Rio Tinto Master Scholarships 2012

Title of Programme :
Rio Tinto Scholarship

Scholarship Description :
Rio Tinto PLC together with The Centre for Energy, Petroleum, Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) offers LLM in Mineral Law and Policy. The programme provides with the required interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to deal with the current legal, policy and economic issues and challenges in mineral resources investment and development.

Scholarship Provider :
Rio Tinto

The Destination Study :
University of Dundee, UK

Country of Applicants :
International Students from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Madagascar, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Peru, Russia, South Africa and Zimbabwe

Level/Degree :
Postgraduate (Master)

Eligibity & Condition:

• Already hold a degree of an equivalent standard to at least a good UK upper second class honours degree or higher
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of English language competence (minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with no component less than 6.0)
• Display intellectual ability and leadership potential
• Have a proven track record and potential to rise to positions of influence
• Preferably be qualified lawyers having had some post-degree work experience in mining in the government, private sector, or academia
• Complete the degree within 12 months and return to their home country at the end of their period of study
• Not already have received or be currently receiving financial benefit from a previous HMG (Her Majesty’s Government) Funded Scholarship

The Value of Scholarship :
Academic tuition fees;
Up to 12 month stipends for living expenses for a single student;
Arrival allowance and thesis/assignment allowance

Application Deadline :
May 30, 2012

How to Apply :
Candidates who are offered unconditional admission to the fullt-ime LLM in Mineral Law and Policy programme should provide a 250-word Personal Statement, preferably attached to their UKPASS application, or sent under separate cover, by email attachment to Kathleen Shortt: k.a.shortt@dundee.ac.uk.

It is important to demonstrate in your Personal Statement that you are motivated to make a career that will take you to a position of leadership in your own country within 10 years of your Scholarship. You must be committed to networking to find global solutions and you should be able to use your studies and experience gained in the UK to benefit yourself, your country and the UK. You should become a first-class ambassador for the UK in your home country. Your Personal Statement should emphasise the following points:

• Your ability to make a difference in the world, illustrated by your leadership qualities
• Your skills in communications and the ability to influence people and decisions
• Your networking ability, ambition and plans for the future
• Your academic background and potential on the LLM degree programme, your strength of character and integrity
• Your outside interests – ie hobbies and activities

Official Website :
www.dundee.ac.uk

Note: Before applying for this scholarship, you should read carefully the information on official website.

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