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Ajinomoto Indonesia is currently offering a full scholarship for those who want to pursue doctoral degree in University of Tokyo, Japan.

Apply for a post graduate scholarship to University Of Tokyo. If you…..

- Are highly interested to pursue an overseas master degree in the field of science and technology: Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Mathematical, Agriculture, IT Sciences (except Medicine & Veterinary Medicine) with minimum GPA 3.50.

- Posses an excellent academic performance and has strong sense of Indonesia nationalism and leadership.

- Completed at least 16 years of formal education (inclusive elementary, junior/senior high school and College) or shall be graduating from College by March 2012.

- Will not be more than 35 years of age by 1 April 2013 and will not be receiving other scholarship.

- Must be in good physical and mental health and have a strong motivation for learning.

- Have the strong desire to learn the Japanese Language & Culture since its proficiency level shall be used as a pre-requisite to majority of the courses for graduate school acceptance

- Pass the screening and selection process in Ajinomoto Indonesia.

- Pass the required grade needed for exams such as Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL), Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

Then you could be the recipient of …..

- JPY 150,000/monthly allowance (maximum for 1 year) for a research graduate school student.

- JPY 180,000/monthly allowance (maximum for 2 years) for a master’s course graduate school student.

- JPY 200,000 airfare coverage (to and from Japan)

- Full coverage of Examination, Admission and Tuition fees.

Types of Ajinomoto Scholarship:

- Master’s Student Program: a. Must be able to pass level 3 (basic level) of Japanese Language Proficiency test. b. Entire program should be finished within two years. c. Should able to submit required documentation to the University of Tokyo for the chosen field of study.

- Research Student Program + Master’s Student Program: a. Must be able to pass level 3 (basic level) of Japanese Language Proficiency test.  b. Entire program should be finished by three years.

Place your accomplished application form in the following documents in a envelope:

- (3) Passport size photos, taken within 6 months

- Certified true copy of Transcript of Records

- Certified true copy of University/College Diploma

- (2) Accomplished Recommendation Form from either University President, Dean or Academic Adviser.

- Documents to be submit: Application Form, Recommendation Form, Field & Study Program Form.

Send all documents to:

PT. AJINOMOTO INDONESIA

Jln. Laksda Yos Sudarso 77-78, Sunter
Jakarta 14350
Attn: CSR Committee
Phone: 021-65304455 Fax: 021-65308119

Not later than March 16th, 2012
(Only short listed eligible candidates will be invited for interview in Jakarta)

Note: Documents submitted will not be returned under any circumstances.

Application Forms, Recommendation Forms, Guideline etc. will be sent by email, please send formal written request to: csr@ajinomoto.co.id

National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) Taiwan is going to promote Taiwan’s higher education; including their international programs and carry out on-site student recruitment with scholarships offering. For students and lecturers who are currently enrolling in the last year of bachelor and master’s degree in UGM respectively, and wish to pursue master and doctoral degree in Taiwan, please bring the following documents:

• copies of latest transcript (original and English version)
• copy of bachelor’s degree certificate (for Master’s Degree applicants) or master’s degree certificate (for Doctoral Degree certificate)
• curriculum vitae in English
• copy of TOEFL certificate
• recommendation letter from your faculty (from dean or your thesis mentor)

to the visitation of NCTU Taiwan held in Ruang Sidang I Rektorat UGM on March 7, 2012 at 9 am. The interview will be held in the same day of the visitation. If you are interested, please register to OIA UGM by phone (0274) 6491833/563974 because the seats are limited.

For more information about the available courses in NCTU, download here. Also visit the NCTU official website for more overview of this university.

The  Graduate Institute in Geneva is currently offering an exchange programme for UGM master students for academic year of 2012-2013.

COURSE OFFERING & ENROLMENT
Full details of our programmes and courses are available from the online course catalogue on our website http://www.graduateinstitute.ch/catalogue-cours
Exchange students have priority on all our courses except for compulsory courses for our regular students and workshops of the Master in International Affairs. Students will be requested to submit a course registration form prior to the beginning of the semester. Changes to course registrations may be made after arrival but will be subject to places available.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application Deadlines
Autumn Semester 2012: 1 April 2012
Spring Semester 2013: 1 November 2012
Application Form: Students are required to complete the application form available on the following page of our website http://www.graduateinstitute.ch/incoming

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English
The minimum requirements for admission are:
TOEFL IBT: 100
IELTS: 7
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English of the University of Cambridge): A-B-C
CAE (Certificate of Advanced English of the University of Cambridge): A-B
The Graduate Institute operates a bilingual policy which provides students with the right to express themselves and submit written work in either English or French in classes, regardless of the language through which the course is taught. While knowledge of the French language will offer students a more extensive range of course choices, it is not a requirement for admission.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Autumn Semester: 17 September 2012 to 21 December 2012
Spring Semester: 18 February 2013 to 31 May 2013

WORKLOAD
Exchanges students are free to choose the number of courses they wish to follow. An average workload for a Graduate Institute student is 5 weekly courses, corresponding to 30 ECTS credits.

STUDENT VISA
Students are required to have a student visa to enter Switzerland. A visa request should be filed with the local Swiss embassy further to the confirmation of admission. Students also need to obtain a residence permit once they arrive in Geneva. Residence permits are issued by the Office Cantonal de la Population (OCP).

HOUSING
Incoming exchange students will receive a list of student residences with their confirmation of admission. The Institute’s new student residence is expected to open in September 2012. Securing suitable accommodation in Geneva can be challenging and students are advised to deal with this issue well in advance of their arrival.

