by dkphung | Nov 6, 2024 | News, Scholarships
Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), Austria – a partner of IU-VNU is calling for exchange students applications in AY 2025 – 2026. Students may apply for Ernst Mach Grant (EMG) Scholarship which targets talented undergraduate and graduate students wishing to study at any Austrian academic institutions. The scholarship is sponsored and processed by the Republic of Austria, Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF), and processed by OeAD-GmbH, Agency for Education and Internationalization. More details are as below:
1. Term of study: Fall semester 2025 (4 months), spring semester 2026 (4 months) or full academic year 2025-2026 (10 months).
2. Venue: Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), Innsbruck, Austria.
3. Study program: see courses offered for bachelor and master students at https://www.mci.edu/de/
4. Number of students to be nominated: 4 eligible students (Bachelor/Master). The number of candidates may vary depending on the host university.
5. Eligibilities: Applicants are required to
- Be a full-time Bachelor/Master student at IU-VNU;
- Have completed at least one semester at IU-VNU for Master students, or two semesters for Bachelor students;
- Have the GPA of at least 75/100 with no component GPA below 60/100;
- Have not registered Thesis by the time of application;
- Will not register Thesis in the spring semester of AY 2024-2025. Note: K21 Bachelor students will be required to submit a consent letter regarding this issue;
**Note: If a student of Cohort K21 or K22 were granted the EMG scholarship to study at MCI in the spring (2nd) semester of AY 2025-2026, he/she would consent not to do the Thesis until he/she returns to Vietnam to continue the study program at IU-VNU in AY 2026-2027**
- Be able to submit two letters of recommendation by full-time lecturers of IU-VNU (further instructions below);
- Have a certificate of English proficiency (encouraged, not required);
- Meet the application deadline and submit a complete package of required documents.
- Commit to return to IU-VNU to complete the study program at IU-VNU.
Ineligible students:
- Students of Articulation program (Chương trình liên kết) who will be transferred to the second phase of study at the partner university/or will be transferred to the Top-up phase (UWE 4+0 program).
- Students who already registered for Thesis by the time of application, or will be doing Thesis in any semester of AY 2025-2026.
- Students who are registered as being in a gap semester/gap year.
- Students who have participated in the exchange programs for 2 regular semesters in total.
- Students who have been granted EMG scholarships before.
6. Scholarship value:
- Monthly scholarship rate: EUR 1,300.
- Assistance in arranging accommodation (dormitory or apartment) with the OeAD student housing: monthly rent (approx. EUR 330 to EUR 800) + monthly administrative fee (currently EUR 24).
- Health insurance: Currently around EUR 55 to EUR 200 (guide value; depends on age, scholarship category and state of health).
- Note: The costs for accommodation and insurance are to be paid by the scholarship holders.
- Travel allowance: Scholarship holders from non-European developing countries will also receive a travel allowance of up to EUR 1,200 upon presentation of original receipts.
7. HOW TO APPLY:
Step 1: Application assessment
Applicants submit a full application to the Center for International Mobility (CIM) before 3 PM, 10 December 2024 (Tuesday). Link to submit: http://bit.ly/3AmXID8.
Note: In Page 2, select “Partner exchange” under Program type, choose “Austria” in the Home country section, and choose “Austria – MCI” in Host institution.
A full application package includes:
- Application form: Go to cim.hcmiu.edu.vn/outbound-download 🡪 Click “Exchange program application form” 🡪 Download and fill in your information.
Note: In sheet 2, section II. Program registration, please indicate the semester in which you are applying (fall/spring/both semesters).
Note: This procedure normally takes 7-10 working days, so please make the request as soon as possible.
- 02 Letters of Recommendation from full-time lecturers of IU-VNU. The letters of recommendation can be freely worded, must have letterhead, date, signature of the recommender and stamp and must not be older than six months when the application is submitted. Please download the template here and send it to the lecturers.
Note: CIM will support students with the procedure of certifying and stamping lecturers’ signatures.
- A Letter of Motivation (max 500 English words in English).
- A certificate of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS) – Encouraged, not required.
- A scanned copy of the passport’s information page (valid at least 12 months by the time of enrollment in the exchange program at MCI).
- Other supporting documents if any (certificates of participating in extracurricular activities, prizes/awards granted at the university/city/province level, proof of working in scientific research projects at IU-VNU).
