Master Scholarhsip in Public Health
M.Sc. Programme in Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Maastricht University in cooperation with The Netherlands School of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam
Matra Training for European Cooperation (MTEC) Scholarships for Promising Students and Public Health Professionals. Approximately 30 full scholarships are made available by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the M.Sc. programme in Public Health as offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences of Maastricht University in cooperation with the Netherlands School of Public and Occupational Health (Amsterdam) for the coming academic year 2007/2008.
Coverage of the MTEC Scholarship
The MTEC scholarship covers tuition fee, study materials, housing, subsistence, travel to and from the home country, a personal development programme (including Action Learning) and a social programme.
Who May Apply For an MTEC Scholarship?
The MTEC scholarships are intended for both promising students and public health professionals, that is, those who have completed a bachelor degree in public health, the health sciences or an associated domain and have started their career in a relevant field of work.
Preconditions
The MTEC scholarships are meant for students and residents of the aforementioned countries (as listed on the front page) who completed their BSc with flying colours and who satisfy the criteria for admission to the MSc Public Health programme as offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences, Maastricht University. Public health professionals are required to submit proof of their employee to study for at least 10 months abroad and be issued with a guarantee that they can take up their position upon return.
Prospective students need to have completed a bachelor degree in public health, the health sciences or an associated domain, reside in the relevant states at the time of application, have a TOEFL score of at least 213 on the computer-based test; or 550 on the paper-based test, or a satisfactory score on a similar test, for example, at least 6.5 on an IELTS test and not be older than 35 years.
Application
Candidates should apply through the website of EVD/CROSS www.cross-agency.nl and consecutively send their printed application form to the Royal Netherlands Embassy in their country. Furthermore, applicants who want to be considered for a MTEC scholarship have to go through the regular admission procedure of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Maastricht University.
Applicants who have already been admitted to the M.Sc. Public Health programme by the Board of Admissions of the Faculty of Health Sciences, can directly apply for an MTEC scholarship by using the application form which is available at the website of EVD/CROSS.
Note
Applications for admission for the academic year 2007/08 should be sent before the 1st of April 2007.
More Information
For more detailed information on the aforementioned five specialisations within the M.Sc. Public Health programme, the admission criteria, and the application procedures, please visit: www.fdgw.unimaas.nl/mtec
For specific questions on these procedures, please contact Mrs. Anke Schmitt (Officer Board of Admissions) at the Faculty of Health Sciences of Maastricht University by email a.schmitt@facburfdgw.unimaas.nl This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ) or telephone (+ 31-43-3881438).
For more information about the MTEC scholarships, including conditions regarding application and the entitlements and obligations which are attached to the scholarships, and the application form, please visit: www.cross-agency.nl or contact Mr. Diederik ter Haar by email ( crossonline@info.evd.nl This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ) or telephone (+31 (0)70 778 8139).
Jumat, 20 Juli 2007
Sabtu, 07 Juli 2007
Beasiswa Stuned Scholarship Belanda
The StuNed programme aims at providing scholarships to government officials (central and regional), NGO officials, lecturers-educators and journalists. Employees of private companies working in development related sectors are also invited to apply.
The ideal StuNed candidate is strongly committed to the development of Indonesia; possesses proven leadership qualities; is strongly committed to the eradication of corruption and other bad governance practices; and can justify how the scholarship contributes to the development of his/her organisation.
StuNed offers scholarships to follow master courses, short courses or customized training programmes. In general the eligibility of a course depends on the relevance for the development of Indonesia. The motivation for the study choice is an important factor in the assessment of the application.
What is StuNed?
StuNed, Studeren in Nederland, is a scholarship programme that aims to contribute to the development of Indonesia through strengthening the human resources of Indonesian organisations. Each year some 150-200 full scholarships are offered for professionals to follow master programmes, short courses or tailor made training, all conducted in the English language. Graduates commit themselves to return to Indonesia immediately after graduation and to be actively involved in the development.
The StuNed programme is subject to the Dutch policy for development co-operation which aims to achieve the UN Millennium Development goals in 2015. For Indonesia the bilateral programmes focus on generating and strengthening institutional capacity in development relevant sectors and theme’s such as: basic and higher education, ,HIV/ AIDS prevention, environment, water management and sanitation, trade, community based development, good governance & human rights, gender, and culture.
In line with the Indonesian Policy, as laid down in the Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSP), strengthening the decentralisation process is another objective of the StuNed programme. Therefore attention is given to candidates working at local government level and those working outside Java. StuNed also aims at a balanced gender representation (minimum 50% women).
