1. How to Apply for Scholarship By Chanroeun Pa Ph.D Candidate & IPRS Scholar, Charles Sturt University Director, Cambodian Centre for Applied Philosophy and Ethics chanroeunkh@gmail.com www.cambosastra.orgwww.cambosastra.org | www.ctlink.netwww.ctlink.net 14 September 2012 1

2. Outline 1. What is Scholarship? 2. Types of Scholarship 3. Levels of Scholarship 4. Scholarship for Cambodia 5. Where Can I find Scholarship Info? 6. Main Scholarship Requirements 7. Process of Scholarship Application 2

3. What is Scholarship? Scholarship is a grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement. 3

4. Why Scholarship? Scholarship/ Academia Assist less privilege students Cooperation & Development What will you get from scholarship? Knowledge Skills Experiences Promoting one’s own culture 4

5. E.g. Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) Benefits 1. Full tuition fees. 2. Return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route. 3. Establishment allowance—a once only payment of A$5,000 as a contribution towards as accommodation expenses, text books, study materials. 4. Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by AusAID. From 1 January 2012, CLE payable to Scholars studying under an ADS is A$28,000 per year. 5. Introductory Academic Program (IAP)—a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia. 6. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)—provided to cover the student's basic medical costs (with the exception of pre existing conditions). 7. Pre-course English (PCE) fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training. 8. Supplementary Academic Support may be available to ensure a Scholar's academic success or enhance their academic experience. 9. Fieldwork (for research students only)—may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia. 5

6. 2. Types of Scholarship 1. Government 2. Private 3. Foundation & NGO 4. Each University Scholarship 6

7. Scholarship Partial Scholarship (Either school fee or living allowance plus other benefits) Full Scholarship (Both school fee and living allowance plus other benefits) 7

8. 3. Classification of Scholarships 1. Short Training Course/ Fellowship 2. Undergraduate Scholarship 3. Postgraduate ( Master & Ph.D. Scholarship) 8

9. 4. Scholarship for Cambodia ASEAN ◦ Singapore (e.g. ASEAN Undergrad Scholarship) ◦ Thailand (e.g. SCG Foundation Scholarship) ◦ Malaysia (e.g. PETRONAS Scholarship) ◦ Philippines ◦ Vietnam ◦ Laos ◦ Brunei ◦ Myanmar 9

10. Europe ◦ France (e.g. French Embassy Scholarship) ◦ England (e.g. Chevening Scholarships)Chevening Scholarships ◦ Germany (e.g. The Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship) ◦ Netherland (e.g. Netherland Gov’t Scholarship) ◦ Sweden (e.g. Swedish Gov’t Scholarship) ◦ Others… 10

11. Asia Pacific … ◦ China (e.g. Chinese Gov’t Scholarship Program) ◦ Japan (e.g. Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships, ADB Japan ◦ Korea (e.g. Korean Gov’t Scholarship Program) ◦ US (e.g. Fulbright) ◦ Canada (e.g. CIDA scholarship) ◦ New Zealand (e.g. NZDS) ◦ Australia (e.g. ADS, ALA, Endeavour…) ◦ Others 11

12. Australian Scholarships - Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/pages/studyin.aspx - Australian Leadership Award (ALA) http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/pages/ala.aspx http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/pages/ala.aspx - Endeavour Scholarship & Fellowship http://www.deewr.gov.au/International/EndeavourAwards/Pages/ Home.aspx - International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) http://www.innovation.gov.au/Research/ResearchBlockGrants /Pages/InternationalPostgraduateResearchScholarships.aspx http://www.innovation.gov.au/Research/ResearchBlockGrants /Pages/InternationalPostgraduateResearchScholarships.aspx - Details for ADS and ALA are available at IDP Phnom Penh http://www.cambodia.idp.com/scholarships/scholarships %20home.aspx http://www.cambodia.idp.com/scholarships/scholarships %20home.aspx 12

13. Some Scholarships from Australian Universities Charles Sturt University ◦ http://www.csu.edu.au/scholarships/ http://www.csu.edu.au/scholarships/ Australian National University ◦ www.anu.edu.au/scholarships/ www.anu.edu.au/scholarships/ Melbourne University ◦ http://services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/ http://services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/ Monash University ◦ www.monash.edu.au/study/scholarships/ www.monash.edu.au/study/scholarships/ University of Sydney ◦ www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/ www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/ Other more than 100 scholarship links http://www.cambosastra.org/?page_id=2436 http://www.cambosastra.org/?page_id=2436 13

14. Priority Sectors 1. Agriculture & Rural Development 2. Health 3. Infrastructure 4. Law & Justice 5. Public Financial Management 6. Gender & Equity 7. Education 8. Aid Effectiveness 9. Disability & Child Protection 14

15. 5.Where Can I find Scholarship Info? 1. Scholarship Office (Ministry of Education Youth and Sports) 2. Each Embassy Billboard 3. Newspaper/ Magazine 4. Radio/ Television 5. Cambodian Education Resource Centre (CAMBOSASTRA) www.cambosastra.orgwww.cambosastra.org 6. Facebook and other Social Network webs 7. Other websites & Google Search 15

16. 6. Main Scholarship Requirements 1. Criteria satisfy the admission of each institution (recognized degree, good transcript [GPA>3.7] 2. Cambodian National (Age between 18 and 42 years old) 3. Have appropriate background 4. Committed to the development of Cambodia 16

17. Scholarship Requirements (Cont.’) 5. English Proficiency (IELT >6.5 or TOEFL >550) 6. Qualified Student 7. Good Communication Skills 8. Willing to learn new things and contribute to the development of Cambodia and community 17

18. 7. Process of Scholarship Application Scholarship Scholarship Administrator University 18 For ADS and ALA, Please contact IDP Phnom Penh http://www.cambodia.idp.com/scholarships/scholarships%20ho me.aspx http://www.cambodia.idp.com/scholarships/scholarships%20ho me.aspx

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