Deadline: October 2, 2011
The Colombo Plan for Cooperative Economic and Social Development in Asia and the Pacific is a unique inter-governmental organization providing development assistance under the “Planning for Prosperity” motto and the concept of self-help and mutual help where member countries provide assistance to one another in socio-economic development.
Eligibility:
All applicants for the Master of in Development Policy (MDP) and Public Policy (MPP) program must meet the following minimum general requirements.
1. Minimum 5 years experience in the public sector.
2. Nominated by the Colombo Plan National Focal Point of their respective Governments
3. Completed a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
4. Meet English language requirements.
Application for Admission – complete an online application at www.kdischool.ac.kr
English Language Requirements:
Applicants must prove proficiency in English by submitting TOEFL (minimum 570) or IELTS (minimum 6.0) scores with the application form to Colombo Plan. (A copy of English Language test results must accompany the Application form). Those who pursued their first degree at an English medium University are exempted from this requirement.
HOW TO FILL THE APPLICATION FORM
a) Application Form
Application form need to be filled in and sent to the Colombo Plan Secretariat. The online application can be found on the Colombo Plan website www.colombo-plan.org
b) Bachelor’s Degree Transcripts
Applicant should enclose a certified copy of bachelor’s degree diploma and bachelor’s transcripts in English with the application. Transcripts must be certified by the issuing body.
c) English Proficiency
Please send a copy of the original score sheet (TOEFL or IELTS or other proof certificates) with the application. (Applicants, who followed the first degrees in English medium, are required to prove their English proficiency by submitting copies of their degree certificates. No consideration will be given if the required documents are not attached.)
d) Letter of Recommendation
Include two letters of recommendations. Letters should preferably be from University Professors or from the Employer. Please inform the recommenders that they should put the recommendation letters into sealed envelopes and signed across the flap. Open and unsealed recommendations are not acceptable.
e) Photographs
Applicant must attach two recent photographs (3cm x 4cm) in the application.
f) Statement of Purpose
The admission essay is an important piece of the application. It should be carefully crafted to include your personal and career goals, desire to do graduate studies, and ability and commitment to attend the year long intensive MDP or MPP program. It should also indicate your purpose and reasons for applying for this course.
g) Employment Verification
Applicant must include a Certificate of Employment from the Employer with the application.HOW TO FILL THE APPLICATION FORM
a) Application Form
Application form need to be filled in and sent to the Colombo Plan Secretariat. The online application can be found on the Colombo Plan website www.colombo-plan.org
b) Bachelor’s Degree Transcripts
Applicant should enclose a certified copy of bachelor’s degree diploma and bachelor’s transcripts in English with the application. Transcripts must be certified by the issuing body.
c) English Proficiency
Please send a copy of the original score sheet (TOEFL or IELTS or other proof certificates) with the application. (Applicants, who followed the first degrees in English medium, are required to prove their English proficiency by submitting copies of their degree certificates. No consideration will be given if the required documents are not attached.)
d) Letter of Recommendation
Include two letters of recommendations. Letters should preferably be from University Professors or from the Employer. Please inform the recommenders that they should put the recommendation letters into sealed envelopes and signed across the flap. Open and unsealed recommendations are not acceptable.
e) Photographs
Applicant must attach two recent photographs (3cm x 4cm) in the application.
f) Statement of Purpose
The admission essay is an important piece of the application. It should be carefully crafted to include your personal and career goals, desire to do graduate studies, and ability and commitment to attend the year long intensive MDP or MPP program. It should also indicate your purpose and reasons for applying for this course.
g) Employment Verification
Applicant must include a Certificate of Employment from the Employer with the application.
Please send the duly completed nomination forms (two sets) to the Colombo Plan Secretariat at the following addresses, by or before 2 October 2011. Secretary General The Colombo Plan Secretariat No.31, Wijerama Mawatha Colombo 7 Tel: + 94 11 2684188 Fax: + 94 11 2684386
