SEARCA Graduate Scholarships in Agriculture for Southeast Asians

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SEARCA Graduate Scholarships

Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 31 July (yearly)
Study in: Southeast Asia
Next course starts: 2016

Last updated: 27 April 2016

Brief description: The Masters (MS)/PhD Scholarship Programme aims to make certain the consequence and receptiveness of Southeast Asia’s agricultural scientists and professionals to worldwide sustainable development issues.

Host Institution(s): • InstitutPertanian Bogor (IPB), Bogor, Indonesia.
• UniversitasGadjahMada (UGM), Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
• Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Selangor, Malaysia.
• Kasetsart University (KU), Bangkok, Thailand.
• University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), Laguna, Philippines.

Level/Field(s) of study: Masters or PhD Degree programme connected to comprehensive and sustainable agricultural and rural development (including but not restricted to: Agricultural/Biological sciences, Social Sciences, Economics and Agribusiness, Forestry and Fisheries, Environmental Sciences, Agro-industrial Technology and Engineering).

Number of Awards: Not specific.

Target group: Release to nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.

Scholarship value/inclusions: Covers tuition and other school fees; travel allowance (roundtrip air ticket from home country to study post and local transportation); thesis/dissertation support; book and supplies allowance; health insurance; and a stipend for food, lodging and incidental expenses.

Eligibility: The SEARCA Graduate Scholarship is release to nationals of SEAMEO Member Countries ( Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam) who are regular employees of academic, investigate or government institutions and not more than 35 years old at the time of application.

Projected thesis research should focus on SEARCA’s overarching theme of comprehensive and sustainable agricultural and rural development (ISARD). Moreover, priority research topics must fall within the ISARD strategic thrusts on social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and cross-cutting concerns.

Application instructions: Attracted parties may submit their accomplished SEARCA Scholarship Application form together with other original application necessities to the Ministries of Education/Higher Education of their respective countries. Candidates are requested to verify from their respective Ministries of Education/Higher Education for their closing date of receiving applications. Closing date for the Ministries to send endorsements to SEARCA is 31 July of every year.

It is essential to browse the website (found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship and to access the application form.

Website: Scholarship Homepage: http://searca.org/about-graduate-scholarship

ADB Scholarships at University of Auckland

University of Auckland

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ADB/University of Auckland

Masters Degree

Deadline: 20 July 2016
Study in: New Zealand
Course starts: 2017

Last updated: 26 May 2016

Brief description: The ADB-Japan Scholarship programme intends to offer an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic organizations in the Asia-Pacific state. The University of Auckland is one of the participating academic organization.

Host Institution(s): University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Field(s) of study: The University of Auckland programmes enclosed by this scholarship proposal are limited to the following:

• Master of International Business
• Master of Commerce (International Business)
• Masters Programmes in Engineering

• Master of Public Health
• Master of Science (Environmental Science)
• Master of Arts (Development Studies)

Number of Scholarships: Not specified

Target group: Nationals of an ADB borrowing member

Scholarship value/inclusions: The ADB-JSP provides for the scholar’s tuition fees, airfare to and from Auckland, basic cost of living, health and medical insurance, and a extraordinary grant for thesis preparation (for scholars engaged in research).

Eligibility: Suitable candidates must be / have:

A national of an ADB borrowing member (candidates from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not suitable for the ADB-JSP). For a list of current developing member countries visit ADB – Japan Scholarship Programme.
Gained admission to an approved masters or doctoral programme at an approved academic organization.
A bachelors degree or its the same with superior academic record.
At least 2 years of full-time skilled work experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application.
Ability in oral and written English communication skills to be capable to pursue studies.
Not more than 35 years old at the time of application. In exceptional cases, for programmes which are suitable for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years.
In good health.
Suitable candidates should agree to return to their home country after achievement of studies under the programme.
Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not suitable for the Scholarship.
Staff of JSP-designated institutions are not suitable to submit an application to their own institution.
Candidates living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not appropriate for scholarships.
ADB-JSP does not hold candidates who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.
ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programmes, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.

Application instructions: Only after you have gained admission to an appropriate postgraduate programme listed above for the 2017 intake and received an Official Offer of Place from the University of Auckland can you submit an application for the scholarship. Thus, you must first submit an application for admission ONLINE as a worldwide candidate for one of the appropriate programmes.

To submit an application for the scholarship, you will need to complete and submit the Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship application form and either post or courier with all required documents to the University. Applications for 2017 will close on 20 July 2016.

It is essential to browse the administrator website (link found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Administrator Scholarship Website: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/for/international-students/is-scholarships-loans-and-funding/is-asian-development-bank-japan-scholarship.html

KAAD Scholarships in Germany for Developing Countries

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KAAD Scholarships in Germany

Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 15 Jan/30 Jun (yearly)
Study in: Germany
Course starts: September 2016

Last updated: 24 Mar 2016

Brief description: The KAAD scholarships are addressed to post-graduates and to academics who already gained professional experience and who are attracted in postgraduate studies (or research stays) in Germany.

Host Institution(s): German Universities and Higher Education Institutions.

Fields of study: There is no definite subject-preference. However, the choice board has regularly specified predilection to courses and subjects that they felt to be of consequence for the home country of the candidate.

