Scholarship Handbook 2012 (College Board Scholarship Handbook)

The book is very helpful if you plan on going through it page by page. In the 21st century with computer technology and search engines I am going to use the my school's scholarship office. It is a nice book to reference and have around.

The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board is composed of more than 5,700 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves 7 million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,800 colleges through major programs and services in college readiness, college admission, guidance, assessment, financial aid, and enrollment. Among its widely recognized programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®), SpringBoard® and ACCUPLACER®. The College Board is committed to the principles of excellence and equity, and that commitment is embodied in all of its programs, services, activities, and concerns.

NTU ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

This is the information on scholarship that can help those who are looking for scholarship information. If you are interested in, you can read more information below:

NTU has established the Nanyang Alumni Fund which is part of the NTU 21st Century Fund. The objective of the Fund is to provide scholarships such as the `Alumni Scholarship´ to alumni and undergraduates who are children or siblings of the University´s alumni. Alumni can apply for the scholarship in relation to any full-time graduate programme conducted by the University. The Alumni Scholarship is administered by the Alumni Affairs Office, Nanyang Technological University.Terms and Conditions

Each scholarship shall be tenable only for the academic year in which it is awarded. The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time, if in the opinion of the Selection Committee, the progress or behaviour of the scholar has not been satisfactory. The value of the award shall be S$3,000 per annum. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and selected by the NTU Scholarship Selection Committee.

How to apply
a) Applications for the Alumni Scholarship for Graduate Studies (Coursework /Research) is only applicable to Alumni of NTU (Alumni of NTU refer to graduates from NTU/NTI/Nantah/ NIE).(b) Application form can be obtained from here
Please visit here for information:
http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/scholarships/Pages/default.aspx

Scholarships for Indonesians

Are you looking for scholarships ? There is another scholarship from the government of Turki for Indonesian students. There are 38 scholarships for students of Higher Education in Indonesia for academic year of 2009-2010. The scholarship covers 5 scholarships for language program, 20 for undergraduate programs, 8 for Master and Doctoral and 5 for research. For more information, please read the information below.
Tawaran Beasiswa Pemerintah Turki Bagi Perguruan Tinggi Indonesia
Selasa, 31 Maret 2009 00:00

DEPARTEMEN PENDIDIKAN NASIONAL
DIREKTORAT JENDERAL
PENDIDIKAN TINGGI
Jalan Raya Jenderal Soedirman Pintu I, Senayan Jakarta 10270
Tel. (021) 57946063 - Fax. (021) 57946062

Nomor : 1163/D5.3/T/2009 24 Maret 2009
Lampiran : 1 (satu) berkas
Hal : Tawaran Beasiswa Pemerintah Turki



Yth. 1. Koordinator Kopertis Wilayah I-XII
2. Pimpinan Perguruan Tinggi Indonesia



Dengan hormat kami sampaikan bahwa, merujuk disposisi Menteri Pendidikan Nasional Republik Indonesia No. 649/MENT/EXT/2009 tanggal 24 Februari 2009 perihal Penawaran Sekolah di Turki, bersama ini dengan hormat kami sampaikan bahwa pemerintah Republik Turki menawarkan 38 beasiswa bagi mahasiswa Perguruan Tinggi Indonesia untuk tahun ajaran 2009-2010. Beasiswa meliputi: 5 beasiswa bagi program bahasa, 20 beasiswa pendidikan tinggi, 8 program S2/S3, dan 5 beasiswa penelitian (informasi dan formulir terlampir ).


Berkenaan dengan hal tersebut, bilamana mahasiswa Perguruan Tinggi Saudara berminat maka mohon formulir terlampir yang telah diisi dapat dikembalikan paling lambat pada tanggal 30 April 2009 untuk Program Bahasa Summer Course dan 15 Juni 2009 untuk program beasiswa lainnya. Dokumen ditujukan kepada Kedutaan Besar Turki di Jakarta dengan alamat: Jl.H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav.1, Jakarta 12950 Telp. (021) 525-6250 / 526-4143 / 522-7440 Fax. (021) 522-6056 / 527-5673 U.P. Menteri Pendidikan Nasional Turki.


Atas perhatian dan kerjasama Saudara, kami ucapkan terima kasih.




