Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) 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 the MIT-Zaragoza Women in Logistics and SCM Scholarship, the Foundation hopes to motivate outstanding female candidates to become active leaders in the logistics field. 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.
What does it cover? The scholarship covers 50% tuition for the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program, which amounts to €24,000 of the academic year 2015-2016. The scholarship will not include other costs such as living or travel expenses to Zaragoza or to Boston for the international exchange.
Selection Criteria: 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 female candidates with background or work experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. (20%)
-Financial need (20%)
-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. (20%)
-Demonstrated initiative and search for external financial aid opportunities (individual search, contacted the ZLC Financial Aid Office, other applications for scholarships and/or bank loans, etc.). (10%).
-Academic merit as according to academic records (10%)
-Experience and interest in working in multicultural teams as according to resume. (10%)
Notification: Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the outcome and furthermore the scholarship holder will receive an award letter.
How to Apply: Candidates must fulfill all of the above-mentioned requirements and submit one original copy by email of the following documents:
-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.
-Income Statement: Copy of the current employment contact, the most recent pay slip or other official document that can account for the last salary received. (Not applicable for applicants who are currently full-time students).
-Copy of Passport
-Resume
-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 by email.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for the Women in Logistics and SCM scholarship application is May 15th 2015.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
http://www.zlc.edu.es/content/files/scholarships/MIT_Zaragoza_Women_in_Logistics_and_SCM.pdf