Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship for Afghan Women 2027–2028: CHF 25,000 Annual Scholarship for Afghan Women to Study a Master’s in Geneva

Overview

The Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship for Afghan Women supports successful candidates to undertake a two-year master's programme at the Geneva Graduate Institute in Switzerland. Offering an annual amount of CHF 25,000, the scholarship is designed to assist eligible Afghan scholars pursuing graduate education abroad in the fields of international relations and development. Continuation into the second year is subject to the beneficiary preparing a report at the end of the first year and providing evidence of successful academic progress.

Eligibility

• Open to women applicants who are Afghan nationals.
• Applicants must hold a university degree.
• Interested in pursuing master's-level study focused on international relations and development.

Benefits

• An annual scholarship award of CHF 25,000 per year for a duration of two years.
• Postgraduate study opportunity at the Geneva Graduate Institute in Switzerland.

How to Apply

Applicants must prepare and submit several key application documents, including a motivation letter detailing their academic choice and financial needs, a curriculum vitae, copies of university diplomas and qualifications, and official academic transcripts.

The selection process consists of two main stages:

1. Scholarship Application: Submit the required documents through the official application form by the scholarship deadline.
2. Institute Application: If selected by the Steering Committee, the candidate must apply to the Geneva Graduate Institute by January 15, providing an English proficiency certificate and two academic references.

Deadline

The deadline to submit the scholarship application is October 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM.