Singapore : Temasek Polytechnic Scholarship for Diploma Courses

Each year Temasek Polytechnic (TP), Singapore offers scholarship for newly enrolled full time students. The scholarship is awarded to all diploma courses with the exclusion of the diploma in consumer science & technology course. The scholarship worth of S$7,500 is offered for up to three years of study. Applications for this scholarship are submitted online by 29 April 2013.

Study Subject(s): This scholarship is open to all diploma courses, with the exclusion of the Diploma in Consumer Science & Technology course.
Course Level:  The scholarship is available for pursuing diploma course.
Scholarship Provider:  Temasek Polytechnic (TP)
Scholarship can be taken at : Singapore

Eligibility: -Excellent GCE ‘O’ Level results or its equivalent (preferably GCE ‘O’ levels with a net aggregate score of 10 and below)
-Excellent CCA records (preferably at least a grade A2)
-Good character and conduct
-Strong leadership qualities with potential
-Not in receipt of any other scholarship or bursary
-Not in receipt of Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) from Yayasan Mendaki
-Not financially sponsored by employers.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The Singaporeans students can apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The prestigious bond-free Temasek Polytechnic (TP) Scholarship is awarded annually to newly enrolled Year 1 full-time students. This scholarship is open to all diploma courses, with the exclusion of the Diploma in Consumer Science & Technology course. The scholars will undergo a structured Student Leadership Programme (SLP) with opportunities to participate in overseas projects as well as leadership and talent development programmes.

Duration of award(s): The scholarship is awarded up to 3 years of study.

What does it cover? Monetary value of S$7,500 for the recipient’s 3 years of study or S$2,500 per academic year.

Selection Criteria: The Polytechnic takes into consideration several factors when determining the suitability of an applicant. Excellent academic results, co-curricular achievements, leadership qualities/potential and other capabilities will be assessed.

Notification: Applicants can generally expect notification of their application outcome by end of May of the year of admission.

How to Apply: Applications are to be submitted online by clicking on the ’New Application‘ link , providing the particulars and then submitting it during the application period.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline for applicants is 29th April 2013.

Singapore : TEF Sunburst Scholarships for Singaporean and Asian Students

Temasek Education Foundation  is offering bond free scholarships to Singaporeans and youth from Asia  for academic year 2013. The scholarships are for full time study at the Diploma or Basic Degree level. Scholarships are provided in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Social Sciences. Applications are invited from entry level and first year students of selected Polytechnic and universities.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of Science,Technology,Engineering and Social Sciences.
Course Level:  The scholarships are for full time study at the Diploma or Basic Degree level.
Scholarship Provider:  Temasek Education Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at:  Singapore

Eligibility: Applications are invited from entry level and first year students from the following-
-National University of Singapore
-Nanyang Technological University
-Singapore Management University
-Singapore University of Technology and Design
-Singapore Institute of Technology
-SIM University
The scholarships are for full time study at the Diploma or Basic Degree level in the following areas:
-Science
-Technology
-Engineering
-Social Sciences

Scholarship Open for International Students: Singaporeans and youth from Asia can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Temasek Education Foundation is offering bond free scholarships for Academic Year 2013 to Singaporeans and youth from Asia.The scholarships are for full time study at the Diploma or Basic Degree level. Selection criteria will base on academic excellence, participation in extra-curricular activities,  leadership skills and participation in social/ community work.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Scholarship is offered for up to 3 or 4 years.

What does it cover? The scholarships will be for up to 3 or 4 years and will cover:
-Tuition fees (based on MOE tuition grants rates)
- A living allowance of S$500 per month
-A housing allowance of up to S$350 per month (where applicable)
-One way economy air fare to Singapore of up to S$1800 (where applicable)

Other Benefits: Not Known

Selection criteria:Applications must satisfy the following criteria:
-Academic excellence
-Participation in extra-curricular activities
-Leadership skills
-Participation in social/ community work

Notification:  Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online and post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline for  University Applications is 14th March 2013 and polytechnic applications’ deadline has passed.

Singapore : Nanyang-DSO Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Researchers

Nanyang Technological University offers postdoctoral fellowships awards for outstanding researchers with a PhD degree in science and technology. The research areas for NDPD are Advanced Materials for Aerospace Applications, Bio-mimetic Aerodynamics, Cognitive Science and Neuro engineering, Cyber Security, High Power Laser Diode and High Speed High Voltage Switching Devices. Fellowship is to pursue a research career in Singapore. The application deadline is 15th March 2013.

