IT RESOURCES; SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, TRAINING, SEMINAR, COMFERENCES, NEWS

The Singapore Government awards the scholarship to Government-endorsed students from the other member countries of the ASEAN. Each Scholarship is for a full-time undergraduate degree course at the Nanyang Technological University, the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Management University. All disciplines except for Medicine and Dentistry are open to Scholars. The duration of each scholarships is for three or four years, depending on the discipline.

The award based on academic merit and places will allocated by open competition. If necessary, a one-year bridging or foundation programme, in addition to the undergraduate studies, will be provided.

To be eligible, a candidate must:

* Be a citizen in an ASEAN country (Except Singapore)
* Possess excellent academic records; and
* Have a good command of English

Candidates must meet the entry requirements for Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore, and Singapore Management University. A recipient of the Scholarship may not concurrently hold any other Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant or Award without prior approval of the Singapore Government. The Scholars are also expected to return to their countries upon graduation to contribute to the development of their countries.

The scholarship will cover tuition fees for the duration of the award, a living allowance of S$4,300 per annum, an accommodation allowance based on the different room rates at each university and one return economy class air ticket passage from his/her home country to Singapore for the duration of studies.

Applications must be endorsed and submitted by the Indonesian Department of National Education (Bureau of Planning and Foreign Cooperation) at Building C, 6th Floor, Jl. Jend.Sudirman, Senayan, Jakarta Pusat. Candidates are required to produce the following :

1. Certificate, endorsement by the former school, for graduated applicants;
2. Recommendation from the school principal, for applicants who are still in Grade 3 at SMU.

For more information on the Singapore Scholarships, Please contact Embassy in Jakarta:
Tel: 021-520 1489 / 5296 1433
Website: www.mfa.gov.sg/scp or write to:
The Singapore Scholarship
Technical Cooperation Directorate
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tanglin, Singapore 248163
Tel: (65) 6379 8000
Fax: (65) 6479 3357
E-Mail: mfa_scp@mfa.gov.sg
Deadline: 22nd December 2008

UQ Business School is delighted to announce four full fee-waiver scholarships for international students entering the full-time MBA in 2010.

Three of these scholarships are open to people applying from Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Great Britain (including British Nationals Overseas). One full fee-waiver scholarship is available to students applying from India to study in 2010.

To win a scholarship you must meet all the standard entry criteria for acceptance into the program (GMAT, English language proficiency, and work experience) as well as:

* provide a personal statement in support of your application
* supply a written professional reference and character reference
* attend an interview in your country of residence or participate in a phone interview.

How to apply:

To apply for this scholarship you must have already submitted an application for entry into the MBA program in 2010 and received a UQ Student Number.

To apply for a scholarship, please forward a covering letter that clearly indicates your UQ Student Number as well as:

* a personal statement in support of your application
* a written professional reference and character reference

To: MBA Director
University of Queensland Business School
University of Queensland
St Lucia Queensland 4072 Australia

Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a face-to-face or phone interview.

Applications for the scholarships close on November 30, 2009.

Applications for admission to the MBA program should be submitted separately to your scholarship application either online or to the International Education Directorate.

Personal statement:
Write no more than 1000 words (use 1.5 spacing and 12 point font).
You must supply a personal statement in support of the application. Your statement should:

* explain why you want to undertake the MBA at UQ Business School
* describe what value you think you will bring to your fellow MBA students
* outline your long-term career goals
* provide evidence of your leadership skills and community involvement.

References:
To be considered, you must supply two references as follows:

1. professional reference from a current or former supervisor or manager
2. character reference.

Interview:
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview (in your country of residence) or to participate in a phone interview.
Phone interview

If you are shortlisted and UQ Business School is unable arrange an in-country interview for you, we will ask you to participate in a phone interview.

The Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. The objective of the program is to provide an opportunity for well qualified citizens of the Bank’s Developing Member Countries (DMCs) to undertake postgraduate studies which will assist the economic and social development of their countries.

Who is eligible?

