Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship for Afghan Women to Study in Switzerland
Opportunity category: Scholarships
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Education mode: In-person,
Application deadline: 2024-11-01
Details
This scholarship offers Afghan women the chance to pursue a master's degree at the Graduate Institute of Geneva in Switzerland. Due to educational restrictions in Afghanistan, the program focuses on empowering Afghan women to achieve higher education abroad in the fields of international relations and development.
Key Details:
- Eligibility: Afghan women with a bachelor's degree, fulfilling the Geneva Graduate Institute's admission criteria and language requirements (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, or CEFR qualifications).
- Field of Study: Various fields, including International Law and International Relations.
- Funding: Partially funded with 25,000 Swiss francs annually for two years, plus academic and financial reporting requirements.
- Additional Costs: Tuition fees for non-residents are around CHF 8000/year, with living costs between CHF 1460-2700/month.
How to Apply:
Applicants must follow two steps:
- Apply for the scholarship via the Steering Committee of the Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship.
- Apply for one of the master's programs at the Graduate Institute of Geneva after securing the scholarship.
Required documents include a motivation letter, CV, academic transcripts, and two academic references.
For more details, visit the Graduate Institute of Geneva website or contact them at directionetudes@graduateinstitute.ch.