[Australia] Equity Bursary at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Bursary for domestic and international students at Queensland University of Technology, Australia 2012.
The Equity Scholarships Scheme helps low-income students with the costs of students life. The scheme targets students who face significant financial barriers to, and helps them to succeed by allowing them to devote more time and attention to their studies.
The scheme is funded through the Learning Potential Fund, as well as funds from QUT and the Commonwealth Government.
The Learning Potential Fund is supported by donations from graduates, staff, and friends of the university, and was established to assist low-income students.
What you receive
You’ll receive $1000 for one year, to assist you with living and study expenses.
You are guaranteed to receive this bursary if: you have been admitted through the Q-Step Scheme, you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student and have applied for the QUT Equity Scholarships Scheme.
Application dates
Closing date: 14 November 2011
Eligibility details
You must be:

• from a low-income background
• experiencing financial hardship.

We also take personal hardship into consideration.
You may be eligible even if you’re not eligible for Commonwealth scholarships.
The bursary is not available for:

• visiting students
• cross-institutional students
• QUT International College students.

How to apply
Applications for semester 1, 2012 will open in August 2011.
Please include:

• individual financial details
• family financial details
• any documentation that shows financial hardship
• evidence of personal hardship.

Mark your application ‘private and confidential’ and submit to the Equity Scholarship Scheme.
Visit the university website for more scholarship information and application:
http://www.qut.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships-and-prizes/equity-bursary

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[USA] Fujitsu Scholarship - East-West Knowledge Leaders Program

Overview
Fujitsu Limited established the Fujitsu Scholarship Program in 1985 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its founding. The aim was to provide the opportunity for people from the Asia-Pacific region to contribute to the region through studying different values, cultures, and global business. This has been a Fujitsu`s key initiative for deepening the relationships between the countries and citizens of the Asia-Pacific region. This scholarship has since enabled 420 professionals from 18 countries to study cross-cultural management at JAIMS, the Japan-America Institute of Management Science, in Hawaii, U.S.A.
The Fujitsu Scholarship provides full financial assistance for postgraduate education and cross-cultural management training in the East-West Knowledge Leaders Program (EWKLP) at JAIMS. The EWKLP has a three-month curriculum, which synthesizes the best practices of both the East and West. The participants will sharpen their global management knowledge and skills, and build the confidence necessary for success in global business situations. Selected Fujitsu Scholar will attend the EWKLP beginning in April 2012, followed by a week-long Japan Portion.
Qualifications
To apply for the Fujitsu Scholarship, you must meet the qualifications for both Fujitsu Scholarship and EWKLP as follows.
1. Education
A bachelor`s degree or a degree equivalent to a four-year standard baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a regionally or nationally accredited institution
2. G.P.A.
Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
3. Experience
A minimum of three years of relevant full-time work experience (five years preferred) at the time of application
4. Language
A minimum TOEFL score of 577/233/90 (paper/computer/Internet), TOEIC score of 750, or IELTS overall band test result of 6.5 or higher from tests taken between December 2009 and November 2011.
The following applicants are exempt from submitting an English proficiency test score:

• Applicants whose native language is English and who are from either the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, or Singapore.
• Applicants who hold a bachelor`s or advanced degree within the last five years from an accredited or recognized college or university in the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, or Singapore.

5. Country
Applicants must be a resident of the state of Hawaii, U.S.A., or a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam.
Applicants who are residents of the State of Hawaii will be requested to prove Hawaii residency. For details, refer to Definition of Hawaii Residency
Scholarship benefits and conditions
Bnenefits
The Fujitsu Scholarship benefits include tuition and fees for the EWKLP program. Other benefits, which vary in amount each year, are also included.
Tuition and Fees for the EWKLP
Stipend Toward Living Expenses *
*Applicants from the following countries/areas are not eligible to receive the monthly stipend: Australia, Hawaii, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.
Airfare:
Fujitsu Ltd. will provide a round-trip air ticket to cover transportation from the participant`s home country to Honolulu, and back. The selection of the air carrier and travel agent, including itinerary, is at the discretion of Fujitsu Ltd. In the event the participant wishes to change and/or expand the route and/or the period of stay, Fujitsu Ltd. reserves the right to withhold the original ticket.
Health Insurance:
Fujitsu Ltd. will provide medical insurance that covers a portion of the participant`s medical expenses during the program period. The participant pays all medical expenses not covered by the medical insurance. The selection of the medical insurance plan is at the discretion of Fujitsu Ltd.
Housing Arrangements:
JAIMS will assist in locating appropriate housing in Honolulu for all participants. Fujitsu Ltd. will provide and pay for participant accommodations in Japan.
Visa Arrangements:
When applicable, participants will be assisted in obtaining the F-1 Student visa to enter the U.S. EWKLP participants will be assisted with the appropriate visa to enter Japan, if necessary. The expense of obtaining the visa is the financial responsibility of the participant
How to Apply
To apply for the Fujitsu Scholarship, follow the steps listed below:
Application Process
1. Check Eligibility
Check your qualifications for Fujitsu Scholarship.
2. Fill Out Application Forms
Download PDF Fujitsu Scholarship Application Packet (1.2MB / A4)
If you are unable to download, contact Fujitsu`s local affiliated office.
3. Prepare Application Documents
Prepare application documents.
The necessary documents are as follows.

