Graduate Horizons
Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH)
About this opportunity
Are you interested in pursuing a master’s or PhD degree at University of Oxford and other institutions worldwide for courses beginning September/October 2024? Would you like to receive 1:1 mentorship as you put together your application materials? Do you want to join workshops and information sessions to improve your applications and learn more about fully-funded scholarships? Apply to join Graduate Horizons to get support on applications to Oxford and other universities across the globe!
- Discuss available courses and the application process for different graduate degrees at Oxford and elsewhere;
- Help you navigate processes for different scholarships that you might be eligible for;
- Provide feedback on the documents you prepare for submission to graduate degrees and/or scholarship applications.
Level of Study
- Pre-university
- Foundation
- Other Levels
Other levels of study
OGASS is an application support programme for individuals who are interested in pursuing postgraduate degrees (e.g., Masters and PhDs)
Other levels of study
Graduate Horizons intends to serve as a bridge from Bachelor’s degree, into Master’s or doctoral degrees.
Eligibility
Asylum seeker, Refugee status, Humanitarian protection, Temporary refugee permission, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain (private/family life), Indefinite Leave to Remain, Ukraine schemes, British National (Overseas), Other forms of sanctuary (including Calais Leave, Section 67 Leave, UASC leave and Stateless Leave), Other
Other eligibility criteria
Anyone who self-identifies as having been affected by forced displacement is invited to apply for Graduate Horizons.
Additional notes about eligibility criteria
In order to join this programme, applicants must:
- Have lived experience of forced displacement (e.g., as a current/former refugee, asylum seeker, IDP, stateless person, or another category);
- Have completed a BA degree in any field with a strong result (usually equivalent to at least a 2:1, or a 3.5+ GPA). Note: most support is available for candidates in the Social Sciences and Humanities, e.g., in International Relations, International Development, Politics, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Law, Literature, etc.;
- Be able to carry out research in English;
- Plan to submit an application to a graduate programme that will begin in the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Fill in all parts of the application form, adhering to all instructions provided.
We aim to create an inclusive learning environment that is rich in diversity. We strongly encourage applications from individuals in social groups that are under-represented in this space, including, but not limited to LGBTQI+, gender non-conforming, women, and disabled candidates.
What is included in this opportunity?
- Application support and advice
- Other (see below)
Additional notes about support provided
The RLRH team will facilitate all aspects of the programme. They will be available during live weekly sessions to guide prospective students through the application process, and they will also be available over Whatsapp, email, and during office hours to support learners. Participants will also be matched with a mentor who is a current student or alumni of the University of Oxford. Meetings will be held with mentors on a regular basis to discuss applicants’ goals and associated opportunities, and to review application materials.
Types of study available
- Online
- Face-to-face
- Other
Other types of study
Graduate Horizons intends to serve as a bridge from Bachelor’s degree, into Master’s or doctoral degrees.
Additional information about the types of study
Graduate Horizons is available to applicants globally. If you are based in or around RLRH or RSC offices (in Oxford, UK and Nairobi, Kenya) you are invited to use our in-person resources and attend academic and social events.
Additional details about application process
To apply for this opportunity, you will have to fill out this online form. The form may take 1–2 hours to complete.
Number of places available
60
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
Yes
For further questions contact the scholarship provider
Email Us
study@refugeeledresearch.org
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