Master Scholarships for Indonesian Citizen to USA, PRESTASI IIEF USAID

A key component of the U.S. government’s development program in Indonesia has always been training, and the support for both short and long-term exchange opportunities continues to be powerful tool in helping individuals, organizations, and institutions acquire the knowledge, skills, and capacity to support Indonesia’s on-going development. Program to Extend Scholarships and Training to Achieve Sustainable Impacts (PRESTASI) provides opportunities for Indonesians to earn Master degrees in selected fields primarily from a university in the US. PRESTASI is open to all Indonesians who meet the requirements.
Target of participant for PRESTASI Program are as follow:

• Emerging Leaders
• NGO
• Public and private sector institutions
• Female participation
• Under-represented and disadvantaged areas

The goal of PRESTASI is to improve the performance and leadership skills of Indonesian professionals, which, in turn will help to promote development in Indonesia. Specifically, PRESTASI will provide training and technical services required to strengthen and expand the base of skilled, high-performing professionals and institutions in Indonesia’s public and private sector.


PRESTASI will continue to support the tradition of participant training and human capacity development by providing opportunities for advanced academic degrees in the U.S. and Indonesia. Since 2007, PRESTASI has supported 162 participants for short term opportunities and 191 participants for longer term opportunities to study in the U.S., Indonesia and third countries.
Selection Criteria
The selection process is highly competitive.
Candidates must show:

• Leadership abilities
• Excellence in a technical field
• Academic interests that are relevant to the achievement of USAID/Indonesia and GOI development goals
• Academic or other necessary qualifications for the desired training.

General Requirement

• Indonesian citizen
• U.S. government employee/USAID contractor staff or employee where salary is directly paid by U.S. government is ineligible to apply
• Available for a minimum of 10 (ten) years of employment prior to retirement upon completion of study
• Evidence of English ability in the form of either ITP TOEFL^® score of 450 or IBT TOEFL^® score of 45 or IELTS^™ score of 5.0
• Hold a bachelor degree or equal, with minimum GPA of 2.75 (scale 4.0)
• Have a strong commitment to return Indonesia upon graduation
• Currently not receiving scholarship from other institution
• No prior master degree
• Minimum two (2) years working experience in the same field with the proposed of study

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Following is list of documents which must be submitted together with your application form (mandatory documents):

• Completed and signed application form
• Certified undergraduate certificate and academic transcripts
• Recent photograph (4×6, B/W or color)
• Recent curriculum vitae (in English)
• Copy of valid national ID Card (KTP or Passport)
• Valid TOEFL^® ITP or TOEFL^® IBT or IELTS^™ scores result
• Original Reference Letters, in sealed envelopes (3 Letters)
• Letter of Approval from Personnel Office of Applicant’s working institution

Below documents might be attached to support your application (optional):

• Latest salary slip
• Copy of certificates and awards
• Copy of article, journal, research or cover page of your publication, etc.

Critical Dates

• Application Deadline: April 12, 2013
• Document Review : April – May 2013
• Criteria Review: June – July 2013
• Interview : August 2013
• Announcement: September 2013

Contact Us
IIEF (Yayasan Pendidikan Internasional Indonesia)
Menara Imperium 28th Floor, Suite B Metropolitan Kuningan Superblok Kav.1
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Jakarta 12980, Indonesia
E. prestasi@iief.or.id
T.62.21.8370-9982
F.62.21.8370-9983
For more information, please visit official website.

