The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) for PhD Studies

The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) for PhD studies can be followed at 21 Dutch universities and institutes for international education.

• The PhD must be pursued according to a ‘sandwich’ or ‘picnic’ model, which means that at least a quarter of the PhD research will take place in the candidate’s home country;
• The maximum duration of a PhD fellowship is four years;
• The maximum NFP budget available for a PhD study is € 85,000. This amount is intended as a contribution towards the cost of living and to cover the costs of visas, travel, insurance, tuitionfee, thesis costs and so on, as specified in the NFP Rules and regulations for fellowship holders, which can be downloaded at www.nuffic.nl/nfp. PhD students are allowed to seek alternative sources of funding.
• Eligibility
• A candidate applying for an NFP fellowship for a PhD degree programme must:
• be a mid-career professional with at least three years’ relevant work experience;
• be a national of, and working and living in one of the developing countries on the NFP country list valid at the time of application;
• be nominated by his or her employer, who pledges to continue paying the candidate’s salary and guarantees the candidate will be able to return to an equivalent position after the termination of the fellowship period8;
• be unconditionally admitted to a Dutch institution as a PhD student. This means that the candidate must have met all the academic requirements set by the Dutch university or institution;
• not already have received an NFP PhD fellowship;
• not be employed by:

o    a multinational corporation (for instance Shell, Unilever etc.) or

o    a large national and/-or commercial organisation or

o    a bilateral donor organisation (for instance USAID, DFID, Danida, Sida, FinAid, AusAid, ADC, SwissAid etc.) or

o    a multilateral donor organisation, (for instance a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, IADB, etc.) or

o    an international NGO (for instance Oxfam, Plan, Care, etc.)

• have completed and submitted an NFP PhD fellowship application with all the required documentation before the NFP fellowship application deadline;
• be employed in an area to which the study will make a relevant contribution;
• - have a clear-cut, functional relationship with a relevant organisation and be in a position to introduce the newly acquired skills and knowledge into that organisation;
• be available full-time to pursue the PhD without interruption, and be physically and mentally able to take part in the entire programme;
• endorse the objective and the aim of the NFP. The aim of the NFP cannot be reached if the fellowship holder does not return to his or her own country. Nuffic would like to urge fellowship holders to return to their home country upon finishing the course or programme to meet the NFP aim in the most effective way.

Fellowship application procedure

As stated above, to be eligible for an NFP fellowship, candidates need to be admitted as a PhD student by one of the Dutch institutions.

Obtaining admission as a PhD student

Candidates first apply for admission directly to the Dutch institution of their choice. Admission requests must always be directed to the Dutch institution. Senior academic staff or a specific PhD committee decides if an candidate will be accepted. Usually, the admission decision is based on the research proposal submitted by the candidate.

The Dutch institution assesses the application and decides whether or not to admit the candidate as a PhD student. Candidates will receive a letter informing them if they have been admitted. Nuffic has no part in the academic admission process. A candidate applying for an NFP fellowship must have been unconditionally admitted to a Dutch institution for the course or programme for which the candidate applies for an NFP fellowship. This means that the candidate must have met all the academic and administrative requirements set by the Dutch institution.

Candidates are strongly advised to apply as early as possible for admission to the Dutch institution because these institutions need enough time to process all the applications for admission in time.

Academic admission deadline

The academic admission process for a PhD study is an individual track. Candidates who wish to be admitted as a PhD student have to check with the Dutch institution if an academic admission deadline applies.

Applying for an NFP fellowship

A candidate can apply for a PhD fellowship only after a research proposal has been agreed between the candidate and the Dutch institution. Candidates can only apply for a fellowship for one PhD study per fellowship application deadline. Being admitted to more than one PhD study with the same fellowship application deadline means that candidates can only apply for a fellowship for one of the PhD studies.

Applications have to be submitted through Scholarships Online (SOL). Through SOL candidates can apply for fellowships online and they can check the status of an application. Other parties such as the Dutch institutions, the embassies and consulates will use SOL to assess NFP fellowship applications.

