European Forum Alpbach 2013

"Experiences and Values" is the general topic of the European Forum Alpbach 2013 which will take place from August 12 to 31, 2013 in the village of Alpbach in the Tyrolean mountains. The three-week event offers an opportunity to enter into discussion with renowned personalities. In a unique atmosphere, speakers from a wide variety of disciplines will discuss burning issues of our times with the participants. An extensive social programme offers opportunities to continue debates outside the conference and seminar rooms. This special nature of the European Forum attracts around 4,000 participants from more than 60 countries every year.

To enable young people to share in this experience, the European Forum Alpbach Non-Profit Foundation under Private Law, supported by many sponsors, makes scholarships available for students and recent graduates. Last year, more than 600 students and recent graduates from 47 countries were able to take part in the Forum thanks to scholarships.

Scholarships for the Symposia of the European Forum Alpbach

Scholarships for the European Forum Alpbach 2013 are available for students and recent graduates up to 30 years of age. We welcome applications from all countries and academic disciplines. Our main objective is to ensure the participation of many young people in the entire event. The combination of academic seminars followed by symposiums and short courses on specific topics reflects the special character of the European Forum Alpbach.

Please take into account that there are different scholarship programmes for the Alpbach Summer Schools on European Integration 2013 and on European Health and Social Systems, and that you can apply only either for the European Forum Alpbach or for one of the Summer Schools.

Deadline for scholarship application: May 2, 2013 (postmark).

Scholarship Value 
A scholarship includes the participation fee for all events of the European Forum Alpbach 2013 (August 12 to 31, 2013) worth 550.00 EUR.

Should you not have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your stay in Alpbach, there is the possibility to apply for an additional amount for accommodation and board. Please fill out the financial statement form and include it in your application if you wish to be considered for this extra sum. If you have any proof of financial support for your studies, you do not need to explain your financial situation in writing but only include the corresponding forms (e.g. the confirmation that you are receiving the Austrian "Studienbeihilfe" or any other study grants). Travel costs cannot be refunded.

Students and young graduates who have been scholarship holders in the past may apply for a return scholarship. The scholarship comprises 90% of the participation fee; 10% of the fee as well as the costs for board and lodging have to be covered by the scholarship holder. If you apply for a return scholarship, you need to hand in the application form and a letter of motivation only.

Application Requirements 
Please make sure that the application submitted is complete and that you send all documents by regular mail.
Applications via e-mail cannot be accepted.

-Motivation statement-

The essential features to be included in the motivation statement (one-page text) are:
a) A comment on your personal thoughts and ideas about the topics of the current programme.
b (1) An exploration of your views and ideas concerning the European integration process, and of the fundamental ideas of the European Forum Alpbach;
OR
b (2) All applicants composing a contribution to the project “Europe 2057” or the "Science Slam" at the Built Environment Symposium will be allowed to limit the letter of motivation to the personal part (a), if the project contribution is attached to the application.

-Curriculum Vitae-

In addition to listing your academic education, the curriculum vitae should give evidence of your practical experience and extra-curricular activities.

-Certificates and Transcripts-

Copies of relevant school and university certificates, as well as a transcript covering all credits obtained during the last academic year, in order to prove your academic progress. If your transcripts/certificates are made out in a language other than German or English, you need to submit a translation. This translation need not be certified.

-German or English Proficiency-
(non-native speakers only)

Please enclose proof of your proficiency in German or English (minimum: European level B2 or IELTS 6.5). Any conclusive proof will be admitted. If your certificates are made out in a language other than German or English, you need to submit a translation. This translation need not be certified.

Selection Procedure 
All applications will be assessed through careful consideration of the documents submitted. The candidates will be selected by a committee chaired by Prof. em. Erich Gornik, former Vice-President of the European Forum Alpbach.

The following criteria will be taken into account: content of the motivation statement, academic achievements, professional experience, extra-curricular activities, and overall appearance and orderliness of the application. 100 points can be achieved. For every failed application in the past 5 points will be added, for every successful application 10 points will be subtracted.

Scholarships for the Alpbach Summerschool on European Integration

Scholarships for the Alpbach Summer School on European Integration 2013 are available for students and recent graduates up to 30 years of age.

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must either have a degree from a university or a specialised institution of higher education, or be near completion of their studies (preferably in law, economics, social or political sciences), and are required to produce evidence thereof (certificates, etc.). In exceptional cases, mature students may also be eligible.

Deadline for scholarship application: May 2, 2013 (postmark).

