Apply! Open Society Disability Rights Scholarship (LL.M) Program for Africans

The Open Society Disability Rights Scholarship does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Candidates with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
The Open Society Disability Rights Scholarship Program provides awards for master’s degree study to disability rights advocates, lawyers, and educators to develop new legislation, jurisprudence, policy, research, and scholarship to harness the innovations and opportunities offered by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

Deadline
1st December, 2017.                                                                                                                                                       Programme                                                                         Masters

Eligibility
The Open Society Disability Rights Scholarship is merit based and open to those meeting the following criteria:
-be a citizen and legal resident of an eligible country: China; Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda; Mexico, or Peru at the time of application;
-have work experience in the legal profession or advocacy focusing on human/disability rights;
-have an excellent academic record with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.; in exceptional circumstances, those without a LL.B but with substantial relevant experience may be considered)—degree must be awarded by the application deadline;
-have demonstrated leadership in the field of disability rights;
-be proficient in spoken and written English or French and able to meet university-designated minimum scores on standardized language tests;
-be able to participate in an intensive academic writing program in Summer 2018;
-be able to begin the graduate program in August or September 2018;
-be able to receive and maintain visa or study permit required by host country;
demonstrate a clear commitment to return to home country to contribute to advancing the inclusion and full participation of persons with disabilities in their communities.

Application
Scholarship Link