Civil Society Leadership Awards for International Students

Masters / MS Scholarships

Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students

2021 / 2022 Scholarships in Any Country

Civil Society Leadership Awards 2021

Open Society Foundations is offering Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) scholarships for international students all over the world. These scholarships are offered for those students who want to pursue their masters /MS degree program in different universities of any country under the CSLA program. CSLA supporting those students who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their communities.

Field of Study / Subjects

Applicants can choose these fields for their Masters program:

• Communications and Media
• Culture
• History
• Society
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Education Management and Leadership
• Environment and Natural Resource Management
• Human Rights and/or Gender Studies
• Law (including human rights law)
• Politics and International Studies
• Public Health Policy and Health Management
• Public Policy and Administration
• Social Work and Social Policy

Other latest Scholarships in Any Country are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over the World.

Number of Scholarships

Many numbers of awards are offered under the CSLA program by the Open Society Foundations

Duration of Scholarship

Standard duration for Masters Degree program under CSLA program

Scholarship Description / Details

CSLA provides many grants for the applicants, these following benefits under the CSLA program:

• Tuition fees and mandatory university fees
• Monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses
• Program-related travel
• Accident and sickness insurance
• Educational materials and professional development funds
• All costs associated with an annual student conference
• Internship support

Eligible Countries

The CSLA 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

Eligibility Criteria

In to be considered for CSLA program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be a citizen of an eligible country
• Must have bachelor’s degree with excellent academic records
• Applicants have proficiency in the language of English or French
• Must be able to receive and maintain a visa or study permit as required by the host country

Ineligible applicants:

• Funding for applicants from any country that are not mentioned in the eligible countries list
• Funding for not foreign language teaching degrees, business administration, physical sciences, engineering, or medical degrees
• Funding for not courses or universities not listed in the full guidelines
• Funding for not dependent family members
• Funding for not individuals receiving other Open Society funds
• Funding for not employees of Open Society Foundations

How to Apply / Download Scholarship Form / Documents Required

Applicants can apply for this scholarships, should following some steps:

• Applicants must complete and submit an online or paper CSLA application in English
• Online Application
• Paper Application
• Attach all necessary documents with the application
• Complete application submit to: csla@infoscholar.org

Contact us:

• Open Society Foundations
• Open Society Scholarship Programs
• 224 West 57th Street
• New York, NY
• 10019, USA
• Email: csla@infoscholar.org
•                OR
• Scholarship Programs
• Millbank Tower, 7th Floor
• 21-24 Millbank, London
• SW1P 4QP, UK

Last Date to Apply / Deadline: 15^th July (annual)

Official Website: Visit official website

https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/civil-society-leadership-award-20160708