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EDUCATION => Scholarships => Topic started by: scholarman on Apr 26, 2014, 03:31 PM

Title: Frankfurt School Scholarships for International Students in Germany, 2014/2015
Post by: scholarman on Apr 26, 2014, 03:31 PM
Applications are invited for international scholarships for undergraduate and master degree programmes at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management for 2014/2015 academic year. All tuition fees at Frankfurt School are waived for scholarship holders. If the scholarships are split, then a 50% tuition waiver is granted. Scholarships are awarded initially for a period of two semesters and are only extended if candidates perform to the standards required by the respective study programmes. Application should be submitted till 31st May 2014.

Study Subject (s): Scholarships are awarded for the following programmes: Management, Philosophy & Economics (B.Sc.), International Business Administration (B.Sc.), Business Administration (B.Sc.), Master of Finance (M.Sc.), Master in Management (M.Sc.) and Master of International Business (M.A.).

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and master degree level.

Scholarship Provider: Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility: Selection criteria include candidates' academic results (marks at A-Level or equivalent, or grade of first degree), performance in the Frankfurt School selection procedure and candidates' personal details (extracurricular activities, social commitment, intercultural skills, international experience and, if relevant, professional experience, internships). Diversity and social aspects may be taken into consideration in the case of equivalent qualifications.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is a research-led business school, covering every aspect of business, management, banking and finance. An impressive portfolio of services – ranging from degree courses to Executive Education programmes, from research projects to consultancy – means that Frankfurt School acts as adviser, catalyst and educational partner to companies and organisations, to individuals embarking on new careers and to experienced executives. As a centre of intellectual and practical activity, the business school formulates forward-thinking solutions for the worlds of business, finance and management, where agendas and issues are constantly changing.

Number of award(s): Up to 18 international scholarships are awarded for talented candidates (The Frankfurt School awards a maximum of three scholarships every year for each of the mentioned study programmes). As of winter semester 2014/15, Frankfurt School extends its scholarship program and issues two additional full scholarships for international Bachelor students: one will be awarded to a graduate of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and the second one to a graduate of a German School abroad.

Duration of award(s): Scholarships are awarded initially for a period of two semesters and are only extended if candidates perform to the standards required by the respective study programmes.

What does it cover? All tuition fees at Frankfurt School are waived for scholarship holders. If the scholarships are split, then a 50% tuition waiver is granted. The aim of the Frankfurt School funding programme is to provide especially talented candidates with an opportunity to study irrespective of their financial circumstances.

Selection Criteria: These international scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic results.

Notification: Scholarship winners are selected by a Frankfurt School committee by 15th June 2014.

How to Apply: Candidates apply to the study programme. It is not possible to submit a separate application for a scholarship.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st May 2014.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application (http://www.frankfurt-school.de/content/en/newsroom/news/2014/04/stipendien-international-pm.html)