The Philip and Euline Seecharan Scholarship, Florida International University, USA

The Honors College is inviting applications for the Philip and Euline Seecharan Scholarship. The scholarship will be in the amount of $500.00 for the 2012-2013 academic year and may be renewed each year provided that the recipient remains a full-time Honors College students in good standing, makes satisfactory progress towards a bachelor’s degree, maintains a 3.3 cumulative GPA at FIU, and that funds are available in the Fund.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

1. Entering or current full-time Honors College student in good standing (minimum 3.3 GPA);
2. International student;
3. Outstanding academic performance.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Write a two-page essay stating your academic and professional goals, including your intended field of study, and explain why you believe you should be selected as the recipient of the scholarship.
2. Include a copy of your resume and a copy of your most recent transcripts.
3. Sign and return the application form with your essay, resume, and transcripts to:
   Scholarship Committee
   The Honors College, DM 233
   FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus
   Miami, FL 33199

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Tweaking On Ubuntu

May be you know a lot of  tweaking applications in the Windows operating system such as Tune Up Utility, Cclenaer to speed up and clean up temporary files that are not used.
On this occasion I will share any information about some tweaking applications on Linux operating system, especially for Ubuntu and its derivatives. Here are some tweaking applications :

1. BleachbitThis application is used to clean up temporary files, browsing history and clear debris from the package that is rarely used. Some broken softlink also dealt with this application. This application is very light in operation. To install it you just type apt-get install bleachbit  in the terminal or konsole . Or we can also look at the synaptic and ubuntu software center.Here are the screen Bleachbit  
2. .GconfCleanerThis application is useful to clean up the configuration files that are not used. Gconf is only available for Gnome only and is specifically used for the Gnome Desktop Environment configuration only.Display GConfCleaner

3. Kleansweep

This application is similar to but Bleachbit maunpun Gconf Cleaner Qt-based  applications are often used for applications in KDE. If you install some application that uses the Qt library on your Gnome there is no harm if you try this application.Display of Kleansweep

     4.Ubuntu Tweak

Ubuntu Tweak is an application that is complete and reliable to provide some sort of functions as follows.a. Application Center: similar to the Ubuntu Software Centerb. Cleaner Package: serves to remove the packages that are not usedc. Source Center: the same as the default application Software Source on Ubuntud. Source Editor: displays the configuration file / etc / sources.list which is used to store application data repository. So we can be easier to update the software source.e. Update Manager: same just as update manager on default apps ubuntuf. Session Contro: application startup settings.f. and many more features that are provided just as replacing the login screen, splash screen, icon, desktop to configure compiz.

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Fulbright Master Scholarships, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF), USA

Are you an Indonesian ?
Brother and sister , I have an information about a schoolarship in America.
Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state and private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. Applicants will possess:

• a Bachelor (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
• leadership qualities
• a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures a
• demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
• a willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright-DIKTI program
• a minimum institutional TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS score of 6.0

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at:
American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF)
CIMB Niaga Plaza 3rd Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 25
Jakarta 12920
Please return your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

• Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
• Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, institutional TOEFL or IELTS score report.
• One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
• Copy of academic transcript and diploma (English translation).
• Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION
Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed to the following address: aminef.or.id
AMINEF does not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to AMINEF.
DEADLINE
The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is April 15, 2012.
For more information, please visit official website: www.aminef.or.id

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Ajinomoto Indonesia Postgraduate Scholarship, University of Tokyo, Japan

Apply for a post graduate scholarship to University Of Tokyo. If you…..

• Are highly interested to pursue an overseas master degree in the field of science and technology: Engineering,Pharmaceutical, Mathematical, Agriculture, IT Sciences (except Medicine & Veterinary Medicine) with minimum GPA 3.50.
• Posses an excellent academic performance and has strong sense of Indonesia nationalism and leadership.
• Completed at least 16 years of formal education (inclusive elementary, junior/senior high school and College) or shall be graduating from College by March 2012.
• Will not be more than 35 years of age by 1 April 2013 and will not be receiving other scholarship.
• Must be in good physical and mental health and have a strong motivation for learning.
• Have the strong desire to learn the Japanese Language & Culture since its proficiency level shall be used as a pre-requisite to majority of the courses for graduate school acceptance
• Pass the screening and selection process in Ajinomoto Indonesia.
• Pass the required grade needed for exams such as Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL), Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

Then you could be the recipient of …..

• JPY 150,000/monthly allowance (maximum for 1 year) for a research graduate school student.
• JPY 180,000/monthly allowance (maximum for 2 years) for a master’s course graduate school student.
• JPY 200,000 airfare coverage (to and from Japan)
• Full coverage of Examination, Admission and Tuition fees.