LIVING EXPENSES
1’800CHF – 2’000CHF per month will allow for a modest student lifestyle in Geneva

For more information please contact Exchange Programme Coordinator:
Ms Concepta Canale
Tel. + 41 22 908 5720
exchanges@graduateinstitute.ch

or simply visit The Graduate Institute website at http://graduateinstitute.ch

Panasonic Indonesia is currently offering a master’s degree scholarship for those who want to continue your study in Japan.

Contents of Panasonic Scholarship

1. Assistance Before Arrival in Japan
   Including Application Fee and Entrance Fee Assistance for research student and Air Ticket to Japan will provide before leaving for Japan (details will be forwarded to nominated students later by PSO Indonesia)
2. Scholarship After Arrival in Japan
   The scholarship to be provided after arrival in Japan is described below. The duration of the scholarship is limited 3 years  in accordance with the standard education periods as follows:

   a maximum of 1 year for a research student and 2 years for a master’s course at graduate school. However, the duration of the scholarship is to be shortened accordingly in case where the student’s course of study is less than the standard education period. *Panasonic highly recommends Panasonic Scholarship students (incl. nominated students) to be a research student for 1 (one) year in order for them to improve Japanese proficiency, to contact with Japanese culture and to set the basic direction of future research theme.

   • 2.1 Research Student of Graduate School
     *Basic Scholarship : ¥150,000 per month
     *Tuition Assistance : Actual Amount (a maximum of ¥200,000 to be paid each half year)
   • 2.2 Master’s Course of Graduate School
     In the case where students are able to take master’s courses within one year after arrival in Japan, the scholarship to be paid is as set out below.
     *Basic Scholarship : ¥180,000 per month
     *Entrance Fee Assistance : Actual Amount (a maximum of ¥250,000 to be paid)
     *Tuition Assistance : Actual Amount (a maximum of ¥250,000 to be paid per each half year)

General Eligibility

A privately financed student from Indonesia, who wishes to pursue a master’s course in Japan, should meet the following requirements:

1. Nationality:
   Applicants must be citizens of Indonesia
2. Educational Background etc:
   Applicants must be graduates or pending graduates of universities and have a distinguished academic record and must have completed 16 years of school education or have been accepted as eligible for enrollment at the targeted graduate schools. However, applicants must have completed their bachelor degrees no more than 4 years prior to the date of their arrival in Japan. (with age less than 26 years old in March 2013).
3. Specialization:
   Applicants must major in any one of the science and technology disciplines. (Mathematics, Natural Science, Engineering, Bio-technology, Agricultural, and IT (Information Technology)
   Note: This excludes medical science, pharmacology and dentistry
4. Japanese Language Proficiency:
   Applicants must have adequate proficiency and knowledge in the Japanese language not only for studying at master’s level but also for understanding Japanese culture.
5. Health Conditions:
   Applicants must be medically fit and must be strongly motivated to study in Japan.
6. Others:
   • Applicants must be interested in and have the desire to contribute to the development of Indonesia and to promote friendship between Indonesia and Japan. .
   • o Applicants must obtain a study visa and arrive in Japan by end of March 2013 to attend the award ceremony to be held at Panasonic Headquarters at the beginning of April 2013.
   • Applicants who are receiving or will receive other scholarships including Japanese Government Scholarships are not eligible for the Panasonic Scholarship.
   • Applicants who are already enrolled at graduate schools in Japan at the time of application are not eligible for the Panasonic Scholarship.

Application Procedures

Indonesia Panasonic Office will select Panasonic Scholarship candidates in three phases, as follow :

• PHASE I.
  All candidates must apply through (and only by) electronics application. This first selection will seek a record of the applicants overall data including: biographical information, academic records (GPA), language capabilities, and readiness to enroll master degree program in Japan. The e-application submission will be closed on MARCH 17th, 2012 . In Phase I, 100 (hundreds) applicants will be selected as semifinalist and their names will be announced in MARCH 22th 2012 . via e-mail and website.
• PHASE II.
  Semifinalists will be notified and receive an official application form through login and download from Panasonic Scholarship Indonesia website (user and password will deliver only to 100 (hundreds) Semifinalist later.
  The form will require detailed biographical data, academic report (transcript), an essay of master research proposal, personal recommendations, and Professor acceptance. The semifinalist must submit official application form (item 1 until 5) as mentioned below by mail with deadline on APRIL 30th, 2012.

  Documents to be submitted in Phase II :

  1. Application form (prescribed form No.1)
  2. A letter of recommendation from the dean of the university the applicants graduated from (prescribed form No.2)
  3. Study and research plan in Japan (prescribed form No.3)
  4. Original university transcript (or legalized), photocopy only without legalized unacceptable.
  5. A certified copy of the applicant’s degree

  The committee will selects 12 (twelve) finalists based on documents screening, and mini-thesis or research proposal evaluation.

• PHASE III.
  On June 11th – 12th, 2012 [tentative] all finalists will be invited to attend the Final Selection Stage. The Committee composed of Panasonic Gobel Group of Companies top management, distinguished universities professors, Panasonic Scholarship Inc. Japan, and Training & Recruitment Consultants will interview and evaluate each finalist. The 3 (three) most qualified finalists will be selected to be Panasonic Scholarship Nominees.

For more information please visit Panasonic Scholarship Indonesia website at http://www.panasonicscholarship.com.