The application is now open for the 2013-2014 SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY PARTNER UNIVERSITIES IN JAPAN AND KOREA Office of Extension Coordination (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs) DILC Bldg., Apacible St. corner Magsaysay Avenue, University of the Philippines Diliman U.P. Diliman undergraduate students (second-year or third-year standing) are encouraged to apply (except for Certificate courses) for the one-year student exchange program with U.P. Diliman’s partner universities in Japan and Korea. Eligibility Criteria: - Undergraduate students who are currently enrolled (Certificate courses are not eligible) - 2nd-3rd year standing or not graduating during AY 2013-2014 - Collective GWA of 1.5 or better for Japan; Collective GWA of 2.0 or better for Korea - Knowledge of Nihongo or Korean (has enrolled or is currently enrolled in a Japanese or Korean language class under the Department of Linguistics or Asian Center) - Must be 23 years old and below and will not turn 24 years old before March 2014 Application Requirements: - Resumé with 2”x2” photo - Latest True Copy of Grades (TCG) - Two (2) Recommendation Letters from UP professors addressed to: The Japanese/Korean Exchange Student Screening Committee (Office of Extension Coordination-OVCAA) - 500-750-word Essay explaining why you wish to be an exchange student to Japan or Korea (format: Times New Roman, 12, single space, 1” margin all sides) - A photocopy of the student’s Form 5 for the First Semester AY 2013-2014 - A photocopy of the student’s valid passport (not expiring before October 2015) Note: If the student does not have a valid passport yet, the student must instead submit a photocopy of the passport application/renewal appointment slip (sent by DFA to the applicant via email for confirmation of desired appointment schedule) indicating the date and time of the appointment. Deadline: All application documents must be received no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, July 12, 2013 at the OEC-OVCAA, DILC Bldg., Apacible St. corner Magsaysay Avenue (near NCTS/Sundial and Computer Center). All applicants will undergo a panel interview during the selection process. Scholarship is for one-year exchange only with a batch of successful applicants leaving in April 2014 for Japan, and March 2014 for those selected for Korea. Scholarship package include: free tuition, monthly allowance, dorm, and round-trip airfare (for Korea only). Students are also given a chance to work part-time with salary/compensation. For more information, you may visit the OEC-OVCAA and look for Ms. Noelle Rivera or Ms. Hazel Meking. Contact numbers: 926-6590 or 981-8500 local 2561.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:42:28 +0000
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