Lippo Bank (LB) Scholarship 2008

PT Bank Lippo Tbk (“LB”), a major investee company of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia, believes in developing the human capital in The Republic of Indonesia. In this regard, LB is pleased to offer scholarships and financial assistance to deserving Indonesian students who intend to pursue their tertiary education at selected university in Indonesia.

Therefore, LB is inviting applications from high school graduates who would like to pursue a Bachelor`s Degree program majoring in Commerce, Finance, Economic, Accounting, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistic, and Law.

The scholarship grant will based on the merits of the applicant, including academic grades and school extra-curricular activities. However, to provide opportunities to those who would otherwise have difficulties in financing their tertiary education, special consideration will be given to applications from students that come from a financially disadvantage family.
Coverage of the Scholarship:
1. Registration fees at the university at which the scholarship recipient is enrolled.
2. Tuition fee for four year duration of study.
3. Book and internet allowance to cover living expense throughout the period of study.
4. Personal computer.
5. Research allowance required for final-year research study.

Basic Eligibility:
Applicants must satisfy all of following requirements:

1. Must be an Indonesian citizen.
2. Grade Point Average for National Examination Result and Average Point for High School Examination Result must be 8.00 or higher.
3. Not presently receiving any other equivalent scholarship or award.
4. Must be complete the application form. The application can be download from LB website at www.lippobank.co.id or obtained directly from LB Head Office.
5. Further requirements and conditions apply. Please visit our website www.lippobank.co.id for further information.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should complete the application form and return them along with copies of all supporting documents required no later than June 27, 2008 to:
PT Bank Lippo Tbk Head Office Menara Asia 15th Floor
Jalan Diponegoro 101
Lippo Karawaci – Tangerang 15810 Indonesia

Attention:
Corporate Secretary
LB will only consider completed application that fulfilled all requirements. LB will not return any application documents submitted to LB. The decision to award the scholarship is to subject to the sole discretion of LB and can not be appealed for reconsideration. LB will only announce successful applicants in LB website.

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Frater Scholarship The Australian Catholic

GUIDELINES for the Frater Travelling Scholarship

OVERVIEW
Australian Catholic University (ACU National) is pleased to invite applications for the Frater Travelling Scholarship which was established as a result of a generous donation from Dr Bob Frater AO and Mrs Margaret Frater DSG.

Bob and Margaret Frater have sought to recognise and reward eligible teachers within the NSW or ACT Catholic systemic primary school system who display leadership qualities and commitment and whom it is thought will contribute to the continuing development and enhancement of the school system.

The scholarship supports an overseas activity, for example, a suitable conference combined with meeting appropriate colleagues in the educational field. A conference only or a short course/study tour/activity may also be considered.

GUIDELINES
Applicants should print these guidelines for future reference.

Information regarding supporting agencies
In order for the scholarship application to be considered, it should be endorsed by the relevant agency with acknowledgement by the agency that some financial assistance is required. This would mean that the agency would have to meet the recipient’s salary (including the relevant super contribution), as well as that of a relief teacher during the period of the scholarship winner’s absence. The length of absence from duties should be negotiated between the applicant/recipient, especially if it is for an extended period. The applicant must attach a statement from their agency with their application.

* Information for Applicants

1. Eligibility

Applicants must:

* be a graduate of ACU National (or one of its predecessor colleges) working in the teaching profession in a NSW or ACT Catholic systemic primary school;
* show evidence of postgraduate study (either completed or currently being undertaken) – a postgraduate degree from ACU National or current enrolment in a postgraduate course at ACU National would be an advantage but is not essential.
* have demonstrated leadership in schools;
* display a commitment to using their qualifications to work for the betterment of the educational community;
* show evidence of acceptance into a conference/activity/course - this must accompany the application.

2. Benefits

2.1 There is provision for a scholarship to be awarded each year to a total value of approximately $10,000. Depending on the applications, the Selection Committee may decide not to make an award, make one award or to award two scholarships in one year (approximately, $5,000 each).

2.2 The value of each scholarship will be determined by:

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The quality and nature of the applications submitted;
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The anticipated costs of the conference/activity/course.

3. Conditions

Conference/activity to be undertaken some stage during the financial year of July 2008 to June 2009.

