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AusAID

   ADS Scholarships are one of the most valued forms of development cooperation. The Australian Government's overseas aid program aims to increase access to quality education and training for people in partner countries. The program provides selective assistance in distance education, higher education and institutional strengthening.

Type, Level and Number of Scholarships

Open Category: At least 20 scholarships are open to anyone in the community, providing they are Lao citizens, resident in country for two years, between the ages of 18 and 35 and speak good English.

Public Sector Category: Up to 20 scholarships for government officials are awarded under this category.

Closing Date for Applications

Middle of May each year

The Application Process

Application forms can be obtained from the AusAID office Vientiane in the middle of March. Provincial applicants may request forms to be sent to them.

Under both categories scholarship holders need to have attained the minimum level of English language ability set out in the eligibility criteria.

http://www.adsvientiane.org/

Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei

"UBD Study Awards"

 The Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei, offers the following scholarship schemes, annually, to students and academicians of AUN Member Universities.

Number of Scholarships:          

1. two for students for one semester at undergraduate level

2. two for academicians for one year at postgraduate level

Provisions:          tuition waiver, accommodation, airfares, living allowance, and book allowance

Deadline for Application Submission:

For students and academicians

15 May 2003 for Admission in August 2003 

For students

30 October 2003 for Admission in January 2004 

Remarks:

1. Download the details of scholarships and application form for academicians

2. Download the details of scholarships and application form for students

 BRITISH CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants research fellowships and research awards to highly qualified scholars and scientists of all nationalities not resident in Germany, enabling them to undertake periods of research in Germany, as well as research fellowships to highly qualified German scholars, enabling them to spend periods of research at the institutes of former Humboldt guest-researchers abroad

For more information: http://www.avh.de/en/programme/index.htm

Asian Youth Fellowship

     Asian Youth Fellowship Program (AYF) is a scholarship by Japanese Foundation Asian Center to give higher education to Asian university graduates. The AYF has been established within the framework of the Peace and Friendship Initiative started by the Government of Japan in 1995, which aims at promoting friendship and mutual understanding with Asian Countries.

AYF Preparatory Education Center
HELP Institute
10th Floor, Wisma Perdana
Lorong Dungun Kiri, Off Jalan Dungun,
Damansara Heights 50490, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 603-2093-7311/8311
Fax: 603-2093-5311

Download form at:

http://www.asiaseed-institute.com/AYF/

students website: http://www.ayfonline.cjb.net

IATSS FORUM

For more information: http://www.iatssforum.jp/

Asian Development Bank / Government of Japan
Scholarship Program

Asia Personal Manager Training Program 2004, Japan

JIIA Scholarship

    JIIA Fellowship Program was initiated in 1989 to promote intellectual collaboration and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries and to provide young scholars with opportunities to conduct advanced research and intellectual exchange in Japan.
The Fellowship program began with the ASEAN countries, but was expanded in 1992 to include countries in other parts of Asia.
109 fellows were chosen between 1989 and 2003.
Non-JIIA financed visiting researchers from other countries may also apply for JIIA visiting fellow status (nominal fee required).

Full Scholarship to Study Business Management in Hawaii

SSEAYP

The Ship for Southeast Asian Youth program

     The Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) is based on the respective joint statement issued in January 1974 between Japan and the Republic of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Singapore and the Kingdom of Thailand. Negara Brunei Darussalam has joined this program officially in 1985, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1996, and then the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Union of Myanmar in 1998. The Kingdom of Cambodia participated in this program as an observer since 1997.

The purpose of this program is to promote and strengthen friendship and mutual understanding among the youths of Southeast Asian countries and Japan, as well as to broaden their international viewpoint and to cultivate the spirit of international cooperation. These goals are promoted by providing the participants with an opportunity to live together and carry out various activities on board the ship, to visit the participating countries, and to be engaged in such activities as visits to various institutions and goodwill exchanges with local youths.
　

For the application: Please contact Lao Youth Union, Tel: 85621-416727

http://www.geocities.com/LaoPYs

http://www.iyeo.or.jp/en/index.html

The 21th renaissance youth leader invitation program.

   Only for the ex-participating youth for the Ship for southeast asian youth program only

http://www.iyeo.or.jp/Ren/

Young Leader Program

　　 administrators　 business people　 scholars, etc.

website: http://www.mext.go.jp/english/news/2000/05/kk000501.htm#top

Successful applicants are urged to seriously consider and understand the goodwill of those persons, and ensure that the provided fellowships are utilized effectively.

1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet all of the following general eligibility requirements are invited to submit the required application documents.

