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TVEC warns on fake scholarships and IT training institutes

Kavidu — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:03:35 +0000

After A/L , you may have received several letters claiming that they are providing IT or Management courses with a scholarship, and sometimes they claim a job after following those courses.

The Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission, popularly known as The Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission, popularly known as TVEC warns students in selecting training courses in a recent newspaper advertisement. You can check the registered institues by visiting TVEC web site.

You can download accredited course list (pdf) and check for the Registered Institutes.

Registered Institutes in Western Province conducting Information Technology related courses

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Top students of Grade 5 Scholarship examination from Kalutara, Dodamgoda and Kekirawa

Hiran — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:47:28 +0000

According to the results released by Department of Examinations, three students scored 195 marks and become island first in Grade Five Scholarship examination conducted in August, 2011. These students are Oshadhi Rashiprabha Fonseka of Kalutara Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Nethmi Ranaweera of Miriswatta Maha Vidyalaya, Dodamgoda and Naleem Zaky Ahamed of Kekirawa Muslim Maha Vidyalaya.

According to Examinations Commissioner General Anura Edirisinghe, two students have obtained the second place with 194 marks. They are Lakshitha Sathsara Sumanapala of Medagama Maha Vidyalaya, Bibile and Parameswaran Shethuragavan of Neththaliyaru Tamil Vidyalaya, Visuvamadu West. Four students have attained third place obtaining 193 marks.

Based on these results, about 31,000 students have qualified to receive scholarships and enter popular schools. Out of these, 16,000 students will enter popular schools while 15,000 will receive financial help as scholarships.

Results are published in official web site of the department of examinations. Cut off marks and school rankings of last year (2010) examination can be obtained here.

Grade 5 Schorship Examination details
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Grade 5 Scholarship Examination

Dream_Media — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:10:25 +0000

What is Grade 5 Scholarship?

පහේ ශිෂ්‍යත්ව විභාගය, එයට සුදානම් වන ආකාරය සහ 2010 විභාගයේ ලකුණු පරාසයන් සහ එහිදී ලැබුණු ජනප්‍රිය පාසල් පිලිබදව මෙම ලිපියෙන් විස්තර කෙරේ.

Every parent like to enroll their child to a popular good school in Colombo or other major cities such as Kandy, Kurunegala, Galle, Matara, Gampaha. If you fail in the first round to enter your child to Grade 1, then your next goal wiould be to get a good school by preparing your child to obtain a high mark in Grade 5 Scholarship examination.

In the Grade V Scholarship examination, students get direct raw mark, unlike other examinations where you get grades such as A, B etc. Therefore Grade 5 Scholarship exam may be the hardest exam in the Sri Lankan school system, considering the age of the candidates.

Subjects

There are 2 main subjects for the Scholarship.

Sinhalese/ Tamil (Mother tongue )
Mathematics

There are few other subjects, which have less weightage

Science
English (Second Language)
Environmental Studies
Tamil

Structure of the exam paper

There are two sections in the test paper. They are called as First Paper and the Second Paper.

In the 1^st paper, most of the items are presented in the verbal form. Problem solving ability, Relationships, Organization of facts and Information, Perception, Interrelationship, and Conclusion are fairly represented in that paper. Ability to identify causes and effects and ability of observation are two other areas that have been adequately represented in the 1^stpaper. Mathematics plays a major role in the first paper.

2^nd paper is slghtly more complicated than the 1^st one. Nearly 50% of the items are for testing ability in comprehension. Writing ability has been tested throughout the years. Creative writing ability has been measured by asking students to write few sentences on a given topic or a given picture. Most important and measurable language skills are included among language test items. Approximately 20% of the test items were on Mathematics. Approximately 40% of the items comprise questions on Environmental related activities. More emphasis has been given to measure science-based knowledge. Majority of items connected to English and Environmental Related Activities are based on knowledge.

How to plan for the exam

Although this exam concentrates a lot about school syllabus, students are supposed to study the materials they learnt since Grade 1. There are some questions which will check your general knowledge. Therefore students are supposed to read newspapers, watch TV news, listen to the radio, etc.

