti Tanaka Laboratory, Suzuki Laboratory, Kobayashi Laboratory dll. masing-masing laboratory mempunyai topik research macam macam. Dan disitulah saudara bisa menyesuaikan dengan minat riset dan bidang riset yang saudara ingin kerjakan nantinya. Jika saudara sudah merasa cocok dengan riset yang dilakukan di laboratory tersebut, saudara bisa menulis surat baik lewat e-mail, surat pos maupun fax ke Professor di lab tersebut.
Pekerjaan berat selanjutnya adalah, saudara mesti harus mempersiapkan bener bener bahasa yang baik, sopan santun dan grammar yang tepat untuk surat perkenalan pertama dengan Professor Jepang. Surat perkenalan ini bisa di tulis dengan bahasa Inggris, jika saudara belum menguasai bahasa Jepang. Perlu diingat bahwa orang Jepang adalah orang Timur yang masih memegang adat dan budaya sopan santun yang tinggi. Hal ini sangat berbeda sekali dengan orang orang Barat, yang "to the point". Saudara mesti hati-hati dalam bersopan santun untuk menulis surat perkenalan ini.
Dalam surat perkenalan pertama, tulislah introduction tentang saudara, background saudara (seperti layaknya CV, tetapi lebih mengarah ke history of education, research yang pernah saudara lakukan, apa yang telah saudara raih dalam research tersebut, dan research apa yang saudara ingin kerjakan nantinya (yang menjadi impian saudara)).
Selanjutnya utarakanlah niat saudara untuk bergabung dengan laboratory tersebut, saudara berminat untuk mempelajari ini itu (mesti saudara kemukakan). Bikinlah upaya sang professor tertarik dengan research yang saudara ingin kerjakan nantinya. Hal ini tidaklah mudah, bagi orang - orang yang belum terbiasa melakukan riset. Tetapi bukankah kita semua pernah melakukan riset sewaktu pengerjaan skripsi / thesis.
E-mail selanjutnya terserah saudara, bagaimana saudara bisa meyakinkan professor Jepang, supaya beliau bersedia menerima. Pada dasarnya Professor Jepang tidaklah keberatan untuk menerima saudara, hanya apakah ada dana atau sponsor jika saudara bergabung ke labnya, itulah yang sering di tanyakan oleh Professor Jepang, jika anda mengungkapkan keinginan saudara untuk bergabung dengannya.
Untuk yang sedang akan apply beasiswa - beasiswa yang disediakan oleh foundation / organisasi, company swasta, pemda dll,(seperti beasiswa Panasonic/matsushita, hitachi, Okazaki, JICA, Inpex dll, lihat di (www.kamalindo.com) maka saudara bisa mengutarakannya dengan mudah, bahwa saudara akan test untuk mendapatkan beasiswa untuk melanjutkan kuliah di Jepang.
Selanjutnya saudara butuh rekomendasi dari Professor jepang. Kebanyakan Professor tidak keberatan pula untuk menuliskan rekomendasi dan mengirimkannya ke saudara. (surat rekomendasi berisi bahwa Professor tersebut bersedia menjadi pembimbing, dan professor tsb interest dengan riset yang saudara ajukan dll), isi dari surat rekomendasi ini tergantung professor, tidak ada format khusus yang mensyaratkannya.
Professor Jepang, lebih sering menulis surat rekomendasi ini dalam tulisan tangan (tulisan kanji, yang kita hampir tidak bisa membacanya, kecuali orang jepang asli). Surat rekomendasi yang telah saudara dapatkan, bisa saudara lampirkan dalam melamar berbagai beasiswa yang saudara ingin ikuti.
Jika hubungan saudara dengan Professor sudah sedemikian eratnya, saudara bisa meminta supaya beliau merekomendasikan saudara ke Monbusho = Depdikbud jepang, (lewat universitas Professor tersebut).
Informasi tambahan :
1. Masih banyak Professor Jepang yang tidak lancar berbahasa inggris sehingga ada kemungkinan surat - surat saudara tidak di balas. Sebenarnya bisa tetapi untuk membalasnya mereka butuh waktu, sehingga surat saudara tidak di tanggapi sama sekali.
2. Untuk Professor yang sangat sibuk sekali, surat surat saudara yang masuk kadang tidak di tanggapi/tidak di balas. Kalaupun di balas, entah berapa bulan kemudian. Untuk itu, jikalau belum ada balasan dari Professor, jangan kuatir, saudara bisa mencoba menulis ke Professor yang lain. Masih banyak Professor Jepang yang lainnya.