All documents should be in PDF format and named following the format: Student Name – Student ID – Type of document. For example: Nguyen Van A – BABAIU22001 – CV in English; Tran Van B – IELSIU20002 – Transcript of record (Scale 100).
Step 2: Student nomination
IU-VNU will shortlist 4 students based on academic records, motivation to apply for EMG scholarship, and 02 recommendation letters. After being nominated, applicants complete the online application guided by MCI via email later on.
MCI Admission team will evaluate and send Letter of acceptance (LoA) to eligible students. Note: LoA is a must-have document when students move to Step 3.
Step 3: Online application with OeAD before 01 February 2025.
Students will be guided to submit documents (similar to step 1) up to the online system. Note: You are required to submit the LoA issued by MCI in this step.
Step 4: Wait for scholarship results from OeAD and MCI (around June 2025). CIM will contact successful students for further instructions regarding accommodation, visa application, course registrations, etc.
Students may read more about the Ernst Mach Grant scholarship in AY 2025 – 2026 at https://grants.at/de/ or FAQ about the program at link.
Should you have any concerns regarding the program, please send an email to the Center for International Mobility via nbhan@hcmiu.edu.vn, or cim@hcmiu.edu.vn. You may also send a message to the Fanpage of IU Student Exchange and Study Abroad Program via https://www.facebook.com/IU.SEaSAP.
by dkphung | Mar 14, 2023 | News, Scholarships, Short–term Programs
Dear IUers, the Youth Regional Affairs Dialouge – YRAD 2023 is looking for dynamic young leaders ready to shine and eager to share knowledge on political issues in the region.
Does anyone want to join this exciting 8-day YRAD program this summer? Let’s find out with IU-SEaSAP!
- Program time: From July 16 to July 23, 2023 (8 days).
- Topic: Social Issues in the World of Trade and Jobs.
- Venue: Nanyang Technological University Campus, Singapore.
- Fees: Selected candidates will be supported with the costs of attending the program and support for air tickets, living expenses, travel in Singapore, Visa, and Insurance.
- Program fact sheet: https://tinyurl.com/2p8726ea
[𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘]
Candidate requirement: https://tinyurl.com/2p8upwj4
Deadline for application: Before Sunday, 2 April 2023
Submission of application: Send the complete set of documents as required below to email dialogue@ntu.edu.sg:
Application form to attend the program: https://tinyurl.com/yckfp6z2
Notice: Send the completed application form to email nbhan@hcmiu.edu.vn before April 2, 2023, with the subject line [YRAD 2023] Full name – Student ID for assistance in reviewing and signing the “University Recommendation” section.
- Transcript showing academic results of the latest semester (PDF format)
- Other supporting documents (CV, Letter of Recommendation from Lecturer, Copy of Passport)
The opportunity to make your CV bright and develop yourself is now in front of you, hurry up prepare your profile and register to become one of 40 international students selected to participate in YRAD 2023!
𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄:
After receiving an Invitation to attend the program from Nanyang Technological University, students need to submit an application to the Center for International Mobility for assistance with the necessary procedures related to the exchange offered that is regulated by the International University.
by dkphung | Mar 13, 2023 | News, Scholarships
ESB BUSINESS SCHOOL – REUTLINGEN UNIVERSITY, GERMANY
TL-STIFTUNG SCHOLARSHIP
WINTER EXCHANGE PROGRAM ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024
IU-VNU would like to call for applicants (2nd and 3rd year students) for a full-semester exchange program at ESB School of Business, Reutlingen University in Germany. Exchange program at ESB offers undergraduate courses with a focus on International Operations Management (IOM). Outstanding students can apply for TL-Stiftung Scholarships with the value of 5,200 EUR/package.
Course description and program details can be found at: https://www.esb-business-school.de/en/studying-at-esb/student-exchange
- Time of enrollment (Winter semester): from 1 October 2023 to 7 February 2024
- Application package requirement:
Please export each document in PDF format and save as Full name – Type of document. Ex: Tran Van A – Transcript of Record (Scale 100).
- CV (in English or German)
- 2 latest transcript of records (scale 4 and scale 100) – Request at Office A2.708;
- Motivational letter (about 500 words, clearly indicate you need financial support)
- 2 letter of recommendations from full-time lecturers of IU-VNU;
- Passport picture (300 x 400 pixels);
- Scanned copy of passport with validity of at least 12 months;
- Current certificate of enrolment at IU-VNU (CIM will support you with this if you are eligible for the exchange program).
