2024 OSCE Scholarship for Peace and Security

If you have…

➡️ A curiosity for conflict prevention and resolution tools

➡️ A demonstrated interest in arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation

➡️ Leadership potential

…we want to meet you!

Course topics include:

• Arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation frameworks with a focus on politico-military tools in the OSCE area;
• Regional Confidence- and Security-Building Measures;
• Control of firearms, ammunition and mines;
• Instruments on non-proliferation of conventional as well as weapons of mass destruction;
• Impact of new technologies on peace and disarmament processes;
• Means of modern warfare;
• Preventing and countering terrorism;
• Impact of conflict and post-conflict rehabilitation processes;
• Other cross-cutting issues related to the OSCE’s comprehensive approach to security

Why join?

In the words of the Scholarship’s alumnae:

“The training has definitely extended my courage to dedicate part of my education and pursue a career in peace and security in order to make an effective contribution by being valuable to influence peace and security initiatives. I see there is such an immense need for female engagement in approaching issues such as arms control and disarmament. This programme intensified my belief that there is space for women to be the agents of change.”

Roqia, Afghanistan, 2022 participant

“The whole training exceeded my expectations and enjoyed every bit of what I've learnt and more than sure that this all will be absolutely beneficial in my professional future! Hope this is not the end of our experience with the OSCE and looking forward to more of new opportunities for women!”

Gulnar, Turkmenistan, 2023 participant

Eligibility Criteria:

➡️ You are a young professional aged between 22-32 (at the time of application)

➡️ You hold at least a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

➡️ You are a national of one of the OSCE participating States or Partners for Co-operation.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The call for applications closed on Friday, 22 March at 12.00 p.m. (CEST, Vienna time).

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The online course of the 2024 OSCE Scholarship for Peace and Security training programme for young professionals (88% women) concluded in July with 135 graduates.

The in-person training in Vienna took place from 9 to 13 December 2024.