The MIT-Zaragoza Program at ZLC is organizing this competition to attract outstanding Spanish candidates wishing to study the MIT-Zaragoza Master in Logistics and Supply Chain (also known as ZLOG) program during the 2011-2012 academic year.

Prize
Full-tuition fees to study the ZLOG program, which amounts to €21,500.

Eligibility
This competition is open to all Spanish nationals or legal residents who qualify for admittance to the ZLOG Program. Indeed,  this prize will be awarded only to a student who has been granted admission to the ZLOG master’s program through the regular admissions procedure. Therefore, all participants must meet the following criteria:

• Completion of a four year Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Fluency in English with a good TOEFL score. (Exceptions may be granted to individuals who have demonstrated evidence of advanced verbal and written proficiency in the English language)
• Competitive GMAT score. (Exceptions may be granted to individuals who have demonstrated strong academic achievement in completing a college degree - including some quantitative training)
• Professional excellence in Logistics/Supply Chain Management and/or exceptional academic achievement.

Selection Criteria and Process
The candidates will be chosen on the basis of the following criteria:

• Demonstrate capacity for analytical thinking and to develop new knowledge
  on the topic (75%)
• Potential for leadership and professional success upon graduation (10%)
• Reasons for applying for the ZLOG program (5%)
• Academic merit as per academic records (5%)
• Professional merit as per résumé (5%)

Candidates should write a 2,500 word (maximum) essay on:
"What is the potential of Zaragoza as a logistics hub in comparison to Europe’s other logistics hubs”

Essays are due by July 15, 2011. Essays should be submitted in English only. Electronic versions should be sent to: zlog_competition@zlc.edu.es.

The candidates will be short-listed down to 3 qualified students’ profiles by the Evaluation Committee (ZLOG Admissions Committee). Phone interviews may be scheduled and the Evaluation Committee will make the final decision by July 20, 2011. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the outcome.

Please make sure that you start your admissions process ASAP. All participants are granted a €90 application fee waiver. Click here to start application process