We are pleased to announce the
availability of scholarships for 6 competent African international students who
would like to pursue the 3-year Honors
Bachelor’s degree in Peace-Building and Development (See the programme description attached).The selected applicant
will be requested to join the program from the new academic year that will
start in mid-October, 2023.
This scholarship programme aims
to provide young people from African countries, especially but not limited to
those in the Great Lakes Region, with high quality training in peace-building
and development, thereby fostering a network of peace-builders across national
boundaries.
The recipient of the
scholarship will be
exempted from payment of annual registration and tuition fees for 3 years as well as
internship and dissertation fees, and also be entitled to basic health
insurance coverage. Travel and living
costs in Huye must be covered by the student or his/her own sponsor rather than
PIASS. Estimated minimum on-campus living costs for
one academic year are approximately USD 500
for a student.
Application
requirements
The successful applicants must:
v be not more than 30 years of age
v have
completed high school education with at least two principal passes or
equivalent results
v demonstrate
a proven track record of engaging in peace and development related activities
The
applicant is required to submit all the following documents compiled in
one PDF document:
v
Filled PIASS application form (Please request [email protected] to send you
an application form. Application fees are not required.)
v
Notarized copy of national examination certificate
v
Copies of secondary school transcripts (the last
3 years)
v
Copies of other training certificates/diplomas
(if any)
v
Copy of passport or National ID
v
Letter of motivation written in English by the
applicant him/herself
v
Two recommendation letters written in English or
French
Application
deadline: August 20, 2023
The application and any inquiry should be emailed to [email protected] and [email protected]
Sincerely yours,