Distance learning is now proving to be an extremely popular study option, possibly due to the flexibility and convenience of the courses available. Kaplan Financial is one such group that provide students with hundreds of course opportunities. Hundreds of students have already successfully qualified with Kaplan.
The online group support a series of home study courses, featuring an assortment of qualifications; courses include everything from book-keeping to management and also include some of the major accountancy qualifications in the UK. This can open doors to many different careers, without having to take time out to go to university.
Kaplan distance learning provides a method of study that allows students to study at their own speed and in their own time, meaning you don’t have to neglect parental or work priorities. It is the perfect solution for those that have time, work or financial constraints, which in turn prevent them from attending a university based course but means they can still have the same opportunities as university based students.
Kaplan’s’ distance learning study packages provide a series of high standard courses, as well as classroom expertise from qualified tutors and market leading materials. Even though the course takes place outside of the classroom, students will still receive all the benefits that those that attend College or University do, they will also have the additional benefit of studying at a pace that suits them.
All students are welcomed when it comes to distance learning courses, whether you are a school-leaver or alternatively a company director who wishes to achieve a formal qualification. You do however need determination, self motivation and also need to be well organised in order to succeed on such a course as you do not have as much structure to your studies as you would when studying on site at a university.

IIEF in coorperation with the East-West Center is giving Master Degre Scholarship Program for individuals who are interested in joining the education and research program of University of Hawaii, Manoa to obtain their Masters Degree.
This scholarship is available for Masters Degree (24 months) and Doctorate Degree (48 months). Through this program, scholars will have the opportunity to join research projects in their field of studies such as economy, politics and security, environmental, population and health, education as well as development in Asia Pacific region. Furthermore, University of Hawaii, Manoa also offers to certify Master Degree programs in the fields of Leaership Study, International Cultural Study, Population Study and Resources Management Study.

General Requirement

• Applicants have to be US citizen or US permanent resident holder or citizen of Asia Pacific region including Russia.
• Applicants have to register themselves in one of the Masters Degree programs at University of Hawaii, Manoa or already registered as students of Master Degree at University of Hawaii, Mano.
• Have minimum TOEFL (international) grade of 213 Computer-Based Testing/550 Paper Based Testing/ 79-80 Internet-Based Testing and GRE/GMAT (according to terms in each field of studies).
• Applicants have to complete all requirements in order to gain the exhange visitor visa (J-visa).

Registration Schedule

• Final date of submission every year would be on 1 November.
• For registration form and complete information, please contact IIEF at Menara Imperium Lt. 28 Suite B; Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Jakarta Selatan; Tel. 021-8317330 or access directly to IIEF website: www.eastwestcenter.org/studentprograms