Disability Rights Scholarship Program - Eligibility
Last date 2nd November 2015
Activities:
Physically & Mentally Challenged
Eligibility Criteria The competition is merit-based and open to those meeting the following criteria:
- be a citizen and legal resident of Argentina, China, Colombia, Malawi, Mexico, Mozambique, Peru, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, or Zambia at the time of application
- have work experience in the legal profession or advocacy focusing on human/disability rights and/or work in education with a demonstrated interest in advancing inclusive education
- have an excellent academic record with a bachelor of laws (LLB; in exceptional circumstances, those without a LLB but with substantial relevant experience may be considered); for inclusive education, a degree in teaching, public administration/policy, anthropology, social work, psychology, or related field
- have demonstrated leadership in the field of disability rights or education
- be proficient in spoken and written English or French and able to meet university-designated minimum scores on standardized language tests
- be able to participate in an intensive academic writing program in summer 2016
- be able to begin the graduate program in August or September 2016
- be able to receive and maintain visa or study permit required by host country
- demonstate a clear commitment to return to home country to advance the inclusion and full participation of persons with disabilities in their communities, or to aid ongoing disability rights work
The program does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Candidates with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Ineligibility Criteria Employees of the Open Society Foundations and employees of local administering organizations (and their immediate family members) who are directly involved in the administration of scholarships are not eligible, nor are individuals receiving other Open Society Foundations–funded support during the fellowship period.
Dwnload Guidelines Residents of Malawi, Mozambique, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, or Zambia Centre for Human Rights (c/o Mr. Jehoshaphat Njau) Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria Pretoria, 002, SOUTH AFRICA Tel: +27 (0) 12 420 3587 Email: jehoshaphat.njau@up.ac.za
Residents of Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, or Peru Prof. Francisco Bariffi Centro de Investigación y Docencia en Derechos Humanos Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata Calle 25 de Mayo 2855. 8º piso Mar del Plata, CP 7600, ARGENTINA Tel-Fax: +54-223-491-1376 Email: redcdpd@gmail.com Website: redcdpd.net
Residents of China Wing Mai Sang Open Society Foundations Scholarship Programs 224 W. 57th St. New York, NY 10019 USA Tel: +1-212-548-0379 Email: wingmai.sang@opensocietyfoundations.org
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