Civil Society Leadership Awards

Open Society Foundation

Master’s Degree

Deadline: 15 May 2019 (annual)

Study in: various countries

Course starts Aug/Sept 2019

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 Institution(s):

Host Universities in France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, UK, Ireland and us .

See the 2020 CSLA Host University Guide.

Level/ Field of study:

Master’s Degree Programme within the following areas:

• Communications, Journalism & Media
• Culture, History & Society
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Education Management & Leadership
• Environment & natural resources Management
• Gender Studies
• Human Rights
• Law (including Human Rights law)
• Politics & International Studies
• Public Health Policy & Health Management
• Public Policy & Administration
• welfare work & policy

See a number of the courses which will be funded by this scholarship:

• Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding (MSc) at Durham University
• Violence, Conflict and Development (MSc) at SOAS University of London
• Globalisation and Development Studies (MA) at Maastricht University
• International Development Policy (MA/PgCert) at Duke University
• Sustainable International Development (MA) at Brandeis University
• Global Citizenship, Identities and Human Rights (MA/PGDip) at University of Nottingham

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

The awards are available to citizens of the subsequent countries: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cambodia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea , Eritrea, Ethiopia, Laos, Libya, Myanmar/Burma, Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

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 appliance process and therefore the duration of the grant for applicants with disabilities.

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the subsequent 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 2019 and a superb academic record
• Demonstrate professional experience during a relevant area
• Demonstrate proficiency within the language of instruction (English, German or French) at A level required for admission by host universities
• Be ready to participate in an intensive pre-academic school term in July or August 2020 and begin their course of study in August or September 2020
• Be ready to receive and maintain a visa or study permit as needed by the host country
• Demonstrate a transparent commitment to return to their home country or region to continue supporting society development

How to apply

Scholarship Council Canada has electronic application center, fill in the form and upload your documents. Upon successful application submission, you will receive an acknowledgment and electronic payment receipt. Keep it safe as a reference and wait for the outcome. Scholarship Council Canada team will take care of your further process upon qualifying.

Official Scholarship Council Canada Website: https://apply.scholarshipcouncil.com/