After completion of the overseas period, it is required that the recipient/s make a presentation to their cohort outlining the achievements and benefits gained from having had the overseas experience. Bob and Margaret Frater will be invited to attend this function.

4. Required documents

The completed Application Form must be accompanied by:

4.1 A concise report that provides the following information:

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Details demonstrating your leadership ability including one example of your Best Practice in leadership in your school; (500 words);
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What you believe to be your strengths as a leader in your school. (up to 200 words).

4.2 A one-page outline showing your commitment to Catholic primary education, and evidence of how you have worked for the betterment of the educational community.

4.3 Evidence that you have been accepted into the conference/ activity/course including a budget estimate for the total cost of the proposed conference/activity/course including airfares, conference/ activity/course fees and accommodation. Your budget should also show funds acquired from all sources, either institutional or private.

4.4 Two references: one academic reference and one professional reference.

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A senior academic staff member who is familiar with your most recent academic work and is able to comment on your academic achievements should provide the academic reference.
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The professional reference should be from the Catholic school community (eg school principal, regional supervisor) including comments on your leadership qualities, any extra-curricular activities within the educational community as well as your personal qualities.
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Contact details must be provided for referees, i.e. phone, email address and fax.

4.5 Statement of support from relevant agency indicating that the agency, should the application be successful, agrees to meet the recipient’s salary (including the relevant super contribution), as well as that of a relief teacher during the period of the scholarship winner’s absence.

5. Application Procedure and more Information Please visit: http://www.acu.edu.au

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KAUST Discovery Scholarship 2008 at King Abdullah University

The KAUST Discovery Scholarship is a general scholarship program King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). This program is designed to ensure that any very talented students who had reason and the right to enroll in a KAUST will receive full financial support, while at university. Those who receive scholarships Discovery receive the full support of learning, living stipend, a summer enrichment programs and career.

KAUST will offer Discovery Scholarships to all KAUST students – an exceptional level of support intended to attract gifted and talented students from Saudi Arabia and from other countries around the world.
KAUST will offer a pre-enrollment version of this general scholarship program to students attending first-university or bachelor’s degree programs. KAUST will provide financial support to pre-enrollment Discovery Scholarship recipients at their home institutions prior to the University’s opening. Upon graduation, these students will enter KAUST as master’s degree students in September 2009 and 2010 to complete their graduate studies on a fully funded scholarship.

Recipients of the KAUST Discovery Scholarship represent future leaders in science, engineering and technology.

Students may apply for a KAUST Discovery Scholarship directly, or they may be nominated by a professor at their institution.

Scholarship Benefits

* For the remainder of your first university or bachelor’s degree program of study, you will receive:
o Full tuition to complete your first university or bachelor’s degree at your current institution
o A living stipend based on your current city and country of residence
o An allowance to purchase text books
o An allowance to purchase a laptop.
o All economy class travel costs associated with your participation in KAUST-sponsored enrichment activities throughout the remainder of your first university or bachelor’s degree program. In particular, travel associated with the following activities:
+ Scholarship award ceremony event
+ Global workshop at the KAUST campus in Saudi Arabia
+ Regional leadership workshop
* Upon the completion of your first university or bachelor’s degree program, you will receive:
o Admission into a master’s degree program upon meeting the program’s admission requirements at the KAUST campus in Saudi Arabia.
o A full scholarship at KAUST, including tuition, housing and travel costs

Eligibility

All applicants must demonstrate proven leadership in research and academic involvement. At a minimum, you must have the following academic qualifications:

* Official university record documenting academic achievement at the highest level
* Current enrollment in a first university degree (bachelor’s) program in a KAUST-related field of study
* 550 TOEFL PBT or 213 TOEFL CBT, 79-80 iBT, or 6.0 on the IELTS for non-native English speakers
* Proven research interest and/or leadership potential
* Ability to enter a master’s program at KAUST in September 2009 or after
* A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum major-field-of-study GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
* 80 credit hours completed, or equivalent by the end of 2008
* Ability to take graduate courses in English

Note: Students studying at universities in Europe should contact scholarships@kaust.edu.sa to receive information on special eligibility considerations for Europe.

