Commonwealth Scholarships Program

The Commonwealth Learning Scholarships (CLS) Program commenced in 2004. As of 1 January 2008, the program is known as the Commonwealth Scholarships Program. The policy objectives of the program are to facilitate choice in higher education and to increase higher education participation by students from low socio-economic status backgrounds, particularly Indigenous students and students from regional and remote areas.

Under the program, higher education providers assess applicants and approve scholarship recipients in accordance with broad guidelines as determined by the Minister for Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). The scholarships are not treated as income for Social Security and Veterans Affairs pensions and allowances, or for ABSTUDY.

2008-09 Budget Announcements

The Commonwealth Scholarships Program has substantially expanded as a result of the Scholarships for a Competitive Future measure announced in the 2008-09 Budget. This measure doubles the number of available scholarships to 88,000 by 2012. This most recent expansion of Commonwealth Scholarships follows an increase in the number of new Commonwealth Scholarships in 2008 from 8,500 to 12,900.

Two new scholarship categories will be introduced in 2009:

• National Priority Scholarships (NPS) targeting undergraduate students enrolling in priority disciplines; and
• National Accommodation Scholarships (NAS) for students relocating interstate to study specialist courses not available near their home.

Applying for Scholarships:

The Commonwealth Scholarships program is administered on behalf of the Australian Government by eligible higher education providers. Providers are responsible for conducting their own application and selection procedures on the basis of guidelines issued by the Commonwealth. Potential applicants need to direct their enquiries on application procedures, deadlines, etc to the higher education provider where they are studying or plan to study.

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Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (CECS)

Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (CAS)

Indigenous Access Scholarships (IAS)

Indigenous Enabling Scholarships (IES)

Associate Degree Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (2008)

Commonwealth Scholarships Allocations and Grant Amounts for 2008

Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (CECS)

Many students from low socio-economic status backgrounds and Indigenous students face particular challenges in meeting their education costs. Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (CECS) have been introduced to provide such students with a scholarship of $2,162 in 2008 (indexed annually) per year for up to four years to assist with their education costs. Higher education providers must ensure a fair proportion of scholarships are awarded to Indigenous students.

Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (CAS)

The cost of accommodation can be a significant burden for students from regional and remote areas who need to move away from home to commence higher education. Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (CAS) provide selected students from low socio-economic backgrounds from regional and remote areas with a scholarship of $4,324 in 2008 (indexed annually) per year for up to four years to assist them with accommodation costs when they move to undertake higher education.

In determining whether an applicant has come from a regional or remote area, higher education providers should use the Australian Standard Geographic Classification (ASGC) Remoteness Areas classification. Applicants from localities other than those belonging to the Major Cities of Australia classification may be eligible for a scholarship. The following document provides a quick look-up tool by postcode.

Australian Standard Geographical Classification (ASGC) Remoteness Postcode Look-up Tool

Indigenous Access Scholarships (IAS)

From 2008 funding is provided for 1,000 Indigenous Access Scholarships (IAS), valued at $4,080 in 2008 (indexed annually), to further improve higher education access for Indigenous people. This initiative provides assistance to Indigenous Australians wishing to access higher education, particularly those who need to relocate from rural and remote areas to access an approved higher education enabling course or an undergraduate course.

Each provider awarding an IAS to a student must provide the student with an on-going Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS) and, where eligible, a Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (CAS).

Indigenous Enabling Scholarships (IES)

Indigenous Enabling Scholarships (IES) provide funding for up to an additional year for Indigenous students to undertake eligible higher education enabling courses through the provision of up to 700 Commonwealth Education Scholarships (CECS) and 210 Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (CAS). In Indigenous Enabling CECS is valued at up to $2,162 in 2008, and an Indigenous Enabling CAS is valued at up to $4,324 in 2008. Both scholarships are indexed annually.

For the purposes of Commonwealth Scholarship funding an eligible enabling course has been defined as a course which, in addition to meeting the requirements of an enabling course as defined in Schedule 1 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003, is

• of at least ten weeks duration (full-time);
• provides a pathway into an undergraduate course; and
• does not fast-track an undergraduate degree.

Associate Degree Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarships expanded in 2008 to include provision for 2,000 Commonwealth Scholarships (1,025 Commonwealth Education Scholarships (CECS) and 975 Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (CAS)) for students to study for a two year associate degree course.

The intent of this initiative is to encourage alternative pathways into higher education particularly targeting those students who otherwise may not have been able to pursue higher education.

Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (2008)

Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (2008) (Refer to Chapter 2 for Commonwealth Learning Scholarships)

City University First Year Undergraduate Scholarships 2008-09

Guidance Notes
By completing the application form, you will automatically be considered for all first year scholarships and bursaries on offer: excluding the City University Bursary and academic prizes. Please note that some of thescholarships and bursaries on offer have different eligibility criteria. Short-listed applicants will be interviewed for the relevant bursary/scholarship. Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing as to the result of their application. Successful applicants will be expected to attend a University wide Scholarships evening in December. If you are unsure whether you meet the criteria for any of these
scholarships, contact the Student Centre on 020 7040 7040 for more information or visit the following
website: www.city.ac.uk/studentcentre
Worshipful Company of Saddlers Bursaries (2)
These bursaries are valued at £1000 per year and are open to students who completed post 16
education in the borough of Islington. This will be paid each year following successful completion
each year. First Year UG

The Worshipful Company of Needlemakers Award
This award is valued at £1000 and tenable for one year and is open to Home students in the first
year of a full time undergraduate degree at City University. First Year UG

The Shirley Robson Memorial Scholarship
This award is valued at £1000 and tenable for one year and is open to Home students studying a
music degree at City University. Any Year UG

Application Checklist
Before submitting your application, please check the following:
All questions from sections 1-7 have been answered
Your supporting statement is completed and attached
You have provided a copy of your ‘Student Support Statement’ or ‘Bursary Notification Letter’
You have provided a copy of your passport
You have signed and dated the Applicant’s Declaration
You are aware that there is an expectation for successful applicants to attend the Scholarship
Awards Ceremony in December

Closing Date
Please return the form by 5.00pm, Friday 24th
October 2008 to the Student Centre

City University
Northampton Square
London EC1V 0HB
Tel: + 44 (0)20 7040 7040
Fax: + 44 (0)20 7040 6030
fundsservice@city.ac.uk
www.city.ac.uk/studentcentre

Top US MBA in Dubai

HULT International Business School - A gateway to your global career Study in Dubai, Boston and Shanghai.

