The Fujitsu Scholarship provides full financial assistance for postgraduate education and cross-cultural management training in the East-West Knowledge Leaders Program (EWKLP) to participants from the Asia-Pacific region. Fujitsu Limited established the Fujitsu Scholarship Program in 1985 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its founding.
The EWKLP has a three-month curriculum, which synthesizes the best practices of both the East and West. You will sharpen your global management knowledge and skills, and build the confidence necessary for success in global business situations.
EWKLP is run by JAIMS, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Fujitsu established JAIMS as a nonprofit postgraduate institute in 1972. Many Fujitsu Scholarship recipients are now working for corporate and social-service organizations across the globe. As a EWKLP graduate, you too will become a member of a vibrant global alumni network.
Qualifications
In addition to qualifying for the Fujitsu Scholarship, you must also qualify for admission to JAIMS' EWKLP. For complete EWKLP information, refer to the EWKLP Application Packet contained at the bottom of the Application Checklist section. Fujitsu Scholarship qualifications include the following:
*A bachelor's degree or a degree equivalent to a four-year standard baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
*Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
*A minimum TOEFL score of 577/233/90 (paper/computer/Internet), TOEIC score of 750, or IELTS overall band test result of 6.5 or higher from tests taken between March 2008 and March 2010. Applicants who received a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree with at least two years of full-time coursework within the last five years from a regionally accredited institution in the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, or New Zealand; or from a university in Canada, Africa or Singapore, where English is the language of instruction are exempt from taking the TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS.
*A minimum of three years of relevant full-time work experience (five years preferred) at the time of application.
*To qualify for the Fujitsu Scholarship, applicants must be a resident of the state of Hawaii, U.S.A., or a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam.
To find out more information about these placement exams, click on the appropriate link below:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
http://www.ets.org/toefl/
Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)
http://www.ets.org/toeic/
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
http://www.ielts.org/
Proceeds & Conditions
Benefits
The Fujitsu Scholarship benefits include tuition and fees for the EWKLP program. Other benefits, which vary in amount each year, are also included.
Tuition and Fees for the EWKLP
Stipend Toward Living Expenses *
*Applicants from the following countries/areas are not eligible to receive the monthly stipend: Australia, Hawaii, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.
Airfare:
Fujitsu Ltd. will provide a round-trip air ticket to cover transportation from the participant's home country to Honolulu, and back. The selection of the air carrier and travel agent, including itinerary, is at the discretion of Fujitsu Ltd. In the event the participant wishes to change and/or expand the route and/or the period of stay, Fujitsu Ltd. reserves the right to withhold the original ticket.
Health Insurance:
Fujitsu Ltd. will provide medical insurance that covers a portion of the participant's medical expenses during the program period. The participant pays all medical expenses not covered by the medical insurance. The selection of the medical insurance plan is at the discretion of Fujitsu Ltd.
Housing Arrangements:
JAIMS will assist in locating appropriate housing in Honolulu for all participants. Fujitsu Ltd. will provide and pay for participant accommodations in Japan.
Visa Arrangements:
When applicable, participants will be assisted in obtaining the F-1 Student visa to enter the U.S. EWKLP participants will be assisted with the appropriate visa to enter Japan, if necessary. The expense of obtaining the visa is the financial responsibility of the participant.
Conditions
The Fujitsu Scholarship is offered with the expectation that the following conditions will be met by the recipients.
Scholarship Report
Upon EWKLP completion, all participants must submit a formal report that describes their learning experiences during the program.
Absence During the Fujitsu Scholarship Period
Should an emergency occur that requires travel to the participant's home country, such travel shall be the participant's personal expense. For the period of absence, the stipend will be prorated and subtracted from the applicable amount(s) set forth in the stipend toward living expenses.
All requests for absence should be submitted in writing to Fujitsu Ltd. (through JAIMS while in Hawaii) in advance, and should be addressed to the Fujitsu Scholarship Program in Japan.
Fujitsu Scholarship Termination
All selected scholars are required to participate in good faith, work diligently, and complete the EWKLP during the program period. Selected Fujitsu Scholars must understand and agree that any serious misconduct in this regard shall warrant immediate termination of the Fujitsu Scholarship without notice and at Fujitsu's sole discretion. The following are some examples of misconduct that could result in such termination:
Absence from or failure to complete the EWKLP without Fujitsu's or JAIMS' permission.
