Does Martian Studies Scholarship give a Phase II bonus even if you did not choose Phase II?

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Yes. The designer says the card's text wins over the rulebook, so you upgrade your Phase II card and gain that card's bonus even if you did not choose Phase II.

Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition

Does Martian Studies Scholarship give a Phase II bonus even if you did not choose Phase II?