Siam Cement Group (SCG) Foundation Scholarship Program

The SCG Foundation is pleased to grant up to 6 full scholarships for individuals wishing to study at theMaster 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.

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1. Eligibility (6 Scholarships)

Scholarships are open to government workers, non-profit sector employees, students andother 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

6. Application Procedure:

I) Application period

As stated above, MAIDS scholarship applications are due March 31st , 2010.

II) Required Materials

Students applying for the Master of Arts in International Development Studies must submit the following materials:

•  Application Forms: The application form can be downloaded here. Please complete the form, either by typing or writing clearly in block letters.

Application form.doc 
Application form.pdf

Please contact the MAIDS office if you are unable to download the form on this website.

•  Transcripts: Applicants must submit an original or certified copy of their transcript from the college or university previously attended. Transcripts that are not in Thai or English must be translated and certified in the English language.

If you are currently enrolled in an academic programme, please submit an official report of your current mid-term grades.  You can send your final grades at a later date when they become available.

•  Photocopy of previous degree(s)

•  English language test scores (if applicable): The programme accepts photocopies of English test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, CU-TEP) for the application process. Please note, however, that the admitted students will have to present the original score record to Chulalongkorn University at the beginning of the academic year.

Alternatively, the student can have ETS, the company that administers TOEFL, send the score directly to the programme. Chulalongkorn University ’s TOEFL institutional code is 0227. The MAIDS programme does not have a departmental code registered with ETS, so make sure to write clearly “M.A. in International Development Studies, Faculty of Political Science” on the score report request form.

•  Letters of recommendation: Applicants are required to ask two instructors or employers familiar with their work to send sealed letters of recommendation with letterhead and original signatures.Please also provide the following reference form to your referees and ask them to fill it out:

Student Reference Form.doc

Please provide your referees with the above form and ask for a confidential reference to be returned to you in a signed and sealed envelope. Please return the unopened envelope to the MAIDS Office with the application form. The referee also has the option of sending the reference directly to the MAIDS Office.

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume: The resume must provide information on current and past employment, academic awards and scholarships, international travel, publications, and extracurricular activities, including volunteer work.

•  Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose should be between 600 and 1000 words, and include the following elements:

- Describe your most valued experience or accomplishment.
- Describe your research interests, and outline a tentative topic for your M.A. thesis.
- Describe your career expectations (personal and professional objectives), and explain how the M.A. in International Development Studies at Chulalongkorn will help you achieve these goals.

•  Writing Sample: The MAIDS programme requires all applicants to submit a sample of their critical or analytical writing. This may be a paper written for an undergraduate course, a published academic or journalistic article, or another appropriate writing sample. Applicants should briefly explain - using a separate document - the context in which the sample was originally written, including information on the nature of the publication in which it appeared, and the date of publication.

The objective of the sample writing is to assess the applicants’ analytical and writing skills. The ability to write clearly in English – both for native and non-native speakers - is essential to fulfill the written requirements for this M.A. programme in International Development Studies.

•  Photocopy of ID Card (for Thai applicants) or passport (for non-Thai applicant) .

•  Two photographs: Applicants must submit two recent one inch photographs.

•  Application fee: There is a non-refundable application fee of 800 Thai baht .

The fees can be paid in cash at the MAIDS office, or deposited directly in the programme’s bank account (see details below). If the money is transferred to the programme’s account the applicant must submit a photocopy of the bank transfer receipt with the application. Applicants who are not in Thailand must pay the fee by sending us a $30 US “Bank Draft” only (US$26 plus US$4 for bank charge).

Please note that the programme will not begin to process any application until the reception of the application fee has been confirmed.

Account Details

Account Name : M.A. in International Development Studies
Account No : 045-2-90843-0 (Saving Account)
Bank Name : The Siam Commercial Bank (SWIFT CODE: SICOTHBK)
Bank Branch : 1873 Henri Dunant Road , Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 THAILAND
Bank Tel : 02-254-1555

Applicant Interviews

The MAIDS admissions team may decide to interview applicants by phone or in person if it is viewed as necessary. The purpose of the interview is usually to ensure that students have an adaquate understanding of development issues combined with an appropriate level of English language proficiency to complete their M.A. degree within the prescribed 12-month period.