Most important element of the exam is practice and time management. When you go through a past paper or a model paper, you will see the structure of the paper more clearly. Therefore, the best method to tackle the paper is to get familiar with the structure. There are frequently asked questions in the past papers, for example some mathematical theories get repeated over and over again.

Additional resources

Students are required to do past papers, read text books and notes. Answering model papers will make the exam even easier.

Model papers

Model papers are published by several private institutes.

To check exam results

http://www.doenets.lk

Cut- off marks and School Rankings 2010

In 2010 Scholarship examination, accodring to Ceylon Daily News (26 September 2010), 267,750 of the 315,000 students sat the Grade 5 scholarship examination and obtained 70 marks or more. Out of these 16,000 students gained admission to popular schools in the country. Students who obtained best marks will get into following popular school in Colombo or other major Cities in Sri Lanka.

Boys’ Schools

Rank	Name	Cut off mark	No. allocated students
01	Royal College Colombo	179	189
02	Dharmaraja Vidyalaya Kandy	175	58
03	Ananda CollegeColombo	174	229
04	Maliyadewa College Kurunagala	174	68
05	Nalanda College	171	139
06	Kingswood College	171	153
07	Richmond College	170	50
08	St. Anne’s College Kurunagala	170	48
09	D. S. Senanayake College Colombo	169	158
10	Isipathana College	166	69
11	Rahula College Matara	166	95
12	St. Sylvester’s College	165	77
13	Mahinda College	165	51
14	Thurstan College	164	107
15	Mahanama College	162	99
16	Bandaranayake College Gampaha	161	353
17	Vidyartha College	161	73
18	St. Aloysius College	161	47
19	Kegalle M.Vidyalaya	161	40
20	Asoka Vidyalaya	161	42

Girls’ Schools

Rank	Name	Cut off mark	No. of allocated students
01	Vishaka Vidyalaya	179	136
02	Devi Balika Vidyalaya	174	188
03	Mahamaya Vidyalaya	173	79
04	Maliyadewa Vidyalaya Kandy	172	89
05	Srimavo Vidyalaya Colombo	171	115
06	Southlanda Vidyalaya Galle	169	57
07	Anula Vidyalaya	168	86
08	Girls High School Kandy	168	94
09	Holy Family Kurunagala	168	46
10	Ratanawali Balika Gampaha	167	234
11	St. Paul’s Milagiriya	166	45
12	Sujatha Balika Matara	166	98
13	Viharamahadevi Balika Kiribathgoda	164	46
14	Sangamiththa Balika Galle	164	69
15	Ferguson Girls Ratnapura	163	87
16	St. Joseph’s Balika Kegalle	163	107
17	St. Joseph’s Balika Nugegoda	162	55
18	Yasodara Balika Gampaha	161	129
19	Pushpadana Balika Kandy	161	209
20	Holy Family Girls Wennappuwa	161	54

Updated (2011 December) 2011 Cut off Marks

Cut off marks for the Grade 5 scholarship examination held in 2011 were released today (Dec. 23). Highest cutoff marks for popular schools are as follows..

182 – Royal College, Colombo
180 – Dharmaraja College, Kandy
178 – Ananda College, Colombo
184 – Vishaka Vidyalaya, Colombo
180 – Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo
180 – Mahamaya Girls’ College, Kandy

Tamil medium cut off marks:

185 – Royal College, Colombo
175 – D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo
158 – Jaffna Hindu College
171 – Muslim Ladies College

Mixed schools cut off marks:

169 – Highlands Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Hatton
165 – Zahira College, Mawanella
159 – Al-minhaj National School, Hapugastalawa

Mixed schools Sinhala medium cut off marks

170 – Dharmapala College, Pannipitiya

170 – Horana Thakshila Central College

Free Seminar on Career and Higher education options after A/L

Hiran — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:24:42 +0000

Updated 2011 August: Career and Higher study options after 2011 A/L
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A free seminar on Career and Higher education options after A/L will be organized by studentlanka.com web site, in collaboration with Young Biologists’ Association, Sri Lanka for those who have completed GCE Advanced Level examination in 2010 August. Aim of this seminar is to give accurate and unbiased information on selection of degrees, courses and careers after GCE Advanced Level examination, especially if you are not selected to a course in a National University.

