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March 1-15, 2000
FDASP
opens new opportunity
by Rita T. dela Cruz
Potential Filipinos may now have a better
opportunity of pursuing a particular field of study
in the United States through the Fulbright Department
of Agriculture Scholarship Program (FDASP). This was
the directive made possible by a press briefing held
last 7 March 2000. The program allocated a total of
$2.7 million for the annual educational exchanges between
the Philippines and the U.S. It is aimed at modernizing
the agriculture and fisheries sectors of the Philippines
through human resource development.
The FDASP was established through a signed
agreement by Agriculture Secretary Edgardo Angara of
the Philippines and Ambassador Thomas Hubbard of the
U.S. The funding for this program is made available
by the U.S. Government to the Philippine Department
of Agriculture (DA).
Granting of the awards is done through
an open competition on the basis of individual academic
merit. Aspirants of the FDASP grants must be a Filipino,
35 years old or below with at least two years work experience
at the DA and its affiliate agencies. The scholarship
is also open to those who work as faculty member from
recognized state and private colleges and universities
offering programs in agriculture and fisheries. Professionals
from non-government organizations, government financed
institutions, and other government and private agencies
whose main work are in agriculture and fisheries were
also encouraged to apply.
FDASP grants available are graduate study
grants and research grants. Graduate study grants include
Ph.D. or Master's degree, both have a one year duration
but can be renewed, and non-degree doctoral enrichment
dissertation research which has a maximum duration of
one year. Research grants include consultation visits
with experts in agriculture and fisheries at universities
and research institutions in the U.S. This particular
grant is good for two to seven months.
Benefits for those who will be awarded
by the FDASP will include an international travelling
package, tuition fees, monthly maintenance allowance,
books and supplies, thesis/dissertation allowance, and
health and accident insurance.
Gracing the press briefing were: Agricultural
Training Institute Director Edwin Acoba of the DA, US
Embassy Counselor for Agricultural Affairs Charles Alexander,
Philippine-American Education foundation (PAEF) Chairman
and US Embassy Public Affairs Counselor Dr. Michael
Anderson, and PAEF Executive Director Dr. Alex Calata.
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BAR funds 3rd APMBC proceedings
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FDASP
opens new opportunity
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::: More March 2000 articles :::
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