1. Applicants must hold a Doctorate degree, or have a minimum of two years of research experience after receipt of a Master's degree, or be recognized by the Foundation as possessing equivalent academic qualifications.
2. Applicants must not be over 40 years of age at the time of application.
3. Applicants must have sufficient conversational ability in English or Japanese to prevent insurmountable difficulties during their research activities in Japan.
4. Applicants should not have been in Japan previously. Application must be submitted from the applicant's home country. Under no circumstances will an application be accepted from a person already in Japan.
5. Applicants who have firm positions and professions in their home nations should apply from their countries, and should return to their countries on completion of their research activities in Japan.
6. Applicants who have previously been invited by the Matsumae International Foundation are not eligible for this fellowship program.

More information: http://www.mars.dti.ne.jp/%7Emif/

 MONBUKAGAKUSHO Scholarships
(The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan)

The MONBUKAGAKUSHO (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Government of Japan) offers scholarships to foreign students, including Cambodian youth, who wish to study at Japanese universities, college of technology and Senshu-gako (professional training school) for the academic year under the Japanese Government Scholarship program.
　　　　Research Student
　　　　Undergraduate Student
　　　　College of Technology Student
　　　　Senhu-gakko Student
　　　　Selection Schedule in 2002

Contact: Ministry of education, Laos. or visit the website:

http://www.aiej.or.jp/index1e.html

Grand Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS)

Course and Requirements

Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship

JICA SCHOLARSHIP

Japan-ASEAN High School Exchange Program

The Japan-ASEAN High School Exchange Program aims to promote multilateral exchanges and mutual understanding between Japan and the ASEAN member countries. It is a scholarship program funded by the ASEAN Solidarity Fund that enables students from Japan to visit ASEAN-member countries and for students of ASEAN-member countries to visit Japan for periods of 4 weeks, 6 weeks or 1 year. Exchange students live with host families and attend host schools. The program started in 2001 and is now on its third year of implementation

International College Student Exchange Programme between Korea and ASEAN Students

The Programme offers full scholarship which include tuition fees, accommodation, accident insurance, round-trip ticket and living expenses for USD 500/month to 10 ASEAN Students for a period of 1-2 semester at Daejeon University.  The scholarship will commence from Fall semester or August 2002.  Deadline for application is 27 May 2002 and the scholarship will be announced by 30 June 2002

The University of Malaya, Malaysia

"ASEAN Studies Course"

  The  Department of Southeast Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, University of Malaya, Malaysia, provides financial assistance for those candidates from AUN Member Universities who are interested in registering for ASEAN Studies Course at the Faculty.  The ASEAN Studies Course will be offered only during the 2nd Semester starting in October of any academic year.

Number of Scholarships:          34

Provisions:          tuition waivers for two candidates from each AUN Member University

Deadline for Application Submission:         1 September 2003

Contact Information:          

Dr. Su'ad Awab, Director, International Relations Unit, fax: (603-7) 967-4678, or email: interel@um.edu.my

Remark:

Download application form

Universiti Sains Malaysia

"AUN-USM Study Abroad Programme"

Universiti Sains Malaysia offers two (2) students from each AUN member institution for a semester study at USM under the Study Abroad Programme.

The selected students will be given tuition fee waiver whilst students from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam will also be given free on-campus accomodation. 

Deadline for Application Submission:

for 1st Semester   :     1 May 2003

for 2nd Semester  :    1 September 2003

Contact Information:

For further information on the Study Abroad Programme, please contact:

USM International, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang

Malaysia, Tel: ++ 6 04 523 3113, Fax: ++6 04 657 3984

e-mail: interel@notes.usm.my

New Zealand

New Zealand Agency for International Development (NZAID) Scholarships - tenable at the University of Otago

1. NZAID Postgraduate Scholarships

NZAID Postgraduate Scholarships are for postgraduate study in New Zealand in areas of developmental relevance which will enable students to make a significant contribution to their home countries. NZAID Postgraduate Scholarships pay for travel costs, tuition fees and provide an annual emolument to cover most living expenses.
　

The NZAID Postgraduate Scholarship is not a government-to-government scholarship and applicants from eligible countries apply direct to the NZ tertiary institution in which they wish to study. The International Office of the University of Otago is pleased to provide an application form on request.

In order for applications to be considered for the NZAID Postgraduate Scholarships, the application for Postgraduate Study and the NZAID application form must reach the University of Otago International Office by the 30th June of the year preceding the year in which you wish to study.

A list of countries is provided below.

• Cambodia
• East Timor
• Indonesia
• Laos
• Malaysia
• Myanmar
• Philippines
• Thailand
• Viet Nam

More information check out at:

http://www.otago.ac.nz/international/postgraduate/scholarships.html

Philippines

"U.P. Presidential Scholarships"

The University of the Philippines, Philippines, awards scholarships to ASEAN citizens at undergraduate and graduate levels, in any degree courses offered by the University.

