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We’re looking for critical voices, brave ideas and european visions.
…or whatever you decide to bring to the European Forum Alpbach!
We’re looking for critical voices, brave ideas and european visions.
…or whatever you decide to bring to the European Forum Alpbach!
We’re looking for critical voices, brave ideas and european visions.
…or whatever you decide to bring to the European Forum Alpbach!
Our Application is open from 1. – 31. March 2023.
IG Vienna Scholarship.
How it works:
The IG Wien organizes and covers travel expenses, accomodation and the participation fees of the Forum Alpbach 2023.
The IG Vienna organizes and covers travel expenses, accomodation and the participation fees of the Forum Alpbach 2023.
Application – Step by Step
To apply for a scholarship, please fill out your personal data in the link below and upload a single PDF, structured as follows.
We can not accept incomplete applications.
Send us your document in the following order:
- Filled out IG Wien Application Form (Download)
- CV (without picture!)
- Transcript of your current studies. If you are not a student, add your most recent certificate, transcript of records, etc. (only 1 certificate, no internship certificates) Again: no pictures
- Answer four application questions
(GER or EN)
The application questions:
- Describe a world where everyone is like you!
(max. 150 words) - What would you do if you could not fail, and why have you not done it yet? (max. 150 words)
- Invent a public holiday! (max. 50 words)
- Send us a page based on the following quote
(max. 1 A4 page)
Which story is in agreement with itself?
Let this quote serve you as a spark to ignite your creativity.
You don't have to take it too literally though. Tell us in a single-page what you think of this statement. Which ideas and images it brings to your mind or how it might be related to a subject you are very interested in.
Requirements
- Connection to Vienna (e.g.: residence, school, study program in Vienna, workplace, etc.)
- Age limit: 18 to incl. 30 years (deadline 20.08.2023) –exception for university assistants, who may be up to 35 years old
- Attendance during the whole duration of the Forum (20.8. -2.9.2022)
- Mandatory attendance of sponsoring events (approx. 3-4 events, that take place before/during/after the Forum)
- Write a short report of one of the Events at the Forum (approx. 500 words) after the Forum
- If your application is successful, we ask you to become a member of IG Wien to receive your scholarship.
- Never received a scholarship for the European Forum Alpbach before
About our Scholarships
The Initiativegroup Alpbach Vienna (IG Wien) annually awards scholarships for the European Forum Alpbach (EFA) to young people who have a connection to Vienna, e.g. who live, work or study here (or have done so in the past).
The scholarship holders are selected by the Board of IG Wien, whereby we place particular emphasis on diversity in socio-economic background and education, creativity, critical and independent thinking and extracurricular activities.
Our scholarships are available to all who can provide proof of the listed criteria and submit their application within the application period, starting in March 2023
About our Scholarships
The Initiativegroup Alpbach Vienna (IG Wien) annually awards scholarships for the European Forum Alpbach (EFA) to young people who have a connection to Vienna, e.g. who live, work or study here (or have done so in the past).
The scholarship holders are selected by the Board of IG Wien, whereby we place particular emphasis on diversity in socio-economic background and education, creativity, critical and independent thinking and extracurricular activities.
Our scholarships are available to all who can provide proof of the listed criteria and submit their application within the application period, starting in March 2023
Our Assessment
We place particular emphasis on socio-economic background, creativity, critical/ independent thinking, volunteer work and diversity. Our aim is to follow our founding idea of bringing a critical and diverse group of scholarship holders to the Forum Alpbach to challenge the status quo.
Our Assessment
We place particular emphasis on socio-economic background, creativity, critical/ independent thinking, volunteer work and diversity. Our aim is to follow our founding idea of bringing a critical and diverse group of scholarship holders to the Forum Alpbach to challenge the status quo.
FAQ
How are the scholarship holders selected?
The Board of IG Wien decides in each case (based on the completeness of the application documents and fulfillment of the formal application criteria) jointly, unanimously in the course of a selection process lasting several days.
What should I pay special attention to in the layout of the CV and text, as well as in answering the questions?
Stick exactly to the information given. We explicitly do not want any photos in the CV, the texts should not exceed the maximum length and the application should in any case reach us in time. We give positive weight to social, cultural and political engagement as well as professional experience of our applicants. Furthermore, we refer to our guiding principle of diversity, which we want to carry to Alpbach as well as to live in our IG and its composition.
And last but not least: You and your personality are asked! It is not necessary to prove knowledge or to meet supposed (academic) requirements. Rather, when answering the questions and in your text, bring in your personal associations, inspirations, your personal knowledge, your experiences and your views and backgrounds in an uncomplicated way and at your own discretion!
Does IG Wien award partial scholarships?
No, a scholarship of IG Wien covers the entire period of the European Forum Alpbach. IG Wien does not award "partial scholarships" for the participation in individual events or modules.
The Forum’s program can be intense – this is why everyone can decide which events they want to participate in or if they would rather take a break and enjoy the mountains of Alpbach. Nevertheless, scholarship holders are obliged to stay in Alpbach for the whole period of the event (No belated arrivals or early departures).
Are double and multiple applications to different IGs / other Clubs and directly to the European Forum Alpbach possible?
Double and multiple applications (e.g. at several study locations...) are possible and do not have a negative effect on the selection process in any way, but they must be announced when applying.
To what extent do the scholarships of the individual IGs / those of the European Forum Alpbach differ?
The scholarships of the IGs differ partly in the scope (travel, accommodation...), regarding the individual IG activities and the period of time. You can find more information on the websites of the individual IGs.
Are there different scholarships for Bachelor, Master, PhD or Diploma students or graduates?
No, the scope of the scholarships is the same for all students/graduates.
Important: University studies are NOT required in order to apply for a scholarship. We are looking for applications from interesting personalities regardless of the stage in life they are currently in.
Will there be Returner-Scholarships in 2023?
For cost-related reasons, the board of 2023 decided to not award Returner-Scholarships for this years Forum Alpbach.
You are an Alumni and want to participate again? Contact us, we will find a way :)
If you have any questions regarding our application process write an email to our board member for scholarship affairs Philipp Hochedlinger.
philipp.hochedlinger@ig-wien.at
