Scholarships and Financial Aid

The Jeyhun Huseynov Memorial scholarship for students from zones of conflict or students who have worked in zones of conflict. The International Program in Conflict Resolution and Mediation will grant up to $5000 in scholarship funding for outstanding applicants. 

How to apply

In order to be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must apply according to the program’s admission requirements and be accepted by the program. The application fee cannot be waived for any reason. Applicants must be able to enter Israel.

• Once accepted, candidates can apply for the scholarship by sending an email with the subject “Jeyhun Huseynov Memorial scholarship application” to the program director (resolute@tauex.tau.ac.il) outlining in 1000-1500 words their justification for receiving the scholarship (see the selection criteria below), as well as how their studies in the program will benefit their home community/other conflict-driven communities. The deadline for scholarship applicants is June 30th.

• The Admission Committee may choose to interview the applicant by Zoom/phone. Applicants will be notified of the results by August 1st and asked to confirm their participation in the program by paying the US$1000 confirmation fee. A recipient who does not pay the confirmation fees by the deadline given, automatically forfeits the scholarship and another applicant may be chosen.

• Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and applications are carefully considered by the program Admission’s Committee. Decisions are based on the funds available for the program and academic considerations, such as the candidate’s academic excellence, the usefulness of the subject to their home country, their leadership potential, their future career goals and their ability to make practical use of the knowledge.

  Note: Recipients cannot apply for other funding from the MA in Conflict Resolution and Mediation program but are encouraged to access other scholarships outside the program. 

Selection criteria:

Candidates who come from an under-represented geographic region which includes: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, or South and Central America.

• Candidates who come from conflict regions;

• Candidates who have worked or volunteered in a conflict setting;

• Candidates with a high GPA in their previous academic degrees;

• Recipients who are not receiving other scholarship funding

* Jeyhun Huseynov was a beloved graduate of the MA in Conflict Resolution and Mediation at Tel Aviv University who was tragically killed in Azerbaijan. This scholarship is to memorialize his compassion and dedication to peaceful resolution of conflicts.