Sakuko Matsui Australia-Japan Friendship Scholarships at University of Sydney – 2022 2023

Sakuko Matsui Australia-Japan Friendship Scholarships at University of Sydney – 2022 2023

Sakuko Matsui Australia-Japan Friendship Scholarships:  Earn your undergraduate or postgraduate degree from the University of Sydney by applying for the Sakuko Matsui Australia-Japan Friendship Scholarships. The grant program is open for the 2022-2023 educational session.

This scholarship is valued at up to $8000 and aims to support an undergraduate or postgraduate research Japanese studies student.

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To Summarize

This support will help you pursue an undergraduate and master’s degree by providing you with an amount of $8000.

The University of Sydney is a public research institution ranked 38th in the QS Global World University Rankings and 27th in the Best Global Universities. It believes in education for all and leadership that improves the quality of life in every community it serves. The University is pleased to produce leaders who promote positive change for the betterment of the international community.

The University of Sydney is well-known throughout the world. Consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the world as a leader in education, research, student experience, and graduate employability, it improves lives by producing society’s leaders and equipping their people with leadership qualities to serve their communities at every level.

Application Deadline:  Applications will be open from 9 May 2022 and closes on 30 May 2022 at 11.59 pm.

Brief Description of Sakuko Matsui Australia-Japan Friendship Scholarships

•University or Organization: University of Sydney

•Department: NA

•Course Level: Undergraduate or postgraduate research

•Award: $8000

•Number of Awards: N/A

•Access Mode: Online

•Nationality: Australian and Japanese

•The award can be taken in Australia

Eligibility for Sakuko Matsui Australia-Japan Friendship Scholarships 

•Countries: Australia and Japan.

•Courses: Undergraduate or postgraduate degree will be awarded in Japanese studies.

•Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:

•Domestic students enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate research degree in Japanese studies within the School of Languages and Cultures at the Faculty of Arts, and Social Sciences can apply.

•Japanese studies include, without limitation, all studies related to Japanese modern and premodern culture, history, language, society and literature.

•International students

•International students from Japan who are enrolled to study at the University of Sydney and reside or are intending to reside at the Women’s College are eligible to apply.

•Domestic postgraduate research students wish to travel to Japan as part of their research studies.

•Domestic undergraduate or postgraduate research students who can demonstrate financial need

•Domestic postgraduate research students who live at the Women’s College and intend to travel to Japan as part of their research studies.

•International applicants from Japan and who live at or intend to live at the Women’s College.

How to Apply

•Students must log in to the online portal to submit an admission application. After that, the Scholarship application form must be submitted separately.

•Supporting Documents: Students must submit the following:

•Area of study and research proposal,

•A personal statement that addresses the reason for the application for the scholarship, relevance of travel to Japan for studies and description of their financial situation

•detailde budget

•financial hardship

•proof of residency or intended

residency at The Women’s College

•Admission Requirements:  To become a part of the university, you must meet the entry requirements of the program.

Language Requirement: If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can commence your studies at the University.

What to Benefits

The scholarship will provide a stipend allowance of $8000. The exact value of the scholarship will be stipulated in the offer letter to the successful recipient.

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by john etim May 14, 2022

Top 10 Things Parents Can Do to Help Kids Get the Best Educatio

Top 10 Things Parents Can Do to Help Kids Get the Best Education In School

Kids live at school. They spend about 900 to 1,000 hours per year in school, according to the Center for Public Education. While that sounds like a lot, kids in India and China go to school about 25-30% longer, so parents and caregivers need to make sure their kids are getting the best education possible during those hours. Let's take a look at the best ways to help make sure that happens for your kids.

How Can You Help Your Kids Get the Best Education?

1. Participate at Your Kid's School

Get involved. Attend back-to-school nights and parent-teacher conferences, take a volunteer position the school offers, and get to know teachers and other parents. Everyone else is just as busy as you, and your kid takes notice when you care about their education, even if they don't always show it. Visit the school and its website; communication about school with your kid will go smoother if you understand what it's like for them at school. Seeing you around school can boost kids' confidence, too.

2. Make Sure Homework Gets Done

Adults definitely have their work cut out for them with their careers, and the last thing you may want to do is follow-up on your kids' homework -- it's important, though. You also need to support teachers in the homework they give students. They are trying to educate your kids, not give you more work to do, and they can only do so much during the school day.

