Tuesday, September 9, 2008

PhD in Robotics-Technische Universitaet Muenchen

In the Institute of Automatic Control Engineering and Autonomous Systems
www.lsr.ei.tum. de, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Muenchen, Germany, several PhD
students need to be filled. While exceptionally strong candidates are
considered anytime, our specific, current needs are in the direction of
multi-robot and multi-agent systems. The positions are embedded into the DFG
excellence research cluster "Cognition for Technical Systems - CoTeSys"
www.cotesys. org. A group of excellent people with strong disciplinary
background (control, mechanical or electrical engineering,
communication, information theory, computer science) and interest to work in
an interdisciplinary environment are desired. The positions are fully paid
according to the German rules (formerly BAT-IIa).

Requirements are a successful degree (master/diploma/ doctoral/ PhD) with
excellent records.

Please send your application including your complete CV, relevant
certificates, and some of your publications by Email to office@lsr.ei.tum.de
with the Keyword "PosCoTeSys" . TUM is especially encouraging minorities and
women to apply, because of its strong commitment to diversity in engineering
education, research, and practice. Closing date is 31 October 2008.

PhD Scholarships at the IT University of Copenhagen

PhD Scholarships at the IT University of Copenhagen
The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) invites applications for a number
of PhD scholarships starting in February 2009 in any of the research
groups represented
at ITU.
* FIRST Research School
* Center for Computer Games Research
* Innovative Communication Group
* DARSIS Research School
A successful applicant will be an excellent student capable of
conducting research under supervision by one of ITU's faculty members at
the highest international level.
The PhD scholarships run for a period of 3- or 4-years depending on the
educational level of the student.
Application and enclosures must be submitted on the basis of the
complete text for the vacancies available at
www1.itu.dk/sw487.asp
Application deadline: 10 October, 2008 at 12:00 noon

Masters Scholarships for Outstanding International Students, University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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.
The next intake will be for Autumn Semester 2009. Applications close 8 December 2008.

The scholarships are available for the following courses:
* Master of Engineering Studies;
* Master of Engineering Management;
* Master of Software Engineering Management;
* Master of Environmental Engineering Management.
Click here to view and download:
* Scholarship Poster
* Application Form
* Guidelines
Eligibility to apply:
You must:
1. have completed or expect to complete an undergraduate degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree with an overall mark of 65% and no fails;
2. fulfil all academic requirements for the degree (including English language requirements) :
3. 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.
Closing Date and Application:
Applications for Autumn Semester (February intake) 2009 close 8 December 2008.
Scholarship Details:
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.
For further information, please see the official announcement.
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/international/scholarships/Masters.htm

Beasiswa Fulbright 2009 (AMINEF)

For those who are or have relatives/friends/ children/ ect,in 3rd year
of high school, there is this fantastic opportunity to study at one
of America's top 10 Liberal Arts college. This undergraduate
scholarship is need-blind,and will open a door for more amazing
opportunities.

And, watch out for this:

INFORMATION SESSIONS

All interested students, parents, teachers and advisors are welcome
to attend an information session locally, presented by Wesleyan
Associate Dean of Admission Terri Overton. Information about
Wesleyan's resources and offerings will be presented, as well as
details about the application process. Freeman Asian Scholarship
candidates and applicants for general admission are all encouraged to
attend. Wesleyan alumni and parents may also be present, providing
valuable insights about the institution.

Indonesia
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Time: 3pm-5pm
Antasena Room
1st Floor, Le Meridien Hotel
Jl. Jen. Sudirman
Jarkarta
Please RSVP to Fenny Salim

************ ********* ********* ********* *********

The Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholars Program
2008-2009

The Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholarship Program provides expenses for
a four-year course of study toward a bachelor's degree for up to
twenty-two exceptionally able Asian students annually from these
countries and regions: the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong,
Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea,
Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

• Applications must be postmarked or submitted online by January 1,
2009.

• Students are advised to register now for SAT (or ACT) and TOEFL or
IELTS.

• Notification by April 1, 2009.

• Japan notification by March 1, 2009.

Wesleyan is now accepting applications for participation in the
Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholarship Program. The chosen applicants
will join 2,800 other Wesleyan undergraduates from throughout the
United States and nearly 50 countries for study with an outstanding
teaching and research faculty in the sciences and mathematics, the
arts, the humanities, and the social and behavioral sciences.

This program is made possible by Wesleyan University and the Freeman
Foundation, which aims to improve understanding and to strengthen
ties between the United States and the countries and regions of the
Pacific Rim.

