The United Nations mandated University for Peace is funding Universal Peacebuilders fellowships for the academic year 2013-2014. International fellowships are offered to young professional students with good academic and multicultural experience. One year master programme is offered in peace studies which covers 50% tuition waiver, fees and other expenses. Students must have good academic records. An English proficiency test is required. Online application should be send by 31 July 2013.
Study Subject (s): This fellowship is awarded in peace studies at University for Peace in Costa Rica.
Course Level: This fellowship is for pursuing Master's programme at University for Peace in Costa Rica.
Scholarship Provider: University for Peace
Scholarship can be taken at: Costa Rica
Eligibility: -Fulfill general UPEACE admissions requirements (good academic standing, English Proficiency, among others)
-Commitment to finance 50% of the tuition, fees and other expenses.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International students can apply this fellowship at University for Peace in Costa Rica.
Scholarship Description: The United Nations mandated University for Peace (UPEACE) announces the Universal Peacebuilders Fellowships for the academic year 2013-2014. These Fellowships have been created to bring opportunities to young professionals who have an interest and commitment to peace, international cooperation, and conflict resolution. Given the global economic situation and the fact that peace cannot wait, UPEACE will meet students from specific regions half-way by providing 50% tuition waiver. UPEACE, based in Costa Rica, offers students a powerful academic and multicultural experience as they undertake studies in an intensive programme with fellow students from more than 50 countries, building strong social and professional connections on the way.
Number of award(s): Limited number of fellowships is offered at University for Peace in Costa Rica.
Duration of award (s): The one-year MA fellowship programmes.
What does it cover? The fellowship covers 50% tuition waiver, fees and other expenses.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 31 July 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application (http://www.upeace.org/admissions/scholarship/peacebuilders.cfm)