Noncompliance with the regulations, policies, and other instructions of Fujitsu and/or JAIMS.
Immoral, disorderly, indecent, or violent conduct.
Falsification of, or misstatement in any student or program application or other records and/or at any interview.
Failure to maintain good academic standing; unsatisfactory work performance.
If Fujitsu terminates the Fujitsu Scholarship for the participant pursuant to the above, the participant shall return to his/her home country immediately. The participant shall inform Fujitsu and/or JAIMS in advance of the date of his/her return and the address and phone number in his/her home country after return. The participant agrees that, effective as of the termination date, Fujitsu shall have no obligation to pay or provide anything under the Fujitsu Scholarship to the participant. Nonetheless, Fujitsu may at its sole discretion provide the participant with the appropriate air ticket for his/her return.
The participant agrees that if his/her conduct which has resulted in termination of the Fujitsu Scholarship pursuant to the above, in Fujitsu's sole judgment, was made fraudulently, with malice or conscious disregard or otherwise in bad faith, the participant shall, upon Fujitsu's request, immediately refund all the benefits and awards paid by Fujitsu and/or JAIMS hereunder to, or on behalf of him/her, to the date of the termination.
Application & Selection Process
To apply for the Fujitsu Scholarship, follow the steps listed below:
Application Process
*Download the Fujitsu Scholarship Application Packet from the bottom of the Application Checklist.
*If you are unable to do so, please request the application packets through your local Fujitsu Limited affiliated office.
*Complete and submit all documents listed on the Application Checklist.
*Deadline for submission: March 19, 2010
*Applicants who fail to submit all documents by the due date cannot be considered.
*Submitted application documents will not be returned to applicants.
Submit all application materials to:
Fujitsu Hawaii Representative Office
c/o JAIMS
6660 Hawaii Kai Drive
Honolulu, HI 96825
U.S.A.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Porsche Training and Recruitment Center Asia Scholars: Future Porsche ‘mechatronics’
Marlon Atanoso was already 20 years old when he started high school in Iloilo. After graduation, he worked as a fisherman. A cousin in Manila mentioned a scholarship for a vocational course in Don Bosco Technical Institute in Makati. He passed the extrance exam. Four months into the course, he qualified as a scholar of the Porsche Training and Recruitment Center Asia (PTRCA).
Agapito Basnig, Jr. was also a fisherman in Quezon Province when a fellow choir member informed him of the vocational training in Don Bosco. Believing that only education can save him from poverty, he traveled to Manila and enrolled in a mechanical training course. After three months, he also became one of the Porsche scholars. He knew nothing about cars before that.
For two years, Christopher Coo bummed around after graduating high school in Laguna. Financial problems prevented him from enrolling in college. An aunt encouraged him to get a vocational course in Don Bosco. There, he was chosen as a PTRCA scholar.
Early this week, those young men were among the 16 graduates of the Porsche Training & Recruitment Center Asia in Mandaluyong. Chris delivered the graduate’s address to a group of high-profile guests who were impressed with his language. While in the scholarship program, the graduates were also taught to communicate in English.
The training center is a cooperative endeavor of the Don Bosco Training Institute and Porsche, represented in the Philippines by PGA Cars, sole importer of Porsche vehicles. In the graduation rites were PGA Cars chairman Robert Coyuito Jr.; Herwart Fleischer, Porsche Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. After Sales regional manager; and Fr. Edwin Ulanday, of Don Bosco Makati.
“This is not the end, but a beginning of our new lives which began when we became scholars of the Porsche Training and Recruitment Center Asia. Through this experience, I became a productive and independent person who now has a better chance to make something of myself,” Chris said.
The stories of the three young men are representative of the lives of many of the scholars who graduated that day as part of the third batch of “mechatronics,” or students who graduated from the Porsche Center.
The training facility, which began in April 2008, is the first of its kind outside of Germany. The program provides training and financial support to underprivileged but deserving Filipino youths to improve their skills and capabilities in the field of automobile repair.
Every year, Porsche aims to help 30 young men and women to receive specialized training in automotive mechanics. During its first year, Porsche produced 32 ‘mechatronics.’ The third batch is composed of 16 students.
The scholars will receive theory and practical work for 10 months in Don Bosco, and additional six months of specialized Porsche training at the Porsche Training and Recruitment Center Asia. All PTRCA scholars were taught by Porsche Asia Pacific technical training manager, Thorsten Hagel.
