Master in Public Administration Scholarship

Master in Public Administration Scholarship

the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP)
at
the National University of Singapore (NUS)

The 1-year Master in Public Administration (MPA) programme provides an intensive, interdisciplinary course of study for experienced professionals who wish to acquire new knowledge and skills to enhance their leadership and managerial capabilities. This innovative programme can be taken full-time or part-time.

Taught by expert faculty using a problem-based learning approach and real-world case studies, MPA students learn to apply the techniques of policy analysis and programme evaluation to resolve complex multi-dimensional policy challenges, as well as sharpen their leadership and communication skills. The School also conducts an active programme of seminars and public lectures by political, not-for-profit and business leaders to enable all students to complement their formal learning with the opportunity to interact with distinguished individuals who are shaping the future.

The MPA class comprises approximately 60 accomplished and motivated individuals who bring with them a wealth of diverse experiences to enhance the classroom learning experience. Students come from many different countries – from Southeast Asia, South Asia, East Asia and the Pacific and Africa. They work in a variety of sectors such as finance, trade, education, media, health, transport, housing, foreign affairs and development. Despite their short time together, or perhaps because of the shared experience of learning and working under tremendous pressure, MPA students forge an enduring international network of professional and personal contacts.
The School expects its MPA graduates to serve in a wide range of middle- to senior-level positions in the government, non-profit organisations, international organisations and the private sector.

Scholarships

The scholarships below are offered on a competitive basis. Applicants must have good academic and professional records. They must also have demonstrated leadership and a desire to contribute to public service. Not all the awards will be made unless thereare candidates of sufficient merit. Scholars may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship or award without the prior approval of the School.There is no bond or obligation for the scholar to be employed by NUS or in Singapore, except for the Lien Foundation scholarship.

Note 1: The following items are covered by the terms of the relevant scholarships:

• A monthly stipend throughout the period of the award

• A one-time book allowance

• A one-time settling-in allowance

• Shared housing

• Tuition, health insurance, examination and other approved fees

• Cost of travel from home country to Singapore on award of the scholarship

• Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on graduation

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Graduate Scholarship
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Graduate Scholarship is available to full-time students who have demonstrated leadership and a desire to contribute to public service. It is available to all nationalities except Singapore citizens and permanent residents. Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship.

CapitaLand LKYSPP Scholarship

The CapitaLand LKYSPP Scholarship is available to full-time students who are citizens of ASEAN countries (except Singapore), India or the People’s Republic of China. Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship.

For more information about CapitaLand Limited and this Scholarship, please viewhttp://www.capitaland.com/en/AboutCapitaLand/Scholarships/Scholarship1.htm

Hefner Scholarship

The Hefner Scholarship is available to full-time students who are citizens of the People’s Republic of China or the United States of America. Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship.

Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service Leaders

The Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service Leaders aims to groom talent, build capability in the social service sector and develop outstanding leaders to serve the community. It is available to full-time and part-time students who are Singapore citizens or permanent residents.

The Scholarship provides for:

• A monthly allowance (for full-time candidates only) throughout the period of the award

• A one-time book allowance

• Tuition, health insurance, examination and other approved fees

For more information about the scholarship and to obtain the application form, please go to www.ncss.org.sg/lien

Papua

Papua New Guinea Simbu Province Government - LKYSPP Scholarship

The Papua New Guinea Simbu Province Government and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy offer a joint scholarship to students who are recommended by the Simbu Province Government. Please refer toNote 1 for the terms of this scholarship.

Rodamas - LKYSPP Scholarship

PT Rodamas Company and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy offer a joint scholarship to students who are citizens of Indonesia. Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship.

Sequislife - LKYSPP Scholarship

PT Sequislife Company and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy offer a joint scholarship to students who are citizens of Indonesia. Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship.

Standard Chartered LKYSPP Scholarship

The Standard Chartered LKYSPP Scholarship is available to full-time students who are citizens or permanent residents of ASEAN countries (except Singapore), India, the People’s Republic of China or the United Arab Emirates. Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship.

