Beasiswa Luar Negeri Terbaru, International Guest Scholarships, American College of Surgeons, USA

Beasiswa Luar Negeri Terbaru, International Guest Scholarships, American College of Surgeons, USA

The American College of Surgeons offers International Guest Scholarships to young surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada who have demonstrated strong interests in teaching and research. The scholarships, in the amount of $10,000 each, provide the Scholars with an opportunity to visit clinical, teaching, and research activities in North America and to attend and participate fully in the educational opportunities and activities of the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress.

This scholarship endowment was originally provided through the legacy left to the College by Dr. Paul R. Hawley (FACS Hon), former College Director. More recently, gifts from the family of Dr. Abdol Islami (FACS), the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, and others to the International Guest Scholarship endowment have enabled the College to expand the number of scholarship awards.

The scholarship requirements are:

• Applicants must be graduates of schools of medicine.
• Applicants must be at least 35 years old, but under 45, on the date that the completed application is filed.
• Applicants must submit their applications from their intended permanent location. Applications will be accepted for processing only when the applicants have been in surgical practice, teaching, or research for a minimum of one year at their intended permanent location, following completion of all formal training (including fellowships and scholarships).
• Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to teaching and/or research in accordance with the standards of the applicant’s country.
• Early careerists are deemed more suitable than those who are serving in senior academic appointments.
• Applicants must submit a fully completed application form provided by the College on its website. The application and accompanying materials must be typewritten and in English. Submission of a curriculum vitae only is not acceptable.
• Applicants must provide a list of all of their publications and must submit, in addition, three complete publications (reprints or manuscripts) of their choice from that list.
• Preference may be given to applicants who have not already experienced training or surgical fellowships in North America.
• Applicants must submit independently prepared letters of recommendation from three of their colleagues. One letter must be from the chair of the department in which they hold academic appointment or a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons residing in their country. The chair’s or the Fellow’s letter is to include a specific statement detailing the nature and extent of the teaching and other academic involvement of the applicant. Letters of recommendation should be submitted by the person making the recommendation.
• The application form is structured to assist the Scholarship Selection Subcommittee and assists the applicant in submitting a structured curriculum vitae. Additional information (a maximum of four pages) may be attached if desired.
• The International Guest Scholarships must be used in the year for which they are designated. They cannot be postponed.
• Applicants who are awarded scholarships are expected to provide a full written report of the experiences provided through the scholarships upon completion of their tours.
• An unsuccessful applicant may reapply only twice and only by completing and submitting a current application form provided by the College, together with new supporting documentation.

Beasiswa Luar Negeri Terbaru , MI 35th Anniversary Bass Scholarship, Musicians Institute, USA

Beasiswa Luar Negeri Terbaru , MI 35th Anniversary Bass Scholarship, Musicians Institute, USA

The MI 35th Anniversary Bass Scholarship, will be awarded in Spring 2013 to a student enrolling in the Associate of Arts in Performance (Bass) Program (US or non-US citizen) who demonstrates outstanding musicianship and versatility.

The scholarship is applicable for students enrolled in the Bass Performance Program only, and may not be transferred to “non-performance program” emphases (Audio Engineering, Music Business, Independent Artist, Guitar Craft, or Film) within an AA degree.

Eligibility
To be considered for an MI 35th Anniversary Bass Scholarship, you must take the following steps:

• Complete an MI 35th Anniversary Bass Scholarship application (see application download instructions below).
• Submit a video recording (DVD format only) of you performing three (3) stylistically diverse songs on your instrument. It is recommended that this include two (2) live ensemble (band or duo) performances, and one (1) solo piece in various styles. You may use electric and/or acoustic bass.

Award
$3,000.00 tuition credit ($1,500.00 per quarter for the first two consecutive quarters of the program. Awardee must maintain enrollment at 12 units (fulltime status) during the full length of award period. Failure to maintain enrollment and satisfactory academic progress in the Bass Program for the full duration of the scholarship may result in withdrawal of the award.

Application Deadline
For programs beginning: Spring 2013
Submit application by: March 1, 2013

Beasiswa Luar Negeri Terbaru, Student Training and Research in Tumor Immunology (STaRT) Grant, Cancer Research Institute, USA

Beasiswa Luar Negeri Terbaru, Student Training and Research in Tumor Immunology (STaRT) Grant, Cancer Research Institute, USA

Through its Student Training and Research in Tumor Immunology (STaRT) Program, the Cancer Research Institute seeks to attract bright young minds to rewarding careers as cancer immunologists. STaRT Grants provide up to two years of support for graduate students conducting thesis research in the area of tumor immunology. A panel of scientists drawn from the Institute’s Scientific Advisory Council rigorously evaluates each candidate, the thesis advisor and training environment, and the nature and feasibility of their research.

Eligibility Guidelines

1. Applicants for CRI’s STaRT Program must be pursuing doctorate research directly related to cancer immunology. Research must be focused on immunology with direct relevance to solving the cancer problem. Proposals outside of this area will not be considered.
2. Applicants must be full-time graduate students who will be engaged in thesis research as Ph.D. Candidates and who will have successfully completed all of their host institution’s requirements for advancement to candidacy by the time the award is activated.
3. At the time of application, students must have chosen their thesis project, lab, and advisor. Students who have not yet chosen their thesis project and advisor, as well as those students in the 5th year or later of their Ph.D. program, should not apply. As such, the award typically funds students in their 3rd and 4th years of graduate school.
4. Applicants must conduct their CRI-funded research under the direct supervision of their thesis advisor. The applicant’s thesis advisor must hold a formal appointment at the host institution.
5. The training may be carried out in the United States or abroad.
6. There are no citizenship restrictions.
7. The Institute will only fund one (1) CRI-supported STaRT fellow per thesis advisor at any given time.

