Are you a passionate young professional or student eager to tackle security issues? The OSCE Scholarship for Peace and Security 2025 presents an incredible opportunity to enhance your leadership and negotiation skills. Engage with top experts, broaden your professional network, and delve into real-world solutions for pressing security challenges in the OSCE region.

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is now accepting applications for this extensive training program, focusing on “Conflict Prevention and Resolution through Arms Control, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation.” This program invites young professionals to contribute fresh perspectives toward creating effective arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation strategies, fostering a more inclusive and gender-balanced approach to peace and security.

Join the program and benefit from a six-week online course followed by an exclusive in-person event in Vienna for selected participants. Through engaging workshops, interactive learning, and stimulating expert discussions, you’ll gain invaluable insights into the complex politico-military aspects of security.

Best of all, participation is completely free, and the OSCE covers all costs for the in-person event. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your expertise and play a vital role in global peace and security. Apply now and secure your spot!

Key Details

Organizers: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)

Application Deadline: February 28, 2025 (noon CEST, Vienna time)

Scholarship Duration: 6 weeks from April 7 –  May 18, 2025

Location: 6 weeks online and in-person event in Vienna, Austria

Eligible Countries

The following are the countries that can apply for the OSCE Scholarship for Peace and Security 2025:

Asian Partners for Co-operation

• Afghanistan
• Australia
• Japan
• The Republic of Korea
• Thailand

Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation

• Algeria
• Egypt
• Israel
• Jordan
• Morocco
• Tunisia

Participating States

• Albania
• Andorra
• Armenia
• Austria
• Azerbaijan
• Belarus
• Belgium
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Bulgaria
• Canada
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czechia
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Georgia
• Germany
• Greece
• Holy See
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Italy
• Kazakhstan
• Kyrgyzstan
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Moldova
• Monaco
• Mongolia
• Montenegro
• Netherlands
• North Macedonia
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Russian Federation
• San Marino
• Serbia
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Tajikistan
• Türkiye
• Turkmenistan
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Uzbekistan

Benefits and Courses

• OSCE hosts an annual course on conflict prevention and resolution for professionals.
• It aims to provide general knowledge in conflict resolution through arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation.
• Focuses on enhancing women’s participation and leadership in peace and security.
• Offers 150 online scholarships to nationals aged 22-32 from OSCE participating States and Partners for Co-operation.
• Selected female participants were offered in-person training in Vienna.

Eligibility Criteria 

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Be a national of one of the OSCE participating States or Partners for Cooperation.
• Be between the ages of 22 and 32 at the time of application
• Have at least a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Be eager to engage in conflict prevention and resolution, arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament, focusing on OSCE-relevant instruments.
• Be interested in exchanging new ideas, expanding your network, and understanding career development opportunities in the respective areas.

Eligible Countries:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, The Republic of Korea, Tunisia, Turkiye, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan

Course topics

The following are the course topics:

• Arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation frameworks in the OSCE area
• Regional Confidence- and Security-Building Measures
• Control of firearms, ammunition, and mines
• Instruments for non-proliferation of conventional and weapons of mass destruction
• Impact of new technologies on peace and disarmament
• Modern warfare tactics
• Preventing and countering terrorism
• Impact of conflict and post-conflict rehabilitation
• Cross-cutting issues related to OSCE’s security approach

How to Apply for the OSCE Scholarship for Peace and Security?

Eligible individuals can apply through the link below and provide the abovementioned information.

In the application form, you need to answer the following questions:

• What interests you the most about conflict prevention and resolution / what would you like to learn about the most (500 characters maximum)? 
• In what ways do you believe participating in the OSCE Scholarship will shape your further growth in conflict prevention and resolution (1.000 characters maximum)?  
• Based on your background and future goals, what unique perspective or approach do you hope to bring to conflict prevention and resolution within the OSCE region (1.000 characters maximum)? 
• Reflecting on your journey so far, what do you consider to be your most significant professional and/or academic and/or personal achievement (1.000 characters maximum)?

Apply Now

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

Frequently Asked Questions: 

Who Can Apply?
Young professionals aged 22–32 from OSCE participating States or Partners for Co-operation with at least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) can apply for the online course.

Language of Instruction
The course is conducted in English without interpretation.

Prior Knowledge Required?
No prior experience is needed, but familiarity with the topics may be beneficial.

Selection for the In-Person Course
Completing the online course does not guarantee selection for the in-person training. Participants will be chosen based on course performance and expressed interest.

Online Training Format

• Runs for 6 weeks (7 April – 18 May) on the OSCE E-Learning platform.
• Weekly thematic sessions include text, videos, interactive elements, quizzes, and a knowledge test.
• An instructor will be available for support.
• Live weekly sessions (1.5 hours) with instructors and guest speakers.

Time Commitment

• Expect to spend 5–8 hours per week on course materials.
• Includes a 1.5-hour weekly live session on Zoom with experts.
• Designed to fit around work or study commitments.

Certificate of Completion

• Participants who meet course requirements and pass weekly tests will receive a certificate (not ECTS accredited).
• In-person course graduates will receive an additional certificate.

Cost
The program is free, and the OSCE covers all in-person training costs.

Questions?
Email: [email protected]

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