Joint Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program, University of Tsukuba

To apply, applicants must:

- Hold a bachelor’s degree and have completed 16 years of school education (up to undergraduate level). A strong background in economics and associated quantitative tools is useful and,in the case of the Economic Policy Course, highly recommended.
NOTE: Those applicants having completed their university education in countries where formal schooling lasts less than 16 years, who are at least 22 years old, and who have spent at least one year in a research or similar institution, can become qualified to apply by filling out and submitting the provided form (Certificate of research Activities).

- Have at least 2 years (and preferably 4 to 5) of recent professional experience in a field related to economic development.

- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of the English language by submitting the TOEFL scores or other evidence as deemed appropriate by the Graduate School.

- Demonstrate verbal and quantitative skills by submitting the Graduate record Examination (GRE) scores or other evidence as deemed appropriate by the Graduate School.

- In addition,applicants must be under 45 (but preferably under 35) years of age. Priority will be given to mid-career professionals

The following documentation is required

1. Application form (found in the back pocket of the brochure or downloadable from the top-left of this page) in full. The Personal Statement and the Study Plan must be typewritten. Applicants must choose their preferred Course from the two options offered (Economic Policy and International Public Policy). Adjustments to that choice are possible during the screening process.
2. Four letters of recommendation (two issued by academics and two by professionals).
3. Transcripts from institutions of higher education attended.
4. Diplomas certifying to higher education degrees obtained. note. Diplomas and transcripts must be originals or certified true copies of original documents.
5. Curriculum vitae.
6. TOEFL scores or equivalent proof of English proficiency.
7. GRE scores or equivalent proof of skills.
8. Medical Certificate.
9. Certificate of research activities, if applicable.
10. Copies or reprints of publications other than graduation thesis, if any.
11. Three copies of a recent photograph (4 cm x 4 cm).
12. Statement of eligibility for JJ/WBGSP Scholarship.

Application Deadline

All documents must be mailed in a single package and must reach the University of Tsukuba by August 31,2008 (applications sent by fax will not be accepted). Complete applications and correspondence should be addressed to:

The JJ/WBGSP Committee
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Tsukuba
305-8571, Tsukuba, Japan

Screening and Admission Procedures

The screening process will be based upon the evaluation of all documentation and, if necessary, on personal interviews conducted by the University of Tsukuba representatives in the countries of the candidates. Between twenty five and thirty candidates will be pre-selected by the Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program Committee at the University of Tsukuba, in a process that will be completed by november 2008.

The World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank will further screen the pre-selected applicants for the sake of the granting of scholarships. The final selection of scholarship recipients (fifteen from the World Bank and no less than two from the Inter-American Development Bank) will be announced in late December 2008.

Selected candidates are expected to arrive in Tsukuba at the end of March 2009 for final interviews and orientation. Those pre-selected candidates who did not receive a scholarship and want to study at the University of Tsukuba must pay admission and tuition fees (at least for half a year) before they are formally admitted into the Program.The Program will begin on April 1, 2009.

Doctoral Special Scholarship Program (SSP): Kochi University of Technology, Japan

Doctoral Special Scholarship Program (SSP): Kochi University of Technology, Japan

What is Special Scholarship Program (SSP)?

Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to support the advanced research of the university by enlisting the help of highly capable international students. Every year in April and October, the university enrolls selected foreign doctoral students under specific research projects. The students pursue the doctoral course in English while at the same time assisting their host professor as a research assistant (RA). Through this program KUT wishes to expand and deepen international ties with academic and educational institutions all over the world. ?Message from SSP students

?Undergoing SSP Project
?Thesis of Graduated SSP Students

NOTE
We do not have any brochure for International Applicants. You can find all necessary information and download application form from the following application guideline.