Scholarship Value 
A scholarship includes the participation fee for the Alpbach Summer School on European Integration 2013 (August 12 to 27, 2013) worth 500.00 EUR.

Should you not have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your stay in Alpbach, there is the possibility to apply for an additional amount for accommodation and board. Please fill out the financial statement form and include it in your application if you wish to be considered for this extra sum. If you have any proof of financial support for your studies, you do not need to explain your financial situation in writing but only include the corresponding forms (e.g. the confirmation that you are receiving the Austrian "Studienbeihilfe" or any other study grants). Travel costs cannot be refunded.

Application Requirements 
Please make sure that the application submitted is complete and that you send all documents in duplicate.
Applications via e-mail cannot be accepted.
-Letter of Motivation
-Curriculum Vitae
-Certificates and Transcripts
-Two letters of recommendation of relevant academic teachers, especially university professors
-German or English Proficiency (non-native speakers only)
Please enclose proof of your proficiency in German or English (minimum: European level B2 or IELTS 6.5). Any conclusive proof will be admitted. If your certificates are made out in a language other than German or English, you need to submit a translation. This translation need not be certified.

Selection procedure 
All applications will be assessed through careful consideration of the documents submitted. The academic director of the course will select those applicants who appear to be best qualified to complete the course successfully taking into account both their prior educational record and their language skills.

Selection results 
The scholarship holders will be informed via e-mail in the middle of June at the latest. Please make sure to mention an e-mail address in the application form that is valid from March to August. The European Forum Alpbach disposes of an adequate allocation of student accommodation and will handle your room booking if you are granted a scholarship. Therefore, it is not necessary for you to reserve accommodation prior to the announcement of the selection results.

Postal Address:

European Forum Alpbach

Franz-Josefs-Kai 13/10

1010 Vienna 

Documents and application forms can be downloaded here.

Official Website: http://www.alpbach.org 

International Conference "The European Union in the XXI Century"

The Macedonian Institute for European Studies and the Faculty of Law “Iustinianus Primus” of the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University have the pleasure to invite you to the international conference THE EUROPEAN UNION IN THE 21st CENTURY: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES. The Conference will take place in Skopje, the capitol of Macedonia, on 17th -18th May, 2013.

Eligibility

The conference is addressed internationally to academics, researchers and professionals with a particular interest in Europe and the European Union. As the nature of the conference is intended to be multidisciplinary in nature different academic backgrounds are welcomed. Post-graduate students, doctoral candidates and young researchers are welcome to submit an abstract. Representatives of INGOs, NGOs, Think Tanks and activists willing to present their work with impact on or influenced by specific understandings of the European Union are welcomed as well to submit the abstract of their contribution.

Costs

The participation fee is 80 EUR, which will cover all conference materials, proceedings, reception and an organized sightseeing tour.

Application

Potential participants are invited to submit their applications, including their CV and abstract (not more than 150 words) to: application@mies.mk, not later than April 1, 2013. The deadline for submission of the full text is May 10, 2013.

The 300 word abstracts and the affiliation details should be submitted in Word, WordPerfect, or RTF formats, following this order:

1. author(s),
2. affiliation,
3. email address,
4. title of abstract,
5. body of abstract
6. preferred panel or proposed panel

For more details, please visit the official website: http://mies.mk/the-european-union-in-the-21st-century-challenges-and-perspectives/

Ljubljana Summer School - Take the Best from East & West 2013

The next edition of Ljubljana Summer School  Take the Best from East & West will be held on 8-26 July 2013 at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. It is an internationally renowned programme that was created in the summer of 2000. During the three exciting and challenging weeks, students attend courses, interact with managers during company visits, discover local culture and socialize with people from around the world.

The Ljubljana Summer School is open to undergraduates, graduate students and recent graduates. Students will be able to choose from among many courses which are academically challenging and intellectually stimulating. Discussions between professors and students through various interactive teaching methods are strongly encouraged. Coming from Slovenia and all over the world, the lecturers are experts in their chosen fields and actively involved in academic research; many act as advisers and consultants to companies and the government.  

Students meet colleagues from different parts of the world and gain insights into new cultures and thinking processes that are a source of creativity and development. They will work in teams and improve their communication skills. We will organise visits to successful Slovenian companies from various industries in different Slovenian regions. 

Students may choose one or two courses with 6, 7 or 8 ECTS credits. In line with the home university policy, students can earn ECTS credits if all the course requirements are fulfilled. Together with the ECTS credits students receive a Certificate of Attendance. The lectures will be held in the morning or afternoon. The number of students per course is limited. Please note that a course will not be offered if fewer than 15 students apply.  

