Baza natječaja

Call for applications
“MIT-Zaragoza Eastern and Central Europe Scholarship”
Zaragoza Logistics Center
2011

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.
Through ZLOG Eastern and Central Europe Scholarship, the Foundation hopes to attract outstanding future leaders from Eastern and Central European countries. Candidates will be expected to show extraordinary potential for leadership and professional success, bringing new vision and commitment to the area of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Coverage
The scholarship covers full tuition for the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program, which amounts to €21,500 for a student of the academic year 2011-2012. 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 MITZaragoza 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 Logistics/Supply Chain Management.
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.
• Completion of a four year undergraduate program equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Fluency in English, competitive TOEFL score. Exceptions may be granted to individuals who have demonstrated evidence of advanced verbal and written proficiency in the English language.
• Competitive GMAT score. Exceptions may be granted to individuals who have demonstrated strong professional and/or academic achievement in completing a college degree - including some quantitative training - and evidence of advanced verbal and written proficiency in the English language.
• Nationals from the following Eastern and Central European countries: Albania, Estonia, Macedonia, Slovakia, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Slovenia, Azerbaijan, Hungary, Montenegro, Tajikistan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Poland, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Romania, Turkmenistan, Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Ukraine, Croatia, Latvia, Serbia, Uzbekistan, Czech Republic, Lithuania

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: Edificio Náyade portal 5 calle Bari 55 PLAZA 50197 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 Eastern and Central Europe Scholarship application is April 15th 2011.
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
Competition for the ZLOG scholarships is intense and highly competitive. The candidates will be chosen on the basis of the following criteria:

• Preference will be given to candidates with background or work experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. (25%)
• Financial need (20%)
• Academic merit as according to academic records (15%)
• Ability to make a significant contribution to the discipline of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, with a strong aptitude for analysis and a creative approach to defining and solving problems. (10%)
• Experience and interest in working in multicultural teams as according to resume. (10%)
• Demonstrated initiative and search for external financial aid opportunities (contacted the ZLC Financial Aid Office (FAO), individual search, other applications for scholarships and/or bank loans, etc.) (10%)
• Enthusiastic pursuit of self-improvement and a desire to be at the forefront in the creation and discovery of new knowledge. (10%)

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.