Scholarships for the German-Arab Master’s course

Scholarships for the German-Arab Master’s course

Start Date: 15/6/2014 10:00 AM | End Date: 15/6/2014 06:00 PM

Location: Helwan University 

Scholarships for the German-Arab Master’s course

“Joint Master in Heritage Conservation and Site Management”

BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg / Helwan University, Cairo

Start: September / October 2014

Announcement for foreign applicants

Goal of the Programme:

“Heritage Conservation and Site Management” is an international Joint Master Programme resulting from the cooperation between two partner universities: Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University Cairo.
The programme is focused on transferring knowledge and methodologies necessary for the administration and management of archaeological sites, which include the following academic fields: conservation strategies and methods, strategic heritage management and planning, visitor management, presentation and interpretation, as well as general leadership skills and knowledge of the tourist sector. 
The variety of these subjects will endow graduates with the multidisciplinary skills required in the significance assessment, management and protection of archaeological sites. The curriculum also includes two practical case studies and the Master’s thesis.
Students are required to complete a mandatory mobility phase of at least one semester at
the partner university.
The language of instruction is English. German language courses will be offered as part of
the programme.
Upon successful completion of the study programme, students will be awarded the joint
degree “Master of Arts”.

Target Group:

The target group of this Master’s programme are young graduates of Archaeology, Architecture, Tourism, Conservation, History, or other relevant study fields. Applications are open to participants from the following countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen.

Duration:

2 years, starting winter semester 2014/2015

What is funded?:

The DAAD awards a monthly scholarship of € 400 (1st, 3rd and 4th semester in Egypt) and €750 (for the 2nd semester in Germany = summer semester 2015). The scholarship also includes health insurance and insurance for accident and personal liability for the semester spend in Germany; additionally a health insurance will be provided for the semesters in Egypt. 
 Furthermore, the DAAD pays a subsidy towards the travel expenses. Please note that no other subsidy will be paid (e.g. family subsidies)!

Application:

≡ TOEFL minimum of 80 points (iTB) or another comparable test
≡ Bachelor degree in a relevant study field
≡ Completion of the Bachelor’s degree with an above average result (upper third performance level)
≡ Fulfilment of all eligibility criteria of BTU Cottbus and Helwan University
≡ The university’s degree (Bachelor‘s degree) should not be older than 6 years

 Documents needed for scholarship application:

≡ Hand-signed DAAD application form „Application for Research Grants and Study
Scholarships“
(http://www.daad.de/medien/deutschland/stipendien/formulare/forschungsstipendium_en.pdf)
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≡ Hand-signed CV (please use the europass specimen form at
   (http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/
≡ Hand-signed letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation) with precise
    description of the academic/professional and personal reasons for wishing to participate in
    this programme.
≡ Two recommendation letters from your university; please use the following form:
     http://www.daad.de/medien/deutschland/stipendien/formulare/recommendation.pdf
     additionally a recommendation letter of a former employee can be submitted as well
≡ Proof of language abilities in English (e.g. TOEFL 80 points or comparable)
≡ Certified copies of awarded academic degrees; school leaving certificate, transcripts
≡ Certified of admission for the study programme (can be submitted up until the start of the
scholarship)
≡ Explanation of the grading system
≡ Copy of the passport

The application has to be in English.
Applications that are not complete will be excluded from the selection procedure.
 

Selection:

A selection committee consisting of professors of the course and representatives of the DAAD will nominate the candidates for a scholarship.
Aside from the study achievements and the academic quality of the applicant, the most important selection criterion will be a convincing personal presentation of his/her professional and personal motivation for participating in this programme.
 The candidate has to introduce himself/herself personally to a committee consisting of professors and DAAD representatives.
After awarding the scholarship a regular achievement control takes place through the course of studies. With no fulfilment of the required performance, the DAAD reserves itself the right to finish the scholarship prematurely.

Country specific information, dates, location and guidance:

≡ Deadline for application 15th June, 2014
≡ Please send your electronic application to: internationaladmission@tu-cottbus.de
≡ For more information about the programme and the admission process please visit the programme website (www.tu-cottbus.de/hcsm) or address your further questions to:
     Dr. Hosam Refai, Programme Coordinator Helwan University (hosamrefai@gmail.com ).
≡ For further information regarding the scholarship please contact:
            German Academic Exchange Service
            Section 444
            German-Arab Transformation Partnership – Cultural Dialogue
            Mrs. Sandra Jäger
            s.jaeger@daad.de

The application for a scholarship DOES NOT replace the application for the
admission at the university!