Courses

We offer many courses which are academically challenging and intellectually stimulating. Discussion between professors and students through various interactive teaching methods are strongly encouraged. Lecturers, from Slovenia and all over the world, are experts in their chosen fields and are actively involved in academic research; many act as advisers and consultants to companies and the government.

In line with your home university policy, you can earn ECTS credits if you fulfil all course requirements. Together with ECTS credits you receive a Certificate of Attendance. You may choose one or two courses. The courses will be lectured in the morning or in the afternoon. Number of students per course is limited. Please note that a course will not be offered if fewer than 15 students apply.

Lecturing is in English. There are 10 lecture days of 3 in-class units per course/day. Additionally the study of a 6 ECTS course includes 30 hours of independent study, 15 hours of homework and 15 hours of group work. On the last day the examination takes place.

All available courses are listed here

Fees 

 
- Study fee for one course: EUR 650; it includes tuition and study materials for one course, access to the library and computer rooms, opening and closing ceremony, company visits in Ljubljana, some social events, Ljubljana city bus ticket and a welcome package.
- Study fee for the second course: EUR 150; it includes tuition and study materials for the second course.
- Hospitality Package: EUR 300; includes accommodation in a shared room with a shared bathroom and kitchen, free internet access, breakfast and lunch on weekdays.
- Single room fee:150 EUR; available only in Dormitory Rožna dolina
- Late payment fee: EUR 150 for payments received from 9 May to 8 June 2013.
- Not included in the fee: transport to and from Ljubljana, health insurance, visa costs, some social activities, organised visits and trips, additional meals, and personal expenses. 

Important!
Early Bird fee payment: for payments received by May 8 2013
Late fee payment: for payments received from May 9 2013 until 8 June 2013.

Accomodation

For Ljubljana Summer School participants we offer two types of accommodation. First 200 students will be accommodated in the dormitory Bežigrad (“first paid, first served” regulation) and the rest in one of the student dormitories in Rožna dolina.

Students apply for accommodation in the application form by choosing the “hospitality package”. Lunch and breakfast on weekdays are included. 

Read more here: http://www.ef.uni-lj.si/summerschool and apply here: http://summerschool.ef.uni-lj.si/Apply

Please send your questions to summer.school@ef.uni-lj.si 

1st European Youth Conference: Strengthening the Recognition of Non-Formal Education in European Youth Work

Youth organization CULTURE GOES EUROPE (CGE) – Soziokulturelle Initiative Erfurt e.V. is looking for participants all over Europe for its “1st European Youth Conference: Strengthening the Recognition of Non-Formal Education in European Youth Work” to be held in Cracow, Poland, on 19th – 25th March 2013. 

One of the main challenges of European youth work is the recognition of the value of youth work as non-formal learning among public and private institutions as well as among the general population on one hand and the recognition of learning outcomes of youth participating in youth work activities on the other hand. Facing the challenges of the new EU program “Erasmus for all” the requested project proposal therefore focuses on the two interlinked processes of formal/political as well as social recognition of youth work and non-formal learning. 

The objectives of the project are:

• To facilitate the communication between the involved stakeholders

• To foster the transfer of knowledge within the EU27

• To increase the transparency and quality of YW and NFL activities

The participants of the Youth Conference (YC) will join an intense week working on sharing their experiences:

• How to facilitate the communication between the involved stakeholders

• How to foster the transfer of knowledge within EU27

• How to increase the transparency and quality of YW and NFL activities

The activities are based on principles & practice of non-formal learning including various activities as open space, lectures/speeches/inputs, floors include. exercises, simulations, which are creating situations for deeper personal reflection, followed by concentrated debriefing, work in small mixed groups, inputs, presentations & discussion of results, e.g. through fishbowl-method, field trips, meetings & roundtables, workshops, free time activities & intercultural activities. The methods are based on a learning process & stimulating creativity, active participation and initiative. Last but not least is to get connected and finding synergy-effects between us and new projects under the umbrella of YiA Programme of the European Commission.

You are interested to participate?

We launched an open call for participants. Nevertheless priority is given to participants who are applying via the official project partners.