Candidates’ profiles
The StuNed programme aims at providing scholarships to government officials (central and regional), NGO officials, lecturers-educators and journalists. Employees of private companies working in development related sectors are also invited to apply.
The ideal StuNed candidate is strongly committed to the development of Indonesia; possesses proven leadership qualities; is strongly committed to the eradication of corruption and other bad governance practices; and can justify how the scholarship contributes to the development of his/her organisation.
Eligible courses
StuNed offers scholarships to follow master courses, short courses or customized training programmes. In general the eligibility of a course depends on the relevance for the development of Indonesia. The motivation for the study choice is an important factor in the assessment of the application.
Most courses on language and literature are not eligible except those concerning the Indonesian or Dutch language. Study programmes on culture and history for which special sources are available in the Netherlands, are also eligible.
PhD programs are not eligible under the StuNed programme. For these programs see the information on the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) (another scholarship programme from the Dutch Government) on our website.
STUNED FOR MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Main requirements to apply:
> Be an Indonesian national;
to be proven by: copy of KTP or Kartu Dinas Pegawai Negeri, paspor (valid until one year after the start of the programme). To be submitted at the time of application. Copy of paspor can be submitted after award of the scholarship;
> Have earned a S1 or Bachelor`s degree or its equivalent at a recognized university in Indonesia;be able to provide evidence of the academic achievements (minimum G.P.A. score 2.75):
to be proven by: original transcript, dated year of graduation, legalized by university;
relevant work experience for at least two years;
to be proven by: official statement from the employer on seal stating that the applicant is allowed to study abroad and that her/his position will be reserved until the applicant has returned to Indonesia; this letter may be submitted after receiving the award of the scholarship, but before departure to the Netherlands; for government employees and lecturers a copy of the employment contract (SK) is required, NGO officials are requested to include the latest annual report of the NGO.
> have an academic or professional background that is related to the subject of the course;
to be explained by applicant in motivation statement
> Be full time available for the entire period of the study programme or course and be able to participate in and complete all courses;
have a high level of English proficiency (TOEFL Computer based 213, or ITP 550, IELTS 6); Only International TOEFL or Recognized Institutional TOEFL (ITP) 550 scores are accepted. TOEFL/IELTS scores are only valid for two years. For postgraduate courses offered in the Dutch language a good command of the language is required;
to be proven by: original score form, no copies allowed. In exceptional cases a TOEFL score lower than 550 is allowed if the receiving university guarantees to bring the English proficiency of the student to the required level.
> be in good health
to be confirmed by: a medical examination after award of the scholarship;
> not have studied abroad in the past two years;
to be proven by: curriculum vitae, data in application form on seal, photocopy passport
> be admitted to one of the courses or programmes offered by Institutes of Higher Education in the Netherlands for the academic year 2007;
to be proven by: admission letter from the university in which the start and end date of the programme, the total tuition fee and the name of the course are mentioned clearly;
as of 1 September 2007, the application be not older than 40 years for male; for female 45 years;
to be proven by: copy of KTP or passport.
Eligible study programmes
All master course with a duration of less then two years and with a clear relation to the objectives of the StuNed programme.
The deadline for submission of complete application forms is 15 April 2007
Pre-Registration for candidates from Outside Java
Candidates from outside Java may benefit from pre-registration application procedure through which a provisional award can be obtained. A provisional award is valid for two year enabling candidates to achieve the required level of English proficiency. For a selected group of candidate, the English training will be provided by NEC.
Main requirements:
> Indonesian nationality
> S1 degree or equivalent with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.75
> relevant work experience of at least two years - prior to the application deadline - by the present employer
> have selected an existing study programme at one of the institutes in the Netherlands
academic or professional background which is related to the subject of the course
> strong motivation to follow the chosen study programme
> English proficiency level of at least TOEFL ITP 450 or equivalent;
not have studied abroad, in the past two years
> age limit men 40; women 45.