Throughout the year, Hult admissions counselors will travel around the world on MBA Tours to meet with prospective students. You are encouraged to come and find out more about Hult’s accelerated one-year MBA. Please email Admissions@hult.edu for more details or to schedule a personal interview with an admissions counselor.

Financial Aid

An MBA is a significant investment; however, Hult makes it easy for you to afford your MBA. Not only is our program one of the most cost-effective relative to other MBA programs, it is condensed into one year, which minimizes opportunity costs. We work with you to find the most beneficial funding options. These options include scholarships, fellowships and education loans.

Scholarship

Hult offers a range of merit-based scholarships to reduce the tuition cost. Scholarsips are available to all students regardless of citizenship. To be considered for these scholarships, we encourage you to apply in an early round. Scholarships are made only to accepted students who meet special criteria, usually having to do with personal, academic or professional achievements.

Fellowships

A limited number of merit-based fellowships are available to accepted students. These fellowships offer students the opportunity to work with our faculty and staff at Hult International Business School for approximately eight hours per week. The numbers of fellowships vary from year to year, and fellowships are typically around USD3,000.

Education Loans

Students requiring financing for their tuition costs have three main loan options:

Bank loan

Financial institutions in many countries offer education financing, especially for local citizens wishing to pursue an MBA. These loans are typically repayable after completion of the course, although other terms vary widely. We are happy to work with students to help them identify suitable financial institutions to apply for these loans.

Erika loan

Hult has established a partnership with Erika Finance, a loan program set up specifically for international students. Rates are fixed at 5 percent over five years. The loans are typically offered over five years with repayment starting six months after graduation.

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) loan*

Hult has a partnership with the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA), a popular credit-based loan program with fixed and variable interest rates available. MEFA loans are available to international students who have a credit-worthy U.S. citizen or permanent resident as a co-applicant. See more at www.mefa.org

Around 50 percent of all Hult students take an educational loan from either MEFA or Erika Finance. The average debt assumed by Hult graduates to complete their MBA is USD16,000.

* Boston program only

For further information visit the website

LippoBank Scholarship 2008 Intake

PT Bank Lippo Tbk ( “LB”), major investment company Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia, believes in the development of human capital in the Republic of Indonesia. In this regard, LB is pleased to scholarships and financial aid to deserving Indonesian students who intend to pursue their tertiary education in selected universities in Indonesia.

Thus, LB invites applications from high school graduates who wish to pursue bachelor program in the specialty areas of trade, finance, economic, accounting, computer sciences, mathematics, statistics and law.

The scholarship grant will be based on the merits of the applicant, including academic classes and school extracurricular activities. However, in order to provide opportunities for those who could face difficulties in financing their higher education, special attention will be given to applications from students who come from disadvantaged families financially.

I. Requirements:
LB Scholarship Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
(I) must be Indonesian citizens;
(Ii) should complete the application form;
(iii) grade point average to the National average result and points for the secondary school exam result should be 8.00 or higher;
(iv) should be able to prove that they are from disadvantaged families financially, showing an official letter from poverty, from local authorities and home electricity bill;
(c) do not currently receive any scholarship or other equivalent award;
(Vi) English;
(vii) must comply with all rules and regulations imposed by LB in connection with the programme of scholarships;
(viii) Accepted applicants must be willing to participate in any LB programmes and activities, such as the internship program at LB or any of its subsidiaries;
(x) Scholarship recipients are prohibited to work during the entire period of study.
(x) should fill in all the documents listed in the additional requirements and conditions. (Click for details)

II. Coverage of scholarships:
The scholarship covers the following:
(I) registration fee at the university, at which the recipient of scholarship students;
(ii) tuition fees, duration of training, not more than 4 (four) years, or 8 (eight) academic semester or less depending on the selected program. LB is not obliged to provide any additional funding or other assistance should scholarship recipient does not finish the course in time;
(iii) Living allowance to cover living expenses during the entire period of study;
(Iv) leadership allowance needed for research;
(c) Internet manual for access to the Internet for study purposes;
(Vi) personal computer;
(vii) study aids needed for the final year of study.

III. Payment of scholarship funds:
Scholarship funds should be allocated in the following agreements:
(I) tuition fees must be paid directly to the relevant University;
(ii) Others should be allocated directly to the recipients of scholarships.

Payment of such scholarship funds to be scholarship recipient possibilities:
(I) maintain a satisfactory academic constantly, and
(ii) perform all necessary functions and responsibilities.

IV. Vacation from school
Save for school holidays, scholarship recipients will not accept any interruption in the educational activity without obtaining prior written approval from LB.

V. PENALTIES
(I) if any of the recipients of scholarships decides to withdraw from the fellowship programme, such scholarship recipient must reimburse all funds spent and return all facilities provided during his / her participation in LB in the scholarship programme, including, but not limited to a personal computer;
(ii) any breach of duty, responsibility and any other requirements imposed by LB subject to penalty to be determined by LB and / or termination of funding scholarships.

VI. Duties and responsibilities
Throughout the period of training, scholarship recipient must:
(I) will be ready to comply with all rules and regulations established by LB, as well as university;
(ii) be willing to attend and participate in all LB scholarship or collection activities;
(iii) to take part in LB human capital development programmes, and
(iv) report on the academic and non-academic progress of LB quarterly.

After graduation, scholarship recipients must join LB Alumni Association and actively participate in the program and activities.

VII. TERMINATION scholarship
The fellowship programme should be stopped at the emergence of one of the following:
(I) scholarship recipients completed the training course;
(ii) scholarship recipient refuses or has no ability to continue training in the relevant University;
(iii) scholarship recipient violates or does not perform any of the functions, responsibilities and requirements;
(iv) scholarship recipient is unsuccessful in order to meet the necessary level of achievement;
(c) the recipient of scholarships is proven, provided incorrect or misleading information in the application form or its supporting documents, or
(vi) scholarship recipient is involved in any illegal activities.

