Ghent University Master grants for candidates from developing countries

Ghent University Master grants for candidates from developing countries 2009-2010
This
Ghent University programme provides master grants to candidates from
developing countries who wish to obtain a master´s degree at Ghent
University. The grants are available for all master programmes at Ghent
University. They are awarded for the duration of the studies with a
maximum of 2 years. In case of a two-year-programme the scholarship will only be paid for the full term if the student successfully

completes the first year of the programme.

The scholarship consists of an allowance of 964 euro per month plus the yearly tuition fee.

For more information, you can contact:

Liesbeth Vandepitte

administrative and technical staff
Sint-Pietersnieuwst raat 25

9000 Gent

Phone: 09 264 95 55

Fax: 09 264 35 83
Email: Liesbeth.Vandepitte @UGent.be

All documents listed below, are the new documents for 2009-2010.

This is the right way to start your procedure:

Decide what programme you would like to follow (consult the brochure
`International Masters);take care of your admission, this can take 3
months (consult the admission pdf!);start completing your Application
Form (your motivation is very important);when you have received your
admission letter, send it together with

your completed Application Form to Liesbeth Vandepitte (1 hard copy, 1

electronic copy).

Documents
Admission

Master call 2009-2010

Master application form 2009-2010

How to fill in the application form 2009-2010

Country list

Brochure International Masters at Ghent University
GENERAL FRAMEWORK
Scholarship type and duration
The master scholarships are awarded for the duration of the studies,

aiming at the delivery of a Ghent University diploma after max. 2 years

of study. With the scholarship application the applicant must also

submit a letter of admission to the study programme. The scholarship is

in principle paid for the total duration of the studies. In case of a

2-year study programme, the 2nd year will be paid upon successful

completion of the first year (minimum 60 credits).
Eligible Master programmes at Ghent University
Master´s Programmes (master after bachelor)Subsequent Master´s Programmes (master after master)
List of courses taught in English:
Master of Science in AquacultureMaster of Science in Environmental
SanitationMaster of Science in Rural Development and NutritionMaster of
Science in Food Technology (in cooperation with K.U..Leuven) Master of
Science in NematologyMaster of Science in Physical land Resources (in
cooperation with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
or you can find it on the website:

http://www.opleidin gen.ugent. be/studiekiezer/ nl/int/index. htm

You can also download the complete brochure:

www.ugent.be/ develcooperation

If applicants wants to follow their master in Dutch, a thorough

knowledge of the Dutch language is required. Ghent University offers

language courses, however these costs are not covered by the Master

grant.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicant
1. Degree
Applicants for master´s programmes should already have obtained a

bachelor degree when they submit the application. For subsequent

master´s programmes, applicants should already have obtained a master

degree. No exceptions are allowed.
2. Nationality
The applicants must come from and should be nationals of one of the

developing countries on the country list of developing countries.

Priority, however, will be given to the categories on the DAC List of

Aid Recipients with the lowest levels of development and income.
3. Language and proficiency
The application is to be made in English. The applicant should have a very good command of the English language
SUBMISSION MODALITIES
Composition of the application file
The applicant is responsible for the application file to be complete

and composed correctly. A complete application file consists of the

following documents:
The official application formOfficial letter of admission to the
master´s programme (signed by the Rector of Ghent University)for more
information read the document: admission@
GhentUniversityCopi es of diplomas (including Transcript of Records)Parallel applicationsOwn enclosures (if relevant)
We accept transcripts of records in English and French. The

application form though, has to be completed in English. TOEFL or IELTS

results are required.
Submission of the application file
Number, formats and form
The applications for master grants for candidates from developing

countries must be submitted typewritten on the forms required for this

purpose. http://www.ugent. be/en/research/ developmentcoope rationThe application, drawn up on the required forms, should be

delivered to the address below in 1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy.

The submission deadline will be strictly observed. Late, incomplete or

incorrectly drawn-up applications will not be taken into consideration.

If we do receive an electronic version but no hard copy, your

application will not be taken into consideration. Candidates who
simultaneously apply for funding elsewhere, must include one copy of
this parallel application. The proposals must be drawn up in English.
Timing
The DEADLINE for submitting the proposal is 30 April 2009 at 5 p.m.
Is to be delivered to the

Ghent University
Liesbeth Vandepitte
Research Co-ordination Office
New Rectorate Building, 4th floor,
Sint-Pietersnieuwst raat 25,
9000 Gent, Belgium