UNIVERSALPEACEBUILDERS FELLOWSHIPS 2013-2014 YOU ARE HALF-WAY TO UPEACE! Deadline: 31 July 2013 Location: University for Peace OVERVIEW: 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. • The one-year MA programmes are specialized in areas related to peace studies and provide field experience that will enable students to work in an international job market. Courses are taught by international faculty, with recognized expertise in their area of study. • When finished, the students become part of a network of professionals in the field of peace who work in areas such as Human Rights, peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and education • Also, UPEACE offers special conditions to its students for continuing their studies in the Doctoral Programme in Peace and Conflict Studies. REQUIREMENTS: • Fulfill general UPEACE admissions requirements (good academic standing, English Proficiency, among others) • Commitment to finance 50% of the tuition, fees and other expenses REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: a. English Proficiency Test Scores Report (TOEFL, IELTS) b. Statement of Purpose c. Letters of Recommendation d. Official Undergraduate Transcripts and Copy of Diploma e. Curriculum Vitae or Résumé f. Financial Form g. Copy of Passport h. Passport size photo Application instructions on how to apply for the Universal Peacebuilders Fellowships can be obtained here: upeace.org/admissions/scholarship/intructions.cfm To APPLY: Please click here to access to the Application Form: upeace.org/admissions/register/?upf=1
Posted on: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:38:04 +0000
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