The Bonn International Graduate School in Matematic for Phd

The Bonn International Graduate School in Mathematics (BIGS-Mathematics), embraces by the Hausdorff Center of Mathematics, a cluster of Excellence established within the German government’s Excellence Initiative, offers a PhD program in mathematics based upon the well-known teaching and research tradition of the Department of Mathematics and the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics.

If you are interested in applying for admission to the Bonn International Graduate School in Mathematics (BIGS-Mathematics) we kindly ask you to read carefully the following information about the required documents. All the documents required must be sent to us by post and must reach our office before the deadline. Please send the application package only if it is complete; we will not be able to process incomplete applications.

There are currently about 100 PhD students in the program, which offers a wide range of lecture courses, graduate seminars, research seminars, and winter/summer schools. The language of instruction is English. 30 doctoral grants (Hausdorff scholarships) of 1100 euros per month for a maximum of 3 years can be awarded, beginning April or October each year. The grants are supplemented by a family allowance, if applicable. In addition, there are 8 qualifying grants of 800 euros per month for qualifying year.

Required documents:
• Application form
Please, fill out the application form and sign it. Here are some explanations:
1. Indicate your funding situation.
Are you applying for one of the Hausdorff PhD grants or one of the qualifying grants?
When evaluating your application BIGS will screen the local funding possibilities. Are you interested in other funding possibilities and have you contacted faculty members or one of our department institutes?
2. Indicate your housing needs.
University dormitories are almost entirely reserved for undergraduate students. PhD students are only accepted under special circumstances. However, BIGS will assist you in finding private quarters.
3. Check if you meet the visa requirements.
Students from most countries outside the European Union will have to apply for a visa to study in Germany. The details must be obtained from the German Embassy or a German Consulate in your home country. Please, do this before you send the application.
• Photo
Please attach a photo to the application form.
• Curriculum Vitae
Please, include in tabular form a description of your high school education and your undergraduate/graduate education, as well as your academic and non-academic occupations.
• Degrees and Academic Records
Please, send us copies of your academic degrees (bachelor, master, or diplom) and the transcripts of the courses, including marks or grades. If there is no transcript provided by the institution you received your degree from, make a detailed list of all courses and seminars you have attended. Please make sure that the copies of your academic records and degrees are certified, otherwise they cannot be accepted.
• Statement of purpose
Please, write a statement of up to two pages giving the reasons for your wish to do research and why you are applying at our university. State in which field of mathematics your main interest lies, and describe your background in this field. State if you know or are in contact with someone of our faculty and who might therefore be a possible advisor.
• Proficiency in English
Please, include a proof of your proficiency in English. You can do this by some certificate (i.e. high school certificates) or by a TOEFL certificate. Our requirement for the TOEFL is 550 points (written test) resp. 215 points (computer test).
The language of instruction is English, the thesis can be written and examinations can be taken in English. You are nevertheless expected to learn some German.
• Letters-of-Recommendation
We need at least two letters from tenured faculty who can provide information about your academic performance. Please, forward the Questions for Letters-of-Recommendation to the person writing about you. Please, make sure that we receive the recommendation letters either separately, or in a sealed envelope if sent with your application. It is necessary that these letters arrive before the deadline.
• Examples of academic work
If available, please send us examples of your academic work such as bachelor, master or diploma theses, or published work. If this work is not written in German or English, send it in the original language, but please provide an English summary.

Deadline for application:
January 15, 2009 for admission April or October 2009
or
May 31, 2008 for admission October 2008

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MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (MIS)
SCHOLARSHIP FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES IN MALAYSIA

Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) is a Premier Scholarship which offer opportunities to an excellent and outstanding young students to pursue their higher education in Malaysian universities. Funded by the Malaysian Goverment under the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP), it is administered by the Ministry of Higher Education. The award are targeted
for talented students with an excellent academic records and outstanding co-curriculum background to pursue their Bachelor`s Degree at selected and well established Malaysian public and private universities. The scholarship is a part of Malaysian Goverment’s objective in the encouragement of closer bilateral relations between Malaysia and the MTCP’s participating countries.

