The competition for the Civil Society Leadership Programs 2019 – 2020/ OSF is open

Awards are available to citizens of the following countries: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cambodia, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Laos, Libya, Myanmar/Burma, Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria*, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Awards are available for study in the following areas: Communications, Journalism & Media, Culture, History & Society, Development Studies, Economics, Education Management & Leadership, Environment & Natural Resource Management, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Law (including Human Rights law), Politics & International Studies, Public Health Policy & Health Management, Public Policy & Administration, Social Work & Social Policy

Completing an Application

Interested applicants must complete an online or paper CSLA application and submit along with supporting documentation to be considered for CSLA support.

Online Application

All candidates are strongly encouraged to apply online if possible using Submittable, an online platform. To apply online, please register on Submittable and then follow instructions.

Paper Application

Paper applications may be accessed here. Please download the application form in Word before completing or printing, and review the accompanying materials before submitting your application.    

Do not hesitate to contact if you have any questions or concerns: https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/civil-society-leadership-award

Eligibility

Interested applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrate maturity, flexibility and civil society leadership potential;
• Have an earned bachelor's degree as of May 15, 2018 with an excellent academic record;
• Demonstrate professional experience related to your chosen field of study;
• Demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction (English, German or French) at a level required for admission by host universities;
• Be able to participate in an intensive pre-academic summer school in July or August 2019 and start their degree program in August or September 2019;
• Be able to receive and maintain a visa or study permit as required by the host country; and
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to their home country or region in supporting open society development.

Open Society Foundations/  CSLA program