PAEF now accepting applications for 2014-2015
Fulbright scholarship grants
By Robert E. Roperos
BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 2 (PIA) – The
Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) is now accepting applications
for Fulbright scholarship grants for school year 2014-2015.
This was learned from the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED)-Caraga Regional Office through its website at
www.chedcaraga.com.
In a letter addressed to CHED-Caraga Regional
Director Dr. Isabela Mahler, PAEF Executive Director Esmeralda Cunanan said the
granting of scholarship will be conducted through competition where applicants are
evaluated or assessed according to their undergraduate records, professional
work experiences and other qualifications.
The scholarship is for graduate degree and
non-degree study grants in the United States such as master’s, Ph.D., and
doctoral dissertation. Application for these grants will be received by PAEF
until March 25, 2013.
Applications are accepted from faculty and staff
of Philippine universities and professionals from the private and government
sectors.
Cunanan said the Fulbright scholarship grants
have been awarded to around 2,000 Filipinos since 1948. It enables deserving
Filipinos to pursue their fields of study in the United States and develop
leaders who will contribute to the promotion of international peace and
understanding. “Today, Fulbright scholars occupy prominent positions in the
government and the private sector,” Cunanan added.
Grants under the Philippine Student Program are
for a maximum of one academic year for non-degree, one to two years for
master’s, and two years for doctoral degree studies. The grant provides for
round-trip international travel, monthly maintenance allowance, tuition and
fees, book/supply allowance, as well as health and accident insurance.
Qualified applicants must be of Filipino
citizenship and proficient in English. Must be a college degree holder with
major in field of specialization and has excellent undergraduate record.
While no medical certification is required at
application time, applicants must be in good health to pursue graduate work in
the United States. However, finalists will be required to pass a medical
examination.
Also, applicants must have at least two years of
professional work experience (after college) in their field of specialization.
For degree programs, applicants must not be older than 40 years of age at the
time of application. This age requirement is waived for non-degree study.
Cunanan said that upon completion of the study,
applicants must immediately return to the Philippines.
In addition to the eligibility requirements
cited, applicants for doctoral enrichment must be enrolled in a relevant
doctoral study program in a Philippine university and must have completed at
least two-thirds of the academic course requirements of the Ph.D. program.
For the applicants in the doctoral dissertation
research, he/she must be enrolled in a doctoral program and must have a
dissertation topic approved at least by his/her adviser, and must show proof
that materials required to pursue research are not available in the Philippines
but are available in the United States.
To qualify, applicants must also submit the
required documents such as: 1) Official or certified true copy of Transcript of
Records from all colleges/universities attended, 2) Certified true copy of
diploma, 3) Four letters of reference, 4) Completed seven-page application
form, and 5) NBI clearance acquired for the last six months.
Standardized test scores (TOEFL, GRE) are not
required at the time of application, and documents submitted will not be
returned to the applicants.
Moreover, Cunanan said additional competition
materials may be obtained directly from the PAEF office and can be downloaded
from its website at www.fulbright.org.ph. (RER/PIA-Caraga)
Application for CSC Career Service examinations
is now open
BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 2 (PIA) -- The filing of
applications for the April 14 CSC Career Service Professional and
Sub-Professional written examinations is now open.
Applications are now accepted nationwide in all
Civil Service Commission (CSC) regional and field offices until February 28
with examination fee of P500 for both levels of written exam. However, the CSC
reminds all concerned that the application period may be closed any time before
said date once these offices have reached its quota.The CSC also said that
applicants should come in proper attire when filing their application and,
thus, should avoid wearing sleeveless shirt/blouse, short pants, and/or
slippers.
The CSC said the Civil Service Examinations
(CSE) are generally ability tests designed to measure verbal, analytical,
numerical, and clerical skills, that passing the CSE entitles one to either a
Professional or Sub-Professional eligibility which, along with education,
experience and training requirements, is needed for permanent appointment to
corresponding positions in the government career service.
The CSE is open to Filipino citizens, regardless
of educational attainment, who are at least 18-years-old at the time of filing
the application, and who have not taken the same level of examination in less
than three months.
Application requirements are: 1. Properly
accomplished Form (CS Form No. 100, Revised 2012) which is available at any CSC
Regional/Field Office, or may be downloaded from CSC website www.csc.gov.ph; 2.
Four pieces of recently taken ID pictures (not more than three months ago) with
the following specifications: Passport-sized (4.5 cm x 3.5cm); colored with
white background in standard close-up shot (from shoulder level up and with
head and face occupying at least 80 percent of the picture and with name tag
positioned approximately 1 inch or 2.54 cm below the chin); in bare face
(without eye glasses, or any accessory that may cover facial features); showing
left and right ears; in full-face view directly facing the camera with neural
facial expression and both eyes open; and with handwritten (not
computer-generated) name tag showing the applicant's signature over printed
full name (first name, middle initial, last name, and extension name, if any);
3. Original and photocopy of any the following valid ID cards containing the
applicant's name, clear picture, date of birth and signature, and the issuing
agency authorized officer's name and signature: Driver's License, SSS ID, GSIS
ID, PhilHeath ID, current company/office ID, current School ID, Postal ID, BIR
ID, Barangay ID, Voter's ID, valid passport, or Police Clearance; 4. Original
and photocopy of NSO-issued Birth Certificate, or Birth Certificate
authenticated/issued by the Local Civil Registrar for applicants without data
on their date of birth i their valid ID.
The CSC emphasized further that it neither holds
any review class nor publishes and distributes any review material or the CSE.
It does not accredit and has never accredited any review center offering and
holding review classes to prospective Career Service examinees.
For more information, verification and updates,
applicants may follow our CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph or they may call on CSC
Para sa Taumbayan hotline at (02) 951-2575, (02) 951-2576 and (02) 932-0111.
(RER/CSC-13/PIA-Caraga)
Cebuano news: MalacaΓ±ang nasubo sa pagpanaw ni
Fr. James B. Reuter, S.J.
Ni Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Enero 2 (PIA) -- Ang MalacaΓ±ang
miduyog sa kasub-anan sa pagpanaw ni Fr. James B. Reuter, S.J., human nag-antus
sa balatian niadtong Lunes, Disyembre 31, 2012 sa edad nga 96.
Sa pamahayag ni Presidential Spokesperson Edwin
Lacierda iyang gitumbok ang unang pag-abot ni Fr. Reuter dinhi sa Pilipinas
isip usa ka batan-on nga pareng Jesuit human sa World War II ug sa tibook
niyang bokasyon isip pare dinhi sa nasod nahimong higala, tagamatuto,
tagakompisal, tigtambag sa henerasyong Filipino.
Dugang pa ni Lacierda nga legasiya usab ni Fr.
Reuter sa mga Filipino ang nabatog nga Family Rosary Crusade o ang pormasyon sa
JESCOM dinhi sa Pilipinas.
Sumala ni kanhi Ateneo de Manila president Fr.
Bienvenido Nebres, S.J., ang haya sa patayng lawas ni Fr. Reuter kasamtangang
anaa karon sa Simbahan sa Gesu sa Ateneo de Manila University campus sa Quezon
City. Ang plano sa lubong pagahimoon human sa bakasyon. (PIA-Surigao del Norte)
