The Embassy of Japan has announced that the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship for the Young Leaders' Programme (YLP) is open for application until Sept 21.
Malaysian nationals who would like to pursue their Master's courses in Japan are invited to apply for the scholarships. During the term of the scholarship, a monthly allowance of approximately 242,000 yen (subject to change) will be given. Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation and tuition at the universities will be exempted. A round-trip airplane ticket is also provided.
The Embassy of Japan has announced that the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship for the Young Leaders' Programme (YLP) is open for application until Sept 21. Malaysian nationals who would like to pursue their Master's courses in Japan are invited to apply for the scholarships. During the term of the scholarship, a monthly allowance of approximately 242,000 yen (subject to change) will be given. Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation and tuition at the universities will be exempted. A round-trip airplane ticket is also provided.
The course duration is one year from October 2013 to September 2014 (except for the Business Administration course). Courses will be conducted in English.
For details, contact the Japan Information Service, Embassy of Japan (03-2177-2600 ext 146).
The 1st Regional WIEF Web-Reach Internet Marketing Workshop will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from Sept 4-8. Be part of the hands-on event tailored for women entrepreneurs from around the globe, especially those from Africa. The programme aims to help women entrepreneurs create and build online presence by using social networking tools and Internet marketing strategies. For details, visit http://wief.org/wief-businesswomen-network/20/
Brahma Kumaris is organising Opening The Window Of Wisdom, a retreat featuring Charlie Hogg, an international speaker who has conducted workshops in over 60 countries. He is also director of Brahma Kumaris Australia. The retreat is specially catered for people in positions of responsibility to tap into their wisdom to deal with life challenges.
It will take place from Aug 24 (6pm) till Aug 26 (1pm) at Selesa Resort, Bukit Tinggi, Bentong, Pahang. Price: RM450 nett (inclusive of meals and accommodation). The course fee is free in accordance with Brahma Kumaris principle. The programme will be conducted in English.
For details, contact Susan (012-698-6053) or Celia (017-291-0928).
Badan Warisan Malaysia is holding a sale and exhibition of antiquarian and old books, maps, prints and ephemera of Malaysia on its premises at No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur until Aug 30. Visit www.badanwarisan.org.my or call 03-2144-9273 for details.
The International Academic Forum, together with Waseda University (Japan), Birkbeck University of London (United Kingdom), the National Institute of Education (Singapore), the National University of Tainan (Taiwan), Lincoln University (UK), the Hong Kong Institute of Education, and its global partners are proud to announce the Fourth Annual Asian Conference on Education from Oct 24-28 in Osaka, Japan.
For enquiries email ace@iafor.org or visit http://ace.iafor.org/index.html
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