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Indian-American professor turns chicken feathers into fuel

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Washington: Manoranjan “Mano” Misra, an Indian American professor known for turning coffee grounds and chicken feathers into fuel, been honoured as the 2010 Regents’ Researcher by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.Misra, director of the University of Nevada, Reno’s Renewable Ene…

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USA: Postdoctoral Research Participation at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory

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Overview by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Description: opportunities to participate in research and technology development in such areas as engineering, mechanics, chemistry, computational modeling, science, and materials research related to enhancing the lethality and survivability of America’s ground forces Discipline(s): biological sciences, computer/information sciences and technology, computational modeling, materials research, medical sciences, physical sciences, related scientific disciplines Eligibility: must have completed doctoral degree within the last three years; others considered on a case-by-case basis; U.S. citizens Location(s): U.S. Army Research Laboratory (Adelphi, MD and Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.) and other approved locations Duration: one year; renewable Frequency: continuing Awards made: number varies Deadline(s): applications accepted on year-round basis Benefits: stipend based on research area(s) and degree; limited reimbursement for inbound travel and moving Funding source(s): U.S. Army Research Laboratory through an interagency agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy Group Manager Joanne Rasnake Joanne.Rasnake@apg.amedd.army.mil (410) 436-7257 (410) 436-7257 Recruiter Kim Myers kim.myers3@us.army.mil (410) 436-7258 Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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London university scholarship guide

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Central School of Speech and Drama The Central School of Speech and Drama Scholarship name Emergent International Scholarship What is the value of the scholarship? Approximately £13,000 discount on final year tuition fees. Who can apply? Non-EU undergraduate students who have been offered a place on the School’s BA Theatre Practice or BA Drama, Applied Theatre and Education Tell me more You will be assessed by your ability to contribute as an ambassador for the International Scholarship scheme at Central School of Speech and Drama. How do I apply? Once you have received an offer of a place for one of the above courses, you will be sent an application letter. You will need to complete this, explaining why you would be most suitable for an Emergent International Scholarship in no more than 1,250 words. When can I apply? Once you have received an offer of a place from the School. What next? Visit: http://www.cssd.ac.uk/pages/internationals.html **We have made every effort to ensure the information given in this blog is as accurate as possible. However you should always check the website of the relevant university for the latest information** Back to scholarship index Tagged: central school of speech and drama

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Australia releases report on educational reforms

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Melbourne: The minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today welcomed the release of the Baird review final report into the legislation that governs international education in Australia.Following his review of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000, former Member for Cook Bruce …

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Norway: Two PhD research fellowship positions at Department of Telematics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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Overview Two PhD research fellowship positions at Department of Telematics (networks, networked services and information security). IME-007 Two PhD research fellowship positions are available at the Department of Telematics (ITEM), Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering (IME), The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The research fellowships are intended for PhD studies, and open to all applicants in all areas of research covered by the Department of Telematics. The Department of Telematics has three research areas (http://www.item.ntnu.no/research): – Networks (http://www.item.ntnu.no/research/networks) – Networked Services and Multimedia Systems (http://www.item.ntnu.no/research/nbs) – Information Security (http://www.item.ntnu.no/research/infosec) The department has approx. 50 PhD students and is currently involved in a national centre of Excellence (Q2S, www.q2s.ntnu.no), Norwegian Research Council projects, EU Network of Excellences (Euro-NF(http://euronf.enst.fr/en_accueil.html), EU research projects (CESAR) and Internal NTNU Special Interest Groups (SIG). Within Euro-NF the department participates in JRA 1.7: New Service Architecture and Self-Organization. Within the NTNU SIGs the department participates in Wireless Communication and Networks and SIG Cryptography. Target Candidates We seek a highly motivated individual holding a Master’s degree in Telematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other relevant disciplines. The candidate must fulfil the formal requirements to be accepted as a PhD candidate at NTNU. See also the information about doctoral studies at NTNU and the Department of Telematics at http://www.item.ntnu.no/academics/phd PhD research fellowships at NTNU are normally for 4 years where the candidates are expected to use 25% of their time on teaching or research assistance duties. The two research fellowship positions are awarded on a competitive basis. NTNUs PhD-rules require a master degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of studies and an average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A best). Candidates from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree: http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/rec_qual/recognition/diploma_en.html The application must include: 1. The target research area within the Department of Telematics should be indicated, along with a brief research idea for the PhD study. 2. Curriculum vitae with information about the candidate’s prior training, exams, and work experience. 3. Certified copies of transcripts and diplomas must be enclosed, Candidates from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree: http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/rec_qual/recognition/diploma_en.html 4. Publications and any other work that the applicant wishes to be taken into account should be enclosed. Please list the submitted publications in the application. Joint works should clearly indicate the applicant’s contributions. 5. Foreign applicants must document a TOEFL score of 600 or higher. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. Value of this fellowship The PhD fellowships are placed in salary code 1017, salary level 45 – 61 in the national salary scheme, gross NOK 355 400 – 471 700 per annum , of which 2 % is deducted for the State Pension scheme. Starting salary is expected to be at level 45. The salary might be adjusted after negotiations with the employer to reflect the applicant’s experience. The appointment will be made in accordance with current regulations with supplementary rules for research fellowship appointments in universities and polytechnics. Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment. The successful applicant must agree to the conditions laid down for public employees. A contract will be drawn up regarding the period of appointment and workrelated duties for award holders. NTNU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both EU/EEA and non-EU candidates. The university is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of ethnic minorities and women. For further information regarding the positions, please contact Education and Research coordinator Harald Øverby, email: haraldov@item.ntnu.no. Applications are to be submitted electronically through www.jobbnorge.no. Preferably, we want the attachments in one file. Application deadline: March 12, 2010. Applications should be marked: IME-007 Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com as your reference when applying for this fellowship

