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1 Call for applications PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM FOR A BY THE CREDIT AGRICOLE S.A/FRENCH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS. The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and CREDIT AGRICOLE S.A. have decided to create a scholarship program to welcome and assist highly qualified overseas students to study in France. The program, which is part of the Quai d Orsay / Entreprises scheme with private enterprise operated by the French Foreign Ministry, is based on a public/private partnership. The uniqueness of this program is that it provides a personalized welcome and mentoring. Candidates are selected jointly by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the CREDIT AGRICOLE S.A. and the French partner higher education institutions. This scholarship program co-financed by the CRÉDIT AGRICOLE S.A. /French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs is opened to students enrolled in an overseas institution of higher education who are from Greece, Hong-Kong (China), Italy, Japan, Poland, Serbia and Singapore. Only candidates with the nationality of one of these countries are eligible for the program. Candidates who also have French nationality (bi-nationals) are not eligible. For the 2010/2011 academic year, 10 scholarships will be awarded. AREAS AND LEVEL OF STUDY This scholarship program, co-financed by the CRÉDIT AGRICOLE S.A. /French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, covers one year of study in France in Master 2 or in masters specialized in the areas of: - Finance - Risks - Marketing - Communication - Human resources In one of these following schools (*) : - ESCP Europe - ESSEC Business School Paris-Singapore - ENSAE-ParisTech - Ecole Centrale Paris - Sciences Po Paris - University Paris-Dauphine (*) BEFORE SENDING TO THE FRENCH EMBASSY YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP, YOU WILL NEED TO SIGN UP IN ONE OF THE PARTNER SCHOOLS OR UNIVERSITY, AND SELECT YOUR COURSE OF STUDIES BEFORE THE

2 5 TH OF APRIL PLEASE CHECK ON THE WEBSITE OF THESE SCHOOLS OR UNIVERSITY FOR THE APPLICATION DEADLINES. Tuition and enrolment fees vary from one establishment to another. WHAT ARE THE ADVATANGES? Beneficiaries of the scholarship program co-financed by the CREDIT AGRICOLE S.A. /French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs will be granted: - By CRÉDIT AGRICOLE S.A. : o A single scholarship of ; o A personalized support from the company ; o A paid internship in the Credit Agricole S.A.: the acceptance of this internship by the student is a sine qua non condition for the scholarship allocation. o A personalized support if you wish to pursue a career in France.. - By the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (and funded by the Embassy): o Medical and social security coverage and the status of French government scholarship student, o Entitling them to numerous benefits (simplified visa applications; a variety of cultural activities proposed by Egide, a non-profit organisation for international mobility). o Intensive French language courses before leaving for France, provided by Alliance Française in the candidate s country of origin. Program beneficiaries may also be eligible for accommodation support. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Only candidates meeting the criteria listed below are eligible for the scholarship: - Candidates who are Greek, Chinese from Hong-Kong, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Serbian or Singaporean; - Candidates must be no more than 30 years of age in the year in which they are selected; - Candidates who have previously qualified for a scholarship from the French government are not eligible for this program. Please note: - Candidates who have French nationality (bi-nationals) are not eligible; - A good command of French is not required, but it is a significant plus in the selection process and an objective to be obtained by the end of the student s stay in France. However, fluency in French may be required by the host institution of higher education if courses are taught in French; - Candidates must send their application to enroll at one of the following French partner schools or university.

3 SELECTION TIMETABLE - The deadline for reception of applications for the scholarship program, under electronic form, by the French Embassy of your respective country: Monday, 5 April Candidates must have applied to enroll in one of the French partner schools or university. - The French partner school or university, in which the candidates beforehand would have applied to, will inform you if you have been selected: as of 12 April If it is the case, you will be asked in for an interview on the date that the selection committee for the program, co-financed by the CREDIT AGRICOLE S.A./ French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, will have set up. The French Embassy of your respective country will contact you. -Between the 19 April and 3rd May 2010, a pre-selection committee will be organized in your country, under the French Embassy authority. The pre-selection committee will be composed of one representative from the Culture, Science and Education department, of one representative from the Economic department and of one representative from the CREDIT AGRICOLE group S.A. - The applications of the selected candidates will be sent, under electronic format, by the French Embassy, of your respective country, to the central committee of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs : on the 6th May 2010 at the latest. - On the 20th May 2010, based on the proposal of the pre-selection committee of your respective country, the final selection of the 10 program beneficiaries will be jointly made by CREDIT AGRICOLE S.A. and the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. You will then be informed by the French Embassy: if you have been selected for the scholarship grant, cofinanced by the CREDIT AGRICOLE S.A./French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, under the condition of definitive enrollment in the French partner schools or university that you would have applied to, or if your application has been rejected. THE BENEFICIARIES WILL NEED TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE ENROLLED IN THE FRENCH PARTNER SCHOOLS OR UNIVERSITY.IT IS UNDER THE STRICT CONDITION OF BEING ACCEPTED BY THE SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY THAT THE CANDIDATES WILL BE OFFICIALLY DECLARED BENEFICIARY OF THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGAM CO-FINANCED BY THE CREDIT AGRICOLES.A./FRENCH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS. The list of successful applicants will be published: on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, on the websites of the French embassies in the countries concerned by this program, on the website of the Group CRÉDIT AGRICOLE S.A. and on the websites of the French partner schools or university. SELECTION CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES The following criteria are taken into account for the final selection: Excellence of the candidate, as reflected by his/her prior university experience, The candidate s career goals,

