UNESCO/Poland Fellowships

With a view to promoting human resource capacities in the least developed countries (LDCs) and to enhancing international understanding and friendship among nations and the people of Poland, the Polish National Commission for UNESCO and the AGH International Promotion Centre for Technology and Engineering Education (AGH IPCTEE) under the auspice of UNESCO & AGH University of Science and Technology (Krakow), are placing at the disposal of UNESCO fifteen (15) fellowships of a six months duration starting on 1 October 2010 for the benefit of Member States listed in Annex I of the announcement letter. Beneficiaries of these fellowships will be given the opportunity to undertake an individual research programme in the field of Science and Technology.

Details regarding the fellowships offered and the criteria of selection are listed below. The Polish authorities will make the final decision.


A. FIELD OF RESEARCH ( for more detailed information, please see Annex III of the announcement letter)

1. Two (2) fellowships: Advance Ceramic Materials; Field of research: ceramic, Material Engineering, Material Engineering Education;

2. One (1) fellowship: Assessment of geotouristic values of selected geological objects; Field of research: Geotourism;

3. Two (2) fellowships: Availability problems in transportation systems and devices; Field of research: Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Safety Education

4. Two (2) fellowships: CO² Sequestration into deep saline aquifers; Field of research: Petroleum Engineering, Hydrogeology, Petroleum Geology, Mechanics;

5. One (1) fellowship: Comparison of copper polymetallic mineralization from selected sites in NW Botswana and Poland; Field of research: Economic Geology;

6. One (1) fellowship: Diverging Patterns of European Culture in the Globalizing World; Field of research: Sociology and socio-cultural anthropology;

7. One (1) fellowship: Drilling Methods of Ground Modification; Field of research: Geoengineering;

8. Two (2) fellowships: Intelligent control system and devices of operation transportation devices; Field of research: Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Transport Education;

9. Two (2) fellowships: Material handling system and devices – transportation in manufacture; Field of research: Transportation, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Transport and Logistic;

10. One (1) fellowship: Reservoir geophysics for hydrocarbon and water prospection; Field of research: Geology Geophysics and Environmental Protection, Mechanics.


B. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Please see Annex III of the announcement letter for a detailed explanation of requirements for each programme (as they vary from one another).

C. FACILITIES OFFERED BY THE POLISH AUTHORITIES

(i) Free tuition;
(ii) Monthly allowance of 1350 PLN zlotys (approximatively US$ 450) corresponding to the salary of a local junior research fellow. Thus, all living expenses in Poland are to be borne by the fellows with this allowance; and;
(iii) An installation allowance of 1350 PLN zlotys to be paid upon arrival.

No provision to finance or lodge family members is made.

At the end of the research studies, the beneficiaries will receive a certificate attesting to their attendance at the host institution.

D. FACILITIES OFFERED BY UNESCO

(i) International travel expenses: (at the most economical rate) from the beneficiary’s country to Poland and return will be covered by UNESCO under its Regular Programme Budget.

(ii) Health insurance for fellowship beneficiaries who are declared medically fit: UNESCO fellowship holders may be covered by a special accident/ health insurance policy, taken out by the Organization for the duration of the fellowship. The costs of the health insurance is subscribed to and covered by UNESCO* on behalf of the fellows.

* ONLY THE TWO SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SEND TO THE FELLOWHIPS DEPARTMENT PROGRAMME SECTION A COMPLETE MEDICAL DOSSIER, THE PRESCRIBED FORM OF WHICH WILL BE SENT ALONG WITH THE LETTER OF AWARD.

E. VISA

Selected fellows from countries where there are Polish Embassies or Consulates will have to obtain their entry visa in the country prior to their departure. Fellows from countries where no such Embassy/ Consulate exists must secure their visa through the nearest Embassy of Poland.

UNESCO/POLAND provide no allowance to defray passport and visa expenses and the selected beneficiaries will have to secure themselves their own visa.

F. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FILES

One candidature per invited Member State. Original applications in duplicate must be channelled through the National Commission for UNESCO of the candidate’s country and reach Mr. Ali Zaid, Chief, Participation Programme and Fellowships Section, by 15 June 2010 at the latest. An advance copy of the application may be sent by fax (33.1) 45.68.55.03. Applications should have imperatively the following attachments in DUPLICATE:

(i) UNESCO fellowships application forms, duly completed in English;
(ii) Two photographs attached to the applications (4x6 cm);
(iii) Certified copies (in English) of Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree obtained; and,
(iv) The UNESCO certificates of language knowledge, duly completed by a relevant authority, if the mother tongue of the candidate is not English.

Deadline: 15 June 2010 at the latest

IMPORTANT

It is the National authority’s responsibility to ensure that all candidates are duly informed of the above conditions prior to the submission of applications.

Files which are incomplete or which are received after the deadline as well as candidatures that do not fulfil the requirements will not be taken into consideration.

Only the selected candidates will receive a letter through their respective National Commissions for UNESCO.

Click here to download UNESCO - Poland Anouncement

Contact detail: a.zaid@unesco.org
Moreinfo: http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=44658&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html


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Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy
Bachelor of Business Administration in Asia Pacific Management
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Humphrey Fellowship
The Humphrey Fellowship Program provides a year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries throughout the world. Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or private sector.
Each year approximately 200 Fellows funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State engage in non-degree study and related professional experiences at selected American universities. Started in 1978, the program now has a network of over 4,000 alumni in 157 countries around the world working to improve their communities and the lives of those in need.
Fellows are placed at one of eighteen American universities chosen for excellence in relevant Humphrey fields and for the resources and support they offer Humphrey Fellows. The host campus selection process is open to all universities. This year’s university competition is in the field of Substance Abuse Education, Treatment, and Prevention.
The fellowships are granted competitively to both public and private sector candidates with a commitment to public service in the fields of:

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Agriculture and Rural Development
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Communications/Journalism
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Economic Development
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Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
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Finance and Banking
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Higher Education Administration
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HIV/ADIS Policy and Prevention
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Human Resource Management
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Law and Human Rights
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Natural Resources and Environmental Policy, and Climate Change
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Public Health Policy and Management
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Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
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Substance abuse education, treatment, and prevention
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Teaching of English as a Foreign Language
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Technology Policy and Management
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Trafficking in persons policy and prevention
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Urban and Regional Planning


To be eligible, applicants must have the following qualifications:

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Demonstrate commitment to public service and potential for advancement in their professions.
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A minimum of five years of professional experience commensurate with the type of study and training experience they seek and should be policy rather than research or technically oriented.
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Completed a university degree program requiring at least four years of full-time study in order to qualify for admission to U.S. programs of graduate study.
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Proficiency in both written and spoken English with a minimum TOEFL test scores of 525 paper-based or 71 Internet-based. Candidates with lower scores may be nominated for the Long Term English Training.
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Demonstrate the required experience, skills, and commitment while also indicating how they can benefit from this program in ways that they have not already experienced.

The Humphrey Fellowship grants provide round-trip transportation to the United States, tuition fees and living expenses for full-time study. Grant provisions do not include financial support for dependents.

Application forms at http://apply.embark.com/student/humphrey/fellowship/

Moreinfo: http://humphreyfellowship.org

Applicants need to create new account and follow the instructions outlined in this website before completing the application forms and other supporting documents.

Cambodia Applicants who do not already have an official TOEFL score of 525 or above should plan to take the TOEFL Institutional Testing Program (ITP) on June 19 at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Registration for the ITP is available through the Educational Advising Center at RUPP from Monday-Friday, with a registration deadline of June 14. Please contact Mr. Hang Chanthon for registration of the ITP at 023-884-320. contact Mr. Chau Sa at 023-728-248; email: chaus@state.gov


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Ananda Setiyo Ivannanto

A Wing International
Media and Public Relations Executive
Global Business Development Department
http://www.awing-i.com

Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy
Bachelor of Business Administration in Asia Pacific Management
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
http://www.apu.ac.jp

"I help, therefore I exist"
"I serve, therefore I exist"

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Link : http://www.sampoern aeducation. ac.id/en/ program.php


BEASISWA SAMPOERNA SCHOOL of EDUCATION

Sampoerna Foundation (SF) selalu kosisten bahwa Pendidikan yang bekualitas harus dapat diakses oleh semua, untuk itu Program Beasiswa SF akan mendukung sebagian besar dari murid Sampoerna School of Education (SSE). Beasiswa ditujukan untuk siswa dengan kemampuan akademik yang terbaik. SSE diharapkan dapat menciptakan kesempatan yang sama bagi generasi muda untuk mendapatkan Pendidikan yang bermutu.