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UK: PhD Studentship in Educational Change at The University of Manchester – in partnership with Manchester Academy

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Overview Applications are sought for a doctoral studentship in the field of educational change. The successful candidate will join a team of senior researchers working on an innovative research and development initiative in partnership with the Manchester Academy situated in the heart of Mosside, Manchester. Working under the supervision of Dr Chris Chapman and closely with the Academy Principal and United Learning Trust (ULT) Deputy Chief Executive, Kathy August, the successful candidate will contribute to the initiative as a whole and will define a strand of research on which to base a doctoral thesis. Value of this studentship The studentship is to the value of £17,883 (including fees) for each of three years, beginning no later than September 2010. The Manchester Academy The Academies Programme (http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/academies/) is a central government attempt to tackle the entrenched problems of education in the most challenging circumstances. Academies are publicly-funded independent schools, often located in areas of disadvantage and replacing schools with a prolonged history of low attainment and or performance. They are all-ability schools established by sponsors from business, faith or other groups working in highly innovative partnerships with central Government and local education partners. The Manchester Academy (http://www.manchester-academy.org.uk) opened in September 2006 replacing an existing secondary school with a prolonged history of low attainment and under-performance. The Successful Candidate The successful candidate will be a full member of the doctoral programme and will be expected to satisfy the usual criteria for admission and progression. In particular s/he will be expected to have completed a master’s degree in educational or social science research methods, or to have undertaken some research training which can be ‘topped up’ in the first year of doctoral studies. Experience of working in schools, local authorities or other education settings, especially in England, will be an advantage, but is not essential. Applications must include the following: • A full CV • A piece of published or unpublished academic writing (preferably single authored) • Two academic references Further details of the studentship are available at: http://www.education.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/news/ Applicants are strongly advised to discuss their application with Dr Chris Chapman in advance of submission. Chris Chapman’s contact details are: Mobile +44 (0)7595 023131 +44 (0)7595 023131 Email chris.chapman@manchester.ac.uk Applications should be sent to Georgia Irving either by email georgia.irving@manchester.ac.uk or by post to School of Education, Ellen Wilkinson Building, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester. Deadline for receipt of applications is 5:00pm 1st May, 2010. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 14th June, 2010 Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship

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The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) for East Africa – Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania

