WHO MAY APPLY
International students enrolled in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year undergraduate program at the time of application

Students whose GPA in the last semester is above 80 out of 100

Students whose TOPIK score is above 4th grade (students who have already received similar scholarships from the Government of Korea, university or other organizations are not considered)

CONTACT INFORMATION
CHO Chris
Tel : 032-860-7034
Email : chris@inha.ac.kr

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The goal of the Quota Scheme is to give students from developing countries in the South, Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia, relevant education that would also benefit their home countries when they return after graduation.

The programme also contributes to strengthen Norwegian institutions of higher education’s participation in global knowledge cooperation.

The Norwegian government provides scholarships for students from developing countries in the South and countries of Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia under the Quota Scheme. The overall objective of the Quota Scheme is to promote the internationalisation of higher education.

WHO MAY APPLY
The Quota Scheme is for certain developing countries (like the Philippines) that are on the DAC-list issued by OECD, and is eligible for students from the category of “ lower middle-income countries” and under. Also, the scheme accepts students from Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Palestinian students from the Palestinian Authorities.

The process of allocating quota places focuses on a purposeful distribution according to country, area of study and institution of higher education.

REQUIREMENTS
The Norwegian universities and university colleges participating in the Quota Scheme have an English version of their website, where applicants can find more detailed information about the admission requirements for each course offered. Below are some general requirements.

Students usually apply for a degree course which is based on continuation of their studies in their home country, or a course which can be a joint part of a degree course in their home country ( joint degree or sandwich programmes). Most of the programmes are at the Master or Ph.D. level, but the Quota Scheme also offers certain professional studies.

Students must apply directly from their home country and must have stayed at least one year in their home country directly prior to the planned course of study at the Norwegian university/university college.

Basic general requirements
All candidates should typically have the following basic qualifications:

Secondary school certificates
Minimum two years of higher education from your home country

The Quota Scheme as a rule only enrols students from institutions which have collaboration agreements with Norwegian universities or university colleges. Norwegian institutions usually do not admit free movers (individual applicants) to this scheme. Only in very special cases can free movers be considered. Please contact the Norwegian institutions for individual information.

To find out which institutions collaborate with Norwegian institutions, please refer to the websites of the Norwegian institutions.

Students who come to Norway as self-financed students will, as a rule, not be considered as being qualified for the Quota Scheme.

SCHOLARSHIPS
The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund ( Statens Lånekasse) is responsible for managing the financial support provided for the Quota students. Each student receives the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent educational programme. About 30 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 70 per cent as a loan. However, the loan portion is waived when the student returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study. Normally, the financial support will not not exceed a time span of four years for one definite study plan, or a combination of two programmes.

Additional financing
Travelling expenses for entry into Norway can be reimbursed (fixed price). Students can apply for one annual home visit if the educational programme lasts more than one year, as well as financial support for travelling expenses for field work during the course of study. When the student returns home within 3 months after finishing the course, the cost of travelling home is covered by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Foreign Scholarships/Training Program (FSTP) is a component of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) extended to the Philippines by foreign donor countries, the objective of which is to enhance the capabilities of institutions in accordance with the national development thrusts and strategies.
The FSTP is planned and negotiated annually with the donors based on the identified training needs of agencies/institutions. It consists of degree and non-degree, academic and non-academic short-term courses.

WHO MAY APPLY

All Filipino citizens employed in either the government or private sector institutions including those working with non-government organizations may avail of foreign scholarship grants provided:
A. The following basic requirements are met:
• Must not have any pending administrative or criminal charges;
• Must be physically and mentally fit to undergo training;
• Must have a permanent or regular status of appointment, except for project-related courses;
• Must meet the educational requirements of the program;
• Must have at least two years of working experience, the last two years of which is with the nominating institution at the time of nomination;
• Must not have pending application for scholarships in another program or has completed the return service obligation from previous scholarship, if any.
B. The nominee passes the pre-selection criteria;
C. The nominee meets specific donor country requirements.

PROCEDURES
The general procedures are as follows:
A. The nominee shall be endorsed by the head or deputized official of the agency/organization, both government and private sectors.
B. The nomination of candidates from regional agencies shall be coursed through its central office.
C. The documentary requirements for nominees coming from Luzon and Metro Manila areas shall be submitted before the deadline indicated in the CHED invitation to the agency to the CHED International Affairs Service (IAS), or CHED Regional Office in Cebu in the case of Visayas nominees, and in Davao for Mindanao nominees. These may be sent either through regular mail or messengerial pouches.
D. The date of personal interview is indicated in the CHED invitation letter. Nominees are required to confirm with CHED-IAS or Regional Screening Committees (Cebu or Davao) the exact time two days prior to interview schedule.
E. The nominee shall be informed immediately of the results on the same day of interview. Those who pass the pre-selection process shall be required to accomplish and submit to the CHED the donor’s nomination forms and other additional documentary requirements.
F. Upon receipt of an Embassy Note Verbale on an acceptance on non-acceptance of a nominee to a scholarship grant, the nominating agency shall be officially informed by the CHED of its nominee’s acceptance upon the latter’s receipt of notice from the donor’s embassy. The accepted nominee shall then prepare his/her travel documents in coordination with the IAS.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, please contact
Commission on Higher Education
International Affairs Service
HEDC Bldg., C.P. Garcia Ave., UP Diliman, Q.C.
Tel. Nos. +632-4410750 or +632-3854827
Email: ched_ias@gmail.com

