Eligibility

Open to international students in science and engineering related disciplines who are :

• Undergraduate students in their third or fourth year; or
• Master students.

Coverage

• Monthly stipend of $1,500 (up to a maximum of 6 months)
• Airfare, accommodation, bench fees and other additional allowance will not be provided.
• Research attachment periods may vary from 2 to 6 months.

Application Procedure

• SIPGA applications are invited through nominations by A*STAR Research Institutes and Consortia only.
• Interested students are to contact A*STAR Research Institutes and Consortia directly for attachment opportunities.

Contact Information

• Email A*GA Scholarship Officer, Joanna Ng (joanna_ng@a-star.edu.sg) or contact her at (+65) 6826 6234

Further scholarship information:
http://www.a-star.edu.sg/AwardsScholarships/ScholarshipsAttachments/ForUndergraduateStudies/SingaporeInternationalPreGraduateAward/tabid/209/Default.aspx

The R&D topics will cover:

• Bioconversion of waste to energy and other valuable products
• Biological treatment of toxic compounds and nutrients
• Novel bioprocess design
• Microbial ecophysiology and community dynamics in environmental systems
• Environmental molecular techniques development

Self-motivated and team-oriented individuals interested in environmental bioprocess engineering and microbiology/biotechnology are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have good communication skill in English and good academic records.

Candidates with experience in anaerobic bioprocess engineering (i.e., set up, operation, and monitoring of bioreactors) and in molecular/microbiological techniques will be given preference. A Master’s degree in environmental engineering, microbiology or a closely related field is a plus, but the position is open to Bachelor’s degree holders too.

A 4-year scholarship will be given through the School to the qualified candidate. The scholarship covers all tuition fees and stipend of S$2,000-2,500/month. The monthly living cost on campus is about S$800-900. Special support for students to attend oversea conferences is also available.

Applicants with qualified academic records and good TOFEL (or IELTS) and GRE (or GATE) scores will be considered immediately. International applicants must submit the test scores (tested within 2 years) to the School to get the final admission. Local students do not need the scores.

Interested applicants, even with no scores ready, are highly suggested to contact Dr. Changsoo Lee first. Please e-mail your CV, academic transcripts, and TOFEL (or IELTS) and GRE (or GATE) scores (if applicable) at LeeChangsoo@ntu.edu.sg

Positions are open until filled and only the shortlisted applicants will be notified.

The Master of Management in Hospitality is on offer for commencement of study in Semester 1, 2011 (May).
Applications close 24 September 2010.

Master of Management in Hospitality (MBA Equivalent) 1 Year Programme

• 1 Year Master Scholarship Available
• To commence Semester 1, 2011 (May)
• Scholarship offers a grant of SGD$15,000 towards CNI Tuition Fees
• Application closing date is 24 September 2010.
• Master of Management in Hospitality (MBA Equivalent) Course information

Note: On-line Scholarship application will be available shortly

For more information on eligibility criteria and to apply, please complete your details at the Log in section. This will enable you to access and download the Scholarship Application and Criteria Forms.

• Download Master of Management in Hospitality Scholarship Application and Criteria Form

For enquiries on scholarship opportunities, please email scholarships@the-ice.org

Topics include:

• Bayesian multiscale modeling of cell physiology
• Bayesian modeling of protein structure
• stochastic modeling and control engineering in the context of tissue generation.

See the following links for more information:

• Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research & Technology (SMART)
• Information on living in Singapore;
• General information on graduate studies in Singapore;
• Information about the research in the lab.