Direktur Kelembagaan






Hendarman
NIP. 131601344


Tembusan kepada yth:
1. Dirjen Pendidikan Tinggi (sebagai laporan)
2. Kepala Biro PKLN Setjen Depdiknas


More info please visit: http://www.ditkelembagaan-dikti.net/component/content/article/43-berita/295-tawaran-beasiswa-pemerintah-turki-bagi-perguruan-tinggi-indonesia

Practising Public Scholarship: Experiences and Possibilities Beyond the Academy

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A cross-disciplinary collection of 20 essays describing the journey to public scholarship, exploring the pleasures and perils associated with breaching the town-gown divide.

* Includes contributions from departments of geography, comparative literature, sociology, communications, history, English, public health, and biology
* Discusses their efforts to reach beyond the academy and to make their ideas and research broadly accessible to a wider audience
* Opens the way for a new kind of democratic politics—one based on grounded concepts and meaningful social participation
* Includes deeply personal accounts about the journey to becoming a public scholar and to intervening politically in the world, while remaining within a university system
* Provides a broad prescription for social change, both within and outside the university

The Scholarship of Practice: Academic-practice Collaborations for Promoting Occupational

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The Scholarship of Practice is a model that blends education with practice, dynamically applying theoretical principles of occupational therapy learned in the classroom to their actual clinical practice. This framework is a planned, focused, practice-relevant way to educate students, build a tradition of independent scholarship, consult with community-based organizations, and contribute to best occupational therapy practice. Case studies show how partnerships and collaborative efforts can foster and apply important advances and rehabilitative strategies within communities. Examples of faculty-practitioner partnering at Duquesne University and the approach to scholarship at the University of Illinois are clearly discussed. This cutting-edge compilation of ideas and research is extensively referenced and filled with useful diagrams and tables.

The Scholarship of Practice: Academic-Practice Collaborations for Promoting Occupational Therapy discusses:

evidence-based scholarship

participatory action research

single case study designs

approaches that provide scientific evidence supporting OT services

how theory, models, or frames of reference are modified as a result of practice demands or expectations

best practices in education

continuum of care services

the "New Doors Model" that provides occupation-based services—while providing new opportunities for occupational therapists

the Practice-Scholar Program at Duquesne University

the Concerns Report Method

research on the outcomes of practice that support improved services

creative fieldwork education that engages students in the scholarship of practice

and more!

The Scholarship of Practice: Academic-Practice Collaborations for Promoting Occupational Therapy makes important, enlightening reading for occupational therapists, OT educators and scholars, and graduate students preparing for advanced roles in OT.

The Scholarship Book 12th Edition: The Complete Guide to Private-Sector Scholarships, Fellowships,Grants, and Loans for the Undergraduate (Scholarship

In this new edition-complete with an expanded table of contents and an array of new scholarship sources presented for the very first time-students will find the single most comprehensive listing of private-sector awards offered by a wide range of corporations, unions, trust funds, religious and fraternal organizations, associations, and private philanthropists, all eager to provide them with the financial assistance they need to continue their education.

The Scholarship Book, 12th Edition, is the first and most acclaimed guide to private-sector scholarships, grants, and loans published in America-helping countless students locate, apply for, and receive private-sector financial aid related to every major field of study.

This invaluable resource gives students essential tips for determining which awards they qualify for, helps them write winning essays, applications, and cover letters, alerts them to scams and rip-offs, and provides useful lists of recommended websites and publications.

Winning Scholarships For College, Third Edition: An Insider's Guide (Winning Scholarships for College

A comprehensive guide to finding and winning scholarships from a student who won more than $400,000 for college In this thoroughly revised third edition of Winning Scholarships for College, Marianne Ragins proves that it's not always the students with the best grades or the highest SAT scores who win scholarships. Whether you are in high school, returning to or currently enrolled in college, planning to study abroad, or interested in pursuing an M.B.A., J.D., or M.D., this easy-to-follow guide will show you the path to scholarship success. This is one of the most comprehensive books on winning scholarships available-it reveals where and how to search for funds and takes you step by step through the application process.

