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"Asia Pacific Scholarship Consortium"
Masters Scholarships for Individuals from
Myanmar, Cambodia and Lao PDR
The
Asia Pacific Scholarship Consortium is an
informal network of universities in
Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the
Philippines that aims to facilitate
scholarships in high quality postgraduate
courses for individuals from Myanmar,
Cambodia and Lao PDR who require financial
support to study. The Consortium was
established in 2007.
Program Overview
All
applications must be submitted by December
1,2009. No late applications will be
accepted.
PURPOSE
To
provide opportunities and scholarships for
high quality, post-graduate study in fields
relevant to development of the Mekong Sub
Region, for individuals who demonstrate both
academic and professional excellence and
potential to become leaders in the following
fields;
Community Health
Education
Humanities & Social Sciences
Policy & Administration
Development
Environment
Media
Social Work
Successful students will study at
prestigious international universities in
Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia or the
Philippines. Scholars will undertake masters
degrees by coursework, Courses typically
take one to two years to complete, Scholars
must complete the course within the
specified time period on a full time basis.
INTERNSHIPS
Successful students will be eligible to
apply for an APSC Graduate internship,
Interns will be placed in organizations and
institutions within the Southeast Asian
region for a period of three months, so as
to further develop skills acquired during
formal degree study.
AWARD STRUCTURE
The
following costs will be covered under the
award at a basic level;
Academic tuition and mandatory fees for the
duration of the course, including
examination and thesis costs.
A monthly stipend for room and board, and
living expenses sufficient for a single
student. There will be no support for
students families.
Accident and sickness insurance during the
program
Support for educational supplies and
materials
Transport for the student to travel one
time from their home to the campus and to
return at the end of the program
All costs related to securing and
maintaining a student visa for the duration
of study.
Professional development fund available to
cover support for academic development such
as attendance of academic conferences or
subscription to journals.
A research fund will be available on a
competitive basis for students who wish to
undertake thesis research in their home
country.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:
Hold an undergraduate degree at the time
of application deadline with an excellent
academic record;
Be a resident of Myanmar, Cambodia or Lao
PDR;
Have experience working in at least one of
the fields listed above for development in
their home country;
Be proficient in English;
Be committed to returning to their home
country after completion of the program to
continue their work.
Application Process
Applicants must complete the application
materials and submit them to APSC by
December 1,2009. The APSC Scholarship
Application and the APSC Reference Forms
should be filled in on your computer and
sent to apsconsortium@gmail.com Your
materials will be processed more quickly if
you have difficulties completing these
documents electronically
The application materials required for this
program are as follows:
1. APSC Scholarship
Application
2. One academic letter of
reference (using the APSC Reference Form*)
3. One professional
letter of reference (using the APSC
Reference Form*)
4. Scanned copies of all
previous educational transcripts(or an
explanation as to why these are
unavailable).
5. Scanned copy of your
passport page(if available).
6. Scanned copies of any
official English language exams you have
taken, such as TOEFL or IELTS(if available)
The free Adobe Reader (version 7.0 or
higher)is required to view and complete
these application materials. If you do not
have the free Adobe reader, you can download
it here: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2allversions.html
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for
an interview and selection exam. The exam
will be an ITP TOEFL test but will include
an additional essay component. Based on an
applicants interest, the shortlisted
applications will be recommended for
submission to a university from within APSC.
The decision will be made by the selection
committee. Applicants may be asked to
complete a further application, depending on
the entrance requirements of the selected
university. Applicants do not need to apply
to universities directly under this program.
Masters courses will start between May and
September 2010, depending on the prospective
university. Support will be provided for all
logistics related to travel and registration
at the respective universities.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
December 1,2009:
Application deadline. Late applications will
not be accepted
January 12,2010:
Shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Jan 23, Feb 6, 2010;
Entrance exam and interviews held. Dates
will vary depending on location.
February 8-11,2010:
Successful applicants notified.
