MINELRES: ERRC Scholarship Program for Romani University Students of Law or Public Administration

[European Roma Rights Center]

ERRC Scholarship Program for Romani University Students of Law or Public 
Administration for the Academic Year 2003/2004

REMINDER

The information included in this circular was first distributed in June 
2003. This message is to remind those interested that the deadline for 
applications for ERRC scholarship support for Romani university students of 
law or public administration for the 2003-2004 academic year is October 6, 
2003. Applications not submitted by this date will not be considered for 
funding.

Overview

The European Roma Rights Center (ERRC) offers scholarships to eligible 
Romani students of law and/or public administration. Romani students of law 
and/or public administration who are eligible will (a) have been accepted 
at a recognized university in their home country or country of residence as 
a first year student in the fall of 2003 or (b) already be enrolled at such 
a university in the second or higher years. They will further meet the 
application criteria set down in the list under "application procedure". 
Beginning in the 2003-2004 academic year, the ERRC will not consider 
applications of Romani students of law and public administration from 
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and 
Montenegro and Slovakia, as these countries are covered by a scholarship 
scheme of the Open Society Institute.

ERRC Scholarships normally cover tuition at accredited universities, books 
and fees, and miscellaneous expenses related to higher education. In 
exceptional cases, the ERRC will also cover the partial or full costs of 
accommodation. Criteria for selection include academic promise and a 
demonstrated intention and/or track record of human rights work. The ERRC 
takes financial need seriously and will weigh genuine need in deciding on 
awards. Scholarships are awarded for one year. Successful recipients are 
not guaranteed scholarships for the following years of study. The 
applications will be evaluated on a competitive basis.

Application procedure

Each candidate for ERRC scholarship should submit the following:

1. A personal statement/letter of motivation by the applicant of 300-500 
words, preferably in English;
2. A certificate from an accredited higher education institution: a) 
confirming that the applicant is enrolled for the current academic year; b) 
specifying the size of tuition and exam fees for the current academic year 
(if applicable); and c) the applicant's grades from the previous academic 
year (first-year students should please submit secondary school
leaving exam scores and/or final year secondary school marks);
3. CV, stating the applicants record of volunteerism and/or social activism;
4. Name, title, and contact number/ address of at least two persons who can 
recommend the applicant. This may include secondary school teachers, 
university professors, local community leaders, or others.

Applicants from poor backgrounds are encouraged to indicate as much in the 
personal statement document. The ERRC also encourages such persons to 
submit proof of their financial need, such as official documents indicating 
that one or both parents are unemployed, etc.

At some point during the scholarship period, recipients of ERRC 
scholarships are expected to:

1. Perform human rights outreach work in Romani communities; and/or
2. Perform a human rights internship at the ERRC; and/or
3. Participate in ERRC workshops and trainings.

Scholarship applications will be considered once per year. Payment of 
scholarship fees will be transferred in two instalments, the second one 
following certification of enrolment for the second semester. ERRC awards 
generally do not exceed 1000 USD/student/year.

The deadline for the 2003-2004 academic year is October 6, 2003. 
Applications not submitted by this date will be considered ineligible for 
funding.

Note: there is no application form; please follow the guidelines above.

Applications should be sent to:

ERRC Scholarships
H-1386 Budapest 62
PO Box 906/93
Hungary

Fax: +36 1 41 32 201 (to the attention of "ERRC Scholarships")
E-mail to: scholarships@errc.org
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The European Roma Rights Center is an international public interest law 
organisation which monitors the rights of Roma and provides legal defence 
in cases of human rights abuse. For more information about the European 
Roma Rights Center, visit the ERRC on the web at http://www.errc.org.

European Roma Rights Center
1386 Budapest 62
P.O. Box 906/93
Hungary


Phone: +36 1 4132200
Fax:   +36 1 4132201

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