Requirements of the Discovery Scholarship

* Agreement to matriculate at KAUST following completion of your first university degree (bachelor’s).
* Participation in KAUST-sponsored enrichment activities that include an award ceremony, a workshop in home region, and a conference in Saudi Arabia
* Obtaining necessary documents for travel outside of the your home country (KAUST will assist with travel documents for entrance into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
* Maintenance of the highest academic standards and results at your current university through graduation
* Return of the signed copy of the KAUST Discovery Scholarship Terms and Conditions upon acceptance
* Copies of the first three (3) pages of your international travel documents, which should include your photograph, birth date, location of birth, and expiration date of your travel documents

The application deadline of the first of two 2008 KAUST Discovery Scholarship application cycles has been extended to May 25, 2008. Click here for the application.
For more detail information visit the website or email to:scholarships@kaust.edu.sa

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Scholarships in Physics, Astronomy, and Maths - UK

Faculty of Science and Technology University of Central Lancashire UK are able to offer a number of scholarships to help you through your studies and made duty-free. All scholarships are obviously subject to a student continues to study on a course qualify for University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).
Institute of Physics Bursary
The Institute of Physics (IoP - the world organization of professional physicists) has awarded a grant from the ministry, which must be given to a student on one of our courses accredited IoP. They are:
* MPhys / BSc Physics
* MPhys / BSc Applied Physics
* MPhys / BSc Astrophysics
* MPhys / BSc Physics with Astrophysics
* All physics courses via combined Awards

The IoP scholarship has a value for the student to € 1000 for each year of their study - in other words, the award of the student will receive this year for all three (BSc) or four (MPhys) years. If a student is eligible for a Ones to Watch scholarships, bursaries will be additional to these funds. The Department is to be awarded annually to a student of a school in the region around UCLan, who would otherwise find it difficult to attend the university. Contact the Department for details.

From University

In addition to the excellence awards and IoP departmental scholarships, students can apply for support UCLan with students from other departments. The schemes managed by the University include:

* Ones to Watch Awards
* Excellence Awards in sport
* Harris Bursary

Ones to Watch

UCLan’s Ones to Watch scholarships are very simple. Any UK or EU students pay the £ 3000 top-up fee full-time degree courses UCLan is eligible for a Ones to Watch scholarships, provided that the high income in the family has a gross salary less than £ 60000. Note this is the income of high-income, and not the total income for the family. Holders of excellence awards or awards for excellence in sport are not eligible to hold a Ones to Watch scholarships in the same year. However, they may require one in the second and subsequent years of their study.

Any student meeting this criterion will receive £ 1000 for each year of study at UCLan. More details on the Ones to Watch page Scholarships available shortly.

Awards for excellence in sport

UCLan offers up to 20 scholarships for students who demonstrate excellence in one of:

* Women’s Football.
* Cycling.
* Golf.
* Additional sports - any person who got the county / representative honours should contact sports @ uclan group for more details.

These are managed centrally. See excellence in sports pages for all the details available shortly. The winners of these scholarships will receive £ 2000 in their first year of study, are eligible to apply for the Ones to Watch Awards in their second and subsequent years of the study.

Harris Bursary

The Harris Fellowship is named after the patron of the Institute Harris, a first runner UCLan. The fund is financed by donations from students, alumni and staff of the University. These awards are managed centrally, and you should see the top of the award of Harris for details (available soon).

For more Information, Contact

School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences,
University of Central Lancashire,
Preston,
PR1 2HE
United Kingdom
Tel 01772 893540
Fax 01772 892996
Email: info4pasm@uclan.ac.uk

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Scholarship for Master Students in Computer Science at Korea University

Korea University embraces the challenges of the 21st Century by building new bridges across old boundaries.

These bridges include new educational programs that stress multiple majors and interdisciplinary studies; strategic partnerships with private and public R&D centers that pool resources and promote innovative research; and new international relationships that bring Korea University students together with students, faculty and programs of other leading universities around the world.

Aggressive investments in new research facilities, information systems and infrastructure give these bridges the strength and flexibility to extend far into the next century. Today, Korea University is ranking top 150 in world, top 14 in Asia and 2nd best in South Korea. Our , Department of Computer Science and Engineering, which was founded in 1984, is now training high-quality human resources in computer research and industry field, furthermore leading domestic info-generation technologically, and studying world class of research in computer science.

We are now recruiting Master students (with IITA Korean Government scholarship) who will be active in research projects of both theoretical and practical character. The main focus will be on wireless sensor networks, Ubiquitous Computing Networks and s.