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Our Research Assistant positions offer young, aspiring researchers a salaried position in our research team. Candidates offered a position as IMDEA Networks Research Assistants will have been pre-vetted and conditionally accepted for a place on the Ph.D. program at the University Carlos III of Madrid (UC3M).

WHO MAY APPLY
Graduates applying for this position should have the following qualifications:

B.Sc., M.Sc. or equivalent in Telematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field **
Excellent academic transcripts
Clearly defined Statement of Purpose for Ph.D. research thesis
Excellent level of spoken and written English
Highly motivated
Students who obtained their degree (B.Sc., M.Sc. or equivalent) in a higher education system NOT subject to the Bologna Process are strongly advised to provide their GRE scores on the online application form.
** An offer of a Research Assistant position implies your acceptance to the UC3M Ph.D. program.

BENEFITS
Freedom to focus on your research work, with full administrative support
Collaboration with leading experts on international research projects
Supervision throughout your Ph.D. by one of our world-renowned and award-winning researchers (see Research team)
Use of state-of-the-art resources and facilities
Collaborative, multi-cultural and English-speaking environment
Participation at international conferences and project meetings
Assistance with all aspects of immigration and relocation
Support to take innovations to market
Salaried position for up to 5 years ***
All Ph.D. program fees paid
Access to comprehensive healthcare
Total combined value of financial package of more than 150,000 Euros over five years
*** UC3M Admission levels

We finance Research Assistant’s Ph.D. studies for between 4 and 5 years. You will be funded for up to 5 years if you are admitted to the 1st year of UC3M Masters Program, and up to 4 years otherwise.

Yr 1 Masters Program: Funding up to 5 years

Yr 2 Masters Program: Funding up to 4 years

CONTACT INFORMATION
Website: www.networks.imdea.org

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
2011 Japanese Government Scholarships for Filipinos wishing to study in Japan.

WHO MAY APPLY
17- 35 year old Filipinos who want to study Social Sciences, Humanities and Natural Sciences, Professional Training, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering; Electronics; Wireless Communication, Business, Nursery Teacher Training, Nourishment, Travel, Music, Dress Making, Design, Photography, etc, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Information, Communication & Network Engineering, Materials Engineering, Architecture & Civil Engineering, Maritime Engineering, etc., Research (Research Student, Master’s, or Doctoral Course)

* For Research Category: If grantee desires to proceed to a regular graduate course from a Research Student course, or to a doctoral course from a master’s course or a professional graduate course, he/she may have the term of his/her scholarship extended upon successfully passing the examination by MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Japan) provided that he/she has outstanding academic achievement that meets certain criteria.

REQUIREMENTS
Application forms are available at the JICC Library in Manila, the Consular Offices of Japan in Cebu City and Davao City, or may be downloaded from the Embassy Website:
www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/culture/scholarship/index.htm.

The selection process is composed of several stages, i.e. document screening, written exams & interviews. Only selected applicants at each stage will be notified for further instructions.

FUNDING
All funding will come from the Government of Japan.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC)
Embassy of Japan
2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1300
Tel #: (02) 551-5710 local 2315 and 2317

Consular Office of Japan, Cebu
7/F Keppel Ctr., Samar Loop cor. Cardinal Rosales Ave
Cebu Business Park, 6000 Cebu City
Tel #: (032) 231-7321/22

Consular Office of Japan, Davao
Suite B305m, 3/F, Plaza de Luisa Complex
140 Ramon Magsaysay Ave., 8000 Davao City
Tel #: (082) 221-3100

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND WHO MAY APPLY
Established in honor of the late U.S. Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, the fellowship program sends outstanding mid-career Filipino professionals in public service from both the public and private sectors to the United States for a year of university study and work-related practical experience. The program develops leaders who will have “multiplier effect” on their society.

