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
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
The Aboitiz College Scholarship Program wishes to recognize outstanding undergraduate students pursuing a degree in any Accountancy, Business /Management, IT or Engineering course. Each academic year, Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) will award students with a scholarship to assist in defraying tuition expenses and school fees. Each scholarship will be renewable every semester as long as the student maintains the GPA requirement and makes normal progress toward a degree.

Scholars are required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 85% or its equivalent each semester.
A paid 10-week summer internship is open to scholars.
Upon completion of his / her course, a scholar will be considered for an
apprenticeship position with an Aboitiz company for a maximum of one (1) year.

WHO MAY APPLY

The applicant must meet all of the following requirements:
A full-time 1st year to 4th year incoming student of an eligible college / university
Pursuing a degree in any Accountancy, Business / Management, IT or Engineering course
Final grade / cumulative overall GPA should not be lower than 85% or its equivalent
No failing or incomplete grade
No record of any form of disciplinary action
Must have fully completed and timely submitted all application materials

List of Eligible Colleges / Universities
1. Cebu Institute of Technology
2. Central Philippine University
3. Silliman University
4. St. Theresa’s College
5. University of Cebu
6. University of San Carlos
7. University of San Jose – Recoletos
8. University of the Philippines in the Visayas Cebu College

REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must submit all of the following required documents:

Completed & signed application kit
Two letters of recommendation (one academic & one non-academic)
Certified true copy of HS Report Card (for incoming 1st years only)
Certified true copy of college transcript for ALL undergraduate course work to date (for incoming 2nd – 4th years)
All application documents submitted to the Scholarship Selection Committee will become the property of the company and will NOT be returned to the applicants.

Send applications to:
The Aboitiz College Scholarship Program
Corporate HR
Aboitiz Equity Ventures
Aboitiz Corporate Center
Gov. Manuel A. Cuenco Avenue, Banilad
6000 Cebu City

FUNDING SUPPORT
The Aboitiz College Scholarship Program has the following provisions:
The funds are intended to assist the scholar in defraying tuition expenses and other miscellaneous fees, books and transportation allowance. The scholarship payment will be made to the designated and eligible college /university and is not transferable to other academic institutions.

SCREENING AND SELECTION PROCESS
Initial applications are evaluated by a team from AEV’s Corporate HR.
Only the selected finalists will be notified of the panel interview schedule. They will be interviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee at the Aboitiz Corporate Center in Banilad, Cebu City.
The committee will determine the successful applicants based on their prior academic performance, recommendations, leadership ability, character, motivation and potential.

AWARD PROCESS
Scholarship recipients will be notified by phone on May 7, 2010.
The scholar must provide proof of enrollment for the 2010 – 2011 academic year and is expected to remain enrolled as a full-time student during this time period.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Vianney Yap
Tel. No. 63-32-411-1774
E-mail vianney.yap@aboitiz.com

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Japanese Government receives about 100 scholars from the Philippines under six different scholarship categories:

1. Teacher Training – This scholarship is open to teachers (elementary/high school) or academic staff/members at a teacher training institution wishing to undergo professional improvement in the field of Education in Japan for 1 1/2 years.

2. Japanese Scholarship- This scholarship covers a 1-year period of studying Japanese language, life and culture.

3. Undergraduate – This scholarship covers a 5-year period of study in Japan for individuals wishing to pursue undergraduate-level studies in the field of humanities, natural sciences or social sciences.

4. Research – This scholarship covers a 1 1/2 to 2-year period of study in Japan for individuals who are interested in conducting research in a field related to what they have previously studied within the scope of humanities, natural sciences or social sciences.

5. Professional Training School – This scholarship is open to individuals wishing to pursue a 3-year non-degree program at a Japanese vocational school in the following fields: Civil Engineering, Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Nutrition, Infant Education, Secretarial Studies, Hotel Management, Tourism, Fashion / Dressmaking, Design, Photography, etc.

6. College of Technology – This scholarship is open to individuals wishing to pursue a 4-year non-degree program at a Japanese school in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Information, Communication and Network Engineering; Materials Engineering; Architecture and Civil Engineering; Maritime Engineering; etc.

WHO MAY APPLY
Applicants must be under 35 years (Teacher Training), between the ages of 18-29 (Japanese Studies), between 17 to 21 (Undergraduate), under 35 years (Research), between 17-21 (Professional Training) and 17-21 years old (College of Technology).

FINANCIAL AID/GRANT SUPPORT
School fees, travel and allowance will be provided.

REQUIREMENTS
The different scholarship categories have different requirements. All of them require submission of an application form, photograph, academic transcript and recommendation letters.

