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The United Nations mandated University for Peace (UPEACE) invites applications for full-tuition fellowships for students starting a master’s program in the academic year 2013-2014. The scholarships are open to students from all countries. The students chosen for this fellowship will be asked, as an academic requirement, to collaborate within the University in different tasks for three hours a day. The tasks will vary and will be assigned according to the qualifications and interests of the student.

Department of Gender and Peace Education

1. MA in Gender and Peace Building
2. MA in Peace Education

Department of International Law and Human Rights

1. MA in International Law and Human Rights
2. MA in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes

Department of Peace and Conflict Studies

1. MA in International Peace Studies
2. MA in Media Peace and Conflict Studies

Department of Environment, Peace and Security

1. MA in Natural Resources and Peace
2. MA in Environmental Security and Peace
3. MA in Environmental Security and Peace with specialization in Climate Change

Office of the Vice Rector MA programs

1. MA in Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development
2. MA in Sustainable Urban Governance and Peace

Worth of UPEACE Scholarships:

• There are 10 full-waiver of tuition fees for selected students
• The students would only need to cover:
  • Travel expenses
  • Living expenses
  • Graduation, transportation (campus commute) and student temporary residence fees and government fees

How to Apply

• You have to fulfill the general requirement for admission (see link below)
• Then complete the scholarship form online through their website. You will be expected to upload scanned copies of your qualification as well as a statement of purpose.
• Required supporting documents to be uploaded:
  1. English Proficiency Test Scores Report (TOEFL, IELTS)
  2. Statement of Purpose
  3. Letters of Recommendation
  4. Official Undergraduate Transcripts and Copy of Diploma
  5. Curriculum Vitae or Résumé
  6. Financial Form
  7. Copy of Passport
  8. Passport size photo

Deadline: July 31, 2013

For a link to admission requirements and online application, click UPEACE here