Fellowships for civil society activists: community engagement

Sector: Other
Type: Scholarship
Location: Ukraine and EU
Deadline: Finished
Organiser: EU

This is an opportunity to receive EUR 5,000 for a project that will improve Ukrainian society.

Stage a documentary play about life under occupation, conduct a workshop on arranging inclusive spaces, launch a career guidance platform for young people or create a psychological support group for people who were forced to leave their homes — you will have eight months to implement the idea in Ukraine or the EU.

To better understand which projects the scholarship supports, look for inspiration on the website with the portfolio of winners of past competitions.

The programme is funded by the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Foundation. This is one of thousands of EU opportunities for Ukraine.

More about the project

What do I get?
  • Individual training, coaching and EUR 5,000 to cover events, promotional costs and travel. You will also be able to pay for the work of an accountant, rent of office space and legal services for opening an account, as long as these costs do not exceed 10% of the total budget.
  • Membership in the Alumni community. It means more opportunities, networking and a personal brand of a changemaker.
Can I apply?

This competition is for you if you: 

  • Work for a Ukrainian public organisation or have work experience in this field.
  • Speak English at the B1 level according to CEFR.
  • Have the citizenship of Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Armenia, Georgia or Moldova.
  • Are an adult.
  • Have never participated in this programme before.
What do I need to apply?
  • Concept form completed in English.
  • CV. Find guidelines on creating a good CV on Europass website.
  • Motivation letter.
  • Description of the project: actions needed for its implementation, communication strategy, expected results and team.
  • Budget.
  • A copy of passport or ID. 
  • Recommendation letter.
  • A certificate confirming your English level.

Find more about application requirements here.

How do I apply?

Fill out a short online form by 27 December. If your application is successful, the organisers will ask you to tell more about the project and attach a complete package of documents by 26 January.

Don't delay because applications are being processed on a rolling basis. The winners will be communicated in February 2024.

Good to know
  • You can submit only one application.
  • If you think using the online form would put you at risk, please get in touch with eapcivilsociety@protonmail.com
  • Organisers will prefer projects that address IDPs or contribute to improving the accountability of civil society organisations and communication with clients.
  • The scholarship supports activists from Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Armenia, Georgia and Moldova. Feel free to apply if you want to implement a project in one of these countries.
  • This scholarship is for individuals, not legal entities and organisations.
  • The scholarship will not cover any payments to you or your management or equipment purchase.
  • You must implement the project by November 2024.

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