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From: Schneiter Ursula SUR <[log in to unmask]>
Swiss Government Grants 2001/2002
for Citizens of the United Kingdom
The Swiss Government offers three scholarships for the academic
year 2001/2002 (beginning October 2001) at a Swiss university/
institution in Switzerland
Eligibility/Conditions
Candidates must hold a British passport and be under 35. Intended
for postgraduate students (postgraduate status at beginning of
studies), whose stay in Switzerland is meant to enable them to
deepen their knowledge and to carry out research on those subjects
for which the Swiss universities are particularly noted. Working
knowledge of French or German essential. Candidates must have a
definite aim with regard to their studies. The application must be
accompanied by a "study plan" giving details of subject matter, aim
of studies and proposed thesis etc. Furthermore the candidates are
expected to have established written contact with a professor at the
university of their choice. Please note that candidates who apply
under the British-Swiss inter-university exchange scheme are
particularly welcome.
Applicants will be invited to the Embassy late December/early
January for interview and language test. In some cases a
scholarship will only be granted on condition that the candidate
attends an introductory language course in Fribourg, to be held from
mid-July until October. An additional scholarship for this course will
be granted. Results will be notified around May.
Music and Art scholarships
In addition to the above mentioned scholarships, the Swiss
Government offers grants to music or art students from
industrialized countries. Conditions etc. as above. Candidates
should note that it is compulsory in the case of some
conservatoires to take an entrance examination (audition) upon
arrival there, even if a scholarship has been awarded. Failing this
exam may jeopardize the scholarship.
Amount of the scholarships
The monthly allowance is SFR 1,650 for postgraduate and art
students and SFR 1,450 for students not having obtained a
university degree (the B.A. and the B.Sc. degrees are not
necessarily recognized as university degrees).
Duration
The scholarships are tenable for one study year (nine months). They
cannot, in general, be extended.
Fares
Travel expenses must be borne by the candidates.
Method of application
Application forms in French or German and additional information
can be obtained from Mrs Ursula Schneiter at the Swiss Embassy.
NB: Scholarships are hardly ever awarded for medical studies.
Closing date for receipt of application 1 December 2000
SWISS EMBASSY
16-18 MONTAGU PLACE
LONDON WIH 2BQ
Tel: 020-7616 6000 ext. 372
Fax: 020-7616 6097
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
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