The Scholarship Programme at Al-Madinah International University

Introduction

The Scholarship Programme is to assist students in completing their higher education goals. MEDIU provides scholarships for students through funds received from private donors and MEDIU’s general funds.

In principal, scholarships will be awarded to students who are academically excellent but lack the financial resources to study at MEDIU.

Types of scholarship offered

MEDIU is currently offering full scholarships for students studying full-time (with a workload of 15 to 18 credit hours per regular semester) in the Bachelor of Islamic Sciences(Hons) and the Bachelor of Languages (Hons) in Arabic language and Literature. MEDIU may be offering partial scholarships for future intakes.
A full scholarship will cover the following:
• Tuition and other related fees
• Learning materials
• Partial living support allowance
• Students may receive a laptop on a loan basis from the University, which may be given to students upon successful completion of the degree course

Scholarship Eligibility

Students applying for MEDIU scholarships must meet the following conditions:
a) Applicants must remain a full-time student of MEDIU (with a workload of 15 to 18 credit hours per regular semester),
b) Applicants must not be studying full-time with any other institution.
c) Applicants must not already have a Bachelors degree in the Islamic Sciences or the Arabic Language.
d) Applicants must have good academic standing,
e) Applicants must provide proof of their financial standing/ income level,
f) Applicants must not receive any other full scholarship from any other organizations, and
g) Any other condition that may be imposed by MEDIU from time to time without prior notice.

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MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (MIS) FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES IN MALAYSIA

MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (MIS) FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES IN MALAYSIA

Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) is a Premier Scholarship for international students to pursue their higher education in Malaysian universities. Funded by the Malaysian Government under the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP), it is administered by the Ministry of Higher Education. The awards were initiated to provide young students of excellent academic records and outstanding co-curriculum background the opportunity to pursue their Bachelor’s Degree at selected and well established Malaysian public and private universities. The scholarship is a part the Malaysian Goverment’s objective in the encouragement and enhancement of closer bilateral relations between Malaysia and the participating countries. The Malaysian Government offers up to 15 MIS Scholarships each year.

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ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia

ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia

The ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education ‘Advanced’ (GCE ‘A’) Level (or equivalent) certificate.

The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar.

Students from Indonesia are welcome to apply for the ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia to enter Singapore schools at the Secondary Three level. Candidates who are not short-listed for the scholarships will be considered for the Merit Awards.

Eligibility
Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:

Nationals of Indonesia
Between 14+ to 16+ years old (as of January 2009)
Sat for 2008 SMP 3 National Final Evaluation Examination (UAN) and have done consistently well in school
Important Dates
Any dates given below are tentative and are subject to changes.

Activity Date
Application Period 7 June to 15 July 2008
Selection Test Mid August
Selection Interview Late September
Award of Scholarship Mid October
Arrival of Scholar in Singapore Late October

Candidates short-listed for the selection test/interview will be notified a week before the selection test/interview dates. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Where to obtain application forms during the application period
There are 2 ways which you can apply for the ASEAN Scholarships. Please choose only one method to submit your application form.

You can either submit (please click either one of the methods below for details):

Your softcopy application form through email or
Your hardcopy application form by post

Test and Interview City
Jakarta
Medan
Surabaya
Pontianak
Note: Surabaya and Pontianak may be used as Test Centres if there are sufficient candidates. Medan, Surabaya and Pontianak may be used as Interview Centres if there are sufficient candidates.

Terms and Conditions
Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) per annum with hostel accommodation
Settling-in allowance of S$400 (once only)
Economy class air passage to Singapore and back to home country upon completion of course
Waiver of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
Waiver of GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level examination fees (once only, if applicable)
Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
Bridging courses (if applicable, in Singapore before start of course)
There is no bond attached to the scholarship
Instructions for Submission of Application Form
Softcopy Application Form by Email
Download a copy of the application form (96kb .xls) here in MS Excel format. (Note: Please click “Enable Macros” upon opening the document.)
Complete the form on your computer at your own time and save your completed form in the following Excel format Name(Country).xls
Email to MOE_ASEAN_Scholarships@moe.gov.sg
You should indicate your email subject / title as Name (Country)
You do not need to submit softcopies of your supporting documents such as result slips, birth certificate / passport / identity card or testimonials via email. You will be required to submit these documents via post if you are shortlisted for the Selection Test.
Please do not send us a print-out of the form.

