United Nations University (UNU-MERIT) Postgraduate Scholarship: The University of the United Nations the Netherlands invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for their Merit Scholarship Program aimed at highly intelligent students wishing to study at their university. The scholarship details are outlined, apply now for scholarships
The United Nations University is comprised of the Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT) and its School of Governance at Maastricht University (UM). This scholarship is put up through a collaborative effort of this institute.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): The United Nations University
Scholarship Type: Full Scholarship
Scholarship Worth: Full scholarship (worth not stated)
Number of Awards: Not Specified
Study Level: PhD
Nationality: Candidates from United Nations Member States
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Eligibility Criteria | United Nations University Postgraduate Scholarship
The following eligibility conditions shall be taken to account for candidates’ selection for this scholarship. Interested candidates should have;
A Master’s degree from a relevant academic field, including:
– economics, international relations, political science, law, social sciences, business administration, health sciences, or public health
Basic knowledge of mathematics and statistics, which is measured by reviewing the content and level of previous studies and/or working experience
Basic knowledge of economics, social sciences, political science, and/or law, which is measured by reviewing the content and level of previous studies and/or working experience
Proficiency in English, with a minimum level of 600 PBT / 240 CBT / 100 IBT for the TOEFL or 7.0 for the IELTS (native speakers of English and students who received their Bachelor’s or Master’s education in English are exempt). Maastricht University’s TOEFL code is 7102.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: All applications for the United Nations University Postgraduate Scholarship are done online through the link provided.
Application Documents: The following will or may be required during application;
Certified copies of your certificates and grades and an explanation of the grading system
Proof of English proficiency
A motivation letter of 400 – 500 words
Three letters of recommendation (in English only) by current or former professors or employers
One-page essay indicating the topic of research interest
Curriculum vitae
Copy of your passport
Passport size photo
Full information about your present study and/or job
Application Deadline: The application Opens in November