Scholarships for Public Policy Degrees

Who can apply

• Open to all nationalities
• Applicable for Master's degrees in Public Policy

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Key requirements (54)

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• CEU School of Public Policy offers three different Master's degrees:.
• MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA) (Two years).
• A program combining academic training with an emphasis on work-based and applied skills of policy management, leadership, and advocacy, which includes a 14-month policy project. Concentrations: Development, Governance, Media and Communication, and Security.
• Application deadlines: Scholarships February 4th, Self-financing: May 3rd.
• MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC POLICY (MAPP) (One year).
• A program that emphasizes the link between policy practice and analysis, including a focus on research skills and exposure to real world policy challenges. Specializations include European Public Policy; International Public Policy; Decentralized governance;….
• Application deadlines: Scholarships February 4, Self-financing: May 3.
• ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC POLICY (MUNDUS MAPP) (Two years).
• An international public policy program sponsored by the EU that includes a second year at the Institut Barcelone d’Estudis Internacionals (Spain) or the University of York (UK). Specializations on Global Public Policy or European Public Policy.
• Application deadlines: Scholarships January 11, Self-financing: May 3.
• Financial Aid:.
• CEU Master's Scholarships and Awards: CEU awards a variety of scholarships on a merit basis for which students from any country are eligible. All applicants to SPP's master's program are automatically considered for these awards when they submit an online application.….
• CEU's Master's Excellence Scholarship.
• Cover the full cost of tuition, monthly living stipend of 96,000 HUF, health insurance, with or without housing.
• CEU's Master's Scholarship.
• Cover the full cost of tuition, monthly living stipend of 50.000 HUF, health insurance, with or without housing.
• CEU Tuition Awards.
• Cover 50% to 100% of tuition and health insurance.
• Alumni Scholarships (funded by CEU alumni).
• Provide stipends to assist with the cost of living expenses in Budapest, up to EUR €1,000 and EUR €2,000 per academic year.
• Master of Public Administration Scholarships.
• In addition to the CEU scholarships, MPA applicants may apply for the following funding opportunities:.
• Latin America and Caribbean Scholarships.
• For citizens of any Latin American or Caribbean country.
• Middle East Scholarships.
• For residents or nationals of any country/state in the Middle East.
• Peace Corps Scholarships.
• For U.S. citizens.
• Public Policy Debate Scholarships.
• For applicants who demonstrate a strong commitment to debate.
• South Balkans Scholarships.
• For citizens of Albania, Bulgaria, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Greece, and Kosovo.
• Southeast Asia Leadership Scholarship.
• For citizens of Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
• Specialization Religious Studies Master's Scholarship.
• For students interested in pursuing studies on religion-related themes.
• Applicants must have a first degree from a recognized university or institution of higher education, or provide documentation indicating that they will earn such a first degree before enrollment in a SPP master's program.….
• Specific entry requirements are slightly different for all the three different Master's degrees that are offered.
• Requirements for Master of Public Administration (2 years):.
• Completed Online Application Form.
• Proof of English proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Statement of purpose.
• Responses to two short essays (Specific instructions on topic and length are available in the relevant section of the Online Application Form).
• Requirements for MA in Public Policy (1 year):.
• In addition to meeting CEU Admission Requirements, one-year MAPP applicants must submit:.
• A sample of written work (max. 10 pages). This can be any kind of academic piece of work written in English language, e.g. a chapter of your B.A. thesis, an essay, or other work, demonstrating your analytical and argumentation skills in English.….
• A 500-word statement of purpose that highlights relevant experience and explains reasons for applying to the program. Please also mention and justify your preferred specialization if applicable.
• Requirements for Erasmus Mundus Master in Public Policy (2 years):.
• Bachelors degree.
• Fluency in English.
• High motivation and interest in European and international public policy.
• Preference will be given to candidates with relevant work experience.

Required documents

Listed materials from this opportunity.

• Essay or written statement
• Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)
• Résumé or CV

Applying

To apply for the CEU School of Public Policy scholarships, submit your application by February 1 or June 1. Ensure you meet the degree requirements.