The Middle East Rule of Law Masters Scholarships Program (MEROL) offers fellowships for graduate students for academic year 2013/14. Study subjects include law (LLM), public policy/public administration, media/communications studies, gender/women’s studies, and social work. The fellowship program supports Middle Eastern students from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria and Palestine who demonstrate both academic excellence and strong leadership potential. Eligibility: •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 What does it cover? 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 Selection Criteria: Academic excellence, professional aptitude, leadership potential in the field of specialization, and proven commitment to open society values Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till February 14, 2013. For more information: opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/middle-east-rule-law-masters-scholarship?fb_action_ids=4457770235073&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%224457770235073%22%3A350985894994074%7D&action_type_map=%7B%224457770235073%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D
Posted on: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 11:40:00 +0000