Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship for Afghan Women
Geneva, Switzerland
Resource Type
Postgraduate Scholarship
Deadline
October 26, 2026
Resource Provider
Geneva Graduate Institute
Source
Resource Description
The Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship supports talented Afghan women who hold a university degree and wish to pursue a two-year master’s degree at the Geneva Graduate Institute. The scholarship focuses on international relations and development and aims to expand access to higher education for Afghan women while preparing them for careers in international organizations, NGOs, diplomacy, academia, and international companies.
About the Resource Provider
The Geneva Graduate Institute is a graduate institution in Geneva, Switzerland, specializing in international and development studies. The scholarship is established in memory of Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada, an Italian teacher and advocate for women’s education in Afghanistan, who helped establish the Comitato Arghosha Faraway Schools to support education for Afghan children and women.
Benefits
Full postgraduate scholarship opportunity for an eligible Afghan woman.
Two-year master's education at the Geneva Graduate Institute.
Specialized education in international relations and development.
International academic environment and exposure.
Potential pathway toward careers in:
International organizations
NGOs
Diplomacy
International development
Academia
International companies
Opportunity to build an international professional and academic network.
Who Can Benefit From?
Afghan women
Applicants who already have a university degree
Talented/high-achieving women interested in:
International relations
Development
International affairs
Diplomacy
NGOs and international organizations
Particularly relevant for Afghan women seeking opportunities for higher education outside Afghanistan.
Application and Procedure
Share the opportunity with others
Submit the application through the online application form.
Deadline: October 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Applicants should review the official scholarship flyer and requirements before submitting.
Successful applicants will enroll in a two-year master's program at the Geneva Graduate Institute.
The scholarship is for the 2027–2028 academic year.