Do you want to study for an international graduate degree overseas? But your English is not good enough? Or your university grades were not excellent? But you know you have talent and enthusiasm?

Central European University (CEU), supported by the Ford Foundation, is offering a 10 months fulltime preparation course to help Roma to gain access to graduate education. We will bring 16 Roma to Budapest for this special program. At the end of the course, you may apply to CEU or any other university for postgraduate studies. Full scholarships are awarded for this opportunity, covering travel, tuition, housing, and meals.

Course
The course will start in March 2004 and last until December 2004. It will include:
1. English language training
2. Writing for academic purposes
3. Discipline specific tutoring and courses in the field of your choice

Who should apply?
Roma in Central and Eastern Europe (excluding former Soviet Union) who have a:
a University degree in any Social Sciences or Humanities field or Law (if you have a degree in a different field, you need relevant substantial work experience)
a Interest in postgraduate university education
a Basic English language skills
a Desire to work in a multicultural environment

Application
Your application must include:
1. Completed Application Form (attached)
2. CV, including academic background, work experience if any, and involvement in Roma related issues in your country if any. The CV should be written in English or in your local language
3. One Reference Letter from a recognized Roma organization
4. One Academic Reference Letter
5. Letter written by you, explaining
n why you want to participate in this program
n why you would like to receive a postgraduate education
n why you are interested in the chosen subject area. This letter should be written
in English or in your local language
6. Copies of all University Documents (diploma and courses showing your grades)

Please send all information to:
CEU, SEP/„Ford“, Nador u. 9, H1051 Budapest, Hungary

The deadline for posting applications is November 28th, 2003. Late applications may be considered on a casetocase basis. Interviews will take place locally in mid-December.