tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83707330922240352772024-02-16T12:33:38.149+08:00Study abroad, get more opportunities !D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-75581649327452270982009-08-01T01:08:00.002+08:002009-08-01T01:14:17.261+08:00MSc Scholarship at Kingston University London<span style="font-size:180%;">I</span>n addition to MSc scholarships and bursaries awarded by Kingston University, the Faculty of Engineering has a number of scholarships available for Home/EU and International students.<br /><br />Who can Apply?<br />Any student applying for a taught full-time postgraduate MSc course in the Faculty of Engineering with a confirmed offer of a place for the next academic intake (September or January).<br /><br />Selection Process<br />Selection is by application only and applicants must:<br />- Have a good academic record<br />- Provide a statement of 500 words in support of your application.<br /><br />Submitting an Application:<br />In order to apply for a scholarship, you are required to fill in and submit a Scholarship<br /><br />Application Form:<br /><a title="Download PDF (Portable Document Format) document" href="http://engineering.kingston.ac.uk/docs/international-scholarship-application.pdf">Engineering Scholarship Application Form - International Students (PDF) 32k</a><br /><a title="Download PDF (Portable Document Format) document" href="http://engineering.kingston.ac.uk/docs/home-eu-scholarship-application.pdf">Engineering Scholarship Application Form - Home/EU Students (PDF) 32k</a><br /><br />The application must be typed and printed. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.<br /><br />Application Deadlines:<br /><br />September 2009 Intake<br />31st July 2009 for Home/EU and International students.<br /><br />January 2010 Intake<br />30th November 2009 for Home/EU and International students.<br /><br />For more information:<br /><a href="http://engineering.kingston.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/scholarships/msc_scholarships_for_uk_international_students.htm">http://engineering.kingston.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/scholarships/msc_scholarships_for_uk_international_students.htm</a>D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-12501180552752285252009-07-05T23:23:00.004+08:002009-07-05T23:34:21.160+08:00MIWFT Scholarships<p><span style="font-size:180%;">W</span>ith the support of the North-Rhine-Westphalian Ministry for Innovation, Science, Research and Technology (MIWFT), the Institute for Geoinformatics offers:</p><ul><li>Five scholarships for the MSc program in Geoinformatics (4 semesters, start October 1, 2009)</li><li>Two partial scholarships for the MSc program in Geospatial Technologies (3 semesters, start September 4, 2009)</li></ul><p>for nationals of the following countries:</p>Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China (P.R.), Costa Rica, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uruguay.<br /><br />The scholarships include:<br /><ul><li>Tuition waiver for all semesters</li><li>Scholarship: 850 € per month (not for the first semester in Spain or Portugal (September 4, 2009 – February 28, 2010) in the MSc in Geospatial Technologies)</li><li>Support health insurance: 70 € per month (not for the first semester in Spain or Portugal (September 4, 2009 – February 28, 2010) in the MSc in Geospatial Technologies)</li><li>Support travel costs according to real costs: up to 1.000 € for a flight to/from Europe before starting/after finishing the program and up to 1.000 € for one home flight to/from Europe in between.</li></ul><p>Application deadline: July 31, 2009</p><p>For more information:</p><p><a href="http://ifgi.uni-muenster.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44">http://ifgi.uni-muenster.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44</a> </p>D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-78354876201624768882009-06-17T17:10:00.003+08:002009-06-17T17:19:47.283+08:00MBA Scholarships by the Republic of Cyprus for 2009-2010<span style="font-size:180%;">T</span>he Republic of Cyprus is offering five (5) full scholarships of 12-months duration to study for the attainment of the University of Nicosia Master in Business Administration Programme for the academic year 2009-2010. Eligible candidates are citizens of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.<br /><br />Application Procedure<br /><br />In order to submit an application for scholarship, the applicant must attain an official endorsement by his/her country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs by completing the Endorsement Form, which must be submitted along with the application form (detailed instructions on the endorsement procedure are included in the endorsement form). The applicants must then submit their applications along with the endorsement form at a Competent Consular Authority of the Republic of Cyprus of their choice.<br /><br />The deadline for the submission of applications is <strong>June 30, 2009</strong>.<br /><br />In order to expedite the process, it is strongly recommended that the applicant forwards a copy of the stamped and endorsed application to the University of Nicosia, as soon as he/she attains the stamp and endorsement by the official government authority (as instructed above). It is noted that ONLY stamped and endorsed applications by the applicant’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be considered for a scholarship award.<br /><br />For Application forms and Endorsement forms, as well as information material on the programme can be found at:<br /><a href="http://www.unic.ac.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_name=newsholder&ar_id=112&newsType=external">http://www.unic.ac.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_name=newsholder&ar_id=112&newsType=external</a><br /><br />For further information or queries please contact Ms. Julie Boyadjian, MBA Student Advisor at the University of Nicosia, at: <a href="mailto:mba@unic.ac.cy">mba@unic.ac.cy</a> or +357-22841671<br /><br />Important notes concerning the award of scholarships:<br />1. Candidates who have received a scholarship of either short or long duration by the Republic of Cyprus within the last two (2) years are NOT eligible to apply for these scholarships.<br />2. Eligible candidates must be permanent residents of their country of citizenship.<br />3. All scholarships are offered officially by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus to other Governments on a bilateral basis as official technical assistance and not to individuals. Therefore, it is expected that with the end of the scholarship, the scholarship recipients will return to their country of citizenship so that the recipie country is benefited to the highest possible degree by the transfer of know-how and not just the individual receiving the scholarship.<br />4. For the scholarship to be awarded it is necessary for the candidate to accept the Terms and Conditions of the scholarship.D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-62870527854958526092009-02-19T00:44:00.003+09:002009-02-19T00:57:43.451+09:002009 Undergraduate Scholarship by Korean Government<span style="font-size:180%;">Q</span>ualifications<br />Prospective applicant must meet the following qualification criteria :<br />(1) Applicants should be a citizen of the country to which this scholarship program is offered. (including applicant`s parents). Applicants should not be a holder of Korean citizenship.<br />(2) Applicants should be under 25 years of age as of March 1, 2009.