From: stine@... <stine@...>
Date: Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Subject: MINGMA NORBU SHERPA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT - Lincoln University New Zealand 2010
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Scholarship Announcement
Mingma Norbu Sherpa Memorial Scholarships 2010

In honoring Mingma Norbu Sherpa's legacy in conservation, and in hopes of
inspiring new future conservationists, two Mingma Norbu Sherpa Memorial
Scholarships will be provided.  The scholarships are available for two
students interested in pursuing a Masters Degree at Lincoln University, New
Zealand. Applicants from remote mountain regions and women are encouraged
to apply.

1. Number of Awards
Two Scholarships for two years period (January 2010 to December 2012)

2. Fields of Study
Master in Natural Resource Management
Master in Parks, Recreation and Tourism

3. Scholarship Benefits
Fully paid tuition coverage for two years.
One round trip airfare to New Zealand.
Partial contribution to living expenses.

4. Requirements
Applicants must be Nepali nationals, under the age of 35 years, and have
completed a Bachelors degree in Environmental Sciences, Forestry,
Agricultural Sciences or other relevant fields.

Applicant must be able to demonstrate his/her recent English Language
Proficiency by presenting TOEFL scores of 100 iBT, 600 paper, or 250
computer, and essay rating (TWE) 5, or an IELTS of 6.5. Lincoln University
reserves the right to accept or reject the test scores.

The scholarships are intended to support Nepalese who are committed to the
future of environmental protection and sustainable natural resource
management in Nepal. A two page essay demonstrating track records of having
work in these areas and commitments for the future must accompany the
application.

5. Application Dateline: July 17 2009
Completed application with one passport size photograph, resume with
contact information (phone number) and supporting documents must be mailed
to: Selection Committee Secretariat, Mingma Norbu Sherpa Memorial
Scholarship, P.O. Box 224, Kathmandu, Nepal or email: lisa@...
Only short listed candidates will be called for an interview.