SOL can be accessed through www.nuffic.nl/nfp. This page contains more instructions about applying online.

What does an NFP PhD fellowship application consist of?

• a completed online NFP fellowship application submitted via SOL9;
• an employer’s statement nominating the candidate for an NFP fellowship;
• a copy of a valid official identity document;
• a Statement of Government Authority (if applicable10);
• a motivation on why you wish to pursue this PhD study;
• a motivation on the relevance for your organisation (how will your organisation benefit from the research you wish to conduct?);
• a motivation on the relevance for your country (how will your country benefit from the research you wish to conduct?);
• a plan of action (how will you put your new skills and knowledge to work when you return to your employing organisation?).

For more information and formats of the requested documents visit www.nuffic.nl/nfp.

Fellowship application deadline

Two fellowship application deadlines have been introduced for submitting PhD fellowship applications.

Applications for fellowships for PhD studies starting in the academic year 2012-2013 must be submitted before the following fellowship application deadlines: 7 February 2012 & 2 October 2012

The deadlines for paper fellowship applications are always one month before the online application deadline. The paper fellowship application deadlines are: 1 January 2012 and 1 September 2012.

Fellowship applications or additional documents received after the fellowship application deadline are not considered.

What happens after an application is submitted?

The Dutch institution will indicate in Scholarships Online if the candidate has been admitted. Each application will be assessed against the eligibility criteria listed above and, if formulated, against the country-specific priorities.

Selection procedure

Nuffic selects the candidates who will receive PhD fellowships based on the relevance of the proposed research for the candidate’s employing organisation and home country. Nuffic gives priority to applications which:

• propose that the PhD study be co-supervised by an institution in a developing country;
• have a proven link with other activities that are financed by the NFP or other Dutch government-funded activities;
• are submitted by female candidates;
• are submitted by candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa;

Finally, Nuffic awards the grant to the Dutch institution to cover the fellowship holders’ costs, including the tuition fees. The Dutch institutions will make the logistical arrangements and pay the fellowship holder a monthly allowance for the duration of the PhD study. The Dutch institution also administers the fellowships and gives guidance to the fellowship holders.

The selection procedure has a very strict time frame. Between 10 to 16 weeks after the fellowship application deadline candidates have to respond to an availability request. Indicating availability means that if selected the candidate is still available for an NFP fellowship. The candidate needs to respond within 7 days after the request has been sent.

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Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries, DAAD Germany

From among the large number of postgraduate courses offered by German institutions of higher education, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports a carefully chosen selection of programmes which are of particular interest to junior executives from developing countries. These degree courses, which consist of one to two years of concentrated study, provide academically-trained young professionals in first leading positions from developing countries with the opportunity to engage in postgraduate education and training in their particular field or profession.
At present, postgraduate courses are offered in the following fields:

• Economic Sciences / Business Administration / Political Economics
• Development Co-operation
• Engineering and Related Sciences
• Mathematics
• Regional Planning
• Agriculture and Forest Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Medicine and Public Health 
• Veterinary Medicine 
• Social Sciences and Education and Law
• Media Studies

The courses are open to all eligible candidates. Applications are welcomed from professionals with personal financial resources, from those who are funded by their government or company, or from those who are recipients of financial support from internationalsponsoring organizations. In addition, a limited number of full and partial DAAD scholarships are available.
General Information about the Programme

• Postgraduate courses for young professionals from developing countries 
• Duration: 12 to 24 months, depending on the particular institution, 36 months for PhD programmes
• Internationally recognised master’s degrees
• Includes German Universities and Fachhochschulen (Universities of Applied Science)
• Support of selected programmes with a variety of full or partial scholarships
• Funded by the BMZ (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development), but admission also open to self-financed participants or students financed through goverment or other sources
• Academic year 2013/2014

Prerequisites and Requirements
The typical scholarship holder

• Will come either from a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, be engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas
• Holds a bachelor’s degree (four years) in related subject
• Will have completed an academic degree with grades far beyond average and at least two years of related professional experience
• Is not older than 36 (for some courses the age limit is 32), respectively his/her academic degrees should normally not be older than six years. Concerning a possible age limit.

