A Unique International Master’s Degree Programme for Drylands
Integrated Drylands Management
A Joint Programme of UNU-IRA-INAT-ICARDA-CAREERI-ALRC-GM
Application Deadline: 10 June 2010
Overview
The MS Programme is designed to enhance the capacity of developing countries to manage their drylands resources. It is intended to provide young professionals and scientists an international perspective on resource management approaches in drylands. Students enrolled in the 2010-2011 programme will attend a 4-week intense course at CAREERI facilities in Lanzhou, China from 13 September – 12 October 2010. Upon completion of the course work and approval of the research proposal, students will carry out their field research which will be hosted by one of the partner organizations. The students are also required to complete a research project in their home country. The MS Programme is jointly offered by the seven partner institutions as an internationally accepted degree.
It is anticipated that the graduates from the MS Programme will serve in government departments and agencies (e.g., those dealing with agriculture, forestry, natural resource management, and combating desertification), teaching positions in institutions of higher learning, research institutions and doctoral research programmes.
Programme Information
Please download the informational brochure (PDF; 400 KB) and application form (Word doc.; 250 KB) for more details on the programme.
Scholarships
A limited number of Fellowships will be provided to qualified candidates from developing countries on a competitive basis. These fellowships will cover the travel costs between the country of origin and IRA, CAREERI, ICARDA and TU, as needed. Japanese students may only apply for TU fellowships.
Programme Partners
The United Nations University (UNU)
The Institut des Régions Arides (IRA, Tunisia)
The Institut National Agronomique de Tunisie (INAT, Tunisia)
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
The Cold and Arid Regions Environmental & Engineering Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAREERI, P.R. China)
Arid Land Research Center (ALRC), Tottori University
Global Mechanism of the UNCCD (GM)
Fellowship and Travel Arrangements
Part or full fellowships will be provided to qualified candidates from developing countries on a competitive basis. These fellowships will cover international airfare at economy excursion rates (between the country of origin and the hosting institutions in Tunisia, China, Syria or Japan). Housing, meals, and local transportation in Tunisia, China, Syria or Japan will be provided by the respective host institutions.
Admissions Procedure
Please consult the informational brochure and application form for admission details.
The application form must be completed and signed. The following supporting documents must be submitted together with the application form:
A letter of nomination from your supervisor/university where you are currently registered in a Master’s programme that certifies completion of basic course work.
A certified copy of academic transcripts for each institution attended.
An original detailed research proposal of 10 pages clearly outlining the problem statement, literature review, research question, methodology, expected results, workplan and timetable.
Two original supporting letters of reference, one of which must be from your current supervisor.
Evidence of English language proficiency, where English is not your first language (e.g., TOEFL score, English certificate, etc.)
Documents which are not in English must be accompanied by an official English translation.
Applications must be received by 10 June 2010. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please send application materials to:
MS Programme Committee
UNU-INWEH
175 Longwood Road South, Suite 204
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 0A1
CANADA
Fax: +1 905 667 5510
Email: contact@inweh.unu.edu
Source:
http://www.inweh.unu.edu/drylands/MS.htm
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26.4.10
UNU-INWEH Master Scholarships in Integrated Drylands Management for Developing Country Students
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24.4.10
Italy - Science Masters Scholarships 2010/11-Politecnico di Torino
The Politecnico di Torino offers The Science Masters Scholarships to Chinese Citizens for the year 2010/11 in Italy
Scholarship Details:’
- Location: Torino
- Language in which the courses are held: English or Italian
- Length: 2 years
- The activities will begin in September 2010.
- The gross amount of the scholarship is 5.000 Euro per year for the complete period. The exact net sum is dependent upon the individual tax conditions of each student.
- The amount of the scholarship will not be increased in case the student will need more time to graduate than indicated.
- The allocation of the scholarship is dependent upon the submission of the original documentation, which must correspond with the documentation attached to the application form (see the “Selection outcomes” section below).
- Payment of the scholarship occurs periodically. The first instalment is dependent upon the possession of the relevant documentation (Master of Science program enrollment certification, residence permit, Italian fiscal code, and bank account in the name of the scholarship recipient); for this reason, the first instalment is not paid at the moment of the enrollment in the Master of Science program of the Politecnico di Torino, but in the course of the following months.
