ASEAN Foundation Research Scholarship
The ASEAN Foundation (AF) and National University of Singapore (NUS) have entered into a new agreement to develop high quality human resources within ASEAN member countries through the ASEAN Foundation Research Scholarship.
The ASEAN Foundation, an initiative of the Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), was established on 15 December 1997 to help bring about shared prosperity and a sustainable future for the peoples of all ASEAN countries. It has been mandated to promote greater awareness of ASEAN and greater interaction among its peoples and their increased participation in ASEAN activities as well as to undertake development cooperation activities that enhance mutual assistance, address equitable economic development and reduce poverty. This scholarship programme is part of the ASEAN Foundation Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies and funded through the Japan-ASEAN Solidarity Fund.
These scholarships are available for ASEAN nationals (except Singapore citizens and permanent residents) who wish to pursue a Masters Degree by research in NUS. Selection of successful applicants will be based on merit.
a) Eligibility
These scholarships are open to bonafide nationals of an ASEAN country (except Singapore citizens and permanent residents) and tenable in the following faculties:
* Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
* School of Business
* School of Design and Environment (Real Estate & Building courses)
* Faculty of Law
* Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
To qualify, applicants must:
* Hold a good bachelors degree or its equivalent and possess a strong academic record;
* Satisfy other admission requirements as specified by the faculty/school they apply to;
* Submit a valid Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) result as evidence of their proficiency in the English language (for applicants whose native tongue or medium of university instruction is not English).
* Agree to return and/or serve for at least 2 years in any ASEAN country after completion of their studies.
b) Field of Studies
* Developmental Studies
* Environment
* Information and Communication Technology
c) Award Amount
* A monthly stipend of S$2,000;
* Tuition, examination fees and other approved fees at NUS;
* A one-off air travel allowance of one single trip ticket from home country to Singapore upon award of the scholarship;
* A one-off book allowance of up to S$200;
* Accommodation subsidy of Singapore Dollars (S$3,000) per year;
* Graduation gown rental fees;
* A one-off air travel allowance of one single trip ticket from Singapore to home country upon successful completion of the course leading to the award of the degree.
d) Award Period
The award is tenable for a maximum of 2 years, subject to an annual review of the scholar’s satisfactory progress.
e) Application Procedure
For August 2008 intake:
For applicants who have not applied admission, please complete the Form for Application for Admission to Graduate Studies by Research
Submission Deadlines:
All documents must be submitted by 21 January 2008 to the following address:
Registrar’s Office (Attn: Ms Ang Hui Mieng)
National University of Singapore
University Hall
Lee Kong Chian Wing #04-01
21 Lower Kent Ridge Road
Singapore 119077
On the bottom left hand corner of the envelope, please write “ASEAN Foundation Research Scholarship”.
f) Notification of Award
Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome some time in May 2008 by NUS.
For more information, please contact Registrar’s Office at gdhelp@nus.edu.sg
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