[United States] Middle East Rule of Law Program (MEROL) Scholarship
Public Policy,Public Administration Media ,Communications Studies, Law and Gender Studies
Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, or Syria
The Middle East Rule of Law (MEROL) program aims to assist in the creation of a critical mass of reform-minded professionals in the Middle East working in fields crucial to the development and sustainability of open societies. In conceiving of the foundations of the "Rule of Law" to include the healthy functioning of various public sectors beyond law itself, MEROL represents an extension of the Open Society Foundations' Palestinian Rule of Law Program (PROL).
- be legally resident in Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, or Syria at the time of application
- demonstrate an excellent academic record and have an advanced degree (Minimum: Bachelor’s)
- display impressive civil society leadership potential
- prove through testing and interviews strong English language ability (Minimum TOEFL score of 480)
- be able to begin the program in August or September, 2012
- be able to receive and maintain a U.S. J-1 visa
- participate in an intensive academic writing program prior to departure to US
- commit to returning to the home country upon degree completion
Visit Middle East Rule of Law Program (MEROL) Scholarship, USA to apply
Patrick Hynes
Senior Program Coordinator
Open Society Scholarship Programs
1700 Broadway, 17th
Floor
New York, New York 10019 USA
E-Mail: [email protected]
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