Deadline- February 7, 2013
Open Society Foundation announces Scholarship in Middle East Rule of Law Program (MEROL) graduate study leading to masters degrees in the fields of (LLM), public policy/public administration, media/communications studies, gender/women’s studies, and social work.
This program aims to assist in the creation of a critical mass of reform-minded professionals in the Middle East working in fields crucial to the development and sustainability of open societies.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- be legal residents of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria, or Palestine (West Bank or Gaza, including East Jerusalem) at the time of the application
- demonstrate an excellent academic record and have an advanced degree (Minimum: Bachelor’s)
- display impressive civil society leadership potential
- have strong English language ability, which will be tested through tests and interviews (Minimum TOEFL score: 480)
- be able to begin the program in August or September 2013
- be able to receive and maintain a U.S. J-1 visa (for students placed in the U.S.) or a Hungarian visa (for students placed at the Central European University in Budapest)
- participate in an intensive academic writing program in summer 2013 prior to departure to US
- commit to returning to their home country upon degree completion
The fellowship provides-
- Tuition and mandatory university fees
- Monthly stipend for room, board, and living expenses
- Transportation to/from the U.S. or Hungary
- Accident and sickness insurance during program
- Funds for educational materials
- Funds for professional development
- Funds for an intensive academic writing program before starting at host universities
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