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The Graduate Institute, Geneva
Refugee Scholarship
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Deeply concerned by the magnitude of the migratory crisis and the fate of tens of thousands of people in war zones who are seeking refuge in places such as Switzerland, the Graduate Institute has decided to support refugees in Switzerland holding a B or F permit and wishing to pursue their studies by offering them a full annual scholarship amounting to CHF 20,000 to cover living expenses, with the possibility of a tuition fee reduction depending on the candidate’s financial means.
Criteria
- Applicants should have been granted a Swiss Refugee status (Permit B) or have a Provisional Admission for Foreigners status (Permit F)
- Applicants must provide a letter from the Swiss Government confirming refugee status or provisional admission in Switzerland
- Applicants must be resident in Switzerland
- Applicants must be accepted into one of the study programmes at the Institute
- Only new students may apply: those already enrolled are not eligible to apply
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Details at a glance
SwitzerlandUntil January 15, 2021Doctoral or PhD, Master'sFull scholarship for the full period of studies0There is no age limitUSD -
Requirements
Targeted nationalitiesAllTargeted Country of AsylumSwitzerlandAccepted status documentationRefugee certificate, Swiss Refugee status (Permit B) or a Provisional Admission for Foreigners status (Permit F). Applicants must also provide a letter from the Swiss Government confirming refugee status or provisional admission in Switzerland.Language of InstructionEnglish, FrenchWhich certificate do you require to prove the required language proficiency?Candidates must meet the Institute’s language requirements -
More details about this opportunity
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Duration of support providedFor the duration of studies
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What is covered in this programTuitionLiving expenses, with the possibility of a tuition fee reduction depending on the candidate’s financial means
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Is the student allowed to work while studying?Not applicable/Not specified
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Application periodSpecific date (annual opportunity)
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For further questions contact the scholarship provider
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Additional note
The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is an institution of research and higher education dedicated to the study of world affairs, with a particular emphasis on the cross-cutting fields of international relations and development issues.
Through our core activities, we aim to promote international cooperation and make a contribution to the progress of developing societies. More broadly, we endeavour to develop creative thinking on the major challenges of our time, foster global responsibility and advance respect for diversity.
We are a cosmopolitan community located in the heart of Geneva, an international city and a centre of global governance. By intensely engaging with international organisations, NGO’s, governments and multinational companies, we participate in global discussions and prepare future policy-makers to lead tomorrow’s world.
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