Language skills:

• For courses in German: DSH 2 or TestDaF 4; at time of application German skills at completed level A2 are required. In addition, German language courses at level A2 or B1 are highly recommended
• Exception: Candidates for some German-speaking courses need a very good command of German at time of application.
• Note: It is not possible to pass the required German language courses (DSH or TestDaF) without any basic knowledge in the German language, even with the preceding six months of intensive course in Germany
• For courses in English: IELTS (band 6) certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based)
• Note: Some courses may expect different level.

Proof of current work situation:
All applicants should state their current work situation at the time of application and submit a letter of reference from their employer(s), ideally guaranteeing re-employment after completion of the postgraduate course. A certificate of employment from the employer(s) should state the period of employment and inform about the applicant’s specific function and responsibilities during that time.
Statement of motivation:
Applicants must submit a statement of motivation explaining why they are interested in attending a particular postgraduate course with reference to their current employment.
Application formalities:
If you have no private financial resources or cannot obtain a scholarship from your government, company or an international organisation, you may apply for a DAAD scholarship – either full or partial. DAAD application forms are available from the German embassies or from the DAAD offices abroad or directly at the University or Fachhochschule.
Applications from Cameroon, Myanmar and Nigeria must be submitted via the German embassy.
Applicants from the People’s Republic of China are required to enclose two self-adressed address labels written in Chinese characters with their application documents.
Please note: Scholarships cannot be awarded without the official DAAD application form. Many courses, however, have their own forms, which must be submitted in addition to this. Applicants are requested to state whether they will be financing the desired degree course themselves or whether the course can only be taken with the assistance of a DAAD scholarship. Chances of admission to postgraduate courses will be greatly enhanced for academically qualified applicants with personal financial resources.
Applications via email will not be accepted.
Application deadlines for DAAD-scholarships:

• 31 July at the German embassies or at the DAAD regional offices (Please ask for possible modifications in your home country!) or
• 31 August at the DAAD section 431 in Bonn/Germany or
• 15 October at the respective universities in Germany. The application deadlines at the respective universities may vary from course to course. Please check the relevant deadlines in this booklet.

IMPORTANT: Late applications cannot be considered!
List of the required documents (in the stated order)

• DAAD application form (http://www.daad.de/imperia/md/content/en/deutschland/formulare/forschungsstipendium_en.pdf)
• Hand-signed CV (please use the europass template at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/)
• Hand-signed letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation)
• Research exposé (if required by university)
• Academic letter/s of recommendation from your university; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date
• Professional letter/s of recommendation from your employer; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date
• Confirmation of employment from the employer in your home country (stating the applicant’s specific function and time of employment), and if possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon your return home
• Proof of language abilities: English – TOEFL or IELTS (Note: Institutional language tests will not be accepted); German – if available
• Certified copies of awarded academic degrees
• Certified copies of academic transcripts
• Certified copy of School Leaving Certificate

All papers must be submitted in identical duplicates. Applications which do not clearly state the desired degree course or which are not completed in full cannot be processed and will not be considered for the selection.
For each priority you have to send one application set, stating the course of your choice in order of priority.
For economic and environmental reasons, please avoid using sheet holders and plastic folders in your application. Thank you.
For more information, please visit official website: www.daad.de

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International Climate Protection Fellowships, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany

The International Climate Protection Fellowships enable prospective leaders to conduct aresearch-related project of their own choice during a one-year stay in Germany. Submit an application if you are a prospective leader from a non-European threshold or developing country working in the field of climate protection and resource conservation in academia, business or administration in your country. Applicants must provide a clearly visible leadership potential either by experience in a first leadership position or be able to provide appropriate references. They must also have completed their first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent academic degree) less than 12 years prior to the start of thefellowship (1 September 2013) with outstanding results. They must also have extensive professional experience in a leadership role (at least 48 months at the time of application) or hold a further academic or professional qualification. Furthermore, they are expected to have gained initial practical experience through involvement in projects related to climate protection and resource conservation. The fellowship will enable the recipients to conduct a research-related project of their own choice with hosts in Germany whom they are free to choose themselves.
The programme, which is being funded under the International Climate Initiative by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, includes a preparatory intensive language course in Germany, a several-week introductory seminar, a several-day training course and a final meeting in Berlin. These activities will enable you to gain additional insights into academic, social, cultural, economic and political life in Germany.
In addition to applicants who have been trained in the natural and engineering sciences, candidates who have been engaged in legal, economic and societal issues relating to climate change are encouraged to apply for this programme. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is granting up to 15 International Climate Protection Fellowships to prospective leaders from the countries named. The call is subject to the approval of sufficient financial means to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
Requirements

