Civil Society Leadership Awards
Scholarship Announcement
Deadline: See University Information for specific application process & deadlines
Introduction
The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) provides fully funded master’s level scholarships at a network of universities across Asia, Europe, and North America. These awards support one to two year graduate programs in the following fields (see university appendix for specific academic programs):
Development Studies
Public Health & Health Management
Education Management & Leadership
Law & Human Rights
Public Policy & Administration
Environment & Resource Management
Social Work & Social Policy
Politics, Economics & International Studies
Select Humanities & Social Sciences
CSLA does not provide funding for foreign language teaching degrees, business administration, physical sciences, engineering, or medical degrees.
Purpose
The program aims to support individuals who demonstrate both academic and professional excellence and have potential to become civil society leaders in their home communities.
Eligible Countries
• Azerbaijan
• Belarus
• Cambodia
• Egypt
• Ethiopia
• Laos
• South Sudan
• Sudan
• Syria
• Turkmenistan
• Uzbekistan
Award Structure
CSLA is a fully funded scholarship for Master’s level study. Successful applicants will receive the following support:
Tuition and mandatory university fees
Monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses
Program-related travel
Accident and sickness insurance during the program
Funds for educational materials and professional development
All costs associated with an annual student conference
Possible internship support
Pre-university writing program in July or August that prepares finalist for the rigors of graduate level academic study
The scholarship does NOT provide funding for dependent family members.
Application Process
Applicants should submit a graduate degree application directly to one or more of the host university program(s) below. Graduate applications must be submitted prior to each university’s application deadline.
Applicants are welcome to apply to more than one university listed below. Applications to universities not listed are not eligible for this award.
After submitting a graduate application to a host university, applicants should register with CSLA directly at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Z5ZXJB9.
Applications will be reviewed by the university and representatives of CSLA.
Applicants will be notified of the following: a) admitted to the university with CSLA funding; b) admitted to the university without CSLA funding; c) not admitted to the university and therefore not eligible for CSLA funding.
Selection Process
Criteria for selection will include academic merit and potential for contributing to the development of civil society in the countries listed. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants should apply for admission to each university of interest by the deadline posted for that institution. Those candidates shortlisted for admission may be interviewed online or in person by a selection committee, and may be asked to provide additional essays regarding their career goals.
Partner Universities, Academic Programs & Application Deadlines
Interested applicants should first familiarize themselves with the programs of study they wish to pursue at the host universities listed below. CSLA will only consider funding for students who apply for full-time study.
Asian Universities
The University of Hong Kong – Hong Kong S.A.R, China
Master of Journalism (MJ)
Application Deadline: 31 January 2014
Program Information: http://jmsc.hku.hk/2009/11/mj-pdipj-curriculum/#mjreq
Application Information: http://jmsc.hku.hk/2014/01/learn-mj/
Master of Education (MEd)
Application Deadline: 28 February 2014
Program Information: http://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/med/
Application Information: http://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/med/
Only applicants to the following MEd specializations will be considered: Comparative and Global Studies in Education and Development; Curriculum Studies; Designing Powerful Learning Environments; Early Childhood Education; Educational Administration and Management; Guidance and Counselling; Higher Education; Generalist Strand-Educational Studies
Master of Law in Human Rights (LLM-HR)
Application Deadline: 28 February 2014
Program Information: http://www.law.hku.hk/postgrad/llmadr/
Application Information: http://www.law.hku.hk/postgrad/llmadr/
TERI University – New Delhi, India
MA Sustainable Development Practice;
MA Public Policy and Sustainable Development;
MSc Climate Change and Policy;
MSc Environmental Studies and Resource Management
Application Deadline: Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Program Information: http://www.teriuniversity.ac.in/program
Application Information: http://www.teriuniversity.ac.in/admissions-teri-university
European Universities
University of Cambridge – Cambridge, UK
Master’s Degrees in Various CSLA Eligible Fields (see Introduction above)
Application Deadline: Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Program Information: http://www.study.cam.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/?ucam-ref=global-header
Application Information: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/students/gradadmissions/prospec/ & http://www.cam.ac.uk/international-students
University of Durham – Durham, UK
Department of Geography – Master’s Degree in Environmental Hazards, Risk and Security
Application Deadline: Rolling deadlines, apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Program Information: https://www.dur.ac.uk/geography/postgraduate/riskmasters/
Application Information: https://www.dur.ac.uk/geography/postgraduate/riskmasters/how_to_apply/
Department of Anthropology – Master’s Degree in Sustainability, Culture and Development
Application Deadline: Rolling deadlines, apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Program Information: https://www.dur.ac.uk/anthropology/postgraduatestudy/taughtprogrammes/sustainability/
Application Information: https://www.dur.ac.uk/anthropology/postgraduatestudy/howtoapply/
Durham Global Security Institute – Master’s Degree in Defense, Development and Diplomacy
Application Deadline: Rolling deadlines, apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Program Information: https://www.dur.ac.uk/anthropology/postgraduatestudy/taughtprogrammes/sustainability/
Application Information: https://www.dur.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/
University of Essex – Colchester, UK
MA Theory and Practice of Human Rights
Program Information: http://www.essex.ac.uk/coursefinder/course_details.aspx?course=MA++L3MV12
MA Human Rights and Cultural Diversity