> The deadline for pre-registration for courses starting in the academic year 2008-2009 is 1 Augustus 2007
STUNED FOR SHORT COURSES
Main requirements to apply:
> Be an Indonesian national
to be proven by: copy of KTP or Kartu Dinas Pegawai Negeri, paspor (valid until one year after the start of the programme). To be submitted at the time of application. Copy of paspor can be submitted after award of the scholarship
have earned a S1 or Bachelor`s degree or its equivalent at a recognized university in Indonesia;
> Be able to provide evidence of the academic achievements (minimum GPA score 2.75)
to be proven by: original transcript, dated year of graduation, legalized by university
relevant work experience for at least two years
to be proven by: official statement from the employer on seal stating that the applicant is allowed to study abroad and that her/his position will be reserved until the applicant has returned to Indonesia; this letter may be submitted after receiving the award of the scholarship, but before departure to the Netherlands; for government employees and lecturers a copy of the employment contract (SK) is required, NGO officials are requested to include the latest annual report of the NGO
> have an academic or professional background that is related to the subject of the course; to be explained by applicant in motivation statement
> be full time available for the entire period of the study programme or course and be able to participate in and complete all courses
> have a high level of English proficiency. Only International TOEFL or Recognized Institutional TOEFL (ITP) are accepted. TOEFL/IELTS scores are only valid for two years. For postgraduate courses offered in the Dutch language a good command of the language is required;
to be proven by: original score form, no copies allowed
> be in good health
to be confirmed by: a medical examination after award of the scholarship
> not have studied abroad in the past two years
to be proven by: curriculum vitae, data in application form on seal, photocopy passport
> be admitted to one of the courses or programmes offered by Institutes of Higher Education in the Netherlands for the academic year 2006.
to be proven by: admission letter from the university in which the start and end date of the programme, the total tuition fee and the name of the course are mentioned clearly
as of 1 September 2006, the application be not older than 40 years for male; for female 45 years
to be proven by: copy of KTP or passport.
Eligible study programmes
All short courses with a duration of more than 6 weeks and less then 6 months with a clear relation to the objectives of the StuNed programme.
Deadline:
For courses starting between 1 July – 31 December 2007, the deadline for application is 1 March 2007
For courses starting between 1 January – 31 June 2008 the deadline for application is October 2007
STUNED FOR CUSTOMIZED-TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Institutions, partnerships, consortia and functional networks (hereafter called institutions/networks) may submit a collective application for staff upgrading. Training needs can consist of existing master courses (including the Dutch part of a double degree programmes) and short courses or tailor made programmes. Tailor made programmes are defined as existing short courses of which the starting date, location and/or time frame is adjusted to the institutions requirements. Tailor made programmes can also consist of a selection of existing modules to comply with the specific needs of the requesting institution. The programme may take place entirely or partly in Indonesia or the Netherlands.
Download detailed information on procedures, deadlines and guidelines for proposals and forms here (zip)
How to apply for StuNed
Applicants are strongly advised to contact the institution well in advance for further information about the details of the course and the admission procedure; the university or institute offering the course will have its own admission requirements.
Applicants should take the following steps:
choose a study programme from the website www.studyin.nl or course information provided otherwise.
go to the website of the university offering the chosen study programme and find out more about its contents, application procedure, start date etc.
establish contact with the international officer of the university via e-mail. Apply for the chosen study programme and obtain the admission letter.
download the StuNed (pre-registration) application form from the NEC website.
submit the StuNed application form with all required attachments, including the (provisional) admission letter from the Dutch university, to the NEC office as soon as you can but before the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
The selection process
All individual applications for master courses or short courses that fulfil the requirements are recorded, ranked and categorised according to various criteria like GPA score, TOEFL score, present occupation, domicile, assessment of the motivation, study category, gender and others.
A team of readers will assess all applications on the above mentioned criteria. The selection committee awards the scholarships based on the assessment, the importance of the sector and the employers for the development of Indonesia. A statement by the employer describing the effect that the study will have on the organisation is an important factor in this evaluation.
All candidates will be contacted for the last step in the application procedure; the interview. Candidates who pass the interview and have submitted all requirements will be offered a StuNed scholarship.
The StuNed Scholarship Covers
tuition fee;
monthly living allowance;
insurance package (travel, health, third party liability);
international travel expenses;
travel expenses in the Netherlands directly related to the study programme;
contribution to study related expenses, such as books and study materials and shipping charges (total allowance depends on the length of the study);
reimbursement of expenses for the residence permit.
For further information please e-mail to: beasiswa1@nec.or.id
The ideal StuNed candidate is strongly committed to the development of Indonesia; possesses proven leadership qualities; is strongly committed to the eradication of corruption and other bad governance practices; and can justify how the scholarship contributes to the development of his/her organisation.
StuNed offers scholarships to follow master courses, short courses or customized training programmes. In general the eligibility of a course depends on the relevance for the development of Indonesia. The motivation for the study choice is an important factor in the assessment of the application.
What is StuNed?
StuNed, Studeren in Nederland, is a scholarship programme that aims to contribute to the development of Indonesia through strengthening the human resources of Indonesian organisations. Each year some 150-200 full scholarships are offered for professionals to follow master programmes, short courses or tailor made training, all conducted in the English language. Graduates commit themselves to return to Indonesia immediately after graduation and to be actively involved in the development.
