by GLOBAL_1 | Jun 2, 2016 | News
Semarang, io.undip.ac.id; The Australian Government Department of Education and Training administers the Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships. The Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships aim to build Australia’s reputation for excellence in the provision of education and research, support the internationalisation of the Australian higher education and research sectors and offers high-achieving individuals from overseas and Australia opportunities to increase their productivity and expertise in their field.
Category of Endeavour scholarships and fellowships
| Category |
Level |
Duration |
| Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship |
Australian Masters or PhD |
Up to 2 years for a MastersUp to 4 years for a PhD |
| Endeavour Research Fellowship (Including Australia Cheung Kong andAustralia India Education Council) |
Short-term research towards an overseas Masters, PhD or postdoctoral research |
4 – 6 months |
| Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Scholarship |
Australian Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree |
1 – 2.5 years |
| Endeavour Executive Fellowship |
Professional development |
1 – 4 months |
Benefits
Travel allowance: A$3,000
Establishment allowance: A$2,000 (fellowships) or A$4,000 (scholarships)
Monthly stipend: A$3,000 (paid up to the maximum category duration on a pro-rata basis)
Health insurance for the full category duration (OSHC for international recipients)
Travel insurance (excluding during programme for international recipients)
Endeavour scholarship recipients will also receive tuition fees (includes students service and amenities fees) paid up to the maximum study/ research duration on a pro-rata basis.
How to apply
Visit the Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships website to determine your eligibility, read the applicant guidelines and then follow the links to the online application.
deadline for the application: 30 june 2016
Further information and details, please visit Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships or contact detindonesia@gmail.com and 021 2550 5550
by GLOBAL_1 | Jun 2, 2016 | News
DAAD “Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance)” 2017 is designed to further qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life. The programme offers very good graduates with a first university degree the chance to obtain a Master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country. With this programme, DAAD intends to contribute to the support of Good Governance and civil society structures in selected partner countries and regions.
The following Master courses are available:
• Hertie School of Governance, Berlin: Master of Public Policy (MPP)
• University Duisburg-Essen: Master of Development and Governance
• Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt: Master of Public Policy (MPP)
• Leuphania University Lüneburg: Public Economics, Law and Politics (PELP)
• Hochschule Osnabrück: Management in Nonprofit Organizations
• University of Osnabrück: M.A. Democratic Governance and Civil Society
• University Passau: Master of Governance and Public Policy
• University Potsdam: Master of Public Management (MPM)
Who can apply?
Very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who in the future want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals. The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East (see list of countries).
What is fundable?
The scholarships are for Master courses at a German institution of higher education. The successful candidates will study on one of the selected Master courses listed above. The courses have an international orientation and are taught in German and/or English. The scholarship holders will study in groups and be offered a special DAAD-financed tutoring at their host institutions. Furthermore, there is the possibility of networking events for participants in different courses and their attendance at tailor-made summer-schools.
Before taking up their Master studies the scholarship holders will be placed on German courses for normally 6 months (this also applies to scholarship holders in Master courses taught in English).The language courses take place at selected institutes in Germany and not at the universities.
DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 €. The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany. In addition, DAAD grants an appropriate travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases rent subsidies and / or family allowances. DAAD-scholarship holders are exempt from tuition fees.
Requirements
In addition to the completed undergraduate studies (Bachelor or equivalent) and the study results, the main criterion for selection is a convincing description of the subject-related and personal motivation for the study project in Germany and the expected benefit after the return to the home country.
For Master courses taught in German or in German and English, good knowledge of German (ideally at completed A 2 level at the time of application) is an advantage for being able to pass the German language test required for admission to the Master programme at the end of the six-month preparatory German course. For courses taught in English, proof of good knowledge of English is required. (For more details please check the admission requirements for the selected course.)
The university degree should have been obtained during the six years before the application for the scholarship. Applicants cannot be considered if they have been in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application.
All Master courses have further additional requirements that must be fulfilled by the applicants at any case.
Application
Please submit your application for the Master courses and for the DAAD scholarship solely to the Master courses you have selected at the respective university. Please check the deadlines on the homepages of the elected Master courses. You are allowed to submit your application to up to three Master courses listed below.
