2012 MEDRC Scholarship for the Middle East and North Africans

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Center of Excellence in Desalination and Water  Reuse Technology offers Research Scholarship for the applicants of MENA countries at University Partners, 2012

Study Subject(s):RO or Thermal desalination based coursework

Course Level:Research

Scholarship Provider: Center of Excellence in Desalination and Water  Reuse Technology

Scholarship can be taken at: University Partners

Eligibility:The general criteria for eligibility of a MEDRC scholarship award are as follows:

-Applicants must be nationals from a MENA country holding the equivalent of a B.Sc or M.Sc. Applicants must obtain acceptance from a relevant university to be eligible for a MEDRC scholarship

-Applicants must demonstrate a desire to contribute to their country's advancement in the field of desalination

-Thesis should be directly related to a desalination topic representing an immediate need or addressing a specific problem in the MENA region

-In order to promote cooperation among institutions, preference will be given where partnership in the research project is also likely to develop between a regional university and a non-regional university.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Middle East and North Africa

Scholarship Description: The MEDRC Scholarship Program offers graduate students from the MENA region the opportunity to study at universities from around the world while participating in a MEDRC research project. Through this approach, it is expected that students will gain skills that will make a long-term contribution to the further development of desalination in their respective countries. The Program also aims to increase cross-cultural understanding by stimulating international exchange.

How to Apply: Applicant should apply directly to an eligible university offering RO or Thermal desalination based coursework. The applicant has to directly contact a professor to agree on a research topic in desalination.

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 30th, 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application