SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, GRADUATE PROGRAMS
*Many of the web links to the various offerings are in the UP Office of International Linkages web page (http://oil.up.edu.ph/). Please read the requirements and coverage very carefully, especially about age limits (if any).
**Offerings arranged by deadline date
*** PDF download of the list is available
I. TUFS Short Stay Winter Program 2016 (JPN)
Application period: From September 1 to September 30, 2015 (by 24:00 Japanese time)
About: Eligible applicants are students (both undergraduate and graduate) who are currently enrolled in the university and have learned basic Japanese language. Applicants without knowledge of Japanese language cannot participate in this program.
The Program is NOT FREE. Program fee is JPY 260,000 including the costs of application, tuition, accommodation (check-in: January 6, 2016, check-out: February 6, 2016), textbooks, and a two day excursion. NOT COVERED: Transportation, flight, overseas insurance, meals, other miscellaneous expenses.
Scholarship: Available from the Independent Administrative Institution, Japan Student
Services Organization (JASSO) for Short Stay participants
TUFS site: http://www.tufs.ac.jp/english/intlaffairs/exchange_in/sswp.html
Link: http://oil.up.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/TUFS-Short-Stay-Winter-P…
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II. Session 2: UNSW PhD Scholarship (AUS)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2015* (to UP-OIL, for pre-selection)
*Note that the closing of submission of Expression of Interest to KoSASA is 15 October 2015.
About: Engineering and Science are two priority areas for 2015 (for 2016) admission. However, this doesn’t mean that students in Social Science, Humanities, Business and Economics will not be considered.
OIL link: http://oil.up.edu.ph/ (must-read)
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III. Second Call: 2015 MOVE UP Scholarship Grant
Application deadline: 23 October 2015 (Extended)
About: For junior or senior undergrad students. “The University of the Philippines Mobility for Vigor and Excellence (MOVE UP) Scholarship Grant aims to provide financial support to enable selected undergraduate students to take courses or do sandwich thesis research work in international Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) specially those where UP has exchange student agreements.”
For more information as well as to get the guidelines: http://oil.up.edu.ph/?p=1025
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IV. Semester Student Exchange Program at Maranatha Christian University (IDN)
Application Deadline: 30 October 2015 (at Office of International Linkages)
About: A one–semester exchange (February to June 2016) at the Maranatha Christian University in Indonesia. The University’s focal points are English Literacy, Interior Design, Visual Communication Design, and Fine Arts. ONLY the tuition is free at the host university.
OIL link: http://oil.up.edu.ph/ (must-read)
MCU Courses: http://oil.up.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/List-of-Subjects-AY-2015…
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V. The Sumitomo Foundation Fiscal 2015 Grant for Japan-Related Research Projects
Application Deadline: 31 October 2015 (by snail mail to the Sumitomo Foundation)
About: “Eligible projects can either be individual or collaborative research in the field of social sciences or humanities that is related to Japan…. The grant period is one year (April 2016 through March 2017), but can be extended by another one year maximum if required with specific reason.”
**Please pay careful attention to the requirements, esp. the ones on research topics accepted and what expenses are not covered by the grant.
Link: http://oil.up.edu.ph/?p=1141
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VI. 2016-2017 Chevening Scholarships (UK)
Application Deadline: 3 November 2015 (must be submitted online to Chevening)
About: The program offers a one-year Master’s degree at any of the UK’s leading universities including University of Cambridge and University of Oxford in the areas of public policy and international relations, peace and conflict studies, law and human rights, health and sciences, and media among others.
Link: http://www.chevening.org/
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VII. Capacity Building Programme on Learning South-South Cooperation (LSSC) in India
Application Deadline: 7 November 2015 (online)
About: A 2-week course set for 16-27 November 2015 at the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi.
Link: http://www.ris.org.in/images/RIS_images/pdf/SSC%20Capacity%20Building%20…
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VIII. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship AY 2016-2017
Application deadline: 11 November 2015 (per CHED memo 15-8-0825)
About: Scholarships available only for Research Scholarship, Post-Doctoral Scholarship, and
Ph.D. Scholarship. There are age limits in one or two of the scholarships. Please read the coverage carefully.
Kindly copy furnish oil@up.edu.ph with your applications.
