Go North or South East, Young Man!

For those who are not world cup crazy, here's some scholarship news. Two very different destinations, both East of Malaysia, both offering scholarships at the graduate level, something near and dear to me.

First up, Japan. Thanks to Adriene for the heads up. Adriene is currently in Tokyo doing her Masters under the Monbukagakusho Postgraduate Scholarship 2006 by Embassy of Japan.

Asia Japan Alumni (ASJA) International with the collaboration of Japan Graduates’ Association of Malaysia (JAGAM) will be providing scholarships to eligible applicants for Master or Ph.D courses for the April 2007 enrolment under the ASJA Scholarship Program For Post Graduates Studies In Japan. More details can be found here.

Second destination, NZ. The New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) is now open to applicants from around the world until July 17. A total of 40 scholarships will be made available to students undertaking a PhD research programme at any of the eight New Zealand universities next year. The selection criteria for award of the scholarships is academic merit. More details can be found here.

There are many Malaysians who want to do a Masters or PhD overseas especially those who have not had the opportunity to study overseas at the undergrad level. Since not everyone who applies for scholarships such as the Chevening (UK) or the Fulbright (US) actually receives them, it's great that there are other opportunities available in other countries. I'd encourage all who have an inkling to get a graduate degree to apply and give it a shot!