Please send detailed curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, three references, and relevant publications (if applicable) electronically to:

Prof. Justin Dauwels
Nanyang Technological University
School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Singapore

Web Link:
http://web.mit.edu/smart/

SCHOLARSHIPS

SMU MBA Scholarships

The SMU MBA programme does offer scholarships for both Full-time and Flex-time students, but only after students are admitted into the programme. Currently we offer scholarships for academic excellence, leadership, diversity, and/or sector interest (family business & entrepreneurship, energy, technology, and finance). Students can apply for more than one scholarship. Scholarships are awarded based on merit and need. Over half of this year’s pioneer class has been awarded some form of scholarship funding ranging from 5,000 – 20,000 SGD. There is no bond attached to the scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

• Successfully accepted into the SMU Full-time or Flex-time MBA programme
• Open to all nationalities

BW Maritime Scholarships

BW Maritime is a part of the BW Group, which is one of the world’s leading maritime companies involved in offshore oil and gas production and delivery of energy and other vital commodities for more than 70 years ( www.bwshipping.com ).

The BW Maritime Scholarship is targeted at SMU MBA students with experience and/or interest in the energy sector. Awards range from $10,000 – 15,000 SGD and are bond-free.

Eligibility criteria:

• Successfully accepted into the SMU Full-time or Flex-time MBA programme
• Open to all nationalities
• Keen sectoral interest in the maritime/shipping/oil and gas industries
• Strong leadership skills and outstanding character
• Solid academic achievement
• Special consideration for those with demonstrated financial need

SPRING Singapore ’s Management Development Scholarship (MDS)

SPRING Singapore is committed to shaping Singapore ’s enterprise landscape by upgrading management capabilities in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) through the Management Development Scholarship (MDS).

MDS will provide funding at the following levels:

• Full-time MBA : SPRING will provide grant value of up to 70% of expenses which includes tuition fees, basic stipend and other related expenses, including monthly allowance for full-time MBA scholars. The remaining costs are borne by the sponsoring SME .
• Flex-time MBA: SPRING will provide grant value of up to 90% of tuition fees and other related expenses. The SME will bear the full salaries throughout the course of study. The remaining costs are borne by the sponsoring SME .

Eligibility criteria:

• Currently working in a SME or interested in joining one
• A Singapore citizen or Singapore permanent resident
• Have 3-8 years of working experience

You will need to:

• Apply to the SMU MBA programme and be successfully admitted.
• Seek a SME to participate as a Sponsor Company, before embarking on the programme
• Go through a joint selection process by SPRING and the participating SME
• Serve a 3-month internship in the SME prior to embarking on the course if you are a new recruit. Performance must be deemed satisfactory by the SME
• Serve a bond of up to 2 years in the SME upon completion of your studies

For more information and to apply, please visit www.spring.gov.sg/mds

Source:
http://www.business.smu.edu.sg/MBA/Financing%20your%20MBA.asp

Eligibility

• Open to all nationalities.
• Successful awardees should read a full-time undergraduate degree programme leading to a first degree, with the exception of Biomedical Sciences & Chinese Medicine and the NTU-Georgia Tech Integrated Programmes where it will cover only the first three years of study in NTU.
• Possess outstanding Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, Local Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, IB Diploma or Year 12 equivalent qualifications.
• Excellent CCA records.
• Strong leadership qualities and potential.

Benefits of award

Nanyang Scholarship covers up to the normal programme duration on condition that the scholar maintains a record of good academic performance and conduct satisfactory to the University.
Subsidised tuition fees (after Tuition Grant) will be fully covered

• Living allowance of S$6,000 per academic year
• Book allowance of S$500 per academic year
• Accommodation allowance up to S$2,000 per academic year*
• Computer allowance of S$1,500 (one-off)
• Settling-in allowance of S$250 (one-off)
• Unique leadership training programme
• Priority for Global Immersion Programme
• No bond is attached to the Nanyang Scholarship apart from the three-year bond applicable to all Singapore PRs and international students under the MOE Tuition Grant Scheme
• Applicable for scholars who reside in NTU hostels only.