VIII. OBLIGATION TO WORK
(I) during the period of training, scholarship recipients must be willing to participate in the internship programme at LB.
(ii) after completion of the usual programs, scholarships recipients are forced to work at LB and / or his affiliation period for 4 consecutive years, subject to the availability of work in LB and / or his affiliation.

IX. APPLICATIONS
Application form can be obtained directly from LB Head Office (Corporate Secretary Group) at Menara Asia 15th Floor, Jl. Boulevard Diponegoro Kav.101, Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang, or download by clicking here.

Head Office:

PT Bank Lippo Tbk
Head Office
15th Floor Menara Asia
Raya Jalan Diponegoro 101
Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang 15810
Indonesia.
Attention: Corporate Secretary

XI. FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information about LB Scholarship please contact us at 021-5460555 Ext. 65067/59016.
LB will only consider applications that have completed complied with all requirements and notifies the shortlisted applicants for participation in the ongoing phase of the selection process. LB will not return the documents submitted applications for LB.

Decisions to award scholarships, subject to the discretion of LB and can not be appealed for reconsideration. LB reserves the right to change or cancel any of the above features or requirements of LB Scholarship without prior notice and / or explanations. LB will only announce successful applicants in LB website.
Visit www.lippobank.co.id

The Blyth Scholarships to Cambridge University

The Blyth Scholarships to Cambridge University provide graduating Canadian high school students, and first year University students, with the opportunity to gain admission and full funding to Pembroke College, Cambridge for their first degree.

Scholarship funding

Blyth Cambridge fellowship funded Sam Blyth and Blyth education. Sam Blyth was educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge and the University of Paris and is the chairman of Blyth Education in Toronto. The company is a leading provider of international programs in Canada secondary school.

About scholarships

Blyth Cambridge Fellowships are granted annually Canadian high school graduates who wish to take their degree at Cambridge University in England. Successful candidates will be granted admission to Pembroke College in Cambridge, full training within three years of regular study, travel and full of life benefit.

The selection process

All applicants will receive notification of their application in Cambridge Blyth Scholarship program, or before 15 October. Short listed candidates will be invited to the regional interview to be held in late October. The successful candidate (s) will be invited to participate in a national interview in early November. Scholarship (s) will be awarded after the interview. The scientist (s) will begin their studies in Cambridge since October. The decision Blyth Cambridge Scholarships Selection Committee will be final and without appeal.

Requirements:

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident (immigrant).
• Full time student in its graduates a year, the Canadian accredited secondary school.
• Applicants must be specified academic knowledge, intellectual depth, personal integrity and success for the secondary school level. These basic requirements must be reflected in their grades and recommendation letters.

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AMINEF (American Indonesian Exchange Foundation) 2009/2010 Fulbright Scholarships

American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF)

SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED GRANTS TO STUDY AND DO RESEARCH IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

American Indonesian Exchange Foundation is pleased to announce availability of the 2009-2010 Fulbright Scholarships to study in the United States. Grants are competitive, comprehensive, and generally cover tuition and fees, textbook allowance, monthly maintenance, international airfare and health insurance. All disciplines and fields of study are eligible for a Fulbright award, EXCEPT medical filed in patient care or medical training.

Fulbright Scholarships Program:

1. Master Degree Program
2. PhD Program
3. Other Program

FIELDS OF STUDY AND REQUIREMENTS:

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM

1. Master’s Degree Program

Requirements:

* A Sarjana (S1) degree
* A minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale)
* Min. TOEFL score of 550


1. Freeport Master’s Degree Program

Requirements:

* Indonesian citizens from Papua who are faculty members at sate or private institutions of higher education
* A Sarjana (S1) degree
* A minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale)
* demonstrated committed to the development and service of Papua
* Min. TOEFL score of 500


1. Tsunami Relief Initiative Program

Requirements:

* Tsunami reconstruction efforts of future relief development activities in Aceh, Nias and northern part of Sumatera
* A Sarjana (S1) degree
* A minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale)
* Min. TOEFL score of 520

PhD PROGRAM

1. Presidential Scholarship Program (Ph.D. Program)

Requirements:

* Preference will be given to individuals who serve or plan to serve as faculty members of state or private institutions of higher education in Indonesia
* A Master’s (S2) degree
* A minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale)
* Min. TOEFL score of 575. A score of 550 will be considered for certain fields

RESEARCH PROGRAMS

1. Doctoral Dissertation Research Program

This research grant is intended to provide U.S. research opportunities to Indonesian university doctoral candidates who are in the final stages of writing their dissertation. The grant duration is for a period of three to six months. Applicants should have a minimum TOEFL score of 575 to participate in this program.

. Senior Research Program

This research grants benefits Indonesian scholars who have a doctoral degree or equivalent professional qualifications. The grant affords Indonesian scholars the opportunity to conduct research in the U.S. for a period of three to six months. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency to conduct research in the U.S.

OTHER PROGRAMS

1. Foreign Language (Bahasa Indonesia) Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program

The program is for one academic year (9 months) and requires the grantee to teach Bahasa Indonesia at U.S. universities for up to 20 hours per week and to enroll in at least two U.S. studies and/or ESL methodology classes per semester under a full tuition waiver.

Requirements:

*
o English language Teachers or currently in training to become an English language teacher
o Applicants can be no older than 29 years of age at the time of application
o Min. TOEFL score of 550

. Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for Mid-Career Professionals

Hubert H. Humphrey fellowships enable Indonesian mid-career professionals to participate in non-degree programs that combine academic coursework at the graduate level with professional development activities in the U.S. for a period of one academic year (9 months).

Requirements:

* Administrators in leadership positions representing either the public or non-provit private sectors, including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) who are committed to public service
* A Sarjana (S1) degree
* A minimum GPA of 2.75 (4.00 scale)
* Min. TOEFL score of 525

. Visiting Specialist Program

The Fulbright Visiting Specialists Program provides grants for Indonesian scholars and practitioners to conduct intensive three or six week programs of teaching, lecturing and public outreach on topics in Islamic civilization and developments in the Muslim world. Participants may be in field of Islamic and area studies, political science, international relations, business and economics, history, women’s studies, journalism, sociology, religion, literature, anthropology, and the arts.