- are Chinese citizens;
- are currently enrolled (in the 2009/2010 academic year) in the third year of the Bachelor program in Mechanical and Production Engineering, or Information Technology Engineering at the Politecnico di Torino or at the Politecnico di Milano;
- are not recipients of any other scholarships, Italian or foreign.
- Complete the application form at http://international.polito.it/en/content/download/1055/21178/file/Application%20form%20PoliCina.pdf.
- Fill in the application form, print it out and submit it, together with the requested documents, to the Department of International Affairs of the Politecnico di Torino – International Relations office (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9,00 to 11,30 a.m.). The application form and the documents must be submitted in a folder bearing the applicant’s name and “PoliCina project”. After having completed these steps, the application for a scholarship will be considered complete.
- an official transcript (Certificato di iscrizione con esami superati) issued by the registrar of the Politecnico di Torino or Politecnico di Milano, including all the exams which have been passed in the Bachelor of Science career by April 15th, 2010;
- Curriculum Vitae, dated and signed – maximum 3 pages
- A statement of purpose (written by the applicant)
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11.1.10
[China] Postgraduate Study Program – Zhejiang University
Chinese Government Scholarship-University Postgraduate Study Program (CGS-UPSP) is established by the Ministry of Education of China (hereinafter referred to as MOE) aiming to offer support in developing international high level universities and promote Chinese higher education brand. Entrusted by MOE, Zhejiang University recruits CGS-UPSP-supported international graduate students supported by CGS-UPSP across the world.
Basic Information and Duration of the Scholarships
Number of scholarship students to be admitted: 30
Coverage of the scholarship:
Tuition and fees for registration, laboratory experiments, internship, basic learning materials, and intramural accommodation;
Living allowance: CNY 2,000 per month for doctoral students; CNY 1,700 per month for master’s degree students;
Fees for outpatient medical services and Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China;
A one-off settlement subsidy for new students after registration: CNY 1,500 per person
Note: For more detailed information, please visit the website of China Scholarship Council: http://www.csc.edu.cn
Categories of Applicants and Duration of the Scholarship
Categories of Applicants Duration of the Scholarship
Master’s Degree Students: 2-3 academic years
Doctor’s Degree Students: 3-4 academic years
Note: In principle, courses will be taught in Chinese. Scholarship students without sufficient Chinese language proficiency are required to take one-year remedial Chinese language courses and pass the relevant test prior to the studies in their specialties. For those who take the one-year remedial Chinese language courses, the duration of the scholarship will be extended correspondingly.
When and how to apply
Applicants can directly submit or send the application materials to the International College, Zhejiang University.
Application deadline: March 15th, 2010.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals and in good health.
Applicants are not currently studying in Chinese universities.
Education background and age limit:
Applicants for master’s degree studies must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35;
Applicants for Doctoral studies must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
Applicants should have a competitive academic record.
Applicants should have strong scientific research ability.
Choices of Specialties
Zhejiang University offers graduate programs with Chinese or English as media of instruction. For more specific information, please check the List of Fields of Doctoral Studies and Master’s Degree Studies of Zhejiang University (web site:http://grs.zju.edu.cn/english/en_show.jsf?cid=495).
Applicants are encouraged to contact their prospective supervisors prior to application and are expected to enclose in their application package the relevant recommendation letters written by those supervisors.
Application Materials
Applicants must provide the following materials (in duplicate):
Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (Download), filled in Chinese or in English.
Highest diploma (notarized photocopy). If applicants are university students or already employed, they must also provide documents showing their status as university students or on-post employees. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.
Applicants for doctoral studies need to provide notarized copies of their undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Applicants for master’s degree studies need to provide notarized copies of their undergraduate transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.
Photocopy of the applicant’s passport and two recent photos (white background, 35mm × 45mm in size)
A study or research proposal in Chinese or in English (no less than 800 words)
Two letters of recommendation from full professors or associate professors (in Chinese or English)
Published academic papers or other academic achievements (if applicable)
Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Download) (printed by Chinese quarantine authority. Applicants are expected to keep the original copies) filled in English. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Medical examination results will be valid for 6 months. All applicants are kindly requested to take this factor into consideration as they plan to take the medical examination.
