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2011 KAAD Scholarships for Applicants from Developing Countries, Germany

For the scholarship programme 1 of KAAD you can apply if you: come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America, have a university degree and professional experience from your home country, want to acquire a master’s degree or a PhD at a German university or do a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university, are a Catholic Christian (or general belong to a Christian denomination). Candidates from other religions can apply if they are proposed by Catholic partners and can prove their commitment to interreligious dialogue, possess German language skills before starting the studies (KAAD can provide a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).
KAAD is working with focus- and partner countries in your region. There are so-called Partner Committees in these countries and applications are channelled via them. Applications from other countries can be considered only in exceptional cases. The orientation of your studies or research towards permanent reintegration in your home region (otherwise the scholarship is turned into a loan), Religious and social commitment (activities) and willingness to inter-religious dialogue.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 June 2011

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Achievement and Foundation Scholarship in Swiss German University, Indonesia: Information Technology, Accounting, Pharmaceutical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering

The scholarships are offered for 4 study programs: Information Technology, Accounting, Pharmaceutical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering.
1.Fulfillment of all registration requirements.
2.Must obtain TOEFL/IELTS minimum 500/5.5.
3.Result of the high school report of class 10 and 11 should be above high school average.
4.Pass the SGU Assesment Interview.
5.For following semesters, the scholarship will be based upon the academic achievement (min. GPA 3,5) and active participation in student organizations.
6.Certified photocopy of High School official certificate (IJAZAH SMA/SMK/MA), legalized by the Principal (once it is published).
7.Certified photocopy of High School official transcript (SKHUN of SMA/SMK/MA), legalized by the Principal (once it is published).
8.Poverty statement from Local Authority/Kelurahan must be submitted (Foundation Scholarships).
9.Valid only for Indonesian nationals (Foundation Scholarships).
Scholarships based on the best academic semester result are offered in semester 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8 for students for each class. The selection of scholarship holders will be made by the Examination Steering Committee by considering academic achievement and active participation in student organization.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
29 April 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application