Irish Postgraduate Scholarship in International Peace Studies
Available for Nepali Students and Professionals
The Honey Bee Nepal – Ireland Peacebuilding Scholarship provides a unique
opportunity for a Nepali citizen to undertake a 1 year, full-time Masters course in
International Peace Studies at the Irish School of Ecumenics, Trinity College
Dublin, Ireland’s top university.
The scholarship, which is fully funded by Honey Bee Nepal, is administered via
the Irish School of Ecumenics Trust, which supports the work of the Irish School
of Ecumenics, Trinity College Dublin. The scholarship is open to candidates who
have a demonstrated interest in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, international
politics and/or human rights, and who intend to work in this area on their return
to Nepal.
The Honey Bee Nepal Scholarship is worth a total of €31,000 from which
university fees and a stipend will be paid.
The M.Phil. in International Peace Studies:
Ireland is recognised as a world-leader in the scholarship and practice of conflict
resolution and peace-building. ISE's International Peace Studies programme is
the longest-running of its kind on the island. Students are immersed in a cuttingedge programme of study that examines the causes and consequences of war and
armed conflict, with a view to understanding how to achieve sustainable peace.
Courses draw on perspectives from politics and political science, international
relations, philosophy, sociology, ethics and conflict resolution, allowing students
to engage critically with the social, political and economic issues associated with
peace and violence. Students are provided with the opportunity to engage with
those working in conflict resolution and peace-building, by providing, for
example, an internship module, a mediation Spring school, field trips to Belfast
and UN Geneva, and various guest lectures from experienced diplomats and NGO
officials throughout the year. In addition, the successful candidate will have the
opportunity to experience life in Dublin, a historic, vibrant and student-friendly
European capital city.
Further details for the M.Phil. in International Peace Studies are available at:
https://www.tcd.ie/ise/postgraduate/peace-studies.php
The Irish School of Ecumenics
The Irish School of Ecumenics is a multi-disciplinary, all-Ireland graduate school
within Trinity College Dublin committed to teaching and research at the
intersection of theology and religions, politics and social research.
Through its research, teaching and outreach, the School works for peace and
justice globally. In the pursuit of this mission we have long-standing relations
with academic institutes, religious organisations, and other civil society
organisations committed to reconciliation, dialogue and peace in Europe and
abroad.
Eligibility
Applicants should normally have a second class honours degree (or equivalent
such as a GPA of 3.2) in a relevant discipline. Students not meeting this criterion
may be considered at the discretion of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Applicants whose first language is not English or have not been educated
through the medium of English are required to have a certificate of English
Language competency. Requirements are either TOEFL (minimum score 570
paper based, 88 internet based), IELTS (minimum score 6.5) or Cambridge
Certificate (Grade C Proficiency in English or Grade C Advanced English).
Applications
Applicants must complete the Honey-Bee Ireland-Nepal Scholarship Application
Form and submit this form with accompanying documents to
honeybee.scholarship@gmail.com by the deadline of 16 May 2016.
Accompanying documents:
a) a curriculum vitae
b) copy of degree transcript and certificate
c) two academic references
d) 1,000 word Statement of Interest outlining how your studies will
contribute to the work of peacebuilding in Nepal.
The Scholarship committee will shortlist candidates. The committee may arrange
a skype interview with shortlisted candidates. After selection, the successful
candidate will complete the application process by submitting their application
online to my.tcd.ie.
Deadline: 16th May 2016