The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science is offering several scholarships which will cover tuition fees at the Home/EU rate plus a maintenance grant equivalent to that offered by the Research Councils (£13,590 in 2011-12).

These scholarships will be offered for one year in the first instance, renewable for a maximum period of three and a half years subject to satisfactory academic performance.

The scholarship includes a travel grant of up to £1750 to allow students to present their work at national and international conferences.

Criteria
Candidates must hold a good Honours degree (First or 2i) and preferably a Master’s degree (MSc, MMath, Msci) at merit or distinction in a relevant subject or equivalent.

The scholarship competition is open to all postgraduate research applicants. UK, EU and overseas fee paying students as well as full-time and part-time postgraduate research students are invited to apply.

How to apply
To be eligible for these scholarships, candidates must make a formal application for postgraduate research study at the University of Kent. To be considered for one of these scholarship, applicants should select the box `School Scholarship’ under ‘How are you intending to fund your studies?’ on the Kent application form: http://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply/index.html

Applications for PhD scholarships will be considered in two rounds. The deadlines for receipt of completed applications are:

First deadline 20th April 2012
Second deadline 22nd June 2012

For further information please contact:

School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science
Cornwallis Building
University of Kent
Canterbury
Kent CT2 7NF
Email: smsaspgadmin@kent.ac.uk
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The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists accepts applications from journalists of the developing nations of Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean to cover the United Nations General Assembly beginning in September each year. Following extensive review of the applications the Fund board of directors selects four recipients each year.

The fellowships offer a unique opportunity for promising young journalists from developing countries to see the United Nations at work and to report on its proceedings for news media in their home countries. Over the past five decades, fellowships have been awarded to hundreds of journalists from the developing world. These awards require the presence of the selected journalist in New York during the first few months of the General Assembly session and should be regarded as an opportunity for news organizations and journalists to provide their audiences with special assignment news coverage from U.N. headquarters.

Successful applicants must obtain a leave of absence from their employers. By endorsing the application of a staff journalist for a fellowship, the editor undertakes to meet all telephone or other transmission charges and to publish or broadcast copy filed by the reporter. Applicants must be full-time, professional journalists between 25 and 35 years old, be employed by a recognized print, radio, television, or internet media organization, and have a good working knowledge of English.

The Fund will provide: round-trip airfare to New York; accommodations; health insurance for the duration of the fellowship, and a daily allowance to cover food and other necessities. The Fund will not be responsible for other expenses of a personal nature, such as telephone calls.

2012 Fellowship Eligibility Criteria, Documentation Requirements and Application

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists fellowship is open to individuals who:

Are native of one of the developing countries of Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean. For 2012 only, the Fund will not accept applications from the countries of the 2011 Fellows – China, Ethiopia, India and Nigeria — in an effort to rotate recipient countries.
Currently live in and write for media in a developing country.
Are between the ages of 25 and 35.
Have a very good command of the English language since United Nations press conferences and many documents are in English only.
Are currently employed full-time as professional journalists for bonafide print, television, radio or internet media organizations.
Have approval from their media organizations to spend up to three months in New York reporting from the United Nations.
Receive a commitment from their media organizations that the reports they file during the term of the Fellowship will be used.
Are prepared technically to file their news stories over WIFI, whether broadcast or print.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
Please include all of the following documents with your signed application. Applications WITHOUT the following documents will NOT be considered.

Copies of representative selections of your work, such as newspaper clippings, audio tapes, video tapes or Internet submissions. The selections must be work produced in 2011 or 2012 – not earlier. The judges will look for entries with insight and originality. Investigative work is welcome.
For newspaper clippings not in English, include an English translation or summary.
For audio tape and video tape submissions, include a written transcription or a summary in English, even if the originals are in English.
Video submissions should be in DVD, CD or VHS (preferably NTSC) format.
For video and broadcast applicants, kindly send a CD that can be read or send regular size audio tapes (no mini tapes).
Originally signed letters from two individuals who supervised you and can comment on your journalism experience and qualifications.
Endorsement of the Fellowship application from the editor or director of the news organization that presently employs you. This endorsement must be originally signed and should:
Grant you a leave of absence from your current duties in the event you are awarded a Fellowship.
States 1) plans for using the material prepared by you during the Fellowship, and 2) the arrangements made to file your reports while you are at the United Nations and in New York.
Sets forth the plans for you upon completion of the Fellowship and your return from New York.
Summary statement. On a separate sheet of paper, explain in not less than 300 words why you are applying for this Fellowship and what you expect to gain from the experience.
Two recent photographs (passport size or larger). Please place these photos in a separate secure envelope and affix them to the front of your application.
If available, include a copy of your passport. If you do not currently have a passport, you are advised to obtain one as soon as possible so that, if selected, you can immediately proceed to obtaining a journalist visa.

