The
mission of the World Bank Group is to reduce poverty and improve living
standards through sustainable development and investment in people. The
World Bank Institute (WBI) is at the forefront of the Bank's efforts to
promote learning and deliver to the stakeholders, the best thinking and
experience emerging from around the world on issues crucial to reform
and socio-economic development.
Through its management of the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) and the Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSM Fellowships), WBI supplements its training programs by providing opportunities for graduate study to promising professionals from developing member countries.
The objective of the Scholarship and Fellowship Programs is to help create an international community of highly-trained professionals working in the field of economic and social development. The community will actively participate in the capacity building efforts in the developing countries.
Respective candidates are encouraged to carefully go through both the JJ/WBGSP and RSM Fellowships and review the eligibility criteria. For the JJ/WBGSP Regular Program and RSM Fellowships candidates apply directly to the Secretariat at the World Bank Headquarters. For both the Partnership Programs the respective host universities should be contacted.
Eligibility
To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must:
* Be a national of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow.
* Be born after March 31, 1970.
* Have, by March 31, 2010, at least 2, preferably 4 to 5, years of recent full time professional experience acquired after a university degree, in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country.
* Hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
* Be in good health.
* Be of good character.
* Not be a permanent resident or a national of any industrialized country.
* Not be residing in an industrialized country for more than one year.
* Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, staff of the World Bank Group (the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, International Development Association, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes), consultant, or relative of the aforementioned.
Program of Study
* Eligible applicants should propose a program of study related to development at the master's level, in fields such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development‑related subject.
* The proposed program of study should start during the academic year 2010/2011 for a maximum duration of two years. The JJ/WBGSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled (i.e., taking classes) in graduate degree programs.
* Applicants should submit evidence of current unconditional admission to at least one development-related university master’s degree program. Applicants are encouraged to apply to one of the Preferred Universities.
* The Program does not support studies in the applicant’s home country.
* The Program does not support applicants for MBA, MDs, M.Phil. or Ph.D. degrees.
* The Program does not support legal studies such as J.D., L.L.M. or S.J.D. except for L.L.M.’s related to human rights, environment, or good governance.
Selection Criteria
Eligible applications are assessed according to three main factors: academic excellence, professional experience, and relevance of program of study. Priority is given to candidates from the public sector with a high potential to impact the development in their own countries after completion of their studies. To the extent permitted by Program requirements and selection standards, the JJ/WBGSP:
* seeks to maintain a reasonably wide geographical distribution of awards and gives priority to applicants from low-income countries
* supports promising female candidates
* gives priority to those candidates who, other things equal, have limited financial resources
Special Conditions
* In accepting the JJ/WBGSP scholarship, candidates commit themselves to return to and work in their home countries after completion of their studies.
* In accepting this scholarship, candidates consent to the employment restriction policy of the JJ/WBGSP and acknowledge that they will not be able to work at the World Bank Group or IMF for three years after completion of their academic program.
How to Apply
To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must read carefully the application procedure as outlined in this website.
GOOD LUCK!
[by Andy Laver Sirait]
Sumber: www.financeindonesia.org
Through its management of the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) and the Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSM Fellowships), WBI supplements its training programs by providing opportunities for graduate study to promising professionals from developing member countries.
The objective of the Scholarship and Fellowship Programs is to help create an international community of highly-trained professionals working in the field of economic and social development. The community will actively participate in the capacity building efforts in the developing countries.
Respective candidates are encouraged to carefully go through both the JJ/WBGSP and RSM Fellowships and review the eligibility criteria. For the JJ/WBGSP Regular Program and RSM Fellowships candidates apply directly to the Secretariat at the World Bank Headquarters. For both the Partnership Programs the respective host universities should be contacted.
Eligibility
To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must:
* Be a national of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow.
* Be born after March 31, 1970.
* Have, by March 31, 2010, at least 2, preferably 4 to 5, years of recent full time professional experience acquired after a university degree, in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country.
* Hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
* Be in good health.
* Be of good character.
* Not be a permanent resident or a national of any industrialized country.