The main application areas are object tracking in wireless sensor networks, RFID middleware, and security issues in WSN, depending on the interest of the student. Students who have experience in programming and especially have hand on experience in simulation will be preferred.

Interested s-tudents , contact me with their CV as soon as possible. so we can send them applications form and futher documents. Scholarship:

1. 100% tuition fee discount for one year (Korea University scholarship)
2. 75% tuition fee discount for one year (Korea University scholarship)
3. IITA Korean Government scholarship ( 800,000 won , around 800 US $ per month) for two years

Ali Kashif Bashir. PhD.
Student / RA Internet Computing Lab
Asan-Science Building.
Room #221 Dept. Of Computer Science,
Korea University, 5ga,
Anam-Dong, Sungbuk-Gu, Seoul,
Korea 136-701

E-mail: ali@ilab.korea.ac.kr
Office: 0082-02-3290- 3568
Fax: +82-02-927-3797
Cell: +82-10-3841- 0138

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Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarships 2008

De Montfort University is committed to supporting international students to benefit from study in the United Kingdom. For courses starting in September 2008, De Montfort University’s Vice-Chancellor is pleased to offer scholarships to 2,000 pounds each.

The scholarships are for 2000 pounds equivalent to a reduction of approximately 20% of the total fees, and will be paid for the entire cost of tuition for foreign students, the status of any country in the World who wish to study at one of the following types of
courses at the De Montfort University, Leicester:

1. Full-time undergraduate (BA / BSc) in any of the object
2. Full-time post-Diplomas and Masters courses (PGDip / MA / MSc / MBA / LLM) in any discipline
3. Full-time MPhil / PhD research degrees in any subject

Scholarships are available for courses beginning in September 2008 only (ie between September 2008 and June 2009 for MPhil / PhD research degrees).

The award of £ 2000 will be a one-off payment and will be deducted from the full cost of tuition at the beginning of the first (or only) grade.

Students move through DMU of one of our systems or progression established collaborative partnerships can also apply for these grants, if they wish.

Only the status of foreign students are eligible.

We will award up to 16 x £ 2000 scholarships for courses above from September 2008. There will be a limited number of scholarships offered by the faculty:

* Faculty of Art and Design: up to 3 scholarships
* Faculty of Business and Law: up to 3 scholarships
* Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering: up to 5 scholarships
* Faculty of Health and Life Sciences: up to 2 scholarships
* Faculty of Humanities: up to 3 scholarships

Keep in mind that some of our courses are not included in this scholarship. To confirm whether your choice is, of course, included in the scheme, please contact reception at the Faculty of those teams that you are applying directly.

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the submission of a 500 word essay, which will be written by the applicant and evaluated DMU group representatives (each faculty will have his own team).

How to Apply

1. Choose a course to which you want to apply to take part. If you would like further information or advice, please contact the Center for Inquiry T: +44 (0) 116 257 7513, e-mail or visit enquiry@dmu.ac.uk dmu.ac.uk / International to watch in our online prospectuses.
2. Complete and submit an application for a course you would like to study. Detailed information on how to apply can be found on the Internet at dmu.ac.uk / international, and in our international prospects. If the application is successful, you will receive the offer letter. You may already have taken place in the course proposal, starting with the 2008/09.
3. Once you invite a letter (or CONDITIONAL UNCONDITIONAL), and you want to apply for one of the VC International Fellowship 2008/09, you must write an essay of 500 words.

Please write 500 words (in English) on the following issues:
How do your studies at the University of De Montfort improve your future?

After the application deadline, all essays will be evaluated by a group of DMU representatives (one of the panels on the faculty), as well as scholarships will be awarded to applicants that demonstrate, in the view of the group, the following:

* Excellent written communication skills
* Clear understanding of the course you want to learn
* A good understanding of what you hope to gain from the UK Higher Education
* A good understanding of employment, you will enter after graduation and skills, you may need
* How does this scholarship will help you in the classroom, and in the future
* ambitions for the future, motivation and enthusiasm for his subject and learning
* Strong academic skills, as evidenced by your pre-qualification and / or academic links, as part of your application.

After its completion, please write your essay, as word document attachment to Maria Kyrris, International Recruitment Team on internationalscholarships@dmu.ac.uk

Please be sure to provide your name, date of birth, e-mail address and your application number with your essay.

