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Areas of Study :
Development-related field, environment or other related science and technology
fields
Level :
Post Graduate Scholarship
Scholarship Funded by :
OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development)
Provided to :
Outstanding International Students for pursuing Master’s degree studies from
any recognized university/college in the world.
OFID Scholarship Award is a funding for International Students for pursuing Master’s degree studies in a development-related discipline (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields from any recognized university/college in the world. OFID Scholarship are meant for students of developing countries (except OFID Member Countries). OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is the development finance institution established by the Member States of OPEC as a collective channel of aid to the developing countries.
Scholarship Provision
This Scholarship is for one year. The Award will cover the full cost of tuition fees, including any supplementary fees, required by the academic institution. The grant will also cover one round-trip flight between your home country and the university, health insurance, a relocation grant to help you cover additional costs of moving, and a monthly allowance for cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the student’s own personal bank account.
The candidates
Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application
Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent
Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2024, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master’s Degree
Must be a national of a developing country (except OFID Member Countries)
Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields
Selection Criteria
Candidates are selected on the basis of the necessary information provided. So the applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. All questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it.
Candidates can apply online through official website www.ofid.org . Applicants must upload the required documents within the on-line application.
Required Documents
A completed on-line application form.
A scanned copy of the applicant's passport.
A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
A scanned letter of acceptance from chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed one year).
A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
A short essay – of about 500 words in English – giving reasons for applying for the OFID scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Master's degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
Two recommendation letters from professors and/or lecturers at applicant's present university (or present employer).
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
The OPEC Fund for International Development
Parkring 8
P.O. Box 995, A-1010
Vienna, Austria
Telephone: +43-1-515 64-0
Fax: +43-1-513 92 38
Email: Contact
Now
Website: www.ofid.org
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