RMIT University will be offering 12 scholarships, valued at AUD $6,000 each, to students in 2009 intakes of Foundation Studies. The scholarships are available to students from all countries and may be awarded to students in any Foundation Studies stream. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and a scholarship application.

Please note that RMIT International College will be publishing details of successful scholarship applicants. Therefore, all successful applicants must consent to having their photograph and name published in printed and electronic promotional material.

Commencing students who wish to apply for the scholarship are invited to submit the scholarship application form (PDF 40kb) together with their application for a Foundation Studies program. The scholarship application form should be completed and attached to the application for Foundation Studies. Students who have already applied for a 2009 Foundation Studies program may also submit a scholarship application form by sending, taking or faxing it to:

RMIT International Services

GPO Box 2476V
Melbourne, Victoria 3001
Australia

Street address:
Level 4, 239 Bourke Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Australia

Fax: +61 3 9663 6925

Closing dates for scholarship applications are:

• February intake: 12 December 2008
• June intake: 24 April 2009
• July intake: 29 May 2009
• September intake: 10 July 2009
• November intake: 25 September 2009

Please Note: Before you apply for a scholarship, please carefully read the information about Foundation Studies on this website.

The Scholarships are partial scholarships and are only available for study in Foundation Studies at RMIT University. They are not available for study in undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

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PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia in collaboration with Sampoerna Foundation provides one (1) qualified individual with the opportunity to pursue a Master`s degree in Science, Social Science or Commerce at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia.

Upon completing the program, scholar is under a (n+1) binding program with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia, where n = the number of years receiving the scholarship grant. The scholar must apply their knowledge and contribute significantly to PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia for (n+1) year.

Basic Eligibility
Applicant must satisfy ALL of the following conditions:

• Indonesian citizen who is under 35 years of age when lodging the application.
• Hold a local Bachelor`s degree from any discipline with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale).
• Have a minimum of two-year full-time professional work experience after the completion of the undergraduate degree.
• Submit the required English language requirement (TOEFL/ IELTS) and the Graduate Admission Test as required by each program, after the applicant is selected as the scholarship finalists:
  - International TOEFL with a minimum score of 577 (PBT) or 233 (CBT) or 90 (IBT), OR
  - International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of minimum 6.5
• Adhere with the scholarship rules and regulations, particularly in the (n+1) binding program with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia.
• Currently did not enroll in graduate or post-graduate program, or obtained a Master`s degree or equivalent.
• Did not enroll or graduate from an overseas tertiary institution, unless was on a full scholarship.
• Do not receive other equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award.
• Demonstrate that without the scholarship, applicant is not able to afford an Overseas Graduate Program.

Scholarship Value
The scholarship` s worth is approximately AUD 68,000.- depending on the program`s fee, for the duration of study. This covers the following:

• Graduate Admission Test and TOEFL/ IELTS reimbursement, one time only, based on original invoice, for the test taken no more than 6 months prior to the scholarship application;
• University application fee;
• Student visa application fee;
• Return airfares from Jakarta to Sydney;
• Tuition fees, for the duration of study;
• Living allowance, to support living costs during period of study;
• Literature allowance, to purchase textbooks required for study.

How to Apply?
Download the application package (application, reference and health information forms) at http://www.sampoernafoundation.org/content/view/1334/139/lang, en, or obtained it from:

Sampoerna Foundation
Sampoerna Strategic Square
North Tower, 26th - 27th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kavling 45
Jakarta 12930
When submitting the application package, please write “Rio Tinto-S2″ at the top right hand corner of the envelope. Sampoerna Foundation will consider the completed applications and will notify the short-listed applicants to attend the continuing stages of the selection process.
Interested applicants who meet the requirements must complete and return the application package by the deadline (January 30, 2009) to Sampoerna Foundation office.

E-mail applications will not be considered.

Further Information
Prospective applicants are advised to directly contact the University of New South Wales (UNSW) directly or Australian Education Center (AEC) to find out about the admission process and requirements for an enrolment.

Applicants`s inquiries about the scholarship (requirements, conditions, coverage, etc.) should be directed to Sampoerna Foundation (62 21 5772340/ ella.cecilia@sampoernafoundation.org).

Regards,
Ella Cecillia
Program Department
Putera Sampoerna Foundation
Sampoerna Strategic Square, North Tower, 26th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.45, Jakarta 12930
Phone: 62 21 5772340 ext. 7130/ Fax. 62 21 5772341
E-mail: ella.cecilia@sampoernafoundation.org

Website: www.sampoernafoundation.org

Application deadline is January 30, 2009.

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Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program

Funded by the Government of Japan

Qualified citizens od developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), who intend to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development related field are invited to apply for scholarships under the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program. The program especially welcomes quailed women applicants who have limited financial means to obtain university education.

The Scholarship

Level of Education: Post graduate (Diploma, Masters, and Doctorate degrees)
Duration: from 1-2 years
Coverage: tuition fees, books, subsistence and housing allowance, insurance, economy airfare, and research subsidy

Academic Institutions

• Australia
  National Centre for Development Studies/ Australian National University, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney

• China, People’s of Republic of
  University of Hong Kong

• Japan
  International University of Japan, Nagoya University ( Graduate School of International Development), Keio University ( International Graduate Programs on Advanced Science and Technology), National Graduate Institute for Policies Studies, Ritsumeikan University (Master in Economic), Seitama University (Department of Civil and Environment Engineering), University of Tokyo (Department of Civil Engineering, School of International Health, Institute of Environmental Studies, and Department of Urban Engineering)

• New Zealand
  University of Auckland

• Pakistan
  Lahore University of Management Sciences

• Philippines
  Asian Institute of Management International Rice Research Institute/ Unisersity of the Philippines in Los Banos

• Singapore
  National University of Singapore

• Thailand
  Asian Institute of Technology, Thammasat University

• USA
  East-West Center

Eligibility Requirements

Prospective applicants must:

• be a citizen of an ADB developing member country
• Have at least 2 years work experience
• Have gained admission to an approved course in a designated institution
• Be proficient in Spoken and Written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies
• Be in good health
• Not more than 35 years old at the time of application

(Staff of ADB and the designed institutions and their close relatives is not eligible to apply)

Application Requirements

Applications should obtain application forms from the designed institution of their choice and submit the completed form and required documentation to the institution. applicants should indicate on the application form that they wish to be considered for an Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship. (ADB will select the scholars from among those admitted by the institution. A separate application to ADB is not necessary.) For further information, visit the ADB-JSP website.

Website: www.adb.org/jsp

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Beasiswa ini diberikan untuk calon mahasiswa yang berasal dari luar New Zealand untuk menempuh pendidikan pada tahun 2009. Untuk bisa mendapatkan beasiswa ini berikut persyaratan yang harus terpenuhi:

1. Mahasiswa internasional (di luar negara New Zealand)
2. lulusan s1

Untuk persyaratan dan tata-cara selengkapnya silakan kunjungi situs University of Technology Sidney atau

UTS International
visit us in Sydney
Level 3A, UTS Tower Building
15 Broadway,
Ultimo, NSW 2007
Australia.

Mailing address
UTS International
P.O. Box 123
Broadway, NSW 2007
Australia.

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