Ajinomoto Post-graduate Scholarship for ASEAN International Students 2017

Closing Date 6 March 2016 Ajinomoto Scholarship for ASEAN International Students 2017 Application Guidelines 1. Aims 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. 2. 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, 2017. In principle, the applicant must be able to obtain approval of acceptance as a Postgraduate International Research Student (herein after “Research Student”), from the University of Tokyo and be registered as a Research Student for April 2017 or October 2017. However, the applicant may enroll directly as a master’s course student of some graduate schools in the University of Tokyo. I n 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 2017 or Oct 2017. Applicants must acquire adequate Japanese language proficiency that is required in order to research and study in a master ’s course, when enrolling as a master’s course student of the University of Tokyo. 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. 3. Scholarship Amounts a) Research Student at graduate school: ¥150,000/month (for max. 1 year) b) Master’s course at graduate school: ¥180,000/month (for max. 2 years) c) Examination, Admission and Tuition fees: covered in full d) Airfare to Japan: Provide one way air ticket fro m either of above 5 countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, or Vietnam) to Japan ( economy class flight ticket, in principle ) 4. Number of students to be accepted 1 student from each of 5 countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam) 5. Period of Scholarships Scholarships will be provided for max. 3 years, 1 y ear studying as a Research Student and max. 2 years studying in a master’s course. The scholarship will be suspended when the scholarship recipient fails to p ass the entrance exam for a master’s course within a year after arriving to Jap an if the recipient enters as a Research Student. If the recipient enters as a master’s course student, scholarships will be provided for max. 2 years. 6. Application details of each graduate school of the University of Tokyo Applicants can enroll as Research Students or master’s course student in one of the sciences (except medicine and veterinary medicine) of the graduate schools in the University of Tokyo. Refer appendix 1 for details. 7. Application Deadline Early March, 2016 8. Application Documents Application form (Form 1) and study program (assigned form) Transcript of scholastic record issued by the university or graduate school attended (no photocopies, written in Japanese or English) A letter of recommendation from university president or academic advisor (assigned form. Additional recommendation letter would be accepted) Additional documents (Optional) A copy of documents proving Japanese Proficiency of the applicant, such as JPLT result, certificate of attendance to Japanese higher education facilities and Japanese Training institutions may be considered. Additional documents, TOEFL and GRE, may be required depending on Graduate School the applicant wishing to enroll. The documents submitted shall not be returned under any circumstances. 9. Selection Process 1. 1st Screening The screening will be based on the received documents, such as research activities and study plans, university transcript and the letter of recommendation. 2. 2nd screening The screening for the successful applicants will b e based on the following documents. a) Necessary document required by the Graduate School that the applicant wishing to enroll.-TOEFL Score, etc. (Refer appendix ２ ) b) Certificate of Graduation (or Graduation Letter) or Student Registration Certificate Note: An interview will be held for 2nd selection (in English or in Japanese) 10. Suspension or Termination of Scholarship The scholarship will be suspended or terminated, if any one of the following conditions applies to the scholarship recipient: Ac cording to the circumstances, the scholarship amount already disbursed may be subject to repayment in full or in part: a) False information found in the application form. b) Receives any other scholarship. c) Fails to pass the entrance examination to a University of Tokyo master’s course within one year after arriving to Japan (recipient who enters as a Research Student). d) Fails to arrive in Japan by the appointed date. e) Shows poor academic performance due to absence, lack of desire to study or being unable to keep up research for some reason. f) Has difficulty continuing to study due to illness or other health problems. g) Violates the rules and regulations of the University of Tokyo or Ajinomoto Scholarship Foundation. 11. Selection and Notification 1st Screening Late March – April, 2016 2nd Screening May – July, 2016 Notification of the results July, 2016 Note: The nominated applicants who had passed the 2nd Screening must compile all the necessary documents for applying to University of Tokyo, assigned by each graduate school. (refer appendix 2 “Documents for 2nd Screening and Required documents for applying as a Postgraduate International Research Student to the University of Tokyo”) The accomplished documents are reviewed by faculty council. For the applicants who are requested to enroll in April, the letter of acceptance will be issued in Jan, 2017. They should take all the adequate process, such as visa, for entering to Japan and will enroll in April. In addition, the nominated applicants requested to enroll in October should pay attention to the applying period and the date of issuance of the letter of acceptance, because they differ. Please contact with the graduate school you wish enroll for details. How to Apply? Download all the required forms and appendices for the application of Ajinomoto Post Graduate Scholarship 2017 below: 2017 Appendix 1 2017 Appendix 2 2017 Application Form 2017 Application Guidelines 2017 Field of Study and Study Program 2017 Recommendation Form Send the forms and supporting documents to: AJINOMOTO MALAYSIA BERHAD   Lot 5710, Jalan Kuchai Lama, Petaling   58200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Link: http://www.ajinomoto.com.my

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Scholarship Award by Sri KDU International School

Posted: 02 Feb 2016 03:30 AM PST Closing Date 25 March 2016 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Scholarship Award by Sri KDU International School Sri KDU® International School is an authorised school of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IB World School). The School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at its school campus in Kota Damansara, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a demanding pre-university course of study that gives holders access to the world’s leading universities. It is a comprehensive two-year international curriculum. Students of the programme share an academic experience that emphasizes critical thinking, intercultural understanding and exposure to a variety of points of view. Students are accepted into the Diploma Programme at Sri KDU® in September each year. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Scholarship Award  Sri KDU® International School aims to bring international education to highly motivated students who are able to demonstrate a strong commitment to learning. The Sri KDU® International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Scholarship Award is offered to deserving students aged 16 - 19 years, to provide them the opportunity to develop their potential. Eligibility Outstanding students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK), Private Schools and International Schools are invited to apply for the Sri KDU® International School International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Scholarship Award each year. The selection system is criterion-referenced, and candidates must demonstrate a high level of oral and written proficiency in English. The scholarship award is based on academic and extra-curricular merit and is very competitive. Terms and Conditions  The scholarship award is tenable for the two-year period of candidature of the International Baccalaureate diploma programme. Awards are made for a single year. Recipients will qualify for renewal for the second year when they make satisfactory progress toward completion of the programme. The scholarship covers the registration fee and the tuition fee. However, scholarship recipients are required to pay the deposit as stipulated on the current fee schedule. There will be no bond, except that recipients become active members of the school alumni upon completion of the programme. A recipient of the scholarship award may not concurrently hold any other scholarship. The Scholarship is administered by KDU Smart School Sdn Bhd. How To Apply Applicants are advised to submit their application forms early, preferably a week before closing date. Completed application forms must be received by 5.00pm, Friday 25 March 2016. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Scholarship Award Committee Communications Office (Attention Ms. Chuah Siew Yen) KDU Smart School Sdn Bhd c/o KDU Secondary School No. 7, Jalan Teknologi 2/1 Kota Damansara 47810 Daerah Petaling Selangor Darul Ehsan Send your application by post/courier or hand-deliver it to the address above. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview in April/May 2016. Applicants are advised to note that Incomplete applications will not be entertained. The decision of the Scholarship Committee is final. Link: http://www.srikdu.edu.my