The third edition includes information on the 2001 education tax breaks, college savings funds, service scholarships, and many new sources of scholarship money.Written from one student to another, Winning Scholarships for College also includes - hundreds of invaluable resources for uncovering scholarship opportunities - information on using the Internet to make your search easier - an in-depth look at how financial aid packages are prepared - foolproof tips for scoring high on the new SAT and ACT - clever suggestions for writing winning personal essays with examples from Ragins's personal scholarship search

How to Go to College Almost for Free

From Publishers Weekly
While still in high school, Ben Kaplan won more than two dozen merit-based scholarships amounting to more than $90,000 in funds for use at any school. After graduating from Harvard magna cum laude in 2001, he self-published How to Go to College Almost for Free: The Secrets of Winning Scholarship Money, selling more than 65,000 copies out of a custom tour bus dedicated to raising awareness about scholarships. Now reissued, his book offers advice on how to find and win money for college, delivered in an energetic and inspiring voice with broad appeal.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
Kaplan parlayed intelligence, hard work, and creativity into $90,000 of scholarship money, then graduated from Harvard to write a book designed to help others negotiate their way to unencumbered college cash. His guide, self-published in 2000 by Waggle Dancer Press, is now available, totally revised and updated, in this trade paperback edition. Although loosely organized and sometimes repetitive, the book is filled with useful information, beginning with the happy news that merit awards aren't the sole province of gifted athletes and top students. There's also plenty on how scholarships affect college-aid packages, locating and applying for coveted cash, and even handling telephone interviews. Scattered throughout are references to awards and Web sites, including Kaplan's own. Stephanie Zvirin
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Scholarship Reconsidered: Priorities of the Professoriate

Description
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching

Ernest L. Boyer's Scholarship Reconsidered offers a new paradigm that recognizes the full range of scholarly activity by college and university faculty and questions the existence of a reward system that pushed faculty toward research and publication and away from teaching.

From the Inside Flap
"Throughout the country, educators and their critics are renewing the old debate over the faculty's preoccupation with research and its effects on the quality of teaching. On one campus after another, there are stirrings that seem to presage a willingness to think afresh about the criteria that determine tenure and measure the success of faculty careers. Scholarship Reconsidered speaks directly to these issues and should enrich a growing debate that may have important consequences for higher education."—Derek Bok, Harvard University" Scholarship Reconsidered is a thoughtful and welcome addition to a growing conversation about teaching and research in the nation's universities. That conversation too readily evokes a dichotomous relation between two activities, one entailing the production of new knowledge and the other the dissemination of the old. This report from the Carnegie Foundation will, I hope, begin the long task of dispelling this polarity."—Donald Kennedy, Stanford University" Scholarship Reconsidered will provide a vital contribution to improved undergraduate instruction through its recognition of the necessary contribution of ?scholarship teaching.' The report accurately describes the dependence of collegiate instruction on scholarship in a manner which appreciate the strengths of American higher education and shows how to use these strengths to improve it."—Ernst Benjamin, American Association of University Professors" Scholarship Reconsidered is wise and sensible, a welcome constellation of virtues. It will be a greatly influential guide to people who care about teaching and learning in the United States today."—Catherine R. Stimpson, RutgersIn this groundbreaking study, Ernest L. Boyer offers a new paradigm that recognizes the full range of scholarly activity by college and university faculty. He suggests that four general areas of Andeavor be viewed as scholarship: discovery, integration of knowledge, teaching, and serv

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Scholarship Reconsidered: Priorities of the Professoriate

From the Inside Flap
"Throughout the country, educators and their critics are renewing the old debate over the faculty's preoccupation with research and its effects on the quality of teaching. On one campus after another, there are stirrings that seem to presage a willingness to think afresh about the criteria that determine tenure and measure the success of faculty careers.