* Not be residing in an industrialized country for more than one year.
* Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, staff of the World Bank Group (the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, International Development Association, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes), consultant, or relative of the aforementioned.
Program of Study
* Eligible applicants should propose a program of study related to development at the master's level, in fields such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development‑related subject.
* The proposed program of study should start during the academic year 2010/2011 for a maximum duration of two years. The JJ/WBGSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled (i.e., taking classes) in graduate degree programs.
* Applicants should submit evidence of current unconditional admission to at least one development-related university master’s degree program. Applicants are encouraged to apply to one of the Preferred Universities.
* The Program does not support studies in the applicant’s home country.
* The Program does not support applicants for MBA, MDs, M.Phil. or Ph.D. degrees.
* The Program does not support legal studies such as J.D., L.L.M. or S.J.D. except for L.L.M.’s related to human rights, environment, or good governance.
Selection Criteria
Eligible applications are assessed according to three main factors: academic excellence, professional experience, and relevance of program of study. Priority is given to candidates from the public sector with a high potential to impact the development in their own countries after completion of their studies. To the extent permitted by Program requirements and selection standards, the JJ/WBGSP:
* seeks to maintain a reasonably wide geographical distribution of awards and gives priority to applicants from low-income countries
* supports promising female candidates
* gives priority to those candidates who, other things equal, have limited financial resources
Special Conditions
* In accepting the JJ/WBGSP scholarship, candidates commit themselves to return to and work in their home countries after completion of their studies.
* In accepting this scholarship, candidates consent to the employment restriction policy of the JJ/WBGSP and acknowledge that they will not be able to work at the World Bank Group or IMF for three years after completion of their academic program.
How to Apply
To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must read carefully the application procedure as outlined in this website.
GOOD LUCK!
[by Andy Laver Sirait]
Sumber: www.financeindonesia.org
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Sato International Scholarship Foundation
The Sato International Scholarship Foundation grants two types of scholarship for self-supporting students from ASEAN countries as well as Southwest Asian countries enrolled in a Japanese undergraduate or graduate institution:
1. Scholarship for Self-Supporting Students
2. Scholarship for Short-Term Exchange Students.
Students from the Following Countries are Eligible to Apply: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, East Timor, Vietnam
Scholarship for Self-Supporting Students: The applicant must be residing in Japan, enrolled in or accepted to a legitimate program. Please apply through the students’ office of your university.
Amount of Scholarship
* Undergraduate students: 120,000 yen/month
* Graduate students: 180,000 yen/month（ plus additional support to cover cost for attending conferences ）
Duration of Scholarship: 2 years
Number of Scholarships Granted: Around 25 students will be accepted.
Eligibility
The applicant must be a citizen from the aforesaid countries, who does not hold Japanese citizenship and must be enrolled in a Japanese undergraduate or graduate institution, under the jurisdiction of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
The applicant must also fulfill the following requirements:
1. Does not receive any sort of scholarship or funding from other parties.
2. Holds legal residence status as a college student.
3. Have interest in promoting international understanding and friendship, and is able to attend SISF meetings (meetings are held 6 times/year).
4. Does not have a parent employed in Japan.
5. Does not hold a doctorate degree.
6. Is enrolled in a program with more than 1 year left until graduation/completion (from April 2009). This restriction does not apply to doctorate program.
Scholarship for Short-Term Exchange Students: This scholarship is provided to students who are recommended by those designated universities that have secured an agreement of recommendation with the Sato International Scholarship Foundation. Scholarship as well as travel fee to Japan is provided to those students from the aforesaid countries who will study in Japan on a short term based on the agreement among universities for study exchange.
Amount of Scholarship: 100,000 yen/month
Duration of Scholarship: Over 6 months, up to 10 months; however scholarship terminates upon completion of the program.
Designated Universities: The University of Electro-Communications, University of Tokyo, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Tokyo Institute of Technology, University of Tsukuba, J.F. Oberlin University, Rikkyo University.