1. First academic degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent), completed less than 12 years prior to the start of the fellowship (1. September 2013);
2. Extensive professional experience in a leadership role (at least 48 months at the time of application) in the field of climate protection and resource conservation or a further academic or professional qualification;
3. Initial practical experience (at least 12 months at the time of application) through involvement in projects related to climate protection and resource conservation (possibly already during studies);
4. Leadership potential demonstrated by initial experience in leadership positions and/or appropriate references (see no. 8);
5. A detailed statement by a host in Germany, including a confirmation of support; details of the proposed project must be discussed with the prospective host prior to application;
6. Citizenship of a non-European threshold or developing country which is also the fellow’s habitual abode and place of work;
7. Very good knowledge of English and/or German, documented by appropriate language certificates;
8. Two to three expert references by individuals qualified to comment on the candidate’s professional, personal and, if applicable, academic eligibility and his / her leadership potential.

Potential applicants who have spent more than six months in Germany or more than 12 months in a country that is not on the list of countries at the time of or shortly before application should contact the Humboldt Foundation (info@avh.de) before submitting an application as they may be ineligible on formal grounds.
Selection Procedure
Applications must be completed online. The completed application form including all the additional documents required must be submitted online by the closing date (1 December 2012). Click on the tab “Application package” to find additional information on all the documentation required and be able to access the online application procedure. Confirmation that your documents have been received will be sent to you as soon as you have submitted them.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that he or she has submitted all the necessary documents. Incomplete applications may be excluded from the selection procedure.
Your proposed host in Germany should send his/her confidential statement directly to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation by the closing date at the latest.
The applications will be reviewed and probably until Mid-March 2013, an independent selection committee will select the candidates who will be invited to participate in a three-day selection meeting in Germany. This selection meeting is supposed to take place in Mid-May 2013, and applicants will then be given the opportunity to outline their project to the selection committee and the other applicants as well as to attend individual interviews held by the selection committee. At the end of the meeting the selection results will be announced.
Closing date: 1 December 2012
For more information, please visit official website: www.humboldt-foundation.de

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PhD Scholarships in Space Life Sciences, Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Germany

The DLR Institute of Aerospace Medicine in Cologne, Germany, offers in cooperation with several partners an excellent and interdisciplinary training for up to 25 doctoral students from different fields.

Members and partners of SpaceLife in Germany are the universities of Aachen, Berlin, Bonn, Cologne, Erlangen-Nürnberg, Frankfurt, Hohenheim, Kiel, Köln, Magdeburg, Marburg, Regensburg, München, the German Sports University Cologne and the University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg in Rheinbach. Partners abroad are the University Zurich, the Beihang University and King’s College London.

Together with these cooperating institutions we intend to qualify a new generation of internationally competitive young scientists in the field of space life sciences research. They will be prepared for taking over leading positions in research, management and policy, industry, or consulting and education.

Aims:

SpaceLife aims to improve the qualification of the participating doctoral students and provide an optimal research environment towards their doctoral degree. Students will learn to develop integrated concepts to solve health issues in human spaceflight and in related disease patterns on Earth, and to further explore the requirements for life in extreme environments, enabling a better understanding of the ecosystem Earth and the search for life on other planets in unmanned and manned missions.

Funding:

SpaceLife is funded in equal parts by the “President’s Initiative and Networking Fund” (“Impuls- und Vernetzungsfonds des Präsidenten”) of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers and by the DLR (Executive Board Member for Space Research and Technology and Institute of Aerospace Medicine).

