Are you a woman in mid-career working in a national ministry, IO, NGO, civil society organization, or academic institution? Are you a resident of a developing nation? A scholarship is available for the GCSP’s Leadership in International Security Course, which will help you expand your knowledge, abilities, and contacts in a motivating, interdisciplinary, and multicultural setting.
The executive education programs offered by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) bring together the wisdom of thought leaders, the expertise of specialists, and the practical knowledge of practitioners to address global issues. The eight-month full-time Leadership in International Security Course is intended to broaden the knowledge, network, and professional skills of high-performing individuals who want to advance their careers and take on leadership roles in addressing the most urgent security issues facing the globe.
Upon graduation, participants will become part of our vibrant Alumni Community of over 10’000 security policy professionals in 174 countries across the globe, all sharing a desire to positively contribute to the promotion of international peace and security.
Eligibility:
- This scholarship is for female international peace and security practitioners from developing countries, working on peace and security issues in a national ministry, IO, NGO, civil society, or academic institutions
Benefits:
- This scholarship is intended to cover accommodation and living expenses in Geneva throughout the eight-month course.
This course offers you a unique opportunity to:
- Strengthen your leadership skillset within a multicultural and cross-sectoral environment
- Acquire tools to increase your effectiveness as a security policy practitioner
- Enhance your ability to generate innovative and sustainable policy responses and solutions
- Broaden your professional network of peace and security practitioners
Application:
- GCSP encourages applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, or religion.
- Candidates must be female professionals from developing countries.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