Scholarship Reconsidered speaks directly to these issues and should enrich a growing debate that may have important consequences for higher education."—Derek Bok, Harvard University" Scholarship Reconsidered is a thoughtful and welcome addition to a growing conversation about teaching and research in the nation's universities. That conversation too readily evokes a dichotomous relation between two activities, one entailing the production of new knowledge and the other the dissemination of the old. This report from the Carnegie Foundation will, I hope, begin the long task of dispelling this polarity."—Donald Kennedy, Stanford University" Scholarship Reconsidered will provide a vital contribution to improved undergraduate instruction through its recognition of the necessary contribution of ?scholarship teaching.' The report accurately describes the dependence of collegiate instruction on scholarship in a manner which appreciate the strengths of American higher education and shows how to use these strengths to improve it."—Ernst Benjamin, American Association of University Professors" Scholarship Reconsidered is wise and sensible, a welcome constellation of virtues. It will be a greatly influential guide to people who care about teaching and learning in the United States today."—Catherine R. Stimpson, RutgersIn this groundbreaking study, Ernest L. Boyer offers a new paradigm that recognizes the full range of scholarly activity by college and university faculty. He suggests that four general areas of Andeavor be viewed as scholarship: discovery, integration of knowledge, teaching, and serv

Blyth Cambridge Scholarships

The Blyth Cambridge Scholarships are funded by Sam Blyth and Blyth Education. Sam Blyth was educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge and The University of Paris and is Chair of Blyth Education in Toronto. The company is the leading provider in Canada of international high school programs. The Blyth Scholarships to Cambridge University provide graduating Canadian high school students, and first year University students, with the opportunity to gain admission and full funding to Pembroke College, Cambridge for their first degree.

The Blyth Cambridge Scholarships are offered annually to Canadian high school graduates who wish to take their undergraduate degree at Cambridge University in England. The successful candidates will be granted admission to Pembroke College at Cambridge, full tuition for three years of undergraduate study, travel costs and a full living allowance.

The Blyth Cambridge Funding Scholarship Program selection process
All applicants will receive notification of their application in Cambridge Blyth Scholarship program, or before 15 October. Short listed candidates will be invited to the regional interview to be held in late October. The successful candidate (s) will be invited to participate in a national interview in early November. Scholarship (s) will be awarded after the interview. The scientist (s) will begin their studies in Cambridge since October. The decision Blyth Cambridge Scholarships Selection Committee will be final and without appeal.

Eligibility
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident (landed immigrant).
- Full time student in their graduating year at an accredited Canadian secondary school or in their first year of university.
- Candidates must have shown academic excellence, intellectual depth, personal integrity and success beyond the high school level. These key requirements should be reflected in their grades and letters of recommendation.

To apply, submit your details here

Additional:

CEGEP students are eligible for the scholarship.
International Baccalaureate students, Advanced Placements students or students that have national success in competitions or university level courses are at an advantage in the competition. Please note that the Blyth Cambridge Scholarship Program will be pleased to offer the AP courses free of charge to any outstanding candidates.

Ph.D Scholarship in Computer Science

The Expertise centre for Digital Media is a research institute of Hasselt University in Belgium. The research team of about 80 people performs scientific research in 3 areas: computer graphics, human-computer interaction and multimedia & communication technology. Hasselt University calls for candidates for the following vacant position (m/f) in EDM:

PhD Scholarship in computer science (2 x 2 jaar)

Scholarship description:
The intended research is situated in the domains of networked virtual environments (NVE) and human-computer interaction (HCI). More specifically, synchronization in scalable networked virtual environments is studied, supporting simulation-based interaction. The investigated synchronization techniques enhance consistency of the status of the virtual environment as presented to all users. Heterogeneous environments (different platforms, I/O devices etc.) are taken into account. Besides synchronization techniques, interaction techniques and the flexibility in their realization play an important role in the envisioned research. Usable multimodal interaction metaphors are designed for individuals as well as groups of users. A division of the users in subgroups is considered for both simulation and interaction between several users in order to enhance performance and social interaction. Further details of the PhD research topics will be determined based on the background and interest of the PhD candidate.

Diploma :
Academic license (4 years), master (5 years) or equivalent diploma in computer science. Students who will complete their studies during the summer, are strongly invited to apply.

Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
Prof. dr. Karin Coninx +32-11-26 84 11, karin.coninx@uhasselt.be
Prof. dr. Kris Luyten +32-11-26 84 11, kris.luyten@uhasselt.be
* Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be

Scholarship Application:
Applicants must use the official application forms which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
or which can be downloaded here

The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Friday, August 1st 2008.

