For Whom?

Indonesian university lecturers and prospective lecturers who will take a full PhD study at Leiden University.

Programmes

All programmes offered by Leiden University

Deadlines

• January 2013: application to the Graduate Schools
  
• 10 March 2013: application for the scholarship
  
• 1 April 2013: application to DIKTI
  

Periods

Maximum of 48 months for a full PhD study at Leiden University.

Scholarship Amount

Living allowance:	1100 euro monthly
Insurance:	800 euro annually
Book allowance:	500 euro annually
Settling in allowance:	1000 euro (one time only)
International travel cost:	1 international return ticket
Writing dissertation allowance:	500 euro (one time only)
Special program allowance:	500 Euro (one time only)
Fees of 10,000 euro per year, as charged by Leiden University

Requirements

• the applicant is currently a (candidate) lecturer of an Indonesian state or private university; Lecturers from private universities need an endorsement letter from KOPERTIS; Lecturers from Islamic universities under the authority of the ministry of Religious Affairs are not eligible.
  
• the applicant has received a valid unconditional Letter of Acceptance from Leiden University
  
• the applicant holds a master degree (or equivalent)
  
• the applicant should not be more than 50 years old at the time when they register their application
  
• the applicants who are couples (husband and wife) and working in the same scientific field are not allowed to apply to the same university and / or guided by the same promotor/advisor
  
• have sufficient proficiency in English: DIKTI requires an IELTS score of at least 6.0 (TOEFL 570 paper-based / 230 computer-based) or equivalent. Most faculties of Leiden University will demand higher IELTS scores. Please contact the for the language requirements.
  

Application Procedure

Step	Procedure	Deadline
1.	Find a supervisor A PhD at Leiden consists of independent and original research under the supervision of a professor.　ou can contact a professor yourself to discuss your research plan or you can contact the Graduate School of the Faculty. More about finding a supervisor  Applicants for the Faculty of Humanities will need to send in their CV, research proposal (max 5 pages) and research plan (max 2 pages) to this email address before 8 January 2013 and preferably need to be available for interviews in Yogyakarta and Jakarta between 21-27 January 2013	November, December, Early January
2.	Apply to the Graduate School　 After you and the proposed supervisor agree on your research proposal and research plan, apply to the Graduate School of the Faculty where you plan to conduct your PhD research. Take into account that the application process might take 4 to 6 weeks! If you are admitted, you will receive an unconditional Letter of Admission from the Graduate School	January 2013 　 　 　 Before 01 March
3.	Apply for the DIKTI-LU scholarship at Leiden University Send essential documents to Scholarships@sea.leidenuniv.nl Your Letter of Admission to the Graduate School A research proposal (maximum 5 pages) and a detailed research plan for the 4 years of research (maximum 2 pages) A CV which should include academic achievements and language proficiency of the nominated candidate	Before 10 March
4.	Based on the received applications, Leiden University will create a list of nominated candidates and communicate this to DIKTI. The candidates nominated by Leiden University will receive a financial guarantee statement, required for the application to DIKTI.	20 March
5.	Application for the DIKTI-LU scholarship at DIKTI Candidates will have to log-in to Dikti’s website to register and get registration number and download a Form A DIKTI-Neso Scholarship Candidates will submit the following documents to DIKTI: Form A DIKTI-Neso Scholarship 3 recommendation letters from Indonesian Professors Endorsement Letter from the Rector of the candidate’s university; Endorsement Letter from KOPERTIS, for lecturers from private universities Prove of being a permanent lecturer, e.g. Appointment Letter by the Minister of National Education, or Contract Or being a prospective lecturer in one of the following fields of study: Agriculture, Engineering, Medical and Nursing Sciences, Science Education, Art and Culture, Sport Science, Disaster Management, Vocational Education and Early Childhood Education, Management of Higher Education, Regional and International Languages. Copy of legalised diploma and transcript from bachelor and masters degrees. Proof of Language proficiency (IELTS is 6.0 or higher) All documents be submitted to DIKTI: Direktorat Pendidik & Tenaga Kependidikan, Ditjen Pendidikan Tinggi, Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Gedung D lt. 5 Jl. Pintu 1 Senayan, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Jakarta 10270	Before 01 April
6.	Decision DIKTI will interview candidates and checks whether the candidate fulfills all formal requirements	Estimated: April - July
7.	Apply for a visa (MVV) and a residence permit (VVR) See procedures at the Leiden University website	Estimated: July - August
8.	(Planned) Start of PhD programme	01 Sep 2013

 

UCLan Scholarship Scheme

UCLan International Scholarships and Bursaries

We are delighted to announce our scholarships and bursaries for September 2013/14 entry.  These awards are for self-funded international students applying for full-time taught programmes of study at UCLan. 