Check to see what your kids' assignments are and that they're completing them. If you don't, you may not see a problem until it gets much worse. Some things are taught differently these days, and there is advice rolling around that parents shouldn't help their kids do their homework, because they may get it wrong. Instead, ask them how to do the problem or ask them to reread the instructions. If they are confused or don't want to work at it, this often does the trick.

If you really need to help your kids through their homework a little bit because they're not getting it, email the teacher and explain what the problem is. Any teacher will be happy to explain if it means helping a child succeed.

3. Make Sure Your Kid is Ready to Learn When They Get to School

We've heard nutrition plays a key role in learning, but how much? If you have a picky kid who refuses to eat breakfast in favor of birthday party treats at school, or a teen who can't seem to get out of bed on time, we feel for you. Still, as a parent or guardian, you need to make sure your kids get enough sleep, are well-nourished, hydrated, and head to school with the best possible attitude. Here's a few things you can do:

Stick to a regular bedtime

Cut off screen time an hour before bed

Help kids put homework and books in their backpacks the night before.

Help kids lay out their clothes for the next day.

Give them a nutritious breakfast

4. Teach Your Kid How to Put Stuff Where It Goes

One of the most valuable skills kids will learn in school is organization. It may sound trivial, but organization is the bedrock for completing projects on time, putting things away where they go, and learning to live in a clean space. Organization is a basic life skill kids will use at school, work, and for the rest of their lives. Your kids aren't going to jump at the chance to learn how to pick up their toys, and teens aren't going to be very excited when you tell them organization is the ticket to success, but it's still your job to instill this ability to help them succeed.

Teach your kids to put things away when they're done with them and organize things like clothes and books for a fast location. This will help them get places on time, arrive ready to go, and establish boundaries and cleanliness values. To understand how organizational skills affect kids later in life, take a look at these business skill sets:

Creating and keeping deadlines

Delegation

Goal setting and meeting goals

Decision making

Ah, now it's all making sense! These same skills are being developed at schools, too, and if your child's school isn't developing them, they need to be. You may be surprised what your child is expected to do in the classroom and not expected to do at home. Aligning them can help your child learn boundaries, respect, and manage their time better.

5. Teach Your Child Study Skills That Work

Study skills are so important that kids without them don't make it through. Kids who never learn good study habits may drop out of school altogether, or never make it to college. In a society where one degree means kids make just enough money to survive and support a family, study habits are key.

Here's some examples of study skills that have been proven to work for kids:

Designated study areas

Knowing class expectations

Having a study plan

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

6. Make Sure Your Kid Is At School On Time, Every Day

Your kid can only learn if they are there, ready to listen, in good health. Keep your kids home from school if they're sick or for a very special occasion, but don't let them stay home because they "Don't want to go to school today." They can call in sick when they're adults; now you should support their education by making sure they are there to learn.

7. Allow Your Child to Succeed or Fail on Their Own

Most parents know you can tell kids over and over, but sometimes they just don't learn until they suffer the consequences of not getting homework done, misbehaving in class, or losing an after-school job. Kids need to fail and succeed, and doing something less than perfectly shows them they may have to try harder next time. If they fail, it's the perfect time to step in and guide them toward better study habits, or encourage them to try harder to learn a difficult concept.

8. Practice Discipline, Respect, and Self-respect at Home

Some parents allow kids to do whatever they want at home and then expect teachers to enforce discipline and teach self-respect. Teachers are some of the hardest working people in society -- why make their jobs harder? Discipline isn't easy, but you can look up strategies on the Internet, and kids need to learn self-respect from you as well. Bottom line is, parents should handle most of the disciplinary actions that affect their kids.

9. Know What Your Child is Studying At School

If you don't know what your kid is studying, you can't connect with them about it. Some kids do all their work in school, so you may have to ask them what they're working on. You can email or call up their teachers and ask, too. Either way, being aware of what your child is working on in school means you know what level of ability and knowledge they are at, and what they need some extra help with.

10. Praise and Encourage Your Kids

Even though this is our last point, it's the key to helping your kids get the best education. Kids need to know what they're doing right and what they're doing wrong. Sometimes it seems like all parents do is tell kids what they're doing incorrectly, from dressing to chores to homework (your kid does have chores, right??). Positive reinforcement of the things they do right builds their confidence, helps them succeed, and allows them to navigate school and society with the knowledge that they can do better.

The biggest takeaway is that, as a parent or guardian, you want your child to succeed and have the best education possible. A large part of making that happen is you, and the other important parts are your kid and their teachers and school. Know where your child goes every day and what they do -- then talk with them about it and guide them. They need your guidance, and will respond when you show interest.

by john etim May 02, 2022