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Scholarships, Merit Awards and Bursaries, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Singapore

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) offers a range of financial award schemes namely Scholarships, Merit Awards and Bursaries which aims at helping students cope with the cost of art education in Singapore. Over the years, we received generous donation from various donors and supporters which helped realised the dream of many students to complete their studies at NAFA.In the coming academic year 2013/2014, we have the continued support from various donors and we are pleased to announce the commencement for the application of the Scholarships, Merit Awards and Bursaries for Diploma students from 11 January 2013 onwards till 5 April 2013.
(Note: Application of the Scholarships, Merit Awards and Bursaries for Degree students will commence from 4 March 2013 onwards till 24 May 2013)

For New Diploma Students in Academic Year 2013/14

Application Period
11 January 2013 – 05 April 2013
Please click here to download application form.
Copies of the application forms are also obtainable from Student Recruitment & Admissions (SRA), NAFA Campus 1 Wing A Level 1

The following are the various Scholarships, Merit Awards and Bursaries which are available for application:
Scholarships
NAFA Scholarship for SOTA Students (Diploma)

• New full-time diploma students who have completed SOTA Year 4, Year 5 or Year 6
• Singapore Citizens (SIN) who are eligible for Tuition Grant
• Excellent academic performance especially in relevant arts subjects
• Excellent track records in the Arts
• Excellent portfolio interview results
• Renewable yearly with minimum Year GPA of 3.0

Quantum: S$5,500 or waiver of tuition fees, whichever is lower
Lee Foundation Entry Scholarship (Diploma)

• New full-time diploma students. SPRs and International students must be eligible for and agree to sign the Tuition Grant Deed (TGD).
• Excellent academic performance / track records in the Arts
• Excellent entrance test / audition results
• Non-renewable

Quantum: S$4,000 or waiver of tuition fees, whichever is lower
Tan Chay Bing Entry Scholarship (Diploma)

• New full-time diploma students
• Excellent academic performance / track records in the Arts
• Excellent entrance / audition test results
• Financially needy. Gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding S$2,000
• Non-renewable

Quantum: S$4,000
Merit Awards
NAFA Entry ASEAN Grant (Diploma)

• New full-time diploma students who are citizens of ASEAN countries, except Singapore (i.e. Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam)
• Students must be eligible for and agree to sign the Tuition Grant Deed (TGD).
• Good academic performance
• Good entrance test/ audition results
• Non-renewable

Quantum: S3,000
NAFA Entry Merit Award (Diploma)

• New full-time diploma students
• Students must be eligible for Tuition Grant. SPRs and International students must agree to sign the Tuition Grant Deed (TGD).
• Good academic performance
• Good entrance test/ audition results
• Non-renewable

Quantum: S3,000
Bursaries
Lee Foundation Entry Bursary (Diploma)

• New full-time diploma students. Students must be eligible for Tuition Grant. SPRs and International students must agree to sign the Tuition Grant Deed (TGD).
• Satisfactory academic performance/ track records in the Arts
• Satisfactory entrance test/audition results
• Financially needy. Gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding $1,700
• Non-renewable

Quantum: S1,500
Tan Chay Bing Entry Bursary (Diploma)

• New full-time diploma students
• Satisfactory academic performance / track records in the Arts
• Satisfactory entrance / audition test results
• Financially needy. Gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding $1,700
• Non-renewable

Quantum: S1,500
Note:
Application of the above schemes is subject to other criteria which may be stipulated by the donor, e.g. nationality requirements, household income and tuition grant (TGD) eligibility. Please refer to application form for more details on the requirements.
For further enquiries, please approach the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), NAFA Campus 1 Wing A, Level 2. Email: studentaffairs@nafa.edu.sg | Tel: 6512 6132
For Existing Diploma Students in Academic Year 2013/14
Application Period
11 January 2013 – 05 April 2013
Please click here to download application form.
Application form is also obtainable from:
(a) Office of Student Affairs (OSA), Campus 1 Wing A Level 2
(b) NAFA Student Net
The following are the various Scholarships, Merit Awards and Bursaries which are available for application:
Scholarships
NAFA Scholarship (Diploma)

• Existing full-time diploma students
• Excellent academic performance/ track records in the Arts (minimum Year GPA of 3.0 in AY2012/2013)
• Renewable yearly with minimum Year GPA of 3.0

Quantum: Waiver of full tuition fees
Tan Chin Tuan Scholarship for Creative Education (Diploma)

• Existing full-time diploma students
• Excellent academic performance (minimum Year GPA of 3.0 in AY2012/2013)
• Outstanding artistic talents and industrial achievements in the Arts (eg. Public performances)
• Financially needy. Gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding $1,700
• Able to perform a minimum of 10 hours of community work during the award year
• Non-renewable

