International Graduate Program for Advanced Science (IGPAS) is an interdisciplinary graduate program in the Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University.

It was established in October 2004 as the first international graduate program founded in Japanese national universities. IGPAS offers courses in English for international students who are eager to obtain master’s and doctoral degrees from the Graduate School of Science. It is also aims to educate Japanese students to exert their abilities as internationally-active, professional scientists.

IGPAS has proudly reserved positions of Japanese government scholarship for its master’s students since its foundation, and in 2008, IGPAS-Super Doctoral Course (SDC) has been started for doctoral students jointly with the Institute for the International Advanced Research and Education (IIARE) of Tohoku University. Students of IGPAS-SDC benefit from fellowship by IIARE to promote world top-level, interdisciplinary research at the Graduate School of Science.

Prospective students will have excellent opportunities to study modern science and conduct cutting-edge research with top-level scientists currently working at Tohoku University.

IGPAS is a 5-year graduate program as the combination of a 2-year master’s program and a 3-year doctoral program. In the interdisciplinary program, students are affiliated to one of six departments in three groups based on the GCOE programs: (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, Astronomy, and Physics, and (iii) Earth Science and Geophysics.

The academic year of IGPAS starts in October. The Graduate School of Science will admit at most 20 students each for the master’s and doctoral programs for IGPAS 2009.

As of December, 2008, availability of financial supports for IGPAS 2009 students is as shown below. See 7. FINANCIAL SUPPORT of the appplication booklet for the eligibility requirements.
For a possibility of financial support other than the below, contact your prospective supervisor.

Master’s Program
Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship for 8 students
by The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT; Monbukagakusho)

? Monthly stipend of 170,000 yen/month for the first year and 160,000 yen for the following years
? Flight tickets between the country of the student’s nationality and Japan
?Exemption from application, admission and tuition fees.

Doctoral Program
IGPAS-SDC fellowship for 2 students
by the Institute of International Advanced Research and Education (IIARE), Tohoku University

* Monthly stipend of 200,000 yen/month
* 300,000 yen to compensate for admission fee
* 250,000 yen/semester to compensate for tuition
* Research grants of up to 500,000 yen/semester (up to 1,000,000 yen/year)

Please check 9. HOW TO APPLY and 10. APPLICATIN DOCUMENTS of the application booklet first, and then download required forms from the chart below. Additional documents are also required for application.

All Applicants
Form#1: Application for Admission

4p, WORD, PDF
Form#2: Statement of Reason for Applying for the Program

1p,WORD, PDF
Form#3: Research Proposal

1p, WORD, PDF
Form#4: Summary of Past Research

1p, WORD, PDF
Form#5: Recommendation Letter

1p, WORD, PDF
Form#6: Official Recommendation Letter

1p, WORD, PDF

Applicants for MEXT Scholarship

Available around the end of December, 2008.

Applicants for SDC Fellowship
Form#A: Essay on Interdisciplinary Study

Available soon.
Form#B: Application form Prospective Supervisor

Available soon.

[Note]

—Please do not alter the prescribed format.??ttach an additional sheet if necessary.

—Form#5: Print 2 copies and provide 1 copy to each of your references.
—Form#6: It should be signed by the dean or higher official of your institution.
—Form#B: It should be submitted directly by the prospective supervisor.
Contact Information

Academic Affairs Section for IGPAS

Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University
6-3 Aramaki-Aza-Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8578 JAPAN
Email: direct@mail.sci.tohoku.ac.jp

Download Application Form and Further Information about Scholarships

Application deadline is January 31, 2009.

Hone your leadership vision with this specialized program, delivered by JAIMS, in the wonderful setting of Honolulu, Hawaii. The diverse student body and rigorous curriculum will stretch you to be your best, and prepare you to lead your organization to success in the 21st Century.

The deadline for submitting your completed application for the 25th Fujitsu Scholarship is January 31, 2009.

Scholarship

The Fujitsu Scholarship provides full financial assistance for postgraduate education and cross-cultural management training in the East-West Knowledge Leaders Program (EWKLP) to participants from the Asia-Pacific region. Fujitsu Limited established the Fujitsu Scholarship Program in 1985 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its founding.

The EWKLP has a three-month curriculum, which synthesizes the best practices of both the East and West. You will sharpen your global management knowledge and skills, and build the confidence necessary for success in global business situations.

EWKLP is run by JAIMS, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Fujitsu established JAIMS as a nonprofit postgraduate institute in 1972. Many Fujitsu Scholarship recipients are now working for corporate and social-service organizations across the globe. As a EWKLP graduate, you too will become a member of a vibrant global alumni network.

JAIMS

* Intercultural Business Leadership
* Global Marketing
* Cross-Cultural negotiation and Problem-solving
* Business Plan Development and Entrepreneurship
* Business Communication
* One-week field study in Japan

Program Information: www.jaims.org

Application Deadline: January 31st, 2009

Please send your application letter and CV to:
PT. FUJITSU INDONESIA
Wisma Kyoei Prince 10thFloor
Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav.3-4
Jakarta 10220
Indonesia
Attn: Mr. Raditya Padmawangsa
Ms. Ella Lamzia
E-mail: scholarship@id.fujitsu.com
Scholarship information: www.fujitsu.com/scholarship

for international students:
Australia and New Zealand, China, U.S.A./Hawaii, Hong Kong, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand , Vietnam,
click here:

http://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/responsibility/community/scholarship/contact/index.html

Asian Institute of Management is one of institutions participating in this ADB-JSP scholarship program.