Fellowships are granted competitively in the following fields:

agricultural development/agricultural economics, communications/journalism,
economic development/finance and banking ,
educational administration, planning and policy ,
HIV/AIDS policy and prevention ,
human resource management ,
law and human rights ,
natural resources and environmental management ,
public health policy and management ,
public policy analysis and public administration ,
substance abuse education, treatment and prevention ,
teaching of English as a foreign language,
technology policy and management,
trafficking in persons, policy and prevention,
urban and regional planning

REQUIREMENTS
Official or certified transcript of records from all colleges/universities attended
Certified copy of diploma
Two letters of reference (forms are included with the application kit)
Completed application form

FUNDING
The fellowship provides for tuition and fees, a monthly maintenance allowance, book and supplies, and round-trip international travel to the Fellow’s English language center (when applicable), to the host institution, and to Washington, DC for a workshop. Supplementary funds are available for professional activities such as field trips or attendance at conferences. Humphrey Fellowships are not renewable.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Manila Office:
PAEF-Educational Information and Advising Center
10/F Ayala Life-FGU Center-Makati
6811 Ayala Avenue
1226 Makati City

Tel Nos:
(632) 812-0919
(632) 812-0945
(632) 812-5890

Fax No:
(632) 812-0822

E-mail:
fulbright@paef.org.ph

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
Scholarship to Filipinos to study at the graduate level (master’s or doctoral studies) or pursue non-degree doctoral enrichment or doctoral dissertation research in the United States. Grants under the Philippine Fulbright Student Program are for a maximum of one academic year for non-degree, one to two years for master’s, and two years for doctoral degree studies.

WHO MAY APPLY
1. Philippine citizenship
2. English proficiency
3. College degree with major in field of specialization; excellent undergraduate record
4. Applicants must have at least two years of professional work experience (after college) in their field of specialization.
5. Applicants for the degree programs must be no older than 40 years of age at the time of application. This age requirement is waived for non-degree study.
6. Applicants must be in good health to pursue graduate work in the US.
7. Applicants must return to the Philippines immediately upon completion of study.
8. Non-degree applicants must meet the added requirements:
1. Applicants for doctoral enrichment must be enrolled in a relevant study program in a Philippine university
2. Applicants for doctoral dissertation must show proof that materials required to pursue research are not available in the Philippines but are available in the United States.

Individuals holding dual citizenship, are permanent residents and/or are presently studying in the US are not eligible.

FINANCIAL AID/ GRANT SUPPORT
The grant provides for round-trip international travel, monthly maintenance allowance, tuition and fees, book/supplies allowance, and health and accident insurance.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Official or certified transcript of records from all colleges/universities attended
2. Certified true copy of diploma (not original)
3. Four letters of reference (forms are included with the application kit)
4. Completed 6-page application form
5. NBI Clearance acquired in the past 6 months

APPLICATION PERIOD
December 7, 2009 to May 7, 2010.

Printed copy of completed applications must be received at the PAEF office on or before May 7, 2010.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Manila Office:
PAEF-Educational Information and Advising Center
10/F Ayala Life-FGU Center-Makati
6811 Ayala Avenue
1226 Makati City

Tel Nos: (632) 812-0919, (632) 812-0945, (632) 812-5890
Fax No: (632) 812-0822
E-mail: fulbright@paef.org.ph

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Open Society Fellowship supports individuals seeking innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges and stimulate far-reaching and probing conversations within the Open Society Institute and in the world.

A fellowship project might identify a problem that has not previously been recognized, develop new policy ideas to address familiar problems, or offer a new advocacy strategy. Fellows should take advantage of the considerable intellectual and logistical resources of the Open Society Institute and expect to contribute meaningfully to OSI’s thinking in return.

WHO MAY APPLY
The Open Society Fellowship chooses its fellows from a diverse pool of applicants that includes journalists, activists, academics, and practitioners in a variety of fields. Applicants should possess a deep understanding of their chosen subject area and a track record of professional accomplishment.

The fellowship seeks “idea entrepreneurs” from across the world who are ready to challenge conventional wisdom. Successful applicants will be eager to exploit the many resources offered by OSI and be prepared to engage constructively with the global OSI community. Ideal fellows are specialists who can see beyond the parochialisms of their field and possess the tenacity to complete a project of exceptional merit.

REQUIREMENTS
All interested applicants should complete the online application form at https://oas.soros.org/oas and submit supporting materials for consideration. Please read the FAQs before applying. Applicants may submit a project proposal or other materials in a language other than English, as long as they also submit an English translation. Certified translations are strongly recommended.

Once the initial information has been entered, applicants receive login details and an ID number that allows them to make additions and revisions to the form until materials are submitted. The ID number should be quoted in any correspondence.

Applicants may mail their hard-copy materials to:

Open Society Fellowship
Open Society Institute
400 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10019

Note: Only applicants without Internet access may send an application by post. A PDF application form can be downloaded below. All others must apply online.

FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
For a full-time fellow based in the U.S., the stipend ranges from $60,000 to $100,000. For fellows based in other countries, appropriate adjustments will be made to reflect the economic circumstances and costs of living in those countries. Stipends are based on several factors including work experience, seniority, prior earnings, and the proportion of time committed to the fellowship. The stipend does not necessarily equal the applicant’s current salary. In certain cases, fellows will receive additional financial support to enable them to meet the residency expectation.

In most cases, OSI provides fellows with communications support to convey their work to a broader audience and influence current debates. OSI also integrates fellows into its networks of individual and organizational partners and grantees.

OSI may cover additional project expenses such as travel (including airfare and hotel), visa costs, part-time research assistance, conference fees and health insurance. Fellowship expenses should not include operational or programmatic costs, such as employees and physical infrastructure. The purpose of the fellowship is to support individual fellows; therefore OSI will only cover individual expenses.

The fellowship does not fund enrollment for degree or non-degree study at academic institutions, including dissertation research.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: OSFellows@sorosny.org.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTON AND WHO MAY APPLY
The Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture is pleased to invite applications for fellowships to conduct advanced historical research in Islamic art and architecture at Harvard University. Grants are intended principally for overseas scholars (preferably, but not exclusively, from Muslim countries) to support research in art and architectural history and archaeology. These fellowships are not intended to sponsor design, conservation, or urban development projects. We welcome applications both from established scholars and from recent post-doctoral graduates. All applicants must have a Ph.D. degree to be eligible, and projects that are publishable in Muqarnas are preferred.

The duration of the fellowship ranges from a minimum of 3 months to a maximum of 9 months.

REQUIREMENTS
Please send to the address below two copies of each of the following: curriculum vitae, research proposal, two sample of previous research publication(s), dates of intended stay with proposed budget, and two letters of recommendation from two sources.

Application materials must be submitted in hard copy only. Applications received incomplete and/or after the deadline will not be considered by the committee.

The Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture
Fellowship Program
Sackler Museum
485 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138
USA

FELLOWSHIP AWARD
Awards consist of a stipend plus travel and research expenses. The stipend awarded is based on need and length of stay and may not exceed a total of $27,000 (before taxes). The program will provide full library access and an e-mail account.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture
Harvard University
Sackler Museum
485 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138 USA

Phone: 617-495-2355
Fax: 617-496-8389
Email: agakhan@fas.harvard.edu

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Masdar Institute aims to establish a world-class, graduate university to provide the region with future leaders and critical thinkers
in science and technology, and to position Abu Dhabi as a knowledge hub and an engine for socio-economic growth.

Masdar Institute is the Middle East’s first dedicated graduate institution created to tackle the most important challenge facing our planet today – to develop cutting-edge energy solutions that will ensure the economic growth and prosperity of all nations without damaging the environment.

The following academic programs at Master’s level are offered to graduate students with relevant degrees:
• MSc in Engineering Systems and Management
• MSc in Information Technology
• MSc in Materials Science and Engineering
• MSc in Mechanical Engineering
• MSc in Water and Environmental Engineering

Two additional MSc programs will be introduced in 2010: Electrical
Power Engineering and Microelectronic Devices and Circuits. PhD
programs will also be launched in 2010.

REQUIREMENTS

Acceptance depends on academic qualifi cations and English
language proficiency as all lectures, laboratory sessions, and written
or oral examinations at Masdar Institute will be conducted in
English. Applicants should have a relevant undergraduate degree
and a high GPA from a recognized university as well as high TOEFL
(or academic IELTS) and GRE scores. Standards of admission are
in accordance with those for MIT.

In the online application, you will be required to fill in essential information and at some stage you will be asked for the following information (softcopies) which you may wish to prepare now before proceeding:

A copy of your undergraduate/graduate transcripts (scanned or typed)
A copy of your statement of objectives (in MS-Word format)

Please use the following guidelines for preparing your Statement of Objectives. This statement is very important so we encourage you to write it carefully. We seek a statement of one to two pages (approximately 400 to 1000 words) explaining the reasons for wanting to do graduate work at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology.

The statement should describe:
how you think about the world and your professional objectives
the issues or problems you want to address during your studies at the Masdar Institute and the setting in which you eventually see yourself working professionally
how your previous studies and work experience (if any) relates to what you propose to do at the Masdar Institute
why you are applying to the Masdar Institute and the specific program
other matters you think are important for us to know

A JPG passport sized photo of not more than 100K in size

For application, copies of documents submitted do not have to be original or certified true as yet. If you are accepted, it will be conditional subject to submission of all necessary original documents by the first day of classes.

SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT

Successful applicants to Masdar Institute receive full financial support. The scholarships, which are available to students from all nationalities, include all tuition fees, laptops, medical insurance, housing, travel expenses, and a cost of living allowance.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Tel +971 2 698 8122
Fax +971 2 698 8121
Email: admissions@masdar.ac.ae
www.masdar.ac.ae