Applicants must submit or send the above materials to the International College of Zhejiang University before March 15th, 2010. Application materials will NOT be returned regardless of the result of application.
Admission and Notification
Zhejiang University will review all the application materials. Decisions for admission and for granting the scholarships will be made on the basis of the applicants’ competitiveness, academic record and otherwise.
The name list of the scholarship awardees for graduate programs will be sent to China Scholarship Council for review before April 1st, 2010.
After the name list is reviewed and approved by China Scholarship Council, the scholarship awardees will be notified by the university and Admission Notice and other relevant documents will be sent to them directly.
Notes
Scholarship students’ affairs are managed according to the relevant regulations of Chinese Government Scholarship. Scholarship students must go through the Annual Review of the Chinese Government Scholarship Status.
The duration of the scholarship could not be extended if the awardees fail to complete their studies due to personal reasons.
Scholarship students who have to suspend their studies due to illness must return to their home country for further treatment and recovery. Expenses for the international travel to and from the university will be borne by the students themselves, and their scholarship status will be reserved for one year at most, with the monthly living allowance stopped during the suspension. Scholarships of the students who suspend their studies for reasons other than illness will not be reserved.
The International College of Zhejiang University is responsible for the interpretation of the scholarship granting procedures and regulations.<
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Contact Information
International College of Zhejiang University:
Tel: +86 571 87953101
Fax: +86 571 87951755
Email: zjuyhh@zju.edu.cn
Office of Degree Student Affairs, International College
Yuquan Campus, Zhejiang University
Postal Address:
P.O. Box W-99, International College, Yuquan Campus, Zhejiang University,
Hangzhou 310027, Zhejiang Province, China
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9.1.10
China – AUN Scholarship 2010
China – AUN Scholarship 2010
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
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4.1.10
[China] Postgraduate & Undergraduate Scholarship
China/Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) scholarship scheme is a full scholarship provided for PIF member countries by the Ministry of Education of P. R. China (hereinafter referred to as MOE). MOE entrusts China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC) to manage the recruitment and carry out the routine management of this scholarship program. 10 scholarships are available for the academic year 20
Chinese HEIs use Chinese as their official instruction language for the undergraduate education, part of the Chinese HEIs could conduct part of the postgraduate programs and non-degree courses for general and senior scholars in English. Applicants with no command of Chinese are generally required to take one to two years’ Chinese language course (for undergraduates program applicants, one to two years’ college preparatory courses) prior to the academic study . Only by passing the examinations after the above courses, could they start their academic studies. For those need to take the Chinese language courses or college preparatory courses, their scholarship duration will be extended automatically.
APPLICATION
The applicants may apply to PIF Secretariat between January and April, 2010.
CRETERIA & ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens, but citizens of PIF member countries, in good health.
- Education background and age limit:
- Applicants for undergraduate studies must have senior high school diploma with good grade and be under the age of 25.
- Applicants for master’s degree studies must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
- Applicants for Doctoral degree studies must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
- Applicants for Chinese training program must have senior high school diploma and be under the age of 35, Chinese language is the only subject available.
- Applicants for general scholar candidates must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies and be under the age of 45, all subjects besides Chinese language are available.
- Applicants for senior scholar candidates must have master’s degree or above, or hold academic titles of associate professor or above, and be under the age of 50.
- Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for internship, and fee for basic learning materials; and free accommodation on campus;
- Living allowance;
- One-off settlement subsidy after registration;
- Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China;
- One-off inter-city travel subsidy.
- Costs of the laboratory experiment or internship that beyond the university’s arrangements should be self-afforded.
- Fee for basic learning materials ONLY covers the necessary learning materials prescribed by the host institution, and other textbooks and materials shall be self afforded.
- Monthly living allowance is granted to the students through the host institution at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):
- Undergraduates & Chinese language students: CNY 1,400 Yuan
- Master’s degree students & general scholars: CNY 1,700 Yuan
- Doctoral degree students & senior scholars: CNY 2,000 Yuan
New students will get a one-off settlement subsidy upon their arrival in China.