“We at Porsche discovered that our Filipino scholars are not only exceptionally skilled, but also very enthusiastic to learn. Everyone was willing to prove something to themselves and to their families, and we believe that they will go a long way. We hope that they will be able to use their Porsche training to their advantage,” said Hagel.
Aside from the course, the PTRCA scholars also received English and communication lessons to further prepare them for their future roles as technicians. The Porsche graduates are given the opportunity to be employed in Porsche Centers.
Basnig for example, is already waiting for his chance to fly to Qatar and work at the Porsche Center there.
“I never thought I will be able to get the chance to work abroad, but thanks to our training, not only do I get the chance to land a better job, I now have the skills and attitude to make it in another country,” he said.
More than the technical skills and the opportunity, most of the graduates are thankful for the chance of learning from PTRCA, the right attitude that will help them in life.
“We learned that everyone has the chance to a better life. We also discovered how important it is to continue learning, to never be afraid to ask questions, to put importance to teamwork, and to always be thankful of every opportunity that comes our way,” said Atanoso.
Source: Manila Bulletin
Agapito Basnig, Jr. was also a fisherman in Quezon Province when a fellow choir member informed him of the vocational training in Don Bosco. Believing that only education can save him from poverty, he traveled to Manila and enrolled in a mechanical training course. After three months, he also became one of the Porsche scholars. He knew nothing about cars before that.
For two years, Christopher Coo bummed around after graduating high school in Laguna. Financial problems prevented him from enrolling in college. An aunt encouraged him to get a vocational course in Don Bosco. There, he was chosen as a PTRCA scholar.
Early this week, those young men were among the 16 graduates of the Porsche Training & Recruitment Center Asia in Mandaluyong. Chris delivered the graduate’s address to a group of high-profile guests who were impressed with his language. While in the scholarship program, the graduates were also taught to communicate in English.
The training center is a cooperative endeavor of the Don Bosco Training Institute and Porsche, represented in the Philippines by PGA Cars, sole importer of Porsche vehicles. In the graduation rites were PGA Cars chairman Robert Coyuito Jr.; Herwart Fleischer, Porsche Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. After Sales regional manager; and Fr. Edwin Ulanday, of Don Bosco Makati.
“This is not the end, but a beginning of our new lives which began when we became scholars of the Porsche Training and Recruitment Center Asia. Through this experience, I became a productive and independent person who now has a better chance to make something of myself,” Chris said.
The stories of the three young men are representative of the lives of many of the scholars who graduated that day as part of the third batch of “mechatronics,” or students who graduated from the Porsche Center.
The training facility, which began in April 2008, is the first of its kind outside of Germany. The program provides training and financial support to underprivileged but deserving Filipino youths to improve their skills and capabilities in the field of automobile repair.
Every year, Porsche aims to help 30 young men and women to receive specialized training in automotive mechanics. During its first year, Porsche produced 32 ‘mechatronics.’ The third batch is composed of 16 students.
The scholars will receive theory and practical work for 10 months in Don Bosco, and additional six months of specialized Porsche training at the Porsche Training and Recruitment Center Asia. All PTRCA scholars were taught by Porsche Asia Pacific technical training manager, Thorsten Hagel.
“We at Porsche discovered that our Filipino scholars are not only exceptionally skilled, but also very enthusiastic to learn. Everyone was willing to prove something to themselves and to their families, and we believe that they will go a long way. We hope that they will be able to use their Porsche training to their advantage,” said Hagel.
Aside from the course, the PTRCA scholars also received English and communication lessons to further prepare them for their future roles as technicians. The Porsche graduates are given the opportunity to be employed in Porsche Centers.
Basnig for example, is already waiting for his chance to fly to Qatar and work at the Porsche Center there.
“I never thought I will be able to get the chance to work abroad, but thanks to our training, not only do I get the chance to land a better job, I now have the skills and attitude to make it in another country,” he said.
More than the technical skills and the opportunity, most of the graduates are thankful for the chance of learning from PTRCA, the right attitude that will help them in life.
“We learned that everyone has the chance to a better life. We also discovered how important it is to continue learning, to never be afraid to ask questions, to put importance to teamwork, and to always be thankful of every opportunity that comes our way,” said Atanoso.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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