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs (at) uhasselt.be

PhD scholarship for Body Image and Media Students

PhD student for Body Image & Media, Nijmegen, (Gelderland), 32 hours per week Radboud University Nijmegen

Job Description
As a PhD student you will be investigating neurocognitive mechanisms. Visual appearance is an increasingly important factor in the distress experienced by many individuals around the world who fail to meet the beauty standard and body image they have set for themselves. An important factor in this increasing striving for beauty and slimness is the continuous presentation of models with unrealistic, retouched or “photoshopped” features, which represent an unattainable goal for most individuals. The current project is aimed at understanding the cognitive and neural mechanisms through which beauty ideals shape the appraisal of our own bodies and those of others, and why some individuals develop body image disturbances while others remain unaffected. Effects of media on body image will be investigated for old and new virtual media (e.g., looking at effects of real and computer generated models), using a variety of experimental techniques (eye-tracking, ERPs, behaviour, fRMI). The PhD student will participate in the graduate program of the Behavioural Science Institute (BSI), present and publish findings at international conferences and peer reviewed quality journals, and combine scientific findings in a doctoral thesis.

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000

Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract:
Maximum hours per week: 32

Additional conditions of employment:
The candidate will be appointed as a PhD student (0,8 FTE) for a period of five years. The candidate’s performance will be evaluated after 18 months. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 3½ years.

Requirements
Doctorate
Candidates need a Master’s degree in Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Social Psychology, or a related field, and should show a sincere interest in the study of body image and media. A background and experience in conducting psychological experiments (using behaviour, EEG, eye-tracking, and/or neuroimaging techniques) and enrolment in a Research Master’s programme (Behavioural Science or Cognitive Neuroscience or related) are considered an advantage. Candidates need to be proficient in English and must have excellent writing ability.

Organization
Radboud University Nijmegen Faculty of Social Sciences
Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities.
The Behavioural Science Institute studies individual human behaviour as a function of its social and physical contexts. The central goal of the institute is to gain fundamental insight into the causal factors and regulatory processes that govern individual human behaviour. The BSI is an interdisciplinary endeavour aimed at exploring the aetiology of individual human behaviour. The PhD student will participate in the Media and Behaviour Lab group which involves a collaboration between Social Cognition and Developmental Psychopathology programmes of the BSI. The BSI is equipped with extensive lab facilities including eye tracking, EEG, and virtual reality, and has access to neuroimaging facilities (e.g. fMRI) at the F.C. Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging in Nijmegen.

Application
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

dr. Hein van Schie
Telephone number: +31 (0)24 3612575

prof. dr. Rutger Engels
Telephone number: +31 (0)24-3611818
E-mail address: r.engels@pwo.ru.nl

You can apply for this job before 31-08-2008 by sending your application to:

Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
Faculty of Social Sciences/P en O
Postbus 9104 6500 HE Nijmegen
E-mail address: vacancies@socsci.ru.nl

DAAD-Scholarships 2009-2010 for Professionals Postgraduate with Relevance to Developing Countries

DAAD-Scholarships for Selected Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries 2009-2010 is provided by The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) – supports a range of postgraduate courses at German universities which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from Developing Countries (including Indonesia) with further specialised studies.
University graduates who have been working for two years in the public or private sector in technical, economical or agricultural fields, in education or development planning are eligible for these grants. The 42 courses differ in respect to fields of study, language and entry requirements. The age limit for the courses is 32 for Doctoral and 36 years for Master programme.

The funds for these scholarships are provided by the Federal Ministry for Economics Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Due to the limited number of DAAD scholarships for its courses, not all applicants accepted for studies by the German universities can be supported. Therefore, institutions are also encouraged to nominate candidates, whose studies they are willing to finance out of their staff development budget. In this case, an accompanying letter with according statements is necessary for the applicant.
The DAAD supports these selected programmes with a certain quota of scholarships and with financial assistance for a special tutoring system. At the end of the course (programmes run 12 to 36 months, depending on the particular institution) participants can obtain an internationally recognized Master’s or in some courses PhD degree.

Target group: Professionals holding an academic degree and with at least two years of experience in the public or private sector in technical, economical, or agricultural fields, in education or development planning.
Language of instruction : German or English, depending on the degree course.