Wesleyan University is located in Middletown, Connecticut, halfway
between New York and Boston in the historic and colorful New England
region of the northeastern United States. It is a private,
nonsectarian, liberal arts and sciences institution founded in 1831.
A number of early Wesleyan graduates were influential educators and
ministers in Asian countries, and the modern Wesleyan has formal ties
to several prominent universities in Asia. The campus is home to a
diverse population of 2,800 undergraduate students, equally divided
between men and women, approximately 28 percent of whom are of
African, Asian, or Hispanic descent, and nearly 190 students from
foreign countries.

Approximately 200 graduate students, a number of whom are from Asian
countries, are pursuing advanced degrees, principally in the
sciences, mathematics, and music.

Wesleyan provides instruction in 46 major fields of study. Unlike
some university systems abroad, in which students focus on one
academic field, most American universities are based on a curricular
tradition of liberal arts and sciences, in which breadth and depth of
study are deemed equally important. At Wesleyan, the major programs
of study involve one-third to one-half of a student's course work,
with the remaining time devoted to exploration of a variety of fields
through which a student may broaden his or her background and
understanding. More than 900 courses are offered, in which
interdisciplinary pursuits are encouraged and an international
perspective is fundamental.

Wesleyan graduates go on in high numbers to the best graduate and
professional schools in the United States and to successful careers
in engineering, business, law, medicine, education, politics,
international relations, social service, and the arts. The primary
purpose of study at Wesleyan, however, is not to provide vocational
training in a specific area. The objectives of a Wesleyan education
include the development of self-educating men and women who have
mastered a major field, have learned to think critically, are
cognizant of the variety of human experience, and have acquired the
habits of imaginative and disciplined minds.

The liberal arts at Wesleyan are founded on an atmosphere of freedom,
small college traditions, faculty resources, and student diversity.
The University provides the facilities and opportunities of a
research university while retaining the emphasis on teaching and the
intimacy of a small college. The undergraduate student-to-faculty
ratio is 9:1, enabling the faculty to provide direct and particular
attention to undergraduate education. Wesleyan's more than 300
teacher-scholars believe that scholarly research and active teaching
are mutually reinforcing. The University's curriculum is unusually
flexible, and students work closely with a faculty advisor in
planning all programs and majors.
STUDENT LIFE

Many undergraduates cite the University's relatively small size as a
source of satisfaction with campus life. The community is small
enough so that the individual may feel at home, yet large enough to
provide a rich variety of activities and acquaintances.

Life can be very full for undergraduates. Outside the classroom, they
may select from more than 200 different student organizations that
range in interest from theatrical productions to environmental
activism, from the Wesleyan Argus newspaper and the debate club to
Ultimate Frisbee, from the Asians for Community Empowerment to West
African drumming or a chamber music group. The University's state-of-
the-art athletic center encourages students to participate in
athletics, either in one of 27 varsity sports or at the intramural
level. Parties and social gatherings are held at student residences,
at the campus center, at fraternity houses, and at restaurants in
Middletown. Bringing the wider world closer, prominent scholars,
artists, musicians, actors, and dancers come to the campus regularly,
and the weekly campus calendar features a continuous program of
concerts, plays, films, and lectures.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE

All Wesleyan students are guaranteed housing on campus for the full
four years. They may choose among several options for housing and
dining, and more than 90 percent of them live on or within one block
of the campus. First-year students generally live in one of several
residence hall complexes in either a double or single room. After the
first year, Wesleyan offers a variety of housing options, including
apartment complexes, furnished houses, and small rental houses.
Membership in the dining plan is required for all four years, which
allows students to eat in the many on-campus facilities as well as to
buy food at the campus grocery store and cook their own meals. The
Usdan University Center (http://www.wesleyan.edu/masterplan/univcenter.html) , opened in August 2007, provides a central location
for dining and social activities.
THE FREEMAN FOUNDATION

The first Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholars enrolled at Wesleyan in
September of 1995. The Freeman Foundation, sponsor of the Wesleyan
Freeman Asian Scholarship Program, was established in 1994 through
the bequest of Mansfield Freeman, a businessman, benefactor, scholar,
and longtime resident in Asia who was a member of the Wesleyan
University Class of 1916. Mr. Freeman was an insurance executive and
one of the original founders of what is now the American
International Group, Inc. (AIG). The New York–based Freeman
Foundation, which established the Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholarship
Program in memory of Mansfield Freeman, is administered primarily by
the Freeman family; its charitable efforts are directed mainly toward
bettering relationships and understanding between the United States
and the countries of East Asia. This program's goal is for Freeman
Asian Scholars to become leaders in their home countries.
SCHOLARSHIP FINANCIAL AWARDS

