Applications are invited for NOHA Joint Master’s in International Humanitarian Action-Erasmus Mundus scholarships for the years 2018-2020. Scholarships are available to pursue a master degree program.

Erasmus Mundus scholarships cover full tuition costs, provide a monthly stipend of 1,000 euro throughout the entire duration of the study period (max 24 months) and contribution to travel costs.

NOHA’s mission is to increase the effectiveness and quality of humanitarian action through the provision of internationally recognized education, training, and research. NOHA promotes intellectual debate and thinking with a solid base on humanitarian principles and professional and human values.

Brief Description

University or Organization: NOHA
Department: NA
Course Level: Master degree program
Award: Full tuition costs
Access Mode: Online
Number of Awards: NA
Nationality: International students
The program can be taken in Belgium
Application Deadline: Closed

Eligibility 

For the academic year 2018-2019, 25 such scholarships will be offered:

4 scholarships are earmarked for the EU/EFTA citizens,
14 scholarships are earmarked for the non-EU citizens without geographic limitations
7 scholarships are earmarked for specific non-EU regions/groups of countries, as follows:

• EU Eastern Neighbourhood (1),
• EU Southern Neighbourhood (1),
• Asia-LDC countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal) (1)
• Latin America LMI countries (Bolivia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay) (1)
• Latin America remaining countries (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela) (1)
• Gulf Countries (1)
• ACP (Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific) Countries (1)
• Scholarships are awarded in International Humanitarian Action.
• Erasmus Mundus scholarships cover full tuition costs; provide a monthly stipend of 1,000 euro throughout the entire duration of the study period (max 24 months) and contribution to travel costs.
• The NOHA Master’s in International Humanitarian Action has been designed for people working or intending to work in the field of humanitarian action.
• Candidates are chosen on the basis of the quality of their education and professional background, their experience in and concern for humanitarian issues, their multicultural sensitivity, and their linguistic abilities.

Admission may be granted to applicants who meet the following entry requirements and common minimum eligibility criteria:

• All applicants must follow the joint application procedure as established by the NOHA+ consortium.
• Completed application (online application form and all requested documents) is submitted through the online application system by the established deadline.
• Candidates must have obtained, as a minimum, a university first cycle degree (Bachelor, EQF level 6) in a discipline of relevance to humanitarian action (medical sciences, foods sciences, economics and management, engineering, law, social sciences, education sciences, humanities).
• Candidates are required to have a recognized qualification in the language(s) of instruction of the universities they plan to attend:
  • English: C1 certificate (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR) or TOEFL (550-600 paper, 215-250 computers, and 93 internets) or IELTS (6-7) certificate. The language of instruction for L-Università ta’ Malta, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universidad de Deusto (second semester), University College Dublin, Uniwersytet Warszawski, Uppsala Universitet.
  • Spanish: B2 certificate (according to CEFR). The language of instruction for Universidad de Deusto (first semester).
  • French: C1 certificate (according to CEFR). The language of instruction for Aix-Marseille Université.

Candidates are chosen on the basis of the following selection criteria:

• Type and level of academic qualifications,
• Type and level of research experience,
• Type and level of professional experience, such as practical experience in the area of humanitarian action in governmental, inter-governmental and/or non-governmental organizations and institutions,
• Motivation and concern for humanitarian issues,
• Multicultural sensitivity,
• Level of linguistic abilities,
• Recommendations,
• Results of interviews (if applicable),
• Nationality and gender balance.

Master Scholarships

How to Apply

• How to Apply: ALL applications for the NOHA+ EMJMD in International Humanitarian Action must be made online through the on-line NOHA Application Form. Click HERE to access the NOHA Application form.
• Supporting Documents: Students need to attach all of the compulsory documents like Copy of passport, Certified copy of Diploma, Certified copies of academic transcripts, Curriculum vitae in English, Official proof of language abilities, where applicable, Two reference letters, Residence certificate OR a certificate from.
• Admission Requirements: Candidates must have obtained, as a minimum, a university first cycle degree (Bachelor, EQF level 6) in a discipline of relevance to humanitarian action (medical sciences, foods sciences, economics and management, engineering, law, social sciences, education sciences, humanities).
• Language Requirements: Knowledge of English is a requirement. For specific information about the certificate that you have to provide, please contact the NOHA coordination department at the university in which you are planning to enroll. You can apply for the Master Course with both certificates (IELTS or TOEFL). It is required to have a level equivalent to C1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

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