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Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship The Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) is a competitive and prestigious scholarship scheme designed to encourage outstanding graduates or final-year students to take their first step towards a leading research career by studying for a doctoral degree programme (PhD) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), one of Asia's leading research universities. Funding will be provided for up to 4 years for NPGS awardees. Up to 30 NPGS awards will be made available in each Academic Year. Successful candidates will be known as Nanyang President's Graduate Scholars. Readmore: http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2010/03/nanyang-presidents-graduate-scholarship.html
Nanyang Fellows Programme The Nanyang Fellows Programme was launched in 1998 by Dr Tony Tan. Since then courses are conducted annually with an optimum cohort of around 20-30 students. The small size enhances learning and interaction on a personal level. In this 12-month full-time programme, the Nanyang Fellow will spend ten and a half months at the Nanyang Business School in Singapore, three weeks at MIT’s Sloan School of Management in Boston and two weeks in Wharton, University of Pennsylvania. The programme also includes a compulsory Business Study Mission (BSM) in a carefully selected country around the world. The programme also includes a Leadership Seminar Series where you will gain privileged insights from the experiences of top business and government leaders through closed-door dialogues. Readmore: http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2010/03/nanyang-fellows-programme.html
ESMT Scholarships ESMT European School of Management and Technology was founded in 2002 to establish an international business school, based in Germany, with a distinct European focus. ESMT offers excellence and innovation through rigorous academic research, teaching and consulting—with a practice-oriented approach to business education. ESMT focuses on three main topics: Europe, Leadership, as well as Management of Technology and offers an MBA and Executive MBA programs and executive education. ESMT’s main campus is located in Berlin with another campus in Cologne. Scholarships will be allocated on the basis of intellectual excellence, evidence of personal and professional achievement and evidence of strong leadership potential as well as superior interpersonal skills. Readmore: http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2010/04/esmt-scholarships.html
AMAROUT Fellowships IMDEA ("Instituto Madrileño de Estudios Avanzados" - Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies) is the new institutional framework established by the Government of the Region of Madrid (Spain) to effectively combine and increase both public and private support for research of excellence in the region. IMDEA comprises a network of research institutes in areas of high economic impact, including: energy, food sciences, materials, nanotechnology, networks, social sciences, software, and water. AMAROUT Europe is a Marie Curie Action (PEOPLE-COFUND) to foster and consolidate the European Research Area by attracting to Europe and, in particular, to the region of Madrid (Spain) top research talent. AMAROUT contributes with IMDEA to turning Madrid into one of the top knowledge generation regions in Europe. To accomplish this, during the next 4 years, the AMAROUT program will finance up to 132 researchers to join the IMDEA network of research institutes for one year (renewable up to twice). Read more: http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2010/03/amarout-fellowships.html
Rothamsted International Fellowships Rothamsted International (RI) is a non-profit-making charity working towards sustainable agriculture in developing and emerging countries. We aim to share research excellence in agricultural and environmental sciences for the benefit of world-wide agricultural and environmental sustainability. Visiting RI Fellows make use of the current, state-of-the art, facilites and expertise at Rothamsted Research, the oldest agricultural research station in the world. The primary objective of this prestigious Fellowship Scheme is the exchange of vital scientific skills and technologies relevant to the agricultural and environmental needs and aspirations of developing and emerging countries. Fellowships are funded by charitable donations; they are available to scientists of proven ability, working in developing or emerging countries, to pursue research with scientists at Rothamsted for periods of up to one year. It is expected that Fellows will return to their home country at the end of the Fellowship period. Read more: http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2010/03/rothamsted-international-fellowships.html
IDRC Fellowships and Awards This Fellowship (a bequest from Helen S. Bentley and C. Fred Bentley) provides assistance to Canadian and developing-country graduate students with a university degree in agriculture, forestry or biology, who wish to undertake postgraduate, applied, on-farm research with cooperating farmers in a developing country. In principle, IDRC supports research on all parts of the developing regions of the world. At this time, Fellowships and Awards is not supporting awards which involve research in Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Eastern Europe or Central Asia. Projects should evaluate and/or promote the use of fertility enhancing plants, such as leguminous forages, shrubs, cover crops, and grain legumes in small farms. The intent is to seek ways to increase the yield of food crops, improve farmers’ livelihoods, and improve soil fertility. Read more: http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2010/03/idrc-fellowships-and-awards.html
UNESCO Fellowships The fellowships offered under this scheme are of short term duration (6 months maximum) and are intended for specialized training at the postgraduate level. Priority targets are promising and qualified specialists who seek to undertake advanced research or to upgrade their skills and knowledge of state-of-the-art developments in their field of study or work. Target candidates: Graduate and Postgraduate candidates for study abroad wishing to:
Read more: http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2010/03/unesco-fellowships.html
Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships-Applications for the 2011 intake The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) aim to develop leadership and build partnerships and linkages within the Asia-Pacific, while addressing priority development issues of the region. The ALA program comprises ALA Scholarships and ALA Fellowships. These awards are for leaders or those who have potential for leadership roles that can influence social and economic reform, both in their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region. ALA Scholarships are for study at Masters or Doctorate level in an Australian university. Study programs must relate to a priority development area: disability, economic growth, education, environment, food security, gender, governance, health, human rights, infrastructure, regional stability, rural development, water and sanitation. ALA scholars also undertake a Leadership Development Program in Australia. As ALA Scholarships are an investment in the future of the Asia-Pacific region, ALA scholars are required to return to their home country or the region for two years after they have completed their studies in Australia. Read more: http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2007/11/australian-leadership-awards.html
