Canadian Foundation for ISU

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Please read these instructions carefully. They apply specifically to Canadian candidates applying for CFISU support to attend the ISU 2012-13 MSS or MSM Programs. Applicants must apply on-line at the ISU website: http://www.isunet.edu

1.CFISU

The Canadian Foundation for the International Space University (CFISU) is a private, non-profit charitable organization that promotes the programs of the International Space University in Canada. Its goal is to assist in the development of Canada's future space leaders. The Board of Directors of CFISU is composed of leaders from industry, universities and the public sector (http://www.cfisu.ca).

CFISU receives support from companies, government departments and agencies. Each year the CFISU sponsors a number of Canadians, in whole or in part, to attend the ISU MSS or MSM programs. The number of awards will depend on the quality of the applicants and the funding available.

2. ISU 2012-13 MSS and MSM PROGRAMS

The ISU is an accredited, degree-granting university with its central campus in Strasbourg, France. The 2012-13 MSS and MSM are post-graduate programs offered at the central campus from approximately 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2013. More information can be found at the ISU website.

3. ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be Canadian citizens.
Applicants must be proficient in English, the working language of the ISU (an ISU requirement).
All applicants must have fully completed or have been awarded an undergraduate degree by September 1, 2012. Candidates selected through this competition who have not been awarded an undergraduate degree at the time of application must provide proof of having obtained such a degree by 1st September 2012 otherwise funds will not be released.
Awards cannot be deferred.
By virtue of the interdisciplinary nature of ISU, candidates from all fields of study are encouraged to apply

4. SELECTION CRITERIA

The awarding of scholarships is based on overall excellence. All eligible applications will be assessed by a CFISU Selection Committee based on the following qualifications, proficiencies, and/or experience (not in order of priority):

Overall academic performance;
Language proficiency (see section 5);
Letters of reference (see section 6);
An essay by the applicant expressing how the ISU experience will advance their career goals and benefit Canada;
Space-related activities and/or interests;
International/intercultural experience;
Interdisciplinary experience;
Demonstrated leadership and motivation;
Demonstrated teamwork.

The CFISU Board of Directors makes the final awards based on the recommendations of the CFISU Selection Committee and available funding.

Board decisions are final.

5. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Candidates must be proficient in English. Preference will be given to applicants who are also conversant in a second language, preferably French. As part of the application process, candidates must submit the “Language Competency Assessment” form, signed by a professional to CFISU Administrator (see #9-2).

6. REFERENCE LETTERS

Applicants should obtain two reference letters. Significant weight is placed on these letters. The reviewers should have in-depth knowledge of the applicant in an academic and/or professional capacity in order to be able to assess the various criteria for selection and should be familiar with the broad outlines of the ISU and the MSS and/or MSM programs. An assessment of how an award to a candidate would benefit Canada in the future is of particular interest. The selection committee takes particular note of the narrative information in letters of reference.

Applicants must submit the reference letters to ISU.

7. TERMS OF THE AWARD

CFISU plans to support the funding of a number of scholarships (to be determined) for entry to the 2012-13 ISU MSS or MSM Programs. The CFISU funds will be paid directly to the ISU. Full, half or quarter scholarships will be considered depending on the quality of the applicants and the funding available.

Students are responsible for all other expenses (e.g., travel, room and board, etc.) associated with pursuing the MSS or MSM programs (estimated to be between 20,000 and 25,000 Euros).

Students will be required to provide the CFISU with their official transcripts upon completing the MSS or MSM Program. These will be kept confidential and will not be released.

CFISU reserves the right to decline scholarships and withdraw funding at its sole discretion. Candidates selected by the CFISU are subject to approval by the ISU.

Upon return, scholarship winners will be required to provide a report outlining their experience (both positive and where improvements can be made) to the CFISU and to their sponsor, and will also be expected to participate in alumni events (CAISU), notably activities that promote and highlight the CFISU and its award programs and the ISU experience.

8. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS and INSURANCE

Scholarship winners are responsible for acquiring:

valid travel documents (passport and visa) to comply with the laws of France;
travel medical insurance suitable for the duration of the Program.

9. APPLICATIONS

Please follow these procedures.

The deadline to apply for CFISU scholarship is 31 January 2012.

Please complete the ISU on-line application – website: www.isunet.edu and provide them with your essay, reference letters and transcripts (ISU will provide CFISU with an electronic copy).
Send to CFISU a copy of page 1 of the above on-line application, a copy of page 2 of your Canadian passport and the Language Form, and addressed to:

Marie P. Juneau, Administrator
Canadian Foundation for the ISU
P.O. Box 8330, Station ‘T’
Ottawa, ON K1G 3H8

Note: Candidates who have applied to CFISU in previous years must submit a new application.

Applications and associated documents are normally destroyed within 6 months of receipt and thus cannot be transferred to any future competition

Applicants who are also applying to the 2012 SSP competition may use the same documents (transcripts, letters of reference, etc.) that were submitted as part of their application, however, it is strongly suggested that they provide a new essay and they may also request different letters of reference that would be more closely aligned with this particular competition.

10. IMPORTANT DATES

31 January 2012:Deadline to apply on-line at ISU.

31 January 2012: Deadline for CFISU to receive information mentioned in #9 -2.

March 2012: CFISU Selection Committee Meeting

March 2012: CFISU notifies unsuccessful candidates.

March 2012: CFISU informs scholarship winners.

September 2012 to August 2013: MSS/MSM Program at the ISU Central Campus, Strasbourg, France.

For additional information, please contact:

Marie P. Juneau
Administrator, CFISU
E-mail: mjuneau@rogers.com
Tel.: (613) 746-0856

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SECOND LANGUAGE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT

Name of Applicant:
Applicant’s first language:
Second language being assessed:
Name and title of person making assessment:
Address:
How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?

Please assess the applicant’s language abilities in his/her second language (below or over page).

Please choose one:

Expert User. He/she has full command of the language. His/her use of the language is appropriate and accurate. Very Good User. He/she has a fully operational command of the language with occasional inaccuracies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations but he/she is able to handle complex detailed argumentation. Good User. He/she has command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies and misunderstanding in some situations. He/she generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning. Competent User. He/she generally has effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies and misunderstandings. He/she can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.


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