Third Edition of the OSCE Scholarship for Peace and Security

The OSCE, jointly with the UNODA and with the support of the OSCE Scholarship for Peace and Security, carries out the third edition of the training programme on “Conflict Prevention and Resolution through Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in the OSCE Area”.

The training course provides a general orientation and knowledge about conflict prevention and resolution through arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation, with a specific focus on OSCE-relevant instruments. The Initiative contributes to creating equal opportunities for young professionals, in particular concerning women’s participation in policymaking, planning and implementation processes. Please find the video from the 2019 edition here: https://www.osce.org/secretariat/424568.

The training course consists of two components: an 8-weeks online course starting on 6 April 2020 and an in-person course, which is envisaged to be held in Vienna, Austria, later this year.

A total of 150 scholarships are available to facilitate the participation of young professionals from OSCE participating States and Partners for Co-operation. Participation in the in-person training is reserved for women.

Deadline for applications was Sunday 9 February 2020, 23:59 (CET).

Please find the application form and more information on the training here: https://www.disarmamenteducation.org/index.php?go=education&do=osce2020.

I’m extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in this training programme not only because it allowed me to further expand my knowledge on issues I consider crucial and essential in order to work in the security sector towards a more peaceful and secure world; but also because I shared this course with a highly qualified and motivated group of students and young professionals, learning directly form the participation of experts in the field. This Scholarship represents a concrete step toward young engagement and gender equality, by promoting and supporting the participation of young professionals, and in particular young women, in the peace and security sector.

– Adelaide, Italy

I would like to join my colleagues in thanking the entire FSC Support Team and UNODA for organising this amazing training programme! I thoroughly enjoyed both the content itself and getting in touch with so many fascinating colleagues from across the OSCE area. The training has definitely strengthened my resolve to pursue a career in international security and I am therefore looking forward to the events in autumn. Thank you again for all of your dedication and support!

– Alexandra, Germany/Russian Federation

Thanks again to OSCE and UNODA! A special thanks to the donors for making this training possible. A combination of unique learning experiences and long-lasting friendships are valuable to influence peace and security initiatives.

– Ainur, Kazakhstan

I would like to thank everyone for making this very organized and enlightening training programme happen and mostly for focusing on the gender equality issue by deciding to accept mainly women to the training and giving them a chance to participate in the in-person training. There is a huge need for female engagement in emerging issues such as arms control and disarmament!

– Pantagotia, Greece

I’m extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in this training programme not only because it allowed me to further expand my knowledge on issues I consider crucial and essential in order to work in the security sector towards a more peaceful and secure world; but also because I shared this course with a highly qualified and motivated group of students and young professionals, learning directly form the participation of experts in the field. This Scholarship represents a concrete step toward young engagement and gender equality, by promoting and supporting the participation of young professionals, and in particular young women, in the peace and security sector.

– Adelaide, Italy

I would like to join my colleagues in thanking the entire FSC Support Team and UNODA for organising this amazing training programme! I thoroughly enjoyed both the content itself and getting in touch with so many fascinating colleagues from across the OSCE area. The training has definitely strengthened my resolve to pursue a career in international security and I am therefore looking forward to the events in autumn. Thank you again for all of your dedication and support!

– Alexandra, Germany/Russian Federation

Thanks again to OSCE and UNODA! A special thanks to the donors for making this training possible. A combination of unique learning experiences and long-lasting friendships are valuable to influence peace and security initiatives.

– Ainur, Kazakhstan

I would like to thank everyone for making this very organized and enlightening training programme happen and mostly for focusing on the gender equality issue by deciding to accept mainly women to the training and giving them a chance to participate in the in-person training. There is a huge need for female engagement in emerging issues such as arms control and disarmament!

– Pantagotia, Greece