Introduction to the Soros Supplementary Grant Program
Selection criteria
How to apply
Application form
Eligibility
Timeline

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

The program offers grant in amount ranging from $1000 to $5000 to students of Mongolia with excellent academic records in social sciences and humanities that are pursuing an academic degree (Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral) at recognized institutions of higher education in East or Central Europe or in former socialist countries who have managed most of the financial costs of their studies

Program Description:
The program was created to assist citizens of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Mongolia who are pursuing advanced study within this region but outside of their home countries. The goal is to support cross-cultural, intraregional student mobility as part of the Open Society Institute's overall efforts to strengthen the academic network within and among these countries.

The Soros Supplementary Grants Program offers grants to:

I. standard eligibility students of the social sciences, humanities, and fine and performing arts who have already arranged for part of the costs of their study to be covered (Please see page 4 for detailed eligibility criteria).

II. special needs students:
- Roma
- refugees
- people seeking political asylum
- displaced (forced migrants)

(Please see page 5 for detailed eligibility criteria).

Awards are offered for one academic year only and will be granted in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Awards are available to undergraduates and post-graduates enrolled at recognized institutes of higher education outside of their home country or permanent residence and in one of the countries listed below. Participating countries are as follows (no exceptions):

Disabled and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.