Below are programs offered:

* Master in Business Management
* Master in Management
* Master in Development Management
* Master in Entrepreneurship for Social and Development Entrepreneurs

Scholarship Description

The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

* full tuition fees
* a monthly subsistence and housing allowance
* an allowance for books and instructional materials
* medical insurance
* travel expenses

The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute. The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.

Eligibility

* A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).
* Gained admission to an approved post graduate course in any of the participating academic institutions. (Asian Institute of Management)
* A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
* At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience
* Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
* Not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
* In good health.
* Should agree to return to his/her home county after completion of studies under the Program.
* Staff of participating academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of the other international organizations are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for the Scholarship.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.
MORE INFORMATION
ADB-JSP Coordinators

Mr. Rey Reyes
Associate Director, Student Services
Admissions & Registration
E-mail: admissions@aim.edu.ph

Asian Institute of Management
(http://www.aim.edu.ph/)
123 Paseo de Roxas Makati City, Philippines
(Attn:Â Student Services, Admissions & Registration)

Application Deadline: Feb 2009
visit the website
(http://www.adb.org/jsp)

Qualified citizens of developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), who intend to persue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields are invented to apply for scholarships under the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program. Upon successful completion of the graduate program, the scholars are expected to return to their countries and contribute to its socioeconomic development. Scholar-ships are awarded for graduate studies at designated institutions in courses of study approved by ADB. The Program especially welcomes qualified women applicants who have limited financial means to obtain university education.

The Scholarships
Level of Education: postgraduate (diploma, masters, and doctorate degrees)
Duration: from 1 to 2 years
Coverage: tuition fees, books, subsistence and housing allowance, insurance, economy airfare, and research subsidy

Academic Institutions
1. Australia-National Centre for Development Studies/Australian National University, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney
2. China, People’s Republic of-University of Hong Kong
3. India-Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
4. Japan-International University of Japan, Nagoya University (Graduate School of International Development), Keio University (International Graduate Programs on Advanced Science and Technology), National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Ritsumeikan University (Master in Economics), Saitama University (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering), University of Tokyo (Department of Civil Engineering, School of International Health, Institute of Environmental Studies, and Department of Urban Engineering)
5. New Zealand-University of Auckland
6. Pakistan-Lahore University of Management Sciences
7. Philippines-Asian Institute of Management, International Rice Research Institute/University of the Philippines in Los Banos
8. Singapore-National University of Singapore
9. Thailand-Asian Institute of Technology, Thammasat University
10. USA-East-West Center

Eligibility Requirements
Prospective applicants must:
1. be a citizen of an ADB developing member country
2. have at least 2 years work experience
3. have gained admission to an approved course in a designated institution
4. be proficient in oral and written English communication skills to be able to persue studies
5. be in good health
6. not more than 35 years old at the time of application. (Staff of ADB and the designated institutions and their close relatives are not eligible to apply)

Application Requirements
Applicants should obtain application forms from the designated institutions of their choice and submit the completed form and required documentation to the Institution. Applicants should indicate on the application form that they wish to be considered for an Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship. (ADB will select the scholars from among those admitted by the institutions. A separate application to ADB is not necessary) For further information, visit the ADB-JSP website. (www.adb.org/jsp)

This scholarship program is offered to the following students, who are still in home country before departure to Japan:

1. Countries
Mongolia, China, Korea, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan or one of ASEAN countries.

2. Fields
Natural Science or Engineering except medical, dental and veterinary.

3. Level of study and period of scholarship grant

Master’s degree-2 years, under 30 years of age on April 1 of application year.
Doctor’s degree-3 years, under 35 years of age on April 1 of application year.
Non degree students are not eligible.

4. University in Japan
Applicants are required to be admitted by one of the following universities and receive recommendation from the university to our foundation.

The University of Tokyo
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Keio University
Waseda University
Kyoto University
Doshisha University
Kwansei Gakuin University

5. Scholarship grant

(1) Stipend: 150,000 yen per month
(2) Matriculation fee, tuition fee: max.2,500,000 yen.
(3) Housing allowance: at large city, max. 40,000 yen per month. other city, max. 20,000 yen per month.
(4)Family allowance: if spouse lives together in Japan and he/she has no source of income: 20,000 yen per month.
(5)Travel expense: A round-trip air ticket, economy class.

6. Application

All application shall require recommendation from the university mentioned above and shall be accepted through the university in Japan. Applicants are required to start preparation at least one year prior to his/her departure from home country to Japan.

7. Number of scholarship winners

7 students per year.
(7 universities mentioned above shall recommend 1 student each every year.)

For further information please contact:

Yoshida Foundation Scholarship
Address :3-22-1 Kamezawa,Sumida-ku,Tokyo 130-8521
e-mail :webmaster@ysf.or.jp
Fax :+81-3-5610-8104