PEACE SCHOLARS

Inspiring & engaging students to become full participants in peacemaking efforts around the world.

Peace Scholars Overview

Program Dates 2024

Peace Scholar arriving: June 17

Programming begins: June 18

ISS begins: June 24

ISS ends: August 2

Move out and departure: August 3


Overview of Peace Scholars Program

4 Pillars of Peace Scholar Program

Expectations of Peace Scholars

  • Enthusiastic participation
  • Being open to learning from your experiences inside and outside of the classroom
  • Engaging with global issues, striving to understand the perspectives, and recognizing the humanity of all parties involved in those conflicts
  • Being respectful of differing opinions
  • Following expectations of Peace Seminar stated in syllabus

Requirements of Peace Scholars

  • Must be available for entire program (June 17-August 3)
  • Completed assigned blogging during time in Norway
  • Successful completion of research project & presentation for peace seminar
  • Attendance of all lectures and excursions for the peace seminar
  • Complete all course requirements and sit for all examinations in peace seminar and ISS course
  • Presentations to at least two venues during the following year
  • Complete an evaluation and thank you letter to donors by September 1
  • Reply to future requests of academic/professional updates to best of your ability

Important Contact Information

Oslo International Summer School: North American Branch Office

Michelle Fredrickson: Head of Office

Lance Halberg: Administrative Coordinator