1. PILIHAN PROGRAM STUDI

* Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika
* Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris


2. PERSYARATAN UMUM

Persyaratan umum ini berlaku bagi para mahasiswa yang mengikuti seleksi masuk baik melalui jenis pembiayaan reguler dan non reguler (beasiswa dan/atau bantuan finansial lainnya)

a. Lulus SMA atau setara pada tahun 2008, atau 2009, atau duduk di SMA kelas 12 pada saat mendaftar (lulusan tahun 2010) pada Sampoerna School of Education.

* Program Pendidikan Matematika : SMA jurusan IPA
* Program Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris : SMA semua jurusan

b. Bagi lulusan SMA Internasional harap menyertakan Ijazah yang disetarakan oleh Depdiknas.

c. Mengisi formulir pendaftaran yang dapat diperoleh pada sekolah masing-masing (sekolah partner), menghubungi bagian pendaftaran Putera Sampoerna School of Education (SSE) atau mengunduh dari website SSE (www.sampoernaeducat ion.ac.id).

d. Memiliki kemampuan Bahasa Inggris yang baik.

e. Nilai raport rata-rata 7,00 selama masa SMA (kelas 10 sampai dengan kelas 12) dengan nilai Matematika dan Bahasa Inggris minimum 7,00 .

f. Surat referensi dari Kepala Sekolah & Wali Kelas/Guru BK.

g. Surat keterangan kesehatan.

h. Lulus proses seleksi.


3. PERSYARATAN KHUSUS

Persyaratan khusus yang berlaku bagi para calon mahasiswa yang ingin menggunakan jalur pembiayaan non-reguler (beasiswa) adalah sebagaimana yang tercantum dalam dokumen Pembiayaan Pendidikan di Sampoerna School of Education.
Selain persyaratan umum seperti yang tercantum diatas calon mahasiswa wajib melengkapi dokumen pendukung lainnya seperti yang tercantum di bawah ini:

a. Warga Negara Indonesia.

b. Menjelaskan dan menunjukan bukti kebutuhan tunjangan keuangan untuk melanjutkan pendidikan dengan melengkapi informasi yang tercantum dalam formulir pendaftaran mahasiswa baru SSE.

c. Memiliki prestasi akademik dan non-akademik yang tinggi semasa SMA yang dapat dibuktikan dengan nilai raport atau surat rekomendasi guru atau kepala sekolah.

d. Lulus proses seleksi beasiswa.


4. TATA CARA PENDAFTARAN

Pengembalian Formulir Pendaftaran diterima paling lambat 9 April 2010, ditujukan ke:

SAMPOERNA SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan & Ilmu Pendidikan (STKIP) Kebangkitan Nasional

Sampoerna School of Education Building 4th Floor
Jl. Kapt. Tendean no.88C
Jakarta Selatan 12710, Indonesia


5. INFORMASI PENDAFTARAN (silahkan menghubungi) :

SAMPOERNA SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan & Ilmu Pendidikan (STKIP) Kebangkitan Nasional

Sampoerna School of Education Building 4th Floor
Jl. Kapt. Tendean no.88C
Jakarta Selatan 12710, Indonesia

Student Recruitment Coordinator:

Syeron Syahril

Telp. 021-5772275
syeron.syahril@ sampoernaeducati on.ac.id


Admission Officer:

Kartini Hardjosuwignyo (Karin)

Telp. 021-5772275
kartini.hardjo@ sampoernaeducati on.ac.id