<br />(3) Have an adequate health, both physically and mentally. Persons who are pregnant or having severe illness may not apply.<br />(4) Have finished or be scheduled to finish formal education of elementary, middle, high school outside of Korea as of March 1, 2009.<br />(5) Possess a grade point average (G.P.A.) above 80% from the last educational institution attended or have earned top 10% of G.P.A. among classmates.<br />(6) Not at any time have received a Korean government scholarship for his/her undergraduate study before.<br />(7) Not have enrolled in an undergraduate course in Korea before.<br />(8) Preferential selection for applicants who are good at Korean or English.<br /><br />Scholarship Payment<br />(1) Scholarship Period, 1 year of Korean language course and 4 years of undergraduate degree Course<br />(2) Scholarship Benefits<br /><br />Airplane ticket or airfare :<br />The grantees will receive an airplane ticket or be paid an economy class airfare of the shortest route between their country and Korea when they come to Korea, and, thereafter, when the grantees leave Korea after the completion of their study.<br />NIIED does not compensate fees for the domestic travel both in the grantee`s country and Korea.<br />Airfare for entry into Korea will not be provided to a grantee who already arrived and has been staying in Korea as of the confirmation date of selection of scholarship students.<br /><br />Monthly Allowance : 800,000 won per month<br />Tuitions (an entrance fee and a registration fee) : The full entrance fee are exempted by the host institution. The full tuition is exempted by NIIED.<br />Settlement Allowance : 200,000 won upon arrival<br />Repatriation Allowance : 100,000 won upon completion of studies<br /><br />Korean Language Training Expenses : The full costs up to 1 year (NIIED pays directly to the entrusted language training institution)<br />Medical Insurance: The grantees will be provided with health insurance during the period of their study program in Korea for major accidents and illnesses. (The medical fee will be reimbursed through the insurance company to the grantee after he/she pays first)<br /><br />NIIED does not compensate fees for insurance of traveling to and from Korea.<br />Any grantee who gives up one`s study during the scholarship period will not receive airfare and allowance for repatriation except for the cases approved by NIIED such as severance of diplomatic relations, war or other natural disasters. Any grantee who quits the program in 3 months after one`s entrance into Korea, should refund all scholarship fees (The airfare of arriving Korea, settlement allowance, monthly allowance, Korean language training expenses, etc.).<br /><br />Submission of Required Documents<br />(1) Place of Submission: Documents must be submitted to the Korean Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin.<br />(2) Deadline of Submission: The date set by the Korean Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin.<br />(3) Documents to be submitted<br />-One completed application form (on the prescribed form)<br />-Two 4cm x 5cm color photos<br />-One Copy of a high school diploma<br />-One Copy of a high school grade transcript<br />-Two recommendation letters (from the applicant`s teacher or principle of the school, academic advisor or the relevant chief of the organization)<br />-One Self-introduction Essay (on the prescribed form)<br />-One NIIED Pledge (on the prescribed form)<br />-One Study Plan (on a prescribed form)<br />-One personal medical assessment (on a prescribed form)<br />-One Certificate of Health authorized by a doctor (only for those candidates who are filtered and recommended by Korean Embassy or Consulate)<br />-One copy of a certificate of Korean proficiency or English proficiency (only applicable to those who have, In 2 years after he/she took the test)<br />-The certificates of a citizenship of the applicant and one`s parents if the applicant is a Korean abroad.<br /><br />Application form can be downloaded at <a href="http://www.niied.go.kr/">http://www.niied.go.kr/</a><br /><br />For more information :<br />The National Institute for International Education (NIIED)<br />Mailing Address : #205, Dongsung-dong 181,Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-810, Republic of Korea<br /><br />Website : http://yoohak.niied.go.kr Korean Government Scholarship Program FAQ<br /><a href="http://www.niied.go.kr/News">http://www.niied.go.kr/News</a><br />Phone : +82-2-3668-1355 +82-2-3668-1356 +82-2-3668-1357<br />Fax : +82-2-743-4992<br /><br />E-mail :<br /><a href="mailto:edukor@mest.go.kr">edukor@mest.go.kr</a><br /><a href="mailto:gukje@mest.go.kr">gukje@mest.go.kr</a><br /><a href="mailto:hongbo@mest.go.kr">hongbo@mest.go.kr</a>D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-1608436148245321492008-11-05T23:53:00.006+09:002008-11-06T00:04:06.891+09:00Undergraduate Scholarship at Universiti Teknologi PetronasThe application for Undergraduate Programmes is open.<br />Deadline for July 2009 intake is on the 3rd of March 2009.<br /><br />The Government of Indonesia through its Oil and Gas Department or MIGAS and The National Education Department or Depdiknas in collaboration with Petronas is offering full time scholarships for studies in Malaysia towards the following degrees :<br /><br />BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS)<br />1. Electrical & Electronic Engineering<br />2. Mechanical Engineering<br />3. Chemical Engineering<br />4. Civil Engineering<br />5. Petroleum Engineering<br /><br />BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (HONOURS)<br />1. Information & Communication Technology (ICT)<br />2. Business Information System (BIS)<br /><br />General selection criteria are as follows:<br />1. Age Not exceeding 23 years old on date of application<br />2. Marital Status Single<br />3. Academic Qualification Must have passed High School Level Examination (GCE O`Level/ SMA equivalent), and / or Tes Potensi Akademik from major universities in Indonesia<br />4. Language Proficiency Good command of English (oral & written)<br />5. Course of Study To follow any one of the above courses offered by Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)<br /><br />The scholarships are offered to students to further their education and upon completion to serve either with Petronas or the Government of Indonesia in any of the designated departments, subsidiaries, companies, organizations or institutions for a period to be agreed upon.<br /><br />Kindly download and complete the UTP Application Form (attached in this email) which can be obtained from the website at <a href="http://www.utp.edu.my/">http://www.utp.edu.my/</a>, completed application form need to be submitted with your latest (non returnable) passport size photograph together with your contact number, address, curriculum vitae and relevant copies of full academic report to:<br /><br />Petronas Representative Office Indonesia<br />Level 27, Citibank Tower<br />Bapindo Plaza<br />Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 54-55<br />Jakarta 12190<br /><br />Source:<br /><a href="http://www.rumahbeasiswa.com/">http://www.rumahbeasiswa.com/</a>D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-86065180277586570692008-11-02T14:21:00.003+09:002008-11-02T14:30:51.815+09:00PhD Fellowship in Tropical Ecology<span style="font-size:180%;">H</span>iring Organization:<br />Rice University<br /><br />Position Description:<br />I am looking to accept a bright and motivated PhD student into my laboratory at Rice University, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology starting Fall 2009. I am looking for prospective students with interest related to one or more of the following 3 areas: 1) Effects of altered functional diversity (invasion/extinction) and habitat structure on multi-trophic species interactions and ecosystem processes, 2)Impacts of climate change on species interactions and wildlife demography, 3) Evolutionary and behavioral ecology of mammals and birds. Preference will go to applicants with strong academic records and quantitative skills and previous research experience.