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Overview The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) seeks to build a new generation of social justice leaders worldwide. Ford Foundation International Fellows come from groups and communities that have traditionally lacked access to higher education, and are selected on the strength of their academic achievement, leadership, skills and social commitment. The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) for East Africa The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) was launched in East Africa in the year 2000, with a regional secretariat based at the Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA) offices, Kampala, Uganda. In order to serve the East African region effectively, the Program opened offices in Kenya and Tanzania in October 2003. The program will run up to the year 2012. Currently, the Program is hosted by the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) in Kenya, which is also the regional coordinating partner in East Africa. The Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) is the International Partner in Tanzania while in Uganda the International Partner is the Association for the Advancement of Higher Education and Development (AHEAD). So far, the region has carried out three (3) successful selections. Eight Fellows from the first cohort have so far successfully completed their studies and are back in the region. So far, the region has carried out three (3) successful rounds of selection. Eight Fellows from the first cohort have so far successfully completed their studies and are back in the region. IFP Fields of Study The Ford Foundation currently works in thirteen program or grant-making areas international co-operation and advance human achievement. These areas are not to be confused with subjects. ASSET BUILDING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE KNOWLEDGE, CREATIVITY AND FREEDOM Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for an IFP fellowship, applicants at the time of selection must; • Be resident citizens or other residents of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. • Hold an honors bachelor’s degree- for those applying for Masters fellowships and a Masters degree– for those applying for PhD • Have demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to community service and/ or national development. • Have significant relevant professional or other work experience related to proposed field of study, of not less than three (3) years. • Have not previously studied outside the Africa region. • Intend to pursue a post-graduate degree that will directly enhance their leadership capacity in an academic, policy, practical or artistic discipline and field corresponding to one or more of the Foundation’s areas of endeavor. • Present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to social problems in their own countries. • Commit themselves to working on these issues following the fellowship period. While there is no age limit to applying for an IFP Fellowship, applicants must be reviewed in the context of their future potential to make long term and sustainable contributions to their societies. “Future promise” is an extremely important factor when considering a candidate. Application Process Application Form Application Forms can be collected from any of the IFP offices listed below. Stage 1: Interested candidates should complete an IFP Application Form which should be returned to the IFP office in their respective country. Stage 2: Final Application Forms will be reviewed and evaluated by a panel of experts from academia, the social development sector and other related disciplines. Short listed candidates will be invited to attend individual interviews. Stage 3: A Selection Committee will make the final selections and results will be announced in the press. The fellowships will be subject to the candidates being accepted by the host institution/university, within a year from the date of the communication of the IFP award, and as per the IFP placement guidelines. Notes The Application Form must be complete in all respects. Incomplete forms are ineligible, and will not be considered. • All applications must be submitted only to the IFP Country offices in hard copy (not by fax). • Application forms received after the deadline will not be processed. • Incorrect information tendered will disqualify you, before, during and after the award. IFP will conduct a random verification of facts on the form at any stage of the application process. • All decisions of the Selection Committees will be final and will not be open to review. Any effort to influence the decision will be deemed as a ground for disqualification. • Ford Foundation, IFP and the IFP International Partners staff with their family members may not serve on selection panels and are not eligible to apply for IFP awards. • Please note that this fellowship is offered for a full time post-graduate degree. It cannot be used for short-term courses, study visits, post-doctoral programs as partial funding or research funds. IFP selects Fellows on the strength of their clearly stated intention to serve their communities, and expects that they will honor this obligation. Grant Benefits • The Fellowship is a fully funded program covering tuition, stipend, travel and insurance for the beneficiary only. • IFP Fellows will be responsible for informing their local IFP offices of other grants, fellowships, and financial aid they have received for their study program. Award amounts may be re-negotiated on the basis of this information. Failure to report additional financial support can constitute grounds for revocation of the award. Contact Us Kenya The Program Coordinator Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) – Kenya & Uganda FAWE Hse. Chania Avenue P O Box 76284-00508, NAIROBI KENYA Tel: +254-20-3875943/ +254-20-3873131 +254-20-3873131 Fax: +254-20-3874150 Email: ifp@fawe.org Uganda Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) – Uganda Association for the Advancement of Higher Education and Development (AHEAD) Suite 1, Uganda Women’s Entrepreneurs Association Limited (UWEAL) Building Plot 38 Lumumba Avenue, KAMPALA UGANDA Tel. +256-41-236056/ +256- 41-231559 +256- 41-231559 Email: ahead@infocom.co.ug Tanzania Program Coordinator Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) – Tanzania Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) 51 Uporoto Street, Ursino Estate P O Box 31226, DAR ES SALAAM TANZANIA Tel: +255-22-2762473/ +255-22-2760260 +255-22-2760260 Fax: +255-22-2762472 /+255-741-324508 / +255-22-2760062 Email: ifp@esrf.or.tz Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship

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US: Innovative website helps with study abroad

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An internet-based service informing students how best to live and study abroad has released a ‘10 Step Guide’ of advice, which universities could offer their foreign scholars. The founders of Boston-based Abroad101.com were inspired by the study abroad experience of childhood friends who realised the benefits of travelling and learning abroad while completing their university degree. Adam Miller and Mike Stone developed the online service in 2007 as a database of information providing students, parents and universities with an all-inclusive port to evaluate, recommend and search for information on the various study abroad programmes offered by universities worldwide. Their 10-point guide – now being promoted by their online blog – has practical steps that would-be overseas students can take. These are broken into logical sections such as the need to check their motivation for overseas studies; list requirements and restrictions; research courses based on their preferences; deal with immigration issues; secure funding; and so on. Miller developed his skills as a website designer while studying at MIT in Boston in Massachusetts along with Stone who studied at Harvard. They began developing the concept of a study abroad database by conducting focus groups with students, parents as well as university administrators. What they discovered was a serious discrepancy of available information: “[There was a] lack of ability to assess the quality of student-study abroad programmes,” said Miller in an interview with University World News. “The higher education community in the US as it relates to study abroad is not flushed with cash.” So Abroad101.com has two distinct functions: it allows universities to use the website as an evaluation tool for their own foreign study programmes while offering students a forum to discuss and read reviews of these services. “We recognise that study abroad is such a meaningful experience for many people but only 6% of college students in the [United] States study abroad,” said Miller. “We realised there wasn’t enough information available to students and families to make well-researched and meaningful decisions about study abroad programmes.” Source:universityworldnews.com