. International Science and Technology Award for Ph.D. Study

The AMINEF is pleased to announce the availability of approximately 40 awards to be completed worldwide under the aegis of International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Ph.D. study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering for the 2008-2009 academic year matriculants.

Requirements:

* A Bachelor and/or Master’s degree
* A minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale)
* Undergraduate students who will complete the degree before August 1st, 2008 may also apply
* Min. TOEFL score of 580
* Min GRE quantitative score of 700 (GRE test will be requires if selected for nomination)


1. Community College Summit Initiative Program

This program enables individuals from Indonesia to study at a community college in U.S. to develop professional skills. Eligible fields are Business Management and Administration; Tourism and Hospitality Management; Health Professions, including Nursing; Media; Information technology; Agriculture and engineering science.

Requirements:

* Have complete a secondary school education (High School Diploma)
* Have relevant working experience
* Have English language skills that provide a basis for enrolling in academic coursework following approximately 6 month of intensive English language study in U.S.
* A minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale)
* Min. TOEFL score of 500 or TOEIC score 650


1. International Leadership in Education Program (ILEP)

Requirements:

* Secondary-level, full time teachers
* Min.ITP TOEFL score of 500


For information, please send E-mail to:

infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id

Phone: (021) 345 2016

Fax: (021) 345 2050

Office Hours: 8:00 - 16:00, Monday to Friday

Application document can be downloading from:

AMINEF Website: http://www.aminef.or.id

Application and specific questions regarding the application process can be sent to:

AMINEF Office
Gedung Balai Pustaka
Jalan Gunung Sahari raya No. 4
Jakarta 10720
(Only hardcopy application sent directly to AMINEF or via mail. No application sent via e-mail will be accepted).

Al-Madinah International University Scholarships (Malaysia)

The Scholarship Programme is to assist students in completing their higher education goals. Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) provides scholarships for students through funds received from private donors and MEDIU’s general funds.

In principal, scholarships will be awarded to students who are academically excellent but lack the financial resources to study at MEDIU.

Types of scholarship offered

MEDIU is currently offering full scholarships for students studying full-time (with a workload of 15 to 18 credit hours per regular semester) in the Bachelor of Islamic Sciences(Hons) and the Bachelor of Languages (Hons) in Arabic language and Literature. MEDIU may be offering partial scholarships for future intakes.

A full scholarship will cover the following:

• Tuition and other related fees
• Learning materials
• Partial living support allowance
• Students may receive a laptop on a loan basis from the University, which may be given to students upon successful completion of the degree course

Scholarship Eligibility

Students applying for MEDIU scholarships must meet the following conditions:

a) Applicants must remain a full-time student of MEDIU (with a workload of 15 to 18 credit hours per regular semester),
b) Applicants must not be studying full-time with any other institution.
c) Applicants must not already have a Bachelors degree in the Islamic Sciences or the Arabic Language.
d) Applicants must have good academic standing,
e) Applicants must provide proof of their financial standing/ income level,
f) Applicants must not receive any other full scholarship from any other organizations, and
g) Any other condition that may be imposed by MEDIU from time to time without prior notice.

- Application Procedure click here
- apply for admissions online click here

Closing Date

The closing date for the scholarship application for a new student is on the same closing date as the application for admission.

For further information:
Student Services Department,
Scholarship Unit,
Al-Madinah International University,
11th Floor, Plaza Masalam,
2, Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah E/9E,
40100 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
email: scholarship[at]mediu.edu.my

[Germany] PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience at University Medical Center Hamburg

The Department of Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology (Head: Prof. Dr. Andreas K.Engel) at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (Germany) invites applications for a PhD student position which is available for an initial period of 2 years, starting in October 2008.

The position is funded by the German Research Foundation project:
"A Multisensory processing of pain: An investigation of neural binding mechanisms in electrophysiological and hemodynamic brain responses".

Main research interests of the Department of Neurophysiology are the dynamics of distributed sensory processing, intermodal and sensorimotor integration, as well as theories of perception, action and consciousness. Current projects involve EEG/MEG/fMRI studies in humans or physiological studies in animals.

Further information on research at the Department of Neurophysiology can be obtained at http://www.uke.uni-hamburg.de or http://www.40hz.net.

Applicants should have a background in psychology, medicine, biology or neuroscience. Experience in human EEG studies or biosignal analysis is desirable.

For further details, please contact:
Dr. Daniel Senkowski (phone +49-40-42803-7047, email: dsenkows@uke.de, www.danielsenkowski.com) or

Prof. Dr. Andreas K. Engel (phone +49-40-42803- 6170, email: ak.engel@uke.de).

Applicants are asked to submit their CV and documentation of relevant qualification to:
Dr. Daniel Senkowski (dsenkows@uke.de),
Dept. of Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology,
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf,
Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germa

[England] MSc in Investment Analysis

CFA Program Partner Department of Accounting and Finance offers on a competitive basis The Karen Napier Scholarships.

The MSc in Investment Analysis is an internationally recognised one year taught Masters programme which has CFA Program Partner recognition, covering at least 70% of the CFA Levels I, II & III syllabi.

The programme provides advanced training and knowledge for students from across the world who work, or seek to work, as investment management professionals or who wish to pursue a range of careers in the finance sector. Such is the international reputation of the programme that students come from a wide variety of cultures, educational and professional backgrounds, giving the programme a unique flavour and producing graduates that are highly sought after.

More information about our RAE 5 rated Department and the courses can be found at www.accountingandfinance.stir.ac.uk.

For 2008 entry the Department is pleased to offer two Karen Napier Scholarships on the MSc in Investment Analysis. Generously funded by donations made to the Karen Napier Charity in memory of Karen, a graduate of the programme, each Scholarship meets tuition fees at the Home/EC rate and provides a maintenance award. In addition, the Department meets the balance of fees for overseas fee paying students.

