FULL SCHOLARSHIPS

THE INDONESIAN YOUNG LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
The Indonesian Young Leaders Programme is a scholarship programme from 2006 until 2011 – which strives to enhance Indonesia's future leadership by upgrading –present and future- human resources of institutions of higher Islamic education. The Programme consist of two strongly linked and mutually reinforcing instruments: 1.International Conference and 2.Education and training (Upgrading Courses, MA and PhD).
Selection Criteria:
Target Group : Bachelor
Purpose : Study
Field of Study : Islamic Studies
Eligible Candidates :
- Be an Indonesian National
- Have a S1 degree from either a state sponsored or non state sponsored University
- Have a background in Islamic Studies
- Willing to take part in the Programme fulltime for the complete duration of the scholarship.
- Have a high level of English Proficiency (TOEFL550, after pre departure English training)
- Be in good health
- Not be above the age of 40 years (men) or 45 years (women) on the application deadline
Upgrading Courses
Thirty fellowships will be made available for students or staff who have obtained their BA in a field other than Islamic Studies at one of the state sponsored Islamic Universities or institutions of higher education. Based on the field studied during the BA programme a suitable upgrading course will be drafted. The students can take part in course offered within the framework of the MA in Islamic Studies in Islamic Studies at Leiden University or course offered at other Universities and Institutes in the Netherlands.

Grant Information:
Grant award period : up to six months and are tailor made.
Closing date : 15 September, 15 December, 15 March and 15 June

MA COURSE
In Sum,, 30 MA fellowships will be made available and allotted to the Islamic studies programme in Leiden over the course of five years. The focus of this MA programme is on research methodology and consist of both classical disciplines and social science. It aims to equip students with a critical attitude and the necessary intellectual instruments to analyze societal and religious issues.
Grant Information:
Grant award period : 18 months
Closing date :still has not been decided yet for the next batch

PhD
In sum,15 PhD scholarship will be made available for Indonesian students to undertake a four year long PhD programme at a Dutch University:8 within the realm of Islamic Studies, 7 within other disciplines.
Selection Criteria:
Target Group : Master’s degree
Purpose : Study
Field of Study : Islamic Studies
Eligible Candidates:
· Be an Indonesian National
· Have a S2 degree from either a state sponsored or non state sponsored Islamic Indonesian University
· Willing to take part in the programme fulltime for the complete duration of the programme, four years
· Have a high level of English proficiency (TOEFL550)
· Be in good health
· Not be above the age of 40 years (men) or 45 years (women) on the application deadline

Grant Information:
Grant award period : 48 months(4 years)
Closing date : 15 May. Please submit your application electronically as well as by regular mail.

Application procedure and more information, please contact:
Indonesia's Young Leaders Programme
Projects Division, Leiden University
P.O Box 9515
2300 RA Leiden
The Netherlands
T +31-71-5274139 F +31-71-5274162
Indonesianyoungleaders@let.leidenuniv.nl/
m.van.amersfoot@let.leidenuniv.nl
www.indonesianyoungleaders.org
or
Netherlands Education Support Office (NESO) Indonesia
Menara Jamsostek 20th floor
Jl.Gatot Subroto no 38 Jakarta12710, Indonesia
T +62-21-5290 2172 F +62-21-5290 2173
www.nesoindonesia.or.id

[France] MA in Advanced European and International Studies at Institut Européen des Hautes Etudes Internationales

Applications for Master in Advanced European and International Studies (M.A.E.I.S.) at Institut Européen des Hautes Etudes Internationales (Nice/France) in cooperation with Istanbul Bilgi University is open!The Master Program offers the unique opportunity to learn Europe "in Europe" and develop perspectives for Europe`s future. The programme includes semesters in Istanbul, Nice and Berlin and guarantees an international education with an excellent academic staff and environment.Location: Istanbul, Nice, Berlin, PoznanDuration: 9 months (From October to July)In any case, applications and especially request for financial aid should reach the I.EH.E.I. as early as possible in order to be considered under the best conditions.Deadline for Master Applications:The deadline for applications is on June 30th, 2009.Curriculum Highlights: Students who successfully complete the program acquire 60 ECTS credits. In addition to the stays in Istanbul, Nice, Berlin, the Institute offers a study trip to European and international organizations in Geneva, Strasbourg, and Brussels.Program Value: The program is taught by academics from various European countries, as well as experts from research institutions and international organizations. Over the last years, the Institute has graduated 5000 students coming from more than 80 different countries, having offered them many scholarship opportunities.Subject Areas: International Relations, European Integration, Democracy and Society, Federalism.This program is supported by the European Uni0n.For more information, you are welcome to consult our web site at:http://www.iehei.orgPlease address further requests to:Students Service10 avenue des Fleurs06000 NICE - FranceEmail : melanie.hobaoloc@cife.euphone: +33 (0)4 93 97 93 70 - Fax : +33 (0)4 93 97 93 71Centre International de Formation EuropéenneInstitut Européen des Hautes Etudes Internationales10 avenue des FleursF – 06000 Nicehttp://www.iehei.org

JAPAN/WORLD BANK GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION 2009/2010
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program Application 2009-2010
The government of Japan and the World bank invite applications from mid-career professionals in developing countries for The Joint Japan/World bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP). The application deadline for the program is March 31st, 2009.
The program supports studies at the master’s degree level in fields related to development at universities in World Bank member countries.
In 2009, the Program collaborates with 41 higher education institutions worldwide and candidates are encouraged to apply to one of these institutions. Applications to other higher education institutions will also be considered.
The Program covers full tuition, the cost of basic medical and accident insurance, a monthly subsistence allowance and economy air travel.
Application form, information about eligibility and the application procedure are available on the World Bank Scholarships Program Web Site at www.worldbank.org/scholarships. Completed application packages must be received by March 31st, 2009. The awards will be announced in June 2009.
Correspondence and information requests may be sent to:
The World BankJoint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship ProgramMSN J2-2041818 H St. NWWashington DC, 20433, USAemail: jjwbgsp@worldbank.orgfax: (202) 522-4036
Scholarship regitstration at:http://info.worldbank.org/etools/wbisp/appl_08/index.html

QATAR SCHOLARSHIP

QATAR; MASTER-DIPLOMA SCHOLARSHIP STUDYING ISLAM 20095Feb2009 Filed under: Uncategorized Author: Free Scholarship
Are you interested in learning more about Islam? Have you been searching for a golden opportunity to do so?Well, I’d like to inform you of the following…The Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS) is offering full-scholarships for the following programs:1. Master of Arts in Islamic Studies with a specialization in Contemporary Fiqh2. Master of Arts in Islamic Studies with a specialization in Religions and Contemporary thought3. Master of Arts in Public Policy in Islam4. Master of Science in Islamic Finance5. Diploma in Islamic Finance6. Diploma in Islamic StudiesNote: only the first two programs require a bachelors of religious studies as a pre-requisiteScholarships include tuition, housing etc. for international studentsDeadline for applying: 31 March, 09Deadline for submitting language results (TOEFL & Arabic test): 13 August, 09Please visit the website for the admissions and scholarship forms and for further details.Contact Information:Admissions OfficeQatar Faculty of Islamic StudiesP.O Box 34110Doha, QatarPhone: +974 4546560 / +974 4546559email: nalmerikhi@qfis. edu.qawebsite: http://www.qfis. edu.qa