Scholarships for Masters in Public Management, LKY School of Public Policy, Singapore

Scholarships / Fellowships for Master in Public Management, LKY School of Public Policy, Singapore. The Fellowship is available to all nationals (except Singaporeans).
The Scholarships/Fellowships below are offered on a competitive basis to recognise outstanding MPM candidates who have clearly demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and are committed to public service. A Scholarship/Fellowship fully finances the candidate’s education in the Master in Public Management programme.
Due to the prestige of the Scholarship/Fellowship, not all awards will be made unless there are candidates of sufficient merit. In addition to meeting the stringent criteria for entry into the MPM programme, all Fellows/Scholars should also demonstrate exceptional academic ability and professional distinction.
Fellows/Scholars may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship or award without the prior approval of the School.
Each Fellowship provides for the following expenses:
A monthly stipend throughout the period of the awardA one-time book allowanceA one-time settling-in allowanceShared housingTuition, examination, health insurance and other approved feesTuition fees and accommodation at partner universityCost of travel from home country to Singapore on award of the FellowshipCost of travel from Singapore to partner universityCost of travel from partner university to SingaporeCost of travel from Singapore to home country on graduation
Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship/School of Public Policy Graduate Fellowship
The candidate should meet most of the following criteria:
Be in an organisational position at least comparable to a Director of Division and up to a Deputy Secretary level in the Singapore Civil ServiceHave demonstrated clear leadership potential within a country civil service or political leadership, or in comparable positions in non-profit organisations or in the private sectorLikely to be between 35 to 45 years oldHave a minimum of eight years working experience preferably in the area of policy making and public managementPossess at least a good tertiary education up to Bachelor levelPreferably have some background in Mathematics and EconomicsHave a good command of the English Language (minimum TOEFL score of 580 or IELTS band of 6.5)Show a genuine interest in governance, and be able or likely to fill a future position in governmentBe of good personal character
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 June 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application:
http://www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/MPM_Financial_Aid.aspx

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