Authors of studentlanka.com web site will deliver presentations at this seminar. This will be held on 7 September 2010 (Tuesday) at 2.30 pm at National Museum Auditorium, Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 7.

Topics:

Higher education and career options in

Science, Medicine, Agriculture – Dr Hiran Amarasekera
(Senior Lecturer, University of Sri Jayewardenpuera)

Management, Accounting, Marketing - Kalana Tennakoon
Passed Finalist of CIMA (UK) and Final year undergraduate of University of Sri
Jayewardenepura.

IT, Computing – Anuradha Fernando
BSc Graduate, Senior Deployment Manager, Aepona International Lanka (Pvt) Limited
Power Point Slides of this Presentation is now available.

Please register to participate this event using our Facebook event page.

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IT, Computing | Science, Medicine | Management, Accounting, Marketing

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Sato Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarship programs in Japan

Hiran — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:34:00 +0000

The Sato International Scholarship Foundation, Japan grants two types of scholarship for self-supporting students of some countries including Sri Lankans enrolled in a Japanese undergraduate or graduate institution:
1. Scholarship for Self-Supporting Students
2. Scholarship for Short-Term Exchange Students.

Scholarship for Self-Supporting Students

The applicant must be residing in Japan, enrolled in or accepted to a legitimate program. Please apply through the students’ office of your university.

Amount of Scholarship

Undergraduate students – 120,000 yen/month
Graduate students – 180,000 yen/month
（ plus additional support to cover cost for attending conferences ）

Duration of Scholarship – 2 years

Number of Scholarships Granted – Around 10 students will be accepted.

Eligibility – The applicant must be a citizen from the aforesaid countries, who does not hold Japanese citizenship and must be enrolled in a Japanese undergraduate or graduate institution, under the jurisdiction of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

Selection Process
1. First round of selection: review of application form and documents
2. Second round of selection: interview

Designated Universities: The University of Electro-Communications, University of Tokyo, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Tokyo Institute of Technology, University of Tsukuba, J.F. Oberlin University, Rikkyo University.

Address: Asahi Seimei Ebisu Building 11th Floor
1-3-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan , Postal Code 150-0013
Telephone: (81) 3-5789-2190 , Fax: (81) 3-5420-5682
More info: http://www.sisf.or.jp/eng/

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Tests needed for Foreign Studies – IELTS, TOEFEL, SAT & GRE

KalanaTennakoon — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:12:00 +0000

Are you planning to study abroad? Then first you have to certify your proficiency in English language. There are different tests such as IELTS, TOEFEL and SAT. Although these testing services are carries out by international bodies, different countries accept different tests. For example UK and most European countries accept IELTS whereas US accept TOEFEL and SAT. For each English test there’s a unique grading system. Candidates are required to score above a particular point. This point mark is defined by educational institutes. Following are some popular international English tests.

IELTS

‘International English Language Testing System’ or commonly known as IELTS is an international standardized test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge- ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Pvt Ltd. This testing service was established in 1989. IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South African academic institutions. It is also a requirement for immigration to Australia and Canada.
There are two versions of the IELTS such as:
• The Academic Version
• The General Training Version
The Academic version is specially intended for students who want to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education. It also required for professionals such as medical doctors and engineers who want to study or practice in an English-speaking country. The General Training Version is designed for those planning migrate or to gain work experience. An IELTS result is valid for two years.
All candidates must complete four Modules – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking to obtain a band score, which is the IELTS result. IELTS result is based on a nine-band scale, with each band corresponding to a specified competence in English. Eg: 9=Expert User, 6=Competent User, 5=Modest User, 1= Non User. Most universities require a IELTS band of 5.5 to 7.0.
IELTS is taken every year in 500 locations across 121 countries, and is one of the fastest growing English language tests in the world. The number of candidates has grown from about 80,000 in 1999 to over 1,200,000 in 2009. There are up to 48 test dates available per year. There is no time limitation for applicants to re-sit for the test.