<br /><br />Please see our departmental website, for more information on the graduate program, the department and my own and the other faculty’s research interests. The department has strengths in a variety of research areas ranging from the ecology and evolution of interspecific interactions, conservation ecology, invasive species, and forest community dynamics to genomics, speciation, and the evolution of intra-specific cooperation and sociality. Formal application materials for graduate school can be submitted using the above website.<br /><br />Interested students should email me a letter of interest and attach a copy of their CV to:<br />Dr. Amy Dunham,<br />PhD Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology<br />Rice University<br />Houston, TX, 77005<br />Email:<br />http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~aed4/amydunham<br /><br />Qualifications/Experience:<br />Qualifications include a BA in Biology, Zoology, Anthropology or related field. Prior research experience preferred.<br /><br />Salary/funding:<br />Includes 4 year stipend and tuition waiver.<br /><br />Application Deadline:February 1, 2009<br /><br />Contact Information:<br />Dr. Amy Dunham<br />Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology,<br />Rice UniversityHouston, TX 77005<br />USA<br /><br />Website:<br /><a href="http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~aed/amydunham/">http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~aed/amydunham/</a>D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-35063349508546069352008-10-31T19:42:00.004+09:002008-10-31T19:53:35.561+09:00ASC - Master of Science: Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry<span style="font-size:180%;">T</span>argetted Students:<br />Application for admission in the ASC programme is entitled for students holding a Eurobachelor in Chemistry or equivalent education in the field of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry and Physics. Students from all over the world are welcome to join the programme.<br /><br />Admission criteria:<br />The selection procedure takes place within a common framework to the seven partners of the consortium. The partners, select on the basis of study results, a CV, a statement of purpose and two letters of recommendation. They may not discriminate between their own students, students of other universities of EU or non-EU countries. If some partners do not fill their quota, the partner universities may, after consultation, expand their quotas according to the regulations of the network.<br /><br />Application evaluation procedure<br />All applications are assessed by a centralized consortium commission. The following weighting scheme is applied to the selection criteria, producing a weighted arithmetic mean: - academic records of previous studies(coefficient 6, threshold 4) - scientific background of undergrad studies (coefficient 4, threshold 3) - ranking of Academic Institution where undergraduate studies were done (coefficient 2, threshold 2)- motivation letter (coefficient 2, threshold 3) - recommendation letters (coefficient 2, threshold 3) - mastering of foreign language(coefficient 2, threshold 2)- acquired practical experience (coefficient 1, threshold 2)- Awards and grants (coefficient 1, threshold 1)<br /><br />Deadlines<br />1) For non EU students applying for an ERASMUS MUNDUS Scholarship (Action 2) :<br />Opening : September 1st 2008.<br />Deadline : December 19th 2008 (both for on-line and paper submission)<br />Admission decision (pending completion of Bachelor Degree): early May 2009<br />2) Standard procedure for all other applicants: Deadline for Non EU students:Electronic and postal submission (as per postmark): March 31st 2009.Deadline for EU students:Electronic and postal submission (as per postmark): June 15 th 2009.Admission decision (pending completion of Bachelor Degree) : July 5th 2009<br /><br />Application procedure:<br />1) Very important: make sure you submit your on-line application before the above mentioned deadlines.<br />2) Send your hardcopies (same deadline as on-line procedure, as per postmark) to:<br />Erasmus-Mundus ASC Master Course<br />Prof. Jean-Pierre Wignacourt<br />Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille<br />Cité Scientifique, Bât C7-214<br />F-59655 VILLENEUVE D’ASCQ CEDEX<br />FRANCE<br /><br />For more information and apply online:<br /><a href="http://www.master-asc.org/registration/?c=3&p=41">http://www.master-asc.org/registration/?c=3&p=41</a>D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-11692929155612216412008-10-27T22:52:00.004+09:002008-10-27T22:56:52.925+09:00Cambridge International Scholarships (CISS)<span style="font-size:180%;">A</span>bout the CISS scheme<br />Cambridge University will offer, via the Cambridge Trusts, at least 40 Cambridge International Scholarships to Overseas Students who embark on a research course in 2009-10. The awards will be made on a competitive basis to those applicants considered by their departments to be the most outstanding.<br /><br />Value of the award<br />Each award will underwrite the full cost of fees and maintenance for the duration of the course.<br /><br />Duration of the award<br />The award has a maximum duration of three years and is available to all students who will be registered for a three year research programme, leading to the PhD (including CPGS), that starts in the academic year 2009-10.<br /><br />Eligibility<br />To be eligible to receive a Cambridge International Scholarship students must:<br />- be liable to pay the Overseas University Composition Fee.<br />- be engaged in a three year research programme leading to the PhD (i.e. will be registered as PhD, "Probationary PhD" or "CPGS") starting in the academic year 2009-10.<br />- be engaged in full-time study.<br />- have a high upper-second-class undergraduate honours degree from a UK Higher Education Institution, or an equivalent from an Overseas Institution.<br /><br />The application process<br />Every eligible applicant for a three year research course leading to the PhD in 2009-10 will be considered to have applied for a Cambridge International Scholarship provided their completed Graduate Admission and Scholarship Application Form is received by the Board of Graduate Studies before 15th December 2008. Applicants are expected to also seek funding from other sources.Departments will rank their outstanding applicants for consideration in the competition. Several hundred partially funded awards will also be made by the Cambridge Trusts using the departmental CISS ranking list.The attention of applicants is drawn to the 15th December 2008 deadline.