If you have any questions about the scholarship scheme, please contact Angeline Ward: amward1@uclan.ac.uk

Vice Chancellor’s Award: £1,500 GBPThe Vice Chancellor’s Award is given to high achieving students to reward their academic results.  It is worth £1,500 GBP and is given for the first year of study at UCLan.
Who is eligible:
• Undergraduate applicants with A- Levels or equivalent at grades BBB or above (300 UCAS Tariff Points)
• Postgraduate taught programme applicants with the equivalent of a 2.1 Bachelor degree
Details of comparable qualifications in your country can be found on our country pages.

How to apply:
When you send us evidence of your academic grades with your UCLan application form, our International Admissions Team will assess your qualifications and award the scholarship if appropriate. You do not need to fill in a separate application form.

Country Bursaries: £1,000 GBP
A Bursary worth £1000 GBP is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught applicants who are nationals of, and resident in, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brazil and Colombia in their first year of study at UCLan.
Appropriately qualified applicants would also be eligible for the Vice Chancellor’s  Award.
Who is eligible:
Only applicants who are nationals of, and resident in the countries mentioned above are eligible for this bursary.

How to apply:
This award will be automatically given to students from the countries listed above when your application is received by the International Admissions Team. 
You do not need to fill in a separate application form. 

Postgraduate Scholarship: - 20% off tuition fees:
Postgraduate applicants who have completed a UCLan undergraduate programme will receive a 20% scholarship for their chosen postgraduate taught programme at UCLan, Preston campus.
Who is eligible:
Applicants who have completed a UCLan undergraduate programme or an undergraduate programme from any of our international partner institutions listed here: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/information/international/partnerships.php
How to apply:
Whilst this scholarship will be shown on your offer letter, you will need to complete a form at enrolment. This award is available to students who have completed their bachelor degree programme at UCLan or any of the international partner institutions listed above. 

UCLan Articulation Partner Scholarships:  £1,500 GBP
This award is for applicants from specific programmes in partner institutions that have a formal articulation partnership link for advanced entry into a programme at UCLan.
Who is eligible:
Applicants from specific programmes in partner institutions with a formal articulation link with UCLan.  Please see details on the country pages.

Early payment bursary
An early payment bursary of £300 GBP will be deducted from your fees if you pay your fees in full at or before you enrol and if the tuition fees for the year of study exceed £5,500. This bursary is only available for payments made on or before 1 October 2013 and no further extensions will be granted.

Chevening Scholarship: 
Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The Scholarships are awarded to outstanding scholars with leadership potential. Awards are typically for a one-year Master’s degree, in any subject and at any of the UK’s leading universities.

Applicants from this region can apply to study at UCLan on a Chevening Scholarship.
How to apply:
Please visit the website www.chevening.org

Windle Trust Scholarship: Windle Trust International invests in the education and training of refugees, the displaced and other communities emerging from conflict, in order to promote peaceful development in Eastern and Central Africa. 
Applicants from these regions can apply to study at UCLan on the Windle Trust Scholarship.
How to apply:
Please visit the website http://www.windle.org.uk 

Higher Education Scholarship for Palestinians (HESPAL):
HESPAL aims to help create the next generation of senior academics who can maintain international quality standards at Palestinian universities and to develop renewed, sustainable links between Palestinian and UK universities.
Applicants from this region can apply to study at UCLan on the HESPAL Scholarship.
How to apply:
Please visit the website http://www.britishcouncil.org/ps-education-scholarships-hespal.htm

 

Visit our News and Events section to read the article about the International Excellence Award ceremony 2012.

http://www.uclan.ac.uk/information/international/scholarships.php

Internal Scholarships (University Scholarships)

There are three types of internal scholarship programs; Tuition Grants for Overseas Students, the Superior Academic Performance Scholarship, and the Work-Study Scholarship. The recipients of the two former scholarships may be partially or totally exempted from tuition and admission fees, whereas for a recipient of the Work-Study Scholarship, money is directly deposited into the recipient’s personal bank account each month. These scholarship programs provide funds for the duration of one semester, and students may apply for the funds each semester. There are designated application period for the scholarship: mid -November for the spring semester and the end of May for the fall semester. Exact dates for application to each scholarship program are notified at the beginning of each semester in the ‘Notices for Students’ section on the SNU website (http://www.useoul.edu).

