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Austria

Loans

Education Fund

Career Concept AG manages education funds which support MBA participants from Germany, Switzerland and Austria in financing tuition fees and cost of living. The minimum amount financed is €5 000 Accepted applicants receive the money in monthly instalments of up to €10 000 plus an extra sum at a time of their choice. After completing the MBA program and starting employment, following a grace period, participants must start paying back the loan. The repayment is an individually set percentage of the graduate's gross income for a set duration of years. For further information please consult www.bildungsfonds.de.

Scholarships

Stipendium des Bundesministeriums für Wissenschaft und Forschung zum Besuch von Post-Graduate Kursen
Das Ministerium vergibt Stipendien, die Studien - und Aufenthalts - kosten solcher Kurse zum Teil decken. Die Höhe des Stipendiums ist abhängig von der Vorlage eines Finanzierungsplanes. Die Bewerbungsunterlagen sind im Ministerium am Minoritenplatz 5,1010 Wien erhältlich. Der zuständige Beamte ist Frau PRESCHFREUND.
Tel: (00 43) 1 53 12 07 133
A list of possible scholarships is available.

Belgium

Information concerning bank loans available to Belgian participants can be obtained from :
ING Belgium S.A./N.V.
Avenue Marnix 24
B 1000 BRUXELLES
Mailto:belgexpat@ing.be
Phone: 02-464.6664
Or by contacting the manager of your ING Belgium local bank branch.
Loans are also available from the Fortis Bank.

Denmark

Awardsof varying amounts can be granted by the following institutions:

Arbejdsgiverforeningens JubilÆumsfond
Vester Voldgade 113
1790 KØBENHAVN V
Tel.: 33 38 90 00
Fax: 33 12 29 76

Augustinus Fonden
Amaliegade 47
1256 KØBENHAVN V
Tel.: 33 14 52 93, fax: 33 32 12 32

Det Danske Handelskammers Uddannelsesfond
BØrsen
1217 KØBENHAVN K
Tel 33 95 05 00

Det Reiersenske Fond
Gammel Kongevej 171 A, 2. TV.
1850 FREDRIKSBERG C
 Tel.: 33 31 55 17

Frode Hedorf og Hustrus Fond
Banemarksvej 48 -
Postboks 1252605 BRÆ NDBY
Tel.: 43 48 96 51
An application form can be acquired at the above mentioned address bysending an addressed envelope.Grants between D.kr 5.000 and 15.000.

Henriksens FondContact: Anne Guinot/Secretary
Direktør Ib Henriksens Fond
Hammerensgade 1
1267 KØBENHAVN K
Tel.: 33 16 16 32

Henry og Mary Skovs Fond
Nyhavn 6
DK-1051 KØbenhavn K
Toobtain the information on deadlines please contact Mrs Hanne Vilstrupon Tuesdays and Thursdays between from 10 a.m. and 12 at the followingphone number: + 45 33 19 32 71.
K¢bmand Sven Hansen og Hustru

Ina Hansens Fond
c/o Advokatfirmaet LangkjÆr/N¢rregaard
Storgade 12
4180 SORÆ
Tel.: 57 83 05 63, fax: 57 83 32 66

Krista og Viggo Petersen's Fond
c/o Advokat T. Ingemann Hansent
Amaliegade 42
1256 KØBENHAVN K
Tel.: 33 11 33 99
Contact: (lawyer) Torben Imgemann Hansem

Reinholdt W. Jorck og Hustrus Fond
Prins J¢rgens Gard 13
1218 KØBENHAVN K
Tel.: 33 15 66 50
F.L. Smidths JubilÆumslegat
Copenhagen Business School
Dalgas Have 15
2000 Frederiksberg
Tel : 38 15 38 15

 Unidanmark A/S-Unibanks studierejselegat
Direktionssekretariatet
Torvegade 2
1786 KØBENHAVN V
Tel.: 33 33 33 33 Ext 1138 - Fax: 33 33 63 63
Contact : Bettina KRYGELL Tel : 33 33 50 26
Other sources:
Pleasenote that several scholarship guides exist and can be obtained from Danish libraries, book stores and through the Ministry of Education (Undervisningsministeriet).
You could check the following site to get information on the guidelines regarding the State Education grants and loan schemes: www.su.dk
 
Current participants have obtained loans for tuition and livingexpenses through Jyske Bank.

Croatia

Zagrebacka Banka You could check on educational loans offered by one of the leading retail and commercial banks in Croatia. Please consult the bank's web site for details.

Czech Republic

Please check on scholarships that may be offered by the French Embassy to those studying in France.

