OSLO PEACE SCHOLARSHIP 2011 – PRIO NORWAY
Oslo Peace Scholarship 2011 – Norway
About PRIO:
Founded in 1959, the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) is an independent research institute known for its effective synergy of basic and policy-relevant research. In addition to such research, PRIO conducts graduate training and is engaged in the promotion of peace through conflict resolution, dialogue and reconciliation, public information and policymaking activities. The Institute’s working language is English.
Detail:
The Graduate Studies in International Affairs (GSIA) program in the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, in partnership with the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) and Bjørknes College, offers one scholarship each year for full-time study in the Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies degree program. Tuition fees will be covered by The Australian National University and Bjørknes College; and students will receive some funding towards living costs as a stipend. Please be aware that it may take up to four weeks after arrival in Canberra before you receive your stipend payment. Recipients of the Oslo Piece Scholarhsip should come prepared with their own personal funds to support them for this period.
Eligibility Criteria:
International students, Australian and Norwegian students
Eligible Program(s): Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies
Amount:
* Canberra: A$6,200 – in fortnightly payments
* Oslo: NOK 30,000
Tuition Fee:
* Canberra: A$13,008 (international students) or A$9,000 (Australian or New Zealand students)
* Oslo: NOK 42,000
Application Deadline: Assemble supporting materials:
1. Original or certified copy of complete academic transcript – listing subjects taken and results achieved. (Original and certified English translation where applicable.)
2. Proof of satisfaction of English language requirement (see above for details) if necessary.
3. At least two letters of academic reference with Referee’s Questionnaire forms.
- Hedley Bull Scholarship applicants must submit three letters of academic reference and a written statement making a case for being granted a scholarship.
- Peace and Conflict Studies and Oslo Peace Scholarship applicants must submit three letters of reference two academic and one professional) and a written statement of interest.
4. If you are seeking admission on the basis of a combination of an academic qualification and relevant work experience, you must submit a CV and supporting statement.
Application Deadline:
Application Close: 30 April 2011
Take Up By: 17 June 2011
Oslo Session Commences: 15 August 2011 (tbc)
Oslo Session Ends: 9 December 2011 (tbc)
Canberra Semester Commences: 21 February 2010
Canberra Semester Ends: 30 June 2011
Maximum Duration: 2 sessions/semesters full-time
Contact:
PRIO
PO Box 9229 Grønland
NO-0134 Oslo
Norway
Phone: (+47) 22 54 77 00
Fax: (+47) 22 54 77 01
Email: info@prio.no
Source: http://www.prio.no/
