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Historically Fully Funded Verified against official source Programme discontinued

Civil Society Leadership Awards (Historical)

Offered by Open Society Foundations

Civil Society Leadership Awards (Historical): Open Society Foundations states its scholarship programmes wound down in 2021; there is no new CSLA competition. Historical scheme for civil-society-oriented applicants from designated countries; the rules are no longer a live eligibility route. Past awards supported master’s study and civil-society leadership; funding components varied by host and year.

Current status

Programme discontinued

Open Society Foundations states its scholarship programmes wound down in 2021; there is no new CSLA competition.

Last verified: 5 October 2026

Next review: 5 April 2027

Historical details: Clearly marked below where applicable.

Quick facts

Current statusProgramme discontinued
Study destinationSee official details
Degree levelMaster's
FundingHistorically Fully Funded
DeadlineProgramme discontinued
DurationHistorical: Master’s course duration under historical awards
Study subjectsEducation, Law, Social Sciences
Last checked5 October 2026

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Civil Society Leadership Awards (Historical) is offered by Open Society Foundations. Open Society Foundations states its scholarship programmes wound down in 2021; there is no new CSLA competition. Historical informational record only; noindex prevents a dead programme from appearing as a current application. Study destination varies by route; no single host country applies.

CSLA at a glance

  • Provider: Open Society Foundations
  • Destination: Multiple destinations; see programme routes
  • Level: Master’s
  • Eligibility: Historical scheme for civil-society-oriented applicants from designated countries; the rules are no longer a live eligibility route.
  • Funding: Past awards supported master’s study and civil-society leadership; funding components varied by host and year.
  • Status: Open Society Foundations states its scholarship programmes wound down in 2021; there is no new CSLA competition.

Current call and application dates

Open Society Foundations states its scholarship programmes wound down in 2021; there is no new CSLA competition. Historical call: Through 2021. Older dates belong in the historical fields and should not be interpreted as a live application deadline.

Eligibility and study fit

Historical scheme for civil-society-oriented applicants from designated countries; the rules are no longer a live eligibility route. The provider’s FAQ is the authoritative current status source. Any external “apply now” listing is stale.

Historical informational record only; noindex prevents a dead programme from appearing as a current application. Study destination varies by route; no single host country applies.

Funding and costs

Past awards supported master’s study and civil-society leadership; funding components varied by host and year. No current application is available. Funding terms must be checked again if a future cycle opens.

How to apply or check the next call

  1. Do not submit an application to an old CSLA page.
  2. Check the provider’s current grants page for different opportunities.

Use the official provider information for the current rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CSLA currently open for applications?

Open Society Foundations states its scholarship programmes wound down in 2021; there is no new CSLA competition. There is no new application. Old forms and third-party deadlines must not be used. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.

Who is eligible to apply for the CSLA opportunity?

Historical scheme for civil-society-oriented applicants from designated countries; the rules are no longer a live eligibility route. No applicant can enter this programme now because the provider has ended it. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.

What benefits are included in the CSLA award?

Past awards supported master’s study and civil-society leadership; funding components varied by host and year. These details belong to a prior or historical call, so a later award may differ. No current application is available. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.

What did this scholarship historically cover?

These benefits belong to an earlier verified programme cycle and must be reconfirmed if a new call opens.

Past awards supported master’s study and civil-society leadership; funding components varied by host and year. No current application is available.

TuitionFull
Living stipendCurrent amount not published
AccommodationUnknown
TravelUnknown
Health insuranceUnknown
Visa costsNot confirmed by the provider source reviewed
Research allowanceNot separately confirmed

Other verified benefits

Past awards supported master’s study and civil-society leadership; funding components varied by host and year.

Costs not confirmed or not covered

No current application is available.

Who was historically eligible?

These rules describe an earlier programme cycle. A future call may change eligible countries, fields or admission requirements.

Historical scheme for civil-society-oriented applicants from designated countries; the rules are no longer a live eligibility route.

Historical scheme for civil-society-oriented applicants from designated countries; the rules are no longer a live eligibility route. The provider’s FAQ is the authoritative current status source. Any external “apply now” listing is stale.

Prior educationBachelor’s degree under historical calls
Gender requirementNo additional restriction confirmed
IELTSDepends on host/course
Host institution requiredYes
Supervisor approvalUnknown
Admission before applicationVerify

Eligible countries

Historical participating countries only; no new competition is offered.

Language requirements

Host programme language requirements applied historically.

What should you do next?

  1. Do not submit an application to an old CSLA page.
  2. Check the provider’s current grants page for different opportunities.

Frequently asked questions

Is the CSLA currently open for applications?

Open Society Foundations states its scholarship programmes wound down in 2021; there is no new CSLA competition. There is no new application. Old forms and third-party deadlines must not be used. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.

Who is eligible to apply for the CSLA opportunity?

Historical scheme for civil-society-oriented applicants from designated countries; the rules are no longer a live eligibility route. No applicant can enter this programme now because the provider has ended it. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.

What benefits are included in the CSLA award?

Past awards supported master’s study and civil-society leadership; funding components varied by host and year. These details belong to a prior or historical call, so a later award may differ. No current application is available. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.