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“ZLC Africa Health and Humanitarian Systems Scholarship”
Zaragoza Logistics Center
2009-2010

Presentation and objectives

The Zaragoza Logistics Center Scholarship currently provides a number of scholarships each year for students of the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program.

The Zaragoza Logistics Center and the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program will award up to two ZLOG African Health and Humanitarian Systems Scholarships in the academic year 2009-2010 for qualified candidates who will be expected to show extraordinary potential for leadership and professional success.

Through this scholarship, the Foundation hopes to attract outstanding future leaders who can make a vital contribution to filling the capacity gap in Africa for well-trained supply chain and logistics professionals dedicated to the field of health and humanitarian logistics.

Scholarship holders must make a contractual commitment to work for a well-established and reputed organization in Africa in the area of health-care logistics, health-systems, health policy, drug procurement and distribution, humanitarian logistics, disaster relief logistics, etc. for a period of at least two years upon graduation of the ZLOG - Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program.

Coverage

The scholarship provides full tuition for the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program, which amounts to €21,500 to a student of the academic year 2009-2010.

The scholarship will not include other costs such as living or travel expenses to Zaragoza or to Boston for the international exchange.

Eligibility

Scholarships are awarded only to 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.

Furthermore, the applicants should display exceptional academic achievement and distinctive personal accomplishment in addition to an interest in pursing a career in health and 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 105 points in the Internet based test. Furthermore, the ability to speak French is a plus.
• Completion of a four year undergraduate program equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Professional excellence with a background or experience in developing countries, interaction with or working for public health or humanitarian and development aid agencies, or exceptional academic achievement.

Application Process and Documents

Candidates must fulfil all of the above-mentioned requirements and submit one original copy of the following documents to the ZLC Financial Aid Office:

1. Application form
Each scholarship applicant will fill out the scholarship application form including the following: an essay stating their interests, qualifications, and related experience; a statement describing their economical situation and explaining their reasons for applying for the scholarship.

2. Income Statement
Copy of employment contact, last pay slip or other official document that can account for the last salary received. (Not applicable for applicants who are currently full-time students).

3. Copy of Passport

4. Admissions Letter
Copy of the admissions letter to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program.

All interested applicants should apply directly through the ZLC Financial Aid Office:

Avenida Gómez Laguna 25, 1ª Planta ● E-50009 Zaragoza (SPAIN)
Phone: +34 (976) 077 603 ● Fax: +34 (976) 077 601
Skype: zlc_financial_aid_office ● Email: financialaid@zlc.edu.es

Deadline

The deadline for the ZLOG African Health and Humanitarian Systems Scholarship application is May 1st 2009. Early application is however encouraged. All supporting documentation to the application must be postmarked by the respective date listed above.

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

Selection criteria and process

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 health and humanitarian logistics, with a strong aptitude for analysis and a creative approach to defining and solving problems.
• Recognition of the importance of personal integrity and ethical decision making.
• Enthusiastic pursuit of self-improvement and a desire to be at the forefront in the creation and discovery of new knowledge.
• Experience and interest in working in multicultural teams.
• Preference will be given to candidates with background or experience in developing countries; or in interacting with or working for public health or humanitarian and development aid agencies.
• A demonstrated need for additional financial aid

The ZLC Evaluation Committee will identify the finalists by May 15th 2009. Phone interviews will be scheduled with all finalists by May 30th 2009.

Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the outcome and furthermore the scholarship holder will receive an award letter.

Contact information

For further details on how to apply and what qualifications are required for this scholarship, or for information on other programs of financial assistance which may be available please contact the ZLC Financial Aid Office.

Co-sponsors

If you are interested in co-sponsoring the ZLOG Scholarship Program, please contact the ZLC Financial Aid Office to discuss any proposals and/or possibilities.