2014 Master's Degree Scholarships for Sudanese, South Sudanese and Ethiopian candidates

Civil Society Leadership Awards
Scholarship Announcement
Deadline: See University Information for specific application process and deadlines
Introduction
The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) provides fully funded master’s level scholarships at a network of universities across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. These awards support one to two year graduate programs in the following fields (see university appendix for specific academic programs):
and#65532;• Development Studies
• Public Health and Health Management
• Education Management and Leadership
• Law and Human Rights
• Public Policy and Administration
• Environment and Resource Management • Social Work and Social Policy
• Politics, Economics and International
Studies
• Select Humanities and Social Sciences
CSLA does not provide funding for foreign language teaching degrees, business administration, physical sciences, engineering, or medical degrees.
Purpose
The program aims to support individuals who demonstrate both academic and professional excellence and have potential to become civil society leaders in their home communities.
Eligible Countries
• Azerbaijan • Belarus
• Cambodia • Egypt
Award Structure
• Ethiopia
• Laos
• South Sudan • Sudan
• Syria
• Turkmenistan • Uzbekistan
CSLA is a fully funded scholarship for master’s level study. Successful applicants will receive the following support:
and#61656; Tuition and mandatory university fees
and#61656; Monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses
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and#61656; Accident and sickness insurance during the program
and#61656; Funds for educational materials and professional development
and#61656; All costs associated with an annual student conference
and#61656; Possible internship support
and#61656; Pre-university writing program in July or August that prepares finalist for the rigors of graduate level
academic study
The scholarship does NOT provide funding for dependent family members.
Application Process
1) Applicants should submit a graduate degree application directly to one or more of the host university program(s) below. Graduate applications must be submitted prior to each university’s application deadline.
2) Applicants are welcome to apply to more than one university listed below. Applications to universities not listed are not eligible for this award.
3) After submitting a graduate application to a host university, applicants should register with CSLA directly at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Z5ZXJB9.
4) Applications will be reviewed by the university and representatives of CSLA.
5) Applicants will be notified of the following: a) admitted to the university with CSLA funding; b) admitted to the
university without CSLA funding; c) not admitted to the university and therefore not eligible for CSLA funding.
Selection Process
Criteria for selection will include academic merit and potential for contributing to the development of civil society in the countries listed. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants should apply for admission to each university of interest by the deadline posted for that institution and no later than March 1. Those candidates shortlisted for admission may be interviewed online or in person by a selection committee, and may be asked to provide additional essays regarding their career goals.
Partner Universities, Academic Programs and Application Deadlines
Interested applicants should first familiarize themselves with the programs of study they wish to pursue at the host universities listed below. CSLA will only consider funding for students who apply for full-time study.
Asian Universities
The University of Hong Kong – Hong Kong S.A.R, China
(1) Master of Journalism (MJ)
and#61558; Application Deadline: 31 January 2014
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://jmsc.hku.hk/2009/11/mj-pdipj-curriculum/#mjreq and#61607; Application Information: http://jmsc.hku.hk/2014/01/learn-mj/
(2) Master of Education (MEd)
and#61558; Application Deadline: 28 February 2014
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/med/
and#61607; Application Information: http://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/med/
and#61607; Only applicants to the following MEd specializations will be considered: Comparative and Global Studies in Education
and Development; Curriculum Studies; Designing Powerful Learning Environments; Early Childhood Education; Educational Administration and Management; Guidance and Counselling; Higher Education; Generalist Strand- Educational Studies
(3) Master of Law in Human Rights (LLM-HR) and#61558; Application Deadline: 15 March 2014
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://www.law.hku.hk/postgrad/llm-hr/
and#61607; Application Information: http://www.law.hku.hk/postgrad/llm-hr/
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TERI University – New Delhi, India
(1) Master of Arts in Sustainable Development Practice;
(2) Master of Arts in Public Policy and Sustainable Development;
(3) Master of Science in Climate Change and Policy;
(4) Master of Science in Environmental Studies and Resource Management
