“Best of South-East” is an advancement and continuing education programme for talented and dedicated graduates and students from Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia. The aim of the programme is to offer international work experience, education and training opportunities, as well as facilitating students’ entry into professional life via a trainee programme or internship.
The scholarship programme lasts 12 months (from September to the end of August) and includes at TU Graz:
- a scholarship for a 2-semester mobility programme at TU Graz (winter and summer semesters) and
- a 2-month trainee programme (in July and August)
Events and informative meetings are part of the scholarship programme and ensure that you are integrated into economic, cultural and scientific life in Styria. In addition, you can attend German language courses to improve their language skills.
The total scholarship amount for 1 year is at most EUR 10,000 per student and includes the following:
- A monthly stipend of EUR 750
- Registration at TU Graz
- Tuition fees at TU Graz
- Various social and cultural activities
Scholarship students have to earn 3 ECTS-points per month (10 months in total) and have to prove these points at the end of their 2 semesters at TU Graz.
Application requirements:
- Language skills in English (level C1) or German (level B2)
- Citizenship: Slovenian, Bosnian and Herzegovinian, Croatian, Serbian, Montenegrin or the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (F.Y.R.O.M)
- Excellent grades
- Students need to have completed at least 4 semesters of their Bachelor’s degree by the time of the application
- Doctoral students require a letter of confirmation from the supervisor of your dissertation at TU Graz (please note that you yourself are responsible for finding a supervisor)
- Dedication, strong communication skills, adaptability, ability to solve both analytical and practical problems
Application deadlines:
- Email the application documents: by 12th December
- Submit the online application: by 31st December
For further information regarding the application procedure, please visit TU Graz web site.