Program Information: http://www.essex.ac.uk/coursefinder/course_details.aspx?course=MA++M90112
LLM in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Program Information: http://www.essex.ac.uk/coursefinder/course_details.aspx?course=LLM+M10512
Essex School of Law - LLM in International Human Rights Law
Program Information: http://www.essex.ac.uk/coursefinder/course_details.aspx?course=LLM+M10112
Application Deadline: Rolling deadlines, apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Application Information: https://www.essex.ac.uk/pgapply/enter.aspx
University of Nottingham – Nottingham, UK
UK Campus – Master’s Degrees in Various CSLA Eligible Fields within Nottingham Developing Solutions Scheme with particular focus on Food Security, Health and Technology, Public Health, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development (see Introduction above)
Application Deadline: Graduate Application Submission Recommended by early March, Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Program Information: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/internationaloffice/developing-solutions/index.aspx
Application Information: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/students/gradadmissions/prospec/ & http://www.cam.ac.uk/international-students
University of St Andrews – St Andrews, Scotland, UK
Master of Letters in Peace and Conflict Studies
Master of Letters in Sustainable Development and Resource Management
Master of Letters in International Security Studies
Masters of Letters in Middle East and Central Asian Security Studies
Application Deadline: March 31, apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Program Information: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/intrel/pg/
Application Information: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/intrel/prospectivestudents/postgraduate/
Sciences Po – Paris, France
Master’s in Various CSLA Eligible Fields (see Introduction above)
Application Deadline: 3 April 2014, apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Program Information: http://master.sciences-po.fr/en/node/14
Application Information: http://www.sciencespo.fr/admissions/en/graduate-international-admissions
Catholic University of Lyon – Lyon, France
Master’s in Various CSLA Eligible Fields (see Introduction above)
Application Deadline: Rolling Deadlines, apply by March 1 for CSL Consideration
Program Information: http://www.univ-catholyon.fr/information-sur/formations/
Application Information: http://www.univ-catholyon.fr/information-sur/formations/
University of Strasbourg – Strasbourg, France
Master’s in International Relations
Application Deadline: Rolling Deadlines, apply by March 1 for CSL Consideration
Program Information: http://itiri.unistra.fr/calendrier-20132014/ & http://itiri.unistra.fr/masters-relations-internationales/presentation-generale-des-diplomes/
Application Information: http://itiri.unistra.fr/masters-relations-internationales/presentation-generale-des-diplomes/
Graduate School of Social Research – Warsaw, Poland
Master’s in Society and Politics
Master in Economy and Society
Master in Culture, Media, and Society
Application Deadline: Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Program and Application information: http://www.css.edu.pl/css/admission_en.php#deadlines
Riga Graduate School of Law – Latvia
Application Deadline: Apply by March 17 for CSLA Consideration
Program and Application information: http://www.rgsl.edu.lv/en/news-and-events/572/apply-for-studies-at-rgsl-before-17-march-and-win-a-tuition-fee-waiver
Maastricht University – Maastricht, Netherlands
MA Globalisation and Development Studies
MA European Studies / European Public Affairs / European Studies on Science, Society and Technology
MA Politics and Society
Application Deadline: Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Program Information: http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Main/ProspectiveStudents/MastersProgrammes.htm
Application Information: http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Main/ProspectiveStudents/MastersProgrammes/Admissions.htm
North American Universities
American University – Washington, D.C., USA
Washington College of Law – Master of Laws (LLM)
Application Deadline: Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Program Information: http://www.wcl.american.edu/ilsp/
Application Information: http://www.wcl.american.edu/ilsp/llmapplication.cfm
College of Arts and Sciences – Master’s in Various CSLA Eligible Fields (see Introduction above)
Application Deadline: Rolling Deadline, Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Program Information:http://www.american.edu/cas/admissions/programs.cfm#masters
Application Information: http://www.american.edu/cas/admissions/apply.cfm
Brandeis University, The Heller School for Social Policy & Management – Boston, MA, USA
Master’s in Various CSLA Eligible Fields (see Introduction above)
Application Deadline: Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Program Information: http://heller.brandeis.edu/admissions/admissions/index.html
Application Information: http://heller.brandeis.edu/admissions/admissions/requirements.html
Columbia University School of Social Work – New York, NY, USA
Master of Science in Social Work
Application Deadline: Apply by March 1 for CSLA
Program Information: http://socialwork.columbia.edu/
Syracuse University – Syracuse, NY, USA
School of Education
Application Deadline: Rolling Deadlines, See Specific Degree Program for Details, Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Program Information: http://soeweb.syr.edu/future/degree_programs/masters_degrees.aspx
Application Information: http://soeweb.syr.edu/future/admissions/graduate/default.aspx
Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs
Application Deadline: Rolling Deadlines, See Specific Degree Program for Details, Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Program Information: http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/deans.aspx?id=345
Application Information: http://www.syr.edu/gradschool/em/future_howtoapply.html
College of Law (LLM Program for International Students)
Application Deadline: Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Program Information: http://www.law.syr.edu/academics/academic-programs/llm-program-landing.aspx
Application Information: http://law.syr.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/llm-admissions/llm-program-overview.aspx
Washington University, Brown School – St. Louis, MO, USA
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Application Deadline: Rolling Deadline, Apply by March 1 for CSLA Consideration
Program Information: http://brownschool.wustl.edu/Pages/Home.aspx
Application Information: http://brownschool.wustl.edu/Admissions/Pages/apply.aspx