NOTE: Applicants and/or their employers are required to provide equipment necessary for the applicants to efficiently and effectively report from the United Nations. Such equipment should include a laptop or notebook computer, digital camera (if appropriate), audio/visual recording and equipment needed for transmission, especially for TV. Selected journalists must be prepared technically to file their news stories over WIFI, whether broadcast or print, and arrive with a laptop enabled for WIFI.

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: Friday, March 30, 2012

Your application WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED unless you 1) meet all Eligibility Criteria, 2) satisfy all Documentation Requirements and 3) submit a completed Fellowship Application Form by the stated deadline.

For more information, please visit official website: unjournalismfellowship.org
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The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Scholarship encourages scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research towards informing policy making in the United Arab Emirates. The Scholarship is open to Ph.D. students from all nationalities studying at an accredited university in the UAE or abroad.

The Scholarship financially supports doctoral candidates in the research phase of their dissertation. In its initial phase, two awards are granted annually for applied research projects to be conducted in the UAE. The Scholarship covers all student expenses, including return airfares from the country of origin, accommodation in the UAE for the duration of research and a stipend to cover cost of living and assistance with the research.

OBJECTIVES
The Scholarship provides the opportunity for distinguished university graduate researchers to utilize their potentials in providing cutting edge applied research.

Further, it fosters high quality research and develops the research capacity in the region whilst promoting cross-cultural exchange and cooperation between highly recognized universities world wide and national institutions in the UAE.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be candidates for the doctoral degree at an accredited graduate institution wishing to participate in field research for their dissertation. Applicants may not be on probation, suspension or other provisional registration and must have English proficiency with a minimum score

SELECTION CRITERIA
The Scholarship is awarded based on merit as measured by academic performance and relevance of research proposal. The applicant’s intended field of study is also considered in the evaluation process with preference given to those candidates pursuing a degree in education or a directly related field of study. The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation Directors and Advisory Board serve as the evaluation and selection committee.

APPLICATION PROCESS
In order to apply online, you will need the following documents:

The latest available official transcript and transcripts of completed degrees
A resume outlining educational background, work experience, co-curricular and extracurricular activities
A copy of the approved research proposal or preliminary proposal
A two page essay outlining the reason/s why the candidate is interested in the scholarships
Two letters of reference that address the suitability of the candidate. One letter must be from the candidate’s doctoral advisor and the other should be from another academic and must indicate the nature of the relationship with the candidate and the length of time of the relationship

All materials submitted for consideration will automatically become the property of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research and will not be returned to the sender.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
The application deadline for the 2011-2012 Doctoral Research Scholarship has now passed. We are currently accepting applications for the 2012-2013 academic year. Applications will be open until June 30, 2012.

For more information, please visit official website: www.alqasimifoundation.com




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The Graduate Studies in International Affairs program offers up to four Hedley Bull Scholarships each year for full-time study in the Master of Arts (International Relations) commencing in semester one. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Master of Arts (International Relations).

When applying for the MA (International Relations), eligible applicants for the Hedley Bull Scholarship should include a covering letter indicating their interest in being considered for the scholarship and making the case for being granted one. The covering letter together with the application for the MA (International Relations) (including transcripts and three academic references) will be considered as the full application for the scholarship. There is no need to provide a separate application. The scholarship provides a full-fee waiver for three full-time sessions (semesters). This amounts to 48 units of graduate coursework and a 24-unit thesis session.

Admission Requirements

MA (International Relations) (MAIR) and Master of International Affairs (MIA)
Applicants for the MAIR and MIA should normally have obtained at least a Distinction average in their bachelor degree, or the equivalent. The degree should be in any discipline of the social sciences or the humanities. Those with a bachelor degree with Distinction average in a non-cognate discipline will be admitted to the Master’s Foundation program for a semester. As a guide, Distinction refers to an A/B+ average, 2(1) Honours in the British system, and 14/20 in the French system.

Graduate Diploma in International Affairs (GDIA) and Graduate Certificate in International Relations (GCIR)
Applicants for the GDIA and the GCIR should normally have obtained a Bachelor degree with a Credit average. Although a degree in the social sciences would be an advantage, degrees in other areas will be considered.

Process
All domestic applications for the graduate coursework qualifications must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). The UAC code for the qualifications are:

832903 / 835903 — Graduate Certificate in International Relations
832902 / 833902 / 835902 — Graduate Diploma in International Affairs
832901 / 833901 / 835901 — Master of International Affairs
832900 / 835900 — Master of Arts (International Relations)
832949 — Master of International Affairs / Master of Diplomacy
047930C — Master of Arts (International Relations) / Master of Diplomacy

All International applications for the graduate coursework qualifications must be made directly to ANU Apply online at ANU Apply Online

Attach to your completed online application form, scanned certified copies of the following documents,

copies of full academic transcripts (bring originals when enrolling)
English language proficiency test results (in accordance with Admission Requirements see below)
list at least one academic referee on your application form who we can contact by email.

