Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Location(s)
Hungary
Budapest
Overview
The Roma Graduate Preparation Program (RGPP) is an intensive 10-month program that prepares outstanding Roma graduates with an interest in social sciences and humanities to compete for places on Master's-level courses at internationally recognized universities.
Details
The RGPP prepares students for further studies in their chosen field through intensive academic tutoring in disciplines such as Economics, Gender Studies, History, International Relations and European Studies, Law/Human Rights, Nationalism, Political Science, Public Policy and Public Administration, or Sociology, Social Anthropology and Nationalism Studies (additional disciplines may be offered).
It raises their English to a level necessary for post-graduate study through intensive English language training, and also provides them with post-graduate level academic writing, critical thinking and study skills.
Participants in the program gain first-hand experience of the core degree programs of CEU, through the auditing of CEU Master's level classes.
Students are also engaged in critical debates regarding the political, economic and social condition and status of Roma through seminars that combine the study of history and identity with recent developments in the politics of governing Roma communities in the region.
Program Dates
The RGPP's academic year runs from September until middle of June. This is a full-time program, and students are expected to be in Budapest for the duration of all the semesters.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
In order to be considered eligible for the 2025/2026 RGPP cohort, you must:
- Be a citizen of an EU member country
- Openly self-identify as Roma. We are committed to ensuring equal access to higher education for Roma.
- Complete your Bachelor's studies by June in the calendar year in which you apply. You must present your diploma and transcript to CEU prior to the start of your RGPP studies.
- Have intermediate English language skills (no certificate required).
- A strong interest in studying social sciences at the graduate level and intend to apply to a master’s degree program.
- Interested in studying in a multicultural and international environment.
Other eligibility criteria may apply. For details, please review the complete application call for the year in which you are applying.
Important: The program prepares you to compete for merit-based places in English-language master’s degree programs. However, RGPP does not guarantee acceptance into an MA program at CEU or any other university.
Dates
Deadline: April 15, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fee, one time travel to and from Budapest, health insurance, a monthly stipend to assist with the cost of meals and "basic living expenses", and single or shared housing in the CEU Residence Center.
If you are accepted to RGPP, you have the option to decline the housing award in the CEU's Residence Center. However, RGPP does not cover the costs of alternative accommodation or offer any kind of compensation.
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