The Karen Napier Scholarship is open to all applicants regardless of nationality and will be awarded on a competitive basis. For entry into the competition applicants must have completed the relevant Scholarship application form and be in receipt of an offer of a place on the programme.

To access further details about the programme, the Scholarships and the Scholarship application form please email joanne.fairbrother@stir.ac.uk .

[England] Master Scholarship in Information System

Two scholarships are being made available to developing country applicants wishing to study on either of the following University of Manchester one-year Masters degrees:

• MSc in ICTs for Development
• MSc in Management and Information Systems: Change & Development

One full (£21,000) scholarship is available on a competitive basis for applicants to any development- related Masters degrees. One partial fee-waiver (£5,500) scholarship is available exclusively for applicants to these two information systems and development- related Masters degrees.

Applicants must have applied, received and accepted a formal offer by 30 June 2008 to be considered.

For further details of these programmes, please visit http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk/idpm/postgraduate/taught/courses/

Do please pass on details to any relevant final-year undergraduates.
Richard Heeks
E-mail : richard.heeks@manchester.ac.uk
Development Informatics Group, IDPM, SED,
University of Manchester, UK

Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship

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

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


Below are programs offered:

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

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

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

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

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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

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

MORE INFORMATION
ADB-JSP Coordinators

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

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

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

Australia PhD Scholarships for Research in Indonesia on Community and Local Govt Issues

Expressions of interest are sought for two PhD scholarship positions to carry out field research in Indonesia on community, environment and local governance issues.

The successful candidates will work with a team of experienced researchers - Dr Greg Acciaioli (UWA), A/Prof Anton Lucas and Dr Jim Schiller (Flinders), Dr John McCarthy (ANU), and A/Prof Carol Warren (Murdoch), as well as collaborating researchers in the Netherlands and Indonesia on an Australian Research Council Discovery Project entitled `Social Capital, Natural Resources and Local Governance in Indonesia`. The project will focus on case studies of local decision-making on environmental issues in the context of conservation and development programs in different regions of Indonesia. It aims to improve understanding of contemporary community dynamics in a range of cultural and ecological settings, as well as the practical implications of local participation and capacity building interventions for achieving equity and sustainability outcomes.

The two candidates will be based at Flinders University in Adelaide and Murdoch University in Perth respectively, with location and supervision determined by the focus and site of each student`s component of the project. It is anticipated that one student will work in a coastal community where marine conservation issues are the focus of research, while the second student will focus on a primarily agrarian research site in which World Bank / AusAID / NGO local capacity building, conservation and development projects are being conducted.


Essential criteria include:
* a first-class Honours or Masters degree with a thesis component in a relevant social science field
* advanced fluency in Indonesian language
* field research or other equivalent community/overseas experience
* ability to work independently and as part of a team

Potential applicants should send an initial expression of interest (2 pages) addressing the following points:
a) personal details - name, birth date, citizenship status, address, phone and email
b) academic qualifications - degrees, major areas of study, undergraduate grade point average, honours result
c) title of honours thesis or other significant piece of research, and a brief account of the main argument and approach/methodology adopted
d) level of competence in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
e) level of proficiency in the Indonesian language
f) study, work or volunteer experience in Indonesia
g) research interests
h) contact information for two referees who can comment on your academic background and suitability for undertaking this research project

Each scholarship is for a three-year period with a stipend of $25,118 per annum (tax free) and up to $10,000 of additional funding for fieldwork in Indonesia. A relocation allowance will be provided where a move to Adelaide or Perth is required to join the project.

A shortlist will be determined by the research team in September, at which point applicants will be requested to submit full formal applications and documentation to either Flinders or Murdoch University. The successful candidates are expected to take up their appointments no later than February 2009.

Please forward initial expressions of interest as outlined above by email to:
Professor Carol Warren,
Asia Research Centre, Murdoch University
c.warren@murdoch.edu.au

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation scholarship at University of Cambridge

n October 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation of Seattle, Washington, USA announced a donation to the University of Cambridge of $210 million to establish the Gates Cambridge Trust.

This benefaction creates in perpetuity an international scholarship programme to enable outstanding graduate students from outside the United Kingdom to study at the University of Cambridge. The Trustees are required to award scholarships on the basis of a person's intellectual ability, leadership capacity and desire to use their knowledge to contribute to society throughout the world by providing service to their communities and applying their talents and knowledge to improve the lives of others.

The University of Cambridge is one of the leading Universities of Europe. It has been a centre of learning since the early thirteenth-century. Building on a distinguished history of academic achievement over nearly eight hundred years, it is currently engaged in a wide range of teaching and research in most major disciplines. The University of Cambridge draws strength from its Colleges, providing academic and social support for study at all levels, and facilitating the easy exchange and development of ideas across and between conventional disciplinary boundaries. Gates Cambridge Scholars will belong to a College and will take a full part in collegiate life.

The award of a Gates Cambridge Scholarship provides excellent opportunities for personal intellectual development, living and working alongside other similarly outstanding students from the UK and from many other countries. There are more than 5,000 graduate students in Cambridge and more than half of them normally live outside the UK. The Colleges and University Departments make possible the creation of many overlapping and intersecting social networks, and allow the establishment of connections and friendships that last for life.

Since the inaugural class of Gates Scholars in 2001, the Trust has awarded 828 Gates Cambridge Scholarships to students from 85 different countries.

There are usually about 250 Gates Scholars in residence at any one time who are studying the full range of disciplines across the University and who are members of each of the 31 Cambridge Colleges.

Although there may be variation in the actual number of awards made each year, the Trust seeks to elect approximately 100 new scholars annually.

At present, there are over 550 Gates alumni spread throughout the world.

Competition for admission to the University of Cambridge and for Gates Cambridge Scholarships is intense.

The University of Cambridge has been ranked in the top three research universities worldwide for a number of years. Typically the University receives around 11,000 applications for graduate study each year, of which approximately 9,000 are from non-British (i.e. Overseas and European) applicants. The University makes about 4,600 offers of admission to graduate applicants each year, of which around 3,400 are to non-UK students. Of the 3,400, normally 1,500 will take up their places at Cambridge.