1. PROGRAM OF STUDY
Course for International Students
Doctoral Program (3 years)
Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering

2. NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO BE ADMITTED
20 students per year

3. ENROLLMENT TIME
April/October

4. SCHOLARSHIP TERM
One year
*The term will be extended for increments of one year up to a total of three years, unless the university terminates the scholarship for any of the reasons stated below in the paragraph 12, Termination of Scholarship

5. OBLIGATIONS
(1) Scholarship recipient must work as a research assistant under the specific research project.
*However, the total paid working time per week, including research assistant work, should not exceed 28 hours.
(2) Scholarship recipient must report his/her study and research achievements to the dean of the graduate school of engineering at the end of each semester. The submitted reports will be evaluated.

6. BENEFITS
(1) Receive up to 1,200, 000 yen per year for working as a research assistant.
(2) Exemption from 300,000 yen enrollment fee, 940,000 yen (per year) tuition fee, 150,000 yen (per year) fee for facilities improvement and 150,000yen (per year) cost of experiments and laboratory work.
(3) Receive 200,000 yen for travel and initial living costs (given only to applicants who are living outside Japan at the time of application)

7. ELIGIBILITY? Applicants are required to meet all of the following conditions
(1) To have or to be expected to acquire a master’s degree before enrollment.
(2) To have intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work as a research assistant under the one of research projects listed here
(3) To have an excellent academic record
(4) To have a high English proficiency
(5) To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment
(6) To have other than Japanese nationality

8. APPLICATION PROCESS
(1) Choose the research project from?the SSP Research Project List
for October 2008 & April 2009 Enrollment.
(2) Complete and submit all required documents.
*Please refer to?the List for SSP Application Documents

9. ADMISSION SCHEDULE
Enrollment time
April & October 2009
October 2009
Application deadline
September 30, 2008
March 31, 2009

10. ADMISSION DECISION
The applicant will be notified of the admission decision by express mail within 3 months after the deadline of the application.

11. SPECIAL NOTICE
(1) If you are still working towards your master’s degree, a verified original master’s degree certificate in English from your university will be required before your enrollment can be complete. If you are not able to produce such a document, you will not be enrolled.
(2) If SSP scholarship recipient is selected as a recipient of another institution’ s scholarship, his/her monthly pay for working as a research assistant will be adjusted.

12. TERMINATION OF SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships will be terminated in the following cases
(1) If the scholarship recipient takes time off from school
(2) If a report submitted in accordance with term 5 (2) is considered inadequate for a scholarship recipient.
(3) If the university considers the scholarship recipient’s behavior inappropriate for a scholarship recipient.

13. OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE:
All inquiries and application documents must be addressed to:
International Relations Center
Kochi University of Technology
Tosayamada. Kochi. 782-8502. Japan
Tel: +81 887 53 1130
Fax: +81 887 57 2000
E-mail:international@ ml.kochi- tech.ac.jp

http://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/gs_e/admission/index.html

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships for High School Graduates

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships for High School Graduates

Deadline: 30 May 2008 – 25 June 2008

The Embassy of Japan is offering Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships to Indonesian high school graduates who wish to study at University (S-1); Colleges of Technology (D-3) or Professional Training Colleges (D-2) in Japan for the academic year 2009 (April 2009). An applicant can only apply for one program, either S-1, D-3 or D-2.

Applicants must have the following qualifications (among others);
(1) Applicants must have been born between April 2, 1987 and April 1, 1992
(2) The average result of the final examination and school report for the last semester/term of the third scholastic year must be at a minimum;
– 8.4 for the S-1 program,
– 8.0 for the D-3 program,
– 8.0 for the D-2 program.

* In the case that an official score of the final examination can not be issued by the closing date (June 25, 2008), a temporary score which is certified by the head teacher will be accepted.
(3) Applicants must have graduated from a senior high school.

Application forms are available free of charge for those who meet the above qualifications at the Embassy of Japan (Education Section?8:30-12:00, 14:00-15:30), the Consulate General of Japan in Surabaya, Medan and Makassar starting from May 30, 2008.
Those who are living outside of JABODETABEK, Surabaya, Medan and Makassar can apply by sending a letter, which includes name, date of birth, address, phone number, desired program (S-1, D-3 or D-2) and 3 desired fields of study, to the Embassy of Japan (Jl.M.H.Thamrin 24, Jakarta Pusat 10350) or the Consulate Generals of Japan by post along with their copies of school report, certificate (ijazah) and the score of the final examination.