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/gradstud/funding/aid/ciss/application.html">Completing the Graduate Admission and Scholarship Application Form</a><br /><br />For more information<br /><a href="http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/gradstud/funding/aid/ciss/index.html">http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/gradstud/funding/aid/ciss/index.html</a>D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-46471958372927510092008-10-17T19:47:00.006+08:002008-10-17T19:56:21.774+08:00The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes 2009<span style="font-size:180%;">T</span>he Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) are demand-driven fellowship programmes designed to foster capacity building within organizations in 57 developing countries by providing training and education to their mid-career staff members.<br /><br />50% of the available fellowships should be awarded to fellowships for female candidates, and 50% of the available budget should be spent on candidates from sub-Saharan Africa. Apart from this, priority is given to candidates from deprived groups and/or from marginalized regions.<br />The NFP are funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the budget for development co-operation.<br /><br />Employer support<br />The need for education and training must be linked to the institutional development of the organization the applicants are working for. This means that applicants must be nominated by their employers. In fact, applications without the support of an employer will not be considered.<br /><br />NFP sub-programmes<br /><ul><li>Fellowships for master’s degree programmes</li><li>Fellowships for PhD studies </li><li>Fellowships for short courses</li></ul><p>NFP master’s, NFP short courses and NFP PhD studies award fellowships to individuals. NFP also finances refresher courses for NFP alumni who would like to prolong the effect of earlier learning and update their knowledge and skills.</p><p>Applying for NFP<br />Applicants for PhD studies, master’s degree programmes or short courses must first gain academic admission to the course of their choice before applying for a fellowship through the Netherlands embassy or consulate in their country. Also, they can only apply for an NFP fellowship if the course is on the NFP course list for that particular year.<br /><br />In all cases, applicants are advised to contact the Netherlands embassy, consulate or Neso well in advance for specific instructions, and to inquire about specific local procedures and deadlines, requirements and selection criteria. These may differ from the general information provided on Nuffic’s website or in the brochures.<br /><br />More information<br />More information about NFP, including the application forms, are available at Netherlands embassies and consulates, Neso offices or from this website under the three different sub-programmes as mentioned above.<br /><br />List of available courses and application form can be downloaded in:<br /><a href="http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/scholarships/">http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/scholarships/</a></p>D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-62640850200803490972008-10-11T08:19:00.002+08:002008-10-11T08:21:45.445+08:00Curtin Humanities International Innovation ScholarshipThe Curtin Humanities International Innovation Scholarship is for students enrolling in an eligible undergraduate Humanities course at Curtin University of Technology in 2009 and can demonstrate an understanding of their course of study and show innovative ideas relating to their future profession.<br /><br />Application forms are required to be completed and the Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of demonstrating innovation relating to the applicant’s future profession and by choosing to study an eligible undergraduate Teaching course at Curtin, in 2009.<br /><br />Faculty: Humanities<br /><br />Applicable to: Prospective Students<br /><br />Closing Date: 3 November, 2008<br /><br />The Scholarship will provide $10,000 per year for the normal expected duration of the course to assist with costs associated with studying (fees, textbooks, incidental expenses etc).<br /><br />Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for a Curtin Humanities International Innovation Scholarship:<br />- Be an international student and hold a valid Student Visa – Higher Education (Subclass 573)<br />- Have received a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) in an eligible undergraduate Humanities course at Curtin University of Technology in 2009<br />- Commencing the first year of study at Curtin University of Technology, in an eligible course in 2009<br /><br />Eligible Humanities Course:<br />Double Degree in Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education<br /><br />The Scholarship will be awarded by a selection panel using the following criteria:<br />- Responses on the application form<br />- Applicants should provide a statement outlining their “innovation” in response to questions on the application form<br />- Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) in an eligible undergraduate Humanities course at Curtin University of Technology, in 2009<br />- Academic Merit<br /><br />Successful applicant will be notified in January 2009.<br /><br />For more information:<br /><a href="http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarship.cfm?id=684">http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarship.cfm?id=684</a>D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-67169875753972831412008-10-11T08:04:00.004+08:002008-10-11T08:14:30.752+08:00Curtin Science International Innovation ScholarshipThe Curtin Science International Innovation Scholarship is for students enrolling in an eligible undergraduate Science course at Curtin University of Technology in 2009 and can demonstrate an understanding of their course of study and show innovative ideas relating to their future profession.<br /><br />Application forms are required to be completed and Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of demonstrating innovation relating to the applicant’s future profession and by choosing to study an eligible undergraduate Science course at Curtin, in 2009.<br /><br />Faculty: Science and Engineering<br /><br />Applicable to: Prospective Students<br /><br />Closing Date: 3 November, 2008<br /><br />The Scholarship will provide $10,000 per year for the normal expected duration of the course to assist with costs associated with studying (fees, textbooks, incidental expenses etc).<br /><br />Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for a Curtin Science International Innovation Scholarship:<br />- Be an international student and hold a valid Student Visa – Higher Education (Subclass 573)<br />- Have received a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) in an eligible undergraduate Business course at Curtin University of Technology in 2009<br />- Commencing the first year of study at Curtin University of Technology, in an eligible course in 2009<br /><br />Eligible science course:<br />Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology)<br />Bachelor of Science (Geographic Information Science)<br />Bachelor of Science (Astronomy)<br /><br />The Scholarship will be awarded by a selection panel using the following criteria:<br />- Responses on the application form<br />- Applicants should provide a statement outlining their “innovation” in response to questions on the application form<br />- Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) in an eligible undergraduate Science course at Curtin University of Technology, Bentley Campus in 2009<br />- Academic Merit<br /><br />Successful applicant will be notified in January 2009.