The following organisations are involved in the project:

• ECEPAA – European Centre for Economic and Policy Affairs – Belgium

• Youth for Better Europe – Bulgaria

• International Initiatives for Cooperation – Bulgaria

• Municipality of Aradippou – Cyprus

• International Movement Youth Time – Czech Republic

• Be International, o.s. – Czech Republic

• Association Migration Solidarité et Echanges pour le Développement – France

• CGE Erfurt e.V. – Germany

• ELIX – Conservation Volunteers Greece – Greece

• Comune di Tortona – Italy

• SkillMaker – Latvia

• Youth center “Baze” –

• Kaunas Union of Youth NGOs ‘Round Table’ – Lithuania

• Strategies of Interactive Training Foundation – Malta

• DINAMO – Portugal

• Associação para a Formação e Desenvolvimento do Montijo – CMM – Portugal

• Team for Youth Association – Romania

• Zavod Nefiks – Slovenia

• Društvo mladinski ceh – Slovenia

• Gaziantep Youth and Culture Association – Turkey

• Çanakkale Koza Gençlik Derneği – Turkey

This Youth Conference is for 50 participants and recommended for youth workers, trainers, youth leaders, project managers, youth policy makers.

Participants from the following countries are eligible: Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Turkey.

Your profile:

• you’re head over heels for non-formal education

• you’re familiar with non-formal learning methods

• you took part at least at one Youth in Action activities

• you’re an active member of a NGO or youth organization

• you’re able to participate active at the Youth Conference

• you’re not a Youth in Action tourist

• you love to share your experiences, ideas and passion

A participation fee in the amount of 75 EUR per person is taken to cover expenses which are not covered by the YiA grant. The participants are accommodated in a Hotel. There the participants will receive breakfast, lunch and dinner. The kitchen is used to cook also vegetarian and vegan food. We will reimburse 70% of the travel costs for the YC on the basis of the cheapest possibilities.

A comprehensive guide with further information is available here.

Or apply directly via:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dExOMVpLY3BRTXM5MGt3Q3IyRG1vbGc6MQ#gid=0

In case you cannot access the given information/links/documents please contact us directly via: recognitionnfe@gmail.com

 

Please apply online till the 22.02.2013.

The project is funded by the Youth in Action programme of the European Union.

PhD Fellowships in Economics at Vienna Graduate School of Economics

The Vienna Graduate School of Economics (VGSE) offers a unique opportunity to study at a PhD program with a world-class faculty located in the center of the “number 1 quality of living city worldwide”. Apply now and benefit from our attractive fellowships! The Vienna Graduate School of Economics is a collaboration of the University of Vienna and the Institute for Advanced Studies. It offers a broad three-year PhD program in economics focusing on specialized field courses, research seminars, and intensively supervised research time. One year is allocated to course work and research training; two years to research. The school is financed by the Austrian Science Foundation (FWF). The program is entirely run in English.

Eligibility

Applicants at VGSE must have completed a master program in economics or related fields with advanced courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. As a VGSE PhD student you work on your own research in the VGSE office and contribute to a lively research environment. You follow courses, conduct your dissertation research, meet your supervisors, discuss with fellow students and faculty members, and present your ongoing research in the research seminars. Moreover you travel to conferences, summer schools, or go on extended research visits abroad.

Fellowship

• Full fellowship: employment at the University of Vienna (Euro 26.580 gross/year)
• Limited fellowship: paid by the Institute for Advanced Studies (Euro 10.200 net/year)
• No fellowship: place to study and a research grant to attend conferences

All students receive:

• Research grant to attend conferences, summer schools, or go on extended research visits abroad
• Exemption from tuition fees
• Fully equipped workplace

Application procedure

There are two independent application deadlines for the academic year 2013/2014 (program start October 2013). Most fellowships are allocated in the first application round. The first application period lasts from December 1st, 2012 to January 31st, 2013. During these two months applications for the first deadline will be received. The second deadline is 30 April 2013. The application process consists of the application package and a personal interview with the shortlisted candidates.

Application Package:
- Application form
- Two recommendation letters sent to application@vgse.at by the referees directly
- Your Application documents (one pdf file) uploaded to the application form in this order:

1. CV (max. 2 pages)
2. Motivation letter (1 page)
3. Research proposal (1 page)
4. BSc or Magister certificate
5. MSc or Magister certificate (finished at the start of the program only)
6. Transcript of grades of your MSc or Magister studies
7. Reading lists or syllabi (content and literature) for MSc level courses in: Microeconomics/Macroeconomics/Econometrics
8. GRE test result (DI Code 6733)
9. English test result (TOEFL Code Number 6757, or IELTS test, or waiver request)

Personal Interviews may be held face-to-face, via telephone, or via Skype.