Applicants may choose from the list of
courses below, available at the following
universities. Final decisions about where
successful applicants study will be made by
the university and the APSC selection
committee.
HONG KONG:
City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Baptist University, Hong Kong Polytechnic
University, University of Hong Kong
MALAYSIA:
University of Malaya
PHILIPPINES:
De La Salle University, Miriam College,
University of the Philippines Los Banos,
University of the Philippines Dilliman
THAILAND:
Chiang Mai University, Chulalognkorn
University, Mahidol University, Khon Kaen
University, Rangist University, Ubon
Ratchathani University
Please refer to the following pages to fill
out the first page of the APSC Scholarship
Application
COMMUNITY HEALTH
The following are descriptions of available
courses in the field of community health:
Gerontology aims to develop professionals
who will devote themselves to the study of
aging and the provision of clinical services
in order to enable older adults deal better
with stressful factors common in later life.
Available at Miriam College
Health Social Science is designed for
those who need the theoretical bases of and
specialized skills in the social science
aspects of research as well as program
design, management, and evaluation as
applied to community and culture-based
health issues. Available at Mahidol
University and De La Salle University.
Public Health exposes medical doctors to
six core areas of public health:
biostatistics, epidemiology, health services
administration, health education, behavioral
science and environmental science. Available
at Mahidol University.
DEVELOPMENT
The following are descriptions of available
course in the field of development:
Community Development provides advanced
training in key aspects of community
development, including organizing,
developmental planning and organizational
development. Available at University of the
Philippines Los Banos.
Development Management equips students
with knowledge and skills in development
theories, management dimensions in
development, program administration,
financial planning and change. Available at
University of the Philippines Los Banos.
Development Policy integrates the
systematic training in the conceptual and
methodological tools of public policy
analysis with the lessons and insights
gained in the formulation, implementation
and monitoring of development policies,
programs and projects. Available at De La
Salle University.
Development Studies aims to provide
advanced training in policy analysis,
situational knowledge, administrative
planning and management of key development
issues. Available at City University of Hong
Kong and Chulalongkorn University.
Human Resource Development aims to equip
students with the skills and knowledge to
implement and manage all aspects of
personnel in organizations. Available at
Miriam College.
Local Governance and Development provides
individuals with theoretical knowledge and
skills to work with local government. The
course covers development theory and
concepts, delivery systems, fiscal
management, human resource management and
organizational development within local
government. Available at University of the
Philippines Los Banos.
Rural Development Management prepares
graduates with key competencies and critical
knowledge of development processes as they
relate of rural populations, with a special
focus on poverty, agricultural issues,
environment and gender. Available at Khon
Kaen University and University of the
Philippines Los Banos.
Sustainable Development aims to enhance
students ability in analyzing the
complexities of development processes and
problems, specifically in the Mekong region.
This program encourages students to search
for alternative policies and promotion of
sustainable development based on ecological
sustanablity and security of local
livelihood through participation of local
people. Available at Chaing Mai University.
EDUCATION
The following are descriptions of available
courses in the field of education:
Agricultural Education
enables students to become instruction about
crop production, livestock, soil and water,
food and nutrition in order to help farmers
increasers production, conserve resources,
and produce nutritious crops. Available at
University of the Philippines Los Banos.
Comparative International Education and
Development
focuses primarily on responding to the
educational needs of the poor in
marginalized communities in developing
countries around the world. The course is
designed around three core modules that
consider current issues in international
educational development, education and
development in the context of globalization,
and comparative education research
methodology. Available at University of Hong
Kong.
Early Childhood Education
aims to prepare teachers to provides
significant learning experiences for young
children. Available at De La Salle
University and Miriam College.
Education Administration
provides educators with the theoretical
background and research capacity to
understand and analyze the practice of
administration and management in education.
Topics includes organization theories;
management theories; theories and methods of
decisions; sociological perspectives of
education institutions; and education
policy-making and planning. Available at
University of Hong Kong.