Hardcopy Application Form by Post

Download a copy of the application form (89kb .pdf).
You may also obtain a hardcopy of the application form at the following addresses:
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore
Graha Surya Internusa
Level 19
Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav X-0
Kuningan

Jakarta 12950 Indonesia
Consultate of the Republic of Singapore
4th Floor
Surya Dumai Group Building
Jalan Sudirman No. 395
Pekanbaru 28116
Riau, Indonesia

Applications should be supported by certified copies of the following documents:
2008 SMP 3 National Final Evaluation Examination (UAN) results
Birth Certificate/ Identity Card / Passport
Testimonials or records of co-curricular activities
Send your completed form and copies of supporting documents to the Singapore Ministry of Education at the following address:

ASEAN Scholarships Application (Indonesia)
School Placement and Scholarships Branch
Scholarships Section
Ministry of Education
1 North Buona Vista Drive
Singapore 138675

ASEAN Scholarships also available for:
Brunei
Cambodia
Lao
Malaysia
Myanmar
Philippines
Thailand
Vietnam

MS/PhD scholarships at SEARCA

PhD Research Scholarship

Launched in November 2005, the SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship provides financial support to a limited number of qualified PhD students whose researches are relevant to the priority thrusts of SEARCA.

This scholarship program aims to:
Provide PhD students the opportunity to use the resources and facilities available at SEARCA and its network of universities for their research;
Produce quality research papers for publication; and
Enable them to work with SEARCA’s R&D personnel on mutually identified areas of concerns/interests in agriculture and rural development.

Eligibility for the Grant
Any graduate student who is a citizen of any SEAMEO member country and pursuing a PhD in agriculture or related sciences from any university in the world is eligible to apply for the scholarship.

The applicant must have already completed his/her course work with an approved dissertation proposal and is ready to conduct the dissertation research.The applicant’s research must focus on any of SEARCA’s priority thrusts under the broad themes of natural resource management and promotion of agricultural competitiveness.

Application Requirements

Filled out Application Form (see below);
Letter of application for the research scholarship;
Recommendation letter from the Dean of Graduate School of the university where the student is pursuing his/her degree program;
Dissertation research outline/proposal approved by the Advisory Committee and Dean of Graduate School;
Budgetary requirement for the entire research duly attested and recommended by the major adviser and Dean of Graduate School;
Certified transcript of academic records for all courses taken at the PhD level;
Curriculum vitae;
Letter from the student certifying that he/she is not receiving any other research grant from any other institution. If partial funding has been obtained from other sources, a certification from the funding agency indicating the amount of grant and the items in the research that are covered by the grant; and
Research timetable indicating the activities involved in the research, the expected date of defense and expected date of seminar paper presentation.

Application deadlines are 1 April and 1 September.

Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Editha C. Cedicol, Manager of Graduate Scholarship Department, SEARCA, Los Baños 4031 Laguna, Philippines

PhD Research Scholarship
SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship application form
PhD Research Scholarship Invitation for Applications
MS/PhD Scholarships
Its people are Southeast Asia’s most potent force for progress. Hence, agricultural human resource development has been SEARCA’s primary goal since its establishment. SEARCA is one of the “centers of excellence” established by SEAMEO. As such, SEARCA assists SEAMEO member countries in producing highly trained human resources in agriculture and related sciences to accelerate agricultural and rural development in Southeast Asia.

Two of SEARCA’s activities that carry out this mandate are the Graduate Study Program and the University Consortium. Both activities are handled by the Graduate Scholarship Department (GSD).
This degree scholarship was initiated in academic year 1968-69 and aims to ensure the relevance and responsiveness of Southeast Asia’s agricultural scientists and professionals to global sustainable development issues.

The program provides support for advanced studies leading to the MS and PhD degrees in agriculture, forestry, and related fields. Thus, SEARCA aims to prepare grantees for positions of leadership in developing economies of SEAMEO member countries.

Applicants may also view information on benefits and privileges of scholars, places of study, application procedures, where to apply, recruitment procedures, and conditions of the grant.
Benefits and Privileges
The SEARCA scholarship offers the following benefits and privileges:
Financial Support covers stipend, tuition, international and domestic travel allowances, thesis/dissertation support, book allowance, and health insurance. The domestic travel allowance is sometimes allowed to support registration fees in training courses/seminars/workshops.

Discounted Accommodation. Scholars are encouraged to stay at the SEARCA Residence Hotel (SRH) to meet other graduate students of different nationalities. Scholars who bring their families with them can stay in SEARCA apartments, also at subsidized rental fee.

Assistance with Student Visa Processing. The Center takes care of processing the extension of its scholars’ student visas for the duration of their scholarship.

Computer Purchase Loan. This is given to scholars without interest and payable to the Center in a specified number of months through automatic stipend deduction.

In-house and Other Training Courses or Seminars. Scholars may avail of these training courses upon request, especially in fields related to their studies. Official functions like the weekly SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series are also open to them. They are, therefore, exposed to exchange of ideas outside their classrooms.

Use of SEARCA Facilities. Facilities open to SEARCA scholars are the Center’s Library and Email Room. Scholars studying at UPLB are given free SEARCA e-mail accounts and e-mail access.