Terms & Conditions

• Scholar may not, without the approval of the University, hold concurrently any other scholarships, bursaries or university loans (except for one-time award or book prize).
• Nanyang Scholar is required to maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 out of 5.0. Academic performance will be reviewed every semester.
• Nanyang Scholar is required to stay for at least one year in a hall of residence during your course of study and participate in university campus life.
• Nanyang Scholar is to undertake the role of Student Ambassador, or any other similar role, to represent the University as and when called upon.
• The Scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the University, the scholar’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory.
• If the scholar decides to terminate the scholarship prematurely, the University reserves the right to impose a repayment on a case-by-case basis.
• Nanyang Scholar is required to attend all the Nanyang Scholars Programmes, i.e., Orientation, Award Ceremony and Leadership Training Programme, conducted by Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.

Application Procedures

The same application period for admissions applies. Scholarships are awarded based on competition amongst shortlisted candidates.

Applicants are required to submit your application for admission before submitting your application for scholarship.

Applicants with the following qualifications:

• Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level
• Local Polytechnic Diploma
• NUS High School Diploma
• IB Diploma

The scholarship application form can be found at the link ‘Application for Scholarship’ at the end of your online application for admission. You are required to login with the application number assigned to you.
Applicants are required to submit a recent passport-size photo (digital image) online after completing your application form.

Applicants are also required to submit a referee’s appraisal online.
If you have reserved an undergraduate degree programme in NTU, you can login here to access the scholarship application form.

Applicants with Year 12 equivalent results:

Click here to apply for the scholarship with your assigned application number.
Applicants are required to submit a recent passport-size photo (digital image) online after completing your application form.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview.

Eligibility

• Top undergraduates from Biomedical, Physical Science, Engineering and Computing at NUS or NTU
• Open to Singaporeans, Singaporean Permanent Residents and ASEAN Nationals
• Candidates must be on track to attain at least a good 2nd Upper Class of Honours or equivalent
• Candidates must not concurrently hold any other scholarships or awards

Coverage

Successful candidates will be provided with financial support for the duration of their undergraduate studies:

• Tuition fees subsidy
• Monthly sustenance allowance (depending on year of study)
• Research attachment opportunities at A*STAR Research Institutes
• One overseas exchange programme throughout the entire PGS programme. Funding include one economy return airfare and monthly sustenance allowance up to 6 months. Awardees will have to gain admission into the exchange programme through their respective universities based on their own merit.

Candidates must maintain good academic standing for the award to be renewed the following year.

• All rates/allowances are subject to A*STAR adjustments from time to time

Continuing with PhD Studies

Upon completion of their undergraduate studies, candidates are required to embark on a PhD programme in Science and Engineering related disciplines within six months. Candidates can apply to A*STAR scholarships in their final year of studies at NUS or NTU.

Application Procedure

Applications are opened throughout the year. Interested applicants may apply through their universities:

National University of Singapore
NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences & Engineering (NGS)
Centre for Life Sciences (CeLS), #05-01
28 Medical Drive
Singapore 117456
http://www.nus.edu.sg/ngs/PGSawards

Nanyang Technological University
Graduate Studies Office
Student Services Centre, Level 3
42 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639815
http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/scholarships/Pages/ASTARPre-GraduateAward.aspx

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Contact Information

Email A*GA Scholarship Officer, Jolin Chua at jolin_chua@a-star.edu.sg

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:

1. Provide PhD students the opportunity to use the resources and facilities available at SEARCA and its network of universities for their research;
2. Produce quality research papers for publication; and
3. 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 and 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

The Award, based on merit, is for a pair of exchanges between a university in Singapore and its respective partner university in Europe in any academic field. Each student will be awarded a maximum of 4,000 Euros for one semester of up to four months, which covers airfare, accommodation and living expenses.

