The Weitz Center for Development Studies maintains strong professional links with the Center for International Cooperation (MASHAV) of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Weitz Center takes upon itself to conduct several courses every year on behalf of MASHAV. These courses are sponsored by and conducted under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Scholarships provided by the Government of Israel are periodically available. The list of courses planned for 2012 and the application procedures are detailed.