<br /><br />For More Information<br /><a href="http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarship.cfm?id=686">http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarship.cfm?id=686</a>D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-78741074423633064752008-10-06T18:54:00.005+08:002008-10-06T19:11:05.462+08:00University of Westminster Postgraduate Scholarship 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFcgZGgdSz3psrO6qriMwhaSni6GPUazRzcpiokMMdtB0VxghDNCt0ZH79-PgfZmkC2giOAtWoRXec5pwv4TX2Mei_k7ncLpQ_y2g2ly2TEBMBk2ZFYh9Cgr7LkfjgcWzillI_oVB7aM/s1600-h/Westminster.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; FLOAT: left; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253994325970261170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFcgZGgdSz3psrO6qriMwhaSni6GPUazRzcpiokMMdtB0VxghDNCt0ZH79-PgfZmkC2giOAtWoRXec5pwv4TX2Mei_k7ncLpQ_y2g2ly2TEBMBk2ZFYh9Cgr7LkfjgcWzillI_oVB7aM/s320/Westminster.bmp" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;">T</span>he deadline for scholarship applications for January 2009 is 1 November 2008 unless otherwise specified.<br /><br /><br /><em>Alumni scholarships</em><br />These scholarships are gathered from income earned by the alumni affinity services. They are available to you if you are a graduate of any University of Westminster undergraduate degree and plan to proceed to a full-time Masters degree within the University.<br />Amount: £2,000 tuition fee waivers.<br />Eligibility: You must be a University of Westminster graduate progressing to<br />a full-time Masters degree at the University.<br />Criteria: Academic excellence and financial need.<br /><br /><em>Full fee waiver scholarships</em><br />Amount: Full tuition fee waivers.<br />Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree.<br />Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.<br /><br /><em>Half fee waiver scholarships</em><br />Amount: 50% tuition fee waivers.<br />Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree.<br />Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.<br /><br /><em>MSc Integrated Health Informatics scholarship</em><br />Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be an international student and hold an offer for the full-time MSc Integrated Health Informatics.<br />Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.<br /><br /><em>MBA part-time scholarships</em><br />Amount: 50% tuition fee waivers.<br />Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the part-time MBA degree.<br />Criteria: Academic excellence, career progression and financial need. Preference will be given to you if you work in the voluntary or public sector.<br />Deadline: 19 December 2008.<br /><br /><em>Westminster Business School part-time scholarships</em><br />These scholarships are offered by Westminster Business School (WBS) to you if you are academically exceptional.<br />Amount: 50% tuition fee waivers.<br />Eligibility: You must hold an offer for any part-time Masters degree, excluding the MBA, within Westminster Business School.<br />Criteria: Academic excellence, career progression and financial need.<br />Deadline: 19 December 2008.<br /><br /><em>Westminster international scholarships</em><br />These generous awards are aimed at fully funding you if you are from a developing country and will study a full-time Masters degree at the University. Particular preference will be given to you if you can demonstrate how the knowledge you acquire from your studies will aid the development of your own country.<br />Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.<br />Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree.<br />Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.<br /><br />For more information:<br /><a href="http://www.wmin.ac.uk/">http://www.wmin.ac.uk/</a>D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-37545577521210412822008-10-02T15:04:00.004+08:002008-10-02T15:19:21.358+08:00Fujitsu Scholarship for Advanced Management Studies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCS9-C_NBWwmpJemC79ady8GBpXFAExr_pMn9PE5stevfpwvoKO6SY9tFjB3q_-0xf3gJII7mV4C1EgqMQrmyErettJHhepg66irxR54v0Qj9pRFojOm2hm_-ji_lRnW3AjolNSf9mKvI/s1600-h/Scholarship8.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; FLOAT: left; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252452033131157986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCS9-C_NBWwmpJemC79ady8GBpXFAExr_pMn9PE5stevfpwvoKO6SY9tFjB3q_-0xf3gJII7mV4C1EgqMQrmyErettJHhepg66irxR54v0Qj9pRFojOm2hm_-ji_lRnW3AjolNSf9mKvI/s320/Scholarship8.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;">T</span>he Fujitsu Scholarship provides full financial assistance for postgraduate education and cross-cultural management training in the East-West Knowledge Leaders Program (EWKLP) to participants from the Asia-Pacific region. Fujitsu Limited established the Fujitsu Scholarship Program in 1985 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its founding.<br /><br />Fujitsu Scholarship qualifications include the following:<br />- A bachelor's degree or a degree equivalent to a four-year standard baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.<br />- Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.<br />- A minimum TOEFL score of 577/233/90 (paper/computer/Internet), TOEIC score of 750, or IELTS overall band test result of 6.5 or higher from tests taken between January 2007 and January 2009.<br />- A minimum of three years of relevant full-time work experience (five years preferred) at the time of application.<br />- To qualify for the Fujitsu Scholarship, applicants must be a resident of the state of Hawaii, U.S.A., or a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam.<br /><br />The Fujitsu Scholarship benefits include tuition and fees for the EWKLP program. Other benefits, which vary in amount each year, are also included.<br />- Tuition and Fees for the EWKLP<br />- Stipend Toward Living Expenses<br />- Airfare<br />- Health Insurance<br />- Housing Arrangements<br />- Visa Arrangements<br /><br />Application process:<br />- Download the Fujitsu Scholarship Application Packet<br />- If you are unable to do so, please request the application packets through your local Fujitsu Limited affiliated office.<br />- Complete and submit all documents<br />- Deadline for submission: January 31, 2009<br />- Submit all application materials to:<br /><br /><div>Fujitsu Hawaii Representative Office<br />c/o JAIMS6660<br />Hawaii Kai Drive<br />Honolulu, HI 96825<br />U.S.A.<br /><br />For more information:<br /><a href="http://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/responsibility/community/scholarship/">http://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/responsibility/community/scholarship/</a> </div>D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-19453407287677994542008-09-21T06:03:00.008+08:002008-09-21T06:23:31.609+08:00Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDo0NtyUzcheDTWEDylf7Bc-7a6fEaTRm-oJkFUCwroMfeogJSkJG97mzJZ69tQSe4Ctm7hWxRjMO0gtQwZA7oOy0VLwlaaGwX2Prc6SkODiFajAxLvN97rQjVh_JUWPeROvMfd-8CsY/s1600-h/Scholarship7.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248231122793819442" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDo0NtyUzcheDTWEDylf7Bc-7a6fEaTRm-oJkFUCwroMfeogJSkJG97mzJZ69tQSe4Ctm7hWxRjMO0gtQwZA7oOy0VLwlaaGwX2Prc6SkODiFajAxLvN97rQjVh_JUWPeROvMfd-8CsY/s320/Scholarship7.bmp" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:180%;">M</span>ultiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic background and demonstrated leadership. A group of female Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients, selected from the finalists, will each receive a €5,000 (or equivalent) scholarship for the 2009/2010 academic year.