Georgia

The Government of Georgia has recently launched a new programme aimed atencouraging post-graduate students from Georgia to obtain a Master's degree at highly ranked universities worldwide.
Post-graduate students under 40 years old are eligible to apply and will receive agrant after submitting an official admission letter from the selected school or university and information about a scholarship if any.
Grants will cover all costs related to education including tuition fees, living expenses and transportation costs.
To apply, please get in touch with the competent local educational authority in Georgia (web site for the registrations is: http://www.drf.org.ge/).

MBA Strategy Scholarship
Two scholarships will be offered to the candidates who have already shown their leadership potential while building a successful career and who live in one of the CIS countries.
Please click here for more details.

Romania

Scholarships may be available through the Foundation Dinu Patriciu:http://www.fundatiadinupatriciu.ro/en/home . The foundation's mission is to support and promote education, thus pursuing the training of individuals who will possess a pronounced spirit of initiative, an outstanding civic consciousness and a genuine sense of social responsibility.

Russia

Banque Société Générale Vostok offers loans to cover full tuition fees. Please click here to learn about the loan programme. You can also follow the link below for further information on the loan:
http://www.bsgv.ru/individual/Youth/educational_loan.php

Slovenia

Public Foundation Ad Futura
Scientific-Educational Foundation of the Republic of Slovenia. Study grants to Slovene nationals for a study at recognized foreign universities. For more information, please click here.
 
Employment Service of Slovenia
You can check on the Zois scholarship that may be offered by the Employment Service of Slovenia.

Finland

Financial aid exists for Finnish students wishing to pursue studies abroad.Details can be obtained from the following Institutions:

JENNY JA ANTTI WIHURIN RAHASTO
Arkadiankatu 21 A 14
SF - 00100 HELSINKI
Tel: 358 9 44 41 45
Contact: M. Maenmaa
 
KAUTE - KAUPAALLISTEN JA TEKNILLISTEN TIETEIDEN TUKISÄÄTIÖ
Ratavartijankatu 2
SF - 00520 HELSINKI
Contact: Matti KAARIO or Pirkko KARLSSON
Tel.: 358 9 15901
E-mail: pirkko.karlsson@tak.fi

SEFE (Suomen Eknomliitto Ry) offer grants through KAUTE.
 
SUOMEN LAKIMIESLIITTO RY
Uudenmaankatu 4-6B
SF - 00120 HELSINKI
Tel.: 358 9 680 34 50
President: Mr Rauno SELENIUS
Similar to the above schemes and available to lawyers.
 
LIIKESIVISTYSRAHASTO - FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION
Grantscan be obtained for scientific work and international universitystudies. Please take a look at theweb site for further information.

Germany

Loans

Education Fund

Career Concept AG manages education funds which support MBA participants from Germany, Switzerland and Austria in financing tuition fees and cost of living. The minimum amount financed is €5000 Accepted applicants receive the money in monthly instalments of up to €1000 plus an extra sum at a time of their choice.
After completing the programme and starting employment, following a grace period, participants must start paying back the loan. The repayment is an individually set percentage of the graduate's gross income for a set duration of years.
For further information please consult www.bildungsfonds.de.
 

Scholarships

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst e.V.
Referat 312
Kennnedy allee 50
D - 53175 Bonn
Tel: 0228 882 592
Contact : Frau Ursula Bazoune
Last application: 30 August
 
Haniel Stiftung
Frank Haniel-Platz 1
c/o Studienstiftung des deutschen volkes
47119 Duisbourg
Contact : Dr Edith Hagenguth-Werner (tel 0511 62 55 40) in Hannover.
 
Note: Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst e.V. and Haniel Stiftung have very early deadlines. Please get in contact with them as soon as possible.

Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes

Ahrstrasse 41
D-53175 Bonn
HCM Kontaktstelle (Human Capital Mobility)
Südstr. 125
D - 53175 Bonn
Contact : Frau Schuler
Dr. Heinrich u. Christine Renkl-Stiftung
 
Sparkasse Main-Spessart
Markplatz 1
D - 97828 Marktheidenfeld
Internet: http://www.sparkasse-mainfranken.de

Greece

Bodossaki Foundation
Please visit the Foundation’s web site to find out more:
http://www.bodossaki-foundation.gr/index-en.htm
 
State Scholarships Foundation.
Please visit the Foundation’s web site to find out more:
http://www.iky.gr/IKY/portal/en
 
French Embassy in Greece.
The French Embassy in Greece has set up the VRIKA Scholarship Programme to finance Greek students who plan to study in France. For more information, please visit the scholarship web site:
http://www.vrika.org/visitors/
 
Alexander Onassis Public Benefit Foundation.
This foundation is targeted toward non-Greeks, but in certain cases, the programme may accept second generation Greeks, and Greeks who permanently live abroad and have been studying or have been employed at foreign universities for over 10 or 15 years, depending on the type of scholarship.
Please visit the Foundation’s web site to find out more:
http://www.onassis.gr/sectpage.php?lang=en&secID=3&subID=4&sub2ID=2

Ireland

Scholarship awards can be made by the O'Reilly Foundation. Please visit the following web-site for the detailed information on the programme of scholarships:
 http://www.oreillyfoundation.ie/

Italy

Please check on loans offered by Banca Sella.

