In the academic year 2020, Estonian School of Diplomacy (ESD), in co-operation with the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offers the full Estonian School of Diplomacy (ESD) scholarships for young diplomats and civil servants.
In order for them to participate in the Postgraduate Diploma program International Relations and European Integration taking place at the Estonian School of Diplomacy in Tallinn, from September until May.
Training course International Relations and European Integration with the value of 60 ECTS Credit Points starts in September and ends in May. Successful students will receive the ESD Diploma and Academic Record. Students from Estonia and from other countries study together.
Language of instruction is English as Lecturers come from Estonia, the United States, and other European countries. The training course includes three thematic modules: International Relations, European Studies, and Diplomatic Studies.
What You Need to Know About the Estonian School of Diplomacy(ESD) Scholarships
Eligibility:
All candidate applying for the Estonian School of Diplomacy(ESD) Scholarships must:
Scholarship Benefits
Successful beneficiaries under the Estonian School of Diplomacy(ESD) Scholarships will get;
- tuition fee;
- monthly allowance (450 EUR);
- accommodation in Tallinn (incl. utilities and internet connection);
- health insurance in Estonia during the studies;
- cost of Schengen visa and Estonian residence permit
Note: Scholarship does NOT cover the costs of travel to and from Tallinn.
Application Documents:
The applicant for Estonian School of Diplomacy(ESD) Scholarships should present:
– ESD application form (downloadable HERE);
– CV in English;
– Motivation letter (1 page/300-400 words, explaining the reasons for applying, previous experience, and how the studies will benefit the student’s future development);
– copies of university transcript in (unofficial) English translation, i.e. diploma of higher education and academic record;
– copy of (international) passport;
– 1 passport-sized photograph (added to the application form);
– Academic essay (1,300-1,500 words with references). You can write on one of the topics below:
1. My three visions on future US foreign policy
2. Europe after Brexit
3. A new international settlement for the Middle East
4. Quo Vadis Eastern Partnership?
Application Procedure for the Estonian School of Diplomacy(ESD) Scholarships
– Application documents can be submitted by using the Online Scholarship Application System.
– The application must reach ESD by June 9, 2020, at the latest. Skype interviews will be conducted with shortlisted candidates.
– All candidates will get an e-mail about their enrolment status at the latest on June 20, 2020.
– Selected participants will arrive in Tallinn on September 15, 2020.
– For further questions please contact Kristiina-Maria Ploom [email protected]
For More Information:
Official Webpage of the Estonian School of Diplomacy (ESD) Scholarships