Address: Asahi Seimei Ebisu Building 11th Floor
1-3-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan , Postal Code 150-0013
Telephone: (81) 3-5789-2190 , Fax: (81) 3-5420-5682
Moreinfo: http://sisf.or.jp/eng/index.php?opti...d=19&Itemid=36
Sumber: www.financeindonesia.org
Friday, January 22, 2010
Business School with Scholarship in JAPAN
Too good to be true? Well, good news for you..it is true.
The name of the school is International University of Japan (IUJ) Business School which located in Niigata prefecture, about 200 km from Tokyo. It was started in 1988 in collaboration with the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College, USA, becoming the first U.S. style business school in Japan. Built upon an English-based curriculum which focuses on the comparative analysis of global issues from a Japan-Asia perspective, while also adhering to the high standards set for a global MBA education, the IUJ Business School has established itself as a leading graduate business school in Japan and Asia Pacific.
IUJ's Business School appears as the top Japanese business school in most recent rankings of Asia-Pacific region and Japan. QS ranked IUJ first in Japan in its "Global Top Business Schools 2009: The Employers’ Choice." "Nikkei Career Magazine," one of the most widely read career development magazines in Japan, announces business school rankings annually. IUJ was ranked third in the "MBA rankings in Japan" in 2009. For 7 consecutive years, IUJ has been the only Business School in Japan to be included in the prestigious Economist Intelligence Unit’s "Top-100 Business Schools of the World" rankings, and is among only a handful of Asian Business Schools in the Economist’s Top-100. According to the ranking in 2009, IUJ is placed 85th in the world and 8th in the Asia-Pacific Region in the overall ranking.
If you are interested to study at the IUJ Business School in 2010, you can check the complete Admission Schedules at here. Regarding the scholarship, IUJ grants S.Nakayama Scholarships to qualified non-Japanese applicants. Applicants can also apply for scholarship programs provided by outside organizations such as ADB (Asian Development Bank), IDB (Inter-American Development Bank), MIF (The Matsushita International Foundation) and AEON (AEON 1% Club), if they qualify for such scholarship programs. For more details and how to apply, please refer to the IUJ Scholarship Guidelines for Non-Japanese Applicants.
Hope you can experience the amazing program that IUJ offers, good luck!
*Andy Laver Sirait,The writer is an alumni of IUJ, Class of 2004. During his time as student there, he was the President of IUJ's Graduate Student Organization and Teaching Assistant for two Accounting subjects.
The name of the school is International University of Japan (IUJ) Business School which located in Niigata prefecture, about 200 km from Tokyo. It was started in 1988 in collaboration with the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College, USA, becoming the first U.S. style business school in Japan. Built upon an English-based curriculum which focuses on the comparative analysis of global issues from a Japan-Asia perspective, while also adhering to the high standards set for a global MBA education, the IUJ Business School has established itself as a leading graduate business school in Japan and Asia Pacific.
IUJ's Business School appears as the top Japanese business school in most recent rankings of Asia-Pacific region and Japan. QS ranked IUJ first in Japan in its "Global Top Business Schools 2009: The Employers’ Choice." "Nikkei Career Magazine," one of the most widely read career development magazines in Japan, announces business school rankings annually. IUJ was ranked third in the "MBA rankings in Japan" in 2009. For 7 consecutive years, IUJ has been the only Business School in Japan to be included in the prestigious Economist Intelligence Unit’s "Top-100 Business Schools of the World" rankings, and is among only a handful of Asian Business Schools in the Economist’s Top-100. According to the ranking in 2009, IUJ is placed 85th in the world and 8th in the Asia-Pacific Region in the overall ranking.
If you are interested to study at the IUJ Business School in 2010, you can check the complete Admission Schedules at here. Regarding the scholarship, IUJ grants S.Nakayama Scholarships to qualified non-Japanese applicants. Applicants can also apply for scholarship programs provided by outside organizations such as ADB (Asian Development Bank), IDB (Inter-American Development Bank), MIF (The Matsushita International Foundation) and AEON (AEON 1% Club), if they qualify for such scholarship programs. For more details and how to apply, please refer to the IUJ Scholarship Guidelines for Non-Japanese Applicants.