The completed application must be submitted to the Embassy of Japan or the Consulate Generals of Japan with their copies of school report, ijazah and the score of the final examination by June 25, 2008.

Further information can be obtained from the Embassy of Japan (Education Section: 021-3192-4308 Ext. 175, 176)

Download application

Majors and Related Key Terms for Fields of Study

Field of Study Majors and Related Key Terms

Mechanical Engineering:
- Machine Elements and Material Processing
- Materials Science and Mechanics
- Fluid and Thermal Engineering
- Mechanical System Design and Control
- CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/ Computer Aided Manufacturing)
- Mechatronics
- Robotics
- etc.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering:
- Analog Circuits
- Electric Power System
- Power Electronics
- Digital Circuits
- Integrated Circuits
- Electric/ Electronic Materials
- Electric/ Electronic Device
- Electric/ Electronic Control
- etc.

Information, Communication and Network Engineering:
- Signal/ Image Processing
- Cable Communication
- Wireless Communication
- Communication Engineering
- Satellite Communication
- Microwaves
- Computer Software
- Computer Graphics
- Operating System
- Peripherals and Interface Technology
- Computer Network
- Communication Control
- etc.

Materials Engineering:
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Inorganic Materials Engineering
- Organic Materials Engineering
- Polymer Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Biological Chemistry
- Biological Engineering
- Environmental Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering
- etc.

Architecture and Civil Engineering:
- Architectural Design and Planning
- Structural Engineering in Architecture
- Building Materials and Execution Works
- History of Architecture
- Structural Engineering
- Materials in Civil Engineering
- Surveying
- Hydraulics
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Urban Engineering
- etc.

Maritime Engineering:
- Navigation
- Position Fixing
- Ship Maneuvering and Seamanship
- Oceanography and Meteorology
- Maritime Laws
- Naval Architecture
- Marine Diesel Engine
- Marine Auxiliary Machinery
- Marine Material
- etc.

Other Fields:
- International Communication
- Management Information Engineering
- etc.

More info: http://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp/sch_slta.html

FASID Fieldwork Program

FASID Fieldwork Program
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Fieldwork is an endeavor to travel an unknown path. To reach the destination, the fieldworker collects many pieces of information and investigates what they mean. The compass is the fieldworker’ s concern and sensibility. There is no shortcut or fast track.

Another aspect of fieldwork is to immerse oneself in relationships with others. People in front of you are not simple objectives of research. The longer you stay in a location, the closer you become to them. “How do I relate with my host family, their neighbors, village officials or extension workers?” “How do I live in these relationships? ” “What is development for me, and for the people in the community?” Fieldwork gives us many chances to think about these fundamental questions.

Join our Program! We guarantee that your experiences in the Program will become a firm foundation on which to build your future.

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* Japan: Approximately 15 persons
The program is especially for the people who are interested in international development and want to improve the basic skills of fieldwork. All applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate school in Japan. Those who have been accepted by a graduate school in Japan but have not yet started their study are eligible to apply. Foreign students are welcomed.
* Indonesia: Approximately 5 persons
Applicants must have completed an undergraduate program. Priority will be given to those who are actively involved in community work. Age between 23 to 30 years old at the time of applying.

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* Applicants in Japan:?Wednesday, June 18, 2008
No screening interview. The result of screening will be sent by FASID to all applicants by 4th week of June.
* Applicants in Indonesia:?Monday, June 23, 2008
Short-listed applicants will be invited to the screening interview in Makassar. Applicants outside Makassar will be interviewed by phone. The result of screening will be sent by MKS by mid-July only to the short-listed applicants.

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* Application form
(Download at http://www.fasid. or.jp/kenshu/ field/applicatio n_from_fwp2008. doc)
* Essay
Explain your reasons for applying for the FASID Fieldwork Program. Demonstrate the connection between your interests and the program’s objectives and content. Write in English. Maximum 400 words.
* A photocopy of an English proficiency test score (eg. TOEFL , TOEIC, IELTS)
If you have not taken any proficiency tests, your English proficiency will be judged based on your self-evaluation in the application form.