TOEFEL

‘Test of English as a Foreign Language’ or commonly known as TOEFEL is an international exam evaluates the ability of an individual to use and understand English in an academic setting. If you are planning to study in United States or Canada its mandatory to take TOEFEL exam. It is an admission requirement for non-native English speakers at many English-speaking colleges and universities in States.
There are two formats of the test such as:
• Internet-Based test
• Paper-Based test
The Internet-based test was introduced in 2005, which has progressively replaced both the computer-based (CBT) and paper-based (PBT) tests. Candidates can take the test within one to four weeks after booking. The four-hour test consists of four sections, each measuring one of the basic language skills and all tasks focus on language used in an academic, higher-education environment. The four sections are reading, writing, listening and speaking. The Internet-Based version of the TOEFL test is scored on a scale of 0 to 120 points. Each of the four sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing) receives a scaled score from 0 to 30. The scaled scores from the four sections are added together to determine the total score.
Paper based test is conducted in the areas where the internet-based test is not available. Tests are administered on fixed dates 6 times each year. The test is 3 hours long and all test sections can be taken on the same day. The final PBT score ranges between 310 and 677 and is based on three sub scores: Listening (31–68), Structure (31–68), and Reading (31–67).

SAT
‘Scholastic Aptitude Test’ or commonly known as SAT is a standardized test for college admissions in the United States. It’s one of the oldest aptitude tests in the world. The current SAT Reasoning Test, introduced in 2005, takes three hours and forty-five minutes, and costs $45 in US and $71 internationally.
SAT consists of three major sections: Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. Test scores range from 600 to 2400, combining test results from three 800-point sections (math, critical reading, and writing). Most of the questions on the SAT, except for the essay and the grid-in math responses, are multiple choices. The SAT is offered seven times a year in the United States and other countries.

GRE
‘Graduate Record Examination’ or commonly known as GRE is a commercially-run standardized test that is an admission requirement for many graduate schools in the United States and in other English speaking countries. The exam measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills that are not related to any specific field of study. In the United States, Canada, and many other countries, the GRE General Test is offered as a computer-based exam
The exam consists of four sections. The first section is a writing section, while the other three are multiple-choice style. They are
• Verbal section
• Quantitative section
• Analytical writing section
Test takers do not know which of the three multiple-choice sections the experimental section is. The entire test procedure takes about 4 hours. candidate can miss one or more questions on a multiple-choice section and still receive a perfect score of 800. Likewise, even if no question is answered correctly, 200 is the lowest score possible.

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Degree programs of John Kotelawala Defence University Academy

Hiran — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:30:28 +0000

Sir John Kotelawala Defense University (KDU) offers degree courses at both undergraduate and post graduate levels. Founded in 1981 as a Defence Academy, KDU was elevated to the level of a university in 1986.

It offers following degree programs:

(1) Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). Five and a half years (Male only) For those who have passed Bio Science Subjects(Biology, Chemistry and Physics) at the GCE (A/L)Examination.

(2) Bachelor of Science (BSc) Engineering in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical & Electronic/Marine. Four years (Male & Female) For those who have passed Physical Science subjects at theGCE (A/L) Examination.

(3) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – Three years (Male & Female) For those who have passed three of the following Subjects at the GCE (A/L)Examination. Accountancy, Political Science,Agricultural Sciences, Economics, Geography,Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Business Statistics, History, Business Studies, Chemistry,Physics, Sinhala/ Tamil, English (Subject No 73),Logic & Scientific Method, Mathematics/ Combined Mathematics

(4) Bachelor of Science (BSc) Management & Technical Sciences. Three years (Male & Female) For those who have passed Bio Science (withPhysics or Mathematics as a subject) or PhysicalScience subjects at the GCE (A/L) Examination.

