Central European University (CEU), with the generous financial support of the Ford Foundation, is offering a Preparatory Course in Budapest for 17 young promising Roma. Full scholarships will be awarded to 17 students, covering travel, tuition, housing, meals and living stipend.
Goal
The goal is to gain equal opportunity to access post-graduate education through open competition at CEU and in North America or Western Europe. The program will:
involve Roma students in the core degree programs of CEU (auditing CEU classes)
academically prepare them for their chosen field of study by intensive training
accustom students to advanced academic life
raise their English to a level adequate for graduate study
The full-time course will start in March 2005 and last until December 2005. It is a combination of:
1. Discipline specific tutoring in the field(s) of their choice
2. Academic courses in the field(s) of their choice
3. Academic writing
4. English language training
Eligibility
Young Roma in Central and Eastern Europe who have:
A university/college degree in any field (preferably in the Social Sciences or Humanities)
Strong interest in post-graduate university education
Intermediate English language skills
Desire to study in a multicultural environment
Your application must include:
1. Completed Application Form (in English)
2. CV, including academic background, work experience if any, and involvement in Roma related issues in your country if any (in English)
3. Letter of Intention, stating why you would like to participate in this program (in English)
4. One Reference Letter from a recognized Roma organization – translation into English should be attached if the recommendation is written in local language
5. One Reference Letter from a university professor or your employer – translation into English should be attached if the recommendation is written in local language
6. Copies of all University Documents (diploma and documents showing your grades!)
Please send your application package to:
Central European University
SEP/”Ford”
Nador u. 9
H-1051 Budapest
Hungary or
e-mail to romaac@ceu.hu
Important Additional Information
Incomplete or late application packages will not be considered
Applicants who do not have their diploma by March 2005 can not be considered
As a general rule, we cannot provide assistance in accommodating family members
If you are currently employed, you will not be able to continue your duties, since this is a full-time program
