Two-year International Master in Communication and Networking
Engineering (IMCNE), starting November 2008.

10 positions are reserved to Indian students with a Bachelor degree
in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics,
Telecommunications or any other equivalent title in the disciplines
relating to the Information and Communication Technologies. Of
these, 5 will be financially supported by Scuola Superiore
Sant'Anna through a dedicated scholarship.
10 positions are reserved to Tunisian students with a Bachelor degree
in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics,
Telecommunications or any other equivalent title in the disciplines
relating to the Information and Communication Technologies. Of
these, 5 will be financially supported by Scuola Superiore
Sant'Anna through a dedicated scholarship

10 destined to students of any other nationality with a Bachelor
degree
in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics,
Telecommunications or any other equivalent title in the disciplines
relating to the Information and Communication Technologies.

Application must be submitted on-line no later than
June 30th 2008

More details are available at http://imcne. sssup.it

About the Scholarships The Water Leader Scholarships Program will offer full and partial tuition scholarships for Australian citizens, permanent residents and international applicants for the Semester 1 2009 intake of the Master of Integrated Water Management (MIWM) Program.
Value of Scholarship International scholarships will cover full tuition costs of the three semester MIWM Program as well as Overseas Student Health Cover for the duration of the Program.
Scholarships for Australian citizens and residents include both full-tuition and partial-tuition scholarships for the three semester Program.
IWC Water Leader Scholarships do not include travel, accommodation allowance, living stipend, field work or course material costs. It will be the responsibility of successful applicants to cover these costs.
Download the 2009 Scholarship Flyer (PDF)

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Eligibility Those interested in applying for an IWC Water Leaders Scholarship must meet the minimum eligibility requirements outlined below.
MIWM Program Entry Requirements (See also Applying to the Masters Program):

A four year undergraduate degree in a related field of study from an internationally- recognised institution. Applicants must have completed a university level qualification which is at least equivalent in standard to an Australian four year degree. If you are unsure whether your previous university qualification( s) is equivalent in standard to an Australian four year degree, you should seek advice from the Australian Education Centre in your home country or region, or contact UQ International Education Directorate.

Demonstrated English language proficiency (see www.uq.edu.au/ international/ language- requirements) ;
A minimum of two years practical experience in a related field is preferred but not required.

Citizenship and Visa Status
Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and international applicants are eligible and encouraged to apply. Successful international applicants must meet visa requirements of the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
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Selection Criteria and Process Applicants will be assessed by The University of Queensland to ensure they meet minimum requirements for entry into MIWM Program. Students will also be assessed for the Water Leaders Scholarships by a selection panel at the International WaterCentre. The selection panel will adhere to IWC's policy of non-discrimination for this process. Decisions of the selection panel are final and confidential. IWC will not enter into correspondence regarding outcomes of the selection process.

Applicants are required to respond to the following selection criteria:
Commitment to the International WaterCentre�fs mission and to whole-of-water cycle, integrated and interdisciplinary approaches to water management.
Leadership qualities: As demonstrated by professional, educational, community and other achievements. Leadership qualities include collaboration and team work, flexibility, initiative, communication skills, integrity and vision.
Academic record: Successful applicants will demonstrate a high level of academic achievement and likelihood of success in further study.
Professional record: As demonstrated by employment experience, awards and achievements, membership of professional bodies and professional references.
Potential impact and outcomes: The likelihood of positive impacts on the individual and the water sector from participating in the MIWM Program.

The ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education `Advanced' (GCE `A') Level (or equivalent) certificate.
The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar.
Students from Indonesia are welcome to apply for the ASEAN
Scholarships for Indonesia to enter Singapore schools at the
Secondary Three level. Candidates who are not short-listed for the
scholarships will be considered for the Merit Awards.

Eligibility
Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the
scholarship:

Nationals of Indonesia
Between 14+ to 16+ years old (as of January 2009)
Sat for 2008 SMP 3 National Final Evaluation Examination (UAN) and
have done consistently well in school
Important Dates
Any dates given below are tentative and are subject to changes.

Activity Date
Application Period 7 June to 15 July 2008
Selection Test Mid August
Selection Interview Late September
Award of Scholarship Mid October
Arrival of Scholar in Singapore Late October

Candidates short-listed for the selection test/interview will be
notified a week before the selection test/interview dates. We regret
that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Where to obtain application forms during the application period
There are 2 ways which you can apply for the ASEAN Scholarships.
Please choose only one method to submit your application form.

