As Patron of the London School of Business and Finance, His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent GCVO plays an important role in maintaining the School's reputation as one of the most dynamic in London.

In promoting London and LSBF as a centre of excellence in business education, Prince Michael has generously agreed to introduce a special scholarship scheme to encourage the most promising students from emerging markets to study for a Masters degree in London .

London School of Business & Finance and Grenoble Graduate School of Business

Two unique educational institutions - London School of Business and Finance and Grenoble Graduate School of Business offer specialized programs, developed pro-actively and in keeping with global market trends . They attract the highest quality candidates from over 140 nationalities worldwide. With an international perspective in mind, these schools have developed a portfolio of undergraduate degrees, Masters degrees and professional qualifications that can be individually tailored to your specific career aspirations .

The Emerging Markets Scholarship

As a long-term sponsor of business education, HRH Prince Michael of Kent has partnered with London School of Business and Finance to create the Emerging Markets Scholarship. This specialized scholarship scheme recognizes LSBF's understanding of social–economic responsibility, by giving candidates from emerging markets the chance to study a degree in London with funding ranging from ?1000 - ?8000. Beginning from October 2009 Armenia is among the countries, which are involved in this Scholarship Scheme. Now Armenian

applicants like all other foreign students must demonstrate how they will contribute to the economic development of their emerging market should they be awarded this scholarship.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Emerging Markets Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:

· Show a proven history of academic excellence.

· Meet the English requirements of the programme they are applying for.

· Provide proof of sufficient funds to pay the remaining course fees.

· Applicants must have already applied for a programme at LSBF.

· Applicants must be classified as an international student and not residing in the UK

Awards available :

Programme Fees

Int'l students Emerging Markets Scholarship

BIB ( Bachelor in International Business) ? 9,000 from ?1,000 up to ?3,000

GGSB MBA (Master of Business Administration ) ?20,750 from ?1,000 up to ?7,000

GGSB MBA + Professional Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CFA, CIM) ?23,250 from ?1,000 up to ?8,000

MIB (Master in International Business) ?14,250 from ?1,000 up to ?4,000

MIB + Professional Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CFA, CIM) ?17,750 from ?1,000 up to ?5,000

GGSB MSc in Finance ?13,750 from ?1,000 up to ?4,000

LSBF MBA (Master of Business Administration ) ?14,750 from ?1,000 up to ?4,000

LSBF MBA + Professional Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CFA, CIM) ?17,000 from ?1,000 up to ?5,000

LSBF MSc in Finance ?13,750 from ?1,000 up to ?4,000

MSc in Marketing ?10,500 from ?1,000 up to ?5,000

Deadline:

For September intake, 2010: 15 th July 2010

Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, but you will have to ensure your application has been received by LSBF before the deadlines below:

Please note: The Emerging Markets Scholarship are awarded only in the form of a reduction in tuition fees payable to LSBF and do not include a contribution towards living costs, travel or other expenses.

For detailed information about Host Institutions visit the following web page:

http://www.lsbf. org.uk/

All the interested candidates are welcome at the following contacts:

Representative in Armenia

Tigran Khachatryan

24 Mashtots ave.

Yerevan, 0015 Armenia

Tel/fax: +374 10 396234

Mobile: +374 93 825428

E-mail: armenia.lsc@ gmail.com

armenia_stm@ mail.ru