Scholarships abroad

Graduate studies in  Korea 

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines is accepting applications for the 2014 Korean government graduate scholarship program. Deadline is March 28.

The program aims to promote international exchange in education, as well as mutual friendship among participating countries.

Application forms, guidelines, university information and courses may be downloaded from the embassy official homepage: https://embassy_philippines.mofa.go.kr/english/as/embassy_ philippines/main/index.jsp.

Graduate studies in Taiwan

The 2014 Taiwan Scholarship is accepting applications from Filipino graduate students, through the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (Teco) in the Philippines.

Deadline is April 16.

The  scholarship is offered to international students who wish to pursue further education, in line with the Republic of China’s goal to strengthen academic linkages across the globe. Five slots are available.

The program covers two years of study for those pursuing master’s degrees and three years for those in doctorate programs.

Each grantee will receive  up to NT$40,000 (about $1,320) per semester to cover tuition and a monthly subsistence allowance of NT$20,000 (about $660) for expenses. Visit https://taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw/.

Applicants may also contact 8876688 ext. 141 or visit the TECO website—https://www.roc-taiwan.org/ph.

Development-related studies in NZ

The New Zealand Embassy is  inviting Filipino students to apply for graduate development-related studies  in New Zealand, through the New Zealand Asean Scholars (NZAS) program.

Last day for submission of applications is July 15.

NZAS is open to qualified candidates from the public, private and civil society sectors who want to pursue further studies in agriculture, tourism, governance, public sector, trade, development, disaster risk management, climate change adaptation and renewable energy.

A total of 18 scholarships are available to Filipinos. Study period begins in 2015.

Applicants will be selected on merit, including the development benefits of their proposed course of study. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate leadership qualities and potential for future leadership. Priority will also be given to applicants with high academic achievements, especially in the undergraduate level.

Scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Aid Program for graduate study.

For more information, visit https://www.aid.govt.nz/funding-and- contracts/scholarships/eligible-countries/philippines.

Contact Reina P. Lino, NZAS program administrator of Bato Balani Foundation,  at 8925462 or e-mail [email protected].