PhD degree:

SpaceLife gives the opportunity to carry out a full-time doctoral thesis at the end of which the doctoral students will receive a “German PhD” (Dr. rer. nat., Dr. hum. biol., Dr. oec. troph., Dr. med. vet., Dr. rer. medic., Dr. Sports Sciences).

In general, all doctoral candidates at Institute of Aerospace Medicine can actively participate in the Research School regardless of the type of funding they obtained (basic or third-party). SpaceLife scholarship recipients are required to participate. The graduate program is also open for doctoral candidates from the member and partner universities, provided their fields of specialization fits one or more fields of research addressed in SpaceLife.

Prospective students can choose one out of 19 challenging research projects offered by our faculty members. Although students specialize in a particular research topic (Radiobiology, Gravitational Biology, Astrobiology, Space Physiology), the interdisciplinary context of the program facilitates interactions with other research groups and fosters the ability of cross-frontier thinking. Laboratory work is supplemented by lectures, a students’ workshop, journal clubs, elective courses, soft skills training, exchanges with partner universities or partner organizations, and participation in national orinternational conferences.

The Research School will support candidates in the development of a strong personal career profile and establish a tight network of young researchers. Integration in internationally renowned research groups will give you a broad experience in research to develop and improve your own skills.

We offer

• a top-level research infrastructure and a supportive environment for doctoral candidates
• a PhD stipend paid according to the rules of the DFG (German Research Foundation)
• a clearly focused education and research plan through regularly meetings of the thesis advisory committee
• efficient supervision by a team of two supervisors and a mentor
• a structured interdisciplinary training program
• intensive courses in transferable skills (“soft skills”)
• stays at labs at the partner institutions or abroad
• Cologne – a lively city with dynamic business activities, successful scientific centers of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene

We expect

• Master’s or other degree with excellent grades comparable to a German University Diploma or Master in biology, human biology, biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, biotechnology, microbiology, physics, chemistry, veterinary medicine, biomechanical engineering, and nutrition or sports sciences. Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
• linguistic proficiency in English: Fluent in spoken and written English
• first laboratory experience / clinical study experience (dependent on research topic)
• strong interest in space life sciences
• a high degree of motivation and dedication for scientific working
• the ability to work creatively in a multidisciplinary team
• knowledge of standard word processing and spreadsheet software

It is advantageous to have…

• experience with databases management and statistical software
• ability using biomedical literature databases
• experience with working in multicultural groups
• basic knowledge in German for daily life in Germany

Application

Please download the Application form and the Referee’s Report form and follow the instructions given in these forms.

After filling in the forms, please send by e-mail to Dr. Christine Hellweg:

• the Application Form (as pdf file with the following file name: “Family name”_”First name”_SpaceLife_Application.pdf) and
• the CV and Certificates (in one pdf file with the following file name: “Family name”_”First name”_CV_certificates.pdf)

Only applications arriving in this form can be processed.

If there is no possibility to sign the e-mailed application, please, send us in addition a FAX of the last page of the application form (p. 9) bearing your signature. Without signature the application is not valid.

In the Referee’s Report – “topic of doctoral thesis”, please indicate your favorite scientific field preference (as listed in the application form).

• If you are already sure which specific topic interests you most (after reading the SpaceLife booklet), you can provide the full title of the thesis.
• If not, just mention the scientific field preference, e.g. radiobiology – radiation protection and space radiation measurements.

Please make sure that your referees use the report form and do not send a letter of recommendation of their own style. The referee’s reports should carry file names composed as described here: “Family name”_”First name”_Referees_Report_”Number”.pdf

For application it is imperative:

• We do not accept any hardcopies/paper copies sent by ordinary post or fax (excluding the copy of the signed main application form).
• Regardless of the outcome of your application we are unable to return any documents you send to us.

When will you be hearing from us?

A decision on your application will be made within six weeks after the deadline by which you have to submit your completed application. During the admission process the key faculty members in the academic field for which you are applying may contact you for a telephone interview.