APPLICATION PERIOD
Varies. Refer to Japanese embassy website for updated application information.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Japan Information Cultural Center
Embassy of Japan in Manila
Tel. No. (632) 551-5710 locals 2315, 2317 or 4210
Email: jicc-mnl@japanembassy.ph or jiccmanila@yahoo.com

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program of the National Academies is designed to engage graduate science, engineering, medical, veterinary, business, public policy, and law students in the analytical process that informs the creation of national policy-making with a science/technology element. As a result, students develop basic skills essential to working in the world of science policy.

Time frame: For the year 2009, the fellowship program will comprise two, 12-week sessions. There will be no summer session in 2009.

* Winter: January 12 through April 3 (12 weeks).
* Fall: September 9 through November 25 (12 weeks).

WHO MAY APPLY
Applications for the fellowships are invited from graduate students through post-doctoral scholars in any physical, biological, or social science field or any field of engineering, medicine/health, or veterinary medicine as well as business, law, education, and other graduate and professional programs.

Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and those who have completed graduate studies or postdoctoral research within the last 5 years are eligible to apply.

The program is open to all US and non-US citizens who meet the criteria. However, you must be currently enrolled in a US university and have proof of holding a valid J-1 or F-1 status. We cannot sponsor a visa on your behalf. If you are accepted into the program, copies of your immigration documents will be required immediately.

• F-1 students may participate using curricular practical training (CPT) or optional practical training (OPT). They must provide an I-20 form, showing approval by the Designated School Official (DSO) for CPT or OPT, and permission to come to Washington, DC, for the time period required to participate in this program, and that you are allowed to receive the stipend. A copy of your Employment Authorization Card (EAD) is required if you are using OPT.

• J-1 students must provide a DS-2019 from showing authorization for academic training by the university’s J-1 Responsible Officer (RO).

REQUIREMENTS
1. Application form
2. Reference Form

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Fall – 1 May 2009
Winter – 1 November 2009

CONTACT INFORMATION
Send an e-mail to policyfellows@nas.edu (preferred), fax to (202) 334-1667, call (202) 334-2455, or write to the address below.

The National Academies Christine Mirzayan
Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
500 5th Street, NW, Room 508
Washington, DC 20001
Telephone: 202-334-2455
Fax: 202-334-1667

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND WHO MAY APPLY
This is an opportunity to spend one semester, one year, or more to study in one partner university from Europe for students and partner-university staff from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Philippines, India, Pakistan, to Universities of Nice, Ankara, Bordeaux, Enschede, Heidelberg, Santiago de Compostela, Sibiu, Padova, Warsaw.

If you feel that you belong to a vulnerable group (i.e. refugee, displaced population, disabled foreign students, economically disadvantaged groups and indigenous populations etc) this may even be a way to get support for a full
Bachelor or Master education in a field identified as being of special needs in your Asian country.

Emma is for funding Asia to Europe individual mobility flows (IMF) of academics from Partner Countries, fully sponsored by the EACEA run programme Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window.

EXPLANATION OF TERMS
Academic: Any person related to some university: student, graduate, staff.
IMF: Individual Mobility Flow, an academic visit to a partner university from the alternative part of the Eurasian continent. Exceptionally, during this campaign, only Asia to Europe IMFs are funded. Number of available IMFs and rules depend on level and TG.
Level: Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Doctorate, Staff
TG: Target Group, a name to characterize the group of people you may belong to. As academic, you are TG1 if you belong to a partner university, and you are TG2 if not. In any case, you may also be TG3, and EMMA could be the first time that you are happy to be TG3, as this means that you have a refugee status or are an asylum beneficiary, you have been the object of unjustified expulsion, you belong to a population targeted by a specific national policy.
Partner country: Any country that has a Partner University

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
The University of Nice and its partners build up the EMMA-Consortium that runs this Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window (EM ECW) programme .

The EM ECW is a co-operation and mobility scheme in the area of higher education co-operation launched by Europe Aid cooperation Office and implemented by the Executive Agency Education, Audiovisual and Culture.

Funding is inclusive of all expanses for visa, travel, insurance, living, tuition-fees if required in the EMMA-EPU, depending on the level of the individual mobility flow.

