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Engineering for Development Education Scholarship Program 2022

Engineering for Development Education Scholarship Program 2022

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Country: Switzerland
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Applications are open for the E4D Continuing Education Scholarship Program 2022. The Engineering for Development (E4D) Continuing Education Scholarship Program awards scholarships for travel and living expenses to candidates from low-​income countries to attend continuing education programs at ETH Zurich.

The goal of the program is to enhance the knowledge and skills of future leaders with the perspective of contributing to capacity development and poverty reduction in their home countries.

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The E4D Program is generously funded through the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. The current program phase runs from 2019 to 2023.

Funding for Development Education Scholarship

The following expenses will be covered by the scholarship (for the successful candidate):

  • Firstly, Economy round trip ticket (max. 2,000 CHF)
  • Secondly, Visa fees
  • Thirdly, Living allowance for the duration of the program
  • Lastly, ETH general tuition fee waiver (660 CHF per semester)

The following expenses will NOT be covered by the scholarship:

  • The program fees of the MAS/CAS/DAS are not covered by the E4D Continuing Education Scholarship.
  • The general application fee of the School for Continuing Education of 150 CHF will not be covered. However, in case an application to the E4D continuing education scholarship is valid but not selected, the fee can be paid back to candidates from low-​income countries.

Eligibility for Development Education Scholarship

  • The candidate must hold a completed and recognised Master’s degree from a university and proof of professional working experience of at least 2 years.
  • A minimum English standard of TOEFL level C1 is required. If the continuing education program requires a minimum level in another language, proof of this level also needs to be submitted.
  • The scholarship is open to candidates from all countries classified in the OECD DAC List 2022, except from upper-​middle income countries.
  • Candidates need to be accepted by the School for Continuing Education. ETH Zurich as well as the MAS, DAS or CAS program office.

Application of Development Education Scholarship

Application documents include:

  • CV of the candidate
  • MSc or Masters Diploma and academic transcript(s)
  • 1-2 page application letter, stating the motivation to attend the program. And the impact for the candidate’s career development and beyond
  • Two professional references
  • Formal admission letter by the School for Continuing Education confirming that the candidate is admitted to the MAS, DAS or CAS program for the respective semester.
  • Certificate of employment. The certificate of employment letter must be sent to the E4D program office ([email protected]) directly through the employer (and not the candidate).
  • Certificate of English level (minimum TOEFL level C1) or other internationally recognised English certificates. If the program requires a minimum level in another language, proof of this acquired level must also be submitted.

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Lastly, It is important to visit the official website link found below to access the application form.

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Specifications

Type of Opportunity Scholarships and Fellowships
Deadline30 April,2022
CountrySwitzerland
Open toAll
OrganizerETH Zurich
Contact the organizer+41 44 632 56 59

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