Southeast Asian Scholarship Up for Long Beach Students

Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Cheang Sophinarath, VOA Khmer | Long Beach, California

“Only education can help Khmer children sustain themselves in the US.”

The Khmer Parents Association in Long Beach, Calif., is now offering Cambodian-American high school students a scholarship.

The Southeast Asian Scholarship, which has been offered since 1995, is eligible to students who have a grade point average of 2.75, volunteer in the community, and whose parents are from Southeast Asian countries.

“Only education can help Khmer children sustain themselves in the US,” said Chan Hopson, head of the association.

This year, there is renewed focus on Cambodian-American students, said Charles Song, a member of the parents association.

The scholarship fund is worth a total $20,000 and will be split into 30 awards between $500 and $1,500. The association hopes to give small gifts to students who do not receive the scholarship money.

Scholarship for Asia Leaders Programme at the University For Peace

KI-Media Note: Dear Readers, should you need additional information about this scholarship, please contact Mr. Sovannarith Keo (email: skeo@student.upeace.org) who was a former alumni there.

Asia Leaders Programme
(MA Dual Campus with Ateneo de Manila University)

The Asia Leaders Programme, a Dual Campus Master Programme, is a shared initiative between The Nippon Foundation, the University for Peace, and Ateneo de Manila University. The objective of the programme is to train Asians to become practitioners who will work in the field for peace building. Take special note that the programme is not designed to train and develop academics.

This modality offers the support for individuals who do not have a proficient command of English to work in this increasingly common international language and to become comfortable in their professional abilities as they gain academic skills.

Description of the Programme

This 19-month intensive academic programme begins in April and is accomplished in three terms: the initial language-training module and courses at Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines; regular courses at UPEACE headquarters in Costa Rica; and a practical four-month internship in the Philippines.

Admitted applicants will be automatically granted full scholarships provided by The Nippon Foundation. A full scholarship includes: tuition fee, language-training module, academic materials, air travel and living expenses during the period of studies.

The Asia Leaders Programme offers the theoretical and practical post graduate education to Asians from diverse cultures and backgrounds to attain a deep understanding of the central issues of peace building. Participants will broaden their base of knowledge and will be able to engage with the major concepts, themes, and debates within peace studies, preparing themselves for work with NGOs, governments, aid agencies, the UN and other organizations.

Furthermore, this programme empowers participants to conceptualize the key challenges faced by the international community, and the most promising potential areas and courses of action through an interdisciplinary and multicultural perspective.

Academic Schedule

From April to August (The Philippines): Content based English language instruction module. Participants are expected to reach a score of 600 points of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) at the end of the academic courses of the programme.

From August to spring (Costa Rica): Participants will continue their studies in one of the Regular MA Programmes at UPEACE:

• Environmental Security and Peace
• Environmental Security and Peace - Specialization in Climate Change and Security (CCS)
• Gender and Peace Building
• International Law and Human Rights
• International Law and the Settlement of Disputes
• International Peace Studies
• Media, Peace and Conflict Studies
• Natural Resources and Peace
• Peace Education
• Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development

From spring to June (The Philippines): Students will pursue specialized Asian-context courses; these are similar in nature to the ones below:

• Gender and Peacebuilding in Asia
• Asia Peace Psychology
• Small Arms, Arms Control and Human Society in Asia
• Civil Society and Peacebuilding in Asia
• Graduate Project preparation workshop

From June to October: Participants will work on the internship in a local/international organization in The Philippines.

Examples of professional involvement of our graduates

• A student from Bangladesh is now working at UNDP Liberia, as an International Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist through United Nations Volunteers (UNV).
• A student from Sri Lanka is working at UNDP Indonesia on the position of Project Officer for the ART GOLD programme.
• One student from Japan is working in the Japanese diplomatic mission in Afghanistan.
• One student from Indonesia is UN Office of the Recovery Coordinator in one region from Indonesia.

For complete course descriptions, course calendar and information about the professors, please follow this link

For further information on admission, please contact: admissions@upeace.org

• Application Deadline: 15 October
• Notification of Admission: 3 December

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING AN APPLICATION

Your application represents you, so be sure that it is complete and accurate and that the essays and supplementary materials represent your own work. It is not acceptable to misrepresent one's accomplishments, to borrow from the works of others without proper acknowledgment, or to submit as one's own material that has been written, re-written or heavily edited by others. Breaches of these protocols will result in rejection of the application.