Fondazione Luigi Einaudi

Other sources of financial aid
You might find the following contact useful:
Borse "Marco Fanno" Regione Autonoma della Sardegna
Mediocredito Centrale Centro Regionale di Programmazione
Via Piemonte 51 Borse di Studio
ROMA Via Mameli 88
Tel.: 06- 47541/476541 CAGLIARI, SARDEGNA
 
For alumni of the Scuola Militare Nunziatella, the FONDAZIONE NUNZIATELLA Onlus and Banca UBS Italia Spa have created a unique loan programme to for those who are admitted to specialised postgraduate studies.
The maximum loan amount is €40,000, no personal guarantees are required and repayment starts two years after the loan is granted. For more information check the website:www.nunziatella.it\fondazione.

Luxembourg

Fortis Banque Luxembourg

Fortis Banque Luxembourg loans for students in the Grand Duchy.
If you are a Luxembourg resident and are looking for help in financing or co-financing your post-graduate studies, you've come to the right place.
Fortis Banque Luxembourg can provide a medium-term loan at an attractive interest rate and on particularly favorable conditions.
To qualify, you must be a Luxembourg resident and have successfully completed four years of university studies (second cycle).
To take advantage of this offer, contact us now : simply send an e-mail to info@fortisbanque.lu or call in at any of our branches

Centre on Documentation and Information on the Higher Education: CEDIES
The Centre represents the Luxembourg Ministry of Culture, Higher Education and Research and provides services to students and to those who wish to undertake higher education studies. Along with offering information on higher education and careers, it also manages financial aid provided by the state for higher education for its citizens.
Please check with the Centre on loans that may be available:
http://www.cedies.public.lu/fr/cedies/index.html

Netherlands

The ABN AMRO Bank

The ABN AMRO Bankgrants individual loans to Dutch participants.
Candidates are encouraged to contact local ABN AMRO branches to inquire about the possibilities.

Please inquire on some partial scholarships that could be offered through Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds.

You could find some useful information regarding the means of financing on the following web sites:
Netherlands Organization for the International Cooperation in Higher Educationhttp://www.nuffic.nl
Site of the Beheer groep.

Norway

Grants from the Norwegian Government:

Administered by :
Statens Lånekasse for utdanning
Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund
Postboks 195 Økern
N - 0510 Oslo
Internet: http://www.lanekassen.no
You could obtain loans and scholarships to finance your study throughthis Educational State Fund. To find out the exact amounts you can use the following "grant calculator" as the amounts vary from year to year:
http://app.lanekassen.no/stottekalk/
Please note that the Fund makes the payments on the semi-annual basis.
 
Johan Helmich Janson og Marcia Jansons Legat
Blommeseter, Norderhov
N - 3500 HONEFOSS
Tel : 321 35465
Fax: 321 35626
Value:Â maximum NOK 75.000
 Scholarships: approx. 30
Internet: http://www.jansonslegat.no/

Oslo Handelstands Forening

Karl Johans Gate 37
N - 0162 OSLO
Tel.: 22 427175
Contact: Mr Kgeti Hileskor
Randi og Gunnar T Stroems Legat
v/advokat Martin Staurem
Postboks 51
N - 2011 STRØMMEN
Contact: Martin Staurem
Tel.:Â 63 812917
Fax:Â Â 63 813029
Value : approx 10,000 - 15,000 NOK

ANSA (Association of Norwegian Students Abroad)

Storgata 3
N - 0155 Oslo
Tel.: 22 477600 - Fax: 22 335177
Internet : http://www.ansa.no
No loans available but information provided upon request.
Hereare a great number of grants and scholarships offered by institutions, organisations and private persons with the goal of helping Norwegian students. This is all covered in a book of approx. 540 pages sold through Norwegian bookstores: Cicerone Forlag AS, Legathåndboken. The book is updated every year and published by: Market Information Services AS, Kjørbokollen 1, N - 1300 Sandvika - Tel.: 67 564630, Fax:67 564626.
 

Eva og Erik Ankers Legat (http://www.kcmellbye.com/anker.htm)

Peder Smedvigs Stipendiefond (http://www.legatsiden.no/innhold/visettlegat.php?id=2042)

A. Wilhelmsen Foundation (http://www.legatsiden.no/innhold/visettlegat.php?id=2521)

To further help your research on the means of funding available locally we suggest you refer to the on-line scholarship databases:
http://www.legathandboken.no/
http://www.legatsiden.no/

Portugal

The following banks offer student loans:
BancoCommercial Portugues - 50 000 € for 5 years at 8.74 % interest rate
Banco Espirito Santo - 43 500 € from 60 months at 4.5%

Spain

Fundación CajaMadrid

To obtain information about scholarships granted by the Foundation pleasecheck the Foundation's web site.

