Hello there! The UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs’ #OpportunitiesCorner is an update on available scholarships, exchange programs, conferences, workshops, and other skill-enhancing initiatives for UP Diliman students. Here’s for the 1st week of July 2025:

2025 HUMAN ASIA ENGLISH ESSAY CONTEST

Human Asia, established in 2006, is an NGO registered to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea. Human Asia aims to establish a human rights protection mechanism and contribute to the long-term and continuous advancement of human rights in Asia. Under this goal, Human Asia has been holding English Essay Contests as part of its human rights education project for the youth. In the past English Essay contests, the topics addressed upon Technology and Human Rights (2024); North Korea and Human Rights (2023); Climate Crisis and Human Rights (2022); and COVID-19, Vaccines and Human Rights (2021). Human Asia aims to foster next-generation researchers who will contribute to the advancement of human rights and provide opportunities for youth to grow as human rights leaders. This contest is hosted and organized by Human Asia and Korea University International Human Rights Center, and sponsored by the Jeongam Foundation, Ildong Pharmacautical, and DYPNF.

SINGAPORE SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE 2025

The Singapore Scientific Conference is open for abstract submissions!

SSC2025 is a premier international event that will bring together over 1,200 delegates from around the world. As a key meeting point for field experts, researchers, industry professionals, public service leaders, and students, SSC2025 offers a unique platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange among academia, the medical research community, and industry partners.

Organised by A*STAR, with support from the National Research Foundation (NRF) and in partnership with NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, NHG, NUHS, and SingHealth, this landmark event commemorates Singapore’s 60th anniversary (SG60).

Event Details
💡 Theme: A Sustainable Future Through Science and Technology
🔍 Detailed Info: https://singaporesciconf.org/
📅 Date: December 8-11, 2025y
📍 Place: Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore

Questions?
Contact Sabrina CHUA (Ms), Associate, International Awards of A*Star Graduate Academy at chua_sabrina@hq.a-star.edu.sg AND Chua_Sabrina@a-star.edu.sg or www.a-star.edu.sg

GRADUATE PROGRAMS FOR SPRING 2026 IN TAIWAN

The Marine Technology and Engineering Laboratory of National Cheng Kung University is now accepting applications for its Graduate Programs for the Spring Semester (February 2026 entry). Research areas include the application of computational mechanics, smart vehicle development, and AI algorithm application. The application deadline is September 30, 2025.

Research Areas
Application of Computational Mechanics
Smart vehicle development
AI algorithm application

Eligibility
• Applicants to the master’s program must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a discipline
relevant to the intended research project.
• Applicants to the doctoral program must possess a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a related field
• TOEFL: 94-120
• IELTS: 7.0-9.0
• TOEIC: 800-990
• Applicants with Chinese language ability will be given preference.
Application requirements:
• Statement of Purpose
• Motivational letter outlining the research topic(s) you are interested in and explaining why
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic Transcripts
• Relevant Publications or Research Experience (if available)

Application requirements
• Statement of Purpose
• Motivational letter outlining the research topic(s) you are interested in and explaining why
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic Transcripts
• Relevant Publications or Research Experience (if available)

Application
🔍 Detailed Info: Memo OILD CPA-25-26
📝 Submit to Prof. Yu-Hsien Lin at vyhlin@mail.ncku.edu.tw cc Miss Su 10709070@gs.ncku.edu.tw.

Questions?
Contact the National Cheng Kung University’s Office of International Affairs at em50951@email.ncku.edu.tw or overseas@ncku.edu.tw.