YOU MUST SUBMIT THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE containing all supporting documents. Incomplete packages will not be reviewed.

The instructions below will help you complete all forms that will make your application package complete. Please read the guidelines carefully to determine which documentation is needed.

• Fill out the on-line application form
• Gather and send a complete hard-copy (i.e. printed paper) of all the following materials:

1. Official Undergraduate Transcript (Original or certified true copy)
2. Certified True Copy of Diploma
3. Two letters of recommendation
4. Curriculum Vitae or Résumé
5. Statement of Purpose
6. English Proficiency Scores Report
7. Six Passport Size Photographs
8. Copy of Passport
9. Visa Form

Applicants are responsible for gathering hard copies of all these materials and for submitting them in a single package to the UPEACE Department of Academic Administration (DAA) by the application deadline.

Letters of recommendation, English proficiency test scores, and transcripts must all be in sealed envelopes

Please, send all materials to the following address by the Application Deadline:

University for Peace
Department of Academic Administration
Application for Asia Leaders Programme
P.O. Box 138-6100
San José, Costa Rica
ZIP Code: 10701

We will confirm receipt of application materials by e-mail. If you wish to receive swifter verification of the receipt of materials, you should send them via registered mail or other receipt-requested service using the following address:

University for Peace
Department of Academic Administration
Application for Asia Leaders Programme
El Rodeo de Mora, Ciudad Colón
San José, Costa Rica
Tel: (506) 22-05-90-00

Lynn Cambodian-American teen to be honored at Girls Inc. luncheon

Lynn teens to be honored at Girls Inc. luncheon revealed

Wednesday, March 31, 2010
By Robin Kaminski
The Daily Item (Lynn, Massachusetts, USA)

LYNN - Four Lynn girls will be recognized for being role models to their peers and will receive scholarships for their hard work and dedication at Girls Inc.'s 22nd annual luncheon on April 15.

Jacklyn Crowley, Ivanna Solano, Phumana Phim and Stephanie Hardy will be honored at the Danversport Yacht Club, where this year's Strong, Smart and Bold Honoree will be Diane Patrick, first lady of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, who is expected to talk about the achievements of women and girls.

Hardy, 17, a junior at Lynn English, has been awarded the top prize with a National Scholarship of $2,500.

"I was shocked to learn that I was chosen," she said.

A member of La Verdad, Part of the Solution, a teen member on the Girls Inc. Board of Directors and a tutor to middle school students, Hardy said she plans to apply to 10 colleges, with Harvard, Stanford, Boston University and Northeastern as her top picks.

"I have big plans for my future," she said. "I love the whole feeling of women empowerment and I never want to rely on a man to take care of me."

Hardy will be inducted into the National Honor Society next week and currently holds a 3.85 GPA. She plans on entering the field of accounting, along with the hope of pursuing a career in politics.

"Girls Inc. has helped me with everything from pubic speaking to working with groups and taking charge, and I use a lot of what I've learned at Girls Inc. for (the ROTC program at Lynn English)," she said.

Crowley, along with Solano and Phim, will each be honored as Girl Heroes and will receive $1,500 scholarships.

Having been active in Girls Inc. for 11 years, Crowley, 17, is currently involved in the mentoring program and as an academic assistant with middle school students.

"They've taught us to be strong, smart and bold and be good role models," she said. "It's an honor to be given this award, not just for the scholarship, but to be recognized as a role model."

The Classical High School senior and hip-hop/jazz dancer has applied to nine colleges and is anxious to see if she will be accepted at her top choice, Harvard, to pursue a career as a doctor.

"It's sad to think that I won't be here anymore, but I definitely want to come back and be part of the mentoring program in the future," she said.

Solano, 17, also a senior at Classical High, has been involved with Girls Inc. for three years. During that time, Solano said she has learned vital skills to overcome her shyness and become more comfortable in her own skin.

She takes part in the Part of the Solution youth council, mentoring and the teen health ambassador program.

