Heinrich Boll Stiftung Southeast Asia

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Application deadlines:

• Master of Economics at Thammasat University – 6 Jan 2012
• Master of Sustainable Development (RCSD) at Chiang Mai University – 31 Jan 2012
• Master of International Development Studies at Chulalongkorn University – 31 Mar 2012

Description:

The Heinrich Boll Stiftung (HBS) Southeast Asia Regional Office in Thailand offers a maximum of six scholarships for the following international Master of Arts programs:

Master of Arts in Economics at Thammasat University
The objective of the program is to produce Economics graduates equipped with economic theory and methodology sufficient to conduct research and study in economic fields at the high quality level. The objective is also to produce Economics graduates who are capable of undertaking high-level duty such as
lecturers, with ability to encourage analytical thinking in students at the secondary and tertiary levels, and specialists with expertise in economic analysis and planning in public and private organizations or in their own business undertakings.

Master of Arts in Sustainable Development (RCSD) at Chiang Mai University
This program at the Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable Development (RCSD) at Chiang Mai University is a graduate program for Thai and international students, particularly from neighboring countries. The program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to the interplay between ethnic and gender relations in resource management and sustainable development in different socio-economic, political and economic context. This program is a full-time, two-year curriculum.

Master of Arts in International Development Studies (MAIDS) at Chulalongkorn University
This program is designed for postgraduate students, NGO workers, and international organizations employees who are interested in the field of international development. The program is multidisciplinary and integrates academic, technical, managerial, and professional training. This program is a full-time, one-year curriculum. It requires a good command of English and the knowledge of basic social science concepts.

The Scholarship Program is designed to provide sufficient financial support to students who are enrolled in one of the Master of Arts academic programs as mentioned above. The objective of the program is to assist students in developing their academic and personal skills as well as their perspective on regional politics as well as concepts of development and sustainability.

The scholarship covers the following expenditures:

• Tuition & Registration fees
• Traveling costs – Round trip to/from Myanmar (Burma) to Thailand
• Traveling costs for field trip for data collection (if necessary)
• Monthly allowance – For food, accommodation, etc
• Book and thesis allowance
• Health insurance

Eligibility and Restrictions:

• All applicants with a bachelor’s degree in all disciplines are eligible to apply for the scholarship (applicants for the Economics program should have a strong background in Mathematics and Statistics and preferably a BA in Economics).
• Applicants must live in Myanmar/Burma and willing and likely to return to Myanmar/Burma after their graduation.
• Candidates must prove a very good spoken and written command of English, according to the required TOEFL and IELTS score of the respective University.
• Scholarship recipients are required to maintain student status throughout the period of the Program. They should devote themselves fulltime and with ambition to the study and abide by all terms and conditions outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding signed by an hbs representative and the scholarship recipient.
• HBS gives priority to applicants with relevant working experience and social commitment.
• HBS pays particular attention to have a balanced participation of women and men in the Scholarship Program and invites applicants from all ethnic groups.

Application Procedure:

1. The official application form and all needed documents must be submitted directly to the respective University program until the deadline (see below for the contact address of the relevant University). It is NOT necessary to send the application documents to the Heinrich Boll Stiftung!
2. The University will only accept complete applications! Please check carefully! If you expect some documents to be available only after application deadline please tell the University in advance!
3. Indicate in the application (application form) to the University that you seek a scholarship from Heinrich Boll Stiftung.
4. For questions concerning the application process please contact the respective University (program officer) directly.
5. Only candidates with sufficient academic qualifications and proven English skills will be admitted to the University. Only those application documents of applicants who have been admitted to the program will be forwarded to hbs to be considered for the Scholarship Program.
6. HBS and the respective Universities select together the final candidates for the scholarship from the short list of admitted candidates, according to the academic qualification and criteria set by HBS (see above).
7. HBS and the respective University program may contact applicants for interviews during the selection process.
8. Decisions made are final. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
9. Applicants can re-apply for the Scholarship Program the following year.
10. Keep the receipt of your application fee as you will get it reimbursed in case you will be awarded the scholarship.

Contacts to submit applications:

Master of Arts in Economics at Thammasat University

Graduate Studies Program
The Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University
2 Prachan Road, Bangkok 10200 THAILAND

Contact person: Ms. Wannah Vejbrahm
Email: wannah@econ.tu.ac.th
Phone: +66-2-613 2422, +66-2-613 2425
Fax: +66-2-224-9428
Website: Faculty of Economics, Thamassat University

Master of Arts in Sustainable Development at Chiang Mai University

Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable Development (RCSD)
Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai 50200 THAILAND

Contact persons: Ms. Muttika Thungsuphuti and Dr. Chusak Wittayapak
Email: muttika.t@cmu.ac.th and rcsd@cmu.ac.th
Phone: +66-53-943595
Fax: +66-53-943596
Website: Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable Development, Chiang Mai University

Master of Arts in International Development Studies (MAIDS) at Chulalongkorn University

Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University
Henri-Dunant Road, Bangkok 10330 THAILAND

Contact person: Ms. Sorasich Swangsilp
Email: s_sorasich@hotmail.com or maids@chula.ac.th
Phone: +66-2-218-7313
Fax: +66-2-252-6277
Website: Faculty of Political Science, International Development Studies, Chulalongkorn University

Heinrich Boll Stiftung Southeast Asia

Heinrich Böll Stiftung Southeast Asia Regional Office
75 Sukhumvit 53 (Paidee-Madee)
Klongton Neua, Wattana
Bangkok 10110 THAILAND

Contact person: Mr. Rainer Einzenberger
Email: Rainer.Einzenberger@th.boell.org
Phone: +66-26625960-109
Fax: +66-26627576
Website: Heinrich Boll Stiftung Southeast Asia