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Ajinomoto Scholarship for ASEAN International Students 2011 Application

Ajinomoto Scholarship for ASEAN International Students 2011 Application


This program enables students from five ASEAN countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam) wishing to enroll in a master’s course (major in one of the sciences) at the University of Tokyo, to secure scholarships before their arrival in Japan. It aims to cultivate individuals capable of leading Asia in the twenty-first century and to contribute to the development of Asia and the world as well as to mutual understanding between these countries and Japan

Eligibility
Applicants who wish to enroll in a master’s course and major in one of the sciences (except medicine and veterinary medicine) at the University of Tokyo and who fulfill the following requirements and qualifications.

Applicants must be citizens of Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, or Vietnam.
Applicants must have graduated or be expected to graduate with an excellent academic record (with 16 years of education completed or expected to be completed) and must receive the recommendation of their university president or academic advisor or be otherwise qualified to enroll in the University of Tokyo.
Applicants must be under the age of 35 on April 1, 2011.
In principle, the applicant must be able to obtain approval of acceptance as a Postgraduate International Research Student (hereinafter “Research Student”), from the University of Tokyo and be registered as a Research Student for April 2011 or October 2011. However, the applicant may enroll directly as a master’s course student of some graduate schools in the University of Tokyo.. In that case, the applicant must be able to obtain approval of enrollment from the University of Tokyo and be registered as a master’s course student for Apr 2011 or Oct 2011.
Applicants must have adequate Japanese language proficiency to study as a master’s course student of the University of Tokyo (Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 or equivalent). Applicants must be able to pass at least Level 3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (hereinafter “JLPT”) in a test administered no later than December 2010 (candidates wishing to enter as a master’s course student) or December 2011 (candidates wishing to enter as a Research Student). However, applicants who wish to enroll in “Information, Technology, and Society in Asia course (hereinafter “ITASIA”)” of Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies does not require above Japanese language proficiency.
Applicants must apply from the above 5 countries and be able to attend selection procedures when necessary.
Applicants must be in good physical and mental health and have a strong motivation for learning.
Applicants must not be receiving other scholarships.
Scholarship Amounts

Research Student at graduate school: ¥150,000/month (for max. 1 year)
Master’s course at graduate school: ¥180,000/month (for max. 2 years)
Examination, Admission and Tuition fees: covered in full
Airfare (to and from Japan): covered up approximately to ¥200,000 (equivalent amount for economy class ticket. Actual amount in principle)
Number of students to be accepted
1 student from each of 5 countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the
Philippines, and Vietnam)

Application Deadline March 31, 2010

For more information, please visit www.ajinomoto.co.th/th/infonews/detail.php?ContentID=%2042

Guidelines for the application (both Thai and English), application form and other information can be downloaded at www.ajinomoto.co.th/upload/infonews/download/42-7775-0.zip

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Scholarships at Boston University School of Management
Boston, SUA
Scholarship / Financial aid: the maximum scholarship package will be
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Date: three-semester program
Deadline: undefined
Open to: international students
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Humane Studies Fellowships
George Mason University, USA
Scholarship / Financial aid: available
Date: the 2010-2011 academic year
Deadline: December 31st, 2010
Open to: international graduate and undergraduate students
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Netherlands Fellowship Programme
University of Twente, The Netherlands
Scholarship / Financial aid: everything is covered
Date: 2011
Deadline: 1st October 2010
Open to: international students
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PhD Scholarship Position in Immunobiology Group
Barcelona, Spain
Scholarship / Financial aid: undefined
Date: undefined
Deadline: 30 September 2010
Open to: applicants which have a good diploma or MSc degree in biology,
biochemistry or related fields
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Research Internship at UN University
Helsinki, Finland
Scholarship / Financial aid: travel grant, insurance and a stipend to cover
living expenses
Date: 2-6 months (2010-2011)
Deadline: 30 September each year
Open to: applicants enrolled in a PhD programme
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Erasmus Mundus Master in Advanced Clay Science
France / Portugal / Greece / Canada / Brazil
Scholarship / Financial aid: up to 48 000 EUR for two-years program
Date: 2011-2013
Deadline: 31st December 2010
Open to: third country students and researchers
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Faculty for the Future Program | Supporting Women in Science
Worldwide
Scholarship / Financial aid: USD 25,000 to 50,000 per year offered
Date: 2011
Deadline: November 30th 2010
Open to: women from developing and emerging economies
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Master Scholarships in Early Childhood Education and Care at IMEC Erasmus
Mundus
Norway / Malta / Ireland
Scholarship / Financial aid: 20 scholarships available
Date: 2 years
Deadline: 1st November 2010
Open to: teachers, educators, counselors, leaders
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UC International Student Undergraduate Scholarship 2011
University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Scholarship / Financial aid: scholarships offered
Date: 1 year
Deadline: 1st October 2010
Open to: international students
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Conferences - No fee conferences

4th IC-EpsMsO 2011
Athens, Greece
Scholarship / Financial aid: none
Date: 6-9 July, 2011
Deadline: October 4th, 2010
Open to: scientists and engineers from the academic, scientific engineering
and industrial sector
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