There is no bond imposed by the Singapore Government for the Award, which is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, Mr Goh Chok Tong made the following remarks on the importance of promoting Asia-Europe contacts:

“The process of developing mutual understanding (between Asia and Europe) will be complex and slow. Unlike cooperation in the economic sphere, progress cannot be measured in statistics and balance sheets. To succeed, this process must overcome misperceptions, prejudices and biases, often unconscious to the person who has them. Understanding cannot be fostered only through Government-to-Government negotiations. Nor can it be done through business contacts alone. A broader section of civil society needs to be involved. Intellectuals, cultural leaders, youth and the media have important roles to play. The intangibility of results may make it difficult to obtain resources and financial commitments. Hence, our first challenge is to develop a broad consensus that both sides have much to gain in this journey of cultural rapprochement and rediscovery between Asia and Europe. The process of networking, constructive dialogue and consensus building between Asia and Europe will gradually bring our societies closer together. The psychological and cultural differences will diminish…Even among business people there is now a growing understanding that without deeper knowledge of each other’s cultures, economic relationships will not be smooth. Business relationships can be damaged by cultural misunderstanding.”

Participating Universities

Singapore has established excellent educational facilities that mould its people who determine the future of the nation. This has led to the development of three modern and vibrant universities (Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore and Singapore Management University) with world class standards of teaching and research.

Click here for a list of ASEM member countries’ partner universities that Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore and Singapore Management University have agreements with.

APPLICATION

Terms of Award

• The ASEM DUO Exchange Fellowship Award is tenable for one semester of up to four months.
• Each recipient will be awarded a maximum of 4,000 Euros that covers airfare, accommodation and living expenses. No additional assistance will be provided for other expenses.
• Recipients need not pay any tuition fees to the foreign university but continue to pay the normal fees to the university they are from.
• There is no bond imposed on the recipient by the Singapore Government.
• The Singapore Government may, at its discretion, waive any of the conditions of the Award

Applicants should satisfy the following criteria:

• Singaporean students in NTU, NUS and SMU.
• Students from other ASEAN countries that are members of ASEM (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam) studying in NTU, NUS and SMU and who are not prevented by terms of their scholarship from going on exchange programmes.
• Students from European ASEM countries who come from universities in European ASEM countries which have tuition fee waiver arrangements with NTU, NUS and SMU
• Students have to be on full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course.

Applications should be:

• Submitted using the prescribed form,
  Click here for the Application Form.
• Forwarded to the respective departments in the Universities:
  NTU – International Relations OfficeNUS – International Relations Office

  SMU – Office of International Relations

You may wish to visit the following universities’ websites for more information:

• Nanyang Technological University
• National University of Singapore
• Singapore Management University

Please note that:

• The completed application forms must be submitted by the stipulated closing date.
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The National Selection Committee will decide which applications qualify for the Award.
• The decision of the National Selection Committee on the selection for the Award is final.

For more details go to:
http://www.mfa.gov.sg/duo/home.html

The RSIS has acquired a reputation as a leading research and graduate teaching institution in strategic and international affairs in Asia. It offers masters programs in international relations, international political economy, strategic studies and Asian studies. Each program is research-focused. Students will find the courses useful for diplomacy and policy-making.

The school has been successful in attracting top students, including many holding key government positions. These include promising diplomats and military officers from Indonesia, China, Vietnam and other regional countries.
Selection Criteria

Applicants should have

• (a) a confirmed acceptance at the RSIS
• (b) an excellent academic record with a first degree equivalent to a good Second Class (Upper) Honors or higher or a GPA of at least 3.5;
• (c) a very good command of the English Language;
• (d) at least five years full time relevant work experience; and
• (e) assessed to have outstanding potential for leadership in government, business, or civil society after graduation.

The application deadline for the 2010-11 program is March 1, 2010. More information about the program and application process can be obtained from the following website: http://www.rsis.edu.sg/teaching/MSc_admission.html.

Terms and Conditions

Each fellowship is tenable for one year only for full-time students on the Master of Public Administration program. The successful candidate is expected to complete his/her studies within the tenable period.

Each scholarship will cover the following:

• Tuition and other compulsory fees (as specified by NTU);
• Monthly stipend; and
• Return air-ticket (economy class)

Please open the webpage below for more details:
http://www.ancorafoundation.com/programs/ntu/