Academy of Economic Studies Scholarship
The ICMA Centre is pleased to announce up to five scholarships of a maximum of £15,000 for our full-time Masters programmes are now available to students studying at the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest.
The ICMA Centre is pleased to announce up to five scholarships of a maximum of £15,000 for our full-time Masters programmes are now available to students studying at the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest.
Scholarship Entry Criteria
- Achieved or expect to achieve excellent results at undergraduate level from a UK institution or the equivalent international qualification
- Submit a minimum GMAT score of 650
- Submit a statement (no more than 250 words) addressing the following statement: “Why should the ICMA Centre make this contribution to your education and how will it benefit you and the international securities market?”.
Deadline for submission of application: 12 July 2013
| Published | 16 May 2013 |
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