Scholarship
OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program
This fellowship provides indigenous persons with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the UN system and human rights mechanisms. It is a capacity-building program held in Geneva.
About this scholarship
OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program is offered by Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights at certificate level. The award is valued at Full funding including travel and living expenses, provided as full ride support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full funding including travel and living expenses. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at certificate level. Eligible study areas include Human Rights and International Relations. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Indigenous persons with a good command of one of the official languages of the program.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-09-06. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
certificate
Fields of study
Human Rights and International Relations
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Award
- Full funding including travel and living expenses
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- certificate
- Fields of study
- Human Rights and International Relations
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-09-06
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20