ANNOUNCEMENT OF IDEP'S M.A. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

IDEP is pleased to announce that it is offering five scholarships for candidates admitted to its 18-month M.A. Degree Programme in Economic Policy and Management, for 2005/2006 academic year.

Scholarships:

• IDEP scholarships will cover the following: full tuition, a monthly living stipend and provision for medical expenses, allowance for books, documentation and thesis preparation.

• The nominating country or institution will be responsible for the cost of travel of the candidates to and from Dakar, Senegal. 

Selection: 

• The selection will be based on merit of the candidate and needs of the country or institution concerned. The selection will be done by a Committee. 

Eligibility:

• Applicants must apply and be admitted into IDEP's M.A. programme;

• They should possess an excellent academic record and have at least two years of professional experience;

•  They must be citizens of IDEP' member States and have a good command of English or French – the two main working languages of IDEP.

Applying:

• Besides forwarding duly filled application forms, the nominating country or institution should make a formal written request for the scholarship offer; 

Deadline for Application: For each academic year which starts in early November, the deadline for submission of applications is end of July.

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