Alpbach Scholarship Programme

Applications
are invited for Alpbach Scholarship Programme. This programme is open to young
people under 30 who can attend leading interdisciplinary conference and a
variety of academic seminars.

The
European Forum Alpbach was founded in 1945 by Otto Molden, who had been active
in the Austrian resistance movement. More than 4,000 people from over 70
countries accept the invitation to participate in the European Forum Alpbach
each year.

The
candidate should have a very good command of English language. Therefore, the
application should be written in English.

Scholarship Description:

Application
Deadline: March 30, 2018
Course
Level: Scholarships are available to
attend leading interdisciplinary conference and a variety of academic
seminars.
Study
Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study
the subjects offered by the university.
Scholarship
Award: A basic scholarship covers the
participation fee (EUR 1.400) for the whole duration of the event
(15.08.-31.08.2018).
Should you not have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your stay,
you can additionally apply for a full scholarship providing accommodation
(EUR 510) and a daily allowance for food (EUR 289). Please indicate in
your online application if you wish to be considered for a full scholarship.
If you can provide proof of financial support for your studies, you do not
need to explain your financial situation in writing. In that case, please
include relevant proof (e.g. student grant) in your application.
Number
of Scholarships: Not Known
Scholarship
can be taken at Participating Universities

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible
Countries: Citizens of all
nationalities are eligible to apply.
Entrance
Requirements: The scholarships
are available to people up to 30 years of age. They welcome applications
from all countries (except Austria) and academic disciplines. They also
encourage artists and non-graduates to apply. There are special programmes
for students from China and Finland.
English
Language Requirements: For the Seminar
Week and the Symposia of the European Forum Alpbach, a minimum European
level B2 or academic IELTS 5.5, 6 or 6.5 is required. Native speakers have
to upload a copy of their passport. If you are a non-native speaker, there
are two ways to prove your language proficiency in English:
Language certificates: They accept official language certificates (e.g.
IELTS, TOEFL or equivalents). If your certificates are in a language other
than English, you need to submit a translation. This translation does not
need to be certified.
If you are studying in an English-speaking country or programme, you can
submit a confirmation that you are enrolled in an English-language
programme.
If you are studying in an English-speaking country or programme, you can
submit a confirmation that you are enrolled in an English-language
programme.

Application Procedure:

A
complete application requires a filled in online application form as well as a
motivational statement, a curriculum vitae, certificates and transcripts and
proof of English proficiency.