ANZCA International Scholarship for 2012 in Australia or New Zealand

The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists invites suitable applicants for the ANZCA International Scholarship for 2012.
This prestigious award is directed at anaesthetists/pain medicine specialists who are destined to be medical leaders in their home countries. The scholarship is offered to a recently qualified specialist (up to 40 years of age) from a developing country. It is intended to provide an opportunity for the specialist to develop skills to manage a department, act as a role model to local clinicians and promote education and training in their home country.
The scholarship is tenable for up to one year in a department of a major hospital in Australia or New Zealand. It covers travel expenses between the home country and Australia or New Zealand. A living allowance will be provided. During the tenure of the scholarship it is expected that the appointee will attend the annual scientific meeting of the College
and other relevant activities.
OBJECTIVES
The scholarship is designed to increase the recipient’s capacity to advance anaesthesia and/or pain medicine for the benefit of his or her community. The scholarship will provide an opportunity for the recipient to improve knowledge, skills and attributes across the following roles:

• Medical expert in anaesthesia and/or pain medicine
• Communicator and collaborator
• Manager
• Health advocate
• Scholar and teacher
• Professional

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants are required to satisfy the following criteria:

1. A graduate of his or her country’s specialty training program to local fellowship or masters level.
2. Aged between 25 and 40 years.
3. Citizenship of a developing country.
4. Must not have residency status in Australia or New Zealand.
5. Meets the relevant Australian and New Zealand government immigration requirements.
6. Meets the eligibility criteria imposed by the government of his or her country of citizenship.
7. Adequate knowledge of the English language to satisfy Australian or New Zealand medical registration requirements (e.g. IELTS)
8. Capacity to become a leader in anaesthesia and/or pain medicine in his or her own country.
9. Timely submission of a detailed application on the appropriate form, supported by sponsorship statements and contact details of referees.
10. Ability to commence the scholarship in the calendar year for which it is offered.
11. Must not hold another scholarship during the period of this scholarship.

The closing date for applications is Friday, August 12. No late applications will be considered.
The scholarship guidelines and application form can be downloaded below.
Guidelines
Application form
To obtain additional information please contact:
Paul Cargill
Phone: + 61 3 8517 5393
Fax: + 61 3 9510 6931
E-mail: pcargill@anzca.edu.au
Website: http://www.anzca.edu.au/anzca1/structure/committees/Overseas_Aid_Committee/anzca-international-scholarship-page.html

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[Singapore] Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS)

Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) 2012 Intake
Summary
The Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) is a scholarship scheme designed to encourage outstanding graduates or final-year students to take their first step towards a leading research career by studying for a doctoral degree programme (PhD) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Up to 30 NPGS awards will be made available in each Academic Year. Successful candidates will be known as Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholars.
Level: doctoral degree programme (PhD)
Study in: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Quota: 30
Application Deadline: 15 Nov 2011 (open in 1 Oct 2011)
Benefits: Monthly stipend of S$3200, Full support of tuition fees, One-time IT allowance of S$1500, etc.
Description
The Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) is a competitive and prestigious scholarship scheme designed to encourage outstanding graduates or final-year students to take their first step towards a leading research career by studying for a doctoral degree programme (PhD) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Funding will be provided for up to 4 years for NPGS awardees.
The award is only for new incoming students. To qualify for a NPGS award, you must have a First Class Honours degree or equivalent at Bachelor’s level. At the time of application, if you have not yet completed your undergraduate degree programme, you will need to furnish documentation from your university that you are on track to get a First Class Honours degree or equivalent.
Benefits
The NPGS award terms are:
a) Monthly stipend of S$3200
b) Full support of tuition fees
c) Priority would be given for subsidised campus accommodation
d) Conference allowance for two major overseas conferences in the 4-year period
e) One-time IT allowance of S$1500
f) Annual grant of S$500 for journal subscription or book purchase
g) Thesis preparation allowance
Eligibility
Minimum qualifications
To qualify for a NPGS award, you must have a First Class Honours degree or equivalent at Bachelor’s level and applicants should also demonstrate excellent research abilities. The PhD research will be in any topic agreed between you and your chosen NTU supervisor within the research activities of NTU. At the time of application, if you have not yet completed your undergraduate degree programme, you will need to furnish documentation from your university that you are on track to get a First Class Honours degree or equivalent. Failure to do so will disqualify you from the NPGS award, in which case you may be considered for other NTU PhD research scholarships, subject to meeting the selection criteria. For other requirements on Test scores, please visit:
http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/Pages/default.aspx
How to Apply
Application for AY2012-13 will be open from 1 Oct 2011 to 15 Nov 2011. Applicants who are interested to apply for the August 2012 or January 2013 intake should apply during this period.
Please refer to our admissions website http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/Pages/default.aspx for the respective school’s intakes.
Application Deadline
15 Nov 2011
More Information
Visit the official website: http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/NPGS/home/
Graduate Studies Office
Nanyang Technological University
Student Services Centre, Level 3
42 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639815