- Application
- Motivation Letter containing a precise description of the applicant’s academic / professional and personal reasons for wishing to participate in the programme
- Full Curriculum Vitae (CV) including information about precise field of study and, if applicable, description of job experience
- Copies of all certificates
- Recent language Certificates
- Two letters of recommendation by university professors and/or current or former employer
Deadline
Pleae submit your application for the selected Master courses and for the DAAD scholarship directly to the respective university. The application period at all 8 universities lasts from June 1st to July 31st 2016. For more information please find it here
by GLOBAL_1 | May 24, 2016 | News
Semarang, io.undip.ac.id; Alternative Project is Japanese NGO that creates youth program internationally to encourage youths to explore global cultures. Alternative Project in collaboration with Nippon Foundation Student Volunteer Center (
gakuvo.jp) is holding
two 2-week programs that can be chosen, which are:
1. Alternative Leadership Program in Social Entrepreneurship (Jakarta, August 4-17, 2016) and 2. Culture and Education (Yogyakarta, August 30-September 12,2016).
We are looking for 4 Indonesian students for the program Jakarta and 5 Indonesian students for the program in Jogja. They will join Japanese students from the various university in Japan. During the program, students will learn about the topics depends on the theme. Not only learning, they will also get hands-on experience through the creative activities.
For Social Entrepreneurship, Students will learn about social entrepreneurship in Indonesia such as the background, struggles, and achievement. After, they will explore a real situation in Indonesia to understand the role of social entrepreneurs in answering the problem in society by doing real actions.
For Culture and Education, the students will voluntarily teach the kids in the riverbank of Code River. The theme for this workshop is “Clean Environment: I start from myself!”. Participants, 10 Japanese and 5 Indonesian students will work in teams to create a creative workshop to deliver that theme so the kids are able to realize the importance of keeping their environment clean, especially they are living by the river where this issue is crucial.
Eligibility
A motivated young person with any interest
Speak basic English (and/or Japanese)
Able to join program for two weeks
Able to pay the program fee (1.500.000 IDR for each program)
Have a good knowledge of Indonesian cultures
Independent, responsible, able to work as a team
Have motivation and interest in Social Environmental/ Entrepreneurship/ Cultural exchange program
How to apply
Read carefully the information sheet about the program
For Social Entrepreneurship:
For Culture and Education:
Fill out the application form in
Send the application or participation fee of 1.500.000 IDR (for payment details, please contact yoana.altproject@gmail.com) your application will be processed after you do the payment.
Application will be opened from May 23rd until June 13th
If you are not selected, the participation fee will be refunded. If you accepted but cancel your participation, the participation fee will not be refunded. the final decision for accepted applicants will be announced within 2 weeks after the application term is ended.
for more information, please contact yoana.altproject@gmail.com or check facebook page of Alternative Project in www.facebook.com/alternativeproject.now.
by GLOBAL_1 | May 19, 2016 | News
Semarang. io.undip.ac.id, UK – Indonesia Science & Technology Fund: Newton Institutional Links -KLN/INSINAS
Newton Fund with the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education (Ristek-Dikti) opens the opportunity to support the joint research translation work that led by Indonesia – UK universities/research institutions. To also support the quality of Indonesia research, expected output of the project is international publication.
Submission period : 19 April 2016 – 27 June 2016
Proposal Value
Funding Size : GBP 70,000 – GBP 120,000 by Newton Fund
For Applicants : – Indonesian State Universities (please follow Ristek-Dikti’s programme, KLN). Parallel applications through BC system and Ristek Dikti’s system should be followed. There are two applications should be submitted:
- Joint proposal (UK and Indonesia institutions) should be sent through British Council’s online application and
- Indonesia lead applicant responsible for applying through Ristek-Dikti’s online application
*Please note that both applications must be identical
– Indonesian Private Universities/Research Institutions/any other eligible institutions (please follow Ristek-Dikti’s programme, INSINAS). Parallel applications through BC system and Ristek-Dikti’s system should be followed. There are two applications should be submitted:
- Joint proposal (UK and Indonesia institutions) should be sent through British Council’s online application and
- Indonesia lead applicant responsible for applying through Ristek-Dikti’s online application
*Please note that both applications must be identical
UK – Indonesia Science & Technology Fund : Newton Researcher Links – SAME Travel Grant
To support the capacity building in research and innovation in higher education, Directorate General of Resources for Science, Technology and Higher Education together with the Newton Fund is offering Newton Researcher Links – SAME Travel Grant Programme. This programme is a joint project between Scheme for Academic Mobility and Exchange (SAME) which managed by the Ristek-Dikti and the Newton Fund Researcher Links Travel Grant which managed by the British Council. The programme is expected to reflect direct impact towards the social welfare and economic development in Indonesia.
