Theirworld and Edinburgh Business School’s MBA Initiative

Notes of Guidance - Please complete the application form in English

MBA Programme Structure

The MBA requires you to complete nine courses over a minimum period of two years.

Seven core courses, all available in Arabic:

Accounting Economics Finance Marketing Organisational Behaviour Project Management Strategic Planning

Two elective courses from:

Competitive Strategy (Arabic) Entrepreneurship & Creativity (English only) Entrepreneurial Venturing (English only) Negotiation (Arabic)

Equipment

To facilitate your studies you will require a wifi connection with a minimum connection speed of 512kbps. You will be loaned a tablet for the duration of your studies which will allow you to access our bespoke learning platform and the course materials for each of the MBA core courses. You will also be able to download and access the materials offline on your tablet whereby no wifi connection will be required.

Application Criteria

Refugee Status - Applicants must be able to demonstrate their refugee status, OR

Lebanese National - Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are a Lebanese national.

Qualifications - Applicants will normally be educated to degree level, however we will consider applications from individuals with noprior tertiary education.

English Language – A good standard of English language proficiency is required as the application form must be completed in English. Excellent English language proficiency is required for those wishing to study the Entrepreneurship electives.

Short-listed applicants may be required to attend an interview which will be conducted locally by staff from our Arabworld Office.

Required Documentation

• Fully completed application form

• Two references using the forms provided:

One should be from an individual who can confirm your involvement in community/volunteer work. One should be from a current or past employer, or a personal recommendation.

• Where possible, a copy of your current CV.

• Where possible, a copy of your highest academic or professional qualification.

• Evidence of your Lebanese nationality or refugee status:UNHCR barcode or Certificate of Registration.

Assistance

If you require any assistance completing this form, or you would like further information about the MBA programme, please contact our Arabworld office at:

Email: ebsmba@ebsarabworld.com Tel: + 961 9 222 827 or + 961 9 224 827 Mobile: +961 76 966 963

Fax: + 961 9 224 828 Web: www.ebsglobal.net/locations/middle-east

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Theirworld and Edinburgh Business School’s MBA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Theirworld and Edinburgh Business School are delighted to announce a joint initiative to bring master’s level education to vulnerable Lebanese nationals and refugees living in Lebanon. The initiative will provide 20 fully funded places on the Edinburgh Business School’s flagship Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme commencing in June 2020. Academic support, as well as local examination arrangements, will support scholars with their studies whilst living in Lebanon.

Applications are invited from individuals who are passionate about furthering their education and who will use the knowledge and skills gained from their MBA studies, to help support their local communities. Additionally, the initiative welcomes applications from applicants who would not ordinarily be in a position to fund their own studies.

Please ensure that you have read the accompanying notes of guidance before completing this form.

Section 1 Personal Details

Forename (s): ________________________________________ Surname: ___________________________________________

Title: (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Dr/Other) _______________________ Date of Birth: ___ ___/___ ___/___ ___ ___ ___

Home address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________________

Post/zip code: _______________________________________ Country: ____________________________________________

E-mail: _____________________________________________ Tel No: __________________________________________________

Section 2 – Qualifications (Only provide details of undergraduate level and above, including professional qualifications)

Name of University/College/Institute

Start Date

(mm/yy)

End Date

(mm/yy) Title of Qualification obtained/to be obtained

Date awarded/to be

awarded

(mm/yy)

Section 3 - Employment History (Please complete, if appropriate to do so, by providing details of your last three employers and attach a copy of your

most recent CV)

Name of Employer

Start Date

(mm/yy)

End Date

(mm/yy) Position Held

Please affix a recent,

colour passport sized

photograph here.

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Section 4 - Your Story (500 words maximum).

4.1 Please tell us about your own personal story, outlining the challenges you have faced and overcome, and how these have affected you as an individual.

4.2 Please describe your financial circumstances and why you need a scholarship.

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Section 5 – Why an MBA? (300 words maximum)

5.1 Briefly outline why you wish to study the MBA and tell us how an MBA will benefit you in the future.

5.2 Tell us what you think the biggest challenges are in studying a degree by distance learning.

5.3 Describe how you will make arrangements to meet and overcome these challenges

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Section 6 – Your Community. (500 words maximum)

6.1 Please provide us with three examples of how you have positively contributed to your local community; this may

be through voluntary work, community groups, school, university etc.