Villa Foundation - LKYSPP Scholarship

The Villa Foundation - LKYSPP Scholarship is available to full-time students who are citizens of the Maldives. Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship.

Li Ka-shing Scholarship

The Li Ka-shing Scholarships are available to full-time students who are citizens of China, Hong Kong, India and ASEAN. Please refer toNote 1 for the terms of this scholarship.

Applications

If you are eligible, you may apply for financial aid together with your application for the MPA programme.

Click here for the MPA application booklet and the financial aid application form or Visit.

For enquiries, please contact (65) 6516-6134 or email atLKYSPPmpa@nus.edu.sg

Moreinfo: http://www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/MPA_Financial_Aid.aspx

PhD Scholarship in Entrepreneurship and Regional Development - Aarhus School of Business

PhD Scholarship

Entrepreneurship and Regional Development

The Aarhus School of Business - Department of Management

Scholarship no.: 544-0141

The Department of Management at Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University, has an opening for a PhD scholarship as of 1 March 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Over the past few years, entrepreneurship has become an area of increased strategic interest and the entrepreneurship research group at The Department of Management therefore invites applicants for a position as PhD student. This particular position is within the area of entrepreneurship and regional development and is funded by the Regional Development Council.

The PhD student will be joining a dedicated and vibrant group of senior and junior researchers in entrepreneurship from both the business school and the university. S/he will be expected to partake in events arranged by the group and in writing of academic articles alone and with members of the group, and to communicate research results to the public. A successful international applicant is expected to acquire a basic working knowledge of Danish during the early period of the PhD position.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a strong interest and some prior knowledge in entrepreneurship theory. We value methodological plurality. Earlier experience with working in an academic environment from a position as research assistant will be preferable.

Deadline for application: Monday 1 February 2010 at 12:00 noon.

The full description of the scholarship and application requirements can be found at www.asb.dk

Doctoral student in Economics and Social Sciences - DIW BErlin

Doctoral Student

Economics and Social Sciences

DIW Berlin - Graduate Center of Economic and Social Research

The Graduate Center of Economic and Social Research at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) welcomes applications from highly qualified post-graduated students from all over the world to attend its structured doctoral training program in economics and social sciences.

Applicants must hold a MA degree or a diploma in economics, business and administration or social sciences in order to apply. Degrees from other related fields (such as civil engineering or statistics) also fulfil the admission requirements of the program. Students with a degree in economics follow the economic track that leads to a PhD in economics; students with a degree in sociology follow a social science track which leads to a PhD in sociology. There is a number of core courses that both groups of students will attend.

The German Institute of Economic Research DIW Berlin is one of the leading economic research institutes in Germany. We are an independent, non-profit institute involved in economic research, service and policy advice. We co-operate closely with universities in Berlin and Brandenburg and in international academic networks.

The goal of Graduate Center's activities is to provide outstanding doctoral students with a research environment and a training structure that will develop their talents in an accordingly exemplary manner. It leads them to a deep understanding of economic and social processes and offers them the opportunity to apply their knowledge within the professional research environment of one of the leading economic think tanks in Germany. The 3-year program follows a dual training approach. It offers

• high-level core and field courses in the first year
• one research internship in Berlin
• a three month stay in Washington DC including advanced courses by US-based scholars and research activities at international renowned think tanks
• on-the-job training within research projects of the DIW Berlin in the 2. and 3. year.

After successfully finishing the programme students have submitted a number of papers to refereed scientific journals. They will receive a certificate confirming participation together with a doctoral degree.

The Graduate Center offers a scholarship of €1000 per month in the first year to each doctoral student admitted.  After successful completion of the first year the doctoral students are assigned to the research departments of the Institute. Research positions are offered depending on the volume of research projects under work.

Deadline of Application: April 01, 2010

Application procedure and further information: Please contact our website: http://www.diw.de/gc