Types of Ajinomoto Scholarship:

• Master’s Student Program: a. Must be able to pass level 3 (basic level) of Japanese Language Proficiency test. b. Entire program should be finished within two years. c. Should able to submit required documentation to the University of Tokyofor the chosen field of study.
• Research Student Program + Master’s Student Program: a. Must be able to pass level 3 (basic level) of Japanese Language Proficiency test. b. Entire program should be finished by three years.
• Place your accomplished application form in the following documents in a envelope:
• (3) Passport size photos, taken within 6 months
• Certified true copy of Transcript of Records
• Certified true copy of University/College Diploma
• (2) Accomplished Recommendation Form from either University President, Dean or Academic Adviser.
• Documents to be submit: Application Form, Recommendation Form, Field & Study Program Form.

Send all documents to:

PT. AJINOMOTO INDONESIA
Jln. Laksda Yos Sudarso 77-78, Sunter
Jakarta 14350
Attn: CSR Committee
Phone: 021-65304455 Fax: 021-65308119

Not later than March 16th, 2012

(Only short listed eligible candidates will be invited for interview in Jakarta)

Note: Documents submitted will not be returned under any circumstances.

Application Forms, Recommendation Forms, Guideline etc. will be sent by email, please send formal written request to:csr@ajinomoto.co.id

For more information, please visit official website: www.ajinomoto.co.id

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Master Scholarships, Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS), Netherlands

For excellent Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master’s degree programme and for excellent students from all nationalities enrolling in a Master of Law Advanced Programme or MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy.

For whom?

1. Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master’s degree programme starting September 2012 or February 2013 ( All MA, MSc and LL.M programmes as mentioned on the website Master’s programmes in Leiden).
2. All nationalities enrolling in the following programmes starting September 2012 or February 2013:
• Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Air and Space Law
• Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in European and International Business Law
• Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Tax Law
• Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Public International Law
• MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy

Additional requirements:

1. In his or her prior academic education abroad, the applicant must have achieved excellent study results which are relevant for the programme for which the student wishes to enroll. As an indication, the student will be among the top 10% for the relevant programme followed abroad
2. The applicant will hold a non-EU/EEA passport and will not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans
3. Scholarships will not be awarded to applicants who have already obtained a Leiden University master’s degree
4. Students who are granted a Leiden Excellence Scholarship must comply with and confirm in writing their agreement with the terms and conditions attached to the scholarship prior to the granting of the scholarship.

Scholarship Amount:
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme has 5 awards:

1. Platinum: Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee* and an allowance of €10,000 for living costs
2. Gold: Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee*
3. Silver: Covers 75% of the tuition fee
4. Bronze: Covers 50% of the tuition fee
5. Ivory: Covers 25 % of the tuition fee

The number and type of award of the scholarship depends on the budget available for each Faculty department. The type of award has no reflection on the students’ academic level of excellence.

* The tuition fee will be reduced to the amount of the home fee. Students who have been awarded a Platinum or Gold award still have to pay the home fee themselves.

Application procedure for September 2012 / February 2013 intake

1. Fill in your online application for admission to Leiden University
2. Upload all necessary documents
3. Indicate clearly that you would like to apply for the LExS scholarship on the scholarship page
4. Upload your letter of motivation for the LExS scholarship on the scholarship page
5. Submit your online application
6. Pay the application fee

Deadline

1. Deadline 1 March 2012 for programmes starting in September 2012.
2. Deadline 1 April 2012 only for programmes of the Leiden Law School starting in September 2012.
3. Deadline 1 October 2012 for programmes starting in February 2013.

All LExS applicants will be informed by the scholarship department of Student Educational Affairs.

• The end of May 2012 for September 2012 intake.
• Mid November 2012 for the February 2013 intake.

Letter of motivation
To apply for the scholarship, you should write a letter of motivation (in Word) of a maximum of 500 words, in which you indicate why you believe you should be considered for this scholarship. The Word document should then be attached on the scholarship page in your online application for the master’s programmes for which you are applying.

It is possible to submit applications for more scholarship programmes simultaneously. However, it is not possible to obtain more than 1 scholarship from Leiden University for the same study programme.

If you have already submitted your online application for admission to Leiden University, but would still like to apply for the LExS scholarship, we kindly request you to submit the LExS motivation letter to the Scholarships department.

Selection process
The Faculty selection committee will review the applications. Students are selected on the basis of academic merit.

Disclaimer
The student is responsible for submitting a complete application, according to the steps described under 1A-F by the aforementioned deadline. Leiden University cannot be held responsible for late and/or incomplete applications.
Please note

Students should be aware that the LExS is not a full scholarship. It is necessary to find additional funding to be able to financetheir study and stay completely.

One of the requirements for being granted a residence permit in the Netherlands is that students must submit proof that they have sufficient financial means to finance their study period in the Netherlands. Leiden University advises a budget, not including the tuition fee, of approx. €10,000 to €14,000 per year to cover the costs for rent, insurance, living expenses, course books and localtransportation. How much money students actually spend will of course depend on their life style and spending habits.

For more information, please visit official website: www.leidenuniv.nl

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