Timeline
Please Note: The online application for 2020 has now been closed.
Scholarship Application Timeline
January 2020 - Start collecting required documents
In order to submit a full application, you will need the documents listed below.
We suggest you start collecting these already in December or January:
- Scanned copy of your highest school or university degree;
- Transcript covering all credits obtained during the last (academic) year. Alternatively: a confirmation of your last obtained school or work experience (e.g. proof of enrolment, employment contract or employment verification letter);
- Minimum B2 English Certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, letter of proficiency by professor/employer). Native speakers do not need to present a certificate.
17. February 2020 - Applications Open
31. March 2020 - Applications Close
May 2020 - Application Results
19. August 2020 - Arrival in Alpbach
September 2020 - Feedback Report
Selection Process
The European Forum Alpbach Foundation awards around 300 scholarships yearly to international students and young graduates to participate in the European Forum Alpbach. The other 300+ scholarships, are awarded by the different Clubs and Initiative Groups, members of the Forum Alpbach Network (FAN). Each application submitted to the European Forum Alpbach Foundation, is reviewed by two members of an independent jury in order to ensure an objective selection process. The jury consists of different members from a variety of fields of academy, non-profits and the private sector.
More information about the members of the Jury for 2020 will follow soon.
For all questions regarding the Scholarship Programme which are not answered on our FAQs page, please contact us directly at: scholarships@alpbach.org