[citizens of Ethiopia, Egypt , Sudan, South Sudan and Eritrea are eligible] CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2015 -2016 ***SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES*** PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) for the 2015-2016 academic year provide fully-funded Master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their communities. The purpose of the Program is to directly assist future leaders in countries where civil society is challenged by a deficit of democratic practice in local governance and social development. Awards are available for MA degree study in the following fields at universities participating in the CSLA program (please see page 4 for a full list of eligible fields of study at participating universities): . Development Studies . Public Health & Health Management . Education Management & Leadership . Law & Human Rights . Public Policy & Administration . Environment & Natural Resource Management . Social Work & Social Policy . Politics & International Studies . Select Humanities & Social Sciences ELIGIBILITY: Civil Society Leadership Awards are available to citizens of the following countries: . Azerbaijan . Belarus . Cambodia . Democratic Republic of Congo . Egypt . Equatorial Guinea . Eritrea . Ethiopia . Laos . Libya . Republic of Congo . South Sudan . Sudan . Syria . Turkmenistan . Uzbekistan Applicants must meet the following criteria: . Be a citizen of an eligible country; . Demonstrate maturity, flexibility and civil society leadership potential; . Have excellent academic records and an earned bachelors degree before applying; . Have proficiency in the language of instruction (English or French) at the desired university program, as evidenced by standardized language test scores; . Be able to participate in an intensive academic writing program in July or August 2015 and start their degree program in August or September 2015; . Be able to receive and maintain a visa or study permit as required by the host country; and . Demonstrate a clear commitment to return to their home country or region to continue supporting open society development. — Perfecto “Boyet” Caparas, AB, LLB, LLM American Law, LLM Human Rights (Univ of Hong Kong; Honors) Graduate Studies and International Affairs Program Manager Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Head, Founder & Trainer IU McKinney Pro Bono UN Human Rights Reporting Program Adviser, Master of Laws Association Writings - indiana.academia.edu/PerfectoCaparas Office Tel. # (317) 278-3857 Inlow Hall Rm. 399T [end of document] Perfecto `Boyet´ Caparas | Indiana University - Academia.edu indiana.academia.edu Indiana University, School of Law, Department Member. Studies International Human Rights Law, Theory of Law, and Human Rights.
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