REQUIREMENTS
(1) Copy of your passport, (2) Your vitae or better, your Europass(*), (3) Your project description and/or motivation letter (*), (4) if you are from Target Group 3 : your detailed case, (5) Recommendation (student)/invitation (PostDoc, Staff), (6) Additional recommendation, (7) A picture of you.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
28 February 2009

CONTACT INFORMATION
Jose Balmaceda
University of the Philippines-Diliman
Tel. + 63 2 928 0439
director@math.upd.edu.ph

Reggie M. Marcelo
Ateneo de Manila University
Tel. + 632 426 6125
rmm@admu.edu.ph

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) announce the opening of the competition for the 2009-2010 Philippine Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). Now on its second year in the Philippines, this program targets outstanding students from non-elite, underrepresented sectors in society who are in their first, second or third year in college to do one semester or one academic year of study in an accredited higher educational institution in the U.S.

Eligibility Requirements:
1. Philippine citizenship
2. English proficiency
3. Currently enrolled in a 4-year bachelor’s degree program. First year, second year or third year college students can apply.
4. Outstanding undergraduate record
5. Strong motivation and leadership skills
6. Successful applicants must be prepared to return to the Philippines upon completion of their non-degree study program.
Individuals holding dual citizenship, are permanent residents, and/or are presently studying in the US are not eligible.

A complete application consists of the following:
1. Completed, signed Global Undergraduate Exchange Program application form
2. Personal statement in English, 350-500 words, typed
3. Official transcripts of records (for years of university study; high school transcript for first year college applicants)
4. Three (3) letters of recommendation from teachers/professors. One letter must be from the applicant’s high school.
5. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), minimum 450 (or 133 on CBT TOEFL) – if available.
6. Two (2) passport-size photos

For more information, go to www.paef.org.ph

The State Scholarship Program is for incoming Filipino college freshmen students to undertake studies in selected participating higher education institutions.

Benefits include tuition (excluding miscellaneous school fees), book allowance of PhP250.00 and stipend of PhP2,500.00.

Applicants must be 25 years old and below at the time of application, belong to the top 10 of the 4th year high school class, with parents/guardian having a combined gross annual income of not more than P120,000.00.

Required documents include Certification of ranking by the Principal, latest BIR statement of parents/guardian, certification of good health from a government physician and certification of good moral character from the Principal.

To apply, applicants must secure application from the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office (CHEDRO) or the office of the high school principal concerned and submit the application to the CHEDRO.

For more information, go to http://www.ched.gov.ph/scholarships/local.html

This scholarship program is administered by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports of the Republic of the Philippines available to incoming college freshmen who are members of the “hill tribes” to be enrolled at selected public and private higher education institutions in the Philippines.

Support include tuition as billed by the school (excluding miscellaneous and other school fees), book allowance of PhP250.00 and stipend of PhP2,000.00.

Applicants should be bonafide members of a “hill tribe”, not more than 25 years old at the the time of application to the program, belong to the upper 15% of the 4th year high school class, and with parents/guardians having a gross annual income of not more than P120,000.00.

Documents to be submitted include:

1. Certification of tribe membership by the National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP)
2. Certification of ranking in the 4th year high school class by the principal
3. Latest BIR Income Tax Return of parents/guardians
4. Certification of good moral character from the High School principal
5. Certification of good health from the government physician

To apply, applicants must secure application from the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office (CHEDRO) concerned and submit the accomplished application form together with the required documents to the CHEDRO.

For more information, go to http://www.ched.gov.ph/scholarships/local.html

“The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) will award scholarships in BS degree programs to Filipino students with high aptitude in science and mathematics and willing pursue fields of science and technology.

1. Agricultural Engineering
2. Biochemistry
3. Biology
4. Chemical Engineering
5. Chemistry
6. Chemistry Teaching
7. Computer Engineering
8. Computer Science
9. Electrical Engineering
10. Electronics and Communications Engineering
11. Food Technology
12. Industrial Engineering
13. Information Technology
14. Materials Engineering
15. Mathematics
16. Mathematics Teaching
17. Mechanical Engineering
18. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
19. Physics
20. Physics Teaching
21. Statistics

A. General Criteria of Eligibility:

The applicant must be: a poor, talented and deserving student who belongs to a family whose socio-economic status does not exceed the set values of certain indicators as approved by the Advisory Committee on the S&T Scholarships; a member of the top five percent (5%) of the regular high school graduating class or a member of the graduating class of a DOST-SEI identified or DepEd recognized science high school; a natural-born Filipino citizen; a resident of the municipality for the last 4 years as attested by the barangay/school records; of good moral character and in good health; a qualifier of the 2008 S&T Scholarship Examination.

The following are not qualified to apply: Those who have earned units in any post-secondary/undergraduate course; taken any DOST-SEI Science and Technology Scholarship Examination; applied for resident/immigrant status in the USA or any other country.

