April 15, 2019

Civil Society Leadership Awards

Application Deadline: May 15, 2019

The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) provide fully-funded scholarships for master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their communities.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• be a citizen of an eligible country;
• demonstrate maturity, flexibility, and civil society leadership potential
• have an earned bachelor’s degree as of May 15, 2019 with an excellent academic record;
• demonstrate professional experience related to your chosen field of study;
• demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction (English, German or French) at a level required for admission by host universities;
• be able to participate in an intensive pre-academic summer school in July or August 2020 and start their degree program in August or September 2020;
• be able to receive and maintain a visa or study permit as required by the host country; and
• demonstrate a clear commitment to their home country or region to strengthen open society development.

Awards for applicants from an eligible country are available in several areas of study, including Communications, Economics, Gender Studies, Law, Public and Social Policy, and more.

For more information about this award, including how to apply, click here.