07 October 2010

Experience about Korea and WSK………

Start of this year, I was selected for scholarship through KOICA in KDI school or Public Policy & Management, my field of study is Masters in Public Policy. I am working with Government of Pakistan as public official. Korea is new country for me regarding the culture, values, tradition, life style and weather, I was little bit upset but when I came in Korea start life with help of KOICA, KDI and WSK. First week I spent in KOICA office and we visited different places in Seoul and enjoy the first step of life in Korea. KOICA and KDI School is a very efficient, they provide all facilities of life. Students feel free, relax and enjoy the life in real term. KOICA facilitate us just like a mother.

One day I received the e-mail from WSK for registration of 3rd batch. I applied and selected. Members of WSK from a numbers of different countries, that is diversify culture. We lean very much about various nations and cultures. WSK provide us a numerous opportunities to explore the Korea and Korean culture, tradition, norms, values, food and rural life. We enjoy the life and events in real sense and gain experience about the Korea. Some time we participate in cultural events. The best and prominent thing is, team of WSK arrange mostly event out of Seoul (different cities) due to this we also enjoy the life out of Seoul. WSK management staff provides us very good facilities and arrangements. At the end I want to ask special thanks (slam) with best regard to WSK, KOICA and KDI for all efforts that is made for us.

Zeeshan Muhammad
Zee_1002000@yahoo.com
KDI School of Public Policy & Management
Seoul, South Korea

Recruiting the 4th Batch of WSK (Click here for detail)

Recruiting the 4th Batch of WSK

The Council will soon begin recruiting the 4th batch of WSK.

If you have friends who might be interested in joining the program, please introduce them to the following web page which contains information on how to apply.

http://www.koreabrand.net/en/show/show_event_view.do?EVENT_SEQ=11&CATE_CD=0046

It will be great to have many of your friends also be part of our program!

2. Evaluation of the 3rd Batch

We have been steadily following your blogs for the past months since you joined our program.

I could see some of you have been putting a lot of commitment and efforts in your blogs; posting interesting articles, photos, videos, our WSK newsletters. I was very much impressed and pleased.

We are going to select 10 best bloggers based upon our evaluations.

As you were informed in the orientation session, both the quality and quantity of your blogging activity as well as off-line participation will be taken into account.

And the winners will receive according prizes. (Grand Prize will be a roundtrip flight ticket to your home country. Other prizes will include digital cameras, MP3 players and others.)

So dear 3rd batch, show us some good last spurt!

Thank you.


1. 4기 모집

국가브랜드위원회가 곧 WSK 4기 멤버 모집을 시작할 예정입니다.

신청접수 방법은 다음의 웹사이트에서 확인할 수 있으니, 관심 있는 친구들에게 많은 소개 부탁드립니다.

http://www.koreabrand.net/en/show/show_event_view.do?EVENT_SEQ=11&CATE_CD=0046


2. 3기 블로그 평가

지난 몇 달간 3기 학생 여러분의 블로그를 정기적으로 방문하여 지켜보았습니다.

일부 학생들은 흥미로운 글, 사진, 비디오, WSK 뉴스레터 등을 꾸준히 포스팅하는 등 성실하고 훌륭한 블로그 활동을 해주고 있습니다.

10월 동안 최종적 평가를 하여 총 10명의 우수 블로거를 선정할 계획입니다. 오리엔테이션 세션때 설명드렸듯 평가에 있어서는 블로그 포스팅의 질과 양, 그리고 오프라인 활동에의 참여도 등을 고려할 것입니다.

대상을 수상하게 되는 학생은 모국으로의 왕복항공권을 수여받게 될 것이고, 다른 상품들은 디지털카메라, MP3플레이어 등이 있을 것입니다.

그러니 3기 학생 여러분들의 블로그 활동에 마지막 박차를 가해 주세요!

고맙습니다.

Scholarships and Funding News for International Students (Click here for detail)

Here is the latest newsletter from Pkstudents containing the updated news about funding and scholarship opportunities, which we hope are useful for you and your friends.

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IFUW International Fellowships and Grants 2011/2012
The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) offers a limited number of international fellowships and grants to women graduates for postgraduate research, study and training. IFUW's 2011/2012 competition is now open.

Deadline: 1 Oct 2010

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SCHOLARSHIPS under the SAARC Chair, Fellowship and Scholarship Scheme
The University Grants Commission of Bangladesh has offered scholarships for 01 SAARC Chair, 04 SAARC Fellowships and 10 SAARC Scholarships to SAARC Member States under the SAARC Chair, Fellowship and Scholarship Scheme, tenable in Bangladesh.

Deadline: 31 Dec 2010


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Reach Oxford scholarships
Oxford colleges offer Reach Oxford scholarships (formerly Oxford Student Scholarships) to students from developing countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because equivalent educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries.