</span> <div><span style="font-family:verdana;"><div><br />In June 2009, all finalists will be invited to visit Google’s European Engineering Centre in Zurich for a networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.</span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;">Eligibility requirements<br />Candidates must:</span><br /></div><ul><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">Be a female student entering her final year of a Bachelor’s degree, or enrolled in an a Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent), in 2009/2010.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">Be enrolled at a University in Europe. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">Maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree).</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:verdana;">How to apply<br />Please complete the online application form and submit the requested documentation by 26th January 2009. All application documents must be in English. All applications will be acknowledged by email. Finalists will be notified in April 2009. Scholarship recipients will be selected from the finalists.</span><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;">You will be required to submit the following:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">Full name</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">Email address</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">Address, country, and phone number</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">Degrees held, universities attended, and expected graduation date</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">Up-to-date copy of your CV</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">Answers to short essay questions</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">Transcripts</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">Enrollment confirmation for 2009/2010 or confirmation of graduation date</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">Recommendation letters</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:verdana;">For more information<br /><a href="http://www.google.com/anitaborg-europe/">http://www.google.com/anitaborg-europe/</a></span></p></div>D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-8451869800207732002008-09-19T05:48:00.011+08:002008-09-19T06:14:04.059+08:00Scholarships in University of Technology Sydney<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-4G9m2Yiw5iDFPRo7XWb7DcJAC4RumFccdw1GMvSCtA5IOkBlDjRMZ-cJI1Zmfi5sXxANJMzY-lda90Z6VFWc5AXxtoD9dGIeAoAfnN3jMxKYk_RD5WZ7Z7o4kZyc3Uf74dVsWioE_5w/s1600-h/Scholarship6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247485952912525858" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-4G9m2Yiw5iDFPRo7XWb7DcJAC4RumFccdw1GMvSCtA5IOkBlDjRMZ-cJI1Zmfi5sXxANJMzY-lda90Z6VFWc5AXxtoD9dGIeAoAfnN3jMxKYk_RD5WZ7Z7o4kZyc3Uf74dVsWioE_5w/s320/Scholarship6.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:180%;">M</span>asters Scholarships for Outstanding International Students<br /><br />UTS: Engineering offers scholarships to international students for its masters by coursework programs. Each scholarship will be awarded based solely on academic results achieved by the applicant in their undergraduate degree.<br /></span><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;">The next intake will be for Autumn Semester 2009. Applications close 8 December 2008.<br />The scholarships are available for the following courses:<br />> </span><a href="http://www.handbook.uts.edu.au/eng/pg/c04097.html"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Master of Engineering Studies</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">;<br />> </span><a href="http://www.handbook.uts.edu.au/eng/pg/c04094.html"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Master of Engineering Management</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">;<br />> </span><a href="http://www.handbook.uts.edu.au/eng/pg/c04223.html"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Master of Software Engineering Management</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">;<br />> </span><a href="http://www.handbook.uts.edu.au/eng/pg/c04098.html"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Master of Environmental Engineering Management</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">.<br /><br />Click here to view and download:<br /></span><a href="http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/International/Scholarships/MastersScholarships.pdf"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Scholarship Poster</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/International/Scholarships/Mastersapplication.pdf"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Application Form</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/International/Scholarships/MastersGuidelines.pdf"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Guidelines</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;">Eligibility to apply:<br />You must</span></div><ul><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">Have completed or expect to complete an undergraduate degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree with an overall mark of 65% and no fails;</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">Fulfil all academic requirements for the degree (including English language requirements):<br /></span><a href="http://www.uts.edu.au/international/prospective/about/study.html#9128"><span style="font-family:verdana;">http://www.uts.edu.au/international/prospective/about/study.html#9128</span></a></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:verdana;">Submit an International Student Postgraduate Application form prior to or at the same time as submitting the Masters Scholarship for Outstanding International Students application form.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:verdana;">Closing Date and Application:<br />Applications for Autumn Semester (February intake) 2009 close 8 December 2008.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;">Scholarship Details:<br />The scholarships consist of a total of $2,500 per student. The amount will be paid directly towards students' tuition fees after the commencement of their studies.</span></p>D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-57019449286350259842008-09-14T06:26:00.008+08:002008-09-14T07:23:10.697+08:00Scholarship in Liverpool Hope University<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdlE7jJWYggbP7paoysE3b9vgJvkvc8WVzerMpjbcE6guk7O_eJsU6_4Prmje3v2g4x7tMjPzXBGAcmWoALDy7_545puAq_YSqKjEyr4TSSHGcxH_RDbcOqVhyphenhyphenlZSyvCpFAFOikZ8YtMA/s1600-h/Scholarship5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245644369433373634" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdlE7jJWYggbP7paoysE3b9vgJvkvc8WVzerMpjbcE6guk7O_eJsU6_4Prmje3v2g4x7tMjPzXBGAcmWoALDy7_545puAq_YSqKjEyr4TSSHGcxH_RDbcOqVhyphenhyphenlZSyvCpFAFOikZ8YtMA/s320/Scholarship5.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:180%;">L</span>iverpool Hope University is committed to encouraging applications from students with high academic qualifications who will benefit from studying in the UK. Liverpool Hope University is pleased to announce a new scheme of International scholarships for students applying for a Liverpool Hope University programme in 2008/09.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Criteria to apply:</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Applications are welcome from International students who have achieved best results in their first degree classification and can demonstrate high academic achievement and high social and community involvement.