Sidney Topol Fellowship in Nonviolence Practice at Brandeis University

The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University offers the Sidney Topol Fellowship in Nonviolence Practice. It is open to applicants for the Masters Degree program in Coexistence and Conflict (COEX) for academic year 2021/2022. The fellowship provides a full tuition scholarship.

During the year in residence, Topol Fellows plan and coordinate the Sidney Topol Lecture in Nonviolence, which brings a leader in the field to campus. After the academic year, Fellows must secure practicum placements in organizations that use nonviolence methods to achieve sustainable peace, or in organizations committed to developing such methods. Fellows also produce a report on their experiences at Heller and in the field, and share their expectations for building a career focused on nonviolent methods in conflict-affected areas.

• Host: The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University
• Level: Masters Degree
• Study destination: USA
• Program: Coexistence and Conflict (COEX)
• Deadline: 15 April 2021
• Awards: Number not specified
• Coverage: Full tuition scholarship (airfare, fees, health insurance, and housing not covered)

The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University

Masters Degree program in Coexistence and Conflict (COEX)

Not specified

Applicants for the Masters Degree program in Coexistence and Conflict who can show that their community benefited from their personal commitment to nonviolent principles through prior volunteer or work projects.

The fellowship covers full tuition. It does not cover airfare, fees, health insurance, or housing.

To be eligible for the Sidney Topol Fellowship in Nonviolence Practice, you must demonstrate that your community benefited from your personal commitment to nonviolent principles through prior volunteer or work projects. You must also commit to returning to your community within the next 2 years after graduating from the COEX program to establish projects in nonviolence.

Applications are currently closed.

Along with a complete application to the Coexistence and Conflict program, fellowship applicants must submit the following materials:

• A personal essay outlining your prior work in nonviolence, your proposed work, and how completing the MA in Coexistence and Conflict will help you succeed in these endeavors.
• An interview by phone or in person may be required.

The deadline for fellowship applications is 15 April 2021.

Visit the official website (link below) for detailed information on how to apply.

• Who can apply for the fellowship? Applicants to the Masters Degree program in Coexistence and Conflict who can prove their community benefited from their commitment to nonviolent principles through prior volunteer or work projects.
• What does the fellowship cover? It provides a full tuition scholarship. Airfare, fees, health insurance, and housing are not included.
• What is the application deadline? The deadline is 15 April 2021. Applications are currently closed.
• How do I apply? Submit a complete application to the Coexistence and Conflict program plus a personal essay. An interview by phone or in person may be required.
• Are there additional obligations as a fellow? Yes. Fellows plan and coordinate the Sidney Topol Lecture in Nonviolence, secure a practicum placement, and produce a report on their experiences.

• Read the official fellowship guidelines carefully before you start your application.
• Prepare your personal essay early and clearly link your past nonviolence work to your proposed future projects.
• Gather documentation of your volunteer or work projects in advance so you can show your community impact.
• Check whether the program requires English language test scores and plan to take any needed tests well before the deadline.