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University of Groningen Talent Grant:
Eric Bleumink Fund



About


The Eric Bleumink Fund awards scholarships to talented students and young researchers from developing countries. Such scholarships enable them to further develop as individuals and to make important contributions to the development of their own countries.

Since 2000, the year the fund was started, the EBF has handed out over 40 scholarships. This means more than 40 young, ambitious and very talented people were able to follow an additional study at the University of Groningen. Here they were introduced to an academic culture, libraries and international contacts they are often lacking in their homeland.

The primary objective of the Eric Bleumink Fund is to provide financial support to Master�s students and PhD students from developing countries who wish to pursue a Master�s degree or a doctorate. This initiative will not only improve the cooperation between the University of Groningen and universities in developing countries, but will also raise the level of academic expertise in these countries.

Scholarship


The grant is awarded for a 1 year or 2 years Master�s degree programme at the University of Groningen. The grant covers tuition fee, costs of international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance. Please note that a considerable number of students apply for this scholarship each year, whereas the University can issue only a limited number of grants.

Eligibility


Criteria for approval are:

- academic excellence, shown by academic performance and may be confirmed by letters of recommendation from university professors;
- contribution of candidate�s education in terms of strengthening the scientific capacity in the candidate�s home country;
- perspectives to a long-term linkage between the home institution and the University of Groningen.

Application


Master�s degree programmes: A step-by-step application guide

1. First the candidate should apply for admission to a Master�s programme at the University of Groningen.

2. When the candidate applies for this admission, he or she must indicate on the online application that he/she wishes to be nominated for a Eric Bleumink Fund scholarship.

3. If the study programme board agrees with the candidacy for a EBF scholarship, they will send a standard application form including the motivation of the candidate to the Board of the Eric Bleumink Fund prior to 1 March. Per study programme only two candidates can be nominated.

4. The Board of the Eric Bleumink Fund will take a decision during their meeting in March.

5. The study programme and the candidate will both be informed on the decision taken by the Board.

6. If a candidate is selected the coordinator and the candidate will have contact on the details of his or her arrival. If necessary he/she can contact the Board of the Eric Bleumink Fund for extra assistance.

More information

Deadline


The deadline for applications is 15 January 2014. To be nominated the student needs to be (conditionally) admitted to one of the Master�s programmes. Nominations will be handled by the admissions officers.


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