Deadline: 20 February 2012
Countries/Regions: Afghanistan
The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve this mission, the Foundations seek to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights.
The Open Society Foundations/ University of York Awards aim to provide opportunities for independent postgraduate study in the United Kingdom for individuals who have demonstrated academic and/or professional excellence and the potential to become leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers in their own country. Subject to satisfactory progress, the scholarships lead to a Master of Arts award.
The issues and themes covered under this opportunity are Grants, scholarships, decision-makers and opinion formers in their own country.
Who can apply/Eligibility Criteria:
The scholarships are open to applicants from Afghanistan.
Applicants must:
- be nationals of, and normally resident in Afghanistan during the academic year in which they apply for the award: applicants who are temporarily out of the country (for a total period of less than three consecutive months) may be treated as being resident;
- Already hold (or expect to hold by the time of taking up the award) a relevant first degree with good grades or have a proven record of exceptional professional experience;
- display intellectual ability and leadership potential;
- have passed an appropriate English language test by the time of taking up the award;
- have a dedication to return to their home country at the end of their scholarship period to continue their studies/ work there.
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