USA,Hungary,Middle East:Middle East Rule of Law Master’s Scholarship for Middle East Students

The Middle East Rule of Law Masters Scholarships Program (MEROL) offers fellowships for graduate students for academic year 2013/14. Study subjects include law (LLM), public policy/public administration, media/communications studies, gender/women’s studies, and social work. The fellowship program supports Middle Eastern students from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria and Palestine who demonstrate both academic excellence and strong leadership potential. Applicants have the opportunity to pursue their Master’s degrees at top-ranked universities in the USA, Hungary and the Middle East. The fellowship provides tuition and other mandatory university fees. Fellowship application deadline is February 14, 2013.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to learn law (LLM), public policy/public administration, media/communications studies, gender/women’s studies, and social work.
Course Level : This scholarship is for pursuing Masters degree level.
Scholarship Provider : Open Society Foundations and host partner universities
Scholarship can be taken at : USA, Hungary and the Middle East

Eligibility:
•be legal residents of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria, or Palestine (West Bank or Gaza, including East Jerusalem) at the time of the application
•demonstrate an excellent academic record and have an advanced degree (Minimum: Bachelor’s)
•display impressive civil society leadership potential
•have strong English language ability, which will be tested through tests and interviews (Minimum TOEFL score: 480)
•be able to begin the program in August or September 2013
•be able to receive and maintain a U.S. J-1 visa (for students placed in the U.S.) or a Hungarian visa (for students placed at the Central European University in Budapest)
•participate in an intensive academic writing program in summer 2013 prior to departure to US
•commit to returning to their home country upon degree completion

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria, or Palestine (West Bank or Gaza, including East Jerusalem) can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Middle East Rule of Law Masters Scholarships Program (MEROL) offers fellowships for graduate study leading to masters degrees. Eligible fields include law (LLM), public policy/public administration, media/communications studies, gender/women’s studies, and social work. The program aims to assist in the creation of a critical mass of reform-minded professionals in the Middle East working in fields crucial to the development and sustainability of open societies.

What does it cover? Tuition and mandatory university fees
- Monthly stipend for room, board, and living expenses
- Transportation to/from the U.S. or Hungary
- Accident and sickness insurance during program
- Funds for educational materials
- Funds for professional development
- Funds for an intensive academic writing program before starting at host universities

Selection Criteria: Academic excellence, professional aptitude, leadership potential in the field of specialization, and proven commitment to open society values

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till February 14, 2013.