Scholarship in Japan : 2008 Asian Youth Fellowship (AYF)

Asian Youth Fellowship (AYF) 2008 Program aims to nurture human networking among ASEAN countries, Bangladesh and Japan.The AYF preparatory course before entering Japanese Graduate School as Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship student is offered by The Japan Foundation. AYF program is open to university graduates in the region who wish to contribute to regional cooperation after obtaining a Master and/or Ph. D. Degree in Japanese Graduate Schools as follows:1. Features of the Asian Youth Fellowship ProgramAYF consists of the following component:q Coordination of a host professor and research plan development during the preparatory course in Japanq Preparatory course (Japanese Language and cultural activities)q Follow ups after completing the preparatory courseThe scholarship grantees shall receive a preparatory course in the Japanese language for approximately 7 months, at The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai, Japan. The preparatory course is developed for people who have never learned Japanese language before. Grantees are provided with dormitory. Accompanying family is NOT allowed during the preparatory course.*After completing the preparatory course, grantees will be proceeding to Japanese graduate schools as Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship students (principally Research Student) from April 2009.2. Field of Studyq Any of the fields in Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering and Natural Science is acceptable..q Students pursuing study areas that would contribute to his/her country or region will be given preference.* Technical training course is excluded.3. Qualifications（1） Nationality: Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam.（2） Age: under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2009 (i.e. born on or after April 2, 1974)（3） Academic Backgrounds: university or college graduates with a bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree(those who will graduate from a university or college by the Registration Day of AYF may apply, but the grants may be CANCELLED if grantees fail to arrive in Kansai on the starting day of the preparatory course.)（4） Other requirements:a. Good proficiency in English is required.b. Military men and military civilian employees registered on the personnel list are excluded.c. Applicants should be in good health.d. The applicant whose spouse has already won a Japanese Government scholarship will not be selected as a grantee, and likewise in the case of a couple applying at the same time.e. The applicant who has been awarded a Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship in the past will not be selected as a grantee unless he/she has had a few years' research or teaching experience after returning to his/her country.4. Grant Coverage during the Preparatory Course（1） Expenses necessary for participation in the official curriculum (transportation, teaching material, etc.)（2） Meals during the program (partly in the form of cash allowances) and a set amount of allowances to cover miscellaneous living expenses.（3） Accommodation (a single room) at the Institute（4） Overseas travel insurance for disease and injury for the duration of the program（5） Round-trip, economy-class airline between the nearest international airport from the residence and Kansai International Airport (Osaka, Japan) on the most direct and economical route.（6） Japanese visa as a trainee*The above terms of the grant will be effective for the period of the preparatory course. After completing the AYF Program, grantees will proceed to Japanese universities as the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship students. Allowances, accommodations, and other status are subject to Monbukagakusho’s regulations.5. Selection(1) Japanese diplomatic missions concerned, in cooperation with the foreign governments concerned, will select preliminary candidates from among applicants by means of a review of the documents submitted.(2) Those who have been selected as the preliminary candidates will be recommended to Asian Youth Fellowship Committee, Tokyo, Japan. The Committee will select grantees from among the preliminary candidates by means of an interview made in their respective countries by a mission member assigned and dispatched by the Committee.(3) Final announcement in writing will be provided by the Embassy of Japan after the AYF Committee. The grantees of the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship for 2009 will be finally selected, on condition that they have completed the AYF preparatory course successfully, after the university placement has been made.6. Application ProcedureApplicants must submit the following documents according to the instruction given by the Embassy of Japan in their own country by the date appointed. The documents submitted will not be returned.DEADLINE: (Please contact the Embassy of Japan in your country) September - November * 2007For Dateline and more information please contact the Embassy of Japan in your country or visit website (http://www.asiaseed.org/ayfj/) before submitting the application.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Cambodian Mekong University is interested in assisting the development of the country and society. The way that we can think of is by offering scholarships to gifted students and minorities. The priority is given the candidates from top ranking students, lower income families (must submit proof evidences), minorities from isolated areas and women. All candidates must meet the requirement of Cambodian Mekong University criteria before scholarship can be granted.To Be Eligible For:
Undergraduate Scholarship

Age: 17-21Proof of legal transcript with Authentication
English Proficiency
IELTS: Minimum of 3.5
TOEFL Score: Minimum of 300
Or Pass CMU’s English proficiency test
Endeavor to study

Postgraduate Scholarship
Age: 24-34
Must have a Bachelor Degree
At least 1-2 years working experiences
English Proficiency
IELTS: Minimum of 5.0
TOEFL Score: Minimum of 450
Or pass CMU’s English proficiency test
Endeavor to study

International students must submit their scoring policy in order for us to evaluate the level of education standard that he/she received.

We CMU do not encourage students studying two Universities at the same time. If you feel that you are qualified and fit into any the category above please submit your applications.

Singapore Undergraduate ASEAN Scholarship

Nanyang Technology University ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarships
The Undergraduate Scholarships for ASEAN students are offered by the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) for students from the Association of South East Asian Nations, or ASEAN. ASEAN comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The scholarship is to finance the pursuit of an undergraduate degree on a full-time basis at NTU.
Eligibility
All nationals (citizens and permanent residents) of a member country of ASEAN (except Singapore) are eligible to apply for the scholarships. The scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and are very competitive.
Terms and Conditions
The scholarship is tenable for the minimum period of candidature for the undergraduate degree course at NTU. It covers the tuition fee and a living allowance of $3,500 per annum. There will be no bond apart from the 3-year bond applicable to all foreign students under the Tuition Grant Scheme.
A recipient of the scholarship may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, grant or award without the prior approval of NTU.
Application
Application for the scholarships must be submitted on the prescribed forms. This is separate and distinct from the application form for admission to NTU.
Completed application forms must be submitted by January 31 to:
International Students UnitRegistrar's OfficeNanyang Technological UniversityAdministration Annex, Level 342 Nanyang AvenueSingapore 639815
Fax: (65) 7946510