Are you a young professional or student passionate about global security? The OSCE Scholarship for Peace and Security 2025 is a unique opportunity to build your leadership and negotiation skills while engaging with top experts in the field. This program offers participants the chance to explore conflict prevention, arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation—key areas of security within the OSCE region.

Organized by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), this fully-funded scholarship consists of a six-week online course, followed by an exclusive in-person event in Vienna, Austria for selected participants. The training provides valuable insights into security challenges, practical solutions, and career development opportunities in international peace and security.

Key Details

• Organized by: OSCE
• Application Deadline: February 28, 2025 (noon CEST, Vienna time)
• Program Duration: April 7 – May 18, 2025 (six weeks)
• Location: Online, with selected participants attending an in-person event in Vienna
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Eligible Age: 22-32 years old
• Eligibility: Open to nationals of OSCE participating states and Partners for Co-operation countries

Benefits of the OSCE Scholarship

• Free access to a comprehensive security course focused on arms control, conflict prevention, and disarmament
• A chance to expand your professional network with global security experts
• Selected female participants will receive an invitation to Vienna for advanced in-person training
• Interactive workshops and expert discussions
• Career development opportunities in international peace and security

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must:

• Be a citizen of an OSCE participating state or Partner for Co-operation country
• Be between 22 and 32 years old
• Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Have a strong interest in conflict resolution, arms control, disarmament, and security policies
• Be eager to exchange ideas and develop leadership skills in global security

Course Topics

Participants will explore critical security issues, including:

• Arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation frameworks within the OSCE region
• Confidence- and security-building measures to enhance regional stability
• Weapons control, including firearms, ammunition, and landmines
• Modern warfare tactics and emerging security threats
• Post-conflict rehabilitation and recovery efforts
• The role of new technologies in international peace and disarmament
• Counterterrorism measures and strategies to prevent violence

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply online by completing the application form and answering the following questions:

1. What interests you most about conflict prevention and resolution? (500 characters)
2. How do you believe this scholarship will help shape your future in peace and security? (1,000 characters)
3. What unique perspective do you bring to conflict resolution based on your background and goals? (1,000 characters)
4. What is your most significant professional, academic, or personal achievement so far? (1,000 characters)

Apply Now

Please visit OSCE’s website to learn more about the Scholarship for Peace and Security. You can also check the FAQs.