IIE/Southeast Asia SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMS TO STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1.EAST - WEST CENTER (EWC) to study at University of Hawai’i : a)EWC

IIE/Southeast Asia

SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMS

TO STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1. EAST - WEST CENTER (EWC) to study at University of Hawai’i :

a) EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship Program for the master’s

and doctorate degrees.

b) EWC/ Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP), a short-term program.

c) ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK – JAPAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

(ADB - JSP) for master’s and doctorate.

2. JAPAN – IMF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR ADVANCED STUDIES

For the PhD in economics only at a leading university in USA, Canada

Scholarship Programs of East-West Center, Hawai’i

Study at: University of Hawai’i at Manoa, USA(www.hawaii.edu) Manao Campus Eligibility:

- Citizenship of the Asia, Pacific and United States regions; - G.P.A. 3.0 in the last 2 years of undergraduate study, and graduate level if applying for a Ph.D;

- Either ITP-TOEFL 550, or paper-based TOEFL 550, or computer- based (CBT) TOEFL 213, or internet-based TOEFL 79-80; or IELTS 6.00 total band; and GMAT (for graduate business program) /or GRE for other graduate programs as required by UHM.

Funding Provisions:- Maximum of 24 months for master’s degree- Maximum of 48 months for the doctorate

EAST-WEST CENTER

GRADUATE DEGREE FELLOWSHIPS

FUNDING PROVISIONS

FUNDED BY The EAST-WEST CENTER, HAWAI’I, USA:• Tuition and fees at the U. of Hawaii.• An allowance for books, materials and supplies.• Housing in a Center residence hall based on single

occupancy.• Health Insurance coverage.

*********************************************COST SHARE: US$ 400 monthly stipend shared by the

Fellow.EWC DOES NOT PROVIDE A SUPPORT FOR:- (US$ 200 by EWC)

Airfare for traveling from home country to Hawaii, USA.Spouses and Dependents.

EAST-WEST CENTER


APPLICATION: Application Distribution: August – October 15, 2008Application Deadline: Postmarked no later than November 1, 2008

Request for a scholarship application:Mailing address: Program Officer-Scholarships

Institute of International Education

GPO Box 2050, Bangkok 10501, THAILAND

Tel: +66 (0) 2652 0653 extension 119

Fax: +66 (0) 2652 0633 Email: [email protected]

OR: The East-West Center’s Email: [email protected] Website to download an application: www.eastwestcenter.org/studentprogramsApplicants must send the completed applications directly to the EWC in USA.

EAST-WEST CENTER


• What is APLP?

Graduate certificate program developing effective leaders in the Asia Pacific region.

• Who organizes APLP?

East West Center (EWC)

• Where does APLP take place?

EWC and University of Hawaii at Manoa

East-West Center Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP)

Who participates?

The 45 participants selected each year have strong

leadership experience. APLP participants come from

minimum 20 countries and a tremendous range of

backgrounds (science, politics, government, medicine,

art, finance, academia). Participants ranges from early

20s to mid 40s with average age of 29.5


APLP Program Content

First Semester: Intensive Graduate CoursesFirst Semester: Intensive Graduate CoursesAugust – January (residency)August – January (residency)• Leadership Seminar• Regional Core Issues Seminar• Experiential Learning/Field Studies• Multiple off-campus activitiesSecond Semester: FlexibilitySecond Semester: FlexibilityFebruary – May February – May Internships or• Applied Leadership Projects, Internship or• Take courses at the University of Hawai’i

In all cases, there is a continuation of the program through online and/or face to face meetings. There is conference a May reunion conference in Honolulu


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APLP Class of 2006 on Field Study in Washington, D.C.

Eligibility: • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institutions• Either ITP-TOEFL 550 / or paper-based TOEFL 550 / computer-based TOEFL 213/ Ibt-TOEFL 80; or IELTS 6.00 total band. (No work experience required)

Funding provisions:- Tuition and fees at the U. of Hawai’i for course work,- Health insurance,- Allowance for books and educational materials,- Costs of the field study.