You can either submit (please click either one of the methods below
for details):

Your softcopy application form through email or
Your hardcopy application form by post

Test and Interview City
Jakarta
Medan
Surabaya
Pontianak
Note: Surabaya and Pontianak may be used as Test Centres if there are
sufficient candidates. Medan, Surabaya and Pontianak may be used as
Interview Centres if there are sufficient candidates.

Terms and Conditions
Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) per annum
with hostel accommodation
Settling-in allowance of S$400 (once only)
Economy class air passage to Singapore and back to home country upon
completion of course
Waiver of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
Waiver of GCE `O' and `A' Level examination fees (once only, if
applicable)
Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
Bridging courses (if applicable, in Singapore before start of course)
There is no bond attached to the scholarship
Instructions for Submission of Application Form
Softcopy Application Form by Email
Download a copy of the application form (96kb .xls) here in MS Excel
format. (Note: Please click "Enable Macros" upon opening the
document.)
Complete the form on your computer at your own time and save your
completed form in the following Excel format Name(Country) .xls
Email to MOE_ASEAN_Scholarsh ips@moe.gov. sg
You should indicate your email subject / title as Name (Country)
You do not need to submit softcopies of your supporting documents
such as result slips, birth certificate / passport / identity card or
testimonials via email. You will be required to submit these
documents via post if you are shortlisted for the Selection Test.
Please do not send us a print-out of the form.

Hardcopy Application Form by Post

Download a copy of the application form (89kb .pdf).
You may also obtain a hardcopy of the application form at the
following addresses:
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore
Graha Surya Internusa
Level 19
Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav X-0
Kuningan

Jakarta 12950 Indonesia
Consultate of the Republic of Singapore
4th Floor
Surya Dumai Group Building
Jalan Sudirman No. 395
Pekanbaru 28116
Riau, Indonesia

Applications should be supported by certified copies of the following
documents:
2008 SMP 3 National Final Evaluation Examination (UAN) results
Birth Certificate/ Identity Card / Passport
Testimonials or records of co-curricular activities
Send your completed form and copies of supporting documents to the
Singapore Ministry of Education at the following address:

ASEAN Scholarships Application (Indonesia)
School Placement and Scholarships Branch
Scholarships Section
Ministry of Education
1 North Buona Vista Drive
Singapore 138675

Deadline: 30 May 2008 - 25 Juny 2008

The Embassy of Japan is offering Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho)
Scholarships to Indonesian high school graduates who wish to study at
University (S-1); Colleges of Technology (D-3) or Professional
Training Colleges (D-2) in Japan for the academic year 2009 (April
2009). An applicant can only apply for one program, either S-1, D-3
or D-2.
Applicants must have the following qualifications (among others);(1)
Applicants must have been born between April 2, 1987 and April 1, 1992
(2) The average result of the final examination and school report for
the last semester/term of the third scholastic year must be at a
minimum;
- 8.4 for the S-1 program,
- 8.0 for the D-3 program,
- 8.0 for the D-2 program.

* In the case that an official score of the final examination can not
be issued by the closing date (June 25, 2008), a temporary score
which is certified by the head teacher will be accepted.
(3) Applicants must have graduated from a senior high school.

Application forms are available free of charge for those who meet the
above qualifications at the Embassy of Japan (Education Section:8:30-
12:00, 14:00-15:30) , the Consulate General of Japan in Surabaya,
Medan and Makassar starting from May 30, 2008.
Those who are living outside of JABODETABEK, Surabaya, Medan and
Makassar can apply by sending a letter, which includes name, date of
birth, address, phone number, desired program (S-1, D-3 or D-2) and 3
desired fields of study, to the Embassy of Japan (Jl.M.H.Thamrin 24,
Jakarta Pusat 10350) or the Consulate Generals of Japan by post along
with their copies of school report, certificate (ijazah) and the
score of the final examination.

The completed application must be submitted to the Embassy of Japan
or the Consulate Generals of Japan with their copies of school
report, ijazah and the score of the final examination by June 25,
2008.