Number of Scholarships:          13

Provisions:          tuition waiver, miscellaneous fees waiver, monthly stipend, laboratory fees waiver, book allowance, and thesis allowance (for master's degree) and dissertation allowance (for doctorate's degree)

Deadline for Application Submission:

15 April for Admission in June of any academic year

15 August for Admission in August of any academic year

Contact Information:  

Dr. Bella Villanueva, Chief, Office of Scholarships and Student Services, Vinzons Hall, tel: (63-2) 928-5301 ext. 6919 or 6642, fax: (63-2) 928-7228, or e-mail: bella.villanueva@up.edu.ph

Remark:

Download the details of scholarships and application form

Remark:

Download the details of scholarships and application form

De La Salle University, Philippines

De La Salle University, Philippines, offers scholarship annually to the AUN Member University's academician who wishes to pursue his or her master's degree in any program offered at De La Salle University.

Number of Scholarships:          one

Provisions:          tuition and school fees waiver

Deadline for Application Submission:          31 March 2003

Contact Information:  

Mr. Benison Yap Cu, Director, External Linkages, De La Salle University, telefax: (63-2) 523-3911 or e-mail: cub@dlsu.edu.ph

The National University of Singapore, Singapore

"AUN-NUS Study Awards"

The National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore, offers scholarships to two undergraduate students from each AUN Member Country, for one semester, to study at the University in any faculty.

Number of Scholarships:          18

Provisions:          airfares, local accommodation, tuition waiver, and a nominal living allowance

Deadline for Application Submission:

Contact Information:          

Ms. Chooi Foong Sin, Country Officer, Asia & Australia Section, National University of Singapore, tel: (65-6) 874-1350, fax: (65-6) 778-0177, or e-mail: irocfs@nus.edu.sg

An online application and notes for application are available at http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/prospective/non-graduating.html

under the Non-exchange Students.

Remarks:

1.  Student needs to be nominated by the sending/home university and the sending/home university should submit the application form to Ms. Chooi Foong Sin, Country Officer, International Relations Office, the National University of Singapore, 10 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119260.  

2.  The NUS reserves the right to accept student. 

 Singapore Millennium Scholarships

Singapore Millennium Scholarships will be awarded to the promising young scientists and engineers, with the accompanying expectation that the lifelong careers of the scholarship recipients will be marked by significant contributions to research, teaching and industrial applications in science and/or engineering. A maximum of 30 two-to-three-year scholarships will be awarded each year to outstanding young researchers at the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels.

For more information: http://www.smf-scholar.org

ASIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Thailand

    The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), as part of their longstanding partnership, have entered into a new cooperation agreement for capacity building for sustainable development through higher education and training in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam for the period 2004-2007. Under the corporation agreement, 136 scholarships will be provided for master's degree studies at AIT."

Burapha University, Thailand

Faculty of Engineering, Burapha University, Thailand, provides financial assistance to AUN faculties from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Viet Nam, who wish to pursue their master's degree in Engineering Management (International Program) at the Faculty.

Number of Scholarships:         not specified

Provisions:          tuition waiver, local accommodation, and living allowance

Deadline for Application Submission:          31 January 2003

Contact Information:          

Dr. Pichan Sawangwong, Vice-President for International Relations, tel: (66-38) 745-900, fax: (66-38) 390-047, or e-mail: pichan@www.adm.buu.ac.th

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Burapha University, Thailand, offers financial assistance to AUN faculty members who wish to pursue their master's degree at the Faculty.

Number of Scholarships:          not specified

Deadline for Application Submission:          31 March 2003

Contact Information:

Dr. Pichan Sawangwong, Vice-President for International Relations, tel: (66-38) 745-900, fax: (66-38) 390-047, or e-mail: pichan@www.adm.buu.ac.th

Thailand

"Scholarship Program for Neighboring Countries"

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, provides scholarships to ASEAN faculty members from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Viet Nam who wish to pursue their master's or doctoral degrees in international programs in one of the following faculties: Arts, Commerce and Accountancy, Economics, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Political Science, Science; Petroleum and Petrochemical College; College of Public Health; Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration; and Graduate School.