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In Havana, a Real Education

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This year, almost 100 students from the United States are studying abroad in Cuba. What they’re learning—in classrooms and bread lines—will probably surprise you. Cuba and the United States have a troubled relationship to say the least. The island nation was once a de facto colony of the United States, from its 1898 independence from Spain until the Revolution of 1959, led by a fiery young lawyer-turned-guerrilla named Fidel Castro. In the decades since, Cuba and the United States have clashed numerous times, beginning with Cuba’s nationalization of U.S. corporations and followed by a botched U.S. invasion at the Bay of Pigs, a barely averted crisis over Soviet nuclear missiles, and a U.S. policy of economic and diplomatic isolation that continues to this day. Suffice it to say, it hasn’t been easy for Cuban and North American citizens (some Cubans, who live in America, are insulted to not be included in the definition of “American”) to get to know each other. Under current U.S. law, it’s illegal for US citizens to travel to Cuba, with a few specifically defined exceptions. One of those exceptions is academic license. Right now, small bands of North American students roam the streets of Havana, taking classes, attending concerts, eating in Cuban pizzerias, and hanging out on the Malecón, Havana’s scenic drive along the coast of the Straits of Florida. Anasa Hicks had her eye on Cuban travel for years. While still a senior in high school in suburban Detroit, Hicks learned that the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill has offered students a chance to study on the island since 2004. “I basically decided then that if I went to North Carolina, I was going to study abroad in Cuba,” she says. Hicks is now in her junior year and spending a semester at the University of Havana with 13 other students from her school. Gina Bruno hails from New Jersey, the state with the largest concentration of Cuban-Americans outside Florida. “My whole life I’ve been in contact with people who have really strong feelings about Cuba,” she says. UNC’s program was her chance to see the country for herself. Peter Posada’s dreams of Havana academia hit a bit closer to home. “My father was born in Havana the month after Castro took over,” he says. But after Posada’s grandfather was imprisoned by the Revolutionary government in 1969, his dad left the island. “My heritage is technically Cuban,” he says, “but I’ve never understood what it meant to actually be Cuban.” Here with eight fellow students from Burlington College, Posada says he’s in Havana to better understand his roots. Today, the University of Havana—Cuba’s oldest institution of higher education—partners with 12 North American colleges and universities to run study abroad programs, nine of them come from schools in the United States. The partnerships started in 2000 with the Institute for Study Abroad. In the last academic year, the University of Havana hosted nearly 100 foreigners. The cultural exchange has given U.S. students a unique chance to immerse themselves in a nation few others have had the opportunity to visit. Hicks says her most memorable experience so far was aLos Aldeanos show, at which fans of Cuba’s most well-known hip hop group packed the venue enough to force her to watch from the roof of a nearby building. “It was just so cool,” she says. “People were really, really into it—enough to be up on a roof waiting for these people to come on.” Less exciting—but just as telling of Cuban life—was Posada‘s experience: waiting in a ration line. “I’m big fan of bread,” he says. “The line was literally two blocks long, and I asked, ‘Is it worth it?’ But I was really hungry.” In 2004, the University of Havana had partnerships with nine U.S. colleges. According to Brita Doyle, study abroad advisor for the Cuba program at American University, “there were over 200 education programs operating in Cuba” from the U.S. at the time. Doyles said in an email that this number included a host of shorter programs, including summer sessions, alternative breaks, and so on. But 2004 brought a harsher Cuba policy from the George W. Bush administration. Bush tightened regulations on study abroad, requiring that programs be at least 10 weeks long, and telling universities that they could only send their own degree-seeking students, not any type of transfer or guest student. According to Doyle, the new restrictions had a huge impact on the Cuban educational exchange. “The majority [of programs] had to shut down because they didn’t meet the new requirements,” she says. In the immediate aftermath of the policy changes, Doyle estimates only three or four programs were left standing. But things are picking up again in recent years. This semester, the University of Havana is hosting a total of 62 students from nine U.S. schools. The reemergence of these academic programs has given young people a chance to get to know a country that has been represented in the United States with mostly polemic. “What you hear in the States is very different than what’s actually going on,” says Alyssa Vasquez, a junior from American University. “It’s so much more open here than I thought.” It makes sense then that for most foreign students, the Cuban experience has had its surprises. “I kinda had this silly view that the only cars in Cuba would be the 1950s Chevys and Fords,” Bruno says. “I was really shocked at the fact that the majority of the cars are newer cars.” Even if, she says, many of the newer cars are owned by the Cuban government. “What really struck me is the lack of poverty,” Posada says. “I’ve had the opportunity to travel to Lima, Peru, and I went to Mexico for a little bit,” he says. “In those places, you have people everywhere asking for money. It’s just something you don’t see here. It really took me off-guard.” Besides changing their own misconceptions, the 62 American students currently in Cuba could be helping to thaw U.S.–Cuba relations. “Cuban people love the American people; it’s the governments that don’t come together,” Vasquez says. “We’re participating in their educational system; we’re learning from them. What we bring back to the United States will definitely help.” In the meantime, the students are grateful for what they’ve learned. “Coming here has just proved that Cuba is definitely one of those places,” Bruno says, “where you need to see it with your own eyes.” Chris Lewis is a staff writer for Campus Progress. He is currently studying at the University of Havana through an exchange program at American University. Source: campusprogress.org

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For Research Students: Japanese Government Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship for Malaysia 2011

