USA – Fall 2008 East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship
The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides Master’s and Doctoral funding for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S. to participate in educational and research programs at the East-West Center while pursuing graduate study at the University of Hawai‘i. Through East-West Center affiliation, awardees become part of a growing network of students and alumni forging the shape and substance of the world’s most vibrant region.
Center fellowships are provided for degree study at the University of Hawai‘i and participation in the Center’s international and intercultural programs. The Center and the University of Hawai‘i, located in a unique island setting with a distinctive multicultural heritage, offer premier resources for studies on Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S.
Degree fellows have opportunities to participate in graduate certificate programs offered in leadership studies, international intercultural studies, population studies and natural resource management that enhance their degree studies. Other opportunities include invited participation in the Center’s research projects in several areas of international study including politics, governance and security; economics; environmental change; population and health; education; and Pacific islands development.
The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship invites applications from:
- Citizens or permanent residents of the United States
- Citizens of countries in the Pacific and Asia, including Russia
The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides funding toward:
- Master’s degrees (up to 24-month fellowship)
- Doctoral degrees (up to 48-month fellowship)
General Requirements:
- Applicants submit both the application for East-West Center Graduate Fellowship and the graduate admissions application to the University of Hawai‘i to the East-West Center Award Services Office. Applications must be postmarked by the November 1 deadline.
- Applicants already enrolled as classified graduate students at the University of Hawai‘i submit only the East-West Center Graduate Fellowship application.
- Required tests include the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for applicants from non-English speaking countries, and the GRE or GMAT for all applicants as required by university departments.
- Award recipients who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must meet exchange visitor (J-1 visa) requirements.
Degree Fellowship Requirements:
Beyond fulfilling degree requirements at the University of Hawai‘i, East-West Center students are required to take part in the Center’s education program. These requirements include:
- Core Program that meets weekly during the fall semester.
- Spring Core Issues Course, which will consist of a series of presentations and small-group discussions.
- Community Service. Degree Fellows are expected to devote 90 hours to community service during their award period.
- Involvement in an EWC Research Project.
- Interdisciplinary Certificate. Students not involved in an EWC research project must pursue one of several interdisciplinary certificates.
- Language Requirement. Degree Fellows who are native speakers of English from USA, Australia or New Zealand must demonstrate proficiency in an Asian/Pacific language or complete four semesters of language coursework.
- Monthly Report to the Associate Dean.
Documents
- Fall 2008 EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship Application Documents
- A letter from the Director [pdf]
- EWC Education, Research, and Seminars Programs [pdf]
- Application Information and Instructions [pdf]
- Application Form [pdf]
- Application Essay Form [pdf]
- Letter of Reference Form [pdf]
- Letter of Reference for Community Service Form [pdf]
- Verification of Funds for Additional Expenses Form [pdf]
- Application Checklist [pdf]
- Fall 2008 UH Graduate Degree Application Documents
(to be submitted with the EWC application forms)- UH Graduate Admissions Application Instructions [pdf]
- UH Notice to Applicants for Admissions [pdf]
- UH Graduate Programs, Degrees and Deadlines Table [pdf]
- UH Graduate Programs Contact Information [pdf]
- UH Graduate Admissions Application Form [pdf]
- UH Graduate Program Supplemental Information Form [pdf]
- UH Statement of Objectives Form [pdf]
- UH Residency Declaration Form [pdf]
- UH Confidential Financial Statement for International Applicants [pdf]
Application forms and additional information may be obtained from:
GRADUATE DEGREE FELLOWSHIPS
Award Services Office
East-West Center
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96848-1601
USA
Requests for EWC Fall 2008 Graduate Degree Fellowship application forms:
Application Packet Request Form – MS Word Doc [DOC]
Application Packet Request Form [TXT]
E-mail: scholarships@eastwestcenter.org
Please include your complete mailing address and country of citizenship and permanent residence in your request so that we may send you the correct forms.
Individuals who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or a country listed below may apply for the East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowships:
- Southeast Asia: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand Vietnam
- East Asia: China (Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland, Taiwan), Japan, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of, Korea, Republic of, Mongolia, Russia.
- South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Pacific Region: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Marianas, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna Islands.
Application deadline: November 1, 2007
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(Bahasa Indonesia)
Beasiswa program gelar pascasarjana tersedia bagi perorangan yang tertarik untuk mengikuti program-program pendidikan dan penelitian dari East-West Center sambil menempuh studi pascasarjana di University of Hawaii. Beasiswa tersedia untuk program gelar Master (24 bulan) dan Doctoral (48 bulan).
Penerima beasiswa diberikan kesempatan untuk mengikuti proyek-proyek penelitian dalam berbagai bidang studi internasional, termasuk ekonomi, politik dan keamanan, lingkungan, kependudukan dan kesehatan, pendidikan, dan pembangunan di kepulauan Pasifik. Selain itu, University of Hawaii juga menawarkan program-program sertifikat pascasarjana di bidang kajian kepemimpinan, kajian budaya internasional, kajian kependudukan, dan manajemen sumber daya.
Persyaratan:
- Pelamar harus berkewarganegaraan atau penduduk tetap (permanent resident) Amerika Serikat atau warganegara dari negara-negara di wilayah Asia Pasifik, termasuk Rusia.
- Pelamar harus mendaftarkan diri di satu program pascasarjana di University of Hawaii, atau sudah terdaftar sebagai mahasiswa pascasarjana University of Hawaii.
- Memiliki nilai TOEFL (Internasional) minimal 213 Computer-Based Testing/ 550 Paper-Based Testing dan GRE/GMAT (sesuai dengan persyaratan masing-masing bidang studi).
- Pelamar harus memenuhi persyaratan untuk memperoleh status exchange visitor (J-visa).
Batas akhir pendaftaran periode 2008: 1 November 2007 (cap pos)
Formulir pendaftaran dan informasi lebih lengkap, dapat di akses dari East-West Center atau langsung menghubungi email East-West Center Atau dapat menghubungi IIEF di Menara Imperium Lt. 28 Suite B; Jl.H.R.Rasuna Said, Jakarta Selatan; Tel. 021-8317330.
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