(5) Bachelor of Science (BSc) Logistic Management. – Three years (Male & Female) For those who have passed three (3) of the followingsubjects at the GCE (A/L) Examination.Accountancy, Business Studies, Geography, Logicand Scientific Method, Economics, Mathematics/Combined Mathematics, English (Subject No 73),General Information Technology, Business Statistics,Communication and Media Studies

(6) Bachelor of Science (BSc) Social Studies.- Three years (Male & Female) For those who have passed three (03) subjects including at least two (02)of the following subjects at the GCE (A/L)Examination. Geography, Business Statistics,Economics, Logic and Scientific Method, History,Communication and Media Studies, English (Subject No 73), General Information Technology, Mathematics, Political Science, Business Studies

The duration of all the degree programmes is three years except MBBS and BSc Engineering degree programmes of which the durations are five & a half and four years respectively. One year Advanced Military Training component of the above degree programmes will be provided at the respective Military Academies of the Army / Navy / Air Force (except for MBBS) as determined by the Board of Management.

For detials visit KDU web site | Download 2010 brochure
Deadline for application of MBBS, BSc 2012 courses – 29-Feb2012
Deadline for B.Sc. in AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (Fee levying) – 23 April 2010 (Brochure – pdf)

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Scholarship for Genetic Engineering and Genetically Modified Organisms Training at Norway

Hiran — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:19:01 +0000

The course is designed to provide policy makers, regulators, scientists and NGOs/civil society leaders, specifically from developing countries (ODA-countries), the knowledge and training necessary to develop a holistic view on the issues surrounding GMOs. The goal is to empower the participants with transdisciplinary information on GMOs, in order to critically evaluate the issue from their own perspective and country needs. Lectures, laboratory demonstrations, group work on case studies and discussions will form the basis of the course, which aims to offer biosafety capacity building within a holistic framework. Participants will also be required to submit a GE/GMO/biosafety country report in order to more broadly share their local experiences of the current status of GMOs/biosafety with other participants.

Eligibility and selection process
The course application form must be filled out entirely and with as much detail as possible. The applicant must provide information about the type/level of position they are holding, and state the basis for their interest in the course. In addition, a brief CV is required for consideration.

The working language of the course will be English only, and as such, applicants should be able to work sufficiently well in English in both oral and written communications.

Sponsorships will only be given to applicants from developing (ODA) countries. Gender, occupation and regional criteria are also used in the selection of participants in order to achieve representational balance. The selection committee usually completes the selection by 1 May.

Applications are due by 1 April 2010.

Costs and expenses
Full sponsorship will be offered to 40 selected applicants from developing (ODA) countries only. The sponsorship will cover curricular materials, course-associated travel, visa-fees, accommodation and meals.

How to apply:

Online (electronic) application form (remember to e-mail your CV): http://www.genok.no/application
or
download (word-format) from: http://felles.siteman.no/genok.org/filarkiv/File/Course_2010/applicationformGenok.doc

E-mail application form/CV to: biosafety10@genok.org

Contact information – GenØk:

E-mail to the biosafety team : biosafety10@genok.org

Phone: +47 77 64 55 46
Fax: +47 77 64 61 00
Web: english.genok.org

Further information about ODA-countries: www.oecd.org/dac/stats/daclist

Educational student loan schemes offered by Banks in Sri Lanka

KalanaTennakoon — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:06:18 +0000

In Sri Lanka currently some private banks and few state banks offer student loans. Out of these Sampath Bank Pvt Ltd,. is a leader in Student Loan market in Sri Lanka. They offer a comprehensive loan programme for Sri Lankan students.

This Educational Student Loan Programme facilitates for courses are offered by following institutes

Manipal University degree programme, India
Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM)
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA-UK)
Institute of Personal Management (IPM)
Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura(PIM)
Royal Institute of Colombo(RIC)
Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT)

General requirements for applying Student Loans

The applicants should be citizens of Sri Lanka. Applicants should provide a confirmation letter/ an eligibility letter or registration documents from the relevant institute. For all courses other than Manipal University Degree Programme, Sampath Bank only finance 75% of total cost. Applicants have to bear the rest 25%. It is also required to successful completion of 1^st semester/ 1^st level of the course in order to eligible for total loan amount. You should also provide documentary evidence on repayment capacity together with two guarantors. When the applicant is not employed or the income drawn is not sufficient to meet the installment, parents / guardian can be the co bearers of the loan. Applicants have to provide salary particulars or income tax documents of parents or the student himself. The current interest rate for Educational Student loans is 22% p.a.

