Despite the global financial crisis and swine flu, inbound tourist arrivals to Australia remained static in 2009, compared to a four per cent decline in tourism worldwide. According to Tourism Australia’s latest Global Market Monitor, while January 2010 arrivals are expected to remain flat year on year due to the later Chinese New Year, beyond February there are “clear signs” of recovery and improving consumer confidence in North Asia with China and Korea showing signs of growth. The report found “a general sense of cautious confidence in the UK, Europe, US and Canada although the continual improvement of consumer sentiment worldwide is constrained by high unemployment, declining wealth and cautious lending”. Read full story on Thumbrella

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TA Global Market Monitor shows steady inbound arrivals to Oz despite worldwide decline

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Thailand has once again been named one of the best places in the world to enjoy a gap year adventure. The south-east Asian nation has been named as the world’s Best Tourist Country by Swedish publication Travel News for the eighth year in a row, beating the likes of Australia, South Africa and Italy. According to the publication, Thailand’s attraction lies not just in its sun and sand, but also in its vibrant culture and friendly people, with this combination helping to attract thousands of gap year travellers and holidaymakers every year. Welcoming the accolade, Thailand’s ambassador to Sweden, Thanarat Thanaputt noted that visitors to the country are able to benefit from excellent value for money, as well as great variety, the Thai News Agency reported. Meanwhile, the Gainesville Sun reported that the University of Florida’s medical department is launching a new drive to encourage students to engage in voluntary work in Thailand so as to help local communities care for children orphaned by the tsunami. Source: yearoutgroup.org

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Overview The Sydney Chinese Lions Humanitarian Scholarship for 2010 is now open for application. The Scholarship was first established by the Lions Club of Sydney Chinese Inc (the Club) in 2003 and its purpose is to encourage and recognise humanitarian services undertaken by university students. This year the award is $2,000 for one award winner. Eligibility Any student studying at one of the universities in Sydney, with good character, who has undertaken and/or is planning to undertake humanitarian services. Award $2,000 for one award winner. Application Applicants are required to submit a report including the following topics: • Name and contact details (including address, email address and phone number). • University attended, year of study and degree program pursued. • Record of humanitarian services performed on a pro-bono basis. • Pro-bono humanitarian services planned for the next 12 months. Submissions must reach The Lions Club of Sydney Chinese Inc, PO Box 850 Chatswood NSW 2057 by 31 March 2010. Applicants may be invited to a brief presentation of their services at a meeting of The Lions Club of Sydney Chinese Inc. Further information Please visit The Lions Club of Sydney Chinese Inc for more information on the scholarship. Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship

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Australia: The Sydney Chinese Lions Humanitarian Scholarship 2010

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Overview University of Queensland Business School (UQBS) is delighted to announce a number of scholarships for new international students accepted into the full-time MBA program in 2011. Each scholarship is worth 25% of the tuition fees for an international student (with an additional reimbursement of up to AU$3,000 to cover travel expenses). To win a scholarship you must meet all the standard entry criteria for acceptance into the UQBS MBA program (GMAT, English language proficiency, and work experience) as well as: – Provide a personal statement in support of your application – Write no more than 1000 words (use 1.5 spacing and 12 point font). This statement should: • explain why you want to undertake the MBA at UQ Business School • describe what value you think you will bring to your fellow MBA students • outline your long-term career goals • provide evidence of your leadership skills and community involvement • outline how you will add value to the MBA program. Supply two references as follows: • a professional reference from a current or former supervisor or manager • a character reference. Attend an interview – in country of residence or via video-conference / skype / phone interview Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange a suitable time. Scholarship recipients must meet the following conditions: • commence study in January 2011 • study full-time • complete the program in the standard time allowed • maintain a satisfactory Grade Point Average • not defer or otherwise interrupt studies. Value of the award: 25% tuition fee waiver. Plus up to AU$3,000 reimbursement to cover travel expenses. How to apply: To apply for an international scholarship you must already have submitted an application for entry into the 2011 MBA program or accompany a completed 2011 MBA application with your scholarship application materials. Scholarship applicants should forward their application with a covering letter to: MBA Director University of Queensland Business School The University of Queensland St Lucia, Queensland, Australia 4072 Applications for the first round of scholarships close on October 31, 2010. Please ensure you have submitted an application for the MBA program no later than October 31, 2010. Note: All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the MBA Director. Unsuccessful applicants are not eligible to receive detailed feedback as to why their application was unsuccessful. For more information, including a full list of terms and conditions, go to: www.business.uq.edu.au/mba The University of Queensland Brisbane Australia 4072 Telephone: +61 7 3346 8100 Facsimile: +61 7 3346 8166 Email: mba@business.uq.edu.au Web: www.uq.edu.au/mba Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship

