Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) is pleased to offer scholarship for international women applicant. Scholarship is available for pursuing MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program
Through the MIT-Zaragoza Women in Logistics and SCM Scholarship, ZLC 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.
MIT Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) is a 10 months, full-time degree program created in 2004 by Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) in collaboration with the leading university in the field, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It offers the unique combination of a worldclass supply chain degree taught in a truly global setting.
Students must be fluent in English, have competitive IELTS or TOEFL score and competitive GMAT or GRE score.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded for Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree program.
Scholarship Provider: Zaragoza Logistics Center
Scholarship can be taken at: Spain
Eligibility: Scholarships are awarded only to female students who have been admitted to Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program through the Foundation's regular admissions procedure. The applicants should display exceptional academic achievement and distinctive personal accomplishment in addition to an interest in pursuing a career in SCM and logistics. To be eligible, candidates must comply with the following criteria:
- Granted admission to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program.
- Fluency in English, competitive IELTS or TOEFL score – exceptions may be granted to individuals who have demonstrated evidence of advanced verbal and written proficiency in the English language. Furthermore, the ability to speak French is a plus.
- Completion of a four year undergraduate program equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree.
- Professional excellence with a background or experience in supply chain management/logistics, or exceptional academic achievement.
- Competitive GRE or GMAT score. Exceptions may be granted to individuals who have demonstrated strong professional and/or academic achievement in completing a college degree – including some quantitative training – and evidence of advanced verbal and written proficiency in the English language.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International female students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: 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.
Number of award(s): A number of scholarships will be awarded.
Duration of award(s): Not Known
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 2016.