OR send certified copies of the above documents directly to:

Graduate Studies in International Affairs
Department of International Relations
School of International, Political & Strategic Studies
Hedley Bull Centre, Building 130
The Australian National University
Canberra ACT 0200, Australia

fax +61 2 6125 7693
phone +61 2 6125 3793
email gsia@anu.edu.au

Closing date for receipt of complete application for scholarship (to commence the MA(IR) in February 2013): 31 October 2012

For more information, please visit official website: ips.cap.anu.edu.au

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Admission Schedule
There may be some changes to this schedule according to the NIIED Schedule.

Notification of the application guidelines and Request of the recommendation : from January 26, 2012 to January 27, 2012
Application and Recommendation(The 1st Selection Organization) : from January 30, 2012 to April 13, 2012
The 2nd Selection : from April 23, 2012 to April 25, 2012
Announcement for the Results of the 2nd Selection : April 30, 2012
Admission Process for Overseas Korean Embassies Candidates : from May 7, 2012 to May 31, 2012
Announcement for Final Grantees : June 11, 2012
The issuance of the VISA and Notify of Entry Schedule : from July 2, 2012 to July 31, 2012
Entry into Korea : from August 27, 2012 to August 29, 2012
Orientation : International Language Institute of this school hold an Orientation meeting from August 30, 2012 to August 31, 2012
Korean language course : September 3, 2012

Eligibility for Application

Both applicant and his/her parents must be citizens of the foreign country. Applicants cannot have Korean citizenship.
Applicants should be in good health, both mentally and physically, to stay in Korea for a long period of time.
First : Applicants must submit “Personal Medical Assessment”
Next : Applicants must submit “Official Medical Assessment” from hospital when they pass.
Final : Enrollment will be canceled if they have HIV, drug, serious disease or mental disease before their entry.
Should be under 40 years of age as of September 1, 2012
Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as of August 31, 2012
For Master’s program: students who hold a Bachelor’s degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than Bachelor’s degree
For Doctoral program: students who hold a Master’s degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than Master’s degree.
Applicants who are enrolling or have already enrolled in the same academic program in Korea as the one they are applying for will not be admitted. ?Applicants who are expecting the adequate diploma should present their diploma by August 29, 2012 before entry.
Should have a grade point average (G.P.A.) at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or grades/marks/score of 80% or higher from the previous attended institution
If the grade is difficult to convert to percentage, official explanatory documents from the attended university are required.
The Applicant who submitted the certificate of TOPIK, TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS score will get advantage in Documents Screening.
Applicants in Engineering Area will have priority over other applicants when they are the equal qualification or point.

Special Notes

Dual recommendation by more than one organization is not acceptable.
Submitted documents will not be returned to the candidates.
Documents should be presented in the original form. Documents not in English or Korean must be accompanied by a complete and accurate English or Korean translation certified by the issuing institution.
If the details on the application form are not true or the documents are not properly made out, the admission will be canceled.
In case of submitting copied documents inevitably, applicants must submit the original to the Korean Embassy (Consulate) and have the two documents collated.(Collated documents need to be submitted behind the original documents)
Applicants must accurately fill out the health checklist based on truth. All successful applicants must take a medical exam in Korea (including an HIV and TBPE drug test) in accordance with the requirements of the Korea Immigration Service and the KGSP program.
Applicants may submit the copies of published papers, if available.
Applicants may submit the copies of awards, if available.
No Student is allowed to transfer school during the entire period of program once he/ she enters the school and no student is allowed to change the department after application.

Application Procedure (Screen Process)
Documentary screening. All documents including the transcript, self introduction, study plan, language proficiency (Korean and English), recommendation, papers, awards, etc.

Campus Life (Residence Hall)

University dormitory. Priority will be given to foreign students. Two students share one room, which has desks, beds and closets. Internet is available in the room.
Dormitory Fee: ~ USD$800 for six months(meals not included)
Library. You can check out books from the university library after you get your university ID card.
the maximum number of books a graduate student can borrow: 20 books
the period for borrowing books: 4 weeks
KIMCHI(Korean International Members’ Club at HongIk) KIMCHI members help foreign students adjust to the life at Hongik University by providing a variety of voluntary services such as providing an airport pickup or acting as a buddy.