Application conditions:
- Age limit: 36 years of age at the time of application (for some courses 32 years)
- Academic degree (min IPK 2,75 for Master candidates and 3,00 for Doctoral candidates) and at least two years of professional experience after completing S1 degree.
- Confirmation of employment from the candidate‘s employer in the home country and where possible a guarantee of re-employment upon his/her return to the home country
- Two letters of recommendation of recent date
- A statement of motivation for participation in the postgraduate course with emphasis on the relevance to his/her occupation (1-2 pages)

List of DAAD-Scholarships 2009-2010 Study Programs offered

For postgraduate courses held in English: International TOEFL-Language test of a minimum of 550 points (course at FHTW Berlin 580 points) or IELTS-Test Volume 6.0.

Closing date for applications is 4th September 2008 at the DAAD Jakarta Office

Course Commence: September/October of the following year (preceeding German-language course from April or August).
Course Duration: 12 to 36 months, depending on the postgraduate course (see annex).
Special Remarks:
- Participants in postgraduate courses in which English is the language of instruction receive a scholarship for a two-month intensive German language course.
- Participants in postgraduate courses in which German or German/English is the language of instruction receive a scholarship for a six-month intensive German language course. Please note that the candidates must have certain German language certificate at the time of application.

Form and documents to be submitted
1. DAAD Scholarship Form Application
2. Accompanying documents (PLEASE SET IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER)
a) Curriculum Vitae (please use the europass specimen form at Europass)
b) A Statement of motivation for participation in the postgraduate courses with emphasis on the relevance to his/her occupation
c) Two letters of recommendation of recent date, each from supervisor at your company/institution, and from your previous academic supervisor
d) Confirmation of employment from the candidate’s employer in the home country and where possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon his/her return to the home country
e) Academic Degree Certificate (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/German translation
f) Academic transcript, covering the complete duration of academic studies (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/German translation
g) Secondary School Leaving Certificates/ijazah SMA (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/German translation
h) English language certificate for postgraduate courses held in English request an international TOEFL of a minimum of 550 points (course at FHTW Berlin 580 points) or IELTS-Test Volume 6.0. Please do not submit “prediction TOEFL”. For postgraduate courses held in German: please see the details on the course list. Certain level of German language exam may be required before admission to the course.

Applications must reach DAAD Jakarta Office before the deadline. Any incomplete applications handed in after the deadline can not be taken into consideration.

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN TRIPLICATE

DAAD Jakarta Office
Summitmas I Building 19th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62
Jakarta 12190
Contact person: Endah C. Anggoro
E-mail: Endah@daadjkt.org

Tel.: (021) 520 0870; 525 2807
Fax.: (021) 525 2822
E-mail: info@daadjkt.org

Counseling hours: Monday to Thursday, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm.
You are welcome to make an appointment for personal counseling before you apply.

PhD Scholarship to Study in the Auckland Volcanic Field image

The School of Geography, Geology and Environmental Science at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, invites applications from outstanding students to fill three fully-funded 3-yr PhD positions to study the Auckland Volcanic Field, North Island, New Zealand. These PhD research projects form key components of a major, multi-year integrated research programme with the long-term aim of determining volcanic risk in Auckland.
The Auckland Volcanic Field is a small-scale monogenetic intra-plate basaltic system that has produced about 50 small centres in the form of tuff rings, maars, cinder cones and associated lava flows during its estimated 250 kyr lifetime. The most recent eruption was about 700 years ago, and the field is still considered potentially active.

PhD projects available:

1. Petrology of the Auckland Volcanic Field (AVF)
The volcanology, mineralogy and geochemistry of the AVF has been generally described and this project will focus on detailed studies (mineral chemistry, melt inclusions, isotopes, trace element modelling) which will lead to an understanding of how the mantle yields small scale melts and how these melts become modified during their rise to the surface. The successful applicant will have an interest in volcanic rocks, mineralogy and geochemistry; an ability to apply mathematical models will be an advantage. He or she will be expected to work closely with the PhD candidate working on the complementary project investigating physical controls of monogenetic volcanism.
Research team: Ian Smith (ie.smith@auckland.ac.nz), Colin Wilson, Steve Blake, Jan Lindsay

