Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Aquaculture, Environment
and Society
Marine Harvest Scotland (Ltd) Scholarship Application form –
September 2017 entry
Personal Details
First name
(as shown on passport)
Nationality
Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
Email address
Telephone number (incl. country code)
Please indicate your nationality (please cross one box)
Scotland
Rest of UK
EU (state country below)
Eligibility
Do you have a qualification in English competence equivalent to 6.5 Academic IELTS (including 6.5 in
speaking and writing, with a minimum of 6.0 in all four components) or an equivalent qualification obtained
through a ‘secure English language test’, which will be valid at time of registration
Yes
No
Please explain how you meet the following eligibility criteria:
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Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in one of the fields of environmental or social sciences. An
appropriate background could include; Aquaculture-related studies, Marine Science, Aquatic
Biology, Environmental Sciences or Marine Resources, Environmental Economics and
Environmental Policy.
Please answer in this box (approximately 100 words in total)
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Motivation Statement
How will the ACES programme and work with Marine Harvest Scotland (Ltd) support your personal and
professional development and career aspirations?
Here you should discuss why you are applying to ACES, what you hope to learn, how this
programme will help develop you as an individual and how you hope to use your new knowledge
and practical skills in the future.
Please answer in this box (approximately 350 words in total)
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Previous experience in aquaculture
Please provide information or examples of previous experience in this area and/or why you are
interested in aquaculture and its relationship with the environment and society.
Here you should consider the knowledge, skills and values needed for the sustainable development
of the aquaculture industry and for the effective engagement in the ACES programme
Please answer in this box below (approximately 350 words)
Interviews of shortlisted candidates will take place in mid-late June 2017. Please specify the most
convenient time for your interview (morning, afternoon or evening local time).
If you are shortlisted for interview, we would prefer to interview you by Skype. Please provide your Skype
details below
If applicable, please give details of your previous participation in Erasmus Mundus Master Courses:
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To assist with our marketing, please tell us how you found out about the Marine Harvest Scholarship and
ACES programme.
Checklist of documents
Please confirm the set of documents that you are submitting with your application by placing a cross (X)
in the relevant box
Document
Included
Completed ACES application form
Completed UHI International application form (for all applicants, international and EU/UK)
One professional reference on headed paper
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Copy of passport data pages
Certified copy of degree certificate
Certified translation of degree certificate into English (if applicable)
Certified translation of transcripts of marks into English (if applicable)
Proof of English-language ability (if applicable)
Please also confirm that you have read and you understand the terms and scope of the
Marine Harvest Scotland (Ltd) scholarship by placing a cross (X) in this box
***End of application***
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