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6.2 Please tell us how you envisage using the the knowledge gained from the MBA to benefit your local community.

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Section 7 – Supporting documents

Please submit:

Two references using the forms provided:

One should be from an individual who can confirm your involvement in community/volunteer work.

One should be from a current or past employer, or a personal recommendation.

Where possible, a copy of your current CV.

Where possible, a copy of your highest academic or professional qualification.

Evidence of your refugee status:

UNHCR barcode or Certificate of Registration

OR

A copy of your:

ID card or passport

Section 8 – How did you hear about the scholarship? __________________________________________________________

Section 9 - Privacy Notice

We could not exercise our responsibilities and fulfil our education, training and support obligations to you without collecting, holding and using your personal information. Our privacy notice explains what we do with your personal information and why.

I have read and understand Edinburgh Business School’s Privacy Notice for Students. Please tick:*

Section 10 - Declaration

1. I certify that the information I have given is correct.

2. I understand that if successful, I am required to abide by the terms and conditions of the scholarship.

I have read and understand the above.

Print Name: ________________________________________________________

Signature: ** ________________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________________

Submitting your application

Please send your full application to ebs.scholarships@.hw.ac.uk by midnight 19th April 2020.

Winners will be notified by email by the 19th June 2020.

* We are unable to accept your scholarship application if you have not ticked this box.

**If you are submitting this form electronically please type your name in the signature box. When this form is submitted electronically Edinburgh Business School will consider this as

being equivalent to your signature.

Theirworld and Edinburgh Business School’s MBA SCHOLARSHIP REFERENCE FORM

NOTE TO APPLICANT: Please complete the section below and pass this form to your referee. Please ensure

the completed reference form accompanies your scholarship application. Your application cannot be

considered until references have been received.

Applicant’s Personal Details

Title: (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Dr/Other) ___________________________ Date of Birth: ___ ___/___ ___/___ ___ ___ ___

Forename (s): _____________________________________________

Surname: _________________________________________________

Referee’s Personal Details

Title: (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Dr/Other) ____________________________

Forename (s): _____________________________________________

Surname: _________________________________________________

Relationship to Applicant: ____________________________________

Occupation: _______________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________ City: _____________________________________

Post/zip code: ___________________________________________ Country: _________________________________

E-mail: _________________________________________________ Tel No: ______________________________________

NOTE TO THE REFEREE. Thank you for agreeing to supply a reference in support of the applicant’s

scholarship submission for a place on the Heriot-Watt University’s Master of Business Administration

(MBA) programme. Please return your completed form to the applicant directly.

In what capacity do/have you known the applicant, and for how long?

In your opinion, why are they a suitable candidate for the MBA programme?

Why do you consider the applicant to be worthy of the scholarship award?

If the applicant is known to you on the basis of their voluntary or community work, please provide

details of their participation.

Referee’s Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _________________________

Theirworld and Edinburgh Business School’s MBA SCHOLARSHIP REFERENCE FORM

NOTE TO APPLICANT: Please complete the section below and pass this form to your referee. Please ensure

the completed reference form accompanies your scholarship application. Your application cannot be

considered until references have been received.

Applicant’s Personal Details

Title: (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Dr/Other) ___________________________ Date of Birth: ___ ___/___ ___/___ ___ ___ ___

Forename (s): _____________________________________________

Surname: _________________________________________________

Referee’s Personal Details

Title: (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Dr/Other) ____________________________

Forename (s): _____________________________________________

Surname: _________________________________________________

Relationship to Applicant: ____________________________________

Occupation: _______________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________ City: _____________________________________

Post/zip code: ___________________________________________ Country: _________________________________

E-mail: _________________________________________________ Tel No: ______________________________________

NOTE TO THE REFEREE. Thank you for agreeing to supply a reference in support of the applicant’s

scholarship submission for a place on the Heriot-Watt University’s Master of Business Administration

(MBA) programme. Please return your completed form to the applicant directly.

In what capacity do/have you known the applicant, and for how long?

