ZLOG Eastern and Central Europe Scholarship
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ENQUERIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
ZLC Financial Aid Office
Jeanett Bolther
Avenida Gómez Laguna 25, 1st Floor
E-50009 Zaragoza
SPAIN
Phone: +34 (976) 077 603
Fax: +34 (976) 077 601
Email:financialaid@ zlc.edu.es
Skype: zlc_financial_ aid_office
Call for applications
"ZLOG Eastern and Central Europe Scholarship"
Zaragoza Logistics Center 2009
Presentation and objectives
The Zaragoza Logistics Center Scholarship currently provides around 20 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 provides full tuition and administrative fees 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 Logistics/Supply Chain Management.
To be eligible you must comply with the following criteria:
* Fluency in English, minimum TOEFL score of 105 points in the Internet based test.
* GMAT score equivalent or higher than 650 or GRE score equivalent or higher than 760. Exceptions may be granted to individuals who have demonstrated strong academic achievement in completing a college degree - including some quantitative training - and evidence of advanced verbal and written proficiency in the English language
* Professional excellence in Logistics/Supply Chain Management or exceptional academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.5 on the scale of 4.0 or equivalent).
* Nationals from the following Eastern and Central European countries:
Albania
Czech Republic
Lithuania
Russian Federation
Armenia
Estonia
Macedonia
Serbia
Azerbaijan
Georgia
Moldova
Slovakia
Belarus
Hungary
Montenegro
Slovenia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kosovo
Poland
Turkey
Croatia
Latvia
Romania
Ukraine
Application Process
To be selected as a recipient of this scholarship, the candidates must fulfil all of the above-mentioned requirements and submit complete applications to the ZLC Financial Aid Office consisting of one original copy of the following materials:
1. Completed application form including the following: an essay stating their interests, qualifications, and related experience; a statement describing their interest in the award and detailing their personal career goals in logisticsand vocational plans; awards and honors received.
2. Copy of passport.
3. Detailed current resume indicating references and contact data of former employers.
4. Official transcript of the Bachelor Degree. Applicants should request an official transcript from each undergraduate and graduate program in which they have participated and submit it in its sealed envelope to the ZLC Financial Aid Office.
5. TOEFL score in the Internet based test. Applicants should both self-report the TOEFL score on the application form and submit official score reports directly to ZLC by using the Institution Code 3803.
6. GMAT/GRE score. Applicants should both self-report the GMAT/GRE score on the application form and submit official score reports directly to the ZLC by using Institution Code 3803 (for GRE please use the department code 0000).
7. Copy of employment contact, last payslip or other official document that can account for the last salary received. (Not applicable for applicants who are currently full-time students)
All interested applicants should apply directly through the ZLC Financial Aid Office, which serves as an information base and support service for students seeking scholarships.
Deadline
The deadline for the ZLOG Eastern and Central Europe Scholarship application is March 15th 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
Competition for the ZLOG scholarships is intense and highly competitive. The candidates will be chosen on the basis of:
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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.
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Recognition of the importance of personal integrity and ethical decision making.
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Enthusiastic pursuit of self-improvement and a desire to be at the forefront in the creation and discovery of new knowledge.
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Experience and interest in working in multicultural teams.
Preference will be given to candidates with background or work experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
The ZLC Evaluation Committee will identify the finalists for the ZLOG Eastern and Central Europe Scholarship by March 30th. Phone interviews will be scheduled with all finalists by April 10th.
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:
ZLC Financial Aid Office
Jeanett Bolther
Avenida Gómez Laguna 25, 1st Floor
E-50009 Zaragoza
SPAIN
Phone: +34 (976) 077 603
Fax: +34 (976) 077 601
Email:financialaid@ zlc.edu.es
Skype: 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.
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