3. Rajin - rajinlah membuka web web universitas Jepang.
4. Usahakan dalam mencari professor pembimbing adalah dari Universitas negeri.
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
How to get scholarship, step by step
Dear all,
Since many people asked me for some tips on how to get scholarship, I think I just write it down for everyone. Remember, this is what I think and what happened to me. This is does not mean that the content is absolute truth.
How to get scholarship, step by step
1. Lay an eye to particular scholarship.
I usually look at scholarship advertisment. If I found it interested, then I will apply. Although it is possible to find the department where you want to study first then apply the scholarship, I don`t do that because usually the nominal of scholarship is small. I am only interested to fully funding scholarship. Some scholarship, however, request you to apply officially to university and get accepted before apply the scholarship (mostly European scholarship I think)
2. Get the scholarship form and read it carefully
Make sure that you are elligible to the scholarship, you are within the age range, the topic you want is included, your background is acceptable etc. Some scholarship is mainly for gov. employee, some are for age 35 and below, you fulfil the minimum language requirements etc.
3. Find the university you want to go
Make sure that you know where you want to go. Only very few scholarship that just want you to write down what subject you want to do and you can choose the university later. Again, check the requirements carefully
4. Collecting the requirement
Be very careful with the requirement. If it requires international TOEFL/IELTS, then do it. If it is not specified, better ask than sorry. If it asked for 2 recommendations, get two, some even specifically asked for direct supervisor, make sure you get it as well. Some scholarship request you to develop contact with the department you want to study, then try to get it.
5. Make sure that your application is "selling"
Imagine yourself the person who need to select which application is acceptable, which is not. That person need to look hundreds and maybe thousands of application. Make sure that your application is neat, clear, concise, to the point and rich instead making it a flowery boring story that nobody want to finish reading it. Think, what is your strong point that makes you different from others, what is the founder agenda etc. Also make sure that when they say one page explanation, it`s one page. Try to put as much related information in the limited space
6. Pay attention to deadline
Things to consider:
1. Scholarship cost lots of money. Think that it is the founder investing the money on you. What can you give them in return. Therefore you must have a clear idea why you want to take the degree, why it is important for you to take that degree, what your future plan is, how the degree will support your plan, what is the benefit of your degree and knowledge for you, for your office, for your country and for the founder. Remember, no need to bluffing and saying things like "solving poverty problem in Indonesia" but be more specific and achievable such enhancing teaching language curriculum in University ABC, particularly in terms of develooping comprehensive student learning by doing approach. You must have the confidence that you need the degree, you can do it, and you can implement your knowledge in your work
2. Master and above degree is not a path to get a job. I was wrong and tought master is sellable to get a better job. To some extend yes, but it is actually wiser to think that master should be used to enhance your qualification at work. Therefore, make sure that your educational background, your work and your proposed study are matched, or at least try to matched them
3. Have confidence. Technically, passing the administration selection is the most difficult part. Possibility for a person to pass interview is much higher than passing the administration part. If you keep failing in the interview part, means that you are not really clear about your own proposed study (or you can`t express it well). During the interview, make sure that it is you that lead the interview, you should elaborate each question, and it is quite important to be original. Sometimes it looks nice if you quote from other sources (to make you look smarter). I like to quote Confucius saying during interview. During my interview for ASF, the major question was, "why do you want to this topic, and why you do it in South China? ." The answer: "Majority of research in this issue discuss the problems that occur in North China. If I do it in the north like other scholars, what will be my additional value? The project will use new approach in looking at the China`s one child policy beyond the common pattern where instead of comparing single and non single child, I compare male and female single child. That is my scholarly contribution for the discourse. Later one of the professor said that he is very impress with that answer, because they looking for original approach. So, make sure that you have the confidence, you have the educational background in that issue, and you seems know what you are going to do,
4. Get the requirements they want
Make sure that you can fulfil all the requirements. It is very useful if you have some additional things that you can offer. In my situation, I get involve with lots of social organisations dealing with HIV, drug abuse, community empowerment etc. Since I am doing social studies, these are very positive addition for my applications. Trainings, seminars, articles are important too.
Hope that the info are useful.
Anggiet
www.rumahbeasiswa.com : Pusat Informasi Beasiswa S1, Beasiswa S2, Beasiswa S3, dan Info Lowongan Kerja
Tips for Writing Letters of Recommendation
From Tara Kuther, Ph.D.
As a college professor, many students approach me for letters of recommendation. Writing these letters is one of the most challenging aspects of my job. How do you fit a comprehensive profile and assessment of a student into a 1-2 page letter? How do you ensure that students provide you with all the relevant information that will help you to write the best letter than you can? How do you protect yourself from liability in writing letters of recommendation? This article takes a closer look at tips to help you in writing letters of recommendation.