In your opinion, why are they a suitable candidate for the MBA programme?

Why do you consider the applicant to be worthy of the scholarship award?

If the applicant is known to you on the basis of their voluntary or community work, please provide

details of their participation.

Referee’s Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _________________________

Theirworld and Edinburgh Business School’s

Online MBA Initiative

Application Terms and Conditions

Theirworld and Edinburgh Business School are delighted to announce a joint initiative to bring master’s level education to refugees living in Lebanon, and disadvantaged Lebanese Nationals. The initiative will provide 20 fully funded places on the Edinburgh Business School’s flagship Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme commencing in August 2020.

Applications are invited from individuals who are passionate about furthering their education and who will use the knowledge and skills gained from their MBA studies, to help support people in their local communities. Additionally, the initiative welcomes applications from individuals who would not ordinarily be in a position to fund their own studies.

1. The Scholarship scheme is not open to employees of Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, either of their

agents, Theirworld, or anyone else professionally associated with the scheme.

2. All information detailing how to apply for the scholarship forms part of these terms and conditions. Submission of an

application will be taken to mean acceptance of these terms and conditions.

3. To be eligible to apply to the scholarship scheme, applicants should:

Be a Lebanese national or have official refugee status.

Be aged 25 years or over.

Reside in Lebanon.

Fully complete the scholarship application form and submit it with the required supporting documents.

Submit their application by midnight 19th April 2020

4. A panel of judges from Theirworld and Edinburgh Business School will review and select the 20 scholarship winners.

5. The successful applicants will, solely in the opinion of the judges, have demonstrated a proactive commitment to helping

their local communities in the past and have outlined a clear rationale demonstrating how an MBA would benefit them and

their communities in the future. The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding

the outcome of individual applications.

6. The successful applicants shall be notified by email by the 19th June 2020 and must accept the scholarship award, in

writing, by the 28th June 2020. In the event that a scholarship offer is not accepted within the time frame, it will be offered

to the first applicant on the reserve list.

7. The successful applicants shall receive a full scholarship to undertake the distance learning MBA programme. The

scholarship covers the costs of online study materials and the examination fee for each of the nine courses required to

qualify for the MBA degree. Up to a maximum of three examination re-sit fees may be covered across the programme,

subject to satisfactory academic progression. In addition, local or online tuition may be provided for the courses.

8. The scholarship award does not cover the cost of interim award fees, examination late defer or absent fees, travel,

accommodation or incidental expenses.

9. Study will commence in late August 2020. In the event of the successful applicant/s, having accepted the scholarship

offer, being unable to commence the programme in August 2020, Edinburgh Business School reserves the right to

withdraw the scholarship and offer it to the first applicant on the reserve list.

10. Scholars will follow a structured study plan with the aim of completing the MBA by late 2022/early 2023. Progress will

be reviewed after each examination result to ensure steady academic progress is being made. Edinburgh Business School

reserves the right to withdraw the remainder of the scholarship if the study plan is not followed, the scholar fails to make

steady academic progress and/or repeatedly reschedules/absents examinations.

11. Scholars remain resident in Lebanon throughout the duration of the programme. In the event that refugee students are

relocated to a new country or repatriated, they will be able to continue with their MBA studies and sit exams in their

country of residence.

12. Any hardware equipment provided to facilitate study, remains the property of Heriot-Watt University and must be

returned via our Arabworld office upon completion of studies.

13. Scholars agree to use any hardware equipment provided by Heriot-Watt University in accordance with Heriot-Watt

University’s IT and Communications Facilities Acceptable Use Policy (https://www.hw.ac.uk/documents/it-

communications-facilities-acceptable-use.pdf)

14. Scholars agree that Heriot-Watt University accepts no responsibility for the loss or misuse of personal data resulting

from the loss or theft of hardware equipment or the misuse of data by a third party resulting from failure to take the

necessary precautions to ensure that the equipment and data are protected.

15. Scholars must agree to be named, photographed, interviewed and quoted and their verbal and or written testimonials

used in publicity for Theirworld, Edinburgh Business School and Heriot-Watt University.

16. All elements of the scholarships are non-transferable and there are no cash alternatives.