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The Abraaj RCA Innovation Scholarship
United Kingdom Architecture News - Apr 10, 2014 - 13:58 2774 views
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The Abraaj Group is recognised as a leading investor in growth markets with a long-standing track record of engaging with stakeholders. Consistent with its desire to be fully integrated in the markets in which it operates, Abraaj is delighted to expand its support of emerging creative talent around the world by working closely with the Royal College of Art in establishing this Scholarship.
The Abraaj RCA Innovation Scholarship will cover full international tuition fees to study at a Master’s level for two years at the Royal College of Art in London. A maintenance grant will also be provided.
Every year, for a period of five years, a cohort of five outstanding scholars will be selected for the scholarship. To be awarded a Scholarship, candidates must demonstrate the potential to change the way people think and behave, and in doing so share the values of Abraaj in working for the betterment of the life and culture of their home countries. The successful candidate will:
1.Share the principles and values of Abraaj in terms of having a positive impact on communities in their home country
2.Demonstrate the potential to grow into a leadership position in their chosen field.
3.Return to their home country upon graduation in order to make a difference to their community
The Abraaj RCA Innovation Scholarship is intended to support outstanding recipients who lack the financial resources to pay for their own studies.
Who is eligible?
Candidates from the 23 countries in which the Abraaj Group operates:
UAE; Turkey; Mexico; Singapore; Algeria; Brunei; Colombia; Egypt; Ghana; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Malaysia; Morocco; Nigeria; Pakistan; Peru; Philippines; Saudi Arabia; South Africa; Thailand; and Tunisia.
How to Apply
Students should apply directly to the College and follow the standard MA Application Process. The College will have absolute discretion on whether or not to provide a conditional acceptance. Once a student from one of the 23 eligible countries has received a conditional offer, they will be invited to apply for the Abraaj RCA Innovation Scholarship. All applications will be examined by an international panel of experts and scholars.
Successful candidates will be informed at least three months prior to beginning their programme of studies.
Deadline
The application deadline (for completed applications along with personal statement) for the 2014 Abraaj RCA Innovation Scholarship is 11:59 PM GMT Wednesday 30 April, 2014
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