UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2020

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EligibilityBSc degree or BA in Economics degree holder
RegionAbroad
AwardMultiple benefits
DeadlineClosed

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Last Updated On : 18-03-2020   Posted By : SIM

UNESCO in partnership with ISEDC invites applications from BSc/BA in Economics degree holders for UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2020. UNESCO is offering 20 fellowships for 4 weeks duration. The selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend along with other benefits.

The selected candidates may choose to study in the following fields of studies:

  • Energy and sustainable development
  • Ecological management of energy resources
  • Renewable energy
  • Sustainable and renewable energy power generation
  • UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2020
    DeadlineClosed
    Eligibility

    To be eligible, an applicant must:

    • Be a holder of at least a BSc degree or BA in Economics degree
    • Be proficient in the English language
    • Be not more than 35 years of age
    Benefits
    • Beneficiaries will be exempt from paying tuition fees for the entire duration of studies/training
    • Fellows will undertake studies/training under the supervision of an advisor or study director that will be provided by the host institution.
    • The donor Government will pay stipends to beneficiaries on a monthly basis, in local currency. The stipend amounting to USD 425 is intended to cover living expenses such as accommodation, meals, pocket expenses, and incidentals.  
    • ISEDC will assist in obtaining modest housing for the fellows. 
    • UNESCO will cover the cost of the round-trip international travel at the most economical rate and the most direct flight.
    • UNESCO will pay a one-time travel allowance amounting to USD 100 prior to the fellows’ departure for the Russian Federation. 
    • Health insurance including entitlement
    Documents
    • The prescribed UNESCO fellowship application form
    • Six photographs
    • Certified photocopies of Diplomas
    • Certificate of English Language proficiency
    How can you apply?

    Follow the steps below to apply for the fellowship:

    Step 1: Visit the web page here and read the instructions before applying.
    Step 2: Download the application form and fill it.
    Step 3: All applications should be endorsed by the National Commission for UNESCO and must be duly completed in English or French with the required attachments in duplicate.
    Step 4: The completed application, duly endorsed by the National Commission for UNESCO, should be sent to:

    The Chief of the Participation Programme and Fellowships Section
    UNESCO
    7 Place de Fontenoy
    75352 Paris 07 SP
    France

Important Dates

Application starting date: 20th January 2020
Application deadline: 3rd April 2020

Selection Criteria
  • The final selection of beneficiaries lies with ISEDC. The National Commission of selected fellows will be duly informed by UNESCO and the letter of award will immediately follow. 
  • UNESCO will authorize the departure of beneficiaries who have completely complied with the requirements stipulated in the letter of award. 
  • Candidates not informed of their selection by 1st September 2020 should consider that their applications have not been approved.
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
  • The selected applicants should get the UNESCO medical examination form duly completed by a recognized physician (not more than four months before the actual date of studies). The prescribed form of which will be sent along with the letter of award. 
  • Files that are incomplete or received after the deadline for the submission of applications and candidatures, and do not fulfil the requirements, will not be considered. 
  • Selected fellows from countries where there are Russian Federation Embassies or Consulates must obtain their entry visa in their country prior to their departure. 
  • UNESCO and ISEDC provide no allowance to defray passport and visa expenses.
  • Beneficiaries will be required to submit to UNESCO a short progress report co-signed with the academic supervisor at the end of the first month and a final report upon termination of the fellowship.

This scholarship is closed for further applications. It is expected to be launched by February, 2025. You can follow this scholarship for further updates.

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