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Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology (MSP) by Islamic Development Bank (IDB)

Summary
The Programme offers scholarships for study and research at two levels: (i) 3-year Ph.D. study/ research, and (ii) 6-12 months of Post-Doctoral research.
Level: Ph.D. study/ research, Post-Doctoral research.
Disciplines: Health/medicine, Agriculture/Food production, Water Resources/ Desertification, Energy/Infrastructure Development, Nanotechnology, Development-focused ICT, and pure Science subjects.
Application Deadline: December 31
Benefit: All academic expenses, Living allowances, Health Insurance
Description
The Programme was launched in 1413H (1992), named ‘The IDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology’ (MSP).
The objective of the programme is to develop technically qualified human resources in the IDB member countries by providing scholarships to promising and outstanding scholars and researchers to undertake advanced studies and research in the fields of applied science and technology needed for the development of the member countries.
The Programme offers scholarships for study and research at two levels: (i) 3-year Ph.D. study/ research, and (ii) 6-12 months of Post-Doctoral research.
The concept is to assist the needs of the IDB member countries and their institutions in developing high quality and hi-tech human resources in science and technology areas that they are lacking but crucial for their development.
Benefits
The scholarship covers the following benefits and entitlements:

• All academic expenses
• Living allowances
• Health Insurance
• Round trip air-tickets to and from place of study
• Conference Participation allowance
• Scientific Paper preparation allowance
• Computer allowance (for Ph.D. only)
• Family allowance (for Ph.D. only)

Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must meet the following basic criteria:

• Age not over (a) 35 years for Ph.D. study, and (b) 40 years for Post-Doctoral research;
• Attached to a research/academic/development institution in science and technology in their respective country;
• Must possess the required academic background in the related field of their proposed study/research and have some professional/research experience in the respective field;
• Demonstrate that the research proposal has scientific and technological relevance with the objective of meeting the priority development needs of the country;
• Have good command of the language of the institution of study and the ability to conduct scientific work in it.

How to Apply
Downloaded application form for 3-Year Ph.D. Study or application form for Post-Doctoral Research. The applications must be submitted through the nominating institutions to the Office of the IDB Governor for the country. It is the Office of the IDB Governor that will forward the applications to the IDB and not the individual applicants or the nominating institutions. Applications sent directly to the IDB will not be considered.
Selection procedure
All the applications submitted to the IDB Governor’s Office are to go through the following process:

• Screening by the IDB Governor’s Office to forward to IDB the most eligible applications;
• In-house review at the IDB;
• Scientific and technical evaluation of eligible applications by a panel of external reviewers composed of scientists and experts in their fields.
• Final selection by the IDB.

More Information
Visit the official website: http://www.isdb.org/irj/portal/anonymous?NavigationTarget=navurl://c28c70fde436815fcff1257ef5982a08&LightDTNKnobID=1954576888

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[Singapore] Scholarship for ASEAN Countries, Undergraduate study at the Singapore University