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Send your application materials by post to the following address.

* If you are applying in Japan:
Foundation for Advanced Studies on International Development (FASID)
Att. Naomi Okiyama
Chiyoda-kaikan Bldg. 5F, 1-6-17 Kudan-minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074
Email: fieldwork_08@ fasid.or. jp Tel.03 5226 0303 Fax.03 5226 0023
URL: http://www.fasid. or.jp

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* If you are applying in Indonesia:
Media Kajian Sulawesi (MKS) Att. Armin Hari
Address: Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan Km. 9, No. 76, Tamalanrea Jaya, Makassar 90245
Email: fasid.fwp@gmail. com Tel/Fax. (0411) 586459 Cell. 0813 4271 2551

Joint Japan / Word Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

Joint Japan / Word Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

Deadline: 31 August 2008

To apply, applicants must

* Hold a bachelor’s degree and have completed 16 years of school education (up to undergraduate level). A strong background in economics and associated quantitative tools is useful and,in the case of the Economic Policy Course, highly recommended.

NOTE: Those applicants having completed their university education in countries where formal schooling lasts less than 16 years, who are at least 22 years old, and who have spent at least one year in a research or similar institution, can become qualified to apply by filling out and submitting the provided form (Certificate of research Activities).

* Have at least 2 years (and preferably 4 to 5) of recent professional experience in a field related to economic development.
* Demonstrate proficiency in the use of the English language by submitting the TOEFL scores or other evidence as deemed appropriate by the Graduate School.
* Demonstrate verbal and quantitative skills by submitting the Graduate record Examination (GRE) scores or other evidence as deemed appropriate by the Graduate School.
* In addition,applicants must be under 45 (but preferably under 35) years of age. Priority will be given to mid-career professionals.

The following documentation is required

1. Application form (found in the back pocket of the brochure or downloadable from the top-left of this page) in full. The Personal Statement and the Study Plan must be typewritten. Applicants must choose their preferred Course from the two options offered (Economic Policy and International Public Policy). Adjustments to that choice are possible during the screening process.
2. Four letters of recommendation (two issued by academics and two by professionals).
3. Transcripts from institutions of higher education attended.
4. Diplomas certifying to higher education degrees obtained. note. Diplomas and transcripts must be originals or certified true copies of original documents.
5. Curriculum vitae.
6. TOEFL scores or equivalent proof of English proficiency.
7. GRE scores or equivalent proof of skills.
8. Medical Certificate.
9. Certificate of research activities, if applicable.
10. Copies or reprints of publications other than graduation thesis, if any.
11. Three copies of a recent photograph (4 cm x 4 cm).
12. Statement of eligibility for JJ/WBGSP Scholarship.

Application Deadline

All documents must be mailed in a single package and must reach the University of Tsukuba by August 31,2008 (applications sent by fax will not be accepted). Complete applications and correspondence should be addressed to:
The JJ/WBGSP Committee
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Tsukuba
305-8571, Tsukuba, Japan

Screening and Admission Procedures

The screening process will be based upon the evaluation of all documentation and, if necessary, on personal interviews conducted by the University of Tsukuba representatives in the countries of the candidates. Between twenty five and thirty candidates will be pre-selected by the Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program Committee at the University of Tsukuba, in a process that will be completed by november 2008.

The World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank will further screen the pre-selected applicants for the sake of the granting of scholarships. The final selection of scholarship recipients (fifteen from the World Bank and no less than two from the Inter-American Development Bank) will be announced in late December 2008.

Selected candidates are expected to arrive in Tsukuba at the end of March 2009 for final interviews and orientation. Those pre-selected candidates who did not receive a scholarship and want to study at the University of Tsukuba must pay admission and tuition fees (at least for half a year) before they are formally admitted into the Program.The Program will begin on April 1, 2009.

Download Application Form: http://www.dpipe.tsukuba.ac.jp/wbgsp/admission.html