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">How the International Postgraduate Scholarships are judged:</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Scholarships applications are reviewed in the preceeding month after the deadline by the Liverpool Hope University Student Finance Committee. Applications are not only judged in terms of academic excellence, but also by the applicant’s social and community contribution. It is important to show on the application the extent to which your study on the chosen Liverpool Hope Postgraduate programme will enhance your future, the future of your community, and the future of your country. Applications should show how the applicants study will enhance the social and economic development of their home country when they return after their studies. Evidence of relevant paid and/or voluntary work done, or particular contributions to the wider community, should also be included in the application.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Please note:<br />The Overseas Scholarship and the International Postgraduate Scholarship are only available to applicants paying full international tuition fees; citizens of the UK, EU and EEA are not eligible to apply<br />Applicants must submit an International Scholarship Application Form to the International Office. The application form should be accompanied by an validated transcript and academic reference.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Application deadlines apply:</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">For September entry: Scholarship applications must be received by 30th June 2008</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">For January entry: Scholarship applications must be received by 28th November 2008<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Other terms and conditions apply<br />Please note that the University is unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful scholarship applications.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><span style="font-family:verdana;">Application Form<br />For full terms and conditions, the application form and guidelines to apply, please download the form below.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.hope.ac.uk/docman/international-scholarships/international-scholarship-application-form/download.html" target="_blank" trdan="0" niej8="0"><span style="font-family:verdana;">International Scholarships Application Form</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">For more information:</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Liverpool Hope University,Hope Park, Liverpool L16 9JD Telephone: +44 (0)151 291 3000</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><a href="http://www.hope.ac.uk/">http://www.hope.ac.uk/</a></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Resources: </span><a href="http://www.infobeasiswa.net/"><span style="font-size:85%;">www.infobeasiswa.net</span></a></span>D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-74091753334025876412008-08-28T23:13:00.002+08:002008-09-14T07:06:20.879+08:00TOEFL Tips<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxBB_AQ4qiNZpHuQatev6PS5d2Y6nqLGdvGktRCAP_zKJ2NzmYkpjeIrVGokPMyOz9FmS821WgT4U1XIO8qKDkgLMaQrXT0mUq893xY-v0mzGVxSB9s3ojYbfidvz6hlxM0nDWJcghps/s1600-h/Scholarship4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241190859314413634" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxBB_AQ4qiNZpHuQatev6PS5d2Y6nqLGdvGktRCAP_zKJ2NzmYkpjeIrVGokPMyOz9FmS821WgT4U1XIO8qKDkgLMaQrXT0mUq893xY-v0mzGVxSB9s3ojYbfidvz6hlxM0nDWJcghps/s320/Scholarship4.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:180%;">T</span><span style="font-family:verdana;">ips for TOEFL Test. These tips will help students score more in TOEFL Test.<br /><br /><strong>Tips for TOEFL Speaking Section</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Record yourself to speak better<br />When practicing for the Speaking task of the TOEFL test pay close attention to natural speaking patterns. Listen and make note of how words are pronounced and stressed, as well as the speaker's intonation patterns and pauses. Try making a recording of your own speaking effort and play it back to evaluate it. Ask yourself these questions: Did I speak clearly? Did I make grammatical errors? Did I use words correctly?<br /><br />Preparing for the integrated Speaking tasks<br />You can practice for the integrated Speaking tasks on the TOEFL test by doing the following: select a topic or an assigned reading and then find listening material that covers the same topic. (You can find these on the Internet or the library.) Create an outline to summarize both materials. This task will help you to synthesize what you read with what you hear.<br /><br />How to practice speaking English without a listener<br />If you find yourself without the opportunity to practice speaking with a native speaker of English, try one of these independent tasks in English: Describe a familiar place. Recount a personal experience. State a personal opinion about something that is going on in your community or the world. Do these independent tasks alone, and then try them with a native speaker of English.<br /><br />Find a friend that speaks English<br />You have probably heard that the best way to practice speaking the English language is with a native speaker of English. But finding one may be challenging. In some countries, there are English-speaking tutors or assistants who help students with conversation skills and overall communication skills. It is critical to find them and speak with them as often as possible. You can also link up with an English club and join the members in English-language conversations about movies, music and travel.<br /><br />Scoring better on TOEFL Speaking test<br />To improve your English language learning and reading skills, try to read English-language publications on a regular basis. Focus on university textbooks or other materials that cover a variety of subject areas, such as science, arts, social sciences and business. You can find many academic texts on the Internet, as well as in magazines and journals.<br /><br /><strong>Tips for TOEFL Listening Section</strong><br /><br />Practice listening to English to connect and synthesize ideas<br />Sometimes, a lecture is organized so that he or she builds a "point of view" or "claims a position" about a particular topic. Other lectures are organized to express many ideas or different points of view. When you listen to a lecture, try to listen for words that tell you which structure the lecture is building. You can even write down words that indicate certain relationships in the lecture, such as cause/effect, compare/contrast or the steps of a process.<br /><br />It's important to understand a speaker's tone<br />No matter the language, we all use tone or inflection to emphasize our communication. Noticing a speaker's tone is essential to understanding what the speaker is trying to accomplish. Next time you are listening to an English-language conversation or lecture, focus on the speaker's tone. Is he using formal or casual language? Is her voice calm or emotional? What does the speaker's tone of voice say?<br /><br />Why watching MORE TV can help you score well<br />There are different ways to build your English-language listening skills, which are very important for success on the TOEFL test. Of course, listening to CDs and audiotapes of lectures are terrific ways to hear the English language spoken, especially on academic topics. Try watching TV, movies and listening to the radio to improve your listening skills on news and cultural topics. Even the Internet is a great source for listening material. Try </span><a href="http://www.npr.