B. Scholarship Privileges:

1. Tuition and other school fees not to exceed P 4,500/semester/term.
2. Allowance for prescribed textbooks and essential school supplies at P 3,000/academic year.
3. Outright grant for prescribed Military Science/Physical Education uniform of
P500.00 for first semester, first year only.
4. Free transportation for one economy-class round trip fare between permanent residence and place of study on reimbursement basis (for those studying outside
of their home province).
5. Monthly living allowance for a 10-11 month duration:
* For those who will pursue Physics, Physics Teaching Courses, a
monthly living allowance of P 4,000; and,
* For those who will pursue other DOST priority courses, a monthly living
allowance of P 3,000.00.
6. Group health and accident insurance;
7. Additional privileges during summer, if required in the curriculum such as:
1. Monthly living allowance during the required period;
2. Tuition and other school fees not to exceed P 1,500;
3. Actual purchase of textbooks and essential school supplies not to
exceed P500.00 (official receipts required).
8. Post-graduation clothing allowance at P1,000.00

C. Requirements:

1. DOST-SEI Information Sheet (using Form A);
2. Household Profile (Form B)
3. Certification of Good Moral Character from guidance counselor/principal
(Form D);
4. Certification from the high school principal on the following (Form D):
* That the applicant belongs to the upper 5% of the regular high school graduating class (Form D-1); or
* That the applicant belongs to the upper 5% graduating class of DOST-SEI identified or DepEd recognized science high school (Form D-2)
* Total number of candidates for graduation
5. Statement of applicant that he/she has not taken any undergraduate units or post secondary course (Form E);
6. Statement of parent that applicant has no pending application for immigrant/resident status in the USA or any other country (Form F);
7. Certification of residency from barangay captain (Form G);
8. Two recent photographs (1″x1″) taken within the month of application, one to be attached to the DOST-SEI Information Sheet and the other to the Test Permit;
9. Photocopy of Birth Certificate.

Note: All certifications are found in the Application Form.

D. Where to Secure/File Application:

Application forms can be obtained at the Science Education Institute, 3rd Floor, PTRI Bldg., Bicutan, Taguig City, Metro Manila, DOST Regional Offices/Provincial Science and Technology Centers (PSTC) or Offices of the Congressmen. It can be also downloaded from the DOST website.

Accomplished form can be filed at the Science Education Institute, 3rd Floor, PTRI Bldg., Bicutan, Taguig City, Metro Manila, or DOST Regional Office/PSTC nearest the applicant’s school or home address.

Deadline for Filing of Application:
16 November 2007 (Friday)

Date of Examination:
13 January 2007 (Sunday)

The Test Permit/s shall be mailed to the applicant or school principal for distribution to the applicants . In case the test permits are not received before the examination day, the examinees may check with the DOST Regional Office/PSTC a day before the examination and proceed to the nearest designated test center.

E. Scholarship Requirements:

1. An awardee shall enroll in any of the DOST-SEI identified institutions including state colleges and universities and in CHED Centers of Excellence/Centers of Development.
* He/She should pass the qualifying examination for admission by the university where he/she plans to enroll.
2. An awardee shall comply with the terms of the scholarship agreement to be entered into between himself/herself, parents or legal guardian and the DOST-SEI.
3. After signing the Scholarship Agreement, the awardee’s name shall be included in the lists of scholars needing clearance from DOST-SEI forwarded to the Department of Foreign Affairs, National Bureau of Investigation and Bureau of Immigration.
4. An awardee shall maintain the grade requirement of the scholarship.
5. Upon completion of his/her course, an awardee shall serve in the country preferably in his/her home region on full time basis along his/her field of training for a minimum period equivalent to the length of time he/she enjoyed this scholarship.

F. Examination Coverage:

This is an aptitude test designed to measure abilities that determine academic and professional success in the different areas in science and technology. The test is divided into two major components:

1. Intellective
1. Scientific Ability
2. , Quantitative Ability Mechanical and Technical Ability
3. Linguistic Ability
4. , Imagery, Inspection, Working Memory Sensorimotor Ability
2. Non-Intellective

G. Selection Criteria:

The awardees shall be selected on the basis of their performance in the 2008 S & T Scholarship Examination.

For more information, contact:

SCIENCE EDUCATION INSTITUTE
Address: 3/F PTRI Bldg., Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila
Phone Number: (02) 8390083 or 837-2071 loc. 2382
Fax Number: (02) 837-1333
Website: www.sei.dost.gov.ph
Project Coordinator: Ms. Alice Asuncion
Office Designation: Chief, STD
Phone/Fax No.: (02) 837-1333
Email: ala@sei.dost.gov.ph
http://www.science-scholarships.ph/“