Manipal University degree programme, India

It is open for all students who are eligible to follow the MBA / MSc IT in University of Manipal Sri Lanka branch. Sampath Bank provides 100% of course fee and registration fee also. Repayment period is 4 years.

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM)

All registered and new students who are eligible to follow SLIM / MBA programme can apply for this loan scheme. Applicants should be below 50 years of age. Maximum loan amount would be Rs 400,000. There’s a 3 year repayment period available.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA-UK)

All registered and new students who are eligible to follow CIMA examinations can apply for this loan. Loans are provided for registration fee, subscription fee, exam fees and tuition fees. Applicants have 5 year payback period.

Institute of Personal Management (IPM)

All registered and new students who wish to apply for Master of Management in HR offered by the Institute of Personal Management (IPM) in collaboration with University of Southern Queensland (USQ), Australia and Diploma in Professional studies in HRM by IPM can apply for this loan programme. For Masters maximum loan amount would be Rs500,000/- with a repayment period of 3 years and for professional studies Rs80,000/- with 2 year repayment period. Applicants shoud have a savings or current account with Sampath Bank.

Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (PIM)

All students who are eligible to follow MBA Programmes at the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) affiliated to the University of Sri – Jayewardenepura are eligible for this loan scheme. Applicants should be less than 50 years of age and have to provide details of initial payments to the institute. Repayment period is 3 years. They should also have a savings or current account with Sampath Bank.

Royal Institute of Colombo(RIC)

Students who are eligible for degree programmes of royal Institute can apply for this loan. The amount could go up to a maximum of 75% of the total course fee or Rs300,000.00 whichever is lower. Repayment period is 3 years.

Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT)

Applicants should be eligible to follow a degree programme of IIT and shoul provide confirmation documents from the institute. The amount could go up to a maximum of 75% of the total course fee or Rs300,000.00 whichever is lower. However this can go up to Rs1,000,000/- if applicant mortgage the loan against a property. Repayment period is 3-5 years.

For further information on Educational Student Loans you can contact Sampath Bank on 011-2303050 or visit your nearest branch.
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ADB – Japan Scholarship Program for postgraduate degrees

Hiran — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:23:58 +0000

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) – Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) wasestablished in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.

It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.

Scholarship
The ADB-JSP provides

full tuition fees
a monthly subsistence and housing allowance
an allowance for books and instructional materials
medical insurance
travel expenses
For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation.
In special circumstances computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

Programs covered by the ADB-JSP
Programs covered by the ADB-JSP are postgraduate studies in

economics
management
health
education
agriculture
environment
natural resource management
science and technology
other development-related fields

Duration of the scholarship award?
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.

Deadline for submission
Send applications for scholarships at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.

Eligibility Country

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region. The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

List of Academic Institutions

Crawford School of Economics and Government (National Centre for Development Studies)/The Australian National University GPO Box 4, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia(Attn: Liaison Officer)

Field of Study: Master/Doctorate in

International and Development Economics
Public Policy (Development Administration)
Environmental Management & Development
Infrastructure Management

Contact:Ms. Billie Headon Director, Student Recruitment, Alumni and Scholarships E-mail: billie.headon@anu.edu.au

The University of Melbourne Parkville Victoria, 3010 Australia (Attn: Melbourne Scholarships Office)

Masters by Coursework in

Business Administration
Commerce
Commerce (specializing in Economics or Finance)
Engineering
International Business
Public Health
Agribusiness, Agricultural Sciences, and Forest Science

Contact: Ms. Naomi Taguchi, Postgraduate Scholarships OfficerMelbourne Scholarships Office Website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/gradcoursework/international/adb.html

The University of Sydney The International Office Sydney, 2006, Australia (Attn: International Scholarships Officer)

Master/Doctorate in Economics
Master of Commerce or International Business
Master of Transport Management
Master of International Public Health
Master in Engineering Studies

Contact: Margaret O’Byrne Deputy Director (Government & Student Relations) International ScholarshipsE-mail: infoschol@io.usyd.edu.au

The University of Hong KongPokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China(Attn: Administrative Assistant, Research Services Section, Registry)