Submission period : 19 April 2016 – 27 June 2016
Visit Duration : 3 Months (For departure in 2017)
Theme : (1) Agriculture; (2) Climate and environment; (3) Sustainable energy for all; (4) Education research and innovation for development; (5) Economic growth; (6) Health; (7) Water and sanitation; (8) Food and nutrition; (9) Demographic change and migration; (10) Rural and urban development; (11) Infrastructure; (12) Humanitarian disasters and emergencies, disaster risk reduction; (13) Resilient and connected communities; (14) Governance, society and conflict; (15) Development-relevant data collection, quality and access
For more information please visit and apply here
by GLOBAL_1 | May 19, 2016 | News
Semarang, io.undip.ac.id, The Government of Colombia has opened the “Spanish Course as a Foreign Language for Tourist Guides and university students from FEALAC countries – Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation”. The Government of Colombia will prioritize candidates who are studying courses related to Latin-American Studies, International Business, International Relations, International Trade, Business, Management and Foreign Languages.
The Colombian Government decided to give continuity to this initiative and offer up to 60 scholarships to tourist guides and undergraduate and graduate students from South-East Asian countries, members of FEALAC, interested in learning Spanish as a foreign language. The course will have duration of one academic semester (approximately 4 months), and will be held at Colombian universities renowned for their high quality Spanish as a foreign language courses.
Duration of the Scholarship
One academic semester (From August to November 2016)
Required Profile
- Must be nationals from South-East Asian countries that are members of FEALAC;
- Be tourist guides duly certified or students who have outstanding academic results and are enrolled in the last academic year of their undergraduate course or a graduate course;
- Have a good knowledge of English (level B1);
- Have good physical and mental health;
- Have been born between January 1, 1976 and December 31, 1996.
- Accept and carry out the rules of this 2016 initiative, submitted as Annex I of this document;
- Have the necessary resources to cover the costs of the first month of their stay in Colombia. It is suggested a minimum amount of $500 (five hundred) US dollars;
- Preferably have basic knowledge of Spanish (level A1);
- Have not participated in past versions of this initiative, developed since 2013.
Required Documents
- Application form completed2, which will be available on the webpage of the Colombian Embassy in the member countries of FEALAC.
- A recent passport photo (3.5 x 4 cms).
- Copy of the principal passport page, containing biographical information. The passport must have a minimum validity of one year after the start of the program.
- Just for tourist guides: Acceptance letter or authorization of enrollment issued by the National Tourism Authority or Competent Authorities of their countries.
- Just for undergraduate and graduate students: Cover letter issued by University where enrolled that includes the Grade Point Average (GPA) of the candidate. For postgraduate students, copy of Undergraduate diploma.
- Medical certificate in English, signed by a doctor, certifying that the candidate is in good physical and mental health in order to take the course in Colombia.
- Documents evidencing the candidate has a proficient knowledge of English, equal or greater than B1, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- Letter of acceptance signed by the candidate, submitted as Annex II in this document, to be signed only by the final beneficiaries.
Benefits
- Round trip, air ticket in economy class from the capital of the home country to the Colombian city.
- Monthly stipend of one million six hundred (1.600.000) Colombian pesos covering accommodation, local transport, and the cost of meals in Colombia.
- Tuition scholarship for the Spanish as a foreign language course.
- International Health Insurance, whose coverage is presented as Annex III to this document.
- Courtesy Visa during the progress of the course, which be granted for a time of three (3) months and renovated in Colombia before its expiry date.
Application Period
Submission deadline: The deadline is extended until May 30, 2016. 12:00 p.m., Bogotá time.
For relevant purposes, please find the terms of reference, Annex I, II, III for the application here or visit the following link: http://indonesia.embajada.gov.co/newsroom/news/2016-04-21/8637
Any additional concerns please contact eindonesia@cancilleria.gov.co.
by GLOBAL_1 | May 19, 2016 | Event, News
Semarang, io.undip.ac.id. International Office of Sekolah Tinggi Informatika & Komputer Indonesia (STIKI) Malang invite Undip students to join international program “The Korean – Indonesian Design Thinking Camp” will be conducted in South Korea from 22 – 27 September 2016, with cooperation from STIKI Malang – Sun Moon University – Seamolec – Aptikom. Details and schedule attached in the link below.
Due to limited participant, please register yourself by fill the registration form below no longer than 1 June 2016.
Find the details information and schedule here. Download the registration form here. More information please contact zusanacr@stiki.ac.id, siska@stiki.ac.id, or rosye@stiki.ac.id