Deadline: 26 Feb 2011

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2010-2011 International Student Ambassador Scholarships
International Student Ambassador Scholarships are awarded to students with exceptional leadership qualities and a desire to positively represent both their home country and Iowa State University to prospective students.
Deadline: April 1 (fall & summer entry)

October 1 (spring entry)

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British Government’s British Chevening Scholarship for Pakistan 2011
The British Government’s British Chevening Scholarship, are the most prestigious awards available to international students for study in the United Kingdom. They enable future leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers from around the world to become familiar with the UK, to gain new skills, or update current professional skills.

Deadline: To be declared in August 2010


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2011 FULBRIGHT Scholar Program

The United States Education Foundation in Pakistan invites applications for the Fulbright Scholar Program. The program seeks to improve mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of Pakistan through academic and cultural exchange.

Deadline: 20 October 2010

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DAAD Humboldt Research Fellowships
Humboldt Research Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers are the instrument with which the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables highly-qualified scientists and scholars from abroad.

Deadline: Open all year

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DAAD Conflict Studies and Management Programme

The CSMP is a new programme implemented by the ‘Willy Brandt School of Public Policy’ in Erfurt (Brandt School) and the ‘German Academic Exchange Service’ (DAAD).

Deadline: Summer term 2011: Deadline 1 October 2010
Winter term 2011/2012: Deadline 1 April 2011

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AstroMundus programme
AstroMundus is a 2-years Erasmus Mundus Masters Course ( 120 ECTS) in Astronomy and Astrophysics offered by a consortium of 5 partner universities in 4 different countries: Austria, Italy, Germany, and Serbia.

Deadline: 30 November 2010

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Split Phd and Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme in France

The Higher Education Commission and the French Embassy in Pakistan aim to help the development of cooperation between French and Pakistani scientific organisations, engaged in R&D programs of all the scientific and technology fields.

Deadline: 31 December 2010

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Endeavour Postgraduate Awards, Australia 2010-11
The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards / scholarships provide financial support for international students for up to 3.5 years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.

Deadline : Second Round = opens on Monday 1 Dec 2010 and closes on on Sunday 31 Jan 2011.

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ADB - Japan Scholarship Program, Australia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Scholarships, funded by the government of Japan, provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.

Deadline: 31 Aug for Semester 1 and 15 Feb for Semester 2
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International Master Eramus Mundus Scholarships in Management of IT (IMMIT)
The Erasmus Mundus programme: International Master in Management of IT (IMMIT), is jointly offered by IAE Aix Graduate School of Management, Université Paul Cezanne Aix-Marseille III (France), Turku University (Finland) and Tilburg University (The Netherlands).
Deadline : 15 Jan 2011

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Fellowships @ The Wilson Center 2011-2012
The Center awards approximately 20-25 residential fellowships annually to individuals with outstanding project proposals in a broad range of the social sciences and humanities on national and/or international issues.

Deadline: 01 Oct 2010

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Mrs JH McKeown Undergraduate Scholarship, University Of Oxford
Trinity College will next be offering the Mrs J H McKeown Scholarship, for an overseas student reading for an undergraduate degree of the University of Oxford, preferably in one of the sciences, in October 2012.

Deadline: Oct 2011


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Master Scholarship in Economics / Public Policy Management in Japan (2011-2013)
Program in Economic and Public Policy Management (PEPPM) in Tsukuba University, Japan has just started the recruitment of scholarship candidates for the next cohort starting from April 2011.


Deadline:See details


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Clarendon Scholarships
Clarendon Scholarships can be held at any college of the University. However, around half of all colleges offer awards linked to the Clarendon Fund each year and in these cases scholars are offered a combined Clarendon-College Scholarship tenable only at the college offering the linked award.


Deadline: January 2011


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Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme (LExS)
These scholarships (Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme) are open to non-EU/EEA international students enrolling in a Leiden University master's degree programme starting February 2011 ( All MA, MSc and LL.M programmes).

Deadline : 01 Oct 2010

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Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships

The Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships ("Scholarships") were established from donations received from the Lee Foundation and are the University's most prestigious scholarship awards for graduate students.

Deadline: 15 November 2010

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Swiss Government Scholarships

A complete dossier requires a tutoring agreement signed by a professor from the University of Bern. To obtain this, candidates are required to present their study programme or research project to a suitable professor at their host university (i.e., the University of Bern), together with their application for the above-mentioned agreement. The professor is free to accept or refuse candidates.

Deadline: See details
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International Master in Management of IT (IMMIT) Scholarships

International Master in Management of IT (IMMIT) is jointly offered by IAE Aix Graduate School of Management, Université Paul Cezanne Aix-Marseille III (France), Turku University (Finland) and Tilburg University (The Netherlands).

Deadline: 15 Jan 2011

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The Global Fund for Women

The Global Fund for Women supports women's groups that advance the human rights of women and girls. We strengthen women's right groups based outside the United States by providing small, flexible, and timely grants ranging from $500 to $30,000 for operating and program expenses. We value local expertise and believe that women themselves know best how to determine their needs and propose solutions for lasting change.

