The MEL Scholarship Trust Fund (STF) may offer a full or part tuition fee waiver scholarship to a Japanese candidate for the best essay on Logistics in Asia. The winner should join MEL in the same Academic Year of application and the Scholarship cannot be transferred to a subsequent year. All other expenses, such as housing, travel, insurance, etc., are borne by the candidate.

Eligibility
The Candidate must be a national or permanent resident of Japan and eligible to be admitted to the MEL Programme. The deadline for the Essay and complete MEL Application forms is 15 June 2012. Next to the STF Scholarship Form, the essay should also carry the indication: MEL Scholarship Competition. Participation in the Essay Competition does not affect admission to MEL which is assessed independently. The scholarship is awarded by a Jury consisting of MEL Faculty and, occasionally, business executives.

Essay Requirements
The essay should be a minimum of 3000 words and a maximum of 6000 words, including tables, figures and bibliography. The latter should consist only of works cited in the text. Evidence of plagiarism will automatically disqualify the essay. Through the essay, the applicant should be able to demonstrate his/her academic potential and good writing skills. The essay must be submitted by email to: info@maritimeeconomics.com.

Decision
The winner will be notified in late June 2010 and the decision of the Jury is final.