1. He/she gains admission to a leading U.S. graduate program on his/her personal initiative. His/her graduate admission will be reviewed by a panel of American scientists who make selection recommendations VEF; or

2. He/she goes through a nationwide competitive process conducted by VEF with the support of American and Vietnamese scientists. This process will involve a screening exam and a personal interview with leading American scientists who would then recommend the chosen candidates to top U.S. graduate programs; or

3. He/she is personally recommended by a visiting American professor who is funded by VEF to teach at the candidate’s university in Vietnam. This American professor would recommend the candidate to his/her U.S. institution or to another top U.S. institution in the field.

In all three cases, fellowship award decisions will be made by the Board of VEF. All applicants will be considered based on their academic performance, intellectual capability and scientific promise. In general, TOEFL and GRE test scores will be required. When necessary, we will help newly-selected VEF Fellows acquire more proficiency in English in an intensive English program prior to their graduate school matriculation.

In order to produce young scientists and university faculties for Vietnam, we strongly prefer Ph.D. candidates and recent university graduates, including young college faculty. No working experience or government affiliation is required. Our fellowship is open to all qualified citizens of Vietnam, regardless of their gender, regional origin, social or political background.

VEF Fellowship Program 2007

The Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF) is pleased to announce the opening of its 2007 Fellowship Program for applicants who have gained official admission on their own to leading U.S. graduate schools for Fall 2007 in science and technology fields.

For further information please visit the VEF website at http://www.vef.gov/news.php?id=163

VEF Fellowship Program 2008

The Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF) is pleased to announce its 2008 VEF Fellowship program. The Fellowship application and selection process is open, competitive, and transparent. Applicants do not need to pay any fees to anyone in order to apply or be considered for a VEF Fellowship. Winners are chosen based on individual merits including academic performance, intellectual capabilities, English capability, and the potential for scientific contribution to education and research.

For further information please visit the VEF website at www.vef.gov

From Brandeis University - The Heller School for Social Policy and Management.

Programs in Sustainable International Development

Striving for Equity in Health Systems through Effective Policy and Management.

The Master of Science in International Health  Policy and Management (IHPM) Program is pleases to announce a competition in which a full tuition and fees scholarship will be awarded to an early to mid-career development professional with a demonstrated commitment to effective health policy and management. The Scholarship  for this one-year degree begins in August 2006.

The one-year M.S. Program is designed to train students to take on increasingly responsible roles in health policy planning, and in the management of policy and program implementation in health ministries and planning agencies, multilateral and bilateral development organizations, and NGOs.  Students in this program learn how to make the best use of policy analysis to determine which plans work, which are the most cost-effective, and which are sensitive to a country’s values and culture.

The IHPM Scholar will receive full tuition and fee remission for the 2006/ 2007 academic year. The Scholarship does NOT cover airfare, health insurance or any living expenses. Although nominations are encouraged from international and governmental development institutions and NGOs, self-nominations are accepted. Women, and candidates with experience in health policy, service delivery or education-related work with poor and vulnerable populations, are especially encouraged to apply.

Nominators may mail, fax (781-736-2774) or email (Heller Admissions@Brandeis.edu) a letter of nomination to the Admission Office.

Applications (to be submitted by the applicant) should include:

• A letter of Interest in the IHPM Scholarship
• A completed Application Form (which can be downloaded from our website or submitted on-line)
• A Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• A detailed Statement of Purpose describing your career objectives and work experience
• Three original letters of recommendation (at least one professional and one academic) on official letterhead sent directly to the Admissions Office from the recommenders. These letters must be accompanied by a Brandeis University Recommendation Form. (Faxed letters are acceptable to begin the review but originals are required before any offer of admission or award can be made.)
• Original or certified true copies of transcripts from all university-level studies, sent directly to the Admissions Office from each university. (An unofficial transcript of university record is acceptable to begin consideration but the original is required to complete the application.) Transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation.
• An official TOEFL or IELTS score report is required for all international applicants.
• Official GMAT or GRE scores are encouraged, but not required.
  Detailed instructions on completing an application can be found in the Admissions section of the SID website.
   
• To learn more about the SID Master of Science Program, please visit our website at http//www.heller.brandeis.edu/sid
  The Heller School is considered to be one of the top 3 schools of social policy in the United States.
  Brandeis University is located outside of Boston, Massachusetts

The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society's  ( http://www.philanthropy.org/ ) Emerging Leaders  International Fellows Program provides leadership  training through applied research and professional  mentorships for young scholar-practitioners in the  nonprofit sector.

The program is open to scholars and practitioners under the age of 36 interested in building third-sector capacity in the United States and overseas. This year's fellows will be selected from abroad and also from communities of color under-represented in the U.S. grantmaking sector. Fellows are based at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, where they design and pursue an individualized research project and participate in a three-month seminar (March 1 to May 31, 2006) on the U.S.and international voluntary sectors. 

The research topic for applicants to the 2006 Emerging Leaders Program is community foundations. In addition, a limited number of fellowships for research on diaspora philanthropy, as well as other topics, may also be available for applicants based outside the United States.

Applicants must hold a college or university degree and speak and write English fluently. Preference will be given to candidates with strong ties to a third-sector institution and demonstrated research skills. Traditionally, selected fellows are citizens of countries other than the United States.

Each fellowship covers the cost of tuition and includes a  $1,300-per month stipend to cover living expenses. The center will also provide accommodations and round-trip air travel to and from the United States.

See the Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society Web site for complete program and application information.

RFP Link: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/2109/pcivil