THE GRADUATE INSTITUTE, GENEVA REFUGEE SCHOLARSHIP

Supports students at risk

Deeply concerned by the magnitude of the migratory crisis and the fate of tens of thousands of people in war zones who are seeking refuge in places such as Switzerland, the Graduate Institute has decided to support refugees in Switzerland holding a B or F permit and wishing to pursue their master degree studies by offering them a full annual scholarship amounting to CHF 20,000 to cover living expenses, with the possibility of a tuition fee reduction depending on the candidate’s financial means. One refugee scholarship is available in each academic year for one new master programme student.

Overview

Geneva Graduate Institute

Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Full-time

Italian, French, German, English

International Relations/Studies/Affairs, Law / Legal Studies, Politics, History & Archaeology, Economics & Econometrics, Sociology

Detailed Information

Admission

For questions related to study programmes or admission: prospective@graduateinstitute.ch For help in the application process, please contact the Migration Initiative: gisa.migrationinitiative@graduateinstitute.ch

Qualifications

Applicants should have been granted a Swiss Refugee status (Permit B) or have a Provisional Admission for Foreigners status (Permit F) Applicants must provide a letter from the Swiss Government confirming refugee status or provisional admission in Switzerland Applicants must be resident in Switzerland Priority will be given to those who meet the above criteria, however, if unable to find a candidate, the search will be expanded to anyone who has been/or who is a refugee in a country other than Switzerland. Applicants must be accepted into one of the master study programmes at the Institute Only new students may apply: those already enrolled are not eligible to apply

Procedure

Candidates must apply for one of the study programmes at the Institute and specify in their motivation letter that they want to apply for the Graduate Institute, Geneva Refugee Scholarship The main requirement to apply for one of our master programmes is a Bachelor's degree, or a degree deemed equivalent, in the social sciences Candidates must also meet the Institute’s language requirements

Academic Transfer

Accepts transfer credit.

THE GRADUATE INSTITUTE, GENEVA REFUGEE SCHOLARSHIP

Overview

Detailed Information

Application Requirements