Master of Science in Urban Planning
Master of Science in Urban Design

Contact: Mrs. Beckie Kwok Administrative Assistant Research Services, Registry, E-mail: rss@reg.hku.hk

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110 016 India(Attn: The Registrar)

Master of Technology

Contact: Mr. K.P. SinghDeputy Registrar (PGS&R)E-mail: drpgsr@admin.iitd.ac.in

International University of JapanGraduate School Of International Relations777 Kokusai-cho, Minami Uonuma-shiNiigata-ken 949-7277, Japan(Attn: Office of GSIR)

Master in International Development
Master in International Relations
Master in Business Administration
Master in e-Business Management

Contact: Mr. Ichiro AbeDeputy Manager Office of Student ServicesE-mail: iabe@iuj.ac.jp, admgsir@iuj.ac.jp or admgsim@iuj.ac.jp

International Graduate Program on Advanced Science and Technology, Keio University3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku,Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken 223-8522, Japan (Attn: Chairman, Committee for International Affairs)

International Graduate Program on Advanced Science and Technology

Nano-Science Program
Electronics and Photonics Program
Mechanics and Manufacturing Program
Computer Science and Communication Technology Program
Environment and Multi-Scare Dynamics Program
Biomedical Engineering Program

Contact: Prof. Kohei Itoh Chairman Committee for International Affairs, Faculty of Science and TechnologyE-mail: yg-international@adst.keio.ac.jp

Graduate School of International Development, Nagoya UniversityFuro-cho Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan(Attn: Dean, Graduate School of International Development)

Master in International Development
Master in International Cooperation Studies

Contact: Mr. Akihiro AsakawaInternational Student Advisor Graduate School of International DevelopmentE-mail: adb@gsid.nagoya-u.ac.jp

National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies 7-22-1 Roppongi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 106-8677 Japan(Attn: Admissions Office)

Master/Doctorate in

Policy Studies
Policy Analysis
Public Policy
Public Administration

Contact: Mr. Kiyomi Tanabe Manager, Academic and Student Affairs Division E-mail:mailto:admissions@grips.ac.jp

Graduate School of EconomicsRitsumeikan University1-1-1 Nojihigashi, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-8577 Japan (Attn: Manager, Office of International Education at Biwako Kusatsu Campus)

Master in Economics

Contact: Mr. Mitsuru HitomiAdministrative Manager, Office of International Education at Biwako Kusatsu Campus E-mail: kokusai@st.ritsumei.ac.jp

Saitama University255 Shimo-Okubo, Sakura-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama 338-8570, Japan (Attn: The Registrar, The Foreign Student Office) Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Master/Doctorate in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Contact: Ms. Naoko NakasoneAdministrative Assistant Foreign Student OfficeE-mail: fso@sun.civil.saitama-u.ac.jp

University of Tokyo7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo 113-8656, Japan(Attn: Foreign Student Office)

Master/Doctorate in Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Development

Contact: Prof. Takeshi IshiharaProfessor of Civil Engineering & Foreign Student OfficerE-mail: fso@civil.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Department of Civil Engineering

Master/Doctorate in Urban Engineering

Contact: Prof. Tetsuo KidokoroAssociate Professor & Foreign Student Offcer Department of Urban EngineeringE-mail: fso@civil.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Department of Urban EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering

Master/Doctorate in Environment Studies
Master/Doctorate in International Studies
Master in Sustainability Science

Contact: Prof. Masahiko KunishimaProfessor & Foreign Student OfficerThe Institute of Environmental Studies E-mail: fso@k.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Institute of Environmental Studies

Master/Doctorate in Public Health (International Health)

Contact: Prof. Masamine JimbaProfessor, Department of International Cummunity Health,School of International Health,Graduate School of MedicineE-mail: adb@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp

The University of Auckland

Master in International Business
Master of Commerce (International Business)
Master of Arts (Development Studies)
Master of Science (Environmental Science)
Master/Doctorate in Engineering
Master of Public Health

Contact: Ms. Rita Fatialofa-PatoloInternational Scholarships CoordinatorNZ Australia Pacific RegionInternational OfficeE-mail: int-questions@auckland.ac.nz