Education Leadership and Management
provides educators with the theoretical
background and research capacity to
understand and analyze the practice of
administration and management in education.
Available at University of Hong Kong, De La
Salle University, University of the
Philippines Los Banos and Miriam College.
English Language Teaching
Aims to provide experienced qualified
English teachers and language specialists
with an appropriate theory-based framework
within which to understand and investigate
issues involved in English language
education and to develop competencies in
teaching. Available at De La Salle
University and University of Hong Kong.
General Education Studies
is targeted to educators who may be
interested in, for example, curriculum
studies, educational management, theories of
learning, values in education, and
psychology of education. This program allows
the flexibility to choose from subjects
across the broad field of education
Available at University of Hong Kong.
Instructional Management
is intended for teachers, administrators and
other education personnel aiming to become
educational or instructional mangers.
Available at Miriam College.
Learning and Teaching
is designed for teachers and educational
practitioners who already have adequate
levels of content knowledge in their
subjects/courses, but would like to develop
deeper and more principled understanding of
the learning and teaching processes.
Available at De La Salle University.
Measurement and Evaluation
aims to develop practical skills necessary
to manage and interpret statistical data
related to education, including the use of
computing for educational research.
Available at Miriam College.
Science Education
Aims to develop scientific and pedagogical
skills of elementary and high school science
teachers. Graduates of the program are
expected to be able to follow the latest
developments in the field and become active
researchers is science education. Available
at De La Salle University.
Special Education
is designed to equip education professionals
with requisite knowledge, competencies
values and skills to meet the unique
learning needs of people with disabilities.
Available at De La Salle University, Miriam
College and University of Hong Kong.
Values Education and Development
is designed to help professional in the
exploration of human values which
contributes to the development of a
fully-integrated person. Utilizing a
philosophical, psychological and social
framework , the program aims to develop
skills in values clarification and
development in the teaching-learning
situation, whether in formal or
community-based settings. Available at
Miriam College.
ENVIRONMENT
The following are descriptions of available
courses in the field of environmental
studies:
Agriculture
is a major that prepares students for a
broad variety of careers in agriculture.
Topics of focus may include organic methods,
crop production, livestock, and sustainable
resource management. Available at University
of the Philippines Los Banos.
Environmental Management
Provides students with a comprehensive
knowledge of the principles of Environmental
Science and Management, preparing them to
become leaders in solving environmental
problems of the 21st century. Available at
University of the Philippines Los Manos and
Miriam College.
Environmental Studies
provides students with a comprehensive
knowledge of the principles of Environmental
Science and Management, preparing them to
become leaders in solving environmental
problems of the 21st century. Available at
University of the Philippines Los Banos and
Miriam College.
Environmental Studies
provides students with a holistic
perspective of viewing the environment,
practical skills in Environmental Impact
Assessment that determines the qualitative
and quantitative effects of projects and
programs on the various aspects of the
environmental, as well as broader scientific
skills and perspectives. Available at Miriam
College and University of the Philippines
Los Banos.
Social Forestry
Develops knowledge and skills in forestry
management and policy, forestry program
development, alternative theories of natural
research policy analysis and social impacts
of forestry policy and programs. Available
at Miriam College and University of the
Philippines Los Banos.
Wildlife Studies
provides knowledge and skills in wildlife
management, conversation and population
dynamics. Available at Miriam College and
University of the Philippines Los Banos.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
The following are descriptions of available
courses in the fields of humanities and
social sciences:
ASEAN Studies
provides an advances level of understanding
of the political, economic, social and
cultural forces which shape ASEAN as well as
the attendant policy process in a range of
issue areas. It does so through a
consideration of aspects of ASEAN. Available
at University of Malaya.
International Studiesprepares
students with necessary knowledge and skills
to analyze key issues and process in
international relations, peace and conflict,
diplomacy and globalization. Available at
Miriam College, Rangsit University and
University of Hong Kong.