Scholars Each Freeman Scholar will receive a scholarship to cover the
cost of tuition and student fees (called "full tuition scholarship" )
regardless of his or her family's financial situation. Although
costs are not yet established for 2009-2010, in the 2008-2009 school
year tuition and fees total $38,934. Families wishing to apply for
financial aid to assist with the costs associated with room, board,
travel, and books and supplies submit a completed International
Financial Aid Application by February 15. Wesleyan's Financial Aid
Office will determine the family contribution. The family
contribution is comprised of a parent contribution based on the parent
(s) income and assets, as well as a student contribution.

A scholarship applicant who is not requesting financial aid to cover
the costs beyond tuition will need to provide documentation that his
or her family has the financial resources to pay those costs by
submitting the Certification of Finances Form. The form must show
that the family can fund approximately $15,000 per academic year.
(Again, the cost of attendance is not yet set for the 2009-2010
academic year, but the additional budget for new matriculants in the
2008-2009 academic year is $13,301 not including travel; residential
comprehensive fee $10,636; books and miscellaneous $2,665).
FREEMAN SCHOLARS

Applicants for the academic year beginning in late August must have
completed their secondary schooling* (high school) by then and must
be citizens or permanent residents of one of these eleven countries
or regions: China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the
Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam.
Preference will be given to those currently living in one of these
eleven countries or regions and to those who would otherwise be
unable to study in the United States. Individuals with dual U.S.
citizenship or who are permanent U.S. residents are not eligible.
Students who must fulfill a military service requirement may apply in
their final year of school but waiting until the year in which one
can enroll is preferable.

*Students following the British O- and A-level system typically will
be enrolled in their second year of the A-level program at the time
of application. We cannot consider students from Malaysia on the
basis of forecast SPM results; students there should be enrolled in
the second year of the STPM at the time of application. Students
already enrolled in university are not eligible for Wesleyan Freeman
Asian Scholarships. In South Korea, a student may accept a place in a
Korean university for February 2009, pending our scholarship decision.

Admission to Wesleyan and the selection process for Wesleyan Freeman
Asian Scholars is extremely competitive. We plan to award the
scholarship to two students from each of the eleven countries or
regions. Selection criteria include academic achievement;
intellectual curiosity; a high level of discipline and commitment;
strong personal qualities; extracurricular involvement, especially
community service; and English language ability.

It is our preference to enroll students currently studying and
residing in their home countries, but students who are temporarily
living elsewhere may apply. Please note that interviews of finalists
take place in students' home countries or regions.

Freeman Asian Scholars are expected to return to their home countries
upon completion of their degrees. (We understand that some students
may wish to continue their education with graduate studies in the
United States, which would be at their own expense.)

Successful applicants will be notified by April 1, except in Japan,
where they will be notified by March 1. Alternates also will be
chosen in the event that any of those initially selected decide not
to accept the offer. Wesleyan will provide the necessary forms for
obtaining an F-1 student visa to the United States.
REQUIRED TESTING

To qualify, applicants must take the SAT Reasoning Test of the
College Board or the ACT. (Applicants in the People's Republic of
China, where the SAT is not available, are exempt from this
requirement. ) Non-native speakers of English also must take the Test
of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or the IELTS (International
English Language Testing System) in place of the TOEFL. Students
should receive a score that demonstrates sufficient proficiency in
the English language to function well in a highly demanding academic
environment. A score close to 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or 250 on
the computer-based TOEFL, or a "7" on the IELTS, would be evidence of
adequate English language ability. (A high score – 650 or better – on
the critical reading section of the SAT may also demonstrate the
necessary English language proficiency. In such cases, submitting the
TOEFL or IELTS results is not necessary.) These examinations must be
taken by January 1. All examinations are administered on several
dates, with a registration deadline approximately six weeks before
the exam. Please be sure to list Wesleyan University (undergraduate)
as an official score recipient.