Participation in Sociocultural Activities. SEARCA scholars are introduced to the SEARCA family through orientation/welcome party. Being part of the SEARCA family, they are invited to the Center’s summer outing, sportsfest, anniversary celebration, and Christmas parties.

Counseling. Scholars who are experiencing academic difficulties and those with personal problems may seek guidance from the Graduate Scholarship Department.

Places of Study
Any of the following universities, as well as those that have institutional arrangements with SEARCA, may serve as study posts of SEARCA MS and PhD scholars:
University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Kasetsart University (KU)Bangkok, Thailand
Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB)Bogor, Indonesia
University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD)Quezon City, Philippines
University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV)Miag-ao, Iloilo, Philippines
Thammasat UniversityThailand
National University of SingaporeSingapore
University of IndonesiaJakarta, Indonesia
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Five of these universities are members of the Southeast Asian University Consortium for Graduate Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources. SEARCA serves as the Secretariat of the University Consortium.

SEARCA reserves the right to make the final decision on the choice of ten scholars’ study post. Therefore, applicants are required to submit to SEARCA applications for admission to the Graduate Schools of three universities in the list.

Where to Apply

Brunei Darussalam
THE PERMANENT SECRETARYMinistry of EducationBandar Seri Begawan BB 3510Brunei DarussalamTel: (673-2) 381 060Fax: (673-2) 380 101

THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTUREDepartment of AgricultureMinistry of Industry and Primary ResourcesOld Airport Berakas BB 3510Brunei DarussalamTel: (673-2) 380 144Fax: (673-2) 382 226

THE DIRECTOR OF FORESTRYDepartment of ForestryMinistry of Industry and Primary ResourcesJalan Menteri BesarBandar Seri Begawan BB 3910Brunei DarussalamTel: (673-2) 222687 / 222450Fax: (673-2) 241012

THE DIRECTOR OF FISHERIESDepartment of FisheriesMinistry of Industry and Primary ResourcesJalan Menteri BesarBandar Seri Begawan BB 3910Brunei DarussalamTel: (673-2) 242067 to 8/ 243412Fax: (673-2) 242069

Cambodia
THE DIRECTORCultural Relations an

d Scholarship DepartmentMinistry of Education, Youth, and Sports80 Norodom BoulevardPhnom Penh, CambodiaTel: (855-23) 820 268, 326 156Fax: (855-23) 219 576

THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture and Forestry and Fisheries200 Norodom Blvd.Phnom Penh, CambodiaTel: (855-12) 211 351, 211 352Fax: (855-23) 217 320

THE MINISTERMinistry of Rural DevelopmentPRIP Office, 3rd FloorCorner Road 169 and Russian Blvd.Phnom Penh, CambodiaTel: (855-23) 884 160, (855-12) 938 072Fax: (855-23) 884 160

Indonesia
THE HEADBureau for International CooperationMinistry of Education and CultureGedung C. Lantai 7Jln Jenderal SudirmanSenayan, Jakarta 10270 IndonesiaTel: (62-21) 581 665, 582 954, 584 477Fax: (62-21) 573 6870

THE MINISTERMinistry of AgricultureRoom No. 3, 5th Floor, Building C, Jl. HarsonoRagunan, Pasar MingguJakarta, IndonesiaTel: (62-21) 581 665, 582 954, 584 477Fax (62-21) 573 8181, 572 0162

THE MINISTERMinistry of Forestry and Estate CropsManggala WanabhaktiJl. Jen Gatot Subroto, Jakarta 10270 IndonesiaTel: (62-21) 573 0213, 573 0475Fax: (62-21) 573 8732

Lao PDR

THE DIRECTORDepartment of Planning and International CooperationMinistry of Education and Sports P.O. Box 67, Lane Xang Ave.Vientiane, Lao PDRTel: (856-21) 217 927, 212 108, 216 005Fax: (856-21) 216 006, 212 108, 215 628

THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture and ForestryP.O. Box 811, Lane Xang Ave.Vientiane, Lao PDRTel: (856-21) 412 340Fax: (856-21) 412 341

Malaysia
THE SECRETARY GENERALInternational Affairs DivisionMinistry of Higher EducationBlock E3, Parcel EThe Federal Government Administrative Center62605 Putrajaya, MalaysiaTel: (60-3) 8883 5000Fax: (60-3) 8889 1327

THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture1st Floor, Wisma Tani, Jalan 03Sultan Salahuddin 50632Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaTel: (60-3) 2671 5000Fax: (60-3) 2691 3758

THE MINISTERMinistry of Rural Development10th Floor, Menara Aetna UniversalJalan Raja ChulanKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaFax: (856-21) 412 341