Contacts

Verena Konrad
Vienna Graduate School of Economics
Maria Theresien Strasse 3, Top 18, 3rd floor
A-1090 Vienna
Tel: +43-(0)1-4277-37422
Fax: +43-(0)1-4277-37492
E-mail: info@vgse.at
Skype: VGSEconomics

Official Website

HiOA International Summer School 2013 in Oslo

The annual International Summer School at Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences (HiOA) will be arranged on 02 - 19 July 2013.

The International Summer Programme at HiOA will be a meeting place for students from all over the world. In addition to the courses, we will arrange social and cultural events, excursions, and field trips. Most of the students will be accommodated in centrally located student villages.

All students with at least one year of university education and proficiency in English are welcome to apply. Although the majority of the participants will be international, Norwegian students are more than welcome to apply. We hope to create a global campus, with high academic standard, as well as the possibility to experience Norway.

For the summer of 2013, we offer the following courses:

• Philosophy in Preschool and School
• International Public Health
• Network and System Administration
• Universal Design of ICT

Accommodation

All students at the International Summer School at HiOA may be accommodated in student residencies close to campus Pilestredet and the city centre. You will have your own furnished room (student standard) with internet access. Kitchen and bathroom facilities will be shared with 15 other students.

Making your own housing arrangement is also possible.

Social and Cultural Activities

During summer school in Oslo we would like you to participate in a variety of social and cultural activities in order to get the most out of your stay. This is an integrated part of the summer programme.

We will offer:

• Guided tours to some of our popular museums, for example Nobel Peace Centre, Munch, The Ski museum/Holmenkollen, the Folk museum and many more.
• Guided tours in Oslo
• Trips to both the islands and the surrounding woods.
• Barbecues
• any even more fun. Just wait and see
  

Summer School Fees

The application fee is 800 NOK (approximately 100 EUR), it is non-refundable, and should be paid before 1 March 2013 to this bank account:

Bank name: DnB NOR
Bank address: Stranden 21, N-0021 Oslo, Norway
IBAN: NO12 7694 0514 963
BIC (SWIFT) code:  DNBANOKKXXX
Recipient/beneficiary:
Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences (HiOA)
Pb 4 St. Olavs plass
N-0130 Oslo, Norway

The Summer School does not charge any course fees, but we charge 6000 NOK (approx. 775EUR/1070USD) for accommodation, extracurricular activities, excursions and administrative costs. If you would like to arrange your own accommodation you only pay 3000 NOK for the Summer School.

Payment instructions for the fee will be given in the formal  Letter of Acceptance. These fees are due 1 June 2013. After 1 June no fees are refundable. Fees paid for one summer session can't be transferred to the following year.

HiOA Summer School does not offer scholarships.

Application 

Application deadline is March 1st, 2013. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible if you are a citizen of a country that requires a visa to visit Norway.

More about the application process  

Contacts 

Ivalu Greig at International Office is coordinator of the Summer School 2013.

E-mail: summer@hioa.no

Master Scholarships for East-European Students in Sweden

This Swedish Institute program for highly-qualified East-European students aims to promote democratic, economic and social development through supporting know-how and transfer of knowledge to advanced students within areas in which Sweden is at the forefront of academic research. About 10 scholarships will be awarded for studies in Sweden, starting August 2013. The scholarship covers both living costs and tuition fees. 

Countries

The program is open to candidates from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia (FYROM), and Serbia. For the academic year of 2013/2014 about 10 scholarships will be offered. The applications are assessed by a selection committee taking into consideration the relevance and quality of the personal motivation letter and CV. Academic merits are already evaluated by the universities in the admission round and is not a criteria for scholarships. 

Who is eligible?

The scholarships are intended for students from the above mentioned target group for full time studies in Sweden starting in the autumn semester, August 2013. There is no age limit for scholarship holders.

Scholarships cannot be granted to students who:

• Have already lived in Sweden for two years or more, previous to the scholarship period.
• Have a permanent residence or work permit in Sweden.
• Have previously been awarded a Swedish Institute scholarship for Master’s level studies or research at a Swedish university.
• Already hold a master’s degree from a Swedish university/university college.
• Are currently enrolled in a study program at bachelor’s or master’s level at a Swedish university or university college.

How to apply

The scholarship application period for the academic year 2013/2014 will be February 1 until February 11, 2013. A list of successful candidates will be published on www.studyinsweden.se before deadline to accept your place at the study program at www.universityadmissions.se.

The eligible master programs are within the area of social science and environmental studies and have been selected by the Swedish universities. The list of eligible study programs will be published on December 1, 2012 can be found here.

