Fwd: (C2Y email) Asia Leaders Programme (Dual Campus Master of Arts in Peace Building) FULL SCHOLARSHIP
Thinzar
ALP is a well-known program funded by the University of Peace, Costa Rica. I applied this program before.
This time, IELTS requirement is quite low (only 5.0 band), so .. you can run through to sit IELTS if you wanna apply this program.
However, I would like to remind you that ALP will not consider your applications if you send incomplete package. Meanwhile, you must provide all listed documents in time (before the deadline), there is no exception. My previous experience is - I don't have valid passport while I'm sending my applications and they rejected me at first time.
ALP used to request 2000 words essay to apply the leadership program... Thus, if you have some difficulties in writing essay or no ideas, please contact me. I'll be able to help you out.
Good luck,
Thinzar
The Asia Leaders Programme, a Dual Campus Master of Arts Programme, is a shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the UN Mandated University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the programme is to train young Asian professionals to become peace building practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in their organizations.
The programme offers additional language training for candidates with intermediate English proficiency and includes an MA programme in an area related to peace building (11 specializations available!), specially designed Asia focus courses and a 4-month internship.
Description of the Programme
This 17 to 20 month (depending on English proficiency) intensive academic programme begins in March 2012 and is accomplished in four terms:
1. Language training at AdMU in the Philippines (6 months for candidates with intermediate English, 3 months for candidates with advanced English);
2. MA coursework at the UPEACE Campus in Costa Rica (11 specializations available);
3. Asia Focus courses at the AdMU campus in the Philippines;
4. A four-month internship in Asia.
Thirty admitted applicants will be granted a full scholarship, provided by The Nippon Foundation. This includes: all tuition fees, the language-training module, academic materials, air travel, living expenses and basic insurance during the period of studies.
The Asia Leaders Programme offers theoretical and practical post graduate education to young Asian professionals from diverse cultures and backgrounds, providing them with a deep understanding of the central issues of peace building. Participants will broaden their knowledge base and will be able to engage with the major concepts, themes and debates within peace studies, preparing themselves for work with NGOs, governments, aid agencies, the UN and other organizations.
Furthermore, this programme empowers participants to conceptualize the key challenges faced by the international community, as well as the most promising potential areas and courses of action through an interdisciplinary and multicultural perspective.
Academic Schedule
From March to June 2012 (The Philippines), English Module 1: Intermediate English Training:
Accepted applicants with an intermediate level of English language proficiency will participate in this first module of English Training. The intensive 3-months English training will focus on grammar, syntax and sentence formation in all four aspects of language learning: listening, speaking, reading and writing. This module thus prepares the student for the advanced English training.
To be accepted to this first module the applicant must meet the following minimum English Standardized Test Scores:
TOEFL | TOEFL |
TOEFL | IELTS |
513 | 71 |
183 | 5.5 |
From June to August 2012 (The Philippines), English Module 2: Advanced Academic English Training:
Applicants with a high level of English language proficiency will start the programme with English module 2, together with the students who successfully completed Module 1.
The students in Module 2 are expected to have close to perfect grammar, very few mistakes in sentence structure, confidence in public speaking and presentation, and proficiency in listening to academic lectures.
The language instruction in English Module 2 will be integrated with an Academic Content Class. This will help the students to contextualize their language competencies in the Social Sciences and Peace Studies fields by increasing their vocabulary and analytical skills in these fields. The course also prepares the students for their upcoming MA coursework at the UPEACE campus in Costa Rica and their internship in an international organization with English as the working language.
To be accepted to this second module the applicant must meet the following minimum English Standardized Test Scores:
TOEFL | TOEFL |
TOEFL | IELTS |
530 | 90 |
215 | 7 |
From August 2012 to March 2013 (Costa Rica), Specialized MA Coursework: Students will continue their studies in one of the Specialized MA Programmes offered by UPEACE:
- Environmental Security and Peace
- Environmental Security and Peace - Specialization in Climate Change and Security
- Gender and Peace Building
- International Law and Human Rights
- International Law and the Settlement of Disputes
- International Peace Studies
- Media, Peace and Conflict Studies
- Natural Resources and Peace
- Peace Education
- Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development or
- Sustainable Urban Governance
From April to June 2013 (The Philippines): Students will pursue specialized courses with a focus on Peace building in Asia.
From June to October 2013 (Asia): Participants will do a 14 week internship at an international organization in Asia.
Graduates of the Dual Campus Asia Leaders Programme are working in Peace building all over Asia and beyond. Examples of employment are:
- Conflict Sensitivity Specialist, UNDP, Kyrgyzstan
- Gender Consultant, Office of the Presidential Advisor on the Peace Process, Philippines
- Education Officer, UNICEF, Uganda
- Human Resource Coordinator, IOM, Vietnam
- Programme Coordinator, Save the Children, Japan
- Procurement Officer, UN World Food Programme, Italy
- Economic Development Researcher, Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lebanon
- Project Manager, Global Environmental Organization, China
- Project Officer, Vansemberuu Health Project, Mongolia
- Partnership Assistant, Asian Development Bank, Philippines
- Research Consultant, Family Health International, Thailand
Overview of Instructions for preparing an application
Applicants must submit the following documents by 14 October 2011. Please read the guidelines carefully to determine which documentation is needed. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- Fill out the on-line application form
- Gather, scan and email a PDF copy of all of the following materials:
- Official Undergraduate Transcript (Original or certified true copy)
- Official BA Degree
- Curriculum Vitae or Résumé
- Two statements of purpose, one for each of the two MA Programmes of your choice
- English Proficiency Scores Report
- Copy of Passport
Please email all materials in PDF format (WORD format is not valid) to the following email, by 14 October 2011:specialp...@upeace.org. We will confirm receipt of application materials by e-mail as soon as possible.
- Request two letters of recommendation of faculty or other individuals qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study, and have them email the letters to UPEACE.
Kaung Myat
Master Student
Centre of Life and Food Science
Weihenstephan (WZW)
Technische Universität München
Large Point 23/205
85354 Freising
GERMANY
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