• Fujitsu Scholarship Application Form
  (including the essay and work experience information on separate sheets of paper)
• Two Recommendation Forms
• EWKLP Application Form
• Copy of TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS score report
  Valid test dates are between December 2009 and November 2011.
• Original Official Academic Transcripts
  Official academic transcripts must be sent directly from all academic institutions attended to the Fujitsu Hawaii Representative Office.

4. Submit Application Documents
Submit all application materials to:
Fujitsu Hawaii Representative Office
c/o JAIMS
6660 Hawaii Kai Drive
Honolulu, HI 96825
U.S.A.
Application Deadline : November 30, 2011
Prepare application documents.

• All documentation must be received by November 30, 2011.
• Applicants who fail to submit all documents by the due date cannot be considered.
• Submitted application documents will not be returned to applicants.

Selection Process
1. Initial Screening
Initial screening is based on the strength of the application, which includes meeting the admission qualifications.
2. Interview
Applicants who pass the initial screening will be contacted for an interview at a designated date in December 2011. Applicants should be residing in their respective countries of citizenship (or in Hawaii for Hawaii residents) at the time of their interview.
3. Selection of recipients
a. Final selection will be determined by Fujitsu Limited.
b. Selection is based on English proficiency (for non-native speakers of English), work experience, motivation, goals as expressed in the essay and interview, academic performance, and test scores. A key factor is the individual`s commitment to contributing to the mutual understanding and cooperation between countries and to the development of his/her home country. However, no single attribute outweighs others in the selection process, and strengths in one area may be used to offset weaknesses in another
http://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/responsibility/community/scholarship/

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[Italy] Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship 2012 for Developing Countries

Overview
Bioversity International established the Fellowship Fund in 1989 to commemorate Academician Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilov`s and Sir Otto Frankel`s unique contributions to plant science. To date, 37 outstanding young scientists from 24 developing countries have been supported.

This year`s Vavilov-Frankel Fellowships call focuses on the following themes:

• Gene discovery in crop wild relatives.
• Use of plant genetic resources for adaptation to progressive climate change.
• Facilitating better use of genebank materials.
• Researching neglected and underutilized species for food and nutrition security.
• Policy research in support of the implementation of the International Treaty for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
• Applying economics to agrobiodiversity conservation, sustainable use and policy analysis.
• Farmer, trader and market strategies for adding value to crop diversity.
• Management of plant diseases through a better understanding of host-pathogen interactions and co-evolution.

Study Subjects: Biophysical, economic and social themes, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering, Mineral Survey, etc.

Eligibility

• Applicants should be nationals of low income and lower-middle income countries, according to the Human and Income Poverty Index.
• Applicants should be no more than 35 years of age.
• Applicants should hold at least a Master`s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.

Conditions
All applications must address one of the Research Themes:

• Gene discovery in crop wild relatives.
• Use of plant genetic resources for adaptation to progressive climate change .
• Facilitating better use of genebank materials.
• Researching neglected and underutilized species for food and nutrition security .
• Policy research in support of implementation of the International Treaty for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture .
• Applying economics to agrobiodiversity conservation, sustainable use and policy analysis.
• Management of plant diseases through a better understanding of specific host-pathogen interactions and co- evolution.
• Farmer, trader and market strategies for adding value to crop diversity.

For more information about Research Themes.

Fellowship
Bioversity International announces two Fellowships, for up to US$ 20,000 each, which will be available for 2012 to carry out research, from 3 to 12 months, on a wide range of biophysical, economic and social themes related to the conservation and use of of genetic resources in developing countries. Multi-disciplinary research is particularly encouraged. The fellowships are intended to cover travel, stipend for living expenses, bench fees, materials, insurance, conference participation and publications.

They can be held concurrently with other sources of support. If applying to the Pioneer-supported Fellowship, research work proposed may be carried out in any country outside the applicant`s home country. If applying to the GRDC-supported Fellowship, research must be carried out at an Australian research institute or at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center – CIMMYT or at the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas – ICARDA (International Agricultural Research Centers of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, CGIAR).

How to apply
You must send:

• Cover letter
• Completed application form
• Full curriculum vitae (with a list of publications)
• Research proposal prepared following the Guidelines
• Letter of acceptance from the proposed host institute
• Letter of support from an institute in a developing country (preferably the home institute) which should specify why the research is important to the institute and should also identify the support that will be provided to the applicant upon return.

Applications should be submitted in English, French or Spanish by 6 November 2011.