2010 YouthActionNet Global Fellowship Launched in 2001 by the International Youth Foundation, YouthActionNet strengthens, supports, and celebrates the role of young people in leading positive change in their communities. Each year, 20 exceptional young social entrepreneurs are selected as YouthActionNet Global Fellows following a competitive application process. The year-long Fellowship program includes: Skill-building:
Read more: http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2010/03/youthactionnet-global-fellowship.html
UN-HABITAT: World Urban Youth Assembly International Essay Competition The world urban population has grown at very high rates over the past two decades. According to the UN-HABITAT State of the World Cities Report 2008/2009, it is estimated that by the middle of the 21st century, half of the world’s population will be living in urban areas. The theme for this year’s UN-HABITAT World Urban Forum which is being held in Rio de Janeiro from 22 to 26 March, “The right to the City– bridging the urban divide” seeks to engage practitioners and policy makers to rethink the urban utopia and identifying the best practices and actions in every city, creating a better world where everyone can live with dignity, respect and citizenship. Young people living in urban areas can play a significant role in addressing the challenges facing decision and policy makers planning for and managing cities. Young people from around the world participating in the World Urban Youth Assembly on 19 and 20 March will have an opportunity to deliberate and make recommendations to better inform the urban agenda. Readmore: http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2010/02/un-habitat-world-urban-youth-assembly.html
Fulbright Student Fellowships for Master and Ph.D The Fulbright Program was established to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other countries, through the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills. It provides funds for students, scholars and professionals to undertake graduate study and advanced research. The program was promoted by and named after Arkansas senator J. William Fulbright, who promulgated its passage through the US Senate in 1946. Readmore:http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2009/02/fulbright-student-fellowships.html
Volunteer Youth Delegates Outstanding Youth Group of Cambodia (OYG) The Outstanding Youth Group of Cambodia (OYG) was founded on April 06, 2008 by a group of dynamic young people who wish to promote friendship and solidarity among all walks of life so that we all can work together for a better society. OYG was formed to work with the youth in order to promote their interest and participation in social affairs. Major activities of OYG include: 1) establishing network and coalition among young people, the youth and elderly who support youth activities to help develop their society; 2) building capacity of the young people and youth through organizing venues and opportunities for them to learn from each other and from resource persons on necessary skills and ethics to be good leaders of the future generation; 3) providing information, assistance and counseling for the youth in seeking jobs and study opportunities. In light with its expansion of the core activities and education outreach program, OYG seeks to recruit many Volunteer Youth Delegates (Volunteer) from all Universities in Phnom Penh: Major Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the OYG Secretariat and in close cooperation with all the Project Coordinators of all major program components and YCDP trainee of OYG, the Volunteer Youth Delegates perform the following tasks: - Facilitate communication and disseminate information among students in their universities - Organize venue, invite participants and get involved in conducting education outreach activities in their respective universities. - Assist OYG in organizing events such as youth camps, forums, congress and training activities, etc. - Perform other responsibilities as requested. Requirements: Some English knowledge and ability to understand basic communication via e-mail - Students or recent graduate with good academic record or with some relevant experience in the past will be advantage - Good knowledge about using e-mail and internet as communication tools - Computer skills (Ms Word, Excel,). Own a computer (laptop) and use it often will be advantage - Good inter-personal skills (sociable, friendly, pleasant, etc) - Strong commitment to learn new experience and grow capacity in an evolving youth group. Work Schedule: Flexible Working Hours including Weekend as needed. Minimum 7 hours per week. Benefit: The selected Volunteer Youth Delegates will enjoy the following benefits: 1) earn good experience working for one of the leading youth groups in Cambodia, 2) develop personal skills and capacity; 3) be part of the large network of young people and youth; 4) opportunities for earning money as income for some specific activities based on work. No based salary will be provided for these positions.
Japan/World Bank Scholarship The mission of the World Bank Group is to reduce poverty and improve living standards through sustainable development and investment in people. The World Bank Institute (WBI) is at the forefront of the Bank's efforts to promote learning and deliver to the stakeholders, the best thinking and experience emerging from around the world on issues crucial to reform and socio-economic development. Through its management of the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) and the Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSM Fellowships), WBI supplements its training programs by providing opportunities for graduate study to promising professionals from developing member countries. The objective of the Scholarship and Fellowship Programs is to help create an international community of highly-trained professionals working in the field of economic and social development. The community will actively participate in the capacity building efforts in the developing countries. Readmore: http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2007/06/japanworld-bank-scholarship.html
Fellowships at The National Gallery of Canada Competitive fellowships are offered in the fields of Canadian Art; Indigenous Art; and History of Photography. The fellowships are open to international competition. Fellowships are tenable only at the National Gallery of Canada. The term of full-time residency must fall within the period 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2011. Awards can be up to $5,000 a month, including expenses and stipend, to a maximum of $30,000. Fellowships are not renewable. Readmore: http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2010/02/fellowships-at-national-gallery-of.html
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