1325 Scholarship in Memory of Zaida Catalán 2026
Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA)
Quick Facts
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MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
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About This Scholarship
The 1325 Scholarship in Memory of Zaida Catalán offers a one-year placement with MIFTAH, a Palestinian civil society organization, for early-career peacebuilders committed to advancing women’s participation in conflict resolution and the Women, Peace and Security agenda. The scholarship includes capacity-building activities, a basic living allowance, and overhead costs to ensure a safe and rewarding placement environment.
What This Scholarship Covers
- One-year placement with MIFTAH
- Basic living allowance
- Capacity-building activities
- Overhead costs for host organisation to ensure safe working environment
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a young peacebuilder at the beginning of career
- 2 Must have at least two years of relevant work experience in civil society in Palestine
- 3 Must demonstrate strong commitment to the Women, Peace and Security agenda
- 4 Must have commitment to advancing gender equality
- 5 Must be aware of current security situation in Ramallah and West Bank and prepared to work under volatile conditions