Quantum: S$6,000 or waiver of tuition fees, whichever is lower
KH Tan Scholarship (Diploma)

• Existing full-time Malaysian/ Indonesian diploma student
• Must be a third year diploma student from the Department of Fine Art or Department of Music in AY2013/2014
• Excellent academic performance / track records in the Arts (minimum Year GPA of 3.0 in AY2012/2013)
• Non-renewable

Quantum: S$5,000
The Mill Design Scholarship (Diploma)

• Existing full-time third year diploma student from the following course in AY2013/2014:
• - Diploma in 3D Design (Interior Design)
• - Diploma in 3D Design (Furniture Design)
• Students must be eligible for Tuition Grant. SPR/ Int’l students must have signed the Tuition Grant Deed (TGD)
• Excellent academic performance / track records in the Arts (minimum Year GPA of 3.0 in AY2012/2013)
• Non-renewable

Quantum: S$4,000
Merit Awards
Tan Chin Tuan Merit Award (Diploma)

• Existing full-time diploma students
• Good academic performance (minimum Year GPA of 2.5 in AY2012/2013)
• Good artistic talents and industrial achievements in the Arts (eg. Public performances)
• Financially needy. Gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding $1,700
• Able to perform a minimum of 10 hours of community work during the award year
• Non-renewable

Quantum: S$4,000
Tan Chay Bing Merit Award (Diploma)

• Existing full-time diploma students
• Good academic performance/ track records in the Arts (minimum Year GPA of 2.5 in AY2012/2013
• Financially needy. Gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding $2,000
• Non-renewable

Quantum: S$3,000
NAFA ASEAN Grant (Diploma)

• Existing full-time diploma students who are citizens of ASEAN countries, except Singapore (i.e. Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam)
• Good academic performance (minimum Year GPA of 2.5 in AY2012/2013)
• Non-renewable

Quantum: S$3,000
NAFA Merit Award (Diploma)

• Existing full-time diploma students
• Good academic performance (minimum Year GPA of 2.5 in AY2012/2013
• Non-renewable

Quantum: S$3,000
Chuah Tong Hai Merit Award (Diploma)

• Existing full-time Singaporean/ Malaysian diploma students
• Good academic performance/ track records in the Arts (minimum Year GPA of 2.5 in AY2012/2013)
• Non-renewable

Quantum: S$2,000
Bursaries
Lee Foundation Bursary (Diploma)

• Existing full-time diploma students
• Satisfactory academic performance (minimum Year GPA of 1.5 in AY2012/2013)
• Financially needy. Gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding $1,700
• Non-renewable

Quantum: S$1,500
Tan Chay Bing Bursary (Diploma)

• Existing full-time diploma students
• Satisfactory academic performance/ track records in the Arts (minimum Year GPA of 1.5 in AY2012/2013)
• Financially needy. Gross monthly household per capita income not exceeding $1,700
• Non-renewable

Quantum: S$1,500
Chuah Tong Hai Bursary (Diploma)

• Existing full-time Singaporean/ Malaysian diploma students
• Satisfactory academic performance (minimum Year GPA of 1.5 in AY2012/2013)
• Financially needy. Gross monthly household income per capita not exceeding $1,700
• Non-renewable

Quantum: S$1,000
Note:
Application of the above schemes is subject to other criteria which may be stipulated by the donor, e.g. nationality requirements, household income and tuition grant (TGD) eligibility. Please refer to application form for more details on the requirements.
For further enquiries, please approach the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), NAFA Campus 1 Wing A, Level 2. Email: studentaffairs@nafa.edu.sg | Tel: 6512 6132
For Degree Students in Academic Year 2013/14
Application Period
04 March 2013 – 24 May 2013
Please check back from 04 March 2013 onwards for more updates on the details of various schemes for application.
Application forms are obtainable from 04 March 2013 onwards at:
(a) Student Recruitment & Admissions (SRA) – For new degree applicants in AY2013/14
(b) Office of Student Affairs – For existing degree applicants moving to 2nd Year of study in AY2013/14
(b) NAFA corporate website at http://www.nafa.edu.sg/scholarship.html
(c) NAFA Student Net
The broad requirements are as follows:
Scholarships:

