Open Society Foundation
Masters Degree
Deadline: 15 May 2018 (annual)
Study in: various countries
Course starts Aug/Sept 2018
Brief description:
Host Institution(s):
Level/ Field of study:
Target group:
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Eligibility:
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Masters Degree
Deadline: 15 May 2018 (annual)
Study in: various countries
Course starts Aug/Sept 2018
Brief description:
The Civil Society
Leadership Awards (CSLA) provide fully funded master’s degree study to
individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence
and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their
communities.
Host Universities in France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, UK, Ireland and United States.
See the 2019 CSLA Host University Guide.
Master’s Degree Programme in the following areas:
• Communications, Journalism & Media
• Culture, History & Society
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Education Management & Leadership
•Environment & Natural Resource Management
• Gender Studies
• Human Rights
• Law (including Human Rights law)
• Politics & International Studies
• Public Health Policy & Health Management
• Public Policy & Administration
• Social Work & Social Policy
• Culture, History & Society
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Education Management & Leadership
•Environment & Natural Resource Management
• Gender Studies
• Human Rights
• Law (including Human Rights law)
• Politics & International Studies
• Public Health Policy & Health Management
• Public Policy & Administration
• Social Work & Social Policy
Target group:
The awards are
available to citizens of the following countries: Afghanistan,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cambodia, China, Democratic Republic of Congo,
Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Laos, Libya, Myanmar/Burma,
Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,
and Uzbekistan.
CSLA grantees will
receive financial and administrative support for the following:
pre-academic preparation via summer schools; program-related travel;
tuition and mandatory university fees; monthly stipend for room, board,
and other living expenses; accident and sickness insurance during the
program; funds for educational materials and professional development;
attendance at a regional Scholarship Programs conference; accommodations
during the application process and the duration of the grant for
applicants with disabilities.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- • Be a citizen of an eligible country
- • Demonstrate maturity, flexibility, and civil society leadership potential
- • Have a bachelor’s degree awarded before 15 May 2018 and an excellent academic record
- • Demonstrate professional experience in a relevant area
- • Demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction (English, German or French) at a level required for admission by host universities
- • Be able to participate in an intensive pre-academic summer school in July or August 2019 and start their degree program in August or September 2019
- • Be able to receive and maintain a visa or study permit as required by the host country
- • Demonstrate a clear commitment to return to their home country or region to continue supporting open society development
Interested
applicants must complete and submit an online or paper CSLA application
in English to be considered for CSLA support. Applications must be
submitted by midnight, 15 May 2018, Eastern Daylight Time.
It is important to read the 2019 CSLA Guidelines
visit the official website (link found below) to access the application
form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/civil-society-leadership-award-20160708