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OYU TOLGOI OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP 2012
As per the Investment Agreement, and the Memorandum of Understanding between Oyu TolgoiLLC and Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, the Oyu Tolgoi training strategy onprofessional training and education, Oyu Tolgoi LLC has established a scholarship program toassist the education of Mongolian nationals. The Oyu Tolgoi Scholarship Program is designed tofinancially assist qualified applicants in obtaining degrees from accredited academic institutionsof higher learning in the fields of mining engineering, operations, science and technology,environment and earth sciences. Oyu Tolgoi LLC is offering scholarship opportunities to study atwell-known universities in USA, Canada and Australia.
OYU TOLGOI LLC IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE START OF THEAPPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE 2012 OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
The scholarships are awarded based on merit as measured by academic performance, leadershippotential, proactive community service record, and sound future vision including high interest inlong term employment in the growing mining sector in Mongolia.The overseas scholarship program will cover tuition fees, living expenses, airfare,healthinsurance, and visa and university admission fees. The scholarship program supports study inmost fields of mining engineering, operations, science and technology, environment and earthsciences including: mining engineering, operations, mineral processing, metallurgy,geology,mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, environmental policy,energy, IT management, and economics related to mining.
General Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:
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B
e a citizen of Mongolia.
For Undergraduate Study
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B
e a second or third year fulltime student at anaccredited Mongolian higher educationinstitute 
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Have a minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher 
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Have taken a TOEFL or IELTS exam within the last 2 years(A minimum TOEFL score of 550 P
B
T, 79 I
B
T, or a 6.5 overallscore on the IELTSexam)
If you don¶t have a valid TOEFL score yet, please take a mock or institutionalTOEFL exam.
 
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE 2012 OYU TOLGOIOVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP
 
OYU TOLGOI OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP 2012
For Graduate Study(MA and MS)
Essential criteria
 
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B
e a recent graduate and hold a bachelor¶s degree from an accredited higher educationinstitution recognized by overseas universities
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Graduated witha minimumGPA of 3.2 or higher 
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Have taken a TOEFL or IELTS exam within the last 2 years(A minimum TOEFL score of 550 P
B
T, 79 I
B
T, or a 6.5overallscore on the IELTSexam)
If you don¶t have a valid TOEFL score yet, please take a mock or institutionalTOEFL exam.Desirable criteria
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A recent GRE exam score.Applicants who meet the above-mentioned essential criteria are eligible to apply for the overseasscholarship program. English language training will be available to successful applicants toimprove their English language skills to meet the overseas universities¶ requirements.
Application ProcessStep1.
Applicants should submit:
 
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A completed application form; available fromwww.ot.mnor www.zorigfoundation.org(Oyu Tolgoi Scholarship administering organization);
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An official academic transcriptwith an official English translation for undergraduateapplicantsOr;Certified copy of bachelor¶sdegree with transcript(with an official English translation)for graduate applicants;
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Certified copy of TOEFL or IELTS exam result;
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Certified copy of GRE exam result, if available(only for graduate applicants);
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Two letters of recommendation from university professors and/or current employer(withan official English translation);
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Statement of Academic Goals
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Please attach an
essay
in English with 500-600 words(Times new roman, size 12, single spaced) describing your intended field of study, your career objectives and how you can contribute to the social and economic developmentof Mongolia throughthe newly acquired knowledge and skills from your study overseas.
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1 passportsize photograph
 Step2.
Materials will be reviewed by the Oyu Tolgoi and Zorig Foundation scholarshipcommittee. Applicants will be assessed according to whether they satisfy the aboveeligibility criteria and conditions.Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interviewfor final selection.

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