Hope you can experience the amazing program that IUJ offers, good luck!
*Andy Laver Sirait,The writer is an alumni of IUJ, Class of 2004. During his time as student there, he was the President of IUJ's Graduate Student Organization and Teaching Assistant for two Accounting subjects.
Sumber: www.financeindonesia.org
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
The Fujitsu Scholarship at JAIMS, Hawaii
The Fujitsu Scholarship supports your development as a global leader by funding your participation in the East-West Knowledge Leaders Program. The EWKLP has a three-month curriculum, which synthesizes the best practices of both the East and West. You will sharpen your global management knowledge and skills, and build the confidence necessary for success in global business situations.
EWKLP is run by JAIMS, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Fujitsu established JAIMS as a nonprofit postgraduate institute in 1972. Many Fujitsu Scholarship recipients are now working for corporate and social-service organizations across the globe. As a EWKLP graduate, you too will become a member of a vibrant global alumni network.
Qualifications
In addition to qualifying for the Fujitsu Scholarship, you must also qualify for admission to JAIMS' EWKLP. For complete EWKLP information, refer to the EWKLP Application Packet contained at the bottom of the Application Checklist section. Fujitsu Scholarship qualifications include the following:
- A bachelor's degree or a degree equivalent to a four-year standard baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
- Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- A minimum TOEFL score of 577/233/90 (paper/computer/Internet), TOEIC score of 750, or IELTS overall band test result of 6.5 or higher from tests taken between March 2008 and March 2010. Applicants who received a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree with at least two years of full-time coursework within the last five years from a regionally accredited institution in the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, or New Zealand; or from a university in Canada, Africa or Singapore, where English is the language of instruction are exempt from taking the TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS.
- A minimum of three years of relevant full-time work experience (five years preferred) at the time of application.
- To qualify for the Fujitsu Scholarship, applicants must be a resident of the state of Hawaii, U.S.A., or a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam.
Benefits
The Fujitsu Scholarship benefits include tuition and fees for the EWKLP program. Other benefits, which vary in amount each year, are also included.
- Tuition and Fees for the EWKLP
- Stipend Toward Living Expenses *
*Applicants from the following countries/areas are not eligible to receive the monthly stipend: Australia, Hawaii, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.- Airfare:
Fujitsu Ltd. will provide a round-trip air ticket to cover transportation from the participant's home country to Honolulu, and back. The selection of the air carrier and travel agent, including itinerary, is at the discretion of Fujitsu Ltd. In the event the participant wishes to change and/or expand the route and/or the period of stay, Fujitsu Ltd. reserves the right to withhold the original ticket.- Health Insurance:
Fujitsu Ltd. will provide medical insurance that covers a portion of the participant's medical expenses during the program period. The participant pays `ll medical expenses not covered by the medical insurance. The selection of the medical insurance plan is at the discretion of Fujitsu Ltd.- Housing Arrangements:
JAIMS will assist in locating appropriate housing in Honolulu for all participants. Fujitsu Ltd. will provide and pay for participant accommodations in Japan.- Visa Arrangements:
When applicable, participants will be assisted in obtaining the F-1 Student visa to enter the U.S. EWKLP participants will be assisted with the appropriate visa to enter Japan, if necessary. The expense of obtaining the visa is the financial responsibility of the participant.
Application Process
- Download the Fujitsu Scholarship Application Packet from the bottom of the Application Checklist.
- If you are unable to do so, please request the application packets through your local Fujitsu Limited affiliated office. You can find your local affiliate from this list here.
- Complete and submit all documents listed on the Application Checklist.
- Deadline for submission: March 19, 2010
Applicants who fail to submit all documents by the due date cannot be considered.
Submitted application documents will not be returned to applicants.- Submit all application materials to:
Fujitsu Hawaii Representative Office
c/o JAIMS
6660 Hawaii Kai Drive
Honolulu, HI 96825
U.S.A.