and#61558; Application Deadline: Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://www.teriuniversity.ac.in/program
and#61607; Application Information: http://www.teriuniversity.ac.in/admissions-teri-university
Middle Eastern Universities
American University in Cairo – Cairo, Egypt
(1) Master’s degrees in various CSLA-eligible fields (see Introduction above) and#61558; Application Deadline: Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://catalog.aucegypt.edu/content.php?catoid=15andnavoid=492 and#61607; Application Information: http://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/grad/Pages/process.aspx
European Universities
Sabanci University – Istanbul, Turkey
(1) Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Master’s degrees in various CSLA-eligible fields (see Introduction above) and#61558; Application Deadline: Apply by January 31 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://www.sabanciuniv.edu/en/faculty-of-arts...es/graduate-programs
and#61607; Application Information: http://www.sabanciuniv.edu/en/admission-requi...ate-school-of-social-
sciences
University of Cambridge – Cambridge, UK
(1) Master’s degrees in various CSLA-eligible fields (see Introduction above) and#61558; Application Deadline: Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://www.study.cam.ac.uk/undergraduate/cour...am-ref=global-header
and#61607; Application Information: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/students/gradadmissions/prospec/ and
http://www.cam.ac.uk/international-students
University of Durham – Durham, UK
(1) Department of Geography – Master’s Degree in Environmental Hazards, Risk and Security and#61558; Application Deadline: Rolling deadlines, apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; ProgramInformation:https://www.dur.ac.uk/geography/postgraduate/riskmasters/
and#61607; Application Information: https://www.dur.ac.uk/geography/postgraduate/riskmasters/how_to_apply/
(2) Department of Anthropology – Master’s Degree in Sustainability, Culture and Development and#61558; Application Deadline: Rolling deadlines, apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; ProgramInformation:https://www.dur.ac.uk/anthropology/postgraduatestudy/...mmes/sustainability/ and#61607; Application Information: https://www.dur.ac.uk/anthropology/postgraduatestudy/howtoapply/
(3) Durham Global Security Institute – Master’s Degree in Defense, Development and Diplomacy and#61558; Application Deadline: Rolling deadlines, apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; ProgramInformation:https://www.dur.ac.uk/anthropology/postgraduatestudy/...mmes/sustainability/ and#61607; Application Information: https://www.dur.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/
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University of Essex – Colchester, UK
(1) Master of Arts in Theory and Practice of Human Rights
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://www.essex.ac.uk/coursefinder/course_de...px?course=MA++L3MV12
(2) Master of Arts in Human Rights and Cultural Diversity
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://www.essex.ac.uk/coursefinder/course_de...px?course=MA++M90112
(3) Master of Law (LLM) in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
and#61607; Program Information: http://www.essex.ac.uk/coursefinder/course_de...px?course=LLM+M10512
(4) Essex School of Law - LLM in International Human Rights Law
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://www.essex.ac.uk/coursefinder/course_de...px?course=LLM+M10112
and#61558; Application Deadline: Rolling deadlines, apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration and#61607; Application Information: https://www.essex.ac.uk/pgapply/enter.aspx
University of Nottingham – Nottingham, UK
(1) UK Campus – Master’s degrees in various CSLA-eligible fields within Nottingham Developing Solutions Scheme with particular focus on Food Security, Health and Technology, Public Health, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development (see Introduction above)
and#61558; Application Deadline: Graduate Application Submission Recommended by early March, Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/internationaloffi...solutions/index.aspx and#61607; Application Information: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/students/gradadmissions/prospec/ and
http://www.cam.ac.uk/international-students
University of St Andrews – St Andrews, Scotland, UK
(1) Master of Letters in Peace and Conflict Studies
(2) Master of Letters in Sustainable Development and Resource Management
(3) Master of Letters in International Security Studies
(4) Master of Letters in Middle East and Central Asian Security Studies
and#61558; Application Deadline: March 31, apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/intrel/pg/
and#61607; Application Information: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/intrel/prospectiv...udents/postgraduate/
Sciences Po – Paris, France
(1) Master’s degrees in various CSLA-eligible fields (see Introduction above)
and#61558; Application Deadline: 3 April 2014, apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://master.sciences-po.fr/en/node/14
and#61607; Application Information: http://www.sciencespo.fr/admissions/en/gradua...rnational-admissions
Catholic University of Lyon – Lyon, France
(1) Master’s degrees in various CSLA-eligible fields (see Introduction above)
