The Russian International Olympic University (RIOU) is offering a scholarship for one AIOWF employee to study the University’s inaugural Master of Sport Administration (MSA) course in the Olympic city of Sochi in Russia.

The MSA course will begin in September 2013 for a duration of 39 weeks, until June 2014. It will consist of a series of lectures, seminars, consultations and practical application, and will culminate in a research thesis (diploma).

RIOU is now inviting organisations to nominate interested individuals for this scholarship. This is a unique opportunity for experienced executives working in the sports industry to improve their understanding, develop their skills and learn the best practice in sport business, with a view to progressing their career, and to add value to the sport and the AIOWF.

The first intake of MSA students will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to apply their skills in one of the most exciting settings in the sporting calendar: the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

The 2013-2014 scholarship is worth $30,000 US dollars and covers all tuition fees and accommodation on RIOU’s campus. The scholarship does not cover flights, transfers, transport in Sochi, or living expenses.

This scholarship has been made available by the Vladimir Potanin Foundation. The Foundation’s new scholarship programme was launched in 2012 with the primary goal of enabling talented sports industry professionals to obtain new knowledge and skills in sport organisation, administration and event management.

Requirements
To be eligible for the scholarship, entrants must have the following:
• A university bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Relevant work or volunteering experience (preferably in the sports industry)
• The ability to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Application Process
Please download and complete the application form here: http://tinyurl.com/d5zj2as.

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The deadline for all applications is 20 May 2013.

Background Information

About RIOU:
RIOU is the first Russian educational institution endorsed by the International Olympic Committee and has therefore been granted the “Olympic” title.

It is the world’s first university dedicated to sport business education, offering unique programmes which integrate Olympic values and experiences into students’ studies.

For more information, visit: http://olympicuniversity.ru/web/en.

About the MSA Programme:
The Master of Sports Administration programme has been devised to provide a new generation of effective sports managers with the knowledge and skills required to successfully manage sports organisations, events and venues in any economic environment.

For more information about the programme visit: http://olympicuniversity.ru/web/msa-eng

About Vladimir Potanin:
The Vladimir Potanin Foundation is one of Russia’s largest private foundations. It was established in 1999 by Russian entrepreneur, Vladimir Potanin, and is funded by his personal assets. The Foundation’s annual budget is approximately $10 million US dollars.

The Foundation supports higher education, arts and cultural projects, and philanthropic initiatives in Russia.

Contact:
For more information about RIOU and the MSA, please visit the RIOU website (above), or call the RIOU office:

Moscow: +7 (495) 956 2430
Sochi: +7 (862) 296 8758