• Students who possess excellent academic records and track record of achievements in the arts industry. (E.g. Won prizes in international/ regional art-related competitions)
• Minimum CGPA of 3.0 for NAFA Diploma graduates; or the equivalent for non-NAFA Diploma graduates

Quantum of award: Up to full waiver of tuition fees per year
Merit Awards:

• Students who performed well academically and have some track record of achievements in the arts industry. (E.g. Won prizes in local art-related competitions)
• Minimum CGPA of 2.5 for NAFA Diploma graduates; or the equivalent for non-NAFA Diploma graduates

Quantum of award: Up to S$4,000 per year
Bursaries :

• Students who are financially needy (based on household income)
• Minimum CGPA of 1.5 for NAFA Diploma graduates; or the equivalent for non-NAFA Diploma graduates

Quantum of award: Up to S$1,500 per year
Note:
Application of the above schemes is subject to other criteria which may be stipulated by the donor, e.g. nationality requirements, household income and tuition grant (TGD) eligibility. Please refer to application form for more details on the requirements.
For further enquiries, please approach the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), NAFA Campus 1 Wing A, Level 2. Email: studentaffairs@nafa.edu.sg | Tel: 6512 6132

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International Student Scholarships, Bond University, Australia

The International Student Scholarships are a testament to Bond University’s commitment to quality and outstanding international students. These scholarships are available to international students who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability (academic merit based scholarships).

Value
25% to 50% of tuition fees of any undergraduate or postgraduate degree (excluding Bond University’s Medical Program, Master of Psychology, Doctor of Physiotherapy)

Availability
10 x 25% scholarships annually
10 x 50% scholarships annually

Eligibility

• Available for international students only, for undergraduate or postgraduate study.
• Applicants must currently be or have previously been in the top 5% of their high school or university class.
• Students will be selected for scholarships based on outstanding academic ability. In addition, demonstrated strong leadership skills and extensive involvement in extracurricular activities will also be considered.
• Students whose first language is not English must refer to and meet Bond University’s standard. English entry requirements for undergraduate applicants.
• English entry requirements for postgraduate applicants.

Selection Criteria
Successful applicants will be awarded these scholarships based on their ability to meet the eligibility criteria outlined

Scholarship Application Closing Date

• September 21, 2012
• January 25, 2013
• May 31, 2013

Application Submission
All international students who have made an application to study at Bond University (by the scholarship closing date for each semester) will be considered for an International Student Scholarship.
It is recommended that when students complete a Bond University Application Form, they submit a personal statement (outlining why you should be awarded a Bond scholarship), references, resume and certified copies of other relevant documentation to assist in supporting your application.
As part of the selection process, all shortlisted applicants will be required to participate in a telephone interview.
Selections for each intake of scholarship students are assessed based on academic merit. Should your submission not be successful at the time of application, your details will be reassessed for future semester intakes up until the point of acceptance.
Please note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview. If you are not contacted for an interview by the dates stated in the general information above, then you can assume you have been unsuccessful in your application. Students will not be notified of their unsuccessful application in writing.

For further information, please contact:
Carlie Birt
Scholarship Coordinator
Phone: +61 7 5595 1028
Email: scholarships@bond.edu.au

For more information, please visit official website.

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Fulbright Dikti Master Degree Scholarship, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation, USA

The program is open to applicants who serve as part time or permanent faculty members of state and private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. Applicants will possess:

• a Bachelor (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
• a leadership qualities
• a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
• a demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
• a willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright-DIKTI program
• a minimum institutional TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS score of 6.0 or IBT score of 79/80. Please note that TOEFL prediction or TOEFL-like score cannot be accepted.

