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Disability Rights program at Open Society Institute in USA, 2020

  • 4 years ago

Scholarship Summary

Scholarship Description

Applicants are invited to apply for the Disability Rights program funded by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The program provides yearlong awards for master’s degree study for law degrees.

The program’s objective is to provide disability rights advocates, lawyers, and educators with the necessary expertise to develop new legislation, jurisprudence, policy, research, and scholarship to harness the innovations and opportunities.

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Scholarship Benefits

The fellowship provides:

  • Tuition and mandatory university fees;
  • Monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses;
  • Program-related travel;
  • Accident and health insurance during the program;
  • Funds for educational materials and professional development;
  • All costs associated with the pre-academic summer program and an annual conference;
  • Support for students with disabilities to obtain reasonable accommodations necessary for participating in the program of study.

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Applicants from Ethiopia, Lesotho, Sudan, South Sudan, Czech Republic, Georgia, or Ukraine are eligible to apply for the opportunity .
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The sponsorship will be awarded to disability rights advocates, lawyers, and educators.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the candidates must meet all the following criteria:
  • Have work experience in the legal profession or advocacy focusing on human/disability rights.
  • Have an excellent academic record with a bachelor of laws (LLB; in exceptional circumstances, those without an LLB but with substantial relevant experience may be considered)—a degree must be awarded by the application deadline.
  • Have demonstrated leadership in the field of disability rights.
  • Be able to receive and maintain a visa or study permit required by host country.
  • Demonstrate a clear commitment to return to home country to contribute to advancing the inclusion and full participation of persons with disabilities in their communities.

Others

Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English or French and able to meet university designated minimum scores on standardized language tests

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • When is the deadline of Disability Rights program at Open Society Institute in USA, 2020?

    The deadline of Disability Rights program at Open Society Institute in USA, 2020 is 06 January 2020.

  • For which degree is Disability Rights program at Open Society Institute in USA, 2020 offered for?

    Disability Rights program at Open Society Institute in USA, 2020 is offered to Masters degree.

  • For which field is Disability Rights program at Open Society Institute in USA, 2020 offered for?

    Disability Rights program at Open Society Institute in USA, 2020 is offered for Subject Offered by University

  • Who can apply for Disability Rights program at Open Society Institute in USA, 2020?

    Disability Rights program at Open Society Institute in USA, 2020 is open for: All

  • Who is offering Disability Rights program at Open Society Institute in USA, 2020?

    The Disability Rights program at Open Society Institute in USA, 2020 is offered by: Open Society Institute

  • What is the funding covered in Disability Rights program at Open Society Institute in USA, 2020?

    The Disability Rights program at Open Society Institute in USA, 2020 covers Fully Funded Scholarships

  • Where can Disability Rights program at Open Society Institute in USA, 2020 be taken at?

    The Disability Rights program at Open Society Institute in USA, 2020 can be taken at: United States of America