Further information can be obtained from the Embassy of Japan
(Education Section: 021-3192-4308 Ext. 175, 176)

Majors and Related Key Terms for Fields of Study

Field of Study Majors and Related Key Terms

Mechanical Engineering:
- Machine Elements and Material Processing
- Materials Science and Mechanics
- Fluid and Thermal Engineering
- Mechanical System Design and Control
- CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/ Computer Aided Manufacturing)
- Mechatronics
- Robotics
- etc.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering:
- Analog Circuits
- Electric Power System
- Power Electronics
- Digital Circuits
- Integrated Circuits
- Electric/ Electronic Materials
- Electric/ Electronic Device
- Electric/ Electronic Control
- etc.

Information, Communication and Network Engineering:
- Signal/ Image Processing
- Cable Communication
- Wireless Communication
- Communication Engineering
- Satellite Communication
- Microwaves
- Computer Software
- Computer Graphics
- Operating System
- Peripherals and Interface Technology
- Computer Network
- Communication Control
- etc.

Materials Engineering:
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Inorganic Materials Engineering
- Organic Materials Engineering
- Polymer Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Biological Chemistry
- Biological Engineering
- Environmental Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering
- etc.

Architecture and Civil Engineering:
- Architectural Design and Planning
- Structural Engineering in Architecture
- Building Materials and Execution Works
- History of Architecture
- Structural Engineering
- Materials in Civil Engineering
- Surveying
- Hydraulics
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Urban Engineering
- etc.

Maritime Engineering:
- Navigation
- Position Fixing
- Ship Maneuvering and Seamanship
- Oceanography and Meteorology
- Maritime Laws
- Naval Architecture
- Marine Diesel Engine
- Marine Auxiliary Machinery
- Marine Material
- etc.

Other Fields:
- International Communication
- Management Information Engineering
- etc.

More info: http://www.id. emb-japan. go.jp/sch_ slta.html

Each year, the TWAS Fellowship Programmes, which operate under agreements
with governments and national organizations in developing countries –
particularly Brazil, China, India and Pakistan – offer a number of
fellowships to young scientists from developing countries to carry out
postgraduate research in developing countries other than their own.

Currently, there are eight fellowship programmes for postgraduate research,
implemented in collaboration with the following parter organizations:
1. National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq),
Brazil
The TWAS-CNPq Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers
fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than
Brazil) who wish to undertake a PhD in the natural sciences in Brazil.
Duration: 4 years. Deadline for applications: 31 August.

2. Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China
The TWAS-CAS Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers
fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than China)
who wish to undertake the final year of their PhD research in China.
Duration: 1 year. Deadline for applications: 31 August.

3. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India
The TWAS-CSIR Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers
fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than India)
who wish to pursue all or part (SANDWICH or FULL-TIME) of their research
leading towards a PhD in newly emerging areas in science and technology for
which facilities are available in CSIR laboratories and institutes.
Duration: up to 4 years. Deadline for applications: 1 June Extended: 15 July
2008

4. Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and
Technology, India
The TWAS-DBT Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers
fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than India)
who wish to pursue all or part (SANDWICH or FULL-TIME) of their research
leading towards a PhD in biotechnology at key biotechnology research
institutions in India. Duration: up to 5 years. Deadline for applications:
31 August.

5. S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, India
The TWAS-SN Bose Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers
fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than India)
who wish to pursue research leading towards a PhD in physical sciences.
Duration: 4 years (plus possibility of one year extension). Deadline for
applications: 31 August.

6. Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), India
The TWAS-IACS Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers
fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than India)
who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in certain fields of natural
sciences, including biological chemistry, condensed matter physics,
inorganic chemistry, materials science, non conventional energy, organic
chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer science, spectroscopy and theoretical
physics. Duration: up to 4 years. Deadline for applications: 30 June
Extended: 15 July 2008.

7. National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), Pakistan
The TWAS-CEMB Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers
fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than
Pakistan) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in molecular biology and
molecular genetics. Duration: up to 4 years. Deadline for applications: 30
June Extended: 15 July 2008.

8. International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS),
Pakistan
The TWAS-ICCBS Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Research offers
fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than
Pakistan) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in organic chemistry,
biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology or physical
chemistry. Duration: up to 4 years. Deadline for applications: 30 June
Extended: 15 July 2008.

