UNITAR and UOC Tuition Discount for UN Volunteers

Deployed UN Volunteers can put a USD 3,000 discount towards online postgraduate study in peace and conflict. UNITAR and the Open University of Catalonia run the programmes, and the aim is to strengthen what volunteers know about conflict so they can do their mission work better and move ahead in their careers. The courses are taught online, so you do not have to leave your mission area to take part. Several postgraduate options fall under the discount.

• Host: UNITAR and the Open University of Catalonia (UOC)
• Level: Postgraduate qualification
• Study destination: any country (online study)
• Discount: USD 3,000
• Deadline: 1 July 2014
• Course starts: September 2014
• Who can apply: United Nations Volunteers currently deployed

United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Open University of Catalonia (UOC)

International Master’s Degree in Conflictology
Postgraduate Certificate in Armed Conflicts and Crisis Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

The discount is open to United Nations Volunteers who are currently deployed.

The discount is worth USD 3,000. Whatever tuition remains after the discount can be paid in up to three installments.

You must be a United Nations Volunteer deployed in a mission.

Pre-register on the official website to be considered for the discount. On the form, tick the box that applies to the scholarship and attach the proof of your UNV status. The website has the rest of the details.

• Who can apply for this discount? United Nations Volunteers who are currently deployed in a mission.
• How much is the discount? It is USD 3,000 off the tuition fees.
• What can I study? The International Master’s Degree in Conflictology, the Postgraduate Certificate in Armed Conflicts and Crisis Management, or the Postgraduate Diploma in Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding.
• Do I have to travel to study? No. The programmes are online and do not require travel outside your mission area.
• How do I apply? Pre-register on the official website, tick the scholarship box on the form and provide proof of your UNV status.
• When is the deadline? 1 July 2014, with the course starting September 2014.

• Read the official programme and scholarship guidelines before you start the form.
• Gather your proof of UNV status early so it is ready to upload.
• Check the language and admission requirements of the specific programme you choose.
• Plan how you would cover the remaining tuition before you commit.
• Submit your pre-registration well before the deadline.