You'll find this website very helpful: postgradasia.com

1. There a buncha financing resources at: http://www.postgradasia.com/resources/financing.asp?ID=Main

2. I don't know, but you can try asking in the at the postgradasia.com forum -- there'll be experts there to answer your question.

3. There are several people profiled on the website who may be able to help answer your question. Check out:
http://www.postgradasia.com/resources/student_profiles.asp and
http://www.postgradasia.com/resources/graduate_profiles.asp

4. Yea, it depends if you're doing a TAUGHT based program or RESEARCH based program. You can ask more at the forum.