USFP Academic scholarship 2008

The University of Sydney Foundation Program Board is offering 17
partial scholarships for international students enrolling in the
Standard and Standard Intensive intakes at Taylors College in 2008.

Each scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fees (AUD$9,950).

Scholarships are limited so apply now!
How to apply

Complete our online application form or send a copy by post or fax.
Applying online is easy, fast and safe and goes directly to the
Student Enrolment Advisor who deals with your country of residence.

Please indicate in the `Comments' field that you are applying for a
scholarship
If you prefer to apply by post or fax, please download an application
form (PDF 58KB) and send it to us at:

Student Enrolment Advisor
Taylors College
399 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne 3000
Australia
Fax: +61 3 96703567

Once your application is received, the Student Enrolment Advisor will
ask you to send the following:

A one page covering letter answering the following questions:

A one page covering letter answering the following questions:
Why you would like to study at Taylors College in Australia and
Why you are a suitable candidate for the scholarship

Relevant academic and English Language transcripts (average GPA 7,
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, no band less than 5)
Any other supporting documents outlining extracurricular involvement

Need more information?
Apply now for the USFP Board Scholarship
(http://www.taylorsc ollege.edu. au/apply. aspx)

More about the University of Sydney Foundation Program
(http://www.taylorsc ollege.edu. au/courses/ usfp.aspx)

Ask a Student Enrolment Advisor about this scholarship
(http://www.taylorsc ollege.edu. au/enquiry. aspx)

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Dear all,

Berhubung sempat ada "uneg2" dari moderator soal minimnya bahasan
tentang beasiswa di Korea Selatan, saya mau berbagi pengalaman saya
sekolah dan bekerja di sana. Selama 2 tahun kuliah master of science,
dan 2 tahun bekerja sebagai visiting researcher. Bisa disimpulkan,
bahwa selama 4 tahun saya tinggal di Korsel, walaupun banyak duka
tetapi sukanya lebih banyak lagi. Saya puas selama menimba pengalaman
di Korsel.

Kenapa?
1). Korsel adalah negara yg rakyatnya punya karakteristik ingin maju
dan tidak ingin kalah dari yang lain. Mereka saling bersaing berlomba2
bekerja lebih keras daripada yang lain. Dalam bahasa Korea ada sebuah
kata yang kalau diterjemahkan ke bahasa Inggris menjadi "envy". Tetapi
kata "iri" ini bermakna positif, bukan negatif. Yaitu, orang yg envy
ini akan berusaha sebisanya untuk seperti yang lain. Istilahnya,
"kalau dia bisa, kenapa saya tidak?". Jadi, iklim kompetisi ini yang
mendidik saya menjadi orang yg berusaha selalu ingin maju.

Sifat yang inilah yang membuat Korsel menjadi negara maju. Karena
mereka tidak mau kalah dengan negara lain. Dalam bidang science dan
technology, mereka cukup maju di dunia. Dana riset besar-besaran
dikucurkan di mana-mana. Mereka yang mengerjakan riset ini, diharuskan
menunjukkan bukti sudah terpublikasinya karya ilmiah mereka di
penerbitan internasional sehingga cukup dikenal oleh negara-negara
lain.

2). Rakyat Korea punya sifat lain yaitu "hurry hurry" atau "cepat
cepat" atau terburu-buru. Walaupun di banyak hal membuat suatu
pekerjaan jadi dikerjakan tergesa-gesa, sifat ini membuat segalanya
bisa cepat diselesaikan. Public service di Korsel cukup bagus,
segalanya bisa diselesaikan dengan cepat. Pengalaman di kantor
imigrasi, membuat KTP, urusan bank, mengurus tax return, memesan
barang untuk keperluan riset, sampai urusan membuat nomer hp bisa
cepat diselesaikan. Saya pribadi jadi punya pendapat "di Korea apa sih
yg gak bisa selesai dalam semalam?" Dan berpengaruh pada cara kerja
saya yg bisa cepat selesai kalau ada komando mendadak atau emergency.