Deadline for Applications
If you want to apply for an international scholarship, you should have received your letter and proposal submitted essays on August 1, 2008. No essays received after this date will be accepted under any circumstances.
You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your essay submission, when we receive it. Make sure you keep as proof of acceptance of your application, if required.

Distribution Process
After a period of August 1, 2008 a team from the DMU (one panel at the Department) will evaluate all sit essay submissions. All successful applicants who have received scholarships will be notified by e-mail and letter (regular mail) on September 1, 2008. In 2000 pounds scholarships will be deducted from the total tuition fee of successful applicants, when you arrive for training at DMU. Details of successful recipients will be available from Maria Kyrris at internationalscholarships@dmu.ac.uk after September 10, 2008, if required.

Application Rule

* Overseas-only status of the students can apply for scholarships.
* Both self-funded and sponsored students have the right to apply for participation.
* No cash alternatives will be offered scholarships and can not be transferred to any other time, the DMU, or other designated recipient.
* Only in September 2008, entry (or between September 2008 and June 2009, for research applicants) - scholarships, could not be deferred to a statement in September 2009 or later.
* For foreign students, who are also entitled to a 5% discount for early payment of their assessed contributions in full to students, in 2000 to £ Scholarship will be deducted from the first full fee, a 5% discount from the fee reduction.
* These scholarships will not be awarded in conjunction with any other awards, such as scholarships for graduates of 2008 - students can only receive a stipend DMU, usually a greater cost.
* If an applicant is available scholarships, and then withdraw their application, or not enrolled in a course, for any reason, loss of scholarships.
* The University reserves the right to withdraw fellowship, or not to provide scholarships, at any time before they are distributed.

Additional information
For more information on scholarships and / or our courses, visit dmu.ac.uk / international, call +44 (0) 116 257 7513 or e-mail enquiry@dmu.ac.uk.

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World Bank Scholarship 2008-2009

THE WORLD BANK

Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program

Application 2008-2009

Who can apply? - How to Apply - Download Application Form
The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program provides support to young researchers working in academic and research institutions from developing countries. Fellowships are awarded for a period of five to ten months and must be complete between July 2008 and June 2009. The maximum amount of the grants is US$25,000.

Who can apply?
Only professors and researchers from countries with the right to work in his doctoral thesis can apply the scholarship. Candidates must be under 45 years old, and have completed the course work or any of the examinations required for its doctoral program.

Commitment of fellow

The fellows are required to issue two reports, a report during the period of the fellowship and a final report containing the results of the investigation. The results of the fellows McNamara research work can be considered for publication by the World Bank.

Fellows are expected to return to their home countries and resume their academic or research position after completion of the fellowship. It is also expected to talk about the award of fellowships McNamara any publication relating to their doctoral research work, including their theses, and to provide the program with a copy of his thesis to graduate.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following general criteria to be eligible for a scholarship award:

* Being national and resident of a member country of the World Bank which is currently eligible to borrow;
* Candidates must be under 45 years. Candidates born before January 1, 1964 will not be considered;
* And * Must have completed at least, was awarded a Master’s degree or equivalent, at the time of application;
* Be enrolled regularly in a doctoral program related to development in their places of origin or in another country;
* Must have completed all courses and reviewing the needs of its doctoral program;
* Be employed full-time as a teacher or researcher at an academic institution or research in their country of origin;
* Being accepted as a scholar by a university renowned for a period of five to ten months.


Application Process
Application forms for Robert S. McNamara (RSM) Scholarship Program are available in English, French and Spanish in PDF format.

Each application consists of three documents: 1) 2008 RSM application form, 2) Letter of Reference (professional or academic), and 3) statement of acceptance by the host institution and Research Advisory

For further information about the World Bank Scholarships Program visit the website: (www.worldbank.org/scholarships). Completed application packages including all the required documentation must be received in Washington D.C., by April 30, 2008. The awards will be announced in June 2008.


Download Application form:

1. 2008 RSM Application Form
2. Letter of Reference
3. Statement of Acceptance

Correspondences and Information request may be sent to:
Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program
MSN J2-204, 1818 H St. NW, Washington DC, 20433, USA
E-Mail: rsm_Fellowships@worldbank.org
Fax: +1 (202) 522-4036

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