"The staff encourages you to believe in yourself and they always say, 'You can do it' and prep you so well," she said. "It's definitely a great honor to win this award."

Solano said she has applied to a number of schools, including Pace University and Drexel, and plans to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Phim, 20, a native of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, recently moved to Lynn with her parents, and said she has grown immensely during her time at Girls Inc.

"I'm a shy person and I was able to get help learning English and meeting new friends," she said. "I'm the first generation to go to school, so my parents are really happy for me."

Phim has applied to 10 colleges, including Merrimack College and plans to pursue a career in accounting. She is currently involved with the academic and mentoring programs at Girls Inc., and plays volleyball at Lynn English.

"I am so excited that I'm getting this award," she said. "I couldn't believe it."

For 67 years, Girls Inc. has been offering programs for girls that teach about issues of sexism, racism, the prevention of early sexual activity, underage drinking, and drug use. Teens also learn about career choices, college admissions, and other post-secondary opportunities, with access to academic workshops, tutoring, a computer lab and adult mentors.

Tickets to the April 15 luncheon are $60 and are available by visiting www.girlsinclynn.org and clicking on "Celebration Luncheon."

Asian American Journalists Association Scholarships

AAJA SF is awarding up to $10,000 in scholarships to outstanding high school seniors and college students as part of its ongoing mission to encourage Asians to pursue journalism,to promote diversity in newsrooms and to encourage fair, accurate and sensitive coverage of Asian Pacific American topics and communities.

You need not be a journalism or mass communications major, but you must demonstrate serious intent to pursue a journalism career. Recipients are generally selected based on their commitment to journalism, journalistic ability, sensitivity to Asian Pacific American issues as demonstrated by community involvement, financial need and scholastic achievement.

For an application, go online to www.aajasf.org and click on our ”Scholarships” page. Or email Scholarship Co-Chairs Katherine Tam at tam_kath@hotmail.com or Pia Sarkar at piasarkar@gmail.com for a copy of the application or any questions. The deadline is March 31, 2010.

Fulbright scholar Noun Monisophorn receives $15,000 scholarship from the Fulbright-Lehman Brothers Outstanding New Leaders in Finance Program

Noun Monisophorn (Left)

Lehman Brothers Announces Fulbright-Lehman Brothers Outstanding New Leaders in Finance Program; Partnership to Identify and Develop Next Generation of Global Finance Leaders

NEW YORK, May 8 (AScribe Newswire) -- Lehman Brothers, the global investment bank, is pleased to announce the inaugural winners of the Fulbright-Lehman Brothers Outstanding New Leaders in Finance Program.

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables approximately 2,000 individuals from more than 140 countries to study in the United States each year, and the new Lehman Brothers award will identify and honor the most exceptional students studying finance, banking and economics. The Fulbright-Lehman Brothers program will provide a formative professional experience to nine accomplished students in one of the world's most innovative financial institutions.

A grant from Lehman Brothers will provide the 2007 Fulbright-Lehman Brothers awardees, 7 women and 2 men from 8 different countries, with $15,000 scholarships towards the cost of their graduate degrees and the opportunity to participate in the Lehman Brothers summer associate program, in addition to their Fulbright grants. While at the Firm, the students will attend a special orientation session and leadership training. In addition, alumni activities will be offered to ensure that students remain connected with each other and Lehman Brothers following the conclusion of the program.

"It is a privilege for us to be able to recognize these students, who are some of the brightest young talent in the world," said Co-Chief Administrative Officer, Scott J. Freidheim. "This program is a terrific opportunity for these scholars to meet and work with their peers from around the world, and accelerate their development in finance. It is a great investment in the next generation of international finance leaders, and we are proud to collaborate with Fulbright and the IIE to accomplish this goal."

The Fulbright-Lehman Brothers Program is open to all participants in the Fulbright Foreign Student Program who are pursuing their graduate degrees in finance, banking and economics at U.S. universities. The program aims to develop a new and diverse generation of finance leaders, from countries including those that are developing their finance sectors.

The Fulbright Program is administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State under policy guidelines established by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB) and in cooperation with a number of foreign governments and private organizations.

