Education Level: Master, Country: Spain

Are you interested in doing postgraduate studies at the master level with a focus on conflict, peace and security? Do you need financial aid during such university studies? If the answers are yes, the chances are that you may be a suitable candidate for the scholarship offered by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) to suitable candidates who want to pursue their master’s studies in Conflict, Peace and Security. Of course, you need to meet eligibility criteria as outlined in this article.

The online Master in Conflict, Peace and Security is a unique opportunity designed to enhance the understanding of conflicts in all their dimensions and to explore innovative approaches to their management, resolution and transformation, with the help of leading academic experts and experienced practitioners. Built on the combined expertise of UNITAR and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, the Master’s programme aims to equip participants with a broad analytical skillset, as well as with first-hand knowledge and insights coming directly from the field.

The Master’s programme and related Specializations are suitable both for professionals working in conflict-prone environments within the framework of international, regional, governmental or non-governmental organizations, and for graduate students, researchers or anyone with an initial knowledge of and interest in conflicts and the best ways to address them constructively. By choosing the Master in Conflict, Peace and Security, students gain access to a broad community of faculty, peers and alumni spread all across the world. Becoming a part of this community is a valuable asset for life.

It is important to note that the Master in Conflict, Peace and Security is a certified degree awarded upon the completion of 60 ECTS. The Master is awarded according to the rules and regulations set by the Spanish education system

Benefits

This is a partial scholarship offered to qualified applicants.

Eligibility Criteria

UNITAR and UOC award only a limited number of partially funded scholarships to students in need of financial support from LDCs. Allocation of scholarship at UNITAR is very competitive and not each suitable applicant can be awarded the partial scholarship funding.

For being considered for a scholarship, you have to tick the relevant box during the pre-registration process. UNITAR actively looks for funds in order to sponsor the tuition fees of qualified applicants. The terms and conditions associated with the award will be agreed by UNITAR and the donor on a bilateral basis. In case a donors does not want to apply specific criteria, UNITAR will choose applicants by considering the criteria listed below:

❶ No previous studies at the graduate level;

❷ Likelihood to implement activities related to peace and conflict management in a conflict or post-conflict context;

❸ Citizenship of a developing country;

❹ Years of relevant professional experience;

❺ Academic excellence at the high school and undergraduate levels.

❻ Low financial resources;

❼ Active demand by the applicant;

When there is equal qualifications, female candidates and candidates from LDCs will be more preferable. You can find attached an updated list of current LDCs. (as of February 2021)

Important Dates

Applications can be submitted throughout the year and students are accepted on a rolling basis. But, there are deadlines in order to be considered for a particular semester. For the fall semester, the closing date is September 15, while for the spring semester, the deadline is January 15.

Further Information and Before Applying

Candidates who are interested in the scholarship for the online Master in Conflict, Peace and Security can visit the Official Website for learning more about the curriculum, the topics covered within the Master’s program, the program duration, the eligibility criteria, benefits, the application process, the terms and conditions of the scholarship, and the Frequently Asked Questions about such scholarship program among others. You can even see How to Apply or simply Apply Now .