Departments in Cambridge rank the very best students who have applied to them for admission for Gates Cambridge Scholarships. The Trust then uses these Departmental rank-ordered lists, and takes into account other non-academic criteria such as leadership potential and a commitment to improving the lives of others, to produce a shortlist of candidates to be interviewed. In total, 250-300 candidates are interviewed for about 110 scholarships each year.

In selecting Gates Cambridge Scholars, the Trust looks for students with enthusiasm, robustness of intellect, a willingness to engage and an appropriate humility that comes from an awareness that nothing is ever really simple.

In particular, Gates Scholars will be driven by the values of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which include a commitment to reducing inequities and improving lives around the world. The Foundation’s mission is to increase opportunity and equity for those most in need, particularly in the areas of health and education, often through the use of science and technology.

The Trust expects a good match to be made between the applicant's qualifications and aspirations and what Cambridge has to offer. Successful applicants will have the ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline while in Cambridge, with a strong aptitude for research, analysis and a creative approach to defining and solving problems.

A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge, namely:

• the University Composition Fee and College fees at the appropriate rate¹
• a maintenance allowance for a single student (£12, 250 for 12 months at the current 2008-09 rate; pro rata for courses shorter then 12 months)
• the cost of the most economical airfare from the scholar's normal country of residence to the UK at the beginning of their course and the cost of the most economical airfare from the UK to the scholar's normal country of residence at the end of the course
• A discretionary contribution towards the costs of supporting dependants at Cambridge (upon application)

Once in residence, Gates Scholars may apply for financial help with the costs of attending conferences, undertaking fieldwork and other activities.

Candidates for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship:

• may be citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom.
• may apply to study any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
• must apply to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study:
  • Research leading to the PhD degree
  • One-year post-graduate courses (e.g. MPhil, LLM, Diploma, MBA etc.)
  • 2 year MSc degree
  • Second Bachelor degree as an Affiliated Student
  • MBBChir Clinical Studies

(see How to Apply for further information)

• must be admitted to Cambridge through the University's normal academic procedures. The Trust cannot admit students.
• must have a first class or high second class honours degree, or its equivalent, from a recognised university. For universities which work according to the North American pattern, candidates will be expected to have excellent transcripts with high GPA scores showing evidence of sustained achievement in study, together with the type of academic references which speak of the candidate's leadership potential, social commitment, intellectual ability and why further study at Cambridge is particularly appropriate. The Gates Cambridge Trust does not require candidates to take a GRE test, although some Departments in Cambridge may do so; candidates should check the relevant section of the Graduate Studies Prospectus.
• must be well prepared for the Cambridge course for which they are applying and must meet the academic criteria for admission specified by the University. Some courses may have particular requirements for admission, and details of these can be found in the relevant sections of the Graduate Studies Prospectus for graduate applicants, or the Undergraduate Prospectus for affiliated applicants.

(see Graduate Studies Prospectus)

(see Undergraduate Prospectus)

• who are not native speakers of English are required by the University to provide proof of their proficiency in the English language to meet the minimum standard required for admission to Cambridge. For further information:

(see English language requirements for graduate applicants)

(see English language requirements for affiliated applicants)

• from countries of the European Union who intend to pursue graduate study or research must, where eligible, apply for public fees awards offered by the Research Councils by the relevant deadlines.
• who are already studying at Cambridge are only eligible to apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if they are applying for a new course of study (e.g. a one year ‘MPhil only’ student may apply for funding to continue on to the PhD). Candidates already studying at Cambridge who are not applying for a new course of study (e.g. have already started their PhD) are not eligible to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. Such candidates may, however, be eligible for modest awards from the other Cambridge Trusts

Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) Scholarships 2009-2010

This scholarship is provided by The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) – supports a range of postgraduate courses at German universities which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from Developing Countries (including Indonesia) with further specialised studies.
University graduates who have been working for two years in the public or private sector in technical, economical or agricultural fields, in education or development planning are eligible for these grants. The 42 courses differ in respect to fields of study, language and entry requirements. The age limit for the courses is 32 for Doctoral and 36 years for Master programme.

The funds for these scholarships are provided by the Federal Ministry for Economics Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Due to the limited number of DAAD scholarships for its courses, not all applicants accepted for studies by the German universities can be supported. Therefore, institutions are also encouraged to nominate candidates, whose studies they are willing to finance out of their staff development budget. In this case, an accompanying letter with according statements is necessary for the applicant.

The DAAD supports these selected programmes with a certain quota of scholarships and with financial assistance for a special tutoring system. At the end of the course (programmes run 12 to 36 months, depending on the particular institution) participants can obtain an internationally recognized Master’s or in some courses PhD degree.

Target group: Professionals holding an academic degree and with at least two years of experience in the public or private sector in technical, economical, or agricultural fields, in education or development planning.
Language of instruction : German or English, depending on the degree course.

Application conditions:
- Age limit: 36 years of age at the time of application (for some courses 32 years)
- Academic degree (min IPK 2,75 for Master candidates and 3,00 for Doctoral candidates) and at least two years of professional experience after completing S1 degree.
- Confirmation of employment from the candidate‘s employer in the home country and where possible a guarantee of re-employment upon his/her return to the home country
- Two letters of recommendation of recent date
- A statement of motivation for participation in the postgraduate course with emphasis on the relevance to his/her occupation (1-2 pages)

List of DAAD-Scholarships 2009-2010 Study Programs offered

For postgraduate courses held in English: International TOEFL-Language test of a minimum of 550 points (course at FHTW Berlin 580 points) or IELTS-Test Volume 6.0.

Closing date for applications is 4th September 2008 at the DAAD Jakarta Office

Course Commence: September/October of the following year (preceeding German-language course from April or August).
Course Duration: 12 to 36 months, depending on the postgraduate course (see annex).

Special Remarks:
- Participants in postgraduate courses in which English is the language of instruction receive a scholarship for a two-month intensive German language course.
- Participants in postgraduate courses in which German or German/English is the language of instruction receive a scholarship for a six-month intensive German language course. Please note that the candidates must have certain German language certificate at the time of application.