3). Sifat lain rakyat Korea adalah "polos" atau "tidak pakai
prasangka" ketika mereka mempelajari tentang orang asing. Memang pada
dasarnya mereka punya identitas bangsa yang kuat sehingga merasa aneh
jika bertemu orang asing, karena adanya perbedaan warna kulit, bentuk
badan (misalnya orang Korsel banyak yg langsing sehingga heran melihat
orang yg super gemuk), rambut, mata, dll. Semua perbedaan yang
terdapat pada diri orang asing, sangat terlihat di mata mereka. Tetapi
hal ini diikuti dengan sikap tanpa prasangka mereka.

Contohnya kalau beberapa orang barat terpengaruh media yg menggembar
gemborkan Islam dan teroris, sehingga jilbab ikut disangkut pautkan,
hal ini tidak terjadi pada orang Korsel. Mereka melihat orang Islam
sebagai "just another culture" maupun jilbab sebagai "ahh itu kan cuma
baju kebudayaan mereka saja." Jadi, jika orang Korsel bertemu orang2
dari negeri lain, pada awalnya memang mereka akan terheran2 dan
menanyakan berbagai macam pertanyaan yg sungguh "polos", karena mereka
tidak biasa hidup bersama orang yg sangat berbeda (lain halnya dengan
di Indonesia misalnya, di mana dalam negeri kita sendiri sudah
berbeda-beda sekali suku2 dan budaya2nya).

4). Korsel adalah negeri yg aman. Selain karena tingkat ekonomi yg
baik (termasuk salah satu dari 30 negara anggota OECD - lihat
oecd.org), rakyat Korsel seperti punya "kacamata kuda". Keburukannya
mungkin kalau ada orang di sekitarnya kenapa-kenapa, dia tidak tahu
atau tidak bisa membantu. Tapi kebaikannya, mereka seakan-akan punya
kepribadian "tidak suka mengusik milik orang lain." Pengalaman saya
pribadi, belum pernah saya kecurian, kecopetan, kerampokan, atau
melihat/mendengar cerita orang lain mengalami hal-hal itu (bisa jadi
saya kuper kurang baca koran), mau segimana nyantainya saya letakkan
barang2 saya. Pengalaman saya adalah jam 12 malam di stasiun subway
sendiri mengejar kereta nyaris terakhir, tidak ada gangguan apa2. Dini
hari (jam 2 - 4) pulang dari lab menuju asrama yg terletak di luar
pagar kampus, tidak apa2. Lewat tengah malam pulang dari luar kota di
terminal bus lalu sambung naik taksi, juga tidak apa2. Oke lah bisa
jadi saya beruntung, tapi bisa ditanyakan kepada orang2 Korsel sendiri
dan teman2 yg pernah tinggal di sana.

5). Beasiswa untuk bidang science dan technology cukup banyak. Hal ini
terkait dengan point nomor 1 di mana dana riset dikucurkan
besar-besaran di mana2. Karena besarnya dana riset, maka kebanyakan
mereka membutuhkan mahasiswa S2 dan S3. S2nya pun rata2 mengandung
komponen riset yang besar. Beasiswanya diberikan dengan sistem
menggaji mahasiswa, karena semua mahasiswa wajib bekerja di lab
full-time. Kenapa full-time? Karena yg kita kerjakan pasti melebihi
jam kerja "normal" (9 pagi sampai 6 sore), yg disebabkan oleh pergi
kuliah plus mengerjakan tugas2 kuliah tapi masih juga kerja di lab
membantu riset professor.

Jadi, bagi teman2 yg di bidang teknik atau sains, banyak lowongan
beasiswa di Korsel. Misalnya IT, Biologi, Fisika, Kimia, Teknik
Elektro, Mesin, dll. Korsel lagi jadi negara dgn perkembangan industri
high-tech yg pesat. Jadi, buat yg mau mendalami ilmu2 yg "baru"
seperti bioteknologi, nanoteknologi, dan IT/robotics, banyak proyek
dan dana beasiswanya.

