The Open Society Foundations and the University of St Andrews invite applications for scholarships at the University of St Andrews.

The following taught postgraduate programs are available:

MLitt Middle East and Central Asian Security Studies

MLitt Peace and Conflict Studies

MSc Sustainable Development

Applicants must be nationals of and resident in Kyrgyzstan.

Applicants should have outstanding academic qualifications and good English.  Each scholarship provides one year’s tuition fees at the University of St Andrews, a stipend to cover living costs (for one person only), and return air travel from the scholar’s home country. On completion of the scholarship scholars are expected to return to their home country to resume their studies or work there.

Further information and application forms are available from the address below, and completed applications should be returned there by 18:00,

1 February 2013.

Soros Foundation–Kyrgyzstan

55A Logvinenko Street

Bishkek,720040

Kyrgyzstan

Tel: +996 312 663475 ext. 112

Fax: +996 312 663448

Contact person:

Mirgul IMINOVA: miminova@soros.kg