Dr. Chan Young Bang Fellowship for Global Education is announced by KIMEP University in order to attract additional international talent. This is one of the distinguished Western-style institution of higher education in Central Asia, providing English-language degree programs which attract some of the most driven and inquisitive students from Kazakhstan and adjacent countries.
KIMEP possess an extraordinary faculty with the largest concentration of Western-trained PhDs in the CIS, including 88 PhDs educated at internationally ranked universities. KIMEP is striving to become the first educational institution in Kazakhstan to achieve extensive international accreditation and is at a critical junction in its 20-year history.
Currently hosting several Fulbright scholars from the US, a number of international student interns from around the world, and three Princeton in Asia fellows, the university has founded the Dr Chan Young Bang Fellowship for Global Education.
Five fellows will be enrolled at KIMEP as graduate students in the academic program of their choice. All tuition fees will be waived; fellows will take three classes a semester at no cost.
Available Programs:
•Master in Business Administration (MBA)
•Master in Economics
•Master of Public Administration (MPA)
•Master of Laws in International Law (LLM)
•Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MATESOL)
•Master in International Journalism and Mass Communications
•Master of International Relations (MIR)
In addition, for twenty hours a week, fellows will work for a specific department at KIMEP. These positions all demand self-starting individuals unafraid to take the initiative in developing and implementing their own projects. Job responsibilities might include mentoring students, fundraising, organizing events, giving English language presentations to students and faculty, and assisting with marketing and recruitment efforts.
Status of Fellows:
•Designation: Considered full-time student and part time employee (20 work hours/week)
•Visa Status: Student Visa
•Salary: 325,000 KZT per month (gross), 20% tax deducted. (Approximately $1,770 a month after tax)
Benefits:
- Free tuition
- KIMEP employee medical insurance for a one-time fee of 40,000 KZT (about $270)
- Assistance in finding affordable housing close to campus
Application Process:
KIMEP is searching for candidates with a BA degree and strong academic record. Previous international experience, demonstrated leadership potential, and a passion for working with students and/or in higher education administration are highly desirable. The application process has three steps. After sending all materials for their initial application, selected applicants will be contacted for Skype interviews. Chosen candidates will then be asked to complete the formal process of applying for a Masters Program at KIMEP and beginning the visa application process.
Initial Application—Deadline is Monday May 7, 2012
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