The StuNed programme is subject to the Dutch policy for development co-operation which aims to achieve the UN Millennium Development goals in 2015. For Indonesia the bilateral programmes focus on generating and strengthening institutional capacity in development relevant sectors and theme’s such as: basic and higher education, ,HIV/ AIDS prevention, environment, water management and sanitation, trade, community based development, good governance & human rights, gender, and culture.
In line with the Indonesian Policy, as laid down in the Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSP), strengthening the decentralisation process is another objective of the StuNed programme. Therefore attention is given to candidates working at local government level and those working outside Java. StuNed also aims at a balanced gender representation (minimum 50% women).
Candidates’ profiles
The StuNed programme aims at providing scholarships to government officials (central and regional), NGO officials, lecturers-educators and journalists. Employees of private companies working in development related sectors are also invited to apply.
The ideal StuNed candidate is strongly committed to the development of Indonesia; possesses proven leadership qualities; is strongly committed to the eradication of corruption and other bad governance practices; and can justify how the scholarship contributes to the development of his/her organisation.
Eligible courses
StuNed offers scholarships to follow master courses, short courses or customized training programmes. In general the eligibility of a course depends on the relevance for the development of Indonesia. The motivation for the study choice is an important factor in the assessment of the application.
Most courses on language and literature are not eligible except those concerning the Indonesian or Dutch language. Study programmes on culture and history for which special sources are available in the Netherlands, are also eligible.
PhD programs are not eligible under the StuNed programme. For these programs see the information on the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) (another scholarship programme from the Dutch Government) on our website.
STUNED FOR MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Main requirements to apply:
> Be an Indonesian national;
to be proven by: copy of KTP or Kartu Dinas Pegawai Negeri, paspor (valid until one year after the start of the programme). To be submitted at the time of application. Copy of paspor can be submitted after award of the scholarship;
> Have earned a S1 or Bachelor`s degree or its equivalent at a recognized university in Indonesia;be able to provide evidence of the academic achievements (minimum G.P.A. score 2.75):
to be proven by: original transcript, dated year of graduation, legalized by university;
relevant work experience for at least two years;
to be proven by: official statement from the employer on seal stating that the applicant is allowed to study abroad and that her/his position will be reserved until the applicant has returned to Indonesia; this letter may be submitted after receiving the award of the scholarship, but before departure to the Netherlands; for government employees and lecturers a copy of the employment contract (SK) is required, NGO officials are requested to include the latest annual report of the NGO.
> have an academic or professional background that is related to the subject of the course;
to be explained by applicant in motivation statement
> Be full time available for the entire period of the study programme or course and be able to participate in and complete all courses;
have a high level of English proficiency (TOEFL Computer based 213, or ITP 550, IELTS 6); Only International TOEFL or Recognized Institutional TOEFL (ITP) 550 scores are accepted. TOEFL/IELTS scores are only valid for two years. For postgraduate courses offered in the Dutch language a good command of the language is required;
to be proven by: original score form, no copies allowed. In exceptional cases a TOEFL score lower than 550 is allowed if the receiving university guarantees to bring the English proficiency of the student to the required level.
> be in good health
to be confirmed by: a medical examination after award of the scholarship;
> not have studied abroad in the past two years;
to be proven by: curriculum vitae, data in application form on seal, photocopy passport
> be admitted to one of the courses or programmes offered by Institutes of Higher Education in the Netherlands for the academic year 2007;
to be proven by: admission letter from the university in which the start and end date of the programme, the total tuition fee and the name of the course are mentioned clearly;
as of 1 September 2007, the application be not older than 40 years for male; for female 45 years;
to be proven by: copy of KTP or passport.
Eligible study programmes
All master course with a duration of less then two years and with a clear relation to the objectives of the StuNed programme.
The deadline for submission of complete application forms is 15 April 2007
Pre-Registration for candidates from Outside Java
Candidates from outside Java may benefit from pre-registration application procedure through which a provisional award can be obtained. A provisional award is valid for two year enabling candidates to achieve the required level of English proficiency. For a selected group of candidate, the English training will be provided by NEC.
Main requirements:
> Indonesian nationality
> S1 degree or equivalent with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.75
> relevant work experience of at least two years - prior to the application deadline - by the present employer
> have selected an existing study programme at one of the institutes in the Netherlands
academic or professional background which is related to the subject of the course
> strong motivation to follow the chosen study programme
> English proficiency level of at least TOEFL ITP 450 or equivalent;
not have studied abroad, in the past two years
> age limit men 40; women 45.
