The December 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean has affected the global community, which we are all part of. The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) is contributing to the long-term development and rehabilitation of the region by making 5 scholarships available for applicants from the affected countries.
Application deadline is April 1 and the studies will begin August 2005.
The following 2-year Master’s programmes with admission in August 2005 are offered under the UMB scholarship:
1. Agroecology
2. Applied Aquaculture
3. Development and Resource Economics
4. Development Studies
5. Feed Manufacturing Technology
6. Management of Natural Resources and Sustainable Agriculture
7. Tropical Ecology and Management of Natural Resources
The applicant must hold a position in his/her home country with an institution/organisation/firm willing to grant leave of absence for the duration of the study period. Public servants and employees associated with the state sector, employees of parastatal sectors, private sector enterprises, university teachers and staff of research institutes are eligible. Documentation of leave of absence is part of the application.
As part of the application the institution/organisation/firm where the applicant is working must describe how the applicant will be better qualified in developing his/her home country after the tsunami with a degree from UMB.
All applicants except those from countries where English is the administrative language and/or the main language of teaching, are requested to undergo an official English test (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS). Transcripts of academic records, list of subjects and marks/grades must be submitted in English. The application will not be considered without these documents.
The UMB scholarship includes a monthly net allowance of NOK 8.000 (approx. USD 1.150) sufficient to cover living expenses in Norway. The scholarship also covers airfare to and from Norway in addition to a roundtrip during the summer break. Accommodation is facilitated by UMB on campus. The accommodation is for the student only in a single room with shared bathroom a kitchen.
A complete application must reach the Norwegian University for Life Sciences by April 1.
If you fulfil the above-mentioned requirements, you can download the application form.
If you do not fulfil the above requirements and are interested in pursuing a degree from UMB please see www.umb.no > English > Prospective students for alternatives.
