Introduction to the Soros Foundation Social Work Fellowship Program
Eligibility requirements
Instructions for applying
Selection process
What is social work?
Academic programs: 1. Methods of SW practice; 2. Social problem areas
Application form
Timeline
List of participants in the SWF program
Useful websites, reference

INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions and information carefully before completing the application. All forms are to be completed in English. Answer every question and write "Not applicable" if a question does not apply to you. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants can submit applications to their local Soros/OSI office or apply via the Internet at http://www.soros.org/grants/oas. Paper and online applications are equally evaluated.

Attachments: Attach the following items to your application in the order given below.

1. Essay. Should not exceed two typed pages or 500 words.
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV), in English. Your educational and professional history.

Additional Documents: Mail all of the additional documents to your local Soros/OSI office in the order given below. Translations must have the stamp or seal of the English language faculty or notary or translating service confirming the accuracy of the translation. Applicant may not write or certify his/her own translation.

1. Three recommendation letters. Must include the stamp or seal of the organization or university or be written on letterhead. Recommendations in the local language must have a certified English translation.
2. Official copies of all university transcripts in original language. Each transcript must bear the stamp or seal of the department or faculty of the university that issued it. For the purposes of this program, a transcript is a list of every course taken to receive a diploma, and the grade received in each course.
3. Certified English translations of university transcripts. Each English language transcript must bear the stamp or seal of the department or faculty of the university that issued it.
4. Official copies of all diplomas in original language. Each diploma must bear the stamp or seal of the department or faculty of the university that issued it.
5. Certified English translations of diplomas. Each English language diploma must bear the stamp or seal of the department or faculty of the university that issued it.

Verification: The Program reserves the right to verify all information submitted as part of an application. In the event that there is a discrepancy or information is found to be false, the applicant will be declared ineligible.

Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2003

Submission: Documentation (applications, attachments or additional documents) received after the deadline will not be considered. Documentation may not be submitted via email/fax nor enclosed in plastic covers/binders. Documentation will not be returned. Please include "Social Work Scholarship Program" on the envelope addressed to your local Soros/OSI office.

· Paper applications: Please type or print in dark ink. Staple attachments and additional documents to your application in the above order. Submit one original and two copies of your application with all attachments and additional documents to your local Soros/OSI office.

· Online applications: Submit your application, essay and CV via the Internet. Print the additional documents cover sheet from OAS and include it with the additional documents. Submit one original and two copies of the additional documents to your local Soros/OSI office.