{"id":19504,"date":"2026-10-14T19:06:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T19:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makeoverarena.com\/blog\/?p=19504"},"modified":"2026-10-14T19:06:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T19:06:43","slug":"maria-rosario-lazzati-niada-scholarship-afghan-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.makeoverarena.com\/blog\/maria-rosario-lazzati-niada-scholarship-afghan-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship for Afghan Women 2027\u20132028: CHF 25,000 Funding"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship for Afghan Women 2027\u20132028 is accepting applications from talented Afghan women who want to pursue a master’s degree at the Geneva Graduate Institute in Switzerland. The scholarship provides CHF 25,000 per year for two years, subject to the renewal requirements, to support postgraduate education in international relations, development, and related fields.<\/p>\n

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Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship for Afghan Women 2027<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The scholarship was established in memory of Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada to help Afghan women access higher education and prepare for careers in diplomacy, international organisations, development, and humanitarian work.<\/p>\n

Applications for the 2027\u20132028 academic year are currently open. The deadline is October 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Applicants should submit their scholarship applications before the deadline and prepare for a separate admission application to the Geneva Graduate Institute.<\/p>\n

Scholarship Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Scholarship Details<\/th>\nInformation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholarship name<\/td>\nMaria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship for Afghan Women<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic year<\/td>\n2027\u20132028<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Host institution<\/td>\nGeneva Graduate Institute<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Study destination<\/td>\nGeneva, Switzerland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eligible applicants<\/td>\nAfghan women with a university degree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Study level<\/td>\nMaster’s degree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholarship value<\/td>\nCHF 25,000 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duration<\/td>\nTwo years, subject to renewal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application status<\/td>\nOpen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deadline<\/td>\nOctober 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official scholarship page<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.graduateinstitute.ch\/afghan-scholarships<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Direct scholarship application<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/forms.gle\/6AH1xZnZhP5vieya6<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

About the Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Geneva Graduate Institute established this scholarship in partnership with Arghosha Faraway Schools to support Afghan women’s access to postgraduate education.<\/p>\n

The programme addresses the barriers Afghan women face in accessing higher education by providing an opportunity to study abroad and develop expertise in international relations and development.<\/p>\n

The scholarship honours Maria Rosario Lazzati Niada, an Italian history and literature teacher who dedicated much of her work to women’s education. In 2005, she helped establish the Comitato Arghosha Faraway Schools, an organisation that has supported schools, literacy programmes for adult women, and university scholarships for Afghan girls.<\/p>\n

Through this scholarship, her commitment to education continues by helping talented Afghan women pursue advanced degrees and prepare for careers that can contribute to their communities and the international community.<\/p>\n

Benefits of the Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. CHF 25,000 annual scholarship<\/h4>\n

Successful applicants receive CHF 25,000 per year<\/strong>. The award is intended to support the recipient’s studies at the Geneva Graduate Institute.<\/p>\n

Applicants should consult the official scholarship team for a breakdown of eligible expenses and whether the award covers all tuition and living costs in their individual circumstances.<\/p>\n

2. Funding for two years<\/h4>\n

The scholarship is designed to cover a two-year master’s programme. However, recipients must submit a report at the end of their first year demonstrating their academic progress. Renewal depends on this assessment.<\/p>\n

3. Study in Switzerland<\/h4>\n

Recipients have the opportunity to study at the Geneva Graduate Institute, an institution specialising in international affairs and development studies.<\/p>\n

Studying in Geneva can provide exposure to international organisations, diplomatic institutions, research communities, and development professionals.<\/p>\n

4. Career development opportunities<\/h4>\n

A master’s degree can help graduates pursue careers in areas such as:<\/p>\n