University Of Notre Dame Scholarship For International Students

The University of Notre Dame Peace Studies Scholarship at the Kroc Institute prepares students to become excellent researchers and teachers who advance peacebuilding knowledge and practice to end violence and suffering.

For study and coursework, peace studies Ph.D. students pick anthropology, history, political science, psychology, sociology, or theology.

Peace studies is blended with these humanities and social science fields to give each student a unique education. The Institute and Notre Dame offer considerable research options for students.

Scholarship Details:

At the Notre Dame Graduate School, we are the home of academic excellence driven by the conviction that your research matters. We are here because of the discoveries you will make. We are here because of the innovations you will create.

Upon graduation, students are fully trained and equipped for a wide variety of scholarly, teaching, and professional careers, including:

• Interdisciplinary academic positions;
• Positions requiring expertise in the peace and conflict subfields of anthropology, history, political science, psychology, sociology, or theology; and
• Scholar-practitioner roles in intergovernmental, governmental, or nongovernmental organizations.

Scholarship Requirements:

To be considered for the SCHOLARSHIP, you must:

• Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, domestic or international, to be eligible for admission to a graduate program at the University of Notre Dame.
• It is also anticipated that applicants will have related training or research experience in the joint area to which they are applying.
• Previous graduate work is not required except in the case of Peace Studies and Theology for which a master’s degree in theology is required.
• Prospective students interested in a master’s degree in peace studies should explore the Master of Global Affairs in International
• Peace Studies program.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

All admitted students receive a full tuition scholarship, generous stipend (Cost-of-living in South Bend), health insurance, and additional funding for conference travel and research activities.

Required Documents

The Graduate School Application for Admission requires the applicant to provide the following materials:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Statement of intent;
• Writing sample;
• Names and contact information for three recommenders;
• Unofficial transcripts from prior institutions or in-progress degrees;
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score – General Test required for all areas except Anthropology and Psychology (Fall 2023 cycle);
• TOEFLT or IELTS score for international applicants only.

Method of Application

The 1,000-word statement of purpose should clearly express your interests and experience and indicate the teachers you want to study with. The Kroc Institute Doctoral Admissions Committee and a combined department committee or faculty representative will review the statement. Your statement should mention your interest in peace studies and the partner department.

Your single-authored paper example should demonstrate your writing, analytical, and peace research skills. It should showcase your best academic writing. For larger works like senior or master’s theses, please attach a 250-word abstract outlining the complete article and its reasoning. Sample writing should be in English.

All applicants must submit the Graduate School Application for Admission online. All required materials must be uploaded to the application; no paper materials will be accepted for consideration. A limited number of fee waivers are available to select applicants to the Ph.D. Program in Peace Studies. To request a fee waiver, please complete this form.

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Deadline: December 15, 2023