Lalu bagaimana dengan saya sendiri? Apa yg saya dapatkan dari
pengalaman hidup di Korsel?
1) Saya jadi orang yg giat bekerja, dan kebiasaan buruk saya
procrastination (menunda2 pekerjaan) jadi berkurang, krn di Korsel
saya harus sigap terhadap kerjaan2 yg ada karena begitu cepatnya semua
berjalan.
2) Saya jadi orang yg melihat banyak hal lebih simple dan polos,
karena begitu simplenya sistem publik di Korsel. Semua sudah digital,
rakyat dipercaya untuk mengerjakan apa2 sendiri (karena mereka juga
sangat taat peraturan), sehingga segala proses berlangsung dengan
mudah (tentunya jadi cepat selesai). Peraturan2 umum di Korsel tidak
jelimet dan tidak aneh2 mengandung berbagai macam klausa dan pasal.
Yang saya hadapi sebagai foreigner yg tinggal di Korsel, cukup mudah
dipahami. Kalau ada yg tidak paham ya karena kendala bahasa, yg
biasanya beres dengan dibantu oleh native speaker.
3). Saya jadi punya pengalaman riset di bidang2 high-tech walaupun
kualitas risetnya tidak sehebat amerika atau eropa (krn orang Korsel
masih kurang pengalaman -- mereka baru mulai bangkit tahun 1960-an).
Karena di Korsel banyak di-encourage publish paper (mahasiswa master
wajib punya minimal 1 paper conference dan mahasiswa phd wajib punya
minimal 1 paper journal dgn level tertentu), maka saya punya banyak
pengalaman di sini juga. Pengalaman2 inilah yg membuat saya punya
nilai tambah utk dapat beasiswa di Eropa.

Kalau negatifnya?
1) Sama seperti budaya Asia pada umumnya, di Korsel ada senioritas (yg
lebih tua lebih dihormati), tapi memang dengan kadar yg lebih tinggi
daripada negeri kita. Baik-baiklah memilih profesor, yg lebih bisa
menerima pendapat anak muda dibanding hanya mau pendapatnya saja yg
dituruti.
2) Tidak semua kampus Korsel siap menerima mahasiswa asing. Tidak
semua kampus Korsel bisa memberikan kuliah fully in english. Kalau
kuliah di kampus seperti ini, maka jadinya kuliah terlalu sedikit dan
banyak belajar sendiri karena ketidaktersediaan kelas dlm bhs inggris.
Sebaiknya mendaftar ke kampus yg sudah terkenal atau banyak mahasiswa
asing, atau dari kampus yg website versi englishnya cukup
bagus/informatif.
3) Pastikan beasiswa mencukupi biaya hidup dan minta kejelasan asal
beasiswa (misal dari pemerintah, atau dari kampus, dll) hitam di atas
putih. Tapi biasanya dengan kampus2 yg sudah biasa mengurus mahasiswa
asing tidak ada masalah dengan prosedur seperti ini.

Tulisan di atas banyak dilihat dari kasus dalam bidang saya
(sains/teknologi) , sehingga agak berbeda kasusnya utk bidang2 sosial.
Sekian dulu sedikit cerita saya, semoga gak kepanjangan. Buat
teman-teman yg di Korsel, silakan tambahkan info. Buat yg mau tanya
lebih lanjut, bisa japri lewat email. Bisa juga kontak bapak-bapak di link:
http://www.perpika. net/profil- anggota karena mereka tinggal lebih lama
di Korsel dibanding saya.

salam,
-Qonita

Untuk kedua kalinya, Srinthil Kajian Perempuan Multikultural (Srinthil KPM), Desantara Foundation akan menggelar pelatihan jurnalisme perempuan multikultural. Setelah sebelumnya berhasil menyelenggarakan di Banyuwangi, Jawa Timur pada Agustus 2007. Pada tahun 2008, Srinthil KPM akan menyelenggarakan acara pelatihan yang mencoba menggabungkan ranah penelitian dan jurnalisme di Lhokseumawe, Nangroe Aceh Darusallam, Oktober 2008.

Ide awal dari pelatihan jurnalisme perempuan multikultural berbasis etnografi, berawal dari kegelisahan mengenai diskursus feminisme barat yang menjadi dominan.
Untuk itu Srinthil KPM mencoba menggagas ide pelatihan jurnalisme
perempuan multikultural tersebut dalam acara workhshop, Pengembangan
Jurnal Srinthil di Ciloto, pada tanggal 17 – 19 Januari 2007. Di dalam
acara workshop, memang gagasan pelatihan jurnalistik tersebut tidak
langsung membahas kemudian menurunkannya dalam kerangka yang lebih
teknis. Akan tetapi lebih pada penyusunan time line seluruh agenda
kegiatan Srinthil KPM selama tiga tahun, termasuk jadwal
penyelenggaraan pelatihan serta beberapa hal mengenai mekanisme
penyelenggaraan pelatihan, dan pembuatan modul pelatihan.