Important Notes

“KGSP Guidelines for the Year 2012″ will be notified at the website of NIIED in last January of 2012. Then this graduate school will inform the confirmed application guidelines at the website of this school.
Submitted documents will not be returned.
If the details on the application form are not true or the documents are not properly made out, the admission will be canceled.
In case of submitting copied documents inevitably, applicants must submit the original to the Korean Embassy (Consulate) and have the two documents collated.(Collated documents need to be submitted behind the original documents)

Contact Us

Contact Point( International Center)
Ms. Jeong Seon Yoo, International Center in Hongik University
+82-2-320-1043/1044
E-mail. jsyoo@hongik.ac.kr
International Center Homepage: http://icenter.hongik.ac.kr/

General Graduate School Office
Hong-Mun Building 5th Floor, R521
Address: 94 Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 121-791 Korea
+82-2-320-1282(Apply),1273(Selection),1297(Management),1278(Entry)
Fax : +82-2-320-1251
E-mail. gsapply@hongik.ac.kr
General Graduate School Website : http://www.hongik.edu/grad/p2_2.html
Board for Foreigners Only(Including KGSP) http://classnet.hongik.ac.kr/~home/hbbs/list.php?table_id=237

Int’l Design School for Advanced Studies(IDAS) Office
Ms. Soojung Crystal Kang
Hong-Mun Building 12th Floor, R1205
Address: 94 Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 121-791 Korea
Tel. +82-2-744-7700(ext.123)
E-mail. crystal@idas.ac.kr
Int’l Design School for Advanced Studies Website : http://www.idas.ac.kr

Hongik University
Address: 94 Wausan-ro , Mapo-gu , Seoul, 121-791, KOREA
Website: http://www.hongik.edu/grad/p2_2.html

For more information on scholarships, please read: Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) for International Graduate Students

Admission Schedule

Post KGSP Student Guideline and request for recommended candidates : Jan 20, 2012
Students collection and recommendation deadline : Jan 30, 2012 ~ Apr 6, 2012
Final selection by NIIED : by Apr 23, 2012 ~ Apr 25, 2012
Result notice : by Apr 30, 2012
Recommendation of Korean Embassy (Consulate) and adoption Association application and result : May 7, 2012 ~ May 31, 2012
Issuing VISA and Physical examination(before entry) : Jul 2, 2012 ~ Aug 17, 2012
Entry to Korea : from Aug 27, 2012 to Aug 29, 2012
Beginning the Korean language course : from Sep 3, 2012
New student orientation : Sep, 2012

Eligibility for Application

Both applicants and his/her parents must be citizens of any foreign countries. Applicants cannot have Korean citizenship.
Applicants should be in good health, both mentally and physically, to stay in Korea for a long period of time.
Applicants should be under 40 years of age as of September 1, 2012.
Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as of August 31, 2012.
Applicants who are enrolling or have already enrolled in the same academic program in Korea will not be admitted when they are applying.
Master’s program students or Integrated Master’s & Doctoral program students should hold a Bachelor’s degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than Bachelor’s degree
For Doctoral program students, they should hold a Master’s degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than Master’s degree.
Applicants who are expected to get the adequate diploma should present their diploma by September 1, 2012 before their entry.
Applicants should have a G.P.A. (Grade Point Average) at least 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale, or 80% or higher on grades / marks / score from the previous institution.
If the grade is difficult to convert into percentage, official explanatory documents from the previous university are required.
Korean or English Proficiency record holders get additional points or priority when they are selected.
Natural science and engineering applicants are considered as the first selection when they are tied in grades or equivalent qualifications.

Application Procedure

Paper screening is made based on the documents application submitted, which contain major of undergraduate school(or former graduate school), completed subjects, etc.
Interview and oral exam are comprehensively evaluated considering knowledge of applying majors, enthusiasm on study and research planning based on study plan application submitted.
Records of undergraduate school or former graduate school are applied by percentile rank with the full marks of 100 points. For applicants of master’s degree course, undergraduate school record is reflected. For applicants of doctoral program, records of undergraduate school and mater’s degree course are reflected.

Campus Life (Residence Hall)

If the students enter the dormitory, the half of management fee and student council fee except food expenses are supported by our school.
Special program including field trip is provided during graduate study. (Alternative program for the foreign language test)
Priority to enter the dormitory on campus is given.
Information regarding educational matters is readily provided by professional advisors for each country.
A counseling system is available at any time for the adjustment to university life during the semester.
An international lounge reserved only for overseas students is operated on campus.
A Laboratory is available in each department for the participation of overseas students.

Keimyung University
Address: Administration Office of Graduate School
1095 Dalgubeoldaero Dalseo-Gu, Daegu, Korea
Website: http://www.kmu.ac.kr

For more information on scholarships, please read: Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) for International Graduate Students