Citizens of developing member countries of the Bank (see list and selection criteria below) who have a minimum of two years’ working experience and who are eligible for admission to the following degree programs at the University of Sydney:

• Master of Economics
• Master of Commerce
• Master of International Business
• Master of Transport Management
• Master of International Public Health
• Master of Engineering

Please note, applicants living or working outside their home country are not eligible for this scholarship. Also, no applicant will be allowed to apply for the ADB-JSP scholarship more than two times.

Conditions

To be considered for an ADB-JSP scholarship you must:

• Lodge a separate application for admission to one of the above degrees using a University of Sydney application form, as well as completing the ADB-JSP application form.
• Have an undergraduate degree from a recognized university with above average grades (eg GPA of 3 out of 4 or First Class Pass or First Class Honours.
• Have a four year Engineering degree with above average grades from a recognized university, if applying for the Master of Engineering.
• Provide evidence of two years work experience and the latest income tax return (an official letter from an employer may be accepted in cases where an income tax return is not available).

The University of Sydney Application Processing Fee (APF) will be waived if you lodge your ADB-JSP application form together with your admission to the University application form.

Your ADB-JSP application will only be considered, if you receive an official offer of admission to one of the above degree programs prior to the ADB-JSP application deadline. If your entry is subject to English language proficiency or academic documention, you must provide all required documents before the ADB-JSP scholarship deadline.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

ADB-JSP Application deadlines

Application closing date for courses starting in March 2010 is 31 May 2009.

Application closing date for courses starting in July 2010 is 30 November 2009.

Benefits

Each scholarship covers full tuition fees, an allowance for books and instructional materials, a monthly living allowance, medical insurance and travel expenses. For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be applied to assist in field work and thesis preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

ADB Developing Member Countries

The following countries are ADB Developing Member Countries:

• Afghanistan
• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Bangladesh
• Bhutan
• Cambodia
• People’s Republic of China
• Cook Islands
• Fiji Islands
• Georgia
• Hong Kong China
• India
• Indonesia
• Kazakhstan
• Kiribati
• Republic of Korea
• Kyrgyz Republic
• Lao People’s Democratic Republic
• Malaysia
• Maldives
• The Republic of the Marshall Islands
• Federated States of Micronesia
• Mongolia
• Myanmar
• Nauru
• Nepal
• Pakistan
• Republic of Palau
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• Samoa
• Singapore
• Solomon Islands
• Sri Lanka
• Chinese Taipei
• Tajikistan
• Thailand
• Timor-Leste
• Tonga
• Turkmenistan
• Tuvalu
• Uzbekistan
• Vanuatu
• Vietnam

Selection criteria

• Qualifications of the candidate.
• Applicants with less than two years of work experience will not be selected.
• Preference to women candidates.
• Preference to applicants with lesser financial capacity.
• The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who have previously studied abroad.
• The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who are pursuing a second master’s degree or a second doctorate degree.
• Candidates who are applying in a participating academic institution in their own country may not be selected.
• Diversification of nationality in the overall Program as well as at each participating academic institution will be considered.

Duration of scholarship

The scholarship period is one year. An appropriate extension for the second or third year of study is conditional on the scholar’s maintaining a satisfactory level of performance determined by the University of Sydney and following approval by the ADB.

Total number of scholarships

Scholarships are awarded, each year, as vacancies arise following completion of studies or withdrawal of scholars. Less than three ADB-JSP scholarships may be awarded in each round of application.

Competition for an ADB-JSP scholarship is extremely strong. Only candidates who receive an unconditional offer of admission will be considered for the ADB-JSP scholarship.

Application form

You can complete the Application Form by following the instructions on the form.

Please download the ADB-JSP application form (191kb PDF).

For further information please contact:

International Office
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 AUSTRALIA
Phone - +61 2 8627 8302
Fax - +61 2 8627 8387
Email - document.write(’‘ + ‘adbscholarships’ + ‘@’ + ‘io.usyd.edu.au’ + ‘‘);adbscholarships@io.usyd.edu.au

 

Work with Tech Writers, Programmers and End-Users to Develop Applications

The job of a Software Engineer involves developing and designing software with the end-user in mind. Software engineers must also work closely with computer programmers and technical writers, both of whom translate software first into a logical computer language and lastly the English language that the consumer-layperson can understand.