For complete information and more details, please check the official website.Sumber: www.financeindonesia.org
Monday, January 18, 2010
China – AUN Scholarship 2010
China-AUN Scholarship 2010 is now open for new applications. Please see attached the details and guideline for scholarship application.
Applicants may apply online at http://laihua.csc.edu.cn/ or download application forms for Chinese Government Scholarship from CSC’s website at http://en.csc.edu.cn/laihua/default.aspx?cid=277
After completing online application, kindly print out two copies of applications.
Kindly prepare other supporting documents as required (see scholarship details).
Please send the package of application documents, including copies of applications, to AUN Secretariat Office at:
Mr. Raksit Waropas
Office of the AUN Secretariat
Room 210, Jamjuree 1 Building
Chulalongkorn University
Phayathai Rd., Bangkok 10330
THAILAND
Tel: + 66 2 2153640 ext. 0
Email: raksit@ aun-sec.org
*Please submit your applications by 19 April 2010.
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Siam Cement Group (SCG) Foundation Scholarship Program
Siam Cement Group (SCG) Foundation Scholarship Program
*Deadline: March 31st, 2010*
The SCG Foundation is pleased to grant up to 6 full scholarships for individuals wishing to study at the Master of Arts Program in International Development Studies (MAIDS) at Chulalongkorn University for the upcoming 2010-2011 academic year.
Please note that in previous years the scholarship was limited to full-time government employees or civil servants, but it is now open to non-governmental workers, students, and other individuals with a background in development, as well as government employees.
1. Eligibility (6 Scholarships)
Scholarships are open to government workers, non-profit sector employees, students and other individuals with a background in development from each of the following Southeast Asian countries:
1. Thailand
2. Vietnam
3. Cambodia
4. Laos
5. Indonesia
6. Philippines
The SCG Foundation and the MAIDS programme will seek to distribute one scholarship per country.
2. Scholarship Coverage
I) Living Expenses
- Roundtrip airfare (up to 25,000 baht)
- Housing (5,000 baht/month)
- Food (8,000 baht/month)
2) Education Costs
- Tuition Fees (Thai Scholar: 252,000 baht; International Scholar: 337,500 baht)
- Workshop and/or Fieldtrips (15,000 baht)
Total Scholarship Value
- Thai Scholarship: 464,800 baht/scholarship
- International Scholarship: 575,300 baht/scholarship
3. Scholarship Conditions:
I) Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for MAIDS admission AND be admitted to the MAIDS program.
II) SCG Foundation Scholars are expected to graduate within the prescribed 12 month period (excluding the pre-session course). Students who are required to enroll in additional semester(s) will have to bear the additional cost of living and tuition fees.
III) SCG Foundation Scholars must not be employed - either part-time or full-time - during their studies/scholarship tenure.
IV) Following graduation, SCG Foundation Scholars are expected to return to work for their home governments for a period of two years.
4. MAIDS Program Admission Requirements:
I) Entry Requirements
- Applicants should possess a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in the social sciences with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0.
- Applicants should also have 2 years work experience in a related field. Mature students, junior to mid-level government officials with experience in development are encouraged to apply.
II) English Language Requirements
Candidates will be required to demonstrate an acceptable level of language proficiency. Applicants should have achieved an English language score of at least 6.0 on the British Council IELTS, 550 in the paper-based TOEFL, 213 in the computer-based TOEFL, or 550 in CU-TEP (Chulalongkorn University Test of English Proficiency). These three above-mentioned tests are the only ones excepted by Chulalongkorn University. Please also note English tests scores must be less than two years old at the time of application.
Please note that these scores, although a minimum requirement for admission, do not guarantee successful admission or completion of the program. The candidate should feel comfortable writing graduate-level academic essays and participating in class discussions in English.
5. Recruitment Procedure:
I) Application Deadline:
March 31st, 2010
II) Preliminary Applicant Screening:
April 2010
III) Short-listed Candidate Interviews:
April/May 2010
IV) Final Selection:
June 2010
V) Pre-session Course for Selected Students:
August/September 2010
VI) Program Commencement:
October 2010
For complete information and more details, please check the official website.Sumber: www.financeindonesia.org
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