Study Subject(s): Fellowship award is provided for research in the areas of Advanced Materials for Aerospace Applications, Bio-mimetic Aerodynamics, Cognitive Science and Neuro engineering,Cyber Security,High Power Laser Diode and High Speed High Voltage Switching Devices.
Course Level:  This scholarship is available for pursuing post-doctoral fellowship.
Scholarship Provider:  Nanyang Technological University
Scholarship can be taken at:  Singapore

Eligibility:-Outstanding scientists and researchers in the relevant discipline of science or technology from a reputable university are eligible to apply for the NDPD. Candidate must possess a PhD degree AND postdoctoral working experience. PhD degree must have been conferred at the point of the submission of application.
-Research project proposals which are already funded by other agencies or being considered for funding by other agencies are not eligible for funding under the NDPD Scheme. The NDPD fellow shall not apply for other funding support, unless approval has been given by the NDPD funding agency.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for this fellowship.

Scholarship Description: Nanyang Technological University (NTU) invites outstanding researchers with a PhD degree in science and technology to apply for the prestigious Nanyang-DSO Post-Doctoral Fellowship (NDPD) awards. The NDPD scheme provides selected young and promising scientists to conduct and lead research that is relevant to defence in Singapore/NTU. Outstanding scientists and researchers in the relevant discipline of science or technology from a reputable university are eligible to apply for the NDPD. Candidate must possess a PhD degree and postdoctoral working experience. PhD degree must have been conferred at the point of the submission of application.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): It is a 2-year flexible research grant of up to S$1 million that commensurate with the scope of work.

What does it cover? The NDPD scheme provides selected young and promising scientists to conduct and lead research that is relevant to defence in Singapore/NTU. It offers:
-Independence to pursue a research career in Singapore
-A 2-year flexible research grant of up to S$1 million that commensurate with the scope of work
-Possible conversion to tenure-track appointment at the end of the NDPD.
-Tenure-track position will be offered with the NDPD award if the candidate meets the
-required criteria for tenure track appointment by the university. Please check the relevant
-box in the research application form for the type of position you’re applying for.
-Attractive and competitive remuneration

Other Benefits: Not Known

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification:  Shortlisted candidates will be invited to Singapore in July 2013 to present their research plans, meet local researchers and identify potential collaborators.

How to Apply: Applications should be sent via E-mail. Please complete the forms included in the application package and provide the required documents in the relevant order.All documents must be provided in English and submitted in the Word format unless stated otherwise. All translated documents will need to be duly certified.Required documents:

• NDPD personal particulars form
• Detailed curriculum vitae containing the following information: H-index, number of citations, all publications (indicate impact factor where possible), number of Masters/ PhD students supervised.
• Certificates – Basic and post graduate qualifications including detailed transcripts of grades/ scores (PDF format)
• At least 3 recent international referee reports (Word or PDF format). Referee reports can also be emailed directly to rso-trf@ntu.edu.sg with the candidate name noted in the subject field
• NDPD research application form

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15th March 2013.

Singapore : Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship/School of Public Policy Graduate Fellowship for International Students

The Government of Punjab and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore jointly offers fellowship for international students to pursue master’s course in public management. The fellowship will provide a monthly stipend throughout the period of the award; one-time book and settling-in allowance or will cover tuition fees and travel cost. The application can be submitted online and by post till 15th February 2013.

Study Subject(s): The fellowship is available for pursuing course in public management.
Course Level:  The fellowship is available for pursuing master’s degree.
Scholarship Provider:  The Government of Punjab and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Scholarship can be taken at : Singapore

Eligibility: Applicants seeking admission to the course for the degree of Master in Public Management MUST have:
-A good NUS Honors’ degree (second class and above) or equivalent (eg a four-year Bachelors degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent), and at least eight years of relevant work experience;
-A good Bachelors degree and successful completion of a placement test, and at least eight years of relevant work experience;  exceptionally;
-A typical LKY Fellow usually has over 14 years of work experience;
-Other qualifications and experience may be accepted subject to approval by the NUS Board of Graduate Studies.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The fellowship is available to all nationals (except Singaporeans).

Scholarship Description: The Scholarships/Fellowships below are offered on a competitive basis to recognize outstanding MPM candidates who have clearly demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and are committed to public service. A Scholarship/Fellowship fully finances the candidate’s education in the Master in Public Management programme. Due to the prestige of the Scholarship/Fellowship, not all awards will be made unless there are candidates of sufficient merit. In addition to meeting the stringent criteria for entry into the MPM programme, all Fellows/Scholars should also demonstrate exceptional academic ability and professional distinction.