- Application information and deadline:
Please submit your application to Center for International Mobility (CIM) on the online Portal at https://cim.hcmiu.edu.vn/outgoing/iu-seasap-application-portal/ before 4 PM of 17 March 2023 (Friday).
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- Tuition fee: students only pay the tuition fee to IU-VNU before the start of exchange semester (for at least 14 credits/semester).
- Living expenses: approx. 700-900 EUR/month (including rent).
- Applicants should be in the second or third year (not first or fourth year) at the university.
- Applicants with financial difficulties who are interested in applying for an exchange semester at ESB Business School and cannot afford it.
- Amount: 5,200 EUR/semester
- Eligibility: Candidates should demonstrate a level of proficiency in English and have a suitable GPA:
- Proof of language proficiency include test scores of 6.0 and above in IELTS and a minimum of 750 points in TOEIC or equivalent certification.
- Have an overall GPA above 7.5 with no course under 6.0 (Physical training, Military Education or Political courses are not counted)
- References from professors would raise your chances of being invited to an interview.
- Step 1: You must be nominated by IU-VNU as an exchange student to ESB and TL-Stiftung Selection Committee.
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- Step 2: Eligible students will be invited to an interview section with TL-Stiftung’s representative.
- Step 3: After the announcement of scholarship results, students may decide to continue or withdraw their application.
- Step 4: Students will then receive an email from exchange coordinator at Reutlingen University including a link for online application on MoveON
- Step 5: Submit all the required documents up on the online system.
Once your application has been completed and accepted, CIM will provide you with additional information about housing, available courses, important dates, etc. and send you a letter of acceptance in case you need to apply for a Visa.
Note: Should your application be successful; you will need to enroll in at least 3 courses as well as an additional German course.
by dkphung | Dec 5, 2022 | News, Scholarships
IU-VNU would like to call for applicants for Student Exchange Program in Canada academic year 2023 – 2024. Applicants may apply for SEED Scholarship (Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development). This program opens for undergraduate/post graduate candidates.
Full details of SEED scholarship can be found at: https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/asean-anase.aspx?lang=eng
Notes:
- Each host institution reserves the right to determine the number of IU-VNU candidates to be nominated with SEED scholarship.
- It is possible that a student receives admission for the exchange program at a host institution, but is unsuccessful in their SEED scholarship application.
1. Host institutions in Canada:
2. Duration of program: Semester 1 (September, 2023 – December, 2023) or full academic year 2023-2024 (September, 2023 – April, 2024).
3. Application package: Required documents for Student Exchange Program in Canada includes:
- Application form (download at https://cim.hcmiu.edu.vn/outbound-download/);
- CV in English;
- 02 Official transcripts in scale 4 and scale 100 (candidates request at the Office of Academic Affairs/Graduate Affairs);
- Scanned copy of Passport information page (valid at least 12 months);
- Letter of motivation (approx. 500 words in English);
- Letter of proof of full-time enrolment from home institution (CIM will support eligible candidates with this document);
- Valid proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL).
Other required documents for candidates applying for SEED scholarship:
- Letter of recommendation from home institution (maximum one page):
- on official letterhead;
- dated within the last six months;
- from the candidate’s instructor, or professor at IU-VNU;
- explains the nature of study or research to be undertaken in Canada and how the home institution will benefit from this scholarship program;
- assesses the candidate’s commitment and capacity to use the program of study or research in Canada to help combat poverty and narrow the development gap in the ASEAN region.
- Letter of intent (maximum one page):
- explain the nature of studies or research to be undertaken;
- explain how undertaking study or research in Canada will empower the student to apply their learning to address the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;
- explain how they intend to use their learning to help combat poverty and narrow the development gap in the ASEAN region in their future career; and
- identify the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) their proposed study or research in Canada is aligned with and will contribute to.
- provide an explanation of how their learning in Canada will help to combat poverty in their home country.
- Signed privacy notice statement (found at this link).