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:verdana;">www.npr.org</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> or </span><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:verdana;">www.bbc.co.uk/radio</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br /><strong>Tips for TOEFL Reading Section</strong><br /></span><br />Why paraphrasing is important<br />Did you know that the READING section of the TOEFL test measures your ability to recognize a proper paraphrase? araphrasing is restating a sentence or a passage into your own words without changing the meaning or context. Knowing how to paraphrase is also important for the integrated tasks of WRITING and SPEAKING. For example, if you hear a conversation, you may not be able to repeat it exactly, but you may be able to paraphrase, or convey the gist of the conversation. Practice your ability to paraphrase after reading your assignments. Ask someone to listen and evaluate.<br /><br />Learn to recognize a pronoun instantly<br />Do you know what a pronoun is? These words take the place of the real noun in the sentence. Words like he, him, she, her, they, them, etc. are pronouns. A pronoun can substitute for first names like John or Mary or for descriptions like my brother, our neighbor and your parents. Read through some English-language passages and identify all pronouns. Then connect each pronoun with the actual noun it is replacing.<br /><br />Expand your English vocabulary<br />To expand your English vocabulary, identify unfamiliar words in a reading passage and try and guess their meaning from the surrounding sentences. After several guesses, look up each word in a dictionary to see how close you came to determining their meaning. You can also make flashcards of these words to use for study aids.<br /><br />You can improve your reading comprehension<br />To improve your reading comprehension when learning the English language, try this technique: practice skimming a paragraph or passage quickly to get a general impression of the main idea, instead of carefully reading each word and each sentence. Be sure to also write down the main idea, important facts, and several details and persuasive arguments that convey that idea.<br /><br />For more information on TOEFL visit TOEFL Official Website:</span><a href="http://www.toefl.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:verdana;">http://www.toefl.org/</span></a><br /></span><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Resources : </span></em><a href="http://www.abroadeduaction.com/"><em></a></em><a href="http://www.abroadeducation.com.np/"><span style="font-size:85%;">www.abroadeducation.com.np</span></a>D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-26458050555284680522008-08-27T20:54:00.001+08:002008-09-14T07:07:22.688+08:00Tips to Get Scholarship<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8urKtyq3j0bFTohv1ECLBd-eWNUpFkACM55zcNG5ASs7QzVhA2u7I_q05Kfq9iwekpoeVWaoPxLBOgTQDNkZRoljI5LVN0TcggDPTLyBTyoX1zEQVPUBQlUK7WZZqDmt0qDiH5l55iNk/s1600-h/Scholarship2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239180354324325602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8urKtyq3j0bFTohv1ECLBd-eWNUpFkACM55zcNG5ASs7QzVhA2u7I_q05Kfq9iwekpoeVWaoPxLBOgTQDNkZRoljI5LVN0TcggDPTLyBTyoX1zEQVPUBQlUK7WZZqDmt0qDiH5l55iNk/s320/Scholarship2.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"></span><span style="font-size:180%;">C</span>ollege Scholarships are great because it provides free money for college that doesn't have to be paid back. There are many types of scholarships out there: Academic Scholarships, Need-Based (Financial) Scholarships, Sports Scholarships, clubs or member-based scholarships, and more.<br /><br />These Ten Tips will help you in getting scholarships to pay for college:<br /><br />- Start ASAP and Apply Early<br />Many scholarships have early application deadlines, so don't miss out on these opportunities.<br /><br />- Search Locally<br />A local scholarship is probably your best chance for getting a College Scholarship. There are special scholarships just for locals, meaning it will be less competitive, as there are usually less applicants. Local Banks, Grocery Stores, clubs, businesses, organizations, and churches are all potential sources for community scholarships. Also check State-funded scholarships. States have lots of money to disperse when it comes to providing education.<br /><br />- Read the Requirements<br />Make sure you are eligible right from the start, so you’re not wasting your time. Also, never pay to apply for a scholarship, these are usually scams.<br /><br />- Follow Instructions Carefully<br />Any errors right off the bat can get your scholarship application easily denied. Proofread it. Have someone else proofread it.<br /><br />- Neatly Presentable, Neatly Packaged<br />Send the Scholarship Application via Certified mail or better yet, FedEx, making your application look professional and stand out from others.<br /><br />- Communicate<br />Make sure the application is right. If you are not sure about something in the scholarship application, don't hesitate to ask.<br /><br />- Check School Specific Scholarships<br />Check with the college you would like to attend. Usually there are many school-specific scholarships available. This alone may be able to help you in your school decision making.<br /><br />- Visit a Financial Counselor at Your School<br />A financial counselor may be able to lead you to scholarships you don't know about, or that aren't listed on the web. Find Scholarships that aren't very competitive by applying for ones that are<br />not heavily advertised.<br /><br />- Be Active, Stay Active<br />Being in a sports team, club or some type of community service will always better your chances at receiving a college scholarship.<br /><br />- Maintain your GPA<br />Keep your grades up. A higher GPA will make you eligible for more scholarships, on top of increasing your chances of receiving funds.D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8370733092224035277.post-34489652801867807122008-07-31T23:49:00.002+08:002008-10-02T18:08:24.499+08:00Big Challenge..!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYFsTVIxfvC9bCpV4CWIeR-PT0Xok43ZA_qfw1sxa573eklS7VNUNbfZs68GACU5Zn2hsyHMo9ca_4zSxEZGCOSXg0TJlukE6XIm4EPo36vfNpz7siAsMp3e2SProwV3z_GFR0P0vMZI/s1600-h/Scholarship.JPG"><img style="CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252495401866081106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYFsTVIxfvC9bCpV4CWIeR-PT0Xok43ZA_qfw1sxa573eklS7VNUNbfZs68GACU5Zn2hsyHMo9ca_4zSxEZGCOSXg0TJlukE6XIm4EPo36vfNpz7siAsMp3e2SProwV3z_GFR0P0vMZI/s320/Scholarship.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;">S</span>tudying abroad is a big challenge. It is a big opportunity in your life too. By studying in a new culture environment, you will get many experiences, enlarge your relation, enrich your knowledge, and make your view wider. <div><div></div><br /><div>There are so many ways to get a ticket to study abroad. Nowadays, there are many available scholarships. Many educational institutions, most of National Government, even some companies offering scholarships every year.</div><div></div><br /><div>So...what you should do to get it?</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div>D'Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14062133996281623016noreply@blogger.com0