2. Physical controls on monogenetic basaltic volcanism
This project focuses on developing a quantitative understanding of the physical controls on monogenetic basaltic volcanism. The focus will be on the Auckland Volcanic Field, but suitable ancient analogues will also be targeted. The successful candidate will undertake field investigations to improve the current structural and tectonic model for the Auckland volcanic Field, and determine the relationship, if any, between tectonics and volcanism in this region. From a strong foundation in field observation, the candidate will formulate models for the transport of magma through the crust and test these using numerical simulations. This project provides an opportunity to produce innovative insights into how monogenetic volcanism evolves and varies in both time and space. Applicants for this PhD project should have a strong foundation in structural geology, tectonics and volcanology, and a high level of numeracy. The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with the PhD candidate working on the complementary project investigating the petrology of the Auckland Volcanic Field.
Research team: Julie Rowland (j.rowland@auckland.ac.nz), Colin Wilson, Steve Blake

3. Quaternary crypto-tephra study of sediments in Auckland maars
Auckland Volcanic Field maars contain excellent sequences of laminated lake sediments with numerous tephra layers from local and distant volcanoes, spanning the last 50,000 years. A candidate is needed to construct a tephrostratigraphic record of ash fall based on crypto-tephra (microscopic ash) layers. The purpose is to assess the past frequency and sources of ash fall in Auckland for hazard analysis. The project will involve the extraction and geochemical analysis of glass shards from sediment cores. A background in lake sediment cores; micro-geochemical analysis or tephra studies could be an advantage, but is not required.
Research Team: Phil Shane (pa.shane@auckland.ac.nz), Paul Augustinus, Graham Leonard, Jan Lindsay

Scholarship General information
Each PhD position includes a 3-year stipend of NZ $25,000 per annum (tax free), university fees and research costs (including field and analytical costs, and travel to national and international conferences). Applicants should provide a CV and include contact details of 2-3 referees and a short letter of motivation and research skills. Applications due by 30 September 2008 with an expected start date by December 08.

Applications should be emailed to Jan Lindsay: j.lindsay@auckland.ac.nz For specific information on each project contact the relevant team leader. For general information contact Jan Lindsay.

Kaplan Scholarships 2009 Edition: Billions of Dollars in Free Money for College

Description
Kaplan Scholarships, 2009 Edition features information on programs that offer significant and unrestricted scholarships combined with tips and advice on how to get them. The guide includes:

*A list of scholarships--each worth at least $1,000--that do not restrict to any one school, and do not require repayment of any kind.

*Detailed summaries on each scholarship's financial data, duration of scholarship, eligibility requirements, and application and contact information.

*Expert tips and advice on how applicants should research their options, set a timetable, apply for the best opportunities, and avoid scholarship scams.

About the Author
Kaplan Publishing is one of the nation's top publishers of academic and professional development resources. We publish titles on topics such as test preparation, college and graduate school admissions, academic and career development in the legal, medical, education, and general business fields. Kaplan Publishing is the leading provider of test prep materials for a variety of standardized tests, including the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT, PSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, and more.

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Ph.D Scholarship in Computer Science

Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (EIPRS)

Beasiswa Penelitian Program S2/S3 Pendidikan tahun 2009
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To be eligible to apply for the EIPRS, you must:
1. be an overseas student who is eligible to undertake a higher degree by research candidature within UTS’s areas of research strengths, and

2. be able to commence in full time enrolment for the first time in 2009, unless:
- you commenced your HDR during 2008 but, due to the timing of your applications and subsequent enrolment were not able to apply for the 2008 EIPRS, or

- you have terminated any previous HDR enrolment within six months of commencement
3. not hold a research qualification regarded by UTS as equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree or, if undertaking a Research by Master degree, not hold a research qualification regarded as equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Master’s degree, and

4. not have held an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) scholarship within the two years prior to commencing the EIPRS, and
5. not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition fee is a component under any scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a substantial contribution.

Eligibility for admission
PhD Degree
Applicants shall:
- hold a Bachelor’s degree with First or Second Class Honours, Division 1 or a Master’s Degree by research of the University of Technology, Sydney; or
- possess an equivalent qualification.
In addition, applicants will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of their ability to undertake advanced research appropriate to their PhD program.