Please note that the MAIDS admissions team will inform those students requiring after the application deadline.

MAIDS Pre-Session

Shortlisted students who are accepted to the programme following their interview may also be required to participate in a four-week intensive introductory session in Bangkok prior to the beginning of classes in October. This session will cost approximately 15,000 baht and will include classes in the following areas: Academic English, Research Methods and Development Theory.

Checklist: Documents to enclose in your application

• Completed application form
• Photocopy of bank transfer of non-refundable application fee of 800 Baht, if not paid in cash.
• 2 photographs
• Official transcript from the college or university previously attended - Photocopy of previous degree(s)
• 2 letters of recommendation (please use Student Reference Forms)
• Curriculum Vitae/resume
• Statement of purpose
• One paper/report/article previously written by the applicant
• Photocopy of ID card (for Thai applicants)
• Photocopy of passport (for non-Thai students)
• TOEFL, IELTS or CU-TEP English language test results, if applicable

Where documents are found to be INVALID, the University will revoke the admission agreement and retain all payments made to the university.

When complete, please sign, date and return the form enclosing all necessary documentation to:

M.A. in International Development Studies
Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University
Henry-Dunant Road, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330 , THAILAND
Tel: (+66) 2-218-7313
Fax: (+66) 2-252-6277
E-mail: maids@chula.ac.th

Please note that we are currently unable to receive and process online applications.

Acceptance of Admission

Successful scholars will be notified whether or not they must attend the pre-session at the same time they are notified of their scholarship status (see above timeline). If the pre-session is not required, scholars may come to Thailand in early September 2010 to settle in Bangkok. The MAIDS program will begin the first week of October 2010.

*If you have any further questions regarding the MAIDS program or the SCG Foundation Scholarship Program, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information – maids@chula.ac.th

 *Deadline: March 31st, 2010*

VCE Academic Scholarships 2010-Australia/Vietnam/Thailand Students-Australia

The Taylors College offers The VCE Academic Scholarships to Australia, Vietnam and Thailand Students for the year 2010/11 in Australia

Taylors College Melbourne is offering scholarships for the High School Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) program commencing in 2010.

Eligibility:
Australia, Vietnam and Thailand Students.

How to Apply:

1. Complete our online application form or send a copy by post or fax. Applying online is easy, fast and safe and goes directly to the Student Enrolment Advisor who deals with your country of residence.
2. Please indicate in the ‘Comments’ field that you are applying for a scholarship.
3. Once your application is received, the Student Enrolment Advisor will ask you to send the following:
4. A one page covering letter answering the following questions:
5. Why you would like to study at Taylors College in Australia and
6. Why you are a suitable candidate for the scholarship
7. Relevant academic and English Language transcripts
8. Any other supporting documents outlining extracurricular involvement.

Application Form:
Please visit http://www.taylorscollege.edu.au/pdf/HighSchool_app_form09.pdf.
For online submission of form please visit http://www.taylorscollege.edu.au/apply_form.aspx

Application Mailing Address:
If you prefer to apply by post or fax, please download an application form (PDF 58KB) and send a completed copy to:
Student Enrolment Advisor
Taylors College
399 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne 3000
Australia
Fax: +61 3 96703567

Application Deadline:

1. Australia (Australian citizens & Permanent Residents)-15 January 2010
2. Vietnam-30 November 2009
3. Thailand-30 November 2009

Source:

http://www.taylorscollege.edu.au/courses/vce_scholarship.aspx

Australia : The University of Adelaide Undergraduate Scholarships Scheme 2010 for International Students

The University of Adelaide offers a scholarships scheme for international students undertaking undergraduate study.

Scholarships for all International Students

The Adelaide Outstanding Achiever Scholarships International (AOASI)

·  Up to nine Adelaide Outstanding Achiever Scholarships International (AOASI) are available to international students from any country undertaking study in any academic discipline except Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).

·  Benefits are the waiver of full tuition fees for the normal duration of the program, subject to satisfactory performance.