Applications should be sent to:
Vavilov-Frankel
Fellowships
Bioversity International
Via dei Tre Denari 472/A
00057 Maccarese, Rome
ITALY
Fax: +(39) 0661979661
E-mail: VFF-2012@cgiar.org

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[Austria] NDU Master`s Scholarships in Interior Design at NDU Service Center

Overview
In cooperation with Vienna-based newspaper "Die Presse", the Economic Chamber of Lower Austria grants one full-ride-scholarship and one half-ride-scholarship for NDU`s master`s degree course in Interior Design & 3-D-Design with a total value of 21,000 EUR.

Already in June the New Design University had drawn attention to its master`s degree course in Interior Design & 3-D-Design with an innovative campaign. In the campaign, the question "Interior design?" was answered with seemingly far-off pictures for instance showing the Oval Office or an antiquated class room.

The NDU is developing a new society-focussed understanding of interior design, which conveys the construction of rooms to students in a complex future-oriented way, fusing practical use and groundbreaking theoretical approaches.

The master`s degree in Interior Design & 3-D-Design—a study course which is unique in Austria—will concentrate on educational architecture for the next two years, in particular university building. In a dialogue between theory and practice, accompanied by renowned lecturers, the research task is to develop new scenarios for research and teaching.

Those interested should send their application documents:

• CV,
• informative letter of motivation (A4) and a
• formulation of project idea or draft of a future teaching situation (in pdf format)

to stipendium@diepresse.com

The most promising applicants will be invited to a hearing/presentation of their projects. The scholarships for the master`s degree course (beginning scheduled for October 2011) are awarded by a jury. The full-ride-scholarship is awarded to the first place, the half-ride-scholarship to the second place.

Contact:
NDU Service Center
Mariazeller Straße 97
3100 St. Pölten
Austria
tel: +43 2742 / 890-2418
fax: +43 2742 / 890-2413

office@ndu.ac.at
www.ndu.ac.at

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Panasonic Scholarship 2012

Panasonic Scholarship provides promising students from these countries a good opportunity to do research in universities in Japan and enable them to contribute to the development of their countries and to promote friendship between these countries and Japan in the 21st Century.
In 2011, Panasonic Scholarship Co. Ltd., Panasonic Corporation, in cooperation with Panasonic Group of Companies in Indonesia are very excited to offer the Panasonic Scholarship for Year 2012. We are happy to announce that, the Panasonic Scholarship Program is now open to the graduate students from Natural Science & Mathematics, Engineering, Bio-Technology [Agricultural], and Information Technology.
For a privately graduate students from Indonesia who applied the program in Indonesia and selected as nominated, Panasonic Scholarship shall provide award totally up to 8 Million Yen per-person for 3 years Master course at a University in Japan.

About Panasonic Scholarship
In commemoration of its 80th anniversary in 1998, Panasonic Corporation decided to launch Panasonic Scholarship Program to invite graduate students from Asian countries including Indonesia to pursue a master’s course in Japan. This scholarship provides promising students from these countries a good opportunity to do research in universities in Japan and enable them to contribute to the development of their countries and to promote friendship between these countries and Japan in the 21st Century.
Panasonic Scholarship will be provided for three years start from April which covers: Year One — Enrollment as research students in universities in Japan and Japanese-language training in Japanese-language institutes Year Two & Three — Register and complete master’s course in Japan. The entire period shall not exceed three years in any circumstances. The scholarship will be terminated if a scholarship recipient fails to gain admission to a university in Japan within one year after arrival in Japan.

What contents of Panasonic Scholarship?
This scholarship provides funding assistant for selected candidates.
Year One, Research Student

1. Basic Scholarship/ Monthly Allowance : ¥150,000 per month.
2. Arrival Allowance : ¥200,000 will be paid to successful applicants in March.
3. Tuition Fee Assistance* : Tuition Assistance Actual Amount (a maximum of ¥200,000 to be paid each half year).

Year Two & Three, Master Course in Graduate School

1. Basic Scholarship/ Monthly Allowance : ¥180,000 per month .
2. Entrance Fee Assistance Actual Amount (a maximum of ¥250,000 to be paid).
3. Tuition Fee Assistance : Tuition Assistance Actual Amount (a maximum of ¥250,000 to be paid per each half year)

Visit the official website, Panasonic Scholarship:
Homepage: http://panasonicscholarship.com/
e-Application Panasonic Scholarship: http://www.panasonicscholarship.com/content/view/23/23/

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Macquarie University International Scholarship (MUIS) for Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Macquarie University has one of the most generous scholarship programs in the country, and provides opportunities each year to many students to undertake studies at Macquarie University.
Macquarie University International Scholarship – Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Full Scholarship) and Merit (Partial Scholarship)

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Masters Degree Scholarships – Museum Studies, Opent to UK/EU and International Applicants, University of Leicester, UK

Masters Degree Scholarships – Museum Studies
The University of Leicester School of Museum Studies offers a vibrant and dynamic research environment for postgraduate study.

School/Department: School of Museum Studies
Funding Availability: 8 x £1,000 Masters Degree Scholarships (Open to UK/EU and International Applicants)

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Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS), Australia

The University of Melbourne
Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS)

The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne. MIRSs are funded by the University with each faculty having a limited number to award.

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