Soraya Al Salti Scholarship by MBC Al Amal Academic Year 2018-2019 Application Form Student name as it appears on passport. First Name Middle Name Last Name Date of Application APPLICATION DEADLINE Thursday, August 31, 2017 AT 5.00 p.m. (Cairo Local Time) Please mail your application and required documents to: Newton Education Services Address: Building 4, Floor 4, Regus Offices, Arkan Plaza, El Sheikh Zayed, Plot 31, in front of Zayed 2000 Compound, Giza, 11728, Egypt. Email: soraya.scholarship@newton-prep.com Phone: +2-0106-1455551 1
The Soraya Scholarship Program MBC Al Amal is proud to announce the commencement of the first round of the Soraya Al Salti Scholarship. This scholarship, managed by Newton Education Services, offers a number of fully funded and partial scholarships for Arab women looking to pursue a masters degree in various fields, for up to two years. Scholarship Requirements Upon graduation, scholarship recipients are required to work within the MENA region and/or projects related to the MENA region for a minimum of one year. Eligibility Criteria Female national of the MENA region Candidates must hold a Bachelor s degree or equivalent from an accredited academic institution Demonstrate excellent professional and academic record Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills (extracurricular activities, community development or entrepreneurial initiative) A minimum of two years of work experience and/or significant community service-related activities. English language proficiency is required. Valid TOEFL or IELTS exam scores with a minimum of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), 100 (internet-based, minimum 22 on each section) on the TOEFL, or 7 for the IELTS. Depending on the field of study, candidates may be required to sit for the GRE or GMAT exam Required Documents Completed and signed application form (including universities/program/countries of choice) A personal statement Updated resume Undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts (in English) TOEFL/IELTS score Two letters of recommendation 2
GRE/GMAT score (if applicable) One personal photo HR letter from current employer or salary slip/ 6 month bank statement in case of unemployment Scholarship Coverage Full or partial tuition and/or living expenses coverage for a maximum of two years. Please note that the Soraya Al Salti Scholarship candidates must apply to, and be accepted at, one of the programs the candidate mentions in his/her application form. Applications to the universities will be applied to separately after the candidate has been selected for the scholarship. Being shortlisted for the Soraya Al Salti Scholarship does not guarantee acceptance at the universities of choice. For more information, please contact us at soraya.scholarship@newtonprep.com. 3
Personal Information: Name: First Name Middle Name Last Name Gender: Female Male Date of Birth: / / Day Month Year City of Birth: Country of Birth: Citizenship(s): Email address: Cell Phone: Home Phone: Address: Address 2: City: Country: Marital Status: Married Single Number of children/dependents: 4
Work Experience Please list your professional positions to date (begin with most recent): Position Organization City, Country Dates Annual Gross Salary in USD Educational Background Please list all universities you have attended to date (begin with most recent): University Name Location (City, Country) Degree/Program Graduation Date GPA/Academic Standing Please list all high schools you have attended: School Name Location (City, Country) High School Certificate (IB, IGCSE, American Diploma etc.) Years attended Graduation Date GPA/Academic Standing 5
University Information Applicants have the right to choose up to three universities to apply to. Make sure to fill out this section carefully after researching your options, in order of preference. University Option 1 University Name: City & Country: Field of Study: Duration of Degree: One Year Two Years Name of Degree: Website link to the selected program: University Option 2 University Name: City & Country: Field of Study: Duration of Degree: One Year Two Years Name of Degree: Website link to the selected program: 6
University Option 3 University Name: City & Country: Field of Study: Duration of Degree: One Year Two Years Name of Degree: Website link to the selected program: Testing Information Each program/ university requires applicants to sit for certain exams that include a test of English proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS. Depending on the field of study, some universities require additional exams that may include the GRE or the GMAT. Please send official copies of your scores directly to the universities of choice. Please list your scores and dates, where applicable, below. Please enclose a copy of the score reports in your application for each of the below exams if applicable. Failure to do so will result in disregarding your application. Test Score Test Date/Scheduled Test Date TOEFL Type of TOEFL (please circle): IBT CBT PBT IELTS GRE GMAT Other Exams required by the university of choice 7
Volunteering and Extracurricular Activities Have you ever volunteered or taken part in extracurricular activities? If yes, please list your volunteering and/or extracurricular activities beginning with the most recent. Position Organization Dates Responsibilities Other Scholarships Please list all scholarships you have applied for or have been granted for the 2018-2019 academic year: Scholarship Source Amount in US dollars Funded Degree/Program Have you been granted this scholarship? 8
Financial Standing The following questions should be answered to determine your financial standing and for us to determine your eligibility in terms of financial standing towards your application. Please answer all of the below questions. If all the questions are not answered your application will be disregarded. 1. What is your annual net income in USD? Please enclose an original supporting document. 2. Marital Status: Married Single Divorced Widowed If you are married, how much does your spouse earn on an annual basis in USD? 3. Number of dependents/ children: 4. Are you financially independent? If no, kindly elaborate on who provides for you. 5. Do you live alone? If yes, please provide a detailed description of your expenditures accordingly. Category Rent Living Costs (including dependents) Transportation School costs Savings Other Total Amount in USD 9
6. What percent of your income do you pay in taxes? Please enclose supporting documents. 7. Do you have more than one job? If yes, please list all you current jobs, and income in USD (including free lancing). 8. Have you received any scholarships during your undergraduate degree? If yes, please elaborate on coverage and provide a supporting document. Personal Statement As a female citizen of the Arab World, how would the Soraya Scholarship enhance your career goals? Please share with us what motivated you to select your program of study, and how you intend to contribute to the sector you are interested in. Feel free to discuss any academic, career, and/or personal goals that were part of your decision. Please note that your statement should not exceed 1,000 words. 10
Verifications A. Employment in the MENA Region o I understand that I must be employed in the MENA region and/or work on projects related to the MENA region for a minimum of one year after graduation. B. Maintaining academic performance o I understand that I will be required to sign a contract committing to maintaining good academic standing during the program, and that in the event that I fail any of my courses, the continuation of my scholarship may be at risk. Declaration I confirm that the information given on this form is true, complete and accurate and no information requested or other material information has been omitted. Signature Date 11