4 The candidate s level of French, Admission to one of the proposed courses of study in the French partner school or University. To decide between applicants with similar skills and qualifications, preference will be given to students from low income backgrounds. The selection committee s proceedings are not made public, its decisions are final and no reasons shall be given for the decisions made. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: - Details of your academic achievements, such as marks obtained, class rankings, etc.,. - A curriculum vitae in French or English (maximum of 2 pages); - Statement of your career plans in French or English, maximum of 2 pages, which includes at least : a brief description of your education background and your professional experiences (if you have any), your motivations to enroll in this program and your career plan. INFORMATION Website of the Groupe Crédit Agricole : Website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs

5 Websites of partner schools and university : Ecole Centrale Paris : ENSAE-Paris Tech : contact : davidhorner@ensae-paristech.fr ESCP Europe : ESSEC Business School Paris-Singapore : Sciences Po Paris : Université Paris-Dauphine : Information on France and health coverage : EGIDE :

6 Ambassade de France en Grèce : namlaiky@ifa.gr Ambassade de France en Chine : jean-charles.briand@consulfrance-hongkong.org ou universitaire@ambafrance-cn.org Ambassade de France en Italie : anne.marijnen@diplomatie.gouv.fr Ambassade de France au Japon : maee.ca.japon@gmail.com Ambassade de France en Pologne : (en polonais : nicolas.frichot-manoury@diplomatie.gouv.fr Ambassade de France en Serbie : Centre culturel français : vesna.adamovic@diplomatie.gouv.fr Ambassade de France à Singapour : Walid.BENZARTI@diplomatie.gouv.fr study@ambafrance-sg.org

7 APPLICATION IMPORTANT: PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY TO THE CULTURAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION DEPARTMENT AT THE FRENCH EMBASSY IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY ( ADDRESSES ARE GIVEN ABOVE), in either word or PDF format, TOGETHER WITH ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS, DIPLOMAS, CLASS RANKINGS, A CV AND A STATEMENT OF YOUR CAREER PLANS. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY ANY OTHER MEANS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. PERSONAL DETAILS First and last name (as shown on passport type your last name in CAPITAL LETTERS) Nationality (If you have more than one nationality, please specify. If one of your nationalities is French, you are not eligible for the program.) Date of birth Sexe Permanent address in your home country M F Téléphone number Mobile phone E- Mail Second address and telephone number Finance Risks Chosen area of study for the scholarship (click one box only) Marketing Communication Human resources Current course of higher education and/or internship Institute of education or company Area of study/intern title Degree title Dates (months and year) begins ends.

8 Have you previously applied to one of the study course of the French partner schools or university? (if yes, attach the document attesting, if not: start contacting the French partner schools or university in which you wish to enroll in. ) Yes No Degree title and name of the French partner school or university chosen for the purposes of this scholarship application*: (In order of preference if you are applying for several courses offered in different schools or university) Name of school or university: Course begins:: Course ends:

9 M2 Calcul Intensif M2 Supercomputing Course of studies for which the scholarship is offered (in order of preference, if you apply for several courses offered) M2 Conception et Management des Systèmes Informatiques Complexes M2 Conception and Management of Complex Computer Systems M2 Mathématiques, Vision, Apprentissage M2 Mathematics, Vision, Learning M2 Modélisation et simulation M2 Simulation Modeling M2 modélisation et management de la conception M2 Modeling and management design M2 Management Environnemental des Processus Industriels M2 Environmental Management of Industrial Processes M2 Modélisation et Management des Organisations M2 Modeling and Management Organizations M2 Optimisation des Systèmes Industriels et Logistiques M2 Optimization of Industrial Systems and Logistics Ingénierie des Systèmes Informatiques Ouverts Engineering Open Information Systems Stratégie et Développement d'affaires Internationales Strategy and Business Development International Technologie de l'information et du numérique (Management des systèmes d'information, Mathématiques financières, Systèmes embarqués) Information technology and digital (Management Information Systems, Financial Mathematics, Embedded Systems) Diplôme d'ingénieur Engineer Diploma Analyse des marchés et finance d'entreprise Market Analysis and Corporate Finance Gestion des risques Risk Management Finance de marché Finance Market Techniques Financières Financial Techniques Techniques Financières - Track Asie Financial Techniques - Track Asia Finance et Asset Management Strategy and Management of International Business Banque et finance Banking and finance Banque et finance Banking and finance Recherche en Finance-Gestion

10 Research in Finance, Management Comptabilité, contrôle, Audit Accounting, Control, Audit Systemes d'information de l'entreprise étendue : Audit et Conseil Information systems across the extended enterprise: Auditing and Consulting Droit des Affaires Européennes et Internationales European and International Corporate Law Ecole de la communication Communication School Finance et stratégie: corporate management Finance and strategy : corporate management Finance et stratégie: finance Finance and strategy :finance Finance et stratégie: International Business Finance and strategy : International Business Gestion des ressources humaines Human Resource Management Marketing et études Marketing and studies Double Master International Business - Spécialité Europe centrale. Sciences Po - Warsaw School of Economics Double Master International Business - Specialized in Central Europe. Sciences Po - Warsaw School of Economics Master in Management (Grande Ecole) Audit et Conseil Auditing and Consulting Finance Management des Hommes et des Organisations Management of People and Organizations Marketing et Communication Marketing and Communication