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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.org | www.ctlink.net

14 September 2012

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Outline1. What is Scholarship?2. Types of Scholarship3. Levels of Scholarship4. Scholarship for Cambodia5. Where Can I find Scholarship

Info?6. Main Scholarship Requirements7. Process of Scholarship

Application

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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.

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Why Scholarship?Scholarship/ AcademiaAssist less privilege studentsCooperation & Development

What will you get from scholarship?• Knowledge• Skills• Experiences• Promoting one’s own culture

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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.

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2. Types of Scholarship1. Government2. Private3. Foundation & NGO4. Each University Scholarship

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ScholarshipPartial Scholarship (Either school

fee or living allowance plus other benefits)

Full Scholarship (Both school fee and living allowance plus other benefits)

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3. Classification of Scholarships

1. Short Training Course/ Fellowship

2. Undergraduate Scholarship

3. Postgraduate ( Master & Ph.D. Scholarship)

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4. Scholarship for CambodiaASEAN

◦Singapore (e.g. ASEAN Undergrad Scholarship)

◦Thailand (e.g. SCG Foundation Scholarship)

◦Malaysia (e.g. PETRONAS Scholarship)◦Philippines ◦Vietnam◦Laos◦Brunei◦Myanmar

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Europe◦France (e.g. French Embassy

Scholarship)◦England (e.g. 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…

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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

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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

- Endeavour Scholarship & Fellowshiphttp://www.deewr.gov.au/International/EndeavourAwards/Pages/Home.aspx

- International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) 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

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Some Scholarships from Australian Universities

Charles Sturt University◦ http://www.csu.edu.au/scholarships/

Australian National University◦ www.anu.edu.au/scholarships/

Melbourne University◦ http://services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/

Monash University◦ www.monash.edu.au/study/scholarships/

University of Sydney◦www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/

Other more than 100 scholarship links http://www.cambosastra.org/?page_id=2436

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Priority Sectors1. Agriculture & Rural Development2. Health3. Infrastructure4. Law & Justice5. Public Financial Management6. Gender & Equity7. Education8. Aid Effectiveness9. Disability & Child Protection

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5.Where Can I find Scholarship Info?

1. Scholarship Office (Ministry of Education Youth and Sports)

2. Each Embassy Billboard3. Newspaper/ Magazine4. Radio/ Television5. Cambodian Education Resource Centre

(CAMBOSASTRA) www.cambosastra.org6. Facebook and other Social Network

webs7. Other websites & Google Search

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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 background4. Committed to the development

of Cambodia

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Scholarship Requirements (Cont.’)5. English Proficiency (IELT >6.5 or

TOEFL >550)6. Qualified Student7. Good Communication Skills8. Willing to learn new things and

contribute to the development of Cambodia and community

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7. Process of Scholarship Application

Scholarship

Scholarship

Administrator

University

For ADS and ALA, Please contact IDP Phnom Penh http://www.cambodia.idp.com/scholarships/scholarships%20home.aspx

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