Deadline: 1 March 2017
The Polish-American Freedom Foundation and the Leaders of Change Foundation is currently inviting candidates from Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, as well as Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyz Republic for the Lane Kirkland Scholarship Program in Poland in the 2017-18 academic years.
The Program is addressed to young leaders, holding MA university degrees, which are determined to be actively involved in the development of democracy, economy and civil society in their countries and the region. The program includes two semesters of study at Polish universities and 2-4 week professional internships in public and 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.
Fields
- Economics and Management
- Administration / Management (i.e. business, NGOs, culture, environment protection and healthcare, education)
- Public Administration (Central and Local Government Administration)
- Law
- Social Sciences (Social Psychology, Sociology)
- Political Science and International Relations
- Development Policy and Humanitarian Aid
Candidates
The 2017/18 Kirkland scholarships are addressed to individuals who represent the following professional groups:
- civil servants, politicians, experts and employees of central and local government institutions
- entrepreneurs, managers
- leaders of non-governmental organizations, animators in culture and civic activity
- academic teachers, researchers
- journalists
Eligibility Criteria
- 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)
- At least 2 years of professional experience
- 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
- Application forms should be filled on-line. After the on-line application is completed, the system will generate a confirmation document. The candidate is required to print out the document, sign it and send it to the Program Office by regular post with a photo of the candidate attached.
- Two letters of reference and copy of diploma should be scanned and send by e-mailed at the address given on the website.
Eligible Countries: Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyz Republic
For more information, please visit The Lane Kirkland Scholarship Program.