Call For Scholarships 2021 - AIT
Call For Scholarships 2021 - AIT
Call For Scholarships 2021 - AIT
ST34 – In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme – Call for Applications Asian Institute of Technology–
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DAAD
Programme The programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education
Objectives systems in South East Asia with the capacity to contribute to sustainable
development. To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related
Master or doctoral studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching
and / or research at a higher education institution in South East Asia.
By training future academic and professional leaders, the programme contributes
to the following long-term impacts:
• Qualified professionals’ involvement in the solution of development-related
problems in South East Asia
• Graduates strengthening education and research in South East Asia
• Structural strengthening and regional networking of partner institutions and
partner universities
Application Applicants
requirements • have successfully completed generally a three-year university
undergraduate degree (Master candidates) or a five-year university
graduate degree (doctoral candidates) with above average results
(upper third of class)
• clearly show motivation and strong commitment
• have thorough knowledge of English language (IELTS 6.0 or
above)
• have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years
ago at the time of application
• must be nationals of a one of the following countries: Cambodia,
Indonesia, Lao, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, East Timor,
Thailand and Vietnam
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Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are
especially encouraged to participate in the programme.
Scholarships are initially granted for one year and can be extended to a maximum
of the regular period of study upon receipt of an application for extension. Scholars
must demonstrate satisfactory progress before an extension is granted.
Duration and The duration of the Master programme is generally two years generally starting in
Commencement August.
Please note that the maximum duration of the scholarship is based on the time
that is left until the scholarship holder has reached the regular period of studies in
that programme; i.e., if you apply for a DAAD scholarship starting in your second
year of studies of a three-year programme, the maximum duration of the
scholarship will be two years.
Application and The application process contains two steps. Please be aware of the two
Selection Procedure application deadlines.
First step:
Applicants must apply for their studies at the Asian Institute of Technology using
the contacts and the method that is prescribed by the institution. The Asian
Institute of Technology has set its own deadlines.
The Asian Institute of Technology will screen, pre-select (according to DAAD
selection criteria) and short-list the applicants. A detailed report consisting of the
shortlisting procedure, the entire list of applicants, the ranked shortlist and the
shortlisting panel members will also be availed to DAAD. The ranked shortlist will
contain preferably triple (at least double) the number of scholarships that have
been attributed to the institution.
DAAD reserves the right of final selection.
Second step:
The Asian Institute of Technology will provide the shortlisted candidates with the
link to the DAAD-Portal. Only the pre-selected candidates are asked to log into
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the DAAD portal, register themselves and submit an DAAD application. DAAD
Deadline: March 16, 2021
The scholarship will either be disbursed by the host institution, the German
Embassy or will be paid directly to the scholarship holder´s banking account.
Further details will be announced after admission to the scholarship programme.
Additional benefits DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship holders are also encouraged to apply for
a research stay in Germany for 2 up to 6 months. Please note: The short-term
research stay in Germany should preferably be announced in the application
for the regular scholarship and can only be awarded if the necessary financial
means are available.
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DAAD
All further details regarding additional benefits and the additional application
processes will be provided after admission to the scholarship programme.
DAAD:
Ms. Natalie Bursinski
Section Asia, Pacific – ST 34
German Academic Exchange Service
Postfach 200404, 53134 Bonn
Email: [email protected]
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