What does it cover? Each fellowship provides for the following expenses:
-A monthly stipend throughout the period of the award
-A one-time book allowance
-A one-time settling-in allowance
-Shared housing
-Tuition, examination, health insurance and other approved fees
-Tuition fees and accommodation at partner university
-Cost of travel from home country to Singapore on award of the Fellowship
-Cost of travel from Singapore to partner university
-Cost of travel from partner university to Singapore
-Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on graduation.

Notification: The outcome of the applications for the MPM 2013 programme will be announced around May 2013.

How to Apply: There are 2 ways by which you can submit your MPM application:
Online: Click here for the Online Application System. Please click here for the Online Application System instruction guide. To start the application, you will be asked to enter a 6-character password. Your password is important and can be used with your application number (generated by the online application system) to access the following online facilities related to your application: Online Application Status Enquiry, Online Update of Contact Details or Online Reply to Offer of Admission.
Paper: To apply, download the: 2013 Application Booklet and send it by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline for applicants applying for financial aid is 15th February 2013.

Singapore : PhD. Scholarships for Research in Information

At the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information in Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, we are committed to nurture candidates who wish to pursue a Ph.D. in information- related areas.

Areas of interest fall within the following broad disciplines:
* Library and Information Science
* Information Systems
* Knowledge Management


Scholarship highlights for Ph.D. students:
* An attractive monthly stipend provided and tuition fee waiver for a
period of four years
* Monthly stipends range from S$2,000 to S$3,000
* Funding support to attend overseas conferences that covers travel
expenses and registration fees
* Start-up grants for your research project
* Overall award is valued between S$31,000 & S$43,000 per year


The Ph.D. programme has two intakes each academic in August and
January. The closing date for the August 2013 intake is 31 December
2012, while the closing date for the January 2014 is 31 July 2013.
More information about our admission procedures can be found at
http://admissions. ntu.edu.sg/ graduate/ R-Programs/ Pages/default. aspx.

For further enquiries about the programme, please contact our graduate
programmes office at ac-sci-gs@ntu. edu.sg.

Application Deadline : 31 July 2013

Singapore : PhD Scholarship on Pentecostal Christianity

The Cluster of Excellence Asia and Europe in a Global Context at Heidelberg University is offering 1 PhD Scholarship (3 years) within the Junior Research Group Transcultural Dynamics of Pentecostalism: Pentecostal Christianity between Globalisation and State Control in Singapore.

The Research Group focuses on the transformation of late-modern Pentecostal moral codes and modes of subjectivation, questions of identity, and the negotiation of boundaries (e.g. global/local, national/transnational, public/private, secular/religious) in the nexus of globalising processes and localised public spheres in contemporary Singapore. Local processes of negotiation, adaptation, and transformations of religious discourses and practices in a global context are at the centre of the analysis. Here, the focus lies on the production of new forms of localisation of Pentecostal Christianity, which at the same time produce new forms of global identification with Pentecostal Christianity in contemporary Singapore.

The PhD student is encouraged and expected to pursue independent research and participate in the meetings of our research group within which we are going to develop a comparative theoretical and conceptual base for the project.

Applicants are required to hold an M.A. degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline of the humanities or social sciences such as Sociology, Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Political Science, South or East Asian Studies, with an above-average grade (at least 1.7, B+, 2+, "magna cum laude", or equivalent). Proficiency in English is essential and in one Asian language desirable.

The successful applicant's primary task will be to complete a PhD degree, but active participation in relevant graduate courses offered at the Cluster of Excellence or other institutes at Heidelberg University is recommended. Some light administrative duties may occur. The stipends are rated at EUR 1200/month (except for a small enrolment fee, no tuition fees apply) and limited to a duration of three years. Some travel and publication funds are available. Applications for further subsidies will be encouraged.

Applicants are asked to submit a PDF file including the following items:
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) letter of intent
3) copies of university degrees
4) short dissertation project outline related to the research group of no more than 1,000 words in English.

In addition, two letters of reference (one of them from the Masters supervisor) should be sent directly by the recommenders. Applications and letters of recommendation should be submitted to Dr. Katja Rakow (katja.rakow@zegk.uni-heidelberg.de) by 15th March 2013. Interviews will begin soon afterwards and continue until the position is filled.

The job announcement is available online at: http://www.asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de/en/about-us/jobs/detail/m/1-phd-scholarship-3-years.html

Please feel free to distribute this information among any of your colleagues and acquaintances who might be interested

Application Deadline : 15 March 2013