SEARCA Graduate Scholarships in Agriculture for Southeast Asians
SEARCA
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 31 July (annual)
Study in: Southeast Asia
Next course starts 2020
Brief description:
The Masters (MS)/PhD Scholarship Programme aims to ensure the relevance and responsiveness of Southeast Asia’s agricultural scientists and professionals to global sustainable development issues.
Host Institution(s):
• Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB), Bogor, Indonesia
• Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta, Indonesia
• Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Selangor, Malaysia
• Kasetsart University (KU), Bangkok, Thailand
• University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), Laguna, Philippines
Level/Field(s) of study:
Masters or PhD Degree programme related to inclusive and sustainable agricultural and rural development (including but not limited to: Agricultural/Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics and Agribusiness, Forestry and Fisheries, Environmental Sciences, Agro-industrial Technology, and Engineering).
Number of Awards:
Not specified.
Target group:
Open to nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Covers tuition and other school fees; travel allowance (roundtrip air ticket from home country to study post and local transportation); thesis/dissertation support; book and supplies allowance; health insurance; and a stipend for food, lodging and incidental expenses.
Eligibility:
The SEARCA Graduate Scholarship is open to nationals of SEAMEO Member Countries (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam) who are regular employees of academic, research or government institutions and not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
Proposed thesis research should focus on SEARCA’s overarching theme of inclusive and sustainable agricultural and rural development (ISARD). Moreover, priority research topics must fall within the ISARD strategic thrusts on social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and cross-cutting concerns.
How to apply
Scholarship Council Canada has electronic application center, fill in the form and upload your documents. Upon successful application submission, you will receive an acknowledgment and electronic payment receipt. Keep it safe as a reference and wait for the outcome. Scholarship Council Canada team will take care of your further process upon qualifying.
Official Scholarship Council Canada Website: https://apply.