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Overview The Australian Historical Association (AHA) in association with the Copyright Agency Limited (CAL) is pleased to announce the availability of ten Travel and Writing Bursaries linked to this year’s AHA conference to be held at the University of Western Australia and Notre Dame, 5–9 July 2010. Bursaries The bursaries are intended to encourage and support emerging historians, particularly those who would otherwise be unable to attend the conference. The bursary, valued at $600 per applicant, provides financial assistance to conference participants who have little or no institutional support to cover their conference costs. The bursaries will support ten scholars to attend the conference, present papers within the overall conference program and participate in follow-up mentoring which will be held during the Conference. In addition they will attend two Writing Workshops (scheduled for 5 and 9 July). Under the terms of the bursary they will be expected to submit a draft article by June 30 the revised article to the AHA’s journal, History Australia, before 30 November 2010, to be considered for publication. Contact The Editors (Penny Russell and Richard White) HISTORY AUSTRALIA Department of History SOPHI A14 University of Sydney NSW Australia 2006 Email: history.australia@sydney.edu.au Visit the website at http://www.theaha.org.au Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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Australia: AHA/CAL Travel and Writing Bursaries For Postgraduates and Independent Scholars, University of Sydney

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Melbourne: A national agency to oversee standards of higher education providers will help resolve Australia’s “serious perception issues” in India, an official of a universities’ group said on Thursday, adding, “We do have a problem in India, and it is our collective problem.”Deputy Prime Minister J…

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Australian agency to help resolve perception issues in India

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Overview Each year, up to 100 Rotary Peace Fellowships (50 master’s degree fellowships and 50 professional development certificate fellowships) are offered on a competitive basis at six Rotary Peace Centers, which operate in partnership with seven leading universities (centers offer master’s degree unless noted otherwise): Chulalongkorn University , Bangkok, Thailand (professional development center) Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , USA International Christian University , Tokyo, Japan Universidad del Salvador , Buenos Aires, Argentina University of Bradford , West Yorkshire, England University of California, Berkeley , USA (NOTE: The Rotary Foundation Trustees will no longer be accepting applications for this program after the 2009-11 class.) Read more University of Queensland , Brisbane, Australia Download the 2011 Rotary Peace Fellowship application ( PDF ) ( Word ) The Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution program supports the mission of The Rotary Foundation to further world understanding and peace. The purpose of the Rotary Centers program is to • Support and advance research, teaching, publication, and practical field experience on issues of peace, goodwill, causes of conflict, and world understanding • Inspire people to work for a culture of peace and tolerance while enhancing their capacity, knowledge, and skill by generating interaction between practitioners and academics • Provide advanced international education opportunities in the area of peace and conflict resolution • Provide a means for The Rotary Foundation and Rotarians to increase their effectiveness in promoting greater tolerance and cooperation among peoples, leading to world understanding and peace Candidates should consider these objectives carefully before applying and should be prepared to explain in their written statement and interviews how they would support these program objectives. In particular, candidates should demonstrate a commitment to community or international humanitarian service, and working for peace. Applicants can choose from either the master’s degree or the professional development certificate program. Candidates will not be considered for both programs. The Rotary Centers program is intended for individuals who have chosen a career related to international relations, peace, and conflict resolution, who already have work experience in these areas, and who have real potential to positively impact our world. For example, individuals active in journalism, education, civil service, nongovernmental organizations, diplomacy, mediation work, and the military may be strong candidates for the Rotary World Peace Fellowships. Applicants are required to research individual university Web sites for specific admission requirements and current information about curriculum. A listing of Rotary centers and universities is on page 5 of this application form. Rotary World Peace Fellowship Applicants should have • A strong commitment to international understanding and peace demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal and community service activities • A bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience as a minimum, with strong academic achievement • Minimum five years relevant work experience with current full-time employment in a mid- to upper-level position (professional development certificate) • Minimum three years combined paid or unpaid full-time relevant work experience (master’s degree) • Proficiency in a second language (master’s degree) or proficiency in English (professional development certificate) • Strong leadership skills Individuals applying immediately after obtaining an undergraduate degree are generally not strong candidates for Rotary World Peace Fellowships. BE SURE TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION with club and district endorsement. Electronic submissions via e-mail or fax are preferred. District-endorsed applications for the 2011 Rotary World Peace Fellowships competition are due to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July 2010 If you are confident that you meet these qualifications, please proceed with this application. The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Avenue Evanston, IL 60201-3698 USA www.rotary.org/rotarycenters Fax: +1-847-556-2141 rotarycenters@rotary.org Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship

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2011 Rotary World Peace Fellowship for Master’s Degree and Professional Development Certificates

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New Delhi: With a view to stamp out fraud and ensure that students have the financial capacity to live and study in Australia, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), government of Australia announced (August 2009) strengthening of checks on student visa applications.The targeted measu…

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New Delhi: Keen to rebuild ties with India, Australia on Wednesday admitted that some of the attacks on Indian students were racist in nature that caused considerable damage to its reputation and standing among Indian people.Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith also stressed that the Australian…

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Overview Scholarship funds amount to NOK 1.000.000,- (approx. Euro 125.000,-/US Dollars 150.000,-) will be awarded to Ibsen-related projects world wide. The International Ibsen Scholarships were initiated by the Norwgian government and will be handed out for the third time in 2010. We wish for as many relevant applications as possible, from projects thourughout the world. The scholarships are meant to act as incentives for critical discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen. Sholarships are applicable to individuals, organizations og institutions within the artistic and cultural communities. The International Ibsen Scholarships are awarded annualy and the applications are subject to scrutiny by an appointed jury. Previous years, projects from Asia, North-America, Europe, Africa and Australia have received scholarships. The presentation of the scholarships is staged in Ibsen’s birth town, Skien in Norway in September 2010 and coincides with Skien International Ibsen Conference. Statutes of the International Ibsen Scolarships The statutes below were determined by the Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs on February 9th, 2009. 1. The international scholarships for Ibsen-related projects were established by the Norwegian parliament in relation to the central government budget for the fiscal year of 2007. 2. Scholarships are awarded to individuals, organizations or institutions within the artistic and cultural community. 3. The scholarships are meant to act as incentives for critical discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen. 4. In cooperation with the Skien municipality, the Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs appoints a review panel responsible for awarding the scholarships. The review panel is to consist of three members, namely one female, one male and one person with non-Norwegian citizenship. Any member of the review panel must be fully competent and qualified within the cultural and artistic fields of study. Members are appointed for three years, with the possibility of another three year extension to the tenure. Administrative support functions for the review panel and the scholarships is the responsibility of the Skien municipality. 5. Presentation of the scholarships is an integral part of the Skien International Ibsen Conference, the latter being an annual event in relation to the presentation of the International Ibsen Award. 6. Scholarships are awarded based on a written application, which should arrive no later than the predetermined deadline, and which must abide by the rules set for the application procedure. 7. The scholarships are accounted for by the Skien municipality, in line with generally accepted accounting principles and subject to instructions from the Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs. The manner in which public funds are used, is annually reported to Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs. Application Form: http://ibsenawards.com/ibsenform2010.php Deadline The application deadline for The International Ibsen Scholarships is April 15th, 2010 For more information, contact Hilde Guri Bohlin, hilde.guri.bohlin@skien.kommune.no Ph +47 38 58 10 00/917 67 903. You are requested to send your application by e-mail to post@ibsenawards.com or by mail to: Ibsen Awards, Skien kommune, kulturavdelingen, Postboks 4, 3701 Skien, Norway. Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship

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Norway: The International Ibsen Scholarships 2010

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