Form and documents to be submitted
1. DAAD Scholarship Form Application
2. Accompanying documents (PLEASE SET IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER)
a) Curriculum Vitae (please use the europass specimen form at Europass)
b) A Statement of motivation for participation in the postgraduate courses with emphasis on the relevance to his/her occupation
c) Two letters of recommendation of recent date, each from supervisor at your company/institution, and from your previous academic supervisor
d) Confirmation of employment from the candidate’s employer in the home country and where possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon his/her return to the home country
e) Academic Degree Certificate (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/German translation
f) Academic transcript, covering the complete duration of academic studies (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/German translation
g) Secondary School Leaving Certificates/ijazah SMA (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/German translation
h) English language certificate for postgraduate courses held in English request an international TOEFL of a minimum of 550 points (course at FHTW Berlin 580 points) or IELTS-Test Volume 6.0. Please do not submit “prediction TOEFL”. For postgraduate courses held in German: please see the details on the course list. Certain level of German language exam may be required before admission to the course.

Applications must reach DAAD Jakarta Office before the deadline. Any incomplete applications handed in after the deadline can not be taken into consideration.

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN TRIPLICATE

DAAD Jakarta Office
Summitmas I Building 19th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62
Jakarta 12190
Contact person: Endah C. Anggoro
E-mail: endah@daadjkt.org

Tel.: (021) 520 0870; 525 2807
Fax.: (021) 525 2822
E-mail: info@daadjkt.org

Counseling hours: Monday to Thursday, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm.

Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer PhD, Belgium

Company: FMTC, Belgium.

Department: High-Productivity Machines Department
Reporting to/hierarchy: Team Leader High-Productivity Machines Department

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

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

Expectations for this role include:

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

Education and qualifications:

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

Personality and mentality:

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

Languages:

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

Mobility/travel:

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

Job specificities:

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

Offer:

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

Available education/training:

Possibilities for further education and on the job training.

Career opportunities:

Possibility to grow towards a top scientist in an industrial environment

To apply :

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

mentioning reference BE-11JUL2008
Website: http://www.headhunter.e-biznes.org

International Student Scholarships in Arts and Social Sciences

Bourses Master / PhD Hull (UK)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TOTAL E&P INDONESIE Supervisory Training Program

TOTAL E&P INDONESIE challenges you to join Supervisory Training Program which will be held in October 2008

The training program will be organized for 16 months in Indonesia.

After finishing the program, you will be assigned at TOTAL E&P INDONESIE’s sited in East Kalimantan

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Student on his/her last semester (S1/D3) who will graduate before October 2008
• De or S1 graduate in any engineering major
• Min GPA: 2.75
• Max. Age 26 years old
• Good English proficiency
• Familiar with MS Office Application
• Having excellent health condition

Please apply trough our website:

Website: www.careers.total.com with code PET

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Queensland University of Technology

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Benefits available at QUT include 17% employer superannuation contributions, a generous study assistance scheme, salary packaging, relocation assistance (if applicable), extensive development and training programs and access to a range of state-of-the-art facilities.

DUTY STATEMENT
Position Purpose and Organisational Relationships
This position involves the design of efficient and robust surveillance strategies for the Post Harvest Grains Industry using a variety of existing information sources under uncertainty. The application of existing methodologies in novel ways or development new methods will be made to synthesise biological, spatial and sampling information, enabling the development of strategies that improve the capacity for the detection of grains pests, or demonstrate freedom from pest infestation. To fulfill the duties of this position, National and international travel to liaise with team members and other relevant partners is be required.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be appointed within the School of Natural Resource Sciences at QUT and will be located at the QUT Gardens Point Campus. The appointee will conduct research on behalf of the project team and report to the Project Leader, Dr. Grant Hamilton. This project is funded by the Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity.

Duties include:

• Planning and conducting research under the supervision of the project leaders. This includes collaboration with other researchers and stakeholders as required. Specific research tasks include:

• • Assessing data sources and collating appropriate data as required
  • Reviewing the current surveillance strategies used within the Post Harvest Grains Industry
  • Developing novel methods for incorporating multiple information sources to increase the power of surveillance systems to detect insect pests

• Preparation and publication of research outcomes in relevant refereed journals and presentation of research outcomes at seminars and conferences as directed by the project leader

• Liaising with collaborating partners on the conduct of the research project and assisting with associated administrative matters

• Providing regular written and verbal reports as directed by the project leader and undertaking associated administrative functions

• Assisting in the supervision of research and honours students in project-related areas

• As necessary, assisting in gaining further project-related research funding

• Maintaining complete and accurate research records

• Maintaining research confidentiality and conforming to all requirements for the protection of intellectual property

• Undertaking other appropriate research-related duties as directed by the project team leaders

• Accountable for complying with health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices

• Actively participating in research collaborations with other relevant researchers and research partners, under the supervision of project leaders

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

1. Completion of a PhD in statistics with an appropriate biological application, or a PhD in another relevant discipline such as agricultural science or ecology with a strong record of quantitative research.
2. Capacity to analyse spatial data
3. Experience in liaising with stakeholders and effectively communicating complex scientific ideas.
4. Demonstrated well developed written communication skills with a proven track record of publication of scientific results in peer reviewed journals and other research publications.
5. Demonstrated well developed oral communication skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
7. Knowledge of workplace health and safety principles which will enable the appointee to implement these principles at an appropriate level.

Desirable:

1. Experience in Bayesian statistical analysis.
2. Experience in the design of surveillance systems.
3. Experience in insect invasion biology.
4. Experience in agricultural systems, particularly the grains industry

Information for applicants

Applicants are required to notify the University of any immigration restrictions that may preclude them from fulfilling the terms of any contract of employment offered at QUT.

HOW TO APPLY
Please provide:

• Application cover sheet
• Applicants are encouraged to systematically address the selection criteria
• Your current resume – including academic qualifications and the names and contact details of professional referees and the period of notice you would need to give your current employer if offered the position
• Applicants should include copies of teaching evaluations (if applicable) and list up to three of their best publications.

