UNITED STATES–EAST TIMOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2007

UNITED STATES–EAST TIMOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2007

ANNOUNCEMENT


The East-West Center is pleased to announce the 2007 United States–East Timor Scholarship Program competition. The Program, funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program open to East Timorese who meet specific selection criteria.

The objective of the Program is to identify and support the education of academically talented East Timorese who are in the future expected to assume leadership roles in East Timor. Following a “bridge” year of intensive English language preparation, the scholarship normally provides the opportunity to pursue the bachelor’s (S1) degree study at a university in the United States, in fields that are directly relevant to the needs of East Timor. It will also enable the recipients to obtain a broader understanding of the United States. The scholarship program will include a summer internship in Washington, D.C. as well as a four to five week community service project in East Timor.

Eligible fields of study emphasize areas of critical development needs in East Timor. Students admitted to the undergraduate degree program will pursue fields of study related to agricultural or environmental studies, business, communications or journalism, economics, education, international relations, natural resources management, political science, psychology, and urban planning.

Completed applications must be received by 27 AUGUST 2007 for awards beginning in January 2008.


For 2007, five (5) scholarships will be available.


There are specific eligibility and selection criteria that applicants must satisfy before they can be considered for a scholarship. Please see “Information for Applicants” in the application packet for complete details regarding eligibility and selection criteria.


Applications

In East Timor, an application packet may be obtained from the United States Embassy, Praia dos Coqueiros, Dili. For more information in East Timor, please contact the East-West Center’s representative in Dili, Ms. Emma Coupland. Mobile: (+670) 735 8477 (within East Timor), or e-mail: uset_ships@yahoo.com Application materials may also be obtained from the Award Services Office at the East-West Center, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96848-1601, USA.

All application documents contained in the application packet may also be found at the following Internet site: http://www.eastwestcenter.org/studentprograms

Telephone, fax, or e-mail inquiries to the East-West Center should be routed as follows: telephone: 1-808-944-7735; fax: 1-808-944-7730; or e-mail: uset@eastwestcenter.org. Faxed inquiries should include in large print the individual’s name, mailing address, telephone, and, if available, fax number and e-mail address. All inquiries should reference the 2006 United States–East Timor Scholarship Program.