·  A scholarship recipient completing a three year degree program who is offered a further year in the Honours Program may apply for an extension of the scholarship to cover that year.

·  Scholarships are available only for the first four years of a double degree.

Targeted Scholarships

The Adelaide Vietnam Scholarships (AVS)

·  Up to four scholarships will be available to international students who are citizens of Vietnam undertaking study in any academic discipline except Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).

·  Intending applicants will be assessed on the basis of their Vietnamese High School Graduation Certificate (Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong). Bonus points will not be taken into consideration.

·  Applicants who have already commenced university studies are not eligible for the scholarship.

·  Benefits are the waiver of full tuition fees for the normal duration of the program, subject to satisfactory performance.

·  A scholarship recipient completing a three year degree program who is offered a further year in the Honours Program may apply for an extension of the scholarship to cover that year.

·  Scholarships are available only for the first four years of a double degree.

The Adelaide Malaysia Scholarships (AMS)

·  Up to two Adelaide Malaysia (AMS) Scholarships are available to international students who are citizens of Malaysia undertaking study in any academic discipline excluding Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).

·  Benefits are the waiver of 50% of the tuition fees for the normal duration of the program subject to satisfactory performance.

·  A scholarship recipient completing a three year degree program who is offered a further year in the Honours Program may apply for an extension of the scholarship to cover that year.

·  Scholarships are available only for the first four years of a double degree.

Application process

For students seeking a scholarship for undergraduate study commencing in 2010 a separate application process for scholarships will be required.

The scholarship application process will require completion of an online form that will be available on this website until Saturday 31 October 2009.

Applicants will be required to have already received a current unconditional offer of admission to the University of Adelaide to be considered for a scholarship.

Students with a conditional offer of admission must have demonstrated that they meet all the conditions of their offer, and have received acknowledgement from the International Office that their offer is unconditional, before lodging an application for a scholarship.

For further information about international undergraduate scholarships and programs, please contact one of the University of Adelaide’s International Representatives.

Please note: a separate application is not required for:

·  Applications submitted through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) for 2010 entry; or

·  Applicants who are completing a recognised Foundation Program (eg. Bradford College, Eynesbury College) in 2009.

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Deadlines

Students will be able to apply for an undergraduate scholarship until Saturday 31 October 2009.

Please remember that to be considered for a scholarship for 2010 entry, you must have an unconditional offer from the University of Adelaide for entry into an academic program for 2010 at the time of application for the scholarship. It is therefore recommended that you apply to study at the University several weeks before the closing date for scholarship applications (Saturday 31 October 2009).

Academic eligibility

Guide to minumum academic eligibility criteria for all University of Adelaide undergraduate scholarships

AOASI, AVS and AMS Scholarship Conditions

Eligibility conditions

1.       Scholarships will be awarded strictly on academic merit and only actual results can be used. Forecast results are not accepted for scholarship selection. Only complete applications will be considered, and only applicants who have met the University’s minimum English language requirement for direct entry to their intended program of study at the scholarship application deadline will be eligible for consideration. For Australian Year 12 students the basic TER will be used. Bonus points will not be counted.

2.      The University reserves the right to vary the awards, or not to offer scholarships if the candidates have not achieved the level of academic achievement to merit the awards.

3.      Applicants from education systems accepted by the University of Adelaide for direct entry to the first year of degree studies must apply before commencement of University studies whether in their home country or Australia. Those who have commenced tertiary studies at the time of application will not be eligible.

4.      Applicants from education systems where one year of degree studies in their home countries is required for admission to the University of Adelaide first year degree studies must apply before commencement of their second year of studies. Those who have commenced second year studies at the time of application will not be eligible.

5.      A scholarship may not be awarded to anyone already holding another scholarship funded by the University of Adelaide.

6.      Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible for any of the above scholarships.

7.      Candidates who have applied for Australian permanent resident status are ineligible to apply.

Enrolment Conditions

1.       Scholarship holders must commence study at The University of Adelaide in 2010. By negotiation, an applicant offered a scholarship scheduled to commence in Semester I, 2010 may defer until Semester II, 2010 if there is a Semester II commencement of their chosen program of study. If the applicant is not able to commence in Semester II the scholarship offer will lapse and will not be available to the applicant in 2011.

