Congratulations to the most recent recipient:
Ankita Goyal is a student in the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) program at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Pursuing her impassioned advocacy for sexual abuse and trauma, particularly in adolescents, the scholarship will allow Goyal to expand her self-founded initiatives into a network of empowerment centers. Her plans to conduct field research in rural India will allow her to integrate community-based interventions with policy reforms to reshape how India approaches child safety.
About
The Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship is a $4100 scholarship that has been made available through an endowment established by Farid Rohani in honor of Jamaloddin Khanjani, a successful businessman who, because he was Baha’i, lost his business after the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran. The scholarship is in honor of Mr. Khanjani’s commitment to and support of education and human rights.
The scholarship will support a UBC graduate student whose studies focus on human rights and related aspects of public policy and global affairs.
How to Apply
Applications are currently closed.
Eligibility and Selection
All students pursuing an MA or PhD at UBC-Vancouver are eligible for this award, though preference will be given to students in the Masters of Public Policy and Global Affairs program. A successful candidate will be selected by the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and nominated to the Faculty of Arts Associate Dean, Research in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Submissions will be assessed on clarity, rigor, and originality. Please ensure that the language used is clear and accessible to an interdisciplinary panel of readers.
Application Process
- Complete a online application form.
- Include (max 3 page PDF):
- A statement (maximum 1000 words) outlining your interest in the topic of human rights, both in general and any specific area (thematic or geographic) of interest, your views on systemic or structural aspects of human right safeguards, and your plan on how to pursue the topic of human rights as part of your current and future studies.
- Evidence of past scholarship on the subject of human rights. This includes relevant courses taken at a post-secondary level, articles or papers written on the subject, and/or recognition received for exemplary work either as an activist or a scholar.
- If applicable, any personal experience related to human rights issues.
- A copy of your unofficial transcript showing at least one full year of study.
- The name and contact information (email, phone) of one referee.
Word documents and JPEGs will not be accepted.
Applicants personal information is collected under the authority of section 26c of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). This information will be used for the purpose of evaluating eligibility for this award. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to sppga.admin@ubc.ca.
Past Scholarship Recipients
Elena Gordillo Fuertes is a student in the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) program at the University of British Columbia (UBC). About the significance of this scholarship, Elena notes: “This scholarship underscores the importance of bringing human rights considerations to the forefront of public policy decisions. For me personally, it serves as an inspiration to continue my research on the complex relationships between environmental governance and human rights and continue advocating for the rights of underrepresented communities around the world in my personal, academic and professional journey.”
Norma Patiño Sánchez is a student in the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) program at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Norma shares what this scholarship means to her: “I am very grateful for this recognition and support that will allow me to continue my career and commitment to the defense of women’s rights and gender justice. Behind my achievements are the efforts, teachings, and inspiration of many people and resilient women in my life: Alejandra, Irma and Lisa. On this path I hope to become a social scientist and activist who does not forget my roots, who places myself in both mind and body in the streets and realities of Mexico and my region, and who surrounds myself with diverse perspectives, especially those of women from the Global South.”
Shifa Thobani is a student in the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) program at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Shifa shares what this scholarship means to her: “This scholarship is a recognition of the power of a community-led approach in solving complex development challenges in countries like India. It has inspired me to continue my work in the space of menstrual hygiene in rural India. This one is for the women and girls I have worked with in the past, and will work with in the future!”