The Institute for Development Policy and Management, established in 1958, is the UK’s largest University-based International Development Studies department. IDPM's objective is to promote social and economic development, particularly within lower-income countries and for disadvantaged groups, by enhancing the capabilities of individuals and organisations through education, training, consultancy, research and policy analysis.

Scholarships are being made available to developing country applicants wishing to study on either of the following University of Manchester one-year Masters degrees:

a) MSc in ICTs for Development

b) MSc in Management and Information Systems: Change & Development

The IDPM Golden Jubilee Scholarship, worth £11,000, is available on a competitive basis for applicants from developing countries to any of IDPM's Masters degrees.  The IDPM ICT4D and MIS Scholarships, each worth £5,500, are available exclusively for developing country applicants to the MSc ICT4D and MSc M&IS programmes. 

There is no specific application process for the scholarships - eligible applicants who have applied, received and accepted a formal offer by 30 June 2008 will be considered - but candidates are welcome to include a
scholarship statement when applying for the MSc programme.

Further information
http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk/idpm/postgraduate/taught/courses/

Richard Heeks (richard.heeks@manchester.ac.uk)
Development Informatics Group, IDPM, SED, University of Manchester, UK