Deadline- 2nd May 2013
The Roma Access Programs (RAP) unit at Central European University is accepting applications for Roma Graduate Preparation Program (RGPP). This program aims to attract students with a special interest in the social sciences and humanities.
Scholarship offers-
- Prepares students for further studies in their chosen field through intensive academic tutoring classes in disciplines such as Economics, Gender Studies, History, International Relations and European Studies, Law/Human Rights, Nationalism, Political Science, Public
- Policy and Public Administration, or Sociology (additional disciplines may be offered)
- Raises their English to a level necessary for post-graduate study through intensive English language training
- Trains them in post-graduate level academic writing and study skills
- Involves them in the core degree programs of CEU, by auditing CEU Master’s level classes
- Engages students in critical debates regarding the political, economic and social condition and status of Roma through seminars that combine the study of history and identity with recent developments in the politics of governing Roma communities in the region
Documents required-
- Completed Application Form (in English)
- CV (in English), including academic background, work experience, if any, and involvement in Roma related issues, if any
- Letter of Intention (in English)
- Official scanned copy or photocopy of diploma or certificate
- Official scanned copy or photocopy of transcript
- One Reference Letter
- Second Reference Letter from a recognized Roma organization
Eligibility & Criteria-
- RGPP accepts young Roma applicants from the countries of Southeastern & Central Europe and the former Soviet Union
- A university degree, preferably in the Social Sciences or the Humanities, completed by July 2013
- A strong interest in post-graduate university education
- At least pre-intermediate English language skills
- A desire to study in a multicultural and international environment
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