SEARCA Full Masters And PhD Scholarships
Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and ...
Deadline:  31st July

Agriculture,Science,Social Sciences
Brunei,Cambodia,Indonesia,Laos,Malaysia,Myanmar,Philippines,Singapore,Thailand,Timor-Leste,Vietnam
M.Tech. (Master of Technology),Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy),M.Arch. (Master of Architecture),M.Plan. (Master of Planning),M.Com. (Master of Commerce),M.S. (Master of Surgery),M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy),M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration),M.Ed. (Master of Education),M.S. (Master of Science),M.Des. (Master of Design),M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications),M.Optom. (Master of Optometry),M.P.H. (Master of Public Health),M.Voc. (Master of Vocation),M.H.R.D.M. (Master in Human Resources Development Management),M.Ch. (Master of Chirurgiae),M.Sc. (Master of Science),M.Text. (Master of Textile),M.A (Master of Arts)
Asia

Scholarship Overview

SEARCA Full Masters And PhD Scholarships, 2021 is offered for Masters, PhD degree in the field of Agriculture or related sciences and Social Sciences. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 31 Jul 2021. This scholarship is provided by Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and the value of this scholarship is Full Funding, Tuition fees and other benefits . This scholarship is open for: Open to nationals of SEAMEO member countries.

  • Degree: Masters, PhD
  • Provided by: Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)
  • Deadline: 31 Jul 2021
  • Scholarship value: Full Funding, Tuition fees and other benefits

SEARCA's Graduate Study Program has initiated Full Masters and PhD Scholarships to nationals of SEAMEO member countries, namely- Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, and Vietnam to pursue advanced studies leading to master's and doctoral degrees in agriculture, forestry, and related sciences. The scope of the Graduate Study Program has expanded to include institutional development, networking, and services to enhance graduate education in the region. SEARCA has also been providing services for administration of scholarship funds under the sponsorship of institutions other than SEAMEO.

Value of SEARCA Full Masters And PhD Scholarships, 2021:

The successful applicants of SEARCA Full Masters And PhD Scholarships, 2021 will receive:

    • Tuition and other fees.
    • Travel allowances.
    • Thesis/dissertation support.
    • Supplies allowance.
    • Health Insurance.
    • A stipend for food, lodging, and incidental expenses.

Eligibility

  • SEARCA Full Masters And PhD Scholarships is open to nationals of SEAMEO member countries.
  • Applicants who are regular employees of academic or research institutions or government agencies are eligible.
  • Applicants applying for masters degree must not be more than 35 years of age.
  • Applicants for PhD must not be more than 40 years of age.

Documents Required:

  • Curriculum Vitae.
  • SEARCA Scholarship Application Form.
  • Official academic transcripts.
  • Certification of employment.
  • A detailed description of the research the candidate plans to conduct for thesis/dissertation. 
  • Two copies of passport-size pictures.
  • Medical certificate.
  • Official endorsement from the employer must be submitted.
  • Candidates results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be provided.

How To Apply

Applicants must fill out online the SEARCA Scholarship Application Form and upload a copy of all required documents. A printout of the accomplished online application together with the original or certified true copies of uploaded documents must be submitted to the Ministry of Education/Higher Education of the applicant's own country.

The required documents to be submitted should be in English:

  1. Original or certified true copy of transcript of academic records bearing the seal of the University and original signature of the Registrar or Head of the University. Applicants for MS degree should submit their original/certified true copy Bachelor of Science (BS) transcript of records. PhD degree applicants should submit their original/certified true copy BS and MS transcripts of records.
  2. Original or certified true copies of certificates of completion/diploma for every degree completed
  3. Certificate of employment
  4. Endorsement from employer
  5. Updated curriculum vitae
  6. Brief description of the research the applicant plans to conduct for thesis/dissertation. The research topic must be in line with SEARCA's overarching theme of Accelerating Transformation Through Agricultural Innovation (ATTAIN) with the following priority areas:
    • Agri-Business Models for Increased Productivity and Income
    • Sustainable Farming Systems and Natural Resource Management
    • Food and Nutrition Security
    • Transformational Leadership for Agricultural and Rural Development (ARD)
    • Gender and Youth Engagement in ARD
    • Enhanced ARD towards Climate Resilience
    • EcoHealth/One Health Applications to ARD
  7. Certification from a medical doctor that the applicant is in good physical and mental health condition and is fit to undertake graduate studies
  8. IELTS result (6.0) or TOEFL iBT result (75) taken within two years before application, as proof of English proficiency

Deadline for the Ministries to send endorsements to SEARCA is 31 July of every year.

Applicants are thus requested to check from their respective Ministries of Education/Higher Education for their deadline of receiving applications.