Mekong Studies
is intended to encourage and support
academic training and research regarding
political and socio-economic aspects as well
as trans-border issues emerging in the
contemporary Greater Mekong Sub-region.
Available at Ubon Ratchathani University.
Applications for Mekong Studies must be
proficient in Thai language.
Migration Studies
is an interdisciplinary graduate program
focusing on the study and research of the
root causes, consequences, socio-economic,
political and cultural issuses arising from
the migration phenomenon. Emphasis will be
given to gender dimentsions of migration and
their social impact on women, families, and
communities. Available at Miriam College.
Political Science
aims to equip students with the analytical
tools that will enable them to teach
political science at the secondary and
tertiary levels, conduct research and
understand political theory. Available at De
La Salle University.
MEDIA
The following descriptions of available
courses in the field of media:
Development Communication
focuses on utilizing media as a tool of
development. Students can specialize in
communication broadcasting, development
journalism, educational communication and
general development communication. Available
at University of the Philippines Los Banos.
International Journalism
Studies provides academically based in the
field of international journalism with a
particular emphasis on the pan-China area
and the wider East/Southeast Asian region.
Taught by both local and international
senior academics and parishioners, the
course examines media system, news
production and content and their interplay
with international political, economic,
social and cultural forces. Available at
Hong Kong Baptist University.
Journalism
Trains students in the core skill of
journalism- reporting, writing,
broadcasting, new media, media law, and
media standards and ethics- from Asian and
global perspectives. Available at University
of Hong Kong.
POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
The following are description of available
courses in the fields of policy and
administration:
Economics
Studies the production, distribution and
consumption of goods and services. Available
at University of the Philippines Los Banos.
International Public Affairs
Provides conceptual knowledge and in-depth
understanding of Asian and global affairs
which are need to meet the career challenge
of globalization and international changes
in todays world. Available at University of
Hong Kong.
Human Resource Development
Aims to equip students with the skills and
knowledge to implement and mange all aspects
of personnel in organizations. Available at
Miriam College.
Law
provides students with a background in the
legal sector with advanced training,
understanding of theory and a solid
background in the underpinnings of
international law. Available at University
of Hong Kong.
Public Administration
aims to provide candidates with conceptual
knowledge and skills needed for public
service leaders to influence how public
policy is planned and choices are made.
Available at University of Hong Kong.
Strategic Planning & Public Policy
helps students understand the concepts and
analytical skills needed for public service
leaders to influence how public policy is
planned and choices are made. Available at
University of the Philippines Los Banos.
SOCIAL WORK
The following are descriptions of available
courses in the field of social work:
Family Psychology
is designed for professionals in counseling,
teaching, training and advocacy involving
the family. The program utilizes
interdisciplinary and holistic perspectives
in the study of the family in its global and
Philippines settings. Available at Miriam
College.
Guidance & Counseling
is designed to provide students with the
necessary theory and skills for working with
individuals, couples, and families in a
variety of counseling settings. Available at
De La Salle University, Hong Kong
Polytechnic University and Miriam College.
Psychology
involves the scientific study of mental
processes and behavior. Courses in
psychology are available with
specializations in family psychology,
clinical psychology, human development,
measurement, social cultural psychology and
cognitive psychology. Available at De La
Salle University, Hong Kong Polytechnic
University and Miriam College.
Social Work
prepares students for leadership in social
policy advocacy and development of
innovative social work practice models.
Available at University of Hong Kong.
Social Work: Family-centered Practice &
Family Therapy
provides students with opportunities to
learn updated knowledge, develop specialist
skills, and turn them into reflective,
competent practioners/therapists in working
with couples and families with complex
problems. Available at Hong Kong Polytechnic
University.
Social Policy & Social Development
aims to enable students to gain solid
critical knowledge and skills in economic
and social development, through comparative
appreciation of local and global issues for
formulating, analyzing and delivering social
policies that lead to effective, appropriate
and sustainable social well being. Available
at Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
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Chiang Mai, 50202,Thailand
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