"The Lehman Brothers partnership with the Fulbright Program will give young men and women from around the world an opportunity to work with some of the most successful business leaders in America," said Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Karen Hughes, who oversees the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Fulbright Program. "Fulbright is our flagship academic program, and this partnership will add immeasurable value to the careers of these rising young leaders."

The new awards will be administered by the Institute of International Education, which has administered major components of the Fulbright Program for the U.S. Department of State since its inception over 60 years ago.

"One of the keys to leadership development is the synergy that is created when Fulbright students have the opportunity to meet, to exchange views and ideas, and to learn from other leaders in a global context," said IIE President Allan E. Goodman. "The new Fulbright-Lehman Brothers Program exemplifies the leadership training elements and the public-private partnerships that make the Fulbright Program unique."

The following nine students have been selected to participate in the 2007 Fulbright-Lehman Brothers Program:

- Yusra Baloch, a Fulbright graduate student from Pakistan, is pursuing a Master's in Finance at George Washington University. Ms. Baloch holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) in Pakistan.

- Vindya Jayasekera, a Fulbright graduate student from Sri Lanka, is pursuing a Master's in Finance at the University of Illinois. Ms. Jayasekera holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Moratuwa in Sri Lanka.

- Rosa Lyn Joy Way Bueno, a Fulbright graduate student from Peru, is pursuing a Master's in Business Administration at Georgetown University. Ms. Joy Way Bueno holds an International Diploma in Finance from the University of California at Berkeley and a B.A. in Economics from the Universidad del Pacifico in Peru.

- Pinar Solakoglu, a Fulbright graduate student from Turkey, is pursuing a Master's in Business Administration at Boston College. Ms. Solakoglu holds a B.S. in Economics from Middle East Technical University.

- Maria Tamayo, a Fulbright graduate student from Colombia, is pursuing a Master's in Finance at Boston College. Ms. Tamayo holds a degree in Managerial Engineering from Escuela De Ingenieria de Antioquia.

- Judith Vanderhorst, a Fulbright graduate student from Dominican Republic, is pursuing a Master's in Business Administration at Georgetown University. Ms. Vanderhorst holds a B.A. in Economics from Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo.

- Manuel Vericat, a Fulbright graduate student from Spain, is pursuing a Master's in Business Administration at Harvard University. Mr. Vericat holds a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad Politencia de Catalunya.

- Luis I. Gomez, a Fulbright graduate student from Colombia, is pursuing a Master's in International Finance at Brandeis University. Mr. Gomez received his M.S. in Economics from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia and a B.A. in Business Administration from Universidad EAFIT in Colombia.

- Noun Monisophorn, a Fulbright graduate student from Cambodia, is pursuing a Master's in Business Administration at Brandeis University. Ms. Monisophorn received her B.A. in Economics with a concentration in Finance and Banking from the Royal University in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

The Fulbright Program is the world-renowned, flagship international educational program supported by the people of the United States and people in partner countries around the world and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The Fulbright Program has provided more than 279,000 participants with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, to exchange ideas and to contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns. The Program has brought some of the world's finest minds to U.S. campuses, and offered the future leaders of scores of foreign countries an insight into U.S. society and values. For further information, see: http://www.fulbrightonline.org .

Lehman Brothers (ticker symbol: LEH), an innovator in global finance, serves the financial needs of corporations, governments and municipalities, institutional clients, and high net worth individuals worldwide. Founded in 1850, Lehman Brothers maintains leadership positions in investment banking, equity and fixed income sales, trading and research, private investment management, asset management and private equity. The Firm is headquartered in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Tokyo, and operates in a network of offices around the world. For further information about Lehman Brothers' services, products and recruitment opportunities, visit the Firm's Web site at http://www.lehman.com .

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is a world leader in the international exchange of people and ideas. Its expertise enables institutions and individuals to build capacity in their home countries and regions. IIE designs and implements over 200 programs of study and training for students, educators, young professionals and trainees from all sectors with funding from government and private sources. IIE also conducts policy research and provides advice and counseling on international educational opportunities abroad. The Institute of International Education has a network of 18 offices worldwide, over 850 college and university members, and more than 5,000 volunteers. Information about IIE can be obtained from http://www.iie.org or by contacting: Deborah Gardner, Halstead Communications for IIE, 212-734-2190, dgardner@halsteadpr.com