Transparency International Summer School on Integrity, Lithuania

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Deadline: 1 May 2013
Open to: university student leaders from across the region with good knowledge in English
Venue: Vilnius, Lithuania from 8 to 14 of July

The Transparency International Summer School on Integrity 2013 will take place on 08-14 of July in Vilnius, Lithuania.  The intensive anti-corruption training for future leaders aims to provide student leaders from across the region with an opportunity to learn first-hand from professionals working in the anti-corruption field. The School seeks to provide students with a peer-to-peer learning and integrity-building platform that links international experience with transparency and integrity to the current situation in post-communist countries and beyond. Participants of the Transparency International Summer School on Integrity  learn about the causes of corruption and practical ways in which societies can become more transparent and accountable. The School staff offer students state-of-the-art professional guidance and compelling case studies showing long-term sustainability through transparent and integrity. Led by leading anti-corruption professionals, the School seeks to create an environment that brings discussions about transparency and integrity from a high public policy level into the classroom and the everyday life of students. University students earn 6 ECTS credits upon successful completion of the course. The language of instruction is English.

The TI Summer School consists of three teaching modules covering the public sector, the private sector and civic empowerment. Each module will include theoretical definitions of corruption as it affects different parts of society, and how anti-corruption tools are used in practice.

  • The public sector module covers abuse of office, nepotism, public procurement and accountability mechanisms for public institutions.
  • The private sector module focuses on international anti-corruption mechanisms, corporate reporting standards, media accountability, and corruption in different industry sectors.
  • The civic empowerment module addresses the role of citizens in monitoring the activities of the state and explores ways in which people can become involved in the public decision-making process, in reporting corruption, and in anti-corruption activities.

Students will be introduced to new online mobilisation methods, falling under the “web 2.0″ rubric, used by organisations such as Sunlight Foundation, My Society and will receive a training on media literacy, i.e. how to critically read and work with news. The programme of the Summer School 2013 is currently being finalized.

Eligibility

University student from across the region with good knowledge in English and leadership skills are welcomed to apply. Students from the following countries can apply for a full scholarship (the full list of eligible countries is to be confirmed by 1 April 2013): Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Egypt, Estonia, Georgia, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, Morocco, Palestine, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Syria and Tunisia.

Scholarships

For 2013 the course participation fee is set at 400 EUR. The fee covers accommodation, meals, study material and extra-curricular activities. Participants are expected to cover their own travel expenses (including visas, insurance, etc.). Students may be granted (partial) tuition fee waivers in exceptional cases.

A limited number of competitive scholarships is available. FULL scholarships COVER transportation, tuition and board expenses. Students seeking a scholarship are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Students may be also offered partial scholarships that cover a part of their expenses.

Students from the following countries can apply for a full scholarship (the full list of eligible countries is to be confirmed by 1 April 2013): Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Egypt, Estonia, Georgia, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, Morocco, Palestine, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Syria and Tunisia.

Application

Applicants wishing to apply shall submit the following documents:

The completed application form with the CV should be sent to admissions@transparencyschool.org. Only fully filled applications will be considered. The copies of the diplomas and letters of recommendations are welcome but not compulsory. The final deadline for the submission of application documents is 1 May 2013.

For further questions regarding the application procedure, fees, scholarships or general enquiries, please contact us at admissions@transparencyschool.org .

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15 thoughts on “Transparency International Summer School on Integrity, Lithuania”

  2. Hello,

    is it possible for more countries to be added on the list for scholarships? I come from Croatia, would like to participate but probably won't be able without scholarship.

    Best

  4. Poslao sam ja upit da li ce da prosire listu zemalja i da eventualno ukljuce i Balkanske zemlje (Hrvatsku,BiH,Srbiju itd) , pa vam javim ovdje kad mi stigne odgovor.

          1. poslao sam upit jos prije 10tak dana, na oficijalnoj stranici nema nazalost nijedna balkanska zemlja osim bugarske…tako da najvjerovatnije i nemamo sanse za apliciranje (Cro,BH,Ser,Slo,CG)

          2. Thank you very much for your interest in Transparency International Summer School on Integrity 2013.

            Unfortunately, we are not in a position to offer scholarships for citizens of the Balkan countries. Our scholarship budget is basket-funded through various donors and it is really their call to determine which countries fall into the scholarship eligible list.

            However, I would advise you to do a small research and look for sponsorship opportunities by yourself. Ask your local anti-corruption organizations, foundations, Universities, local embassies, Rotary Clubs for funding, maybe these institutions could help you out.

            Needless to say, if you manage to find your own funding the admissions committee would be ready to evaluate your application outside the scholarship framework.

    1. Dear Vipul,

      Please first consider the specification provided in the 'eligibility' section of the post. It says that full scholarships are opened for candidates coming from the listed countries and India is not among them.
      Furthermore, you can use the contacts provided for you in our post and direct your question once more to the organizers.

      Best regards,
      Mladiinfo team

  6. Dear Inga,

    Well, as it is written in the post, the opportunity is open to university students. But please contact the organizers (email adress you will find above) and ask them directly to be sure.

    Best regards,
    Mladiinfo team

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