Financial Information
The Cancer Research Institute will provide up to $30,000 of funding per year. The exact award amount is dictated by the host institution’s annual stipend amount, but not to exceed $30,000.

CRI does not permit deductions to cover administrative expenses from the stipend. Payments are made monthly in U.S. currency to the host institution.

Application Deadline
The deadline for the receipt of applications is March 1, 2013. If the deadline falls on a weekend, applications will be due on Monday. Applicants will be notified of the review committee’s decision by July 1 and awards will be activated September 1.

Beasiswa Luar Negeri Terbaru, Musicianship Scholarships, Musicians Institute, USA

Beasiswa Luar Negeri Terbaru, Musicianship Scholarships, Musicians Institute, USA 

Musicians Institute has created the Musicianship Scholarship to assist advanced singers and musicians with their educational development.

Musicianship Scholarships are available to new instrument and vocals students (both US and non-US citizens) enrolling in the Bachelor of Music, Associate of Arts, or Certificate in Performance Programs who demonstrate outstanding musicianship. A total of ten Musicianship Scholarships (two per instrument) are awarded for each new program start. The scholarship is applicable for students enrolled in performance (instrument and vocals) programs only, and may not be transferred to “non-performance program” emphases ( Audio Engineering, Music Business, Independent Artist, Guitar Craft, or Film) within an AA or Bachelor degree.

The scholarship details and criteria are as follows:

• Available to international students and US citizens.
• Scholarship applicants must have submitted a materially complete Application for Admissions by the scholarship application due date and must be entering for the program for the first time.
• May be applied to Performance Certificate or Degree programs for Vocal, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards and Drums. (Encore program is not eligible).
• The total scholarship amount will be divided by the total number of quarters in the particular program and credited toward each quarter’s tuition in equal amounts for as long as the student maintains a 3.5 GPA.
• Scholarships are non-transferable, and may not be applied to any person, program or start date other than the one for which it was awarded.
• Award recipients will be notified one to two weeks following the application due date.

Requirements & Checklist

• Scholarship Application.
• 1 page essay describing yourself and why you should be considered as a candidate for this Scholarship. You may include your musical back ground, aspirations or any other factors that you consider relevant.
• VHS or DVD video which must contain at a minimum: two (2) songs in two (2) different styles in an ensemble setting and one (1) solo piece (a cappella piece for vocalists).

Beasiswa Luar Negeri 2012, MI 35th Anniversary Guitar Scholarship, Musicians Institute, USA

Beasiswa Luar Negeri 2012, MI 35th Anniversary Guitar Scholarship, Musicians Institute, USA

The MI 35th Anniversary Guitar Scholarship will be awarded in Spring 2013 to students (US or non-US citizens) enrolling in the Associate of Arts in Performance (Guitar) Program who demonstrate overall outstanding musicianship and stylistic versatility.

The scholarship is applicable for students enrolled in the Guitar Performance Program only, and may not be transferred to “non-performance program” emphases (Audio Engineering, Music Business, Independent Artist, Guitar Craft, or Film) within an AA degree.

Eligibility
To be considered for an MI 35th Anniversary Guitar Scholarship, you must take the following steps:

• Complete an MI 35th Anniversary Guitar Scholarship application (see application download instructions below).
• Submit a video recording (DVD format only) of you performing three (3) diverse songs (in any style on your instrument). It is recommended that this include two (2) live ensemble (band or duo) performances, and one (1) solo piece. You may use electric and/or acoustic guitars.

Award
$3,000.00 tuition credit ($1,500.00 per quarter for the first two consecutive quarters of the program. Awardee must maintain enrollment at 12 units (fulltime status) during the full length of award period. Failure to maintain enrollment and satisfactory academic progress in the Guitar Program for the full duration of the scholarship may result in withdrawal of the award.

Beasiswa Luar Negeri 2012, Fulbright Master Grants, Freeport, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation, USA

Beasiswa Luar Negeri 2012, Fulbright Master Grants, Freeport, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation, USA

Fulbright grants for Master’s are available to Papuan residents in the following fields:Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Public Health, Business and related fields.

Applicants will possess:

• KTP from Papua
• a Bachelor (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (scale 4.00)
• leadership qualities
• a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
• a demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
• a demonstrated commitment to the development and service of Papua
• willingness to return to Papua upon completion of the Fulbright program
• A minimum institutional TOEFL score of 525 or IELTS 5.5 or IBT TOEFL score of 70/71. Please note that TOEFL prediction or TOEFL-like score is not accepted.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms which can be downloaded below. Shall you decide to send your application by mail, please send them to the following address:

AMINEF Office
CIMB NIAGA Plaza, 3rd Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 25
Jakarta 12920

Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

• Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise one page study objective.
• Copy of your most recent, less than two year old, ITP TOEFL or IBT TOEFL or IELTS score report.
• One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
• Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
• Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).