2.      Candidates are required to enrol in The University of Adelaide as ‘international students’ and must maintain ‘international student’ status for the duration of their enrolment in the University. The scholarship will be terminated if a student changes their residency status.

3.      Scholarship holders are expected to enrol in a full time load. A scholarship holder who is considering reducing his/her enrolment load must first consult with staff in the International Student Centre. International students are expected to complete their programs within the duration specified on their visa. The University may only extend the duration of study under compassionate or compelling circumstances.

4.      Undergraduate scholarships are available for up to four years, subject to satisfactory progress. The University reserves the right to terminate scholarships of students who do not maintain satisfactory progress. Satisfactory progress is defined as the achievement of a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 5 (out of 7).

5.      Where a student fails, or withdraws from courses in a given semester (or equivalent teaching period) such that the semester GPA (Grade Point Average) is less than 5.0 in two consecutive semesters, the student will be deemed to have failed to maintain satisfactory academic progress and the scholarship will be terminated unless the University is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.

6.      If a student faces exceptional circumstances requiring him or her to return home, he/she may apply for a one year deferment of enrolment without loss of scholarship, provided this is approved under the student visa requirements.

7.      In order to make a case for exceptional circumstances, a student will need to provide a detailed statement and independent supporting documentation e.g. a doctor’s certificate etc.

8.      If a scholarship holder enrols in more than the standard load of 24 units per year, or in courses which increase the tuition fee beyond what is indicated in the scholarship offer letter, or enrols in courses at another institution, he or she shall be responsible for the payment of the additional tuition fees.

9.      Students who complete a three-year degree may apply for an additional year, in an Honours program, but extension of the scholarship for the fourth year is subject to the decision of the relevant faculty.

10.  The scholarships cover the amount of tuition fee indicated in the scholarship award letter for up to four years of study at the University of Adelaide. The scholarships do not cover the costs of visas, Overseas Student Health Cover, travel, accommodation, living expenses, books and study materials or any other expenses associated with living in Adelaide or study at the University of Adelaide.

Other Undergraduate Scholarships

For articulating students transferring into later years in Engineering and Computer Science

Up to 48 scholarships will be available for meritorious diploma holders from the University’s articulation partners in Singapore, China, Vietnam and Malaysia who enrol in Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Computer Science programs at the University of Adelaide.

Benefits are a 30% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of the program, a maximum of two years for the Engineering degrees and one year for a Computer Science degree. Contact the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Science for more information.

The Adelaide Sarawak Alumni Scholarship

The scholarship is provided to support one student per annum who is enrolled in an undergraduate program of study at the University of Adelaide. To be eligible for consideration an applicant must be a Malaysian citizen who is currently enrolled as a full time undergraduate student in their second or subsequent year of study at the University of Adelaide. Applicants must have completed at least one year of study at the University of Adelaide.

The successful applicant will display outstanding academic ability as well as documented demonstrated commitment to community service. Academic merit will be assessed based on applicant’s cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) for the preceding year.
The Scholarship will provide an annual amount of $7,000AUD, payable in two instalments of $3,500AUD direct to the student following confirmation of enrolment at the census dates for a maximum of one year.

For more information see the Scholarships website.

Please note that the rules for the Adelaide Sarawak Alumni Scholarship are currently under review. This information is correct at the time of publishing but the University reserves the right to make changes as necessary at any time. The number of scholarships awarded will depend on the quality of the candidates.
The University of Adelaide Law School Scholarship for Malaysian Students

The University of Adelaide Law School Scholarships are available to eligible Malaysian students who are studying the South Australian Matriculation (SAM) program in Malaysia and are seeking entry into a Bachelor of Laws degree in semester 1 of 2010. The Scholarship provides a one-off payment for living allowances.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible for consideration a student must:

·  Have applied to undertake a Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Adelaide and be offered admission into semester 1 2010 by the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC);

·  Commence an academic program for the first time at the University of Adelaide; AND

·  Be a citizen of Malaysia.

Further information about the scholarship is available here.

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