Tuition Grants for Overseas Students

Undergraduate students with a GPA of 2.7 or above for the preceding semester are eligible for this scholarship program. Applications for this scholarship are accepted at the Office of International Affairs (OIA) of SNU, and scholarship recipients are exempt from tuition fees for the following semester. If a recipient stays out of university without registering as a scholarship student after the selection, the recipient will have his or her scholarship privileges revoked. While enrolled, undergraduates may be awarded this scholarship up to maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients studying in Korea on the national fund or at the government’s invitation may obtain a full tuition waiver, while others may only be partially exempt from paying tuition fees.

Superior Academic Performance Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students with excellent academic performance records. Students who have completed at least four semesters of study and who have earned an overall GPA of 3.6 or above may apply for this scholarship. In an effort to provide balanced study opportunities across discipline, only one undergraduate is selected from each department. If there is no student satisfying these requirements in a department, the applicant with the highest academic record may be selected. However, this scholarship is awarded to students who are not receiving any other concurrent scholarships. SNU issues a Scholarship Certificate for the recipients of this scholarship program. Applications are accepted every semester. For exact dates of the application period, please check the website of your department.

Work-Study Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students in need of extra financial support. Recipients are selected each semester through application procedures overseen by each department. Recipients are required to work 40 to 60 hours every month as an assistant at various institutions on campus such as an administration office or library, which guarantees 6,000 won per hour, and totaling approximately 300,000 won per month. The money is paid directly to the recipient’s personal bank account. Unlike other scholarships, students receiving other scholarships may apply for this program. Applications are accepted at the institution of interest; administration office of the department of interest, library, Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS), SNU Korean Language Education Center (KLEC) and so forth.

Contact Information

Library : http://library.snu.ac.kr/Eng
GSIS : http://gsis.snu.ac.kr
KLEC : http://language.snu.ac.kr/english

University of Twente di Belanda membuka kesempatan untuk para lulusan sarjana dari luar Eropa untuk melanjutkan studi pascasarjana melalui program University Twente Scholarships (UTS). Batas waktu aplikasi beasiswa berbagai bidang studi ini dibuka hingga 15 Desember 2012.

Bidang studi yang ditawarkan meliputi matematika terapan, fisika terapan, rekayasa biomedis, administrasi bisnis, teknologi informasi bisnis, teknik kimia, manajemen dan teknik sipil, ilmu komunikasi, ilmu komputer, teknik dan manajemen kostruksi, ilmu dan teknologi pendidikan, teknik elektro, embedded system, kajian Eropa, ilmu kesehatan, interaksi media dan manusia, teknik desain industri, manajemen dan teknik industri, manajeman lingkungan dan energi, teknik mesin, teknologi nano, filsafat ilmu pengetahuan, teknologi dan masyarakat, administrasi publik, ilmu kependidikan dan komunikasi. teknologi energi yang dapat diperbarui, sistem dan kontrol, serta telematika.

Penyelengara memberikan dua opsi jumlah beasiswa untuk masa belajar selama satu tahun dan dua tahun. Pelamar hanya bisa memilih salah satu dari opsi ini. Jumlah yang disebutkan diberikan per tahun studi, yaitu 22.500 euro untuk dua tahun, 20.000 euro untuk satu tahun, 12.500 euro untuk dua tahun dan 10.000 euro untuk satu tahun.

Pengecualian opsi di atas untuk program dua tahun bidang studi filsafat ilmu pengetahuan, teknologi dan masyarakat dan bidang studi non-teknik hanya memiliki opsi, yaitu beasiswa besar 20.000 euro dan beasiswa kecil 10.000 euro.

Untuk mengikuti program beasiswa ini, pelamar harus sudah diterima atau sementara diterima di salah satu program pascasarjana bidang syudi yang dituju sebelum tanggal 1 Desember (gelombang 1) dan 15 Maret (gelombang 2).

