LGBTI Pulse Memorial Scholarships for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender 2017

INTRODUCTION

Applications are invited for LGBTI Pulse Memorial Scholarship in Switzerland for the year 2017-2018. These scholarships are created to provide financial support to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender; Intersex individuals between 18 and 26 who wish to pursue a college or university degree. Students from any nationality are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme. LGBTI Training Package introduces participants to foundation topics related to working with LGBTI people in the humanitarian context, including terminology, global issues, the types of discrimination and persecution LGBTI people face, how to successfully communicate with LGBTI people, problematic assumptions we may have that can impact the provision of effective assistance, and frequently asked questions about LGBTI issues.

COURSE AND ELIGIBILITY

Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate programme . Scholarships are awarded in various subjects offered by the institutions. The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship: This scholarship is available to LGBTI between 18 and 26. You must be enrolled and about to begin studies, currently studying, or have completed your program in the last 12 months. You must either be a citizen, a permanent resident of, or have refugee status in, the country you are studying, or plan to study. Please note individuals attending an institution on a student visa are not eligible for this award. Nationality: Students from any nationality are eligible to apply for these scholarships.

CAREER PROSPECTS

College Admission Requirement Entrance Requirements: This scholarship is available to LGBTI between 18 and 26. English language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

PAY PACKAGE

The 2016 award is 10,000 USD. Scholarship can be taken in Geneva, Switzerland Important Dates: Application deadline is 30-November-2016.