Participant’s cost sharing:

- Program Fee: US$ 3,000

- Living Expenses: US$ 600-900

(Dormitory and other participant’s own expenses)

(Participants can apply for supplementary scholarship when accepted to the program)

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APPLICATION: Application Distribution: October 2007 – December 1, 2008Application Deadline: Postmarked no later than December 1, 2008




Tel: +66 (0) 2652 0653 extension 119


OR: The East-West Center’s Email: [email protected] Website to download an application: www.eastwestcenter.org/aplpApplicants must send the completed applications directly to the EWC in USA.


ACADEMIC INSTITUTION in USA ADB grant - administered by the East-West Center (EWC),

Hawai’i, USA Study at - University of Hawai’i-Manoa campus (UHM), USA Field of study – 15 fields as approved by ADB Application made to the EWC.Eligibility 2 full years work experience preferred (to the date of application), Must have the equivalent of a 4-year bachelor’s degree, Must be a citizen of developing member country of the ADB, either ITP-TOEFL 550 /or paper-based TOEFL 550 / or cbt -TOEFL 213, or Internet-based 79-80; or IELTS 6.00 total band; and GMAT (for graduate business program) /or GRE for other graduate programs required by UHM, and Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK – JAPAN

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (ADB – JSP)



15 APPROVED FIELDS OF STUDY AT UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI’I :

• Architecture (ArchD)• Business Administration (MBA) • Economics (MA, PhD)• Geography (MA, PhD)• International Management (PhD)• Japan – focused Executive MBA• Law (LLM)• Natural Resources & Environmental Management (MS, PhD)• Ocean & Resources Engineering (MS, PhD)• Oceanography (MS, PhD)• Pacific Islands Studies (MA)• Public Administration (MPA)• Sociology (MA, PhD)• Tropical Plant & Soil Science (MS, PhD)• Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)



Funding Provisions:(For both master’s and doctorate)

- Maximum of 24 months

Recipients of funding from the Asian Development Bank receive full support including round trip air transportation.

Funding provision is not available for a recipient’s dependent.



APPLICATION (use the same form as the EWC application): Application Distribution: August – October 15, 2008Application Deadline: Postmarked no later than November 1, 2008




Tel: +66 (0) 2652 0653 extension 119


OR: The East-West Center’s Email: [email protected] Website to download an application: www.eastwestcenter.org/studentprograms

Applicants must send the completed applications directly to the EWC in USA.



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Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies 2009/2011

With financial support from the Government of Japan, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) administers the scholarship program with the assistance of the Institute of International Education (IIE). The program is intended to train Asian nationals as Fund economists.

Academic Program: To study economics (macro-economics or a related subject)

through Ph.D at a leading university either in the USA, Canada or at some selected Australian universities.

Funding Provisions: All reasonable expenses for 2 years of graduate study

including: one round-trip airfare, full university tuition and fees, medical insurance and related fees, books and living expense allowances.

Eligibility:

1. Scholars are expected to complete their Ph.D by their 33rd birthday,( should not be older than 27 when apply)

2. Be in the process of applying to the universities, OR be accepted to a university at the Ph.D level (applicants have to complete / proceed / and submit their university applications by themselves to their chosen universities, not through the IMF),

3. High scores on CBT-TOEFL or IBT-TOEFL and GRE are the required tests for submission to

the IMF.

Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies 2009/2011

Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies

Application Distribution: August – November 30, 2008Application Deadline: Postmarked no later than December 7, 2008 and mail to IIE Thailand. OR, mail the application and supporting materials to IIE Office in Washington, D.C., USA no later than December 31, 2008.

To Request for an application & information: Mailing address: Program Officer-Scholarships Institute of International Education

GPO Box 2050, Bangkok 10501, THAILAND Tel: +66 (0) 2652 0653 extension 119 Fax: +66 (0) 2652 0633

[email protected]: At IIE/ New York Office Email: [email protected] Websites to download the application: www.imf.org

IIE Office Hours

8:30 am. - 4:30 pm./ Monday - Friday

Location Address

6th Floor, Maneeya Center North, 518/3 Ploenchit Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, THAILAND

Mailing Address


Tel: 0 2652 0653; Fax: 0 2652 0633; Email: [email protected]

Website: www.iiethai.org

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IIE/Southeast Asia SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMS TO STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1.EAST - WEST CENTER (EWC) to study at University of Hawai’i : a)EWC