4. How to submit application:
Interested applicants submit the documents in PDF format on CIM portal at http://bit.ly/3AmXID8 before 6PM of December 25, 2022 (Sunday).
by dkphung | Nov 28, 2022 | News, Scholarships
Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), Austria – a partner of IU-VNU is calling for exchange students applications in AY 2023 – 2024. Students may apply for Ernst Mach Grant (EMG) Scholarship which targets talented undergraduate and graduate students wishing to study at any Austrian academic institutions. The scholarship is sponsored and processed by Republic of Austria, Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF), and processed by OeAD-GmbH, Agency for Education and Internationalization. More details are as below:
- Term of study: Fall semester 2023 (4 months), or full academic year 2023-2024 (10 months)
- Venue: Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), Innsbruck, Austria
- Study program: see courses offered for bachelor and master students at https://www.mci.edu/de/
- Number of students to be nominated: 4 students
- Scholarship value:
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- Monthly scholarship rate: EUR 1,150.
- Assistance in arranging accommodation and insurance: around EUR 250 to EUR 600 per month.
- Health insurance: Currently around EUR 55 to EUR 200 (guide value; depends on age, scholarship category and state of health).
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- Travel allowance: Scholarship holders from non-European developing countries will also receive a travel allowance of up to EUR 1,000 upon presentation of original receipts.
- Requirements: Applicants for EMG scholarship are required to:
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- Meet IU Student Exchange & Study Abroad Programs eligibility requirements for participating in exchange programs (refer to cim.hcmiu.edu.vn/introduction).
- Have the approval from IU-VNU to go on an exchange program in a specific semester(s).
- Receive Letter of acceptance from Management Center Innsbruck.
Step 1: Student application and assessment by IU-VNU
- Applicants submit a full application to the Center for International Mobility (CIM) before 4 PM, 22 December 2022 (Thursday). Link to submit: http://bit.ly/3AmXID8.
- Note: In Page 2, select “Partner exchange” under Program type, choose
“Austria” in the Home country section, and choose “Austria – MCI” in the Host institution section.
A full application package includes:
- Application form: cim.hcmiu.edu.vn/outbound-download
- CV/Resume
- 2 Transcripts of record (scale 4 and scale 100) – Request at OAA (Room A2.708)
- 2 Letters of Recommendation. The letters of recommendation can be freely worded, must have letterhead, date, signature of the recommender and stamp and must not be older than six months when the application is submitted.
- Letter of Motivation (max 500 English words)
- Certificate of English proficiency
- Scanned copy of passport (valid at least 12 months)
Step 2: Student nomination and assessment by MCI
- IU-VNU will shortlist 4 students based on academic records, motivation to apply for EMG scholarship, and recommendation letters. After being nominated, applicants complete the online application guided by MCI via email later on.
- MCI Admission team will evaluate and send Letter of acceptance (LoA) to eligible students. Note: LoA is a must-have document when students move to Step 3.
Step 3: Online application with OeAD
- Students will be guided to submit documents (similar to step 1) up to the online system. Note: You are required to submit the LoA issued by MCI in this step.
Step 4: Wait for scholarship results from OeAD and MCI. CIM will contact successful students for further instructions regarding accommodation, visa application, course registrations, etc.
Students may read more about the Ernst Mach Grant scholarship in AY 2023 – 2024 at https://grants.at/de/. Go search for “Ernst Mach Grant for studying at an Austrian university of applied sciences” (Fachhochschule).
FAQ about the program at link.
by dkphung | Nov 14, 2022 | News, Scholarships
IU-VNU would like to call for applicants for the INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM (ISEP) for the academic year 2023-2024. There will also be financial support through ISEP Accessibility Scholarship.
Course description and program details can be found at: https://www.isepstudyabroad.org/planning/finances/study-abroad-scholarships/isep-accessibility-scholarship
Time of enrollment:
- Fall semester: August – December, 2023
- Whole academic year 2023-2024: August, 2023 – May, 2024
- Location: applicants can apply for up to 5 universities in the ISEP system.
- Application package:
- Application information: Interested applicants submit the application package in PDF format to Center for International Mobility (CIM) via CIM’s application portal. Application deadline: 25/01/2023.
- Program cost
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- ISEP Application Fee (paid through ISEP Portal): 100 USD
- ISEP Placement Fee: 325 USD (for 1 semester); 425 USD (for 2 semesters)
- ISEP Insurance (paid to ISEP): TBC
- Tuition fee (paid to IU-VNU): (tentative) 14 IU credits x tuition rate
- Program fee (paid to IU-VNU): 3,500 USD
- Visa, round trip flight ticket: depends on country
- ISEP Accessibility Scholarship
- Value: 1100 USD
- Recipients are chosen via a lottery system after the submission of a brief application that establishes financial need, demographics, and a short personal biography..
- The scholarship award will be announced by late April.
