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Some websites are just too useful to be forgotten. So: Take this, Google! Competitions, Scholarships and CoursesGerman ScholarshipsGerman BegabtenforderungswerkeIf you plan to study in Germany possibilities are ample. In total there are eleven major scholarship organisations that are mostly linked with political parties or churches, which grant stipends for foreign students studying in Germany. Find an overview over the different organisations and their procedures of application at www.begabtenfoerderungswerke.de and www.stipendiumplus.de. The largest and oldest organisation granting stipends is the "Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes". Having operated through a system of recommendation exclusively since its foundation in 1925, the organisation now also allows for self-applications. Every student in the first year of study, including foreign students, may apply and take part in a test. The most successful participants will be invited to an admission seminar, 500 places in seminars will be reserved especially for this programme. Here, the students will have the opportunity to show their academic and personal abilities and aptitudes in interviews. Applications are accepted between 5 February bis 5 March 2010. For more information, visit www.studienstiftung.de. StudienkollegStudienkolleg zu Berlin: The future of Europe starts here
The Studienkolleg zu Berlin awards scholarships for the year 2010/11 to 30 excellent students from all over Europe. Along with continuing their studies, the scholarship holders take part in the Studienkolleg’s accompanying programme. Further information: www.studienkolleg-zu-berlin.de. Closing date for applications: 1 April 2010
MA Studies in European CultureMA Studies in European CultureThe University of Konstanz, Germany, at its Center of Excellence "Cultural Foundations of Integration" offer a new course of study: the four-semester M.A. program "Studies in European Culture". The program focuses primarily on the cultural dimensions of Europe and the complex interaction between Europe and other regions of the world as experienced, for instance, through the repercussions of colonial history, current migration, and intercultural understanding in the wake of globalization. Attendance at a university in Argentina, South Africa, India, China or the United States is included. The program prepares for many different activities in the European context, such as in research and teaching, political organizations, international cultural exchange, and the European media. The M.A. program is open to graduate students from Germany and countries abroad. Twenty places are available each year and are assigned in the winter semester. Application deadline for the 2010–2011 winter semester is May 15, 2010. Please visit the following website for further information: www.europa-studieren.de Journalist Award2010 European Young Journalist Award
The competition is open until the 28st of February 2010. The topic of all applications for both categories must refer to the EU enlargement and / or the future vision of Europe. Participants' age must be between 17 – 35, and they must come from an EU member states, a candidate or a potential candidate country (Western Balkans and Turkey). It's open both to online/print articles and radio journalists. Events & OrganisationsCollegium HungaricumQuo vadis Middle-Eastern-Europe?A conference and a role-play on March 5-6 in Berlin to enhance the international dialogue between Germany, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary. The participants from these countries can spend four days in an intercultural environment in Berlin and will receive a certificate for the successful participation. It doesn’t matter what you are studying, you should have a good command of German, interest in European politics and enough curiosity. You can apply by writing an essay about an interesting present-day topic concerning Middle-Eastern-Europe as a correspondent from your country. The best twenty essay writers will be invited to the workshop in Berlin. Additionally, the best essays will appear in a Berlin daily newspaper. You should send this essay and your CV until 24th January to the following e-mail address: planspiel@hungaricum.de. Further information: www.hungaricum.de/planspiel The project is supported by the MitOst e.V. in the program of the EU "Europe for Citizens". Partner and location of the program is: Collegium Hungaricum Berlin – the Hungarian Cultural Institute. Culture TimerCulture Timer: www.culturetimer.com
Culture Timer: www.culturetimer.comKnow which opera, ballet or concert is on - in Europe and around the world! From many performances in various cities, Culture Timer finds the ones that fit your interest best and sends them to you by email or saves your performance in your own profile.
Me and EUMe & EU: hello tomorrow.
Me & EU 'hello tomorrow' is a multimedia project with four core activities. An exhibition, an online platform, events and a TV format. Me&EU 'hello tomorrow' wants to inform European visitors about their opportunities in Europe. All media will be used to create a communication 'wave' that people can't miss. The start of Me&EU 'hello tomorrow' in Amsterdam was on May 9, 2009. For more information go to www.me-eu.nl
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