Link: http://www.sbfi.admin.ch/themen/01366/01380/02593/02736/index.html?lang=en
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IX. Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Deadline: 01 December 2015 (Initial application)
About: The Research Grants Council of Hong Kong is now calling for application to the Seventh Round of the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme. Areas: Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Technology, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business Studies
The fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK $20,000 (approx. US $2,600) and a conference and research related travel allowance of HK $10,000 (approx. US $1,300) per year for a period of three years.
Link: http://oil.up.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Leaflet2016-17HKPFS.pdf
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X. Doctor Program at Kochi University, Japan
Application Deadline: 11 December 2015 (for April 2016 Admission)
About: The Call comes from the Graduate School of Kuroshio Science, Kochi University for their Doctor Program. The program consists of thesis research and course work. All instruction is either in English or in Japanese. It is a three-year doctoral course and students will be awarded the degree Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Kochi University after completion of the course.
Interested applicants must submit the accomplished Application Forms by registered mail to the Dean’s Office, The Graduate School of Kuroshio Science, Kochi University, 200 Monobe-Otsu, Nankoku-shi Kochi 783-8502 Japan
For more information, please visit http://oil.up.edu.ph/?p=1138 to download attachments. OR, contact the Dean’s Office atkm03@kochi-u.ac.jp.
Note: For fee-paying international students. However, please look at No. 7 (“Benefits”) of the “Application for Admission to the Doctoral Program”
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XI. STUST English-Taught International Programs
Application deadline: 15 December 2015 (for Spring Semester)
About: Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (STUST) is accepting applications for the following English-Taught International Programs: International Business (Undergraduate level); International Finance (Undergraduate level); Global MBA (Master Level); Ph.D. in Business and Management (Ph.D. level); Mechanical Engineering (Master level); Mechatronics (Ph.D. level); Electrical Engineering (Master/Ph.D. level)
STUST Scholarships: Available for outstanding applicants. Please apply online, then copy furnish the UP-OIL with your application.
STUST link: http://oil.up.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/STUST.pdf
Online application: http://portal.stust.edu.tw/intstudweb/
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XII. Korean Studies Summer Program (KSSP)
Application Deadline: No later than January 10 of each year (for both the KSSP and the Hannam-UN Scholarship)
About: KSSP allows participants to experience the rich and dynamic Korean culture in historical and contemporary social contexts including lectures, study tours, and field trips. The KSSP is NOT FREE, so it is important for you to apply for the Hannam UN Scholarship.
OIL link: http://oil.up.edu.ph/ (must-read)
KSSP link: http://hannam.ac.kr/eng/html/international/inter_04000000.html
Hannam UN Scholarship link: http://hannam.ac.kr/eng/html/hnulife/life_04000000.html
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XIII. Fellowship Programme on Nano-Satellite Technologies
Application deadline: 26 January 2016
Sponsored by: United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Government of Japan
About: “…The programme will provide extensive research opportunities for the development of nano-satellite systems through the use of nano-satellite development and testing facilities available at Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), Japan.
From among the qualified applicants, two will be chosen for the Master’s degree programme, and four for the Doctoral degree programme. The selected candidates will receive a grant to cover the programme tuition and living costs…
Nominations should be submitted to the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), copy furnished this Mission (email: office@philippine-embassy.at).”
–from the letter sent to UP System by the Permanent Mission of the Philippines to the United Nations and Other International Offices in Vienna, Austria (LTR. 327-2015, dated 2 September 2015)
Website link: http://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/informationfor/articles/august-2015-fellow…
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XIV. Sophia Lecturing—Research Grant for Faculty (JPN)
Application Deadline: 31 May 2016 for Academic Year 2017 (01 April 2017 – 31 March 2018)
Notification of Results: September 2016
About: Sophia University has established the Science and Technology Exchange Committee (STEC) to promote science and technology interchange with academic institutions in Asia. The applicant must specialize in one of the following fields: engineering, mathematics, or natural sciences.
Please copy furnish oil@up.edu.ph for your applications.
OIL link: http://oil.up.edu.ph/ (must-read)
Sophia University link: http://www.st.sophia.ac.jp/english/
UPDATED Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships, Grad Programs (as of 29 Sept. 2015).pdf
