The Lane Kirkland Scholarships are here! The Program is addressed to young leaders with higher education who are interested in the development of democracy, economy and civil society in their countries and in the region. The Program is realized in the form of a two-semester project course with Polish universities and at leat 2-week professional internships with public or private institutions.
The candidates who are planning to return to their countries of origin after the scholarship program for the purpose of implementing the newly acquired knowledge therein are welcome to submit their applications.
Location of Study: Poland
Scholarship Type: Full scholarship
Faculty of study:
FIELDS:
- Economics and management
- Administration / management (business, NGO, culture, environmental protection, health care, education)
- Public administration (government and local government)
- Law
- Social science (social psychology, sociology)
- Political science and international relations
- Journalism
- Development policy
Level of Study: Postgraduate
Scholarship Value
Monthly stipend paid to Kirkland grantees in Polish currency: about 1800 PLN. In addition, the scholarship covers the following costs: university fees; accommodation; insurance; one return ticket to Poland; public transportation tickets; visas; purchase of materials and teaching aids
Eligibility
Citizenship and permanent residence in one of the targeted countries (holders of permanent residence card in Poland are ineligible)
Master’s degree
Up to 35 years of age (in special cases up to 40)
Professional experience of at least 2 years
Polish language proficiency adequate to effectively attend lectures and seminars as well as to prepare a diploma project. During the interview candidates are required to speak Polish at least at the B1 level.
An option to study in English is possible for candidates only from outside Ukraine and Belarus (obligatory is B1 level of English) who select a specific study program with English as the language of instruction (in such cases, at least A1 level of Polish is required).
How to Apply
The application form is available at:http://www.kirkland.edu.pl/en/appform
Application forms should be filled out on-line. APPLICATION FORM
After the on-line application is completed, the system will generate a confirmation document that needs to be printed. The signed document should then be sent to the Program Office by regular mail with the candidate’s current photograph attached thereto. (Address: Al. Jerozolimskie 133, m. 56, 02-304 Warsaw, Poland).
The letters of satisfaction and copies of diploma should be scanned and sent to:kirkland@kirkland.edu.pl
Deadline
March 1, 2017