International development programme at University of birmingham, 2012 UK.

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Mo Ibrahim foundation funded masters scholarship in the field of international development (Governance and State-building) for the applicants of Africa at University of Birmingham for the year 2012 in UK is now available for scholarship position.

The study subject is International Development (Governance and State-building).
The course level is Masters. The scholarship provider is Mo Ibrahim foundation.
The scholarship can be taken at UK.

The entry requirements consist of:
-At least an upper second-class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university.
-Adequate capacity in written and spoken English.
-For those whose first language is not English, evidence of this capacity is required.
-Applicants should reach at least level 6.5 in the IELTS or 580 /93 for TOEFL. Please check the University website for more information on English language requirements.
-Experience in economics and statistics, demonstrated through a good mark received for at least one course at undergraduate level.

Scholarship open for international students as well.

Scholarship open for students of African countries.

The Governance and State building programme is one of the specialized streams within international development, and takes an interdisciplinary standpoint, combining the theoretical rigor of political economy and the practical experience of development.

The good governance agenda occurs now increasingly alongside debate on state-building, which encompasses issues such as accountability and transparency, corruption, conflict, political settlement, human rights, participation, access to justice and democratization.

You can apply to this position online.

Scholarship application deadline is 11th June, 2012.

Source:
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/04/mo-ibrahim-foundation-msc-scholarship.aspx