> The deadline for pre-registration for courses starting in the academic year 2008-2009 is 1 Augustus 2007
STUNED FOR SHORT COURSES
Main requirements to apply:
> Be an Indonesian national
to be proven by: copy of KTP or Kartu Dinas Pegawai Negeri, paspor (valid until one year after the start of the programme). To be submitted at the time of application. Copy of paspor can be submitted after award of the scholarship
have earned a S1 or Bachelor`s degree or its equivalent at a recognized university in Indonesia;
> Be able to provide evidence of the academic achievements (minimum GPA score 2.75)
to be proven by: original transcript, dated year of graduation, legalized by university
relevant work experience for at least two years
to be proven by: official statement from the employer on seal stating that the applicant is allowed to study abroad and that her/his position will be reserved until the applicant has returned to Indonesia; this letter may be submitted after receiving the award of the scholarship, but before departure to the Netherlands; for government employees and lecturers a copy of the employment contract (SK) is required, NGO officials are requested to include the latest annual report of the NGO
> have an academic or professional background that is related to the subject of the course; to be explained by applicant in motivation statement
> be full time available for the entire period of the study programme or course and be able to participate in and complete all courses
> have a high level of English proficiency. Only International TOEFL or Recognized Institutional TOEFL (ITP) are accepted. TOEFL/IELTS scores are only valid for two years. For postgraduate courses offered in the Dutch language a good command of the language is required;
to be proven by: original score form, no copies allowed
> be in good health
to be confirmed by: a medical examination after award of the scholarship
> not have studied abroad in the past two years
to be proven by: curriculum vitae, data in application form on seal, photocopy passport
> be admitted to one of the courses or programmes offered by Institutes of Higher Education in the Netherlands for the academic year 2006.
to be proven by: admission letter from the university in which the start and end date of the programme, the total tuition fee and the name of the course are mentioned clearly
as of 1 September 2006, the application be not older than 40 years for male; for female 45 years
to be proven by: copy of KTP or passport.
Eligible study programmes
All short courses with a duration of more than 6 weeks and less then 6 months with a clear relation to the objectives of the StuNed programme.
Deadline:
For courses starting between 1 July – 31 December 2007, the deadline for application is 1 March 2007
For courses starting between 1 January – 31 June 2008 the deadline for application is October 2007
STUNED FOR CUSTOMIZED-TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Institutions, partnerships, consortia and functional networks (hereafter called institutions/networks) may submit a collective application for staff upgrading. Training needs can consist of existing master courses (including the Dutch part of a double degree programmes) and short courses or tailor made programmes. Tailor made programmes are defined as existing short courses of which the starting date, location and/or time frame is adjusted to the institutions requirements. Tailor made programmes can also consist of a selection of existing modules to comply with the specific needs of the requesting institution. The programme may take place entirely or partly in Indonesia or the Netherlands.
Download detailed information on procedures, deadlines and guidelines for proposals and forms here (zip)
How to apply for StuNed
Applicants are strongly advised to contact the institution well in advance for further information about the details of the course and the admission procedure; the university or institute offering the course will have its own admission requirements.
Applicants should take the following steps:
choose a study programme from the website www.studyin.nl or course information provided otherwise.
go to the website of the university offering the chosen study programme and find out more about its contents, application procedure, start date etc.
establish contact with the international officer of the university via e-mail. Apply for the chosen study programme and obtain the admission letter.
download the StuNed (pre-registration) application form from the NEC website.
submit the StuNed application form with all required attachments, including the (provisional) admission letter from the Dutch university, to the NEC office as soon as you can but before the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
The selection process
All individual applications for master courses or short courses that fulfil the requirements are recorded, ranked and categorised according to various criteria like GPA score, TOEFL score, present occupation, domicile, assessment of the motivation, study category, gender and others.
A team of readers will assess all applications on the above mentioned criteria. The selection committee awards the scholarships based on the assessment, the importance of the sector and the employers for the development of Indonesia. A statement by the employer describing the effect that the study will have on the organisation is an important factor in this evaluation.
All candidates will be contacted for the last step in the application procedure; the interview. Candidates who pass the interview and have submitted all requirements will be offered a StuNed scholarship.
The StuNed Scholarship Covers
tuition fee;
monthly living allowance;
insurance package (travel, health, third party liability);
international travel expenses;
travel expenses in the Netherlands directly related to the study programme;
contribution to study related expenses, such as books and study materials and shipping charges (total allowance depends on the length of the study);
reimbursement of expenses for the residence permit.
For further information please e-mail to: beasiswa1@nec.or.id
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