Asia Leaders Programme Fellowship

Asia Leaders Programme Fellowship

Academic Year 2012-2013

Overview of Instructions for preparing an application

Applicants must submit the following documents by 14 October 2011. Please read the guidelines carefully to determine which documentation is needed. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

1. Fill out the on-line application form
   
2. Gather, scan and email a PDF copy of all of the following materials:
   1. Official Undergraduate Transcript (Original or certified true copy)
   2. Official BA Degree
   3. Curriculum Vitae or Résumé
   4. Two statements of purpose, one for each of the two MA Programmes of your choice
   5. English Proficiency Scores Report
   6. Copy of Passport
   Please email all materials in PDF format (WORD format is not valid) to the following email, by 14 October 2011: specialprogrammes@upeace.org. We will confirm receipt of application materials by e-mail as soon as possible.
   
3. Request two letters of recommendation of faculty or other individuals qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study, and have them email the letters to UPEACE.

Detailed instructions and links for preparing an application

1. ON LINE application form

2. OFFICIAL UNDERGRADUATE TRANSCRIPT (original or certified true copy)
Original transcript of records must be of a four-year Bachelor’s degree (first University degree) with the official grading system in the original language and must come along with an official English translation, bearing the original signature of the Registrar and the school seal.
Certified True Copies must bear the original signature of the Registrar and the school seal. Copies certified by Public Notaries are not valid
Transcripts of records of MA programmes are not accepted

3.OFFICIAL BACHELOR'S DEGREE (original or certified true copy)
The copy of the Diploma must be in the original language and must come with its official English translation.
Certified True Copies must bear the original signature of the Registrar and the school seal. Copies certified by Public Notaries are not valid.

4. CURRICULUM VITAE OR RÉSUMÉ
The Curriculum Vitae or Résumé must clearly state the following information:

• Name of applicant
• Applicant’s birth date
• E-mail address
• Postal address
• Phone number
• Academic background (including institution name, graduation year and degree obtained)
• Working experience (including name of the institution, date of beginning, ending date and position)
• Multicultural exchanges
• Any other relevant information

5. TWO STATEMENTS OF PURPOSE
The statements of purpose must be between 500 and 1000 words each, must clearly indicate which MA Programmes it is for and must respond to the following questions:

• Why have you decided to apply to the Asia Leaders Programme?
• What are your expectations for the UPEACE Academic Programme?
• What are your career goals after graduation?

6. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST SCORES REPORT
It is MANDATORY for all applicants. The following are the only English Proficiency Tests accepted:

TEST	Intermediate level	Advance level (minimum score)
TOEFL Paper based (PBT)	513-529	530
TOEFL Computer based (CBT)	183-214	215
TOEFL Internet Based (IBT)	71-89	90
IELTS	Band 5.5-6.5	Band 7.0

UPEACE TOEFL Code: 7180
Notes:

1. The original scores can be also sent by ETS, British Council or IDP to UPEACE
2. TOEIC and TOEFL-ITP are not accepted
3. Tests of more than two years old are not valid. Applicants who took the English Test more than two years ago must repeat the test.
4. An English Language Phone Interview may be part of the selection process. Applicants will be notified in advance if such an interview is needed.

7. COPY OF PASSPORT
The copy must be of the passport pages showing the following information:

• Name
• Photo
• Birth date
• Birthplace
• Issuance and expiration date

Passport validity must be for at least 6 months after the end of the Programme (April 2014)

8. TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Some valid referees or recommenders are:

• Former professors
• Faculty Deans
• Academic Advisors
• Immediate Supervisors
• Research Project Managers
• Mentors

Letters from family members or close friends are not accepted.

Each letter must be attached to the Cover Form, which can be downloaded here

Forward Cover Forms to recommenders, and have them attach it to the letter of recommendation. They must scan and email both the letter and Cover Form directly to UPEACE.

DISCLAIMER:
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 what has been written, re-written or heavily edited by others. Also the authenticity of the documents that you submit speaks to your integrity. Breaches of these protocols will result in rejection of your application.
Prior to making a final decision, if necessary UPEACE may request the applicant to send originals of the Transcripts, Certified copy of the BA Degree and the English Proficiency test results, by DHL to UPEACE in Costa Rica.

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