INCOMINDIOS-LIPPUNER SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship for Indigenous students is named in memoriam of long-time supporter of Indigenous rights: Eva Lippuner, who sadly passed away in 2019. Through the Incomindios-Lippuner Scholarship, Incomindios – in partnership with The University of Kent – aims to provide financial support for one Indigenous student as they pursue their degree in the field of Indigenous rights. The Incomindios-Lippuner Scholarship seeks to support Indigenous peoples through the most powerful of tools, education. Incomindios exists with the goal of supporting and promoting global Indigenous communities, their causes, and their rights. We believe that the education of those from these communities is of paramount importance for achieving these goals.

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Incomindios is now putting out a call to Indigenous students for applications to be the recipient of the Incomindios-Lippuner Scholarship! Apply here

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Process of selection 2023

This year the recipient of the Incomindios-Lippuner Scholarship must be an Indigenous person who is currently pursuing or has a confirmed place on a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PHD specializing in the field of Indigenous rights within an Indigenous institute or any accredited academic institution for the academic year 2023/2024. The recipient must demonstrate an interest in Indigenous and human rights/environmental justice advocacy or activism whilst also having the nomination or reference from an Indigenous Elder or Indigenous Mentor. The recipient should also be willing to be promoted on all Social Media platforms and able to produce informative articles related to their field of study for the Incomindios platforms and newsletter. The recipient will partner with our organisation and have the opportunity to present their work in the form of one lecture at the University of Kent. The scholarship includes a flexible and remote internship in which they would work with Incomindios in London and Zurich producing webinars, social media content, and articles based on their studies and causes. The call for applications has a specialised focus on Central and South America, however we also welcome applications from North America.  

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Timeline

Please be advised that the flexible deadline for applications is 1 December 2023. The successful candidate will be announced in January 2024 (which is subject to change based on number of candidates). The funds will be transferred either directly to the academic institution on behalf of the student or transferred to the student after proof of their own payment. Please be advised that 50% of the funds will be transferred at the beginning of the scholarship program with 50% transferred at a later date to be agreed upon. The amount of the scholarship is at least 5000 CHF.  In addition to the formal application found HERE, applicants must submit a budget of their academic costs in excel form which the scholarship would help to cover.  

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For any questions, please mail us directly at scholarship@incomindios.ch.