Applications are open for the Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship for Afghan Women 2027 - 2028 at the Geneva Graduate Institute. The postgraduate scholarship memorialises Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada and supports talented Afghan women with a university degree to deepen knowledge in international relations and development through a two-year master’s programme.
The annual scholarship amount is CHF 25,000, renewable for a second year after a first-year success report. Scholarship application deadline: 26 October 2026, 11:59 PM. Selected candidates then proceed with Institute master’s admission (see admissions calendar).
This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on the official Geneva Graduate Institute Afghan scholarships page and flyer. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship 2027 - 2028
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host | Geneva Graduate Institute (Switzerland) |
| Academic year | 2027 - 2028 |
| Level | Two-year master’s programme |
| Focus | International relations and development |
| Amount | CHF 25,000 per year |
| Duration | 2 years (renewal after first-year success report) |
| Eligible | Afghan women with a university degree |
| Scholarship deadline | 26 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Apply | Official scholarship application form |
Benefits
- CHF 25,000 per year for up to two years
- Enrolment pathway to a Geneva Graduate Institute master’s programme
- Support for Afghan women facing restrictions on higher education at home
- Preparation for academic, diplomatic, NGO, IO, or international corporate careers
Eligibility
- Open exclusively to Afghan women
- University degree already obtained
- Interest in international relations and development master’s study at the Geneva Graduate Institute
- English proficiency certificate and two academic references are requested for this stage
Do not contact donors/foundations directly - scholarship processes are managed through the Institute.
Required Documents
- Motivation letter (why this scholarship; chosen master’s programme and why the Institute; financial need; post-graduation plans)
- Curriculum vitae
- Copies of university diplomas and qualifications
- Official academic transcripts with grades and credits
- English proficiency certificate and two academic references (as requested at this stage)
How to Apply
- Read the official page and scholarship flyer (PDF).
- Prepare motivation letter, CV, diplomas, transcripts, English proof, and referees.
- Submit the scholarship application form by 26 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
- If selected by the scholarship Steering Committee, complete Institute master’s admission via the admissions portal (January deadline for master’s/financial aid cycles as published by the Institute).
Official Links
Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship (official)
Geneva Graduate Institute admissions
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FAQs - Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship 2027 - 2028
When is the scholarship deadline?
26 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
How much is the award?
CHF 25,000 per year for a two-year master’s, renewable after a successful first-year report.
Who can apply?
Afghan women with a university degree seeking a Geneva Graduate Institute master’s in international relations and development-related fields.
Where do I apply?
Via the official Google Form linked from the Institute’s Afghan scholarships page.