1. Apply for a study program at a Swedish host university by using the Swedish official online application service for academic studies in Sweden at www.universityadmissions.se. This has to be done before the student can apply for a SI scholarship. Please observe that the personal application number retrieved in the confirmation from your study program registration has to be used when applying for a scholarship in the next step.

2. Submit the payment of your application fee to www.universityadmissions.se.

3. Apply for a scholarship. This step can only be taken once having successfully registered an application for a study program at a Swedish university. Up to four programs can be applied for in order to maximize the chances to get admitted. In this case the candidate has to make a separate scholarship application to each of the study programs.

Scholarship benefits and period

The scholarship covers both the tuition fee (which is paid directly to the Swedish university/university college by the Swedish Institute) and living expenses to the amount of SEK 9,000 per month. The scholarship is only awarded for programs starting in the fall semester 2013 (August) and is granted for one academic year, i.e. for two semesters at a time, but will be extended for programs longer than two semesters provided that study results are satisfactory. 

The scholarship is designed to cover living costs and study expenses for the scholarship holder. There are no grants for family members. The granted scholarship period cannot be altered or extended beyond the study program period nor can the scholarship be transferred to another study program and/or university.

Travel grants

Scholarship holders will receive a travel grant in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a one-time payment of SEK 5,000 and is meant to cover also the return flight. 

More information about the details of the application procedure can be found here.

St. Gallen Symposium 2013

Fostering an intergenerational dialogue is the aim of the St. Gallen Symposium. For that reason, 200 talented young people from all over the world are invited to take part in that event . The mission of these Leaders of Tomorrow is to fundamentally challenge the Leaders of Today with critical questions and new approaches. The 43rd symposium will take place on 02–03 May 2013 at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. The Conference is the world’s premier opportunity for intergenerational debate on issues of management, politics and civil society – completely run by students.

 

With the ultimate goal  for the sustained success of companies and societies in a globalised world, the St. Gallen Symposium:

• creates added value for a global target group made up of entrepreneurs, top managers, politicians, scientists, decision-makers from civil society, and students
• through gaining insight into fundamental issues concerning management, the entrepreneurial environment and the interfaces between business, politics and society
• through gaining insight into fundamental issues concerning management, the entrepreneurial environment and the interfaces between business, politics and society

Every year, the competition for the St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award offers graduate and postgraduate university students throughout the world the unique opportunity to qualify for an expenses-covered participation as “Leaders of Tomorrow” in the St. Gallen Symposium. Students enter into a challenging exchange of ideas with today’s global leaders about the pressing economic and societal questions of our time. Competitors are invited to submit their thoughts and visions on the theme of the St. Gallen Symposium. All contributions will be evaluated according to specific criteria by an independent jury, composed of professors, corporate executives, entrepreneurs and politicians.

The authors of the 100 best contributions qualify for a participation in the St. Gallen Symposium. The following highlights await the qualifiers:

• Meet 600 top decision makers and 200 of the world’s brightest young minds
• Expenses for travel, board and lodging covered, travel service provided
• The three winners will present their work in front of the assembled plenum. The three winners share EUR 20,000 prize money

Eligibility

• you must be enrolled at a recognised university or an educational institution that is affiliated to a university,
• you must be enrolled in a graduate or post-graduate programme (e.g. Master, MBA, Ph.D., postgraduate Diplomas)
• you must be born in or after 1983.

The deadline for essay submissions is 01 February 2013.

Read more and submit your essay

Scholarships for University Graduates From ENP Countries

The EU (European Commission/DG Education and Culture) offers a large number of scholarships to university graduates coming from European Neighbourhood Policy countries for post-graduate studies at the College of Europe (Bruges or Natolin (Warsaw) campus) during the academic year 2013-2014. These scholarships cover academic expenses, accommodation, meals and travel costs.

 

The eligible countries are: Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Syria, Tunisia and Ukraine.

Selection Procedure:

1. Candidates are requested to visit the website of the College www.coleurope.eu and check the necessary information under 'Postgraduate Programmes' and 'Admission': admission requirements and language requirements.

2. Candidates have to register and apply online (Admission/apply online).

3. Candidates have to print the application form and send it by post to the Admissions Office of the College of Europe (address : Dijver 11, BE-8000 Brugge) with the requested documents.

4. After the deadline, all applications will be evaluated by the study departments at the College of Europe and a preselection will be made. Preselected candidates will be invited for a (telephone) interview with the Professors/assistants of the department(s) they have applied for. The final decisions on admission and scholarships will be taken after all interviews of the candidates from the ENP countries. Candidates will be contacted by e-mail.