Inform Students
Students tend to be uninformed about their needs and responsibilities in seeking letters of recommendation. Guide students by providing them with a detailed list of what will assist you in writing a letter on their behalf.
Many professors create a handout or web page listing the desired information. Here are some suggestions:
* Explain the purpose of the letter
* Desired focus of the letter (e.g., discuss my research skills and experiences in your lab, or discuss my responsibilities as a teaching assistant in your class)
* Useful skills (e.g., computer, statistical, or interpersonal skills)
* Related experiences (extracurricular, work experience, clubs, volunteer work)
* Courses taken with the faculty member, with grades and sample work (e.g., term paper)
* Reasons for pursing graduate study
* Resume
* Transcript
Think About It
Do not immediately agree to write a letter on behalf of a student. Instead, take a little bit of time to think about it and reflect on your experiences with the student.
Be Honest
If you don`t know a student well or cannot write a positive letter on his or her behalf, explain your reservations to inform the applicant. If he or she insists, you can either refuse, write a neutral letter, or include negative evaluations with supporting behavioral examples.
Get Permission
Obtain the student`s written permission (the signed recommendation form included in admissions packets for most graduate programs is suitable)
Be Specific
Use specific examples to support your statements. Specific examples will enhance the value of positive comments and will protect you from legal action. If you choose to include unfavorable information, you must include specific examples to illustrate your point.
Organize the Letter
An effective letter of recommendation is structured. Begin your letter by indicating for whom you are writing, what they are applying to, and an overview of the tone of the letter. Indicate to what extent and length of time you have known the student. Your next step should be to review grades and your records regarding the student.
Next, provide specific examples that illustrate the student`s intellectual ability, capacity for independent and original thought, knowledge of the field, or attitude and motivation. Close by reiterating your overall recommendation and its strength.
Beware of Ambiguity
Letters of recommendation tend to be overwhelmingly positive. Because most letters are inflated, readers examine them as if they were written in code. Recommendation letters thus become a projective test wherein any ambiguity is questioned. Any equivocal information might be interpreted in a negative light, even if you did not intend so.
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Scholarship Interview Tips
Before The Interview
Prepare in advance.
Ahead of time, consider the purpose of the interview. Review your UC application for admission as it may be brought up during your interview. Create mock questions you think might be asked. When formulating your answers, remember to emphasize your strengths.
Practice your interview skills with a friend.
Review your interview skills aloud with someone and brainstorm hypothetical situations the interview may encompass. Ask your friend to count the number of times you say "like" and "you know" to make sure you aren`t overusing such filler phrases.
Consider bringing letters of recommendation.
Letters of recommendation are optional. Submit them to your interviewer at the time of your interview. (Letters of recommendation sent to the office may not be considered.)
The Interview
Dress appropriately.
Dress comfortably for your interview, but not too casually. Rule of thumb: wear business casual and no more than two colors. If you are interviewing on the UC Berkeley campus, wear walking shoes.
Arrive on time.
Create a positive first impression by arriving on time.
Monitor your body language.
Good posture gives a confident impression. Keep your hands in your lap or on the table to seem calm rather than touching your hair and face.
Monitor your speech.
Answer in complete sentences when possible, avoiding interjections of "uhm", "like", and "you know". When asked a yes/no question, follow up with a brief, interesting detail that the interviewer might remember. If you don`t understand a question, it`s perfectly acceptable to ask the interviewer to rephrase or repeat the question.
Make eye contact.
Make eye contact throughout the interview. Avoid looking at the floor or ceiling while listening and speaking.
Volunteer information.
When offering information during an interview, remember that it`s the interviewer`s job to decide what`s pertinent and what`s not. It`s your job to "flesh out" your application with details that will convince the interviewer of your strengths. Prepare answers to questions you think might highlight desirable qualities or accomplishments. Phrase what you say about yourself positively. If you are asked why you performed poorly in the sciences, emphasize your talent in creative writing, for example, instead of enumerating excuses.
Be prepared with a good close. At the end of the interview, you may be asked whether you have questions or something to add. You can ask a question, add information that you prepared before the interview, or follow up on a topic covered during the interview itself. Good closure shows that you have been engaged in the exchange. Thank the interviewer for giving you the opportunity to meet and make a timely exit, i.e. avoid running out, but also refrain from lingering.
What to avoid.
Don`t ...
* chew gum
* tell sob stories
* yawn
* look at your watch
* appear bored
* fidget
Source: UC Berkeley Financial Aid Office Website