Summary
Scholarships for applicants from ASEAN countries to obtain the respective degrees at Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore or Singapore Management University.
Level: undergraduate
Study in: Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore or Singapore Management University
Application Deadline: – (open in November 2011)
Benefit: full tuition fees, living allowance, One return economy class air ticket
Description
The Singapore Scholarship is a Government to Government Scholarship for students who are citizens of ASEAN member countries (except Singapore) and is for a full-time undergraduate study at the Singapore university (NUS, NTU or SMU).
The Singapore Scholarship is tenable for the minimum period required to obtain the respective degrees at Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore or Singapore Management University. The courses offered by the respective universities under the Singapore Scholarship are indicated in the Singapore Scholarship application form.
A recipient of the Scholarship may not concurrently hold any other Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant or Award without the prior approval of the Singapore Government. There is no bond imposed on the Scholarship by the Singapore Government. The Scholars are expected to return home to contribute to the development of their countries upon graduation.
The scholarship is open to applicants who have not gained admission and are currently not studying at the Singapore Universities.
The scholarship is awarded based on merit. Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, a good command of English and meet the entry requirements for the universities. Shortlisted candidates have to sit for an entrance exam and interview at the respective ASEAN countries except for candidates from Brunei and Malaysia who will only sit for the interview.
Benefits
It covers full tuition fees and a living allowance of S$4,300 (covering meals, transport, textbooks and course materials during school semester) per academic year. In addition, a separate full accommodation allowance based on the room rates at each university or designated hostel will be provided during school semester.
One return economy class air ticket is provided for the Scholar’s passage from his/her home country to Singapore for the duration of studies determined by the Singapore Government. No additional assistance will be provided for other travel expenses.
Eligibility
Citizens of ASEAN member countries (except Singapore) are eligible to apply for the Singapore Scholarship. Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, a good command of English and meet the entry requirements for NTU, NUS and SMU. They are:
Indonesia
- completed Indonesia SMU Ujian Akhir Nasional (UAN) with excellent academic results
- currently undergoing 1st year of undergraduate studies in a local Indonesian university is preferred.
Malaysia
- completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
- completed General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a pass in English and 3 other ‘A’ level subjects
- completed UEC examinations
For other countries, see at http://app.scp.gov.sg/scholareligible.asp
How to Apply
Application for the Singapore Scholarship must be submitted on the prescribed application form (The application form and supporting documents must be of A4 size and printed on one side only). Please contact the Singapore Embassy/ High Commission/Consulate-General in your capital city for a copy of the Singapore Scholarship brochure and application form. For Indonesian applicants, please click http://www.mfa.gov.sg/scp/ApplicationFormForAY11-12_Indon.pdf for a softcopy of the application form for AY 11/12.
Applicants will be required to submit a typed-written essay of about 300-500 words. The essay is an important part of your application.
All supporting documents have to be attached. Those supporting documents that are not in English must have a certified translation in English. Translation and certification of transcripts and academic records have to be done by your educational institutions.
The following documents have to be submitted with the application form:

• High school exam results slip
• University transcripts (if applicable)
• Secondary school exam results slip
• Additional results slip eg. TOEFL, SAT
• Academic awards and extra-Curricular activities certificates for the last four years
• University entrance exam results (if any)
• Copies of the Birth Certificate and Passport

The decision of the Singapore Government on the selection of Singapore Scholarship recipient is final.
Applications must be endorsed and submitted by their respective ASEAN Governments. The relevant agencies to endorse the application are:
Brunei Darussalam
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT)
Indonesia
- Contact Person: Bpk. Drs. Hawignyo
Bureau of Foreign Co-operation
Department of National Education
Gedung C, Lantal 6
Jl Jend. Sudirman
Senayan
Jakarta
Tel No: 001-6221- 571 1144 ext 2603
Fax No: 001-6221- 574 6395
Contact person: Ibu Yun Widiati, SH
Malaysia
- Public Service Department, Training Division OR Respective schools of the applicants
See more at http://app.scp.gov.sg/scholarapply.asp
Application Deadline
Applications for Academic Year 2012/2013 will open in November 2011 (prepare your self!). The academic year for the Singapore universities starts in July/August.
More Information
Interested applicants may wish to visit our website http://www.scp.gov.sg/ for more information on the Singapore Scholarship.
Singapore Scholarship
c/o Technical Cooperation Directorate
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tanglin
Singapore 248 163
Tel: (65) 6379 8000
Fax: (65) 6479 3357
Email: mfa_scp@mfa.gov.sg

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