We encourage students to contact the local EducationUSA office near
them for information about registering and taking standardized
entrance examinations such as the SAT and TOEFL, as well as for
additional assistance applying. A comphrensive list of their
locations can be found at www.educationusa. state.gov/ centers/

Websites for registering for standardized examinations:

SAT: www.collegeboard. com TOEFL: www.toefl.org
-OR- - OR -
ACT: www.actstudent. org IELTS: www.ielts.org (take
the academic reading and writing modules)
APPLICATION

Interested students also must submit a written application that
includes background information, two essays, a secondary (high)
school/junior college transcript, recommendations from two teachers
and one counselor, a peer reference, and results (or predictions if
available) of any standardized national examinations administered
during the secondary school/junior college years. Officials from
Wesleyan and the Freeman Foundation will travel to Asia and conduct
interviews of finalists in their home countries in February or March.
All application materials are to be postmarked or submitted online no
later than January 1. (For students in the Philippines, we recommend
using the online option or mailing your application earlier or using
a courier service.)

There are two different options for filing an application for the
Freeman Scholarship.
1) You may complete the Common Application to Wesleyan online, plus
the required Freeman Scholarship addendum. These forms can be
downloaded, printed, and posted to us, or they can be filed
electronically by January 1.
2) You may complete the paper application packet in place of the
Common Application and Freeman Scholarship Addendum. The paper
application is available from schools, local AIG offices and U.S.
Education Advising Centers.

It is likely that some highly qualified applicants who would
otherwise be admissible to Wesleyan will not be chosen for the highly
selective Freeman Asian Scholarship. No financial aid is available
to such students, but those who do not require financial assistance
to attend are encouraged to apply as "regular" applicants to Wesleyan
University. To be considered as a "regular" (non-aided) admission
candidate in the event that you are not selected as a Freeman
Scholar, please indicate your interest in the place provided:
a) on the bottom of the Form 1 if using the paper Freeman application
packet or,
b) on the Freeman Scholarship Addendum if using the Common
Application with Addendum.

There is no application fee for students applying only for the
Freeman Asian Scholarship but candidates also wishing to be
considered as a "regular" candidate do submit the $55 application
fee. Dual Freeman Asian Scholarship/ "Regular" admission candidates
must submit a Certification of Finances form documenting that the
family has sufficient resources to fund the entire cost of education,
approximately $52,000 each year.

All applicants to Wesleyan are instructed to monitor the receipt of
their application materials by using our web-based WesCheck page.
Using your last name and assigned WesID number, you can view
application materials received as well as outstanding items. It is
important to use WesCheck regularly (after September 15) to be sure
your application is complete.
ADDITIONAL CONTACTS

Terri Overton, Associate Dean of Admission on the Wesleyan campus,
coordinates the recruitment and selection of Wesleyan Freeman Asian
Scholars, but there are many other sources of helpful information and
advice. Wesleyan alumni in the eleven countries and regions, as well
as local AIG offices and U.S. Education Advising Centers, can provide
further information to students interested in applying.

LOCAL AIG OFFICES AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Indonesia
PT. Asuransi AIU Indonesia
Jakarta Stock Exchange Building, Tower 2, Floor 3A
Jalan Jend. Sudirman, Kav 52-53
Jakarta 12190

ATTN: Fenny Salim or Ria Ekawati

telephone: 62 21 5291 4888
email: fenny.salim@aig.com

LOCAL U.S. EDUCATION ADVISING CENTERS
Most countries have several centers. For a complete list, go to:
http://www.educatio nusa.state. gov/centers/

Indonesia
American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF)
Gedung Balai Pustaka 6th Floor
Jalan Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4
Jakarta 10720

ATTN: Hanif Saleh or Erica Sjarif

tel: 62 21 345 2016 ext. 300
fax: 62 21 345 2050
email: infoeas@aminef.or.id
website: www.aminef.or. id

FREEMAN ALUMNI CONTACTS

Freeman Scholars in each country have volunteered to answer questions
about their experiences or direct you to others who can be helpful.

Indonesia

Name: Felix Aristo Ardian `03
Email: aristo.ardian@ace-ina.com
High school: Taruna Nusantara Sr. High School
Major: Computer Science
Final project: Compiler in Computer Science
Wesleyan activities: PANGEA, Wesleyan Gamelan Ensemble, Forum on East
Timor
Currently: Head of Project Management Office and Internal Consulting
Services for ACE Indonesia

Friday, September 5, 2008

Beasiswa Asian Youth Fellowship 2009

Asian Youth Fellowship 2009 application is open now !
The Japan Foundation offers scholarship to study the Japanese language for Asian students,
who wish to study at graduate schools in Japan and have a strong wish to contribute to
regional cooperation after obtaining a Master or Ph. D Degree.