Number of Scholarships: Not specific.

Target group: Citizens of selected developing or emerging countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America. There is a favorite for Catholic applicant.

Scholarship value/inclusions: Not specific.

Eligibility: For the scholarship programme 1 of KAAD you can submit an application if you:

• come from a developing or rising country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America
• have a university degree and professional skills from your home country
• want to acquire a master’s degree or a PhD at a German university or do a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for reputable university lecturers) at a German university
• are a Catholic Christian (or general belong to a Christian denomination). Applicants from other religions can submit an application if they are planned by Catholic colleagues and can verify their commitment to interreligious dialogue.
• possess German language skills before opening the studies (KAAD can offer a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).

The common regulation is that candidates for Master-scholarships should be of the maximum age of 30, while candidates for PhD-scholarships should not be older than 35.

Application instructions: KAAD is running with focus- and partner countries in your province. There are so-called Partner Committees in these countries and applications are channelled through them. Browse the web page related to you for region-specific eligibility necessities and application measures: Africa (sub-Sahara), Asia, Latin America, Near and Middle East (including northern Africa).

Applications for the September assortment need to be complete by 30th of June. Applications for the March selection need to be complete by 15th of January.

It is essential to browse the administrator website (link found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Administrator Scholarship Website:http://kaad.de/1/scholarships/scholarship-program-1

Schwarzman Scholars Program at Tsinghua University

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Tsinghua University Scholarships

Masters Degree

Deadline: 15 June/15 Sept 2016 (yearly)
Study in: China
Course starts: Summer 2017

Last updated: 24 Mar 2016

Brief description: Planned to arrange the next generation of international leaders, Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century. Enrolling the inaugural class in 2016, the program will provide the world’s best and brightest students the opportunity to build up their leadership abilities and professional networks through a 1 year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing – one of China’s most prestigious universities.

Host Institution(s): Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.

Level/Fields of study: Master’s Degree Programme in one of the following disciplines: Public Policy, Economic and Business, International Studies.

Number of Awards: The class that starts in summer 2017 will contain 125 scholars, and the program will develop to include up to 200 students in coming years. About 45% of the first class will come from the United States, 20% from China, and 35% from the rest of the world.

Target group: Every nationalities

Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarship covers tuition and fees, room and board, travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year, an in-country study tour, required course books and supplies, lenovo laptop and smartphone, health insurance, and a modest personal stipend.

Eligibility: Undergraduate degree or first degree from an accredited college or university or its equivalent. Candidates who are currently enrolled in undergraduate degree programs must be on track to successfully complete all degree requirements by 1 August 2017 before orientation begins. There are no prerequisites for a specific field of undergraduate study; all fields are welcome, but it will be important for candidates, regardless of undergraduate major, to articulate how participating in Schwarzman Scholars will help develop their leadership potential within their field.

Age Requirement.
Applicants must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of 1 August 2017.

English language proficiency.
Candidates must demonstrate strong English language skills, as all teaching will be conducted in English. If the candidate’s native language is not English, official English proficiency test scores must be submitted with the application. Acceptable test options are:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT)
• Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

This condition is waived for candidates who graduated from an undergraduate institution where the primary language of instruction was English for at least 3 years of the candidate’s academic program.

Read the complete eligibility criteria at this link.

Application instructions: To submit an application, you must complete an online application form and submit required documents by the closing date. Candidates who hold passports from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao can submit an application online from 23 March to 15 June 2016. Candidates holding a passport from any other country, can submit an application from 15 April to 15 September 2016.

It is essential to browse the administrator website (link found below) to access the application form and for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Administrator Scholarship Website: http://schwarzmanscholars.org/

University of Sydney Worldwide Scholarships (USydIS)

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University of Sydney Scholarship

Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 31 July/15 Dec (yearly)
Study in: Australia
Course starts: July 2016

Last updated: 17 May 2016

Brief description: The University of Sydney requests applicants who are suitable to undertake a Postgraduate Research Degree or Master’s by Research program at this University to submit an application for the University of Sydney Worldwide Research Scholarship (USydIS). The objective of the USydIS is to attract top superiority worldwide postgraduate students to undertake research projects which will enhance the University’s research activities.

Host Institution(s): University of Sydney in Australia.

Level/Fields of study: Postgraduate Research Degree or Master’s by Research program in all research disciplines (but would depend on Faculty)

Number of Awards: Not specified.

Target group: Worldwide students

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration: The USydIS will cover tuition fees and living allowance for up to 3 years with a opportunity of 1 semester’s extension for PhD students.

Eligibility: The USydIS is presented to students commencing in both the March (Research Period 2) and July (Research Period 3). For information on Scholarship Assortment, please submit to the Supplementary information for research scholarship applicants.

Application instructions: No separate application for a USydIS Scholarship is necessary. Students must specify that they would like to be measured for the USydIS by completing the related section of the Postgraduate Research Application form. To be considered for the award, completed applications MUST be received by the Admissions Office by:

– 31 July of the previous year for Research Period 2 (March) commencement
– 15 December of the previous year for Research Period 3 (July) commencement

It is essential to browse the administrator website (link found below) to access the application form and for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Administrator Scholarship Website:http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/international_postgraduate_scholarships.shtml#usi

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