and#61558; Application Deadline: Rolling Deadlines, apply by March 1 for CSL Consideration
and#61607; Program Information: http://www.univ-catholyon.fr/information-sur/formations/
and#61607; Application Information: http://www.univ-catholyon.fr/information-sur/formations/
University of Strasbourg – Strasbourg, France
(1) Master’s degree in International Relations
and#61558; Application Deadline: Rolling Deadlines, apply by March 1 for CSL Consideration
and#61607; Program Information: http://itiri.unistra.fr/calendrier-20132014/ and http://itiri.unistra.fr/masters-relations- internationales/presentation-generale-des-diplomes/
and#61607; Application Information: http://itiri.unistra.fr/masters-relations-int...nerale-des-diplomes/
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Graduate School of Social Research – Warsaw, Poland
(1) Master’s degree in Society and Politics
(2) Master’s degree in Economy and Society
(3) Master’s degree in Culture, Media, and Society
and#61558; Application Deadline: Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; Program and Application information: http://www.css.edu.pl/css/admission_en.php#deadlines
Riga Graduate School of Law – Riga, Latvia
and#61558; Application Deadline: Apply by March 17 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; Program and Application information: http://www.rgsl.edu.lv/en/news-and-events/572...-for-studies-at-rgsl- before-17-march-and-win-a-tuition-fee-waiver
Maastricht University – Maastricht, Netherlands
(1) Master of Arts in Globalization and Development Studies
(2) Master of Arts in European Studies / European Public Affairs / European Studies on Science, Society and Technology
(3) Master of Arts in Politics and Society
and#61558; Application Deadline: Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Main/P...astersProgrammes.htm
and#61607; Application Information:
http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Main/P...ammes/Admissions.htm
North American Universities
American University – Washington, D.C., USA
(1) Washington College of Law – Master of Laws (LLM)
and#61558; Application Deadline: Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://www.wcl.american.edu/ilsp/
and#61607; Application Information: http://www.wcl.american.edu/ilsp/llmapplication.cfm
(2) College of Arts and Sciences – Master’s degrees in various CSLA-eligible fields (see Introduction above) and#61558; Application Deadline: Rolling Deadline, Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://www.american.edu/cas/admissions/programs.cfm#masters and#61607; Application Information: http://www.american.edu/cas/admissions/apply.cfm
(3) School of International Services –Master’s degrees in various CSLA-eligible fields (see Introduction above) and#61558; Application Deadline: Rolling Deadline, Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; Program Information (see ‘on-campus’ MA degrees only): http://www.american.edu/sis/admissions/sisdegrees_all.cfm and#61607; Application Information: http://www.american.edu/sis/admissions/deadlines.cfm
Brandeis University, The Heller School for Social Policy and Management – Boston, MA, USA
(1) Master’s degrees in various CSLA-eligible fields (see Introduction above) and#61558; Application Deadline: Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://heller.brandeis.edu/admissions/admissions/index.html
and#61607; Application Information: http://heller.brandeis.edu/admissions/admissi...ns/requirements.html
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Columbia University School of Social Work – New York, NY, USA
(1) Master of Science in Social Work
and#61558; Application Deadline: Apply by March 1 for CSLA
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://socialwork.columbia.edu/
and#61607; Application Information: http://www.socialchangeagents.com/resources/O...FApplication2014.pdf
Syracuse University – Syracuse, NY, USA
(1) School of Education
and#61558; Application Deadline: Rolling Deadlines, See Specific Degree Program for Details, Apply by March 1 for CSLA
Consideration
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://soeweb.syr.edu/future/degree_programs/masters_degrees.aspx and#61607; Application Information: http://soeweb.syr.edu/future/admissions/graduate/default.aspx
(2) Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
and#61558; Application Deadline: Rolling Deadlines, See Specific Degree Program for Details, Apply by March 1 for CSLA
Consideration
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/deans.aspx?id=345
and#61607; Application Information: http://www.syr.edu/gradschool/em/future_howtoapply.html
(3) College of Law (LLM Program for International Students)
and#61558; Application Deadline: Rolling Deadlines, See Specific Degree Program for Details, Apply by March 1 for CSLA
Consideration
and#61607; Program and Application Information: http://www.law.syr.edu/admissions-and-financi...dmissions/index.aspx
Washington University, Brown School – St. Louis, MO, USA
(1) Master of Social Work (MSW)
(2) Master of Public Health (MPH)
and#61558; Application Deadline: Rolling Deadline, Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
and#61607; ProgramInformation:http://brownschool.wustl.edu/Pages/Home.aspx
and#61607; Application Information: http://brownschool.wustl.edu/Admissions/Pages/apply.aspx