Deadline: See details
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Commonwealth Scholarships for PhD, Split Site PhD and Post Doctoral Fellowships, Tenable in UK in 2011



The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is one of the oldest and most prestigious schemes of its kind in the world. It was established at the first Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers in 1959. Over 25,000 Commonwealth citizens have held awards - many going on to reach the very highest levels of their profession.

Deadline: 20 Oct 2010
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Split Phd and Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme in France

The Higher Education Commission and the French Embassy in Pakistan aim to help the development of cooperation between French and Pakistani scientific organisations, engaged in R&D programs of all the scientific and technology fields.

Deadline: 31 Dec 2010
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Melbourne Global Scholarships

Dependent upon funding. Usually approximately 30-40 scholarships are awarded to Study Abroad students and approximately 150 are awarded to Exchange students.

Deadline: 6 weeks before departure
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The Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships 2011-2012

The Foundation accepts applications from countries where it has branches, affiliates or other AKDN agencies which can help with processing applications and interviewing applicants. At present, these are Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar, France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada.

Deadline: Starting January 2011
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INTO University of East Anglia Foundation Science Scholarships

The University of East Anglia Faculty of Arts & Humanities and INTO University of East Anglia invites applications for the University of East Anglia, Faculty of Arts & Humanities Foundation Scholarships valued at £ 10,500 over 2 years.

Deadline: 19 Nov 2010
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Commonwealth Scholarships for PhD, Split Site PhD and Post Doctoral Fellowships, Tenable in UK in 2011

The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is one of the oldest and most prestigious schemes of its kind in the world. It was established at the first Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers in 1959. Over 25,000 Commonwealth citizens have held awards - many going on to reach the very highest levels of their profession.

Deadline: 20 October 2010

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Postdoctoral fellowship from Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research & Technology (SMART)

We are recruiting postdocs for projects within the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research & Technology (SMART), Future Urban Mobility (FM) IRG, to be supervised by NTU and MIT faculty. The Future Urban Mobility (FM) Interdisciplinary Research Group is the fourth and most recent IRG established within the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART). The FM IRG's activities began officially on July 1, 2010.

Deadline: See details

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2011-12 Scholarships for International Students at Colby-Sawyer College, USA

International Students are eligible for need-based and merit-based financial aid, and are encouraged to apply. At Colby-Sawyer we strive to acknowledge the abilities and accomplishments of our students. Through a variety of scholarships and awards, the college recognizes academic achievement, community service and leadership experience.

Deadline: See details

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International Research Support Initiative Program, Higher Education Commission of Pakistan

Higher Education Commission of Pakistan is offering this six month research fellowship abroad to full time PhD students enrolled in Pakistan to enhance their research capabilities. It is of utmost importance that the doctoral studies carried out in Pakistan are of a standard that is at par with any international reputed institution.

Deadline: Open all year
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Endeavour Awards 2011 Round 2

Through the Endeavour Awards, the Australian Government provides opportunities for high achieving international students, researchers and professionals to undertake short or long term study, research and professional development in Australia in a broad range of disciplines.

Deadline: To be announced
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Partial Support for PhD Studies Abroad, Higher Education Commission of Pakistan

HEC has launched a scheme to provide partial financial support to an approximate number of 50 teachers/researchers of public sector universities / degree awarding instillations as well as other Pakistani students who are in the final stages of their (respective) Ph. D. studies abroad.

Deadline: Open all year
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UNU-IAS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, 2011


Since October 2000, UNU-IAS offers Postdoctoral Fellowships for recent PhD graduates to provide them the opportunity to put the knowledge and expertise acquired during their doctoral research to practical policy-relevant use. So far, nearly 40 fellows from some 20 countries have passed through the Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme. Of those completing the programme about one third have been women, and developing country participants have outnumbered developed country participants.

The deadline for application for the 2011 Fellowships will be announced in December 2010.


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2011 Mexican Government Scholarship Program for Foreign Students, Mexico

The scholarships are granted for specialization, master’s, Ph.D., and medical specialization courses as well as for postgraduate-level research, postdoctoral stays, postgraduate mobility programs, artistic creation residences, high-level conferences, residences for Mexicanist researchers, residences for media collaborators, and special chairs for visiting professors.

Deadline: 15 Oct 2010
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Fulbright Scholar Program 2011

The United States Education Foundation in Pakistan invites applications for the Fulbright Scholar Program. The program seeks to improve mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of Pakistan through academic and cultural exchange.

Deadline: 20 October 2010

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JCR 2011 International Scholarship,Japan

The Japan College of Rheumatology (JCR) will provide a grant to attend the 55th Annual General Assembly and Scientific Meeting of the Japan College of Rheumatology (JCR2011) and the 20th international Rheumatology Symposium in Tokyo on April 24-27 2011.

Deadline: 15 November 2010

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