Number of Scholarships:          8

Provisions:          tuition and other fees waivers

Deadline for Application Submission:          28 February 2003

Contact Information:

Office of International Affairs, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, fax: (662) 216-1299 or email: int.off@chula.ac.th

Remarks:

1. Download the details of scholarships and application form

2. International Programs Offered at Chulalongkorn University

Thailand

1. Characteristics of the scholarship:
        (a) Scholarship funds are limited to three years per student
        (b) Curriculum is presented in the Thai language
        (c) Scholarships will provide a monthly cost of living allowance of 7,500 Baht per   
              student, and will cover the cost of course fees, registration fees required by the
              university to complete thesis requirements, and a trip home twice each year

    2. Required qualifications for applicants:
        (a) Completion of a Bachelors degree or equivalent
        (b) Grade point average of at least 2.50 or at least two years of work experience in the
              field of women's development
        (c) Good writing skills in either the Thai or English language
        (d) Permission to take leave from current employer

     3. Application process:
               Applicants must send one completed application and supporting documents to the
         Women's Studies Center, Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University by J
         anuary 31, 2004 in order to be considered for funding.

     4. Selection process:
              The selection committee will select applicants based on a test of writing skills and
          oral interviews on February 21, 2004 9.00 - 16.00 at the Setha Hotel in Vientiane and
          on February 22, 2004 13.00 - 17.00 in Luang Prabang (given sufficient interest).

     5. Notification process:

           Applicants will be notified of the results of the selection process by February 28, 2004.

Conditions:

     1. For the duration of the three-year funding period, scholarship recipients must commit approximately fifteen hours per week to assist with the academic work of the Women's Studies Center.

     2. Upon completion of the project, scholarship recipients must return to work for the government or for a non-government organization within the Lao Peoples' Democratic Republic.

Those interested in applying can contact the Women's Studies Center, Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50200. For additional details at tel.: (66 53) 943-572, 943-592-3,
fax: (66 53) 219-25, 892-464, or  e-mail: wsc@chiangmai.ac.th.   
Website: http://www.soc.cmu.ac.th/~wsc.
　

Download Application
　

The Fulbright Scholarship

Asia Pacific Leadership Program

ELIGIBILITY – ALL STUDENTS

Required: All APLP participants must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Recommended: While there is no specific age requirement for participants, the APLP generally seeks participants who are in the early to middle part of their careers. The age of past and current participants has ranged from 22 to 42.

The Asia Pacific Leadership Program invites applications from all countries. Applicants must have proven experience or interest in the Asia-Pacific region.

ELIGIBILITY – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Non-U.S. participants will be issued a Form DS-2019 to apply for a J-1 exchange visitor visa to participate in the program. Although APLP is funded by non-U.S. government funds, participants may be subject to the two-year home country residency requirement, Section 212 (e) based upon the Exchange Visitor's Skills List. If subject, participants must aggregate two years in their home country before qualifying for an H or L (working) visas or U.S. permanent residence unless granted a waiver by the US Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services. Subjectivity to 212(e) should not affect the procurement of any other visa types.

For further information see

 http://www.eastwestcenter.org/stored/misc/aplp_application.htm

http://travel.state.gov/visa;exchange.html or contact the EWC Visa Office at wongv@eastwestcenter.org .

Asian Scholarship Program

As an Scholarship Program applicant, you must:

　

• Have a demonstrable proficiency in speaking and writing English;
  
  　
• Have completed at least one year of college (or the equivalent of professional training), including a basic course in biology or zoology;
  
  　
• Have a demonstrated interest and some knowledge of the endemic chelonian fauna of your country, or of Southeast Asia; and
  
  　
• Be in good physical condition, and be prepared for the rigorous work schedule required by the Program.
  
  　
• Have your passport (which is required for foreign travel) and be prepared to apply for a visa at a U.S. Consulate or Embassy near you, should you be accepted into the program.  Note that this application will be online and available year-round; please return to this page and complete your application when you receive your passport.  You should also be aware that visa requirements are substantially stricter since the 9-11 attack, and that applications for visas should be made immediately after you are notified of your acceptance into the program.  We will be advise you of the materials you must present for your visa interview

　

Multi-organization

ASIAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

• strengthen regional capacity to produce scholarly research on Asian societies
• create a network of Asian specialists on Asian Studies in Asia
• develop a regional perspective among scholars working in the field of Asian Studies

For more information: log on to http://www.asianscholarship.org

WB

Worldbank Scholarship

In 1987, the World Bank, with funding from the Government of Japan, established the World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (WBGSP) for graduate studies in subjects related to economic development. Each year, the Program awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member

countries to undertake graduate studies at renowned universities throughout member countries of the Bank. Now in its seventeenth year, the Regular Program has awarded 2,142 scholarships, selected from nearly 42,000 applicants. In addition, 745 scholarships have been awarded in the various JJ/WBGSP Partnership Programs for a total of 2,887 awards.

To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must read carefully the application procedure as outlined in documents below:

  Fore more information: Check out this link <<

Do you know any other scholarship or exchange program that i did not mention above? If you know please add here