Friday, November 30, 2012

2013 Call for Applications: Zaragoza Logistics Center-MSF Joint Scholarship in Spain

Eligibility:
 -Scholarships are awarded only to students who have been admitted to the MITZaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program through the Foundation’s regular admissions procedure.



-The applicants should display exceptional academic achievement and distinctive personal accomplishment in addition to an interest in pursuing a career in humanitarian logistics. To be eligible you must comply with the following criteria:

  •   Granted admission to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program.
  •   Fluency in English, minimum TOEFL score of 103 points in the Internet based test. The ability to also speak French is a plus.
  •   Completion of a four year undergraduate program equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree.
  •   Professional experience in developing countries, interaction with or working for public health or humanitarian and development aid agencies is a plus.
Subject:
Various Courses

Level:
 This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree program.

How to Apply: 
The mode of applying is by post or by email.
Provider: 
Zaragoza Logistics Center

For Which Country: Spain
For Whom: 
 International (Students who have been admitted to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program through the Foundation’s regular admissions procedure can ally for this Scholarships. Although open to all individuals, preference will be given to applicants who are African national.)

Description: 
Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) are awarding one full tuition scholarship for a qualified applicant with a background or experience in interacting with public health and/or humanitarian and development aid agencies in addition to an interest in pursuing a career in humanitarian logistics to undertake the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program in the academic year 2013-2014.The scholarship holder must make a contractual commitment to work for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for a period of at least two years upon graduation of the ZLOG Program. Through this scholarship, the Foundation hopes to attract outstanding future leaders who can make a vital contribution to filling the capacity gap in humanitarian aid organizations for welltrained supply chain and logistics professionals dedicated to the field of health and humanitarian logistics.

Number of awards offered: One Scholarship is awarded.
Duration of Awards: Scholarships are offered for the academic year 2013-2014.
What does it cover? Scholarship covers a full tuition fees.

Selection Criteria:
Although open to all individuals, preference will be given to applicants who are African nationals. Competition for the ZLOG scholarships is intense and highly competitive. The candidates will be chosen on the basis of:
- Ability to make a significant contribution to the discipline of humanitarian logistics, with a strong aptitude for analysis and a creative approach to defining and solving problems.
(30%)
- Academic merit as according to academic records. (25%)
- Experience and interest in working in multicultural teams. (20%)
-Enthusiastic pursuit of self-improvement and a desire to be at the forefront in the creation and discovery of new knowledge. (10%)
- Recognition of the importance of personal integrity and ethical decision making. (10%)
- Background or experience in developing countries; or in interacting with or working for public health or humanitarian and development aid agencies. (5%)

Notifications: 
 Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the outcome and the scholarship holder will receive an official award letter by May 10 th 2013.
Deadline: Do submit your applications till April 15th 2013
 
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