2013-10-03

Call for Applications Scholarship for the Master of Arts in Politics and Security Programme (Central Asia) 2014-2015

The OSCE Academy in Bishkek invites applications for the Master of Arts in Politics and Security Programme (Central Asia) 2014-2015. The Programme offers advanced courses in political science, international relations and a range of applied disciplines in comprehensive security and conflict prevention and resolution with a focus on Central Asia.  The MA programme is supported by the OSCE and a number of OSCE participating states and partner institutions. The coursework starts on 1 September 2014 and finishes on 30 September 2015.


Deadline: 5 APRIL, 2014

Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the following admission criteria:

- Successful completion of an academic degree of higher education (BA degree, Diploma) in  Political Science, IR and other related fields, or enrollment in the final year of an undergraduate degree;? Excellent knowledge of English;
- Applicants should be not be older than 32 on 1 September 2014;
- Citizenship of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan;
- Applicants from other OSCE participating states can be accepted for the programme, but on a limited basis only.

Financing:
The OSCE Academy in Bishkek covers:

- Round trip travel expenses within Central Asia;
- Monthly stipend of EUR 180 per month;
- Housing allowance of EUR 95 for non-residents of Bishkek;
- Health insurance (Citizens of Kyrgyzstan are not eligible for insurance);
- Child allowance of EUR 15 per child (Medical insurance, transportation and visa costs are NOT provided for spouses and children)


Interested candidates should submit completed application form (available online: http://www.osce-academy.net/en/masters/politics-and-security/prospectivestudents/callMA/ ) and scanned copies of diplomas and transcripts to
master@osce-academy.net

Best qualified candidates only will be contacted for written tests and interviews.


For further information, please also contact the “OSCE Academy in Bishkek”
by phone: +996 (312) 54-12-00
or email: master@osce-academy.net
or visit:  http://www.osce-academy.net/en/masters/politics-and-security/prospectivestudents/