Master’s Degree by Research
Applicants shall:
- hold a Bachelor’s Degree of the University of Technology, Sydney; or
- possess an equivalent qualification; or
- submit such other evidence of general and professional qualifications as will satisfy the Academic Board that the applicant possesses the educational preparation and capacity to pursue graduate studies.

English proficiency
Applicants whose formal education was conducted in a language other than English are required to provide evidence of their English language proficiency. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided by the closing dates specified in this information.

Selection criteria
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, research capacity and research potential. The applicant’s intended area of study must be in an area of research concentration of the institution.

Scholarship Application Procedure and Requirements
- You must complete the International Student Postgraduate Application [pdf 74.5kb]. Mark the top of the front page of this form EIPRS Applicant.
- You must also complete the 2009 EIPRS application form[pdf, 46.9kb]

Supporting documents essential for your applications (required for International Student Postgraduate and EIPRS application)

- Research proposal detailing your research objectives, example of your key literature in your area of interest and a broad outline of the sequence and timing of the work that you plan to do;
- Evidence of prior research experience, including work for Bachelor’s Honours or Master theses, consultancies or industry-based research;
- The name of your potential supervisors (or supervisors) at UTS with whom you have discussed your research interest or have agreed to supervise your research project
- Reports from 2 referees, preferably from someone who are familiar with your research interest and who can confirm your capacity to carry out research. Use the the Academic Referee’s Report form (pdf 24kb).
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae including:
Details of any academic prizes gained during your tertiary studies
Details of any work experience (paid or unpaid) relevant to your proposed research project
Details of publication in academic or peer reviewed journals, published books or chapters of books
Details of patents achieved or any other output, for example, exhibited works (if applicable)

All supporting documents must be properly certified, these include:
- English proficiency test results
- Copies of degree(s) awarded and full academic transcript(s) showing the subjects studied, the marks obtained and an explanation of the grading system must be provided
- For documents not in English, the original language documents and an official translation must also be certified

Photocopies that are not certified will not be accepted.
Documents certified by a Justice of Peace will not be accepted.

Closing Date
1 September, 2008 at 5.00pm.
All application requirements must be received by the closing date.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
- Late applications will not be considered
- Faxed applications will not be considered
It is in your interest to apply as early as possible

If you apply early and you are missing any documents you will be notified of this by UTS International and will have still have adequate time to supply the required documents before the deadline of the EIPRS application.
Applications must arrive at the address nominated on the application form by the due time on the due date. Merely posting the application by the due date is not acceptable.

Acknowledgement of receipt of EIPRS applicaton
An email acknowledgement of receipt of your EIPRS application will be sent to you when received by UTS international.

Notification of the outcome
Eligible applicants will receive email notification of the outcome of their EIPRS in late November 2008.

- Local students selected for AFS Scholarships

Humboldt Beacon

The AFS Intercultural Programs Northwest Area Team recently announced that three local students have been selected to receive scholarships for their international exchange programs.

The students selected are Kira Tangney of Arcata who will go to the Dominican Republic for one year, Pavlina Crawley of Kneeland who will go to Ecuador for one year and Rose Southard of McKinleyville who will spend one year in Egypt.

The scholarship money was raised locally and the selected students are expected to return to their community following their exchange to share their experiences and support other exchange students.

AFS-USA has been working toward a more just and peaceful world for over 60 years by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global partnership that includes thousands of volunteers.

AFS also needs people who are interested in becoming volunteer liaisons to work locally with families and their hosted students. Those interested in learning more about hosting or volunteering with AFS can find out more by visiting www.afs.org/usa/hostfamily.

Source: http://www.humboldtbeacon.com/local/ci_9487067

- PhD Student: Integrating MEMS resonators with CMOS (08/157)

The Department of Electrical Engineering of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science comprises of 250 faculty staff and app. 500 students. It offers a BSc programme in Electrical Engineering and an MSc programme in Electrical Engineering with 5 specialisations (Microsystems and Microelectronics, Measurement and Control Engineering, Telecommunication Networks, Biomedical Engineering and Embedded Systems) and contributes to the MSc programmes of Mechatronics and Nanotechnology. Research is directed toward signal processing, transmission and storage. The Department is characterized by a large number of contacts with government institutions, European Union and industry.

More information here.