[s-asia-it] Scholarships for ICTs for Devel. Masters Study in Manchester

[Dr Richard Heeks <mzdid10@fs1.ec.man.ac.uk>]

The one-year MSc ICTs for Development degree aims to create "ICT4D  
champions" who combine technical competencies in information systems  
and project management with an understanding of development context  
and practice:  
http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/06237/index.asp

Applicants who have applied, received and accepted a formal offer by  
30 June 2008 will be considered for two fee-waiver scholarship  
opportunities.  The IDPM Golden Jubilee Scholarship, worth £11,000, is  
available on a competitive basis for applicants from developing  
countries to any of IDPM's Masters degrees.  The IDPM ICT4D  
Scholarship, worth £5,500, is available exclusively for developing  
country applicants to the MSc ICT4D programme.  There is no specific  
application process for the scholarships but candidates are welcome to  
include a scholarship statement when applying for the MSc programme.

Details on other funding sources and on part-time employment  
opportunities while studying in Manchester can be found at:
http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk/idpm/postgraduate/taught/funding/

Richard Heeks (richard.heeks@manchester.ac.uk)
Development Informatics Group, IDPM, SED, University of Manchester, UK