DISCIPLINES
All disciplines and fields of study are eligible for a Fulbright award. The fields of study covered by the Fulbright scholarship program in the past were limited to the Social Sciences and Humanities. Since 2004, however, the policy has been changed to include also other disciplines with the exception of fields related to patient care or medical training nor to continue their study at medical school.


HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should complete the appropriate application form which can be downloaded below and send it to DIKTI address as shown on the last page of the application form. Please return your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

• Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise one page study objective.
• Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, ITP/IBT TOEFL or IELTS score report.
• One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
• Copy of academic transcript and diploma (English translation).
• Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION
Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed to the following address: http://beasiswa.dikti.go.id


DEADLINE
The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is April 15, 2013. DIKTI does not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to DIKTI Address
Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.
To download form click here.


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KSP Student Scholarships, Sciences Po, France

KSP Student Scholarships – 2013
For Studies on the Arab World and the Gulf Region

The Kuwait Program at Sciences Po (KSP) is a partnership between the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) and Sciences Po. Working together, the two institutions are supporting research and teaching in the social sciences and the humanities with special emphasis on the study of the Arab World and the Gulf Region.
The KSP Student Scholarship program supports the next generation of leaders and experts in the Arab World and the Gulf Region. KSP offers scholarships to graduate students admitted to Sciences Po and enrolled in Master programs related to this field of study. Every year multiple scholarships of up to 10,000 Euros each will be awarded on the basis of the candidates’ excellent academic record and project at Sciences Po.
Eligibility
Students in the following Master programs are eligible:

• At the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) of Sciences Po:
  • students admitted to PSIA and committed to enroll in the Concentration Middle East
  • students admitted to the Master in International Energy
• At the Doctoral School of Sciences Po:
  • students currently in the first year of a Research Master program and committed to writing a Master thesis focusing on the Arab World and the Gulf Region in their second year

Students of all nationalities may apply.


Scholarships
Multiple scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis in 2013-2014:

• At the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA):
  • Each student is awarded up to 10,000 Euros per year. The scholarship is offered for two years of study (up to 20,000 Euros total), on condition of completing the scholarship requirements.
• At the Doctoral School:
  • Each student is awarded up to 5,000 Euros. The purpose of the scholarship is to support expenses related to travel for field research. The scholarship is offered for one year of study, corresponding to the second year of the Research Master program, on condition of completing the scholarship requirements.

Scholarships will be disbursed on a semester basis, in September and January of each year.
Requirements
KSP Student Scholarships are awarded based on the following conditions:

• At the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA):
  • The scholarship is valid for the 2 years of study on condition of sufficient academic performance (top 50% of class by the end of the first year). Students who do not meet this requirement will have their scholarship withdrawn in the second year.
  • The scholarship is dependent on the awardees following the same course of study for 2 years. A change in Master or concentration will lead to the withdrawal of the scholarship in the second year.
• At the Doctoral School:
  • The scholarship is valid for the two semesters of study of the Master’s second year on condition of sufficient academic performance (top 50% of class). Students who do not meet this requirement in the first semester of their second year will have their scholarship withdrawn in the second semester.
  • The scholarship is dependant on the awardees writing a Master thesis focusing on the Arab World or the Gulf Region. A change in Master thesis topic will lead to the withdrawal of the scholarship in the second semester.

Application
To apply, please send the following materials by email to KSP Program Manager, Marie-Zénaïde Jolys, at: mariezenaide.jolys@sciences-po.fr

• CV/Résumé
• Copy of the official academic transcripts for the entire length of your time in higher education (including periods spent abroad on exchange programs). For Doctoral School students: the transcript for the first semester of your Research Master program must be included.
• Two letters of references.
  • For PSIA students: please sign and return the attached letter
  • For Doctoral School students: 2 letters of reference from professors
• A cover letter in English of 1000 words (indicating in which program at PSIA or at the Doctoral School you are admitted) addressed to the members of the joint selection committee

The deadlines to submit your application are March 11, 2013 and April 22, 2013. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Contact
For more information, please email KSP Program Manager at: mariezenaide.jolys@sciences-po.fr


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