{"id":2828,"date":"2012-03-06T00:48:59","date_gmt":"2012-03-06T00:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/africa-and-science.com\/?p=2828"},"modified":"2012-03-14T16:07:05","modified_gmt":"2012-03-14T16:07:05","slug":"scholarships-for-students-from-the-maghreb-the-german-arab-masters-course-economic-change-in-the-arab-region-ecar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africa-and-science.com\/?p=2828","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships for students from the Maghreb: The German-Arab Masters Course Economic Change in the Arab Region (ECAR)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>This master\u2019s course pursues two goals: on one hand, it further educates Arabic economists in their field under special consideration of the economic reform needs in their partner region. On the other hand, German students who have already completed a first formal training in economics will simultaneously be educated as economic experts for the region, and will familiarize themselves with the conditions of economic transactions in the Arabic cultural area. The programme consists of an introductory pre-semester in Cairo, followed by two semesters in Marburg and one additional semester in an Arabic country .<\/p>\n

In content and methodology, this programme is designed for academic experts in economic fields. By working in small mixed groups, students are trained in intercultural communication and management skills, so that as graduates they will be in a position to cooperate on international projects in areas such as development cooperation or scientific-technological cooperation. English is the language of instruction. Upon successful completion of the course, a master\u2019s degree from the Philipps Universit\u00e4t Marburg is awarded.<\/p>\n

Who can apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applications are open to participants from the following countries: Germany, Algeria, Egypt,<\/span> Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco<\/span>, Palestinian Territories, Syria, Tunisia<\/span> and Yemen.<\/p>\n

Target group<\/strong><\/p>\n

The target group of this master programme are\u00a0young professionals from the field of Economics<\/strong>, with some practical work experience (2 years if possible).<\/p>\n

The DAAD awards a monthly scholarship of \u20ac 850 for the phases abroad (Pre-Semester and 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0semester). During the first and the second semester in Germany no scholarship can be awarded! The scholarship also includes health insurance and insurance for accident and personal liability for the whole study period (including the phase in Germany). Furthermore, the DAAD pays a subsidy towards the travel expenses.<\/p>\n

The DAAD awards a monthly scholarship of \u20ac 540 for the Pre-Semester (including a subsidy towards accommodation in Egypt) and \u20ac 750 for the three semesters. The scholarship also includes health insurance and insurance for accident and personal liability for the whole study period (including the phase in Germany). Furthermore, the DAAD pays a subsidy towards the travel expenses.<\/p>\n

Application<\/strong><\/p>\n

List of the\u00a0required documents<\/strong>\u00a0(in the stated order):<\/p>\n

\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DAAD application form (\u00ab\u00a0Application for Research Grants and Study Scholarships<\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0www.daad.de\/de\/form<\/a>);<\/p>\n

\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Application form for the course<\/p>\n

\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0hand-signed\u00a0<\/strong>CV (please use the europass specimen form at http:\/\/europass.cedefop.europa.eu\/);<\/p>\n

\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0hand-signed\u00a0<\/strong>letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation) with precise description of the academic\/professional and personal reasons for wishing to participate in this programme;<\/p>\n

\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 academic letter\/s of recommendation from your university; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date;<\/p>\n

\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 professional letter\/s of recommendation from your employer; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date;<\/p>\n

\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 confirmation of employment from the employer in your home country, and if possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon returning home;<\/p>\n

\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proof of language abilities: English \u2013 TOEFL or IELTS (Note: Institutional TOEFL will not be accepted); German – if available (costs will not be covered by the DAAD);<\/p>\n

\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 certified copies of awarded academic degrees<\/p>\n

\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 certified copies of academic transcripts<\/p>\n

\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 certified copy of School Leaving Certificate<\/p>\n

The application has to be in English. Please avoid using sheet holders and plastic folders in your application.<\/p>\n

Applications that are not complete will be excluded from the selection procedure.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Selection<\/strong><\/p>\n

A selection committee consisting of professors of the course and representatives of the DAAD will nominate the candidates for a scholarship.<\/p>\n

Aside from the study achievements and the academic quality of the applicant, the most important selection criterion will be a convincing presentation of his\/her professional and personal motivation for participating in this programme, including the expected benefits after returning to the home country and\/or the expected contribution towards German-Arab cooperation.<\/p>\n

The bachelor\u2019s degree should not be more than 6 years old. Arab candidates who have already been in Germany for more than 12 months at the time they apply cannot be considered for a scholarship.<\/p>\n

Deadline for applications<\/strong><\/p>\n

The complete application must be submitted by the\u00a031st<\/sup>\u00a0of March 2012\u00a0at the University of Marburg.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

For further information, please visit the course website\u00a0<\/strong>(http:\/\/www.uni-marburg.de\/ecar<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Contact and further information<\/strong><\/p>\n

For further details contact the master\u2019s course directly\u00a0ecar<at>wiwi.uni-marburg.de<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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