Civil Society Leadership Awards

Description:

The leadership awards Civil Society (CSLA) provides fully funded master's program to individuals who clearly demonstrate the academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their communities.

Institution:

Host universities in China, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom and United States

Field of study:

Master's program in the following areas:

• Communications and Media
• Culture, History and Society
• Development Studies
• Economy
• Education Management and Leadership
• Natural Resources Management and Environment
• Human Rights and / or Gender Studies
• Law (including human rights standards)
• Political and International Studies
• Public Health and Health Administration
• Public Policy and Administration
• Social Work and Social Policy

Number of awards:

Not specified.

Objective:

Awards are available for 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

These Grants / Inclusions:

Grantees CSLA receive full funding for their degree courses, including accommodation and travel to summer school CSLA before their studies, the trips back to their home university, a stipend for the duration of their studies, tuition fees and health insurance, a small fund for professional development, travel and conferences dealerships.

Eligibility of Students:

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• be a citizen of an eligible country
• demonstrate maturity, flexibility and leadership potential of civil society
• have an excellent academic record and a bachelor's degree obtained before applying
• have mastery of the language of instruction (English, German, French or) to a level required for the admission of the partner universities, as evidenced by the results of standardized language tests
• be able to participate in an intensive program of academic writing in July or August 2017 and begin their study program in August or September 2017
• 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 the development of open society
Application Instructions:

Interested candidates must complete and submit an online application or paper CSLA English to be considered for support CSLA. Note that some colleges require a separate application for graduate study at that institution. In these cases, the Open Society will notify candidates and help with the college application process. The deadline of September 15, 2016.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for details on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/civil-society-leadership-award-20160708