- CNY 1,000 Yuan for new students who will study in China up to one academic year
- CNY 1,500 Yuan for new students who will study in China above one academic year
Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China is provided by MOE for the scholarship students in China in case of hospitalizing for serious diseases and accidental injures. The institutions or the appointed medical assistance agencies provide advancement service for insurance expenses, and claim for compensation with relevant payment receipts from the insurance company according to the stipulated insurance articles. For scholarship student, the individual claim will not be accepted by the insurance company.
One-off inter-city travel ticket (each for coming-in and leaving China)
A hard-seat train ticket (hard-berth train ticket for overnight trip) will be provided for new scholarship students traveling from the port of entry upon registration to the city where the admitting institution or institution of Chinese language training or college preparatory courses is located; students traveling from the Chinese language training institution or the preparatory education institution to the city where the university for major study is located; and students traveling from the city where the institution is located to the nearest port for departure upon graduation. Meal and excess of baggage should be self-afforded.
International travel expenses: funded by Chinese government.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The applicants must fill in and provide the following documents truly, correctly and completely (in duplicate).
- Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (filled in Chinese or in English)
Those who are available for online application shall fill in and print the application form after submitting it online.
The CSC Online Application System for Study in China is available in http://laihua.csc.edu.cn
Those who cannot apply online shall fill in the application form printed by CSC. - Highest diploma (notarized photocopy). University students or already employed shall also provide proof of studying or employment on application. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
- Academic transcripts (notarized photocopy): Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English
- Recommendation letters: Applicants for master or doctoral degree studies, or study in China as senior scholars must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors
- Applicants for music studies are requested to submit a CD of the applicants’ own works. Applicants for fine arts must submit a CD of the applicants’ own works (including two sketches, two color paintings and two other works).
- A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (no less than 200 words for undergraduates, no less than 500 words for scholars, no less than 800 words for postgraduates).
- Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the legal documents of their legal guardians in China.
- Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (The original copy should be kept by the applicant. The form printed by Chinese quarantine authority could be downloaded from http://www.csc.edu.cn). The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take medical examination due to the 6-months validity of the medical results.
SELECTION OF INSTITUTIONS AND SPECIALTY
Applicants may choose three institutions and one academic program as their preferences from the Chinese HEIs designated by MOE. Please check the Directory of Chinese Higher Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program. Only the listed Chinese HEIs in the Directory are available to the applicants for their study in China.
APPROVAL AND NOTIFICATION
- CSC will review all the application documents and CSC reserves to right to make necessary adjustments on the applied institutions, specialties and duration of study. The qualified applications will be forwarded to institutions for academic caliber and they will forward their nominations to CSC for agreement. The applications will be regarded as invalid and will not be accepted if they fail to meet the enrollment requirements or the application documents are incomplete.
- Applicants are required to enclose the admission notice from Chinese HEIs, if they have, in the documents submitted to CSC.
- Scholarship applicants accepted by Chinese HEIs will be officially awarded the Chinese Government Scholarship with the approval from CSC.
- Students are required to sign on their Admission Notice, if they have no objection with the placement, and are not permitted, in principle, to change their academic programs, institutions or the duration of study specified in the Admission Notice.
- CSC will send the Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201) to the relevant dispatching authorities by July 31st, 2010, who will forward the documents to the students.
Ms. Yolanda Jiang
Pacific Islands Forum Trade Office
Tel: 0086-10-65326622 ext 213
E-mail: yolanda.jiang@pifto.org.cn
Fax: 0086-10-65326360
Web: www.pifto.org.cn
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1.1.10
[England] Scotland's Saltire Scholarship for Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US nationals
This exciting scholarship opportunity is open to Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US nationals. Awards worth £2000 each are available towards the cost of tuition fees for full time Masters Programmes in a wide range of subject areas. These scholarships are supported and funded by the Scottish Government in partnership with University of Aberdeen.
Eligibility
To be considered for the scholarship you will need to have applied to the University of Aberdeen for a place starting in September 2010 and have firmly accepted an offer, either conditional or unconditional by 11 June 2010.
