The Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship (APS) is a shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the programme is to train young Asian professionals to become peacebuilding practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in organisations across the globe. In particular, the programme serves to strengthen the representation of Asian professionals with expertise in Asian issues.
The programme offers intensive, specialised language training to facilitate the participation of professionals with lower levels of English proficiency, thus allowing them to study in both Costa Rica and The Philippines. Scholars obtain a Master of Arts Degree from the University for Peace (UPEACE) in an area related to peacebuilding, and a Master's Degree in Transdisciplinary Social Development from Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU).
Programme Overview
The APS is an intensive academic study programme targeted towards young professionals from Asia. Academic study takes place in Costa Rica and The Philippines and is made up of the following elements:
intensive language learning component,
M.A. at UPEACE,
MTSDev at AdMU, and
field project implementation.
This 18.5 – 21.5 month programme (depending on English proficiency), is scheduled to begin in March 2021 and is to be completed over six terms:
March-June 2022 (The Philippines), English Module 1: Intermediate English Training
Accepted applicants with an intermediate level of English-language proficiency will participate in this first module of English Training.
June-August 2022 (The Philippines), English Module 2: Advanced Academic English Training
Applicants with a high level of English-language proficiency will start the programme with English module 2, together with the students who successfully completed Module 1
June-August 2022 (The Philippines), Modular Coursework, 1st leg
The courses offer solid theoretical grounding, conceptual tools, and practical skills in understanding and taking direct action on the complex issues of equity, justice, and peace confronting the communities and peoples of, in, and from the Global South.
August 2022-May 2023 (Costa Rica), Specialized Coursework
Students will continue their studies in one of the Specialized M.A. programmes offered by UPEACE. Areas of study include Peace and Conflict Studies, International Law, and Environment and Development.
June-November 2023 (The Philippines)
Modular Coursework, 2nd leg
Field Project Implementation (principally in The Philippines)
Modular Coursework, 3rd leg
Mid December 2023 (The Philippines), Graduation/Commencement
Components 1-3, set to take place in The Philippines, will be conducted online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scholarship Benefits
Students selected to participate in the APS programme receive a full scholarship that covers tuition, airfare, transit and some visa costs for all programme components, and a monthly stipend.
The programme facilitates up to 30 students per cohort.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are accepted from students all over Asia, with preference given to students who:
Have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field. Excellent candidates with less work experience are considered for participation on a case-by-case basis. Voluntary work, internships and student activities may be considered as work experience, if relevant for the programme.
Have Bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution.
Demonstrate a compelling desire to work on issues related to peace and conflict.
Demonstrate a commitment to learning in an international and multi-cultural environment.
Are from countries where English is not widely spoken, particularly, but not limited to, Japan, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Deadline: Aug 13, 2021
For more information, visit Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship.
Comments