Introduction:
In the realm of scholastic pursuits, the University of St. Gallen unfurls the tapestry of Excellence Scholarships, an endeavor that transcends the ordinary. As of the latest intel, this academic odyssey is currently in repose, its gates closed as of the 22nd of June 2020.
Steered by the venerable partnership of the University of St. Gallen and the Starr International Foundation, this academic sojourn beckons both Bachelors and Masters aspirants. The deadline, etched in the calendar as an annual ritual, pulsates with urgency, pointing to the 16th of July 2020, an auspicious day for aspirants to make their scholarly overtures. The chosen destination for this educational pilgrimage? None other than the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland, where intellect and nature harmonize.
Behold the dichotomy of Excellence Scholarships: a duality manifested in the form of 1) Excellence Scholarships and 2) the illustrious Starr International Foundation Scholarship Fund. The former, an accolade bestowed upon foreign disciples immersed in the hallowed halls of Bachelor studies at the University of St. Gallen, a testament to their meritocratic endeavors. The latter, a laurel reserved for the erudite denizens of foreign languages, wielding a recognized Bachelor’s decree, embarking on the Master’s journey through the hallowed corridors of English-language programs.
The academic landscape unfolds, revealing a myriad of fields where knowledge takes root: Bachelors degrees spanning the vast expanse of any subject imaginable, and Masters programs, each a niche echoing with the resonance of Strategy and International Management, Quantitative Economics and Finance, International Affairs and Governance, Banking and Finance, Marketing, Services and Communication, Economics, International Law, and the harmonious convergence of Finance and Accounting.
Quantification eludes the number of these coveted scholarships, a mystery that heightens their allure. The beckoning call is universal, echoing across borders and cultures, embracing the seekers of wisdom from every corner of the globe.
The treasury of academic recompense unfolds its treasures: Excellence Scholarships for Bachelors enraptured by the captivating dance of tuition fees at the Bachelor’s level, spanning six semesters. The acolytes of this scholarly journey, bestowed with an annual bounty of CHF 6,252, a sum that crescendos to CHF 18,756 over three years.
Meanwhile, the disciples of the Starr International Foundation Scholarships, a privileged coterie, are graced with an annual endowment of CHF 20,000, an elixir for the soul of academic pursuit.
Eligibility is a riddle, a quest for those armed with internationally recognized educational regalia and the fortitude to navigate the labyrinthine internal admission test set forth by the University of St. Gallen. Those marked by exceptionality, identified by the Advice Center for Study Funding through a mosaic of criteria, find themselves on the golden path to the Starr International Foundation Scholarships.
As the curtain falls on the application stage, the tapestry is momentarily veiled, applications resting in a temporary slumber. For the Excellence Scholarships, the candidates, having secured admission, must present a symphony of words in the form of a letter of motivation, accompanied by a visual overture—a 2-minute video of mp4 quality. The prose, a 600-word testament to their choice of field and institution, an eloquent plea for the scholarship’s embrace.
The video, a canvas for creativity, demands self-introduction, a glimpse into the tapestry of their curriculum vitae, family background, and a showcase of extracurricular endeavors. References, akin to spectral companions, may make a cameo in this visual odyssey. The deadline for this artistic endeavor, earmarked for the Autumn of 2020, beats to the rhythm of the 16th of July, 2020.
Navigate to the sanctum of wisdom, the official website (link discreetly hidden below), for the arcane details on the orchestration of this scholarly ballet.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website