Forward your application to jobapplications@qut.edu.au quoting vacancy ref no. 28305 by 15 August 2008 .

Prior to submitting your application please review information regarding immigration requirements, workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity, non-smoking policy and relocation available at
http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/jobs/information.jsp .

After the closing date, you can check the status of the recruitment process. QUT is an equal opportunity employer and employer of choice for women.

Further Information

2009 Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarships

Sampoerna Foundation is a professional philanthropic organization dedicated to improving the quality of and access to education in Indonesia. Sampoerna Foundation currently has 136 undergraduate and graduate alumni and 9,427 elementary to senior high school alumni. Through personal and professional development, Sampoerna Foundation provides opportunities to scholarship recipients to contribute to the advancement of this nation.

Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarships consist of the following programs:
• Sampoerna Foundation MBA in the USA
• Australian Education International – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in Australia
• Ambassade de France en Indonésie – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in France
• Singapore Education – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in Singapore
• Singapore Education – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in the UK

The information contained in this document is intended for the Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship, pertinent to the 2009 intake only.

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 in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) 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. Have valid proof (validity of two years) of:
• International TOEFL with a minimum score of 600 (PBT) or 250 (CBT) or 100 (IBT), OR
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of minimum 6.5 (for MBA Australia only)*
5. Have valid proof (validity of five years):
• GMAT test scores above 600 with verbal score to be 25 or above*
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, they are not able to afford an Overseas MBA Program.

* GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS score can be submitted when the applicants pass the Sampoerna Foundation Selection Stage and chosen as Finalists. The finalists then must have a valid score as required by each program.

** All applicants selected as Finalists for MBA France shall have to take language course in the appointed institution by SCAC and pass the DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française) B1 & B2 test.

Any applicant proves to have forged information in his/her application form or any of the documents attached therein will be immediately disqualifie

For further information of this 2009 Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarships can be read here

University of Bristol are pleased to announce 10 scholarships available to international taught postgraduate students (overseas fee payers) from any c

University of Bristol are pleased to announce 10 scholarships available to international taught postgraduate students (overseas fee payers) from any country. Anyone who has submitted an application for a taught postgraduate programme, to arrive at the University by Friday 30 May 2008, is eligible to apply. The scholarship application form must also be submitted by Friday 30 May 2008. The submitted essay must consist of 500 - 800 words.

Requirements:
• Select the following link in order to download an International Taught Postgraduate Scholarship application form.
• Applicants can be from any country, but must be liable to pay the full international tuition fee.
• Applicants must apply for a Taught Postgraduate programme at the University of Bristol by Friday 30 May 2008 in order to be eligible. Applicants must ALSO submit their scholarship application form by Friday 30 May 2008 in order for their application to be considered.
• Conditional offer holders may apply for the scholarship but an award can only be made if conditions are met.
• The application deadline is Friday 30 May 2008 for those students commencing their studies in September 2008.
• The scholarship application must contain an essay of 500-800 words, and be typewritten (or reasons for not doing so given) and must be a piece of original work signed by the applicant. Essays may be checked for plagiarism.
• All scholarship applicants must agree to provide a student profile to be used in publications for the purposes of marketing the University of Bristol.
• Current University of Bristol masters students are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants who defer entry must apply for the academic year in which their studies will start.
• There are 10 Scholarships worth £2000 each for a single programme of study. The amount will be deducted directly from tuition fees.
• Scholarships are awarded by the ‘International Recruitment Office’ Scholarships Panel and all decisions are final.
• Students will be notified in late September or early October if they have been successful and there will be a ceremony held later in the academic year to celebrate the awards.
• Postal applications must be sent to: International Scholarship Administrator, International Recruitment Office, University of Bristol Union, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1LN, UK.
• Email applications must be sent to: int-schols@bristol.ac.uk

For more information please click here

The Brunel International Scholarship 2008 - Brunel University

Brunel University is a world-class university based in Uxbridge, West London. The University distinctive mission has always been to combine academic rigour with the practical, entrepreneurial and imaginative approach pioneered by our namesake Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Brunel University is delighted to announce scholarships totaling £100,000 to international applicants to the University, available to both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants. This year, our awards are divided into 40 scholarships of £2,500 per student and are open to any international student who holds a conditional or unconditional offer from Brunel for September 2008/2009.

The application form can be filled out online and be returned either by email or by post. Potential applicants should read all the notes and guidance within the application form before submission. Please see the menu to the left to view the timeline of events and to read tips from past winners.

The International Leadership in Education Program (ILEP) - Teacher Exchange Program

ILEP (The International Leadership in Education Program) is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, and is implemented by IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board), a Washington, DC based non-profit organization. The International Leadership in Education Program will provide 52 teachers from the Near East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills and increase their knowledge about the United States.

The International Leadership in Education Program will consist of a semester-long academic program at a U.S. university, including coursework and intensive training in teaching methodologies, curriculum development, teaching strategies for their home environment, educational leadership, as well as the use of computers for Internet, word processing and as tools for teaching. The semester-long program, which will commence in January 2008 and conclude in June 2008, will also include an internship at a secondary school to engage participants actively with the American teachers and students. Trips to U.S. cultural sites and academic support will be provided for participants throughout the program.

Eligible Applicants Must Be:
• Secondary-level, full-time teachers with five or more years of classroom disciplines including: English as a Foreign Language; Social Studies; Civics; Mathematics; Science.
• Citizens of the Republic of Indonesia
• Have English-language proficiency in written and spoken English with a minimum ITP TOEFL of 500

Applicants submit the original application and four complete copies (for a total of five copies). Each copy of the application should be submitted in the following order:
•. Applications
• Curriculum vitae (see sample in the application),
• Statement of purpose,
• Completed recommendation form and letter as weel as completed institution support form,
• A copy of your KTP or passport (or photo identification),and
• A copy of ITP TOEFL Score

Candidate should complete the 2008-2009 Application for The International Leadership in Education Program (ILEP) which could be requested from AMINEF by mail or in person at the following address:
AMINEF
Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th Floor
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4
Jakarta 10720.

Soft copy of the application can also be requested by sending an e-mail to infofulbright@aminef.or.id