Read more and apply: http://www.coleurope.eu/website/study/admission/scholarships/scholarships-university-graduates-coming-european-neighbourhood

Youth Encountering Environmental Human Rights

We invite you to apply for the study session “Youth Encountering Environmental Human Rights” (24.02.-02.03.2013) that will take place at the European Youth Centre in Budapest.

This study session aims to promote active youth participation in environmental human rights education and peaceful activism. We have prepared this activity for youth workers, educators, activists- anyone interested to explore the topic of environmental human rights, willing to share their histories of participation and learn new ways of engaging in local and global environmental matters. 

“All over the world, people are experiencing the effects of ecosystem decline, from water shortages to fish kills and landslides on deforested slopes. The victims of environmental degradation tend to belong to more vulnerable sectors of the society —racial and ethnic minorities and the poor—who regularly carry a disproportionate burden of such abuse. Increasingly, many basic human rights are being placed at risk, as the right to health is affected by the contamination of resources, or the right to property and culture compromised by commercial intrusion into indigenous lands. Human rights activism presents a significant opportunity to address the human consequences of environmental degradation and can serve as a catalyst for inspiring ideas and action in the real world ” 

IYNF finds it essential to empower young people to defend their rights and the rights of the communities that are affected by abuse of local ecosystems and climate change. We believe that human rights education plays an important role in exploring the interdependencies of rights and links between environmental degradation and human rights. Thus this course! 

During this study session we also want to build a network of young people willing to multiply their knowledge and create follow-up initiatives and projects in the field of human rights education, environmental education, education for sustainable development and youth participation internationally and in their local communities. 

If so far it all sounds exciting and you would like to apply, there is certain criteria you have to fulfill before you click on the application link. 

Applicants for this SS should be: 

· 18-30 years old (with some exceptions over 30); 

· Residing in one of member states of Council of Europe; 

· Volunteering, working/ actively hanging out in youth/environmental or both field organizations; 

· With previous experience in fields of youth work/environmental human rights/human rights/ environmental activism; 

· Willing to multiply their learning by passing it to others through projects and incentives; 

· Eager to learn, actively participate, share and contribute. 

There is participation fee of Euro 50, however all your visa and travel, accommodation and board costs are 100% covered!

Fill your application form until 20nd of December, 2012  here: https://docs.google.com/a/iynf.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEROT0VWanVWcDlqb2RabWtNU2pjR3c6MQ#gid=0 

We will notify only accepted applicants of selection results by 7th of January the latest. 

More info: http://www.iynf.org/activities-meetings/activities/call-participants-study-session-%E2%80%9Cyouth-encountering-environmental-hum

If you have any further questions, please contact Ilze Jece- ilze@iynf.org

Danish Government Scholarships for Qualified Non-EU/EEA Students

The Danish Government welcomes highly qualified and motivated international students from all over the world to study in Denmark. A number of scholarships are therefore offered each year by the Danish Ministry of Education to fund students from countries outside the European Union/ European Economic Area. The scholarships can be awarded for a full degree programme or for part of a degree programme at undergraduate or postgraduate level. 

In order to be eligible for a scholarship you must be: 

· A citizen of a country outside the EU, the European Economic Area or Switzerland 

· Enrolled in a full degree higher education programme

· Granted a time-limited residence permit in Denmark due to education 

You are not eligible for a Danish government scholarship if you are: 

· Seeking admission to a university level institution of arts, design and architecture · Have a legal claim to the rights of Danish citizens 

· Have been granted a residence permit at the time of admission by the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9c, subsection 1, as the child of a foreign citizen who has been granted a residence permit in accordance with the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9a, and who is a citizen of a country that is not acceded to the EU or covered by the EEA agreement 

· A student who is eligible for a grant in accordance with Danish Law regarding the State Education Fund 

Institutions: The scholarships are administered by the Danish institutions of higher education, each of which decides which students will receive a scholarship. For further information about the government scholarship, please consult the admission details of the higher education institution of your choice. 

More info can be found at Denmark’s official portal for International students: http://studyindenmark.dk/study-in-denmark/tuition-fees-and-scholarships 

Please note: The government scholarship consists of two parts and can be given as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or grants towards covering your living costs. However, since the scholarships are administered by the individual higher education institution you should enquire at the institution of your choice for further details.