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Overview The Monbukagakusho: MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan) offers scholarship to Malaysian students who wish to study at Japanese universities as research students under the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship Program for the academic year 2011. Applicants must be Malaysian citizens and meet the qualifications below: FIELD OF STUDY Humanities and Social Sciences: Literature, History, Aesthetics, Laws, Politics, Economics, Commerce, Pedagogy, Psychology, Sociology, Music, Fine Arts, Business Administration & et cetera. Natural Sciences: Pure science, Engineering (Biomedical Eng, Civil Eng, Environmental Eng & etc.), Agriculture, Fisheries, Pharmacology, Medicine, Dentistry, Home Economics & et cetera. – Students majoring in medicine or dentistry shall not be allowed to carry out their clinical studies by conducting medical examinations or performing operations, unless they are permitted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare under the provisions of the Japanese laws concerned. – Fields of study must be one of those available at Japanese universities. Practical training given by factories or companies are excluded. TENURE OF SCHOLARSHIP The tenure of scholarship is for two years from April 2011 to March 2013, or one and a half years from October 2011 to March 2013. Applicants can choose either course. (The tenure shall include a six-month intensive course of the Japanese Language, to be given to those whose knowledge of the language is insufficient to pursue their studies). For those who have been permitted to enter in a regular course of graduate schools (whether Master’s or Doctoral) and have excellent academic records, their durations could be extended upon the judgment within the budget. Those who wish to enter master’s or doctoral program of a graduate school must sit for and pass the entrance examination imposed by the university concerned after having studied at least for six months as non-degree research students. Failure in the examination will result in reenrollment as non-degree research students within the tenure. QUALIFICATIONS – Age: Applicants must be Malaysian passport holders under 35 years of age as of 1st April 2011 (i.e. born on or after 2nd April 1976) – Academic Background: Applicants must be university or college graduates, ideally a first class or second upper honours degree holder (CGPA must be at least 3.20 out of 4.0). (Those who will graduate from a university or college by March or September 2010 may apply). Applicants wishing to enter Master’s or Doctoral program must have completed a regular course of study of sixteen (16) year’s formal school education (excluding remove class). – Language Proficiency: Applicant must have good command of Japanese language AND/OR English Language, preferably those possessing valid TOEFL, IELTS or TOIEC certificate. – Study Area: The study area must be in the same field as the applicant has studied (or is now studying) or is working in a related field. – Japanese Language: Applicants must (be willing to) learn Japanese language and (to) receive university instruction in Japanese. – Others: * Applicant who has been awarded a Japanese Government Scholarship in the past will not be selected as a grantee unless he / she has spent at least three years research or teaching experience after returning to his / her home country. However, former “Japanese Studies” scholarship students may apply for admission to the Research Student program once they have completed the undergraduate program after returning to their home countries. * Applicant who has already enrolled in a Japanese university is not eligible to apply. Military men and military civilian employees registered on the active list are not eligible. ALLOWANCES Estimated monthly allowances of 152,000 Yen (subject to change) will be given to each grantee during the tenure of his / her scholarship. Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation and tuition at universities will be exempted. EXAMINATION: Only qualified applicants will be notified to sit for English AND Japanese language examinations (both are selecting criteria, but Japanese language is an optional subject) in Kuala Lumpur tentatively on 9th May 2010 (Sunday) (subject to change). APPLICATION SUBMISSION (i) Number of Submission: ONLY ONE (1) application per individual, double submission will be disqualified. (ii) Documents to be submitted: (a) Original undergraduate academic transcript in ENGLISH or JAPANESE language, OR a photocopy of the transcript CERTIFIED by ISSUING AUTHORITY*. Academic transcript not certified by the issuing authority, as well as computer generated academic transcript, is not accepted. The page containing information on grading system (ex. Grade A = 81-100, Grade B = 71-80, etc) must also be included. Applicant who submits photocopy of transcript without certification by issuing authority, as well as photocopy of transcript without grading information, will be disqualified. (b) FULLY COMPLETED application form, in ENGLISH or JAPANESE language only. Sample application form is available at the Embassy of Japan website during application period only. Application with any blank column will be disqualified, no matter what reasons are given. (iii) DO NOT submit documents other than the above mentioned. (iv) Closing Date (non-government servants): Application must reach the Embassy of Japan, either by hand or by post (including courierservices and express post) before 4:00 pm 31st March 2010 (Wednesday). LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED, NO MATTER WHAT REASONS ARE GIVEN. (v) Submission of Application Form: NON-GOVERNMENT SERVANTS should submit the applications directly to: Japan Information Service, Embassy of Japan No.11, Persiaran Stonor, Off Jalan Tun Razak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur For GOVERNMENT SERVANTS, submission should be made to Public Service Department of Malaysia (JPA). Submission due date for government servants is 24th March 2010 (Wednesday). Please refer JPA website at http://www.jpa.gov.my/ for details. (vi) Each envelope containing application form must indicate “MEXT SCHOLARSHIP 2011 – POSTGRADUATE” on the top left-hand corner. (vii) Submitted forms and documents will not be returned, no matter what reasons are given. (viii) No correspondence can be entered into as to why an applicant has not been short-listed. Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship

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