Open Society Foundation
Scholarships
Masters Degree
Deadline: 15 Sept 2016 (yearly)
Study in: Various Countries
Course starts: Aug/Sept 2017
Study in: Various Countries
Course starts: Aug/Sept 2017
Last
updated: 25 Jul 2016
Brief description: The Civil Society
Leadership Awards (CSLA) offer fully funded master’s degree study to
individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional brilliance and a
deep commitment to leading affirmative social change in their communities.
Host Institution(s): Host Universities in
China, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, UK and
United States
Level/ Field of study: Master’s Degree Programme in
the following areas:
• Communications &
Media
• Culture, History & Society
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Education Management & Leadership
• Environment & Natural Resource Management
• Human Rights and/or Gender Studies
• Law (including Human Rights law)
• Politics & International Studies
• Public Health & Health Management
• Public Policy & Administration
• Social Work & Social Policy
• Culture, History & Society
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Education Management & Leadership
• Environment & Natural Resource Management
• Human Rights and/or Gender Studies
• Law (including Human Rights law)
• Politics & International Studies
• Public Health & Health Management
• Public Policy & Administration
• Social Work & Social Policy
Number of Awards: Unspecified.
Target group: The honors are presented
to citizens of the following countries: Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Cambodia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial
Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Laos, Libya, Myanmar/Burma, Republic
of Congo, South
Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Scholarship value/inclusions: CSLA grantees achieve full funding for their degree studies,
including accommodation and travel to the CSLA summer school prior to their
studies, return travel to their host university, a living remuneration for the
duration of their studies, tuition fees and health insurance, a small fund for
professional development, and travel to grantee conferences.
Eligibility: Candidates must meet
the following criteria:
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be a citizen of an appropriate country
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demonstrate maturity, flexibility, and civil society leadership potential
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have outstanding academic records and an earned bachelor’s degree before
applying
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have proficiency in the language of instruction (English, German, or
French) at a level compulsory for admission by partner universities, as
evidenced by standardized language test scores
- •
be capable to participate in an intensive academic writing program in July
or August 2017 and start their degree program in August or September 2017
- •
be capable to receive and maintain a visa or study permit as requisite by
the host country
- •
demonstrate a clear commitment to return to their home country or region
to continue supporting open society development
Application instructions: Attracted candidates
must complete and submit an online or paper CSLA application in English to be measured
for CSLA support. Please note that some universities necessitate a separate
application for graduate study at that institution. In these cases, Open
Society will notify applicants and assist with the university application
process. Closing date is 15 September 2016.
It is essential to browse
the authorized website (link found below) to access the application form and
for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.
Website: Authorized Scholarship
Website: https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/civil-society-leadership-award-20160708
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