Dalam workshop tersebut, pemilihan tempat pelaksanaan pelatihan
menjadi sangat penting, mengingat pentingnya pemahaman tentang
ideologi multkulturalisme, serta kenyataan problem multikultural dalam
kehidupan masyarakat. Pilihan mengadakan pelatihan jurnalistik
tersebut salah satunya adalah menciptakan dan mencetak
jurnalis-jurnalis yang peka terhadap problema perempuan dan
multikulturalisme. Sehingga pada kerangka teknis jurnalistiknya,
jurnalisme perempuan mulitkultural adalah teknik menulis sebagai
kritik strategis atas problema perempuan dan multikulturalisme.

Pelatihan jurnalisme perempuan multikultural berbasis etnografi ini
mengundang aktivis, jurnalis dan peneliti ilmu-ilmu sosial humaniora.
Sebagai prasyarat, peserta adalah Perempuan / laki-laki berumur
maksimal 30 tahun, aktif sebagai jurnalis (diutamakan media cetak)
atau peneliti ilmu-ilmu sosial humaniora, melampirkan contoh tulisan
atau riset yang pernah dibuat, melampirkan surat rekomendasi institusi
media massa/ lembaga yang menaungi, serta bersedia mengikuti acara
pelatihan dari awal sampai akhir. Persyaratan yang terakhir itu
ditandai dengan surat kesediaan atau kontrak belajar. Untuk keterangan
lebih lanjut silahkan donwload brosur pelatihan , form pendaftaran dan
kontrak belajar .

http://desantara.org/v3/images/stories/mei2008/pjpmbe2008. doc
http://desantara.org/v3/images/stories/mei2008/Form%20pendaftar an.doc
http://desantara.org/v3/images/stories/mei2008/Kontrak_Belajar. doc

Lebih detail lagi silahkan kontak:

Srinthil Kajian Perempuan Multikultural

Desantara Foundation

Jl. Pemuda 35 Depok, Jawa Barat.

Telepon (021) 7775425,
Fax. (021) 7720 1121
Situs: www.desantara. org
E-mail: srinthil [at] desantara dot org
mail [at] desantara dot org
redsrinthil [at] yahoo dot com

Kesempatan kembali diberikan oleh UN dengan dukungan Nippon Foundation
untuk melakukan riset selama 9 bulan di bidang "ocean affairs and law
of the sea". Peserta tidak harus lawyers, bisa juga fisheries, geodet,
geologist, oceanographer, diplomat, coastal planner, anthropologist,
atau apa saja yang terkait ocean affairs and law of the sea.
Riset dibagi dua tahap, tahap pertama (6 bulan) di salah satu dari 30
institusi maritime terkemuka di Australia, Eropa atau Amerika. Tahap
kedua di Markas PBB di New York (3 bulan). Semua dana ditanggung,
allowance plus minus USD 3000 per bulan, which is really good.

Untuk ini kandidat diminta membuat proposal sesuai dengan template
yang tersedia dan menyertakan dokumen lain yang tidak terlalu sulit
untuk dipenuhi. Silahkan lihat
http://www.un. org/Depts/ los/nippon/ index untuk informasi lebih lanjut.
Atau menghubungi saya lewat japri.

Sebagai informasi, tahun lalu tidak ada satu pun orang Indonesia yang
melamar, sayang sekali. Setahu saya, kesempatan untuk ini terbuka
lebar. Silahkan persiapkan segala sesuatunya mulai sekarang, deadline:
Agustus 2008. Please check the website.

Demikian semoga berkenan.
Andi - UN-Nippon Fellow 2007

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I Made Andi Arsana
Geodesy and Geomatics, Gadjah Mada University, INDONESIA
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An Australian Leadership Award Scholar (PhD Candidate)
Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS)
University of Wollongong, AUSTRALIA
E: madeandi@ugm. ac.id
P: +61 2 4221 4883
F: +61 2 4221 5544
http://madeandi. staff.ugm. ac.id
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Mahalnya biaya pendidikan telah membelenggu saudara kita yang tak berpunya untuk mengenyam pendidikan yang layak.

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