Campus for Finance - New Year’s Conference 2013

On January 17 & 18, 2013, the 13th “Campus for Finance - New Year’s Conference” under the topic “Financial Markets, Media & Politics – Who Rules the World?“ will be held at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management in Vallendar, Germany.
 
Our aim is to bring together outstanding personalities from economics, leading corporations and politics with selected students from all over the world to support the exchange in a unique familiar atmosphere. You can be excited about inspiring speeches, panel discussions and workshops.

Keynote speakers at the upcoming conference include:

• Helmut Schmidt (Former Federal Chancellor of Germany)
• Jürgen Fitschen (Co-CEO Deutsche Bank AG)
• Alexander Dibelius (CEO Germany, Austria, Switzerland, CEE Goldman Sachs)  
• Dr. Karl-Georg Altenburg (CEO Germany, Austria, Switzerland J.P. Morgan)
• Aleksander Kwasniewski (Former President of Poland)
• Dr. Maximilian Zimmerer (CFO Allianz SE)
• Dr. Christian Veith (Head of Germany The Boston Consulting Group)
• Prof. Takatoshi Ito (Professor of The University of Tokyo)
• Dr. Rudolf Apenbrink (Executive Director of Global Asset Management (Germany) HSBC)
• Dr. Martin Reitz (CEO Germany, Austria, Switzerland Rothschild)
• Alex Wilmot-Sitwell (President EMEA Bank of America Merrill Lynch)
• Ted Moynihan (Global Head Banking Practice Oliver Wyman)

Eligibility 

You may apply as a student if you are enrolled in either a bachelor, graduate or full-time MBA program.

Opportunities

• Explore the fascination of future financial markets
• More than 15 speeches by high-ranking corporate and renowned academic speakers from around the world (including Nobel laureate and several CEOs and CFOs
• Discuss current developments in the financial industry with renowned academic experts and business leaders
• Engage in networking opportunities 
• Meet more than 200 invited international students from leading universities around the world
• Get to know our sponsors during the Corporate Fair and participate in exciting workshops
• Entrepreneurial Talks will offer the unique opportunity to have a close informal talk with business leaders and gain insights about their way to success.

Costs and Subsidies

Participation fee: 70 EUR. It includes accommodation, meals, shuttle service, final party. Travel subsidies are offered for all participating students. The amount depends on the region you are coming from. 

We provide free accommodation for student participants in our guesthouses.

Application deadline for student application for the New Years Conference 2013 is November 30, 2012. Early applications are favored in border cases.  

Read more and apply: http://campus-for-finance.com/NYC/For-Students/

If you have any questions, please write to students@cff-nyc.com

Graz International Summer School Seggau 2013

The Graz International Summer School Seggau is designed for internationally oriented, highly motivated students from all disciplines, who wish to deepen their understanding of current European and international affairs by concentrating on the regions of South Eastern Europe and the Americas and by studying and discussing global developments and challenges within the context of collective issues reflecting aspects of individual, social, political, cultural, regional, economic, cohort and national identities. In 2013, Graz International Summer School Seggau will take place on June 30th - July 13th under the general topic  "Collective Identities: Nationalism, Transnationalism – Europe and Beyond". The event is held in Seggau Castle that is located about 40km south of Graz, near the beautiful city of Leibnitz, Austria.

5 reasons to apply:

- 2-week summer university with a campus atmosphere at Seggau Castle
- 6 ECTS credits (for participation and seminar paper)
- Lectures, panel discussions and 10 parallel seminar modules
- Discussions with international lecturers and guests
- All-inclusive-package (tuition, meals, accommodation, extracurricular program and field trips)

Aims and Objectives
- Interdisciplinary co-operation of teachers and students on the cultural, intellectual and historical dimensions of current European and American affairs in view of their positioning in a globalized world.
- Presentation in research and teaching of focus areas of the University of Graz – South Eastern Europe and North, Central and South America.
- Development and education of young leaders of tomorrow in the fields of politics, administration, business, science, culture and religion.

Fees and Scholarships

The total student participation fee is € 1.300 covering course costs, tuition, room & board (double or triple rooms, 3 meals per day) , and excursions for the entire two weeks. Please check the link below as various scholarship schemes are available that you might qualify for:  http://international.uni-graz.at/en/stud/int-focus/summerschools/gusegg-summerschool/fees-and-payment/

Deadline for application: February 28th, 2013

Read more about the application process here: http://international.uni-graz.at/en/stud/int-focus/summerschools/gusegg-summerschool/application/

If you have further questions, please send an email to gusegg@uni-graz.at