Deadline: 8 September 2013
Open to: students all over Asia
Scholarship: full scholarship including all tuition fees, the language-training module, academic materials, air travel, living expenses and basic insurance
Description
The Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship (APS), a Dual Campus Master of Arts Programme, is a shared initiative of The The Nippon Foundation, the UN Mandated University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the programme is to train young Asian professionals to become peace building practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in their organizations.
This 18 – 21 month intensive academic programme begins in March 2013 and is accomplished in five terms:
1. Language training at AdMU in the Philippines (6 months for candidates with intermediate English, 3 months for candidates with advanced English);
2. MA coursework at the UPEACE Campus in Costa Rica, 11 specialisations available:
- Environmental Security and Peace
- Environmental Security and Peace – Specialization in Climate Change and Security
- Gender and Peace Building
- International Law and Human Rights
- International Law and the Settlement of Disputes
- International Peace Studies
- Media, Peace and Conflict Studies
- Natural Resources and Peace
- Peace Education
- Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development or
- Sustainable Urban Governance
3. Specialised Asia-focused coursework at the AdMU campus in the Philippines;
4. The implementation of an 8-week field project;
5. The implementation of a 6-week field project.
Students will continue their studies in one of the Specialised MA Programmes offered by UPEACE.
Eligibility
Applications are accepted from students all over Asia, with preference given to students who:
- Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field;
- Have Bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution;
- Demonstrate a compelling desire to work on issues related to peace and conflict;
- Demonstrate a commitment to learning in an international and multi-cultural environment.
- Are from countries where English is not widely spoken, particularly Japan, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Scholarship
Thirty admitted applicants will be granted a full scholarship, provided by The Nippon Foundation. This includes: all tuition fees, the language-training module, academic materials, air travel, living expenses and basic insurance during the period of studies.
Application
Applicants must submit the following documents by 8 September 2013:
- Fill out the on-line application form here
- Upload a PDF copy of all the following materials:
- Official Undergraduate Transcript (Original or certified true copy)
- Official BA Degree (certified copy by the University Registrar)
- Curriculum Vitae or Résumé
- Two statements of purpose, one for each of the two MA Programmes of your choice
- English Proficiency Scores Report
- Copy of Passport
- 6 Passport Sized Pictures
- 2 Recommendation Letters (signed by the respective references)
Detailed instructions for preparing the application are available here. For further information about the scholarships please visit the official website.