Financial assistance:

During the doctoral studies, SpaceLife can provide up to 13 candidates with a stipend that is limited to maximum 3 years, enabling the students to exclusively work on their research project. A stipend requires at the beginning of the doctoral thesis that the graduation must not date back longer than 3 years. Servitors must not have completed their 30th year of age.

The stipend is paid without any taxes and ranges between 1.277,- € and 1.431,- €, depending on the marital status.

SpaceLife offers the program without tuition fees. However, doctoral candidates might have to be enrolled at one of the member universities. Here, each semester you might have to pay an enrollment fee. Please check the websites of the member and partner universities for more information.

Please be aware that living expenses in Germany might be higher than in other countries. It has been estimated that students will require approx. 880,- € per month to cover the costs of living and study.

Estimated costs include:

• Accommodation: 380,- € per month on average (deposit: one to two month rent, returned on expiry of the duration of rent if there is no cause for complain)
• Health insurance: mandatory, but on your own responsibility, ca. 200 €
• Third party liability insurance: 30,- € per year
• Other costs: varies from person to person but is unlikely to be less than 250,- € per month (food, books, stationery, travel, clothes, sport/leisure, etc)

If you have any questions concerning your application, please contact:

Helmholtz Space Life Sciences Research School

Email: Christine Hellweg

phone: + 49 2203 601 3243

For more information, please visit official website : www.dlr.de

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Halliburton Undergraduate Scholarships, University of Aberdeen, UK

Halliburton, one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry, is offering two Halliburton Undergraduate Scholarships.

Description

Halliburton will award one Specialist Engineering Scholarship and one Specialist Geology and PetroleumGeology Scholarship. The successful applicants will each receive £2,000 per annum for either two or three years as determined by programme classification, year of award and date of graduation.

In addition to the financial support, the Halliburton Undergraduate Scholarships offer:

• Student Mentoring
• The opportunity to apply for paid summer placement

Eligibility

The Scholarships are open to students, on the degree programmes listed below, commencing: 3rd year of a BEng, 3rd or 4th year of a MEng or 3rd year of a BSc in September 2012:

• BEng Petroleum Engineering (H851)
• BEng Engineering (Integrated) (H105)
• BEng Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical) (HH36)
• BEng Engineering (Mechanical with Computer Aided Engineering) (H3H1)
• BEng Engineering (Mechanical with Materials) (H3J5)
• BEng Engineering (Mechanical with Management) (H303)
• BEng Engineering (Mechanical) (H300)
• BEng Chemical Engineering (H813)
• MEng Chemical Engineering (H810)
• MEng Mechanical Engineering (H305)
• MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (HHH6)
• MEng Mechanical Engineering with Materials (H3JM)
• MEng Petroleum Engineering (H850)
• BSc Geology and Petroleum Geology (F602)

You should note that the scholarships are open to all students regardless of nationality, where they are domiciled, or fee structure to which they belong to.

Criteria

The Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and demonstration of specific personal characteristics (please see Guidelines for Applicants for full details).

Application Procedure

Please complete the application form, and send it togther with a recent CV, and your reference.

Deadline: 22nd of October 2012

Further Info

If you have any queries not answered by the guidelines below please contact Jenny Styles (email: j.styles@abdn.ac.uk, tel: 01224 273597).

You will be told whether or not your application has been successful by post at the correspondence address on your application form by 9 November 2012.

For more information, please visit official website: www.abdn.ac.uk

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Art Major Asian Scholarship, Korea National University of Arts

2013 Art Major Full Scholarship!!
Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, & Sports, Republic of Korea
AMA, Art Major Asian Scholarship project is the national scholarship program for bringing and educating international distinguished art elites. K-Arts selects the most outstanding artists from Asian countries as AMA grantees. Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports & tourism, the scholarship covers full tuition fees, Korean language program fees, living and travel expenses(a round flight tickets) etc.
Types of Degree Program : Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
Period and Amount of Scholarships

