INTRODUCTION TO GIC
GIC ranks among the world’s top performing fund management businesses. A long term-investor, we have an enviable global network of offices in key financial capitals around the world, Our investment activities span the globe and a wide range of asset classes.

At GIC, our staff have access to the world’s top research houses and exposure to the world’s best financial minds. We are a young and dynamic organisation with many opportunities for professional advancement and intellectual challenge in both the areas of investment and corporate services.

WHO CAN APPLY
You must have consistently outstanding academic records of at least 8 GCE ‘O’ level/SPM distinctions and 4 GCE ‘A’ level/STPM distinctions, or equivalent. You should also be a dynamic individual with an outstanding extra-curricular record. Curent Form 6 students or equivalent are also welcome to apply.

We offer scholarships to suitable candidates of all nationalities in the following fields of study: Business Administration, Economics, Finance/Banking, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Accountancy and others.

VALUE & CONDITIONS
The scholarships are tenable for:

• 3 – 4 years in universities in the United Kingdom and United States. There is a 6-year bond after graduation
• 5 years in universities in Japan and Germany. There is a 5-year bond after graduation

The value of the award depends on the country of scholarship. It includes tuition fees and allowances for lodging, maintenance, clothing and books. Depending on the country, we also provide medical insurance coverage, excess baggage, return air ticket and other expenses incurred in the course of study.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send us copies of the following:

• Curriculum vitae (not exceeding one page) with your full name, contact details, present school and a summary of your major achievements
• Certified copies of your GCE ‘O’ level/SPM and GCE ‘A’ level/STPM certificates, or its equivalent
• Information on achievements/awards and participation in extra-curricular activities over the last 2 years

Please send your application to:

The Advertiser (Ref: 2938)
Raffles City P. O. Box 1035, Singapore 911735

Applications must reach us by 28 December 2007.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Why Erasmus Mundus?
Erasmus Mundus (EM) is a scholarship programme launched in 2004 to improve access to higher education in Europe and to foster all-around links between the EU and third countries.

Who can participate?
EM gives graduate students from outside the EU the chance to obtain a master
degree in the EU, Malaysian students holding a BA degree are eligible.

How much money is available?
A 9.8 million MYR package of funding has been set aside specifically for students
from Malaysia for the period 2005/6-2006/7. This is in addition to the eligibility
of Malaysian students to the worldwide EM programme of €230 million running for the period 2004/2008. It is expected that for the next selection there will be 40
scholarships available for Malaysian students.

How does Erasmus Mundus work?
EM supports the setting-up of ad-hoc master courses by groups of EU-based universities. These master courses are set by groups of three or more institutions
from different EU member states. Scholarships are only available for these courses. Students follow the courses in two or more of the universities and receive a joint, double or multiple degrees recognized by all the universities participating in the consortium.

What level are the courses?
All courses are Master level. Undergraduate (Bachelors) and Doctoral level study are not covered by Erasmus Mundus.

How many courses are available?
At present there are 36 courses involving over 100 universities. It is expected that
up to 100 master courses will eventually be set up. Masters courses are offered in
different fields: Architecture, Art, Business, Communication, Education, Engineering, Geography, Humanities, Languages, Law, Mathematics, Medical Sciences, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences etc. To consult the Masters Courses offered please check the web page:
“http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/programmes/mundus/projects/index_en.html”

What is the amount of the student scholarships?
Student scholarships are €21,000 (98,000 MYR) for one year and €42,000 (196,000 MYR) for two years.

What languages are courses taught in?
Many courses are taught in English although this depends on the individual master course.

What are the eligibility criteria?
Eligibility criteria are set by individual master courses; applicants must have
successfully accomplished their undergraduate (Bachelors) studies.

How do you apply?
Applications are made directly to the group of universities running a specific master course. The universities themselves will make the selection. Please contact by e-mail the contact person of the master (to be found on the EM website) you want to apply and ask for all the relevant information.

For more information, check the web page of the European Commission Delegation to Malaysia

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