Pelamar juga harus lulus dengan indeks prestasi kumulatif yang sangat baik dan sudah memperoleh visa untuk tinggal di Belanda. Syarat kemampuan bahasa Inggris IELTS 6,5 atau TOEFL iBT dari 90 dan tambahan nilai 6,0 untuk IELTS atau tambahan nilai 20 untuk TOEFL iBT untuk kemampuan berbicara dalam bahasa Inggris.

Untuk mendaftar, silahkan kirimkan nama lengkap, nomor pengenal mahasiswa, program bidang studi pascasarjana yang telah menerima Anda, dan surat tanda diterima sebagai lampiran ke scholarship@so.utwente.nl. Informasi lebih lanjut mengenai beasiswa ini bisa dilihat di laman resminya di www.utwente.nl. [Kompas]

Universitas Oxford di Inggris menawarkan Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme di bidang humaniora untuk tahun ajaran 2013-14. Progam beasiswa ini ditujukan untuk menumbuhkan dialog lintas disiplin akademik, lintas budaya, dan lintas generasi. Lulusan program beasiswa ini diharapkan siap menjadi pemimpin yang tidak hanya menguasai bidang yang dipilih, tetapi juga membentuk seorang pemimpin yang memiliki pemikiran, pandangan global, dan aksi positif untuk kemajuan umat manusia.

Tersedia enam beasiswa untuk program pascasarjana satu atau dua tahun. Beasiswa ini akan menanggung seluruh biaya kuliah dan kebutuhan akademik serta memberikan uang saku untuk hidup sebesar 13.590 poundsterling. Penerima beasiswa juga berhak atas akses ke Ertegun House yang memberikan keleluasaan kepada penerima beasiswa untuk menulis dan melakukan penelitian, berpartisipasi dalam sejumlah acara sosial, kuliah umum, dan aktivitas lain untuk membangun kualitas lulusan beasiswa ini sesuai tujuan.

Apa saja syaratnya? Kandidat harus bekerja di bidang yang terkait dengan fakultas-fakultas yang ditawarkan, yaitu klasik (meliputi arkeologi klasik), sastra dan bahasa Inggris, sejarah (termasuk sejarah seni dan sejarah arsitektur), linguistik , filologi dan fonetik, bahasa abad pertengahan dan modern (mencakup bahasa Eropa kebanyakan dan literatur mereka), musik, studi oriental (termasuk studi wilayah Timur Jauh dan Timur Tengah dan studi berbagai bahasa), filsafat, serta teologi. Pastikan diri pula memenuhi persyaratan untuk masuk ke program studi pilhan, termasuk persyaratan bahasa Inggris.

Untuk mendaftar program ini, kandidat bisa mengikuti petunjuk di laman resmi Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Graduate Scholarship dan perlu mengunduh formulir pernyataan pendukung yang ada. Pendaftaran ditutup pada tanggal 4 Januari 2013 untuk program studi Filsafat dan 18 Januari 2013 untuk program studi lainnya. Penawaran program studi ini akan diputuskan pada 13 Maret 2013. Semua kandidat yang berhasil akan diberitahu melalui alamat e-mail. [Kompas.com]

The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future program, launched in 2004, awards fellowships to women from developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD or post-doctoral studies in the physical sciences*, engineering and technology at leading universities abroad*.

The long-term goal of the Faculty for the Future program is to generate conditions that result in more women pursuing academic careers in scientific disciplines thus contributing to the socio-economic development of their home countries and regions.

The Faculty for the Future program is growing each year and has become a powerful community of 257 women scientists from 62 countries. Grant recipients are selected as much for their leadership capabilities as for their scientific talents. Ultimately they are expected to return to their home countries to continue their academic careers, to further their research, to teach and to become inspirational role models for other young women. 

Faculty for the Future grants are based on actual costs up to a maximum of USD 50,000 per year and may be renewed through to completion of studies subject to performance, self-evaluation, and recommendations from supervisors.

Candidates should have applied to, have been admitted to, or be currently enrolled in a university abroad* when submitting their Faculty for the Future grant application. Candidates must hold an excellent academic record and be able to evidence their commitment to teaching, research or using science in public policy advocacy. Candidates should demonstrate leadership skills and have a track record in encouraging young women into the sciences. 

* Related disciplines may also be awarded. For example, awards in biological sciences are limited to interdisciplinary research between physical and biological sciences.

*In a developed country.

All information on eligibility criteria and the application process can be consulted here

If you believe you are eligible, please apply on-line as of September 10th, 2012 at www.fftf.slb.com