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THE YOUNG DIPLOMAT SUMMER SCHOOL ON DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE)

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In 2021 the Council on Foreign Relations wrote that “promoting inclusion and equity among different groups within societies improves stability. Those efforts increase social cohesion and trust and augment faith in government and governance”. Along the same lines the United Nations stated “the best way to prevent societies from descending into crisis—including but not limited to conflict—is to ensure they are resilient through investment in inclusive and sustainable development”.

It is fair to say we are still far from an inclusive world where each person has equal chances. Diplomats play a key role in shaping agreements and opportunities for a more inclusive world. On the other hand, these meetings are not always a success and you have to deal with difficult and inflexible negotiators. So how can you turn a discussion on inclusion, diversity and equity into a win-win situation? What can you do to facilitate that change? What are the current challenges within international politics in relation to diversity and inclusion? If you recognize yourself in these questions then this summer school might exactly be what you are looking for.

The program of 2023 includes speakers like Paul Meerts, Marene van Elgerswegen, Adeline Tibakweitira, Hans van den Berg and practising diplomats. Participants are offered the opportunity to expand their (international) network with networking sessions and practice their skills in a diplomatic simulation and other practical assignments.

TUITION FEE

The tuition fee for this Summer School is € 300 (this includes taxes and other fees)

Unfortunately the price this year has significantly increased as inflation has had a serious impact on the prices of the locations where our sessions are held. We are trying our best to lower them by finding alternative locations. Therefore the final price on your invoice may be lower, but never higher than the prices mentioned here. 

This fee includes: 

  • Workshops, lectures, tours of the Hague, embassy visits and final simulation.

  • Access to all events (participants may join optional events for an extra fee)

  • Signature welcome package.

  • All reading materials.

  • Certificate of participation.

To guarantee personalised and high-quality education we will only host 40 spots.

HOW TO APPLY

To be admitted for this program you do not need previous experience, knowledge, or related studies in the field. This program is open to anyone interested in the subject and wishing to obtain experience with democracy and diplomacy and negotiation.

To be selected, please fill out our form (button below) in which you will be asked to provide us with the following:

  • A motivational statement of a maximum of 250 words. Include why you want to take part in this course and why you should be considered. Try answering the question what the course will specifically bring you and what you will bring to the course.  Avoid summarising your CV.

  • A back home action plan of a maximum of 350 words. This action plan should explain to us how this program is going to help you in the development of your career and how you will be applying what you have learned. Try to include how you may pay forward what you have learned and how you can help the world to become more inclusive. 

  • Your Curriculum Vitae, including current or previous studies, current or previous work experience, current or previous extra-curricula.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

May 7th, 2023, 23:59 (CET, Amsterdam Time)

Scholarship

The following scholarship is directly available from the Young Diplomat and will be given to two participants:

Scholarship 1: This scholarship includes a waiver for the tuition fee and your stay in The Hague. You will need to arrange and cover your own transport to The Hague and other expenses.

To apply for a scholarship we ask you to send us, besides the required application documents, a short clip (maximum of 5 minutes) in which you briefly highlight why you should be considered for this scholarship, give us an insight into your daily life and why you need this scholarship. Be creative and make sure it is a realistic representation of your life. We are not selecting you on your editing skills but on your story and personal situation. As with the motivation letter, avoid summarising your CV.  Following your application for a scholarship, we might ask for additional information. 

APPLY HERE

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