EDHEC-Risk Institute Asia-Pacific Doctoral Scholarships (EDHEC)
DESCRIPTION DU PROGRAMME
The EDHEC-Risk Institute EDHEC-Risk Institute Asia-Pacific Doctoral Scholarships are open to nationals of countries and territories in the Asia-Pacific region who wish to pursue the EDHEC-Risk Institute PhD in Finance. Scholarships are available for both the executive and residential tracks of the programme delivered at EDHEC Risk Institute–Asia in Singapore.
Outstanding professional scheme
Under the outstanding professional scheme, EDHEC Business School funds selected participants in the executive track of the Asian chapter of the EDHEC-Risk Institute PhD in Finance up to a level of 50% of their tuition fees (i.e. SGD31,500 per annum over three years). The scheme is intended for practitioners who can demonstrate outstanding academic and/or professional achievements. As other participants in the executive track of the EDHEC-Risk Institute PhD in Finance, outstanding professional scheme scholars are high-level practitioners who join the programme without interrupting their careers.
Up to seven half-tuition scholarships will be awarded per year. Excellent candidates that fail to qualify for half-tuition scholarship may be offered lower partial-tuition scholarships.
Residential track scheme
EDHEC will recruit up to two residential track participants for the Asian chapter of the EDHEC-Risk PhD in Finance. Residential track participants will work as research assistants at EDHEC Risk Institute–Asia in Singapore 3 days a week. In return for their part-time duties, residential track participants will receive full-tuition waiver plus a stipend linked to their professional and academic credentials. The stipend is SGD3,000 per month for research assistants and SGD3,500 for senior research assistants. The scheme is intended for professionals who are interested in pursuing full-time careers in research institutions. All nationals of Asia-Pacific countries and territories are eligible to the residential track scheme.
MONTANT/PRESTATIONS
Outstanding professional scheme: EDHEC-Risk Institute will award up to three full-tuition scholarships to professionals from qualifying ASEAN countries and up to seven half-tuition scholarships to PhD programme participants hailing from Asia-Pacific countries and territories.
Residential track scheme: EDHEC-Risk Institute is also expanding the existing scheme for participation in the residential track of its doctoral programme by opening two positions in Singapore for professionals interested by careers in research institutions. Professionals selected to join EDHEC Risk Institute–Asia under the residential track scheme will work as research assistants and will receive full-tuition waiver plus a competitive stipend
DURÉE
The programme is delivered over three years.
NOMBRE DE BOURSES
9 in total (up to 7 half-tuition outstanding professional schemes + 2 residential track schemes)
PROGRAMME FINANCÉ PAR
ÂGE
No age limit.
NATIONALITÉ
Professionals from ASEAN countries other than Singapore should primarily seek scholarship aid under the EDHEC-Risk Institute ASEAN Doctoral Scholarships while Singapore nationals should also seek information about the terms and conditions of the Finance Scholarship Programme administered by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Scholarships awarded under the outstanding professional scheme cannot be combined with assistance received under the Finance Scholarship Programme.
DOMAINES D’ÉTUDES
For scholarship scheme eligibility, terms and conditions, please visit: http://www.edhec-risk.com/AIeducation/PhD_Finance/admissions
NIVEAU D’ÉTUDES
Admission to the EDHEC-Risk Institute PhD in Finance programme is highly selective. Normal requirements include: a master’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited school, college, or university (business management, economics, science, and engineering degrees are preferred); academic excellence; superior scholastic potential (certified by GMAT or GRE scores – the average participant in the programme has a GMAT of 700); relevant professional experience; and English proficiency.
MAÎTRISE DE LA LANGUE
Fluent in English
CONDITIONS SUPPLÉMENTAIRES
EDHEC-Risk Institute Asia-Pacific Doctoral Scholarships are intended for citizens of Asia-Pacific countries and territories who have been admitted into the EDHEC-Risk Institute PhD in Finance and are not currently matriculated. Awarded scholarships cannot be deferred. Scholarships are awarded for three successive years subject to respect of normal progression and maintenance of good standing in the programme.
For futher details, please visit: http://www.edhec-risk.com/AIeducation/PhD_Finance/admissions
INSCRIPTION / CANDIDATURE
PhD in Finance applicants should indicate their interest in the scholarship when they file their application for admission and submit a cover letter in support of their application to the scholarship. Where relevant, applicants may also concurrently or subsequently submit a letter of support from their employer explaining why they are sponsoring the applicant and describing what support they would be extending should the applicant be admitted to the programme and/or be awarded a scholarship.
http://www.edhec-risk.com/AIeducation/PhD_Finance/admissions
PIÈCES À FOURNIR
For full details, please visit: http://www.edhec-risk.com/AIeducation/PhD_Finance/admissions
CONTACT
BOGAERTS-CHEVILLOTTE Brigitte
EDHEC-Risk Institute
Tel. +33 (0)4 93 18 78 24
Fax +33 (0)4 93 18 78 41
E-Mail: research@edhec-risk.com or brigitte.bogaerts@edhec.edu