This scholarship is a Government-to-Government basis, without any bond imposed by Malaysia. Scholarships are intended for promising candidates who may be expected to make a significant contribution to their own countries on their return from Malaysia.

ELIGIBILITY
Candidates should be the citizens of MTCP`s participating countries as listed in Appendix I. To be eligible for an award applicants must:

• Have completed their secondary education with minimum of 12 years of successful study with good outstanding grades;
• Have an impressive record of participation and leadership in extra-curricular or social and voluntary activities;
• Have at least two recent references and evidence of any other achievements including school and community participation;
• Meet the University`s academic selection criteria and English Language requirement;
• Be in good health and be certified fit medically by a certified Doctor/Medical Professional of the bilateral partner country. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants; and
• Not more than 21 years of age by 1st January 2008.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
The general academic requirements for admission into undergraduate degree programmes of the following level or its equivalent:

• A minimum of 3 GCE ‘A’ Levels with all subjects Grade B.
• Other internationally recognized qualifications of a similar standard will be acceptable.

APPLICATION TO THE UNIVERSITY
University’s application for admission is solely the candidate’s responsibility. Proof of admission is not a pre-requisite to the award. Selection committee for Malaysian International Scholarship will only consider qualified applicants with outstanding academic achievement and professional performance.

Interested applicants are advised to apply before the beginning of the academic year which falls on the month of July for most of Malaysian university. The scholarship awarded does not guarantee a placement in the university. Admission to any program is by way of applications to the university. Applications must abide to the requirement and procedure for admission set by the university.

The scholarships are awarded to the applicants applying the accredited undergraduate courses in Malaysian public and private universities. However such awards are not available for undergraduate programmes offered by branch campuses of foreign university in Malaysia.

VALUE OF AWARDS

• Each scholarship consists of:
  • a return air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia;
  • an approved tuition fees by the respective university;
  • monthly maintenance allowance;
  • a yearly grant for books and internal travel;
  • practical training allowance, installation and termination grant.
• No marriage/family allowance for accompanying spouse or children.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
If deemed necessary, applicants may also be required to attend an interview and/or take an entrance test conducted by the Ministry of Higher Education or the Board of Admission of the particular university.

Field of studies are in the following priority areas :

• Business and Finance
• Science and Engineering
• Agricultural Science
• Linguistic/Social Science

Note: Applicants may choose any related courses within the field/areas mentioned above.

*Others areas of interest may be considered depending on the availability of the place offered by the universities

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants should complete the application form ( in 2 copies ) attached with this document. The following documentation must be attached with the application form:

• A certified copy of the applicant`s current passport showing evidence of citizenship;
• The applicant`s academic records, testimonials and/ or references relating to the relevant study, co-curricullum activities, achievements;
• A letter from certified doctor declaring the applicant`s good health;
• Passport-size photograph (2 copies);
• Completed Medical Report;
• A clear and precise study or research plan;
• English language proficiency certificate or test score (if any);
• Admission letter for post-graduate study (if any); and
• Two letters of appraisal.

Notes:
All certificates and related documents submitted must be certified by a recognised official or by the institution that issued the documents and must bear the official stamp and signature of the certifier. Official translation in English is required if the transcript is in other languages.

Applications must be endorsed by the Ministry of Foregn Affairs or agency responsible for technical cooperation in the respective recipient’s Government and submitted to the Malaysian Goverment Representatives in the country in which the applicant has his/her permanent home; or send direct to:
The Secretary General
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia
Wisma Putra, No. 1
62602 Putrajaya
Malaysia.

All applications must reach the Malaysian Goverment Representative (or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia) not later than 31 December 2007. Application received after this date would not be considered.

FURTHER ENQUIRIES
For further enquiries, prospective applicants can either request or write directly to the nearest Malaysian Diplomatic Mission or the following address:

Scholarship Division
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
Level 4, Block 1 PjH Tower
Precint 2
Federal Goverment Administration Centre
62100, PUTRAJAYA
MALAYSIA
website: http://www.mohe.gov.my
email: norkamilahz@mohe.gov.my

Please visit Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme’s website,
http://mtcp.epu.jpm.my for the details.

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