The scholarship can only be held by a student of the University commencing study in September 2010 – it cannot be transferred to another institution.
Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit.
Timetable
The closing date for applications is 11 June 2010.
Notification of Awards
A Selection Committee will meet in late June 2010. Successful applicants will be informed by 30 July 2010.
How to Apply
A completed application form, transcript and one academic reference should be posted or emailed to:
Student Recruitment and Admissions
University of Aberdeen
University Office
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
Click here for further scholarship information and application (PDF)
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Libellés : Canada, China, Europe Postgraduate, India, Master, Postgraduate, Scotland, UK, USA
20.10.09
[USA] USC East Asian Studies Center
USC East Asian Studies Center
Global East Asia Program
Three Global East Asia (EASC 360) study abroad courses will be offered during summer 2010 in China, Japan, and Korea. Students who are accepted and complete all course requirements will receive 4 units of upper-division USC credit.
Course Benefits
Students accepted into the program will have all major travel-related expenses paid for by the East Asian Studies Center, including roundtrip international airfare from LAX, basic lodging and meals, and local transportation and entrance fees related to the course while abroad. Note: the 4 units of USC tuition and associated fees will not be covered by the program.
Eligibility
USC undergraduates from any school or major may apply for the Global East Asia program. The ideal candidate will have a solid academic background and will demonstrate a level of maturity appropriate for participation in a study abroad program. Prior multi-cultural experience will also be considered in the application process. At the time of application, students must:
- Have successfully completed (or be in the process of completing) TWO language and/or area studies courses related to the country of study.
Fall 2009 China Courses
Fall 2009 Japan Courses
Fall 2009 Korea Courses - Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Once accepted into the Global East Asia program, students must register for the summer study abroad course for which they applied and pay the 4 units of tuition and associated fees. The course must be taken for a letter grade.
Upon return, students fulfill the program’s outreach requirement by using their experiences abroad to create materials for publication on one of USC’s East Asia online magazines.
Application Procedures
If interested in applying for the Global East Asia program, please fill out the APPLICATION and include the following materials:
Personal Statement
Please explain your interest in the selected program, discuss your personal and/
or academic experience related to East Asia; no more than 2 double-spaced pages.
Two Letters of Recommendation
Letters should address your academic potential, personal maturity and motivation.
USC Transcript/STARS Report
Should include Fall 2009 semester grades; unofficial copy accepted.
All application materials should be dropped off in person or mailed to:
USC East Asian Studies Center
College House (CLH) 101
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0127
For questions regarding the Global East Asia program, please contact the East Asian Studies Center at easc@college.usc.edu, call (213) 740-2991, or visit our office in CLH 101.
The deadline to apply is Friday, February 12th, 2010.
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Libellés : China, Japan, Master, Phd, Postgraduate, South Korea
26.7.09
New England-China Scholarship Program
New England Board of Higher Education - The New England-China Scholarship Program is available to students who attend a college/university in New England. You must have a solid academic record and an interest in studying abroad in China. This award covers tuition and fees for up to one year. The New England—China Scholarship Program is an outstanding and timely opportunity for New England college and university students. Eligibility guidelines for the New England—China Scholarship Program: For more details, visit the website http://www.nebhe.org/content/view/321/198/
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Libellés : China, Postgraduate, UK, Undergraduate
24.7.09
Canada / China Scholarship Program for Business administration degree
Canada / China Scholarship Program CSSC is proud to provide scholarships for students wishing to attend the joint business administration degree program offered by Canada’s Athabasca University (AU) and China’s Soochow University(SU). Contact Information
Sponsoring Agency: Canada Student Service Corp. (CSSC)
For study in: North America, As
Field of Study: Business Management / Finance
Available to: Unrestricted/Worldwide
Award Amount: US $2100 - $4200
Grade Level: Undergraduate
Submission Deadline: Ongoing
110-6545 Bonsor Ave.
Burnaby, BC V5H 4N3
Canada
Contact Name/Title
Scholarship Administrator
Phone
(604) 438-7538
Fax
(604) 434-6717
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