Curriculum may include programming language, software design, logic principles and data structures, and software testing.

Scholarships

The College of Engineering at San Jose State University has a comprehensive computer and engineering program. There are many scholarships offered by the institution as well as those funded by corporate and private sponsors:

• HP Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman in the software engineering program. Fund awards vary.
• Intel Scholarship is available to computer and software engineering students.
• Alumni Association Dean’s Scholarship is awarded to the most academically outstanding students in their class.

One of the most coveted programs for software engineering students is the Apple Internship in software engineering, sponsored by University of California-Irvine. Students receive a salary and stipend for the duration.

The University of Montana Scholarship in Computer Software Engineering is awarded to an incoming freshman based on academic merit. Recipient may be awarded $500 per academic year, renewable contingent with academic performance.

Software Engineering Education and Training Conference Scholarships are awarded by the NSF to student-members who are interested in attending the annual conference. Applicants must submit a written letter articulating their career goals related to software engineering and attach a letter of recommendation from faculty.

The Multicultural Engineering Program Scholarships through UCSC, are designed to encourage women and minority students to pursue engineering degrees including software engineering:

• MEP Scholarship is a merit-based award for minorities or women in an engineering discipline. Awards are up to $2500.
• Amy Beth Snader Memorial Scholarship is designed to honor the memory of an engineering student and is awarded to women in engineering, including those enrolled in software engineering. Faculty present nominations for the award and criteria are based on merit and financial need. Up to $1,000 available.
• Silicon Valley Engineering Council Award goes to outstanding students in the engineering department. Academics and extracurricular activities both count toward the scholarship.

Virgil and Georgan Ellerbruch Scholarship is open to students enrolled in the software-engineering program at South Dakota State University. Up to $800 possible.

The Library and Information Technology Association offers many scholarships for IT, but the most applicable for software engineering students is the Endeavor Student Writing Award. Student essayists go head to head in writing the best essay on their major. Up to $1,000 awarded to the winner. Competition is open to graduate students only

Install, Configure, Debug Small to Large Network Systems

Network Managers and technicians are responsible for the overall function of a computer network. Types of networks may include LAN, WAN, MAN, even wireless. Network managers may also be responsible for all the components of a network: routers, switches, cabling and conduit. Network specialists may be trained to configure switches and routers, install cabling and configure new networks. They also possess training in network design, network resources and basic security practices.

In the work place a network manager may work alone and "wear many hats" or be part of a network team and specialize in one aspect of a very large network.

Scholarships

Federal Cyber Service Scholarship sponsored by Syracuse University includes those graduate students studying Telecommunications and Network Management. The total award may be $18,000+ for graduate students. The hitch is you owe the federal government a year of your services for each year of scholarship you accept. You do, however, get to work within your field.

Kirkwood Community College Foundation awards students the following scholarships:

• Bradley and Riley PC Information Technology Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a LAN Management program. Applicant must be interested in remaining in the region.
• NSF Technology Scholars Program offers over $3,000 to qualified IT students. Applicants must be pursuing network management or a related degree program. This is a merit and need-based award.
• Rockwell Collins Career Edge Academy Scholarships are awarded to 20 students with an emphasis on underrepresented populations. Awards are $1,000.

Cisco Network Academy Scholarship is offered through DeVry University and gives qualified students $1200 a semester. A prerequisite is the basic Cisco Certified Network Associate certification, which offers basic skills in network management.

ASM Educational Center sponsors the very popular Microsoft certification courses, including the MCSE course that covers the basics of network management and systems management. The scholarship offers up to $2,000 to offset the cost of the course.

Students enrolled in Northwest College Business Network Technician program may qualify for one of the following scholarships:

• Montana-Dakota Utilities Company Scholarship is awarded to a student who lives within the service area and is enrolled in a computer science program, including coursework in network and systems management.
• Dozens of private scholarships are available to Northwest College Students. Smallest awards start with $100 and go up.