The OPEC Fund for International Development Scholarship
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is the development finance institution established by the Member States of OPEC in 1976 as a channel of aid to the developing countries. OFID’s work is people-centered, focusing on projects that meet basic needs – such as food, energy, clean water and sanitation, healthcare and education – with the aim of encouraging self-reliance and inspiring hope for the future.
Nationality: OFID member countries, Cambodia is included
Scholarship award: Fully Funded tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation,
Level of study: master’s degree
Eligibility:
In order to be qualified, you need to:
- Apply for school admission for your degree in advanced
- Be at least 23 years old but not older than 32 years old
- Obtain on the verge of completing your undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent
- Get at least GPA of 3.0
- Be citizen from one of OFID member countries.
- Select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields
What do you need to submit?
- A completed on-line application form
- A scanned copy of the applicant’s passport
- A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate
- A scanned letter of acceptance from chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed one year)
- A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency
- A short essay
- Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant’s present university (or present employer)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
To apply: online
Deadline: April 14, 2019
Official website