• For bachelor’s: Up to four (five for architecture major) years with an award of 18 million won each year per student
• For master’s: Up to two (three for 3 year program) years with an award of 18 million won each year per student
• AMA Scholarship offers university tuition waive, Korean language program provision, living expenses, provision of housing and flight expenses, etc.
• For the continuation of the stipend support, the selected students should maintain the academic record of B or above for each and every semesters throughout the scholarship period

Condition of AMA Scholarship

• Provision of Living Expenses: 700,000won is granted every month.
• Tuition Waive: 3,000,000won per semester is waived.
• 5 Month Korean Language Tuition Waive: 3,000,000won is provided.
• Provision of Dormitory: 390,000won per semester. Please note that Dormitory fee is included in the provision of living expenses.
• Travel Expenses: One round trip flight tickets.
• Cultural field trips, extracurriculum programs are all provided for the AMA student.

Qualifications for the Scholarship

• Applicants recommend by the rector (president) of the university graduated or attending. or head of government-approved organizations, companies and art related institutions, etc.
• Applicants with outstanding artistic talents, gifted skills and an excellent academic record.
• Applicants recommended by the government, or ministries, or embassies of Korea or University president or head of art and culture related organization.

** Those who speak Korean language is highly preferred.

Eligible Applicant Country
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Cambodia, China, Laos, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Kyrgizstan, Tibet, Turkey
Starting from 2013, Africa, Latin and South America countries are included!

• Special Applicant Eligibility of the department
• This list is only for specific departments, not all the departments of K-Arts.
• All of 33 departments are opened to receive applicants. however if you are intended to apply the departments that are on this list, must meet the eligibility as below.
• TOPIK : Test of Proficiency in Korean www.topik.or.kr
• If you are living in the country which doesn’t offer TOPIK exam, please submit the previous Korean language learning experiences, or equivalent certificate or recommendation letter of language teacher

School of Drama
Department of Acting : Korean Language Ability Required, You must submit performance video(CD) for your portfolio. English or Korean interview will be made if you’ve passed the acting department’s first selection. Holder of TOPIK is highly preferred. If not, Korean language certificate, or approval of the Korean language teacher is required.

School of Film, TV & Multimedia

• Department of Film Making : TOPIK Level 3 holder or Equivalent Korean language certificate
• Department of Cinema Studies : TOPIK Level 3 holder or Equivalent Korean language certificate
• Department of Multimedia : TOPIK Level 3 holder or Equivalent Korean language certificate
• Department of Animation : English or Korean interview will be made if you’ve passed the animation department’s first selection.
• Department of Broadcasting : If you have Chinese nationality, 2012 scholarship is not opened for you.

School of Dance

•  Department of Dance Performance : English or Korean interview will be made if you’ve passed the department’s first selection.
• Department of Dance Theory : English or Korean interview will be made if you’ve passed the department’s first selection.
• Department of Choreography : English or Korean interview will be made if you’ve passed the department’s first selection.

School of Visual Arts

• Department of Fine Art : TOPIK Level 3 holder or Equivalent Korean language certificate
• Department of Design : TOPIK Level 3 holder or Equivalent Korean language certificate
• Department of Architecture : For the graduate program, you must submit more than 30 pages for your portfolio
• Department of Art Theory : TOPIK Level 4 holder or Equivalent Korean language certificate

School of Korean Traditional Arts

• Department of Traditional Arts Theory : English or Korean interview will be made if you’ve passed the department’s first selection.
• Department of Traditional Music : English or Korean interview will be made if you’ve passed the department’s first selection.
• Department of Traditional Dance : English or Korean interview will be made if you’ve passed the department’s first selection.
• Department of Traditional Folk Theatrics : English or Korean interview will be made if you’ve passed the department’s first selection.

Inter-School Division

• Department of Creative Writing : TOPIK level 5 holder
• Department of Art Management : TOPIK level 3 holder

Deadlines : July 31, 2012
All the necessary and required documents, personally delivered by the university, must arrive at K’Arts by the deadlines.

Address
Korea National University of Arts
Office of External Affairs
Seokgwan-dong Campus, 146-37 Hwarang-ro 32-gil, Seongbuk-Gu, Seokgwan-Dong,
Seoul, South Korea
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