• Afghanistan
• Azerbaijan
• Belarus
• Cambodia
• Congo
• Congo
• Egypt
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eritrea
• Ethiopia
• Laos
• Libya
• Myanmar
• Southern Sudan
• Sudan
• Syrian Arab Republic
• Tajikistan
• Turkmenistan
• Uzbekistan

Deadline: May 15, 2025

Comments: Course starts Aug/Sept

• Communications
• Economics
• Education
• Environmental Sciences
• Gender Studies
• Law
• Natural Sciences
• Political Science & International Relations
• Public Health
• Social Work

Finaid max:  

Quota: Not specified.

CSLA grantees will receive financial and administrative support for the following: pre-academic preparation via summer schools; program-related travel; tuition and mandatory university fees; monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses; accident and sickness insurance during the program; funds for educational materials and professional development; attendance at a regional Scholarship Programs conference; accommodations during the application process and the duration of the grant for applicants with disabilities.

CSLA grantees will receive financial and administrative support for the following: pre-academic preparation via summer schools; program-related travel; tuition and mandatory university fees; monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses; accident and sickness insurance during the program; funds for educational materials and professional development; attendance at a regional Scholarship Programs conference; accommodations during the application process and the duration of the grant for applicants with disabilities.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of an eligible country
• Demonstrate maturity, flexibility, and civil society leadership potential
• Have a bachelor’s degree awarded before 15 May and an excellent academic record
• Demonstrate professional experience in a relevant area
• 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 and start their degree program in August or September
• Be able to receive and maintain a visa or study permit as required by the host country
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to return to their home country or region to continue supporting open society development