CAHR Scholarship for MA in Applied Human Rights at the University of York 2025/26

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CAHR Scholarship for MA in Applied Human Rights at the University of York 2025/26: Overview 

Application Deadline: 15 August 2025 at 23:59 BST

The Centre for Applied Human Rights (CAHR) at the University of York is offering a scholarship for one student to pursue the MA in Applied Human Rights for the 2025/26 academic year. This program focuses on practical human rights work, combining classroom learning with real-world experience in activism and advocacy.

Scholarship Categories

• Program: MA in Applied Human Rights

• Study Mode: Full-time or part-time

• Funding Amount: £7,300 (tuition fee reduction)

• Study Location: University of York, United Kingdom

CAHR Scholarship for MA in Applied Human Rights at the University of York 2025/26: Eligibility Criteria

• Open to UK (Home) students only

• Must have an offer to study on the MA in Applied Human Rights (full-time or part-time)

• Must have accepted the offer before applying for the scholarship

Documents Required

• University admission offer for the MA in Applied Human Rights

• Completed scholarship application form (if required by CAHR)

• Personal statement outlining commitment to human rights practice (recommended)

Important Notes

• The £7,300 scholarship is applied as a reduction to tuition fees

• Only one scholarship is available for the 2025/26 academic year

• Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how they will contribute to the human rights field through their studies and future career

Selection Process

• Selection will be based on academic merit, alignment with CAHR’s focus on applied human rights, and the strength of the applicant’s motivation to pursue a career in human rights practice

Program Highlights

• Placement opportunities in South Africa or York (Human Rights City)

• Modules taught by international academics and practitioners

• Real-world projects through collaborations like the UNESCO Chair on activism and protection

• Practical fieldwork preparation to support careers in NGOs, governments, and advocacy organizations