Please refer to the link below for further information,
http://www.asiaseed.org/ayfj/

Deadline for Indonesian applicant : October 31, 2008.
Minna-san, Gambarimashou !

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Scholarship from Mitsubishi Corporation

August
25th, 2008
Scholarship of Mitsubishi Corporation to Japan

1. University :
(1)Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University (GSAPS)
(2)National Graduate Institute For Policy Studies (GRIPS)
Sponsor for Indonesian Applicant : Mitsubishi
Corporation
& #65288;MC& #65289;(Japan)

2. Home Page : (1)GSAPS : http://www.waseda.jp/gsaps/
(2)GRIPS : http://www.grips ac.jp

Please refer the English version of the above web-site for the details.

3. Program, Curriculum : (Please refer the above web-site for the details.)
(1) MA Program (2) PhD Program
☆Curriculum held in English ☆MA and/or PhD as per applicant’s
choice
☆GRIPS rather recommend “Policy Analysis” Program of MA + PhD which is
Sept. Entry.

4. Period (Academic Calender) : (Please refer the above web-site for the
details.)
(1) April 2009 Entry
(2) September 2009 Entry

5. Admissions (Qualifications/ Submission of Application/ Documents) :
Please refer the above web-site.

6. Application & Selection Procedure & Deadline :
(1)Mitsubishi wish to have first application around the end of August from UI
(FE) and ITB..
(2)Then, GSASP or GRIPS will have selection procedure as follows.

GSAPS : (Please refer the above web-site for the details.)
MA Program / April 2009 Entry
(1) Deadline for Submission of Application Documents : September 12th-22nd,
2008

(2) Announcement of Final Result : October 23rd, 2008
(3) Deadline for Entry Procedure : November 27th, 2008
PhD Program / April 2009 Entry
(1) Deadline for Submission of Application Documents : January 7th-15th,
2009

(2) Announcement for Result of 1st selection : February 5th, 2009
(3) 2nd Selection : February 15th, 2009
(4) Announcement of Final Result : February 19th, 2009
(5) Deadline for Entry Procedure : February 25th, 2009

GRIPS : (Please refer the above web-site for the details.)
MA Program / April 2009 Entry
(1) Deadline for Submission of Application Documents :
*Public Policy Program : December 3rd, 2008
*Public Finance Program : February 25th, 2009
PhD Program / April 2009 Entry
(1) Deadline for Submission of Application Documents : December, 2008

7. Sponsorship Outline :
MC will support the following costs for Indonesian Applicants during their
stay (years) in Japan.
(1)Airfare (Entry to & Departure from Japan, 1 time of Home Leave)
(2)Transport (Domestic Transport in Indonesia & Japan on transferring)
(3)Monthly Living Allowance
(4)Monthly Housing allowance
(5)Admission Fee for the Study
(6)Other related costs

8. Contacts :
Mitsubishi Corporation (Jakarta Representative Office) :

Mr. H. Shinohara : Tel./ (21) 5795-1108 E-Mail/
hiroshi.shinohara@mitsubishicorp.com

Mr. R. Adi : Tel./ (21) 5795-1108 E-Mail/ rusman.adi@mitsubishicorp.com
End.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Scholarships for Master’s in Computer Science and Information Technology

Six master's scholarships are provided by The International University
in Germany (IU). The scholarships available for its master's programs
in computer science and information and communication technology. The
scholarships are sponsored by the internationally renowned computer
companies SAP and CAS and cover the tuition fees.

All students, with or without scholarship, will have the opportunity
to write their Master's thesis as researchers within these companies
with a good chance not only to get the inside perspective and hands on
experience in these global players but also to extent their stay in
Germany to receive a job there as soon as their Master's is completed.

In order to give international applicants a fair chance to apply, the
IU has also extended the application deadline for the master's
programs for classes beginning on January 7th, 2009. Students should
apply as soon as possible by completing the online application at our
website: https://i-u.academy4. com//i-u/CI_form.php

For further information, please feel free to contact us:
admission2008@ i-u.de or visit our homepage at www.i-u.de. More
information will also be available at www.daad.de beginning September
15, 2008
.

International University in Germany
Admissions 2008
Campus 3
76646 Bruchsal
Skype name: InternationalUniver sityinGermany
www.i-u.de
Management: Prof.Dr. Ian Cloete, Michael Scheithauer

Registergericht: Amtsgericht Mannheim, HRB 231980