Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship for Afghan Women

Master, Scholarship
Switzerland
October 16, 2024
Urgent
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Scholarship Overview:

The Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship has been established in memory of Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada (18.03.1954–02.02.2022) to assist talented Afghan women with a university degree in enhancing their knowledge in international relations and development. Successful applicants will enroll in a two-year master’s program at the Geneva Graduate Institute.

Objectives of the Scholarship:

Given the current situation in Afghanistan and the severe restrictions on women’s higher education, this scholarship aims to broaden Afghan women’s access to higher education abroad, providing them with a competitive advantage in the global community. A master’s degree can facilitate access to academic and diplomatic careers, as well as jobs in international organizations and non-governmental organizations.

Scholarship Details

  • Duration: Two years
  • Annual Amount: 25,000 Swiss francs
  • Renewal Conditions: The scholarship will be renewed upon submission of a report demonstrating success at the end of the first year of study.

Application Process

  • Application Deadline: 11:59 PM, November 1, 2024

Required Documents:

  • Motivation Letter including:
    • The reason for applying for the Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship
    • Which master’s program at the Geneva Graduate Institute you wish to apply for and why you chose this institute
    • Financial needs and post-graduation plans
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Diplomas and Qualifications
  • Official Academic Transcripts- showing all coursework, grades, and their credit values.

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee will consist of two members from the Arghosha Association, two members from the Institute (including at least one professor), and at least two individuals of Afghan origin or with close ties to Afghanistan. This committee will review applications and contact candidates in late November regarding their scholarship decision.

 Application to the Geneva Graduate Institute

The Steering Committee candidate must then apply to the Geneva Graduate Institute by January 15 (the late round deadline does not apply here). An English proficiency certificate and two academic references are required at this stage.

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