Applications are currently open for the prestigious scholarship program ‘Best of South East’ aimed at graduates and students of law or economics faculties, which includes a one-year internship at Sparkasse Bank and a year of study at the University of Graz. The ‘Best in Southeast’ scholarship is awarded to students under the age of 27 who are dedicated, possess developed communication skills, and are capable of analytical and practical economic thinking. One of the requirements is excellent knowledge of English and a good command of the German language. The program was launched eight years ago by Steiermärkische Sparkassen Bank in collaboration with the University of Graz, and in Croatia, it is implemented by Erste Bank. The purpose of this program is to enable talented students and graduates of law and economics to further their education and complete an internship in an international environment, thereby gaining valuable experiences that will serve them in their professional lives.
Study and Internship
Scholarship holders are entitled to a scholarship of 10,000 euros which includes accommodation in a student dormitory in Graz, a monthly allowance of 420 euros, tuition fees at the University of Graz, registration at the University of Graz, an intensive German course at the university language center Treffpunkt Sprachen, and expenses for various social and cultural events throughout the year. Students, alongside their academic year at the University of Graz, will also complete a two-month summer internship at one of the branches of Steiermärkische Sparkasse Bank or in another city in Southeast Europe, and graduates who successfully apply for the ‘Best of South East’ scholarship will undergo training at Sparkasse Bank during the year to deepen their knowledge and gain international business experience, facilitating their entry into the professional world. Candidates applying for the internship by December 12, 2016, must have completed their undergraduate or graduate studies or have completed them from December 1, 2015, to the present. Students in master’s or doctoral studies can choose whether they want to attend classes for a year or complete an internship.