Myanmar
THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL (Training)Department of Education, Planning, and TrainingMinistry of EducationThein Byu Road, Botahtaung TownshipYangon, MyanmarTel (95-1) 286 704, 289 538Fax: (95-1) 285 480

THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture and IrrigationThirimaingalal Lane, Yankin TownshipYangon, MyanmarTel: (95-1) 663 270Fax: (95-1) 663 984

THE MINISTERMinistry of ForestryThirimingala Lane, Kabe AyePagoda Road, Mayangon TownshipYangon, MyanmarTel: (95-1) 289 184Fax: (95-1) 665 661

Philippines
THE CHAIRCommission on Higher Education3rd Floor, Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) BuildingSan Miguel Ave., Pasig City, PhilippinesTel: (63-2) 910 0823, 633 2713Fax: (63-2) 635 5829

THE SECRETARYDepartment of AgricultureElliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City, PhilippinesTel: (63-2) 928 8741 to 65Fax: (63-2) 929 8183

THE SECRETARYDepartment of Environment and Natural ResourcesDENR Building, Visayas Ave.Diliman, Quezon City, PhilippinesTel: (63-2) 929 6633 to 35 / 929 6626 to 29Fax: (63-2) 420 4352

Singapore
THE HEADInternational Relations Planning DivisionMinistry of Education1 North Buona Vista DriveSingapore 138675Tel: (65-6) 879 6036Fax (65-6) 775 2457

Thailand
THE DEPUTY PERMANENT SECRETARY Ministry of EducationRajdamnern AvenueBangkok 10300, ThailandTel: (66-2) 628 5647Fax: (66-2) 281 0953

THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture and CooperativesThanon Ratchadamnoen NokBangkok 10200, ThailandTel: (66-2) 281 5884Fax: (66-2) 280 1691

Timor-Leste
THE DIRECTORDirectorate of Tertiary EducationMinistry of Education, Culture, Youth and SportsVilla Verde, DiliTel: (67-0) 724 4098, 723 4881Fax: (67-0) 333 9025

THE PERMANENT SECRETARYInternational Relations DivisionMinistry of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesFomento Building, Dili, P.O. Box 670Fax: (67-0) 390 325121

Vietnam
THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERALInternational Cooperation DepartmentMinistry of Education and Training49 Dai Co Viet StreetHanoi, VietnamTel: (84-4) 868 3620Fax: (84-4) 869 3243, 869 4085

THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture and Rural Development2 Ngoc Ha, Ba DinhHanoi, VietnamTel: (84-4) 823 5804Fax: (84-4) 823 0381

Application Procedure
Any interested national of a SEAMEO member country may apply for scholarship. Applications may be submitted to any one of the following Ministries of his/her own country:
Ministy of Education
Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of Forestry
Ministry of Fisheries
Ministry of Rural Development

Application forms and information brochures on the universities that may serve as study posts of SEARCA scholars are available at these Ministries.

Each applicant is required to submit the following documents:
SEARCA Scholarship Application Form (2 copies);
Application forms for admission to the Graduate School of the universities where the applicant may pursue graduate studies under SEARCA scholarship;
Official transcript of academic records of each degree completed (BS transcript for MS applicants and BS and MS transcripts for PhD applicants);
Certification of employment;
A two-page write-up on agricultural competitiveness or natural resource management;
A brief description of the research that the applicant plans to conduct for thesis/dissertation. The research topic must be in line with the priority thrusts of SEARCA. (SEARCA Five-Year Plan may be viewed at http://www.searca.org/web/e_library/reports/SEARCA%208th%20Five-Year%20Plan.pdf);
Two copies of passport-size pictures of the applicant;
Certification from a medical doctor that the applicant is in good physical and mental health condition and is fit to undertake graduate studies;
Official endorsement from the employer;
Results of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): score of 550 for paper-based and 213 for computer-based) or IELTS results (6.0). The TOEFL results must be issued by Princeton, New Jersey, USA. Check the schedule and venue of TOEFL tests in your country at http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEFL/tclists/BOTH_a.html or download copy of the schedule here .

Application Forms
SEARCA – download
UP Los Baños Graduate School (UPLB GS)
- UPLB GS Form No. 1 (Application) download
- UPLB GS Form No. 2 (Recommendation) download
- UPLB GS Form No. 3 (English Proficiency) download
UP Diliman (UPD)
- College of Science download
- School of Economics download
UP Visayas (UPV)
- Graduate Program in Fisheries download
- Graduate Program in Marine Affairs download
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) – Graduate Program download
Kasetsart University (KU) – Graduate Program download
Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB) – Graduate Program download
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) – Graduate Program download

Contact detail:

Graduate Scholarship Department of SEARCA via
email at gsd@agri.searca.org or ecc@agri.searca.org

More info: http://www.searca.org