Fundación del Pino

A number of scholarships are offered to Spanish students for their postgraduate studies in Spanish or foreign universities. Scholarships can cover as much as € 25 000. For full information please check the following web site:
http://www.fundacionrafaeldelpino.es

Fundación Caixa Galicia

Scholarships are granted to the Spanish participants admitted to postgraduate programmes. They consist of tuition fees, a stipend of US$1,350 per month, contribution towards transport costs to and from Fontainebleau and medical insurance. More information and applications should be obtained directly from the Fundacion Caixa Galicia.
http://www.fundacioncaixagalicia.org
You can check on scholarships that may be offered by Barrié de la Maza Foundation and administered by ASTEX.
 

Agencia Espanola de Cooperacion Internacional

Scholarships may be offered by the Agency every year towards the projects that contribute to international cooperation.

Regional Government of Andalusia

TALENTIA Fellowship Program is an initiative by the Ministry for Innovation, Science and Enterprise in Andalusia, Spain, that provides postgraduate scholarships to students from Andalusia allowing them to study abroad in selected institutions.
For more information, please consult this document as well as the following web site:www.becastalentia.com

Eduarda Justo Foundation

The aim of the Foundation is to identify outstanding graduates with the potential to make a significant impact in the future of the region of Almeria and around the world, offering them the opportunity to follow MBA studies at the world's best universities and business schools. Scholarships are open to all Spanish students but the priority will begiven to the candidates from Almeria.
 For more details on this scholarship programme please consult the Foundation's web site:
 www.fundacioneduardajusto.es.

Other Information

Loans are available from the following banks:
Caixa Terrassa
Ibercaja
Santander
Caja Duero

Sweden

Hans Werthen-Stipendier inom tecknik-industri-ekonomi

These scholarships were founded in 1990 by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA). Two to four scholarships of 100,000 SEK to250,000 SEK are awarded per year to MBA students. Candidates should be between the ages of 25 and 35, be working or in some way connected to the fields of technology or business via university or industry andwishing to increase their professional competence via studying in aninternational environment with the long term goal of contributing to Swedish industry.
Applications should be submitted from 15 August till 15 November.Application forms and more information can be obtained from HansWerthen-fonden, IVA, Box 5073, 102 42 Stockholm or by calling KirstiHäcki :
46 8 791 29 56, e-mail: kh@iva.se. or http://www.iva.se/

General Export Association of Sweden

This organisation gives priority to apprentices at Swedish Chambers of Commerce; thus possibilities for HEC students are not great, but scholarships have occasionally been awarded in the past. Applications to be sent not later than 15 April. More information can be obtained from General Export Association of Sweden, P. O. Box 5501, 114 85Stockholm, tel.: 46/8-783 80 00, fax: 46/8-662 32 11.
 
Tekn. Dr Marcus Wallenbergs stiftelse f ör utbildning i
Internationellt industriellt företagande.
Box 16066, 10322 Stockholm
 

Switzerland

Loans

The MBA for Women Foundation Loans

The MBA for Women Foundation (http://www.mbaforwomen.ch) is a charitable foundation which provides financial support to young and ambitious women from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria who want to pursue an MBA at a leading business school. Candidates who are accepted by leading business schools for their MBA program and who can demonstrate their need for financial support may apply to the MBA for Women Foundation for scholarships or loans.
For more details on the programme, please consult the following web page:
http://www.mbaforwomen.ch

Education Fund

Career Concept AG manages education funds which support MBA participants from Germany, Switzerland and Austria in financing tuition fees and cost of living. The minimum amount financed is €5 000 Accepted applicants receive the money in monthly instalments of up to €10 000 plus an extra sum at a time of their choice.
After completing the MBA programme and starting employment, following a grace period, participants must start paying back the loan. The repayment is an individually set percentage of the graduate's gross income for a set duration of years. Career Concept will offer HEC graduates a choice as to whether they pay back the amount over a number of years with a higher percentage or a smaller percentage over a longer period of time. Thus, graduates are in a position to adjust repayments according to their own needs.
For further information please consult www.bildungsfonds.de.
 

Scholarships

Roche MBA Fellowship programme for Medical and Science Graduates:http://www.mba-fellowship.org/mba.
This Programme is sponsored by, but independent from F. Hoffmann-La RocheLtd., Basel, Switzerland. It offers one or two MBA fellowships per year, each amounting up to CHF 75 000 per year for a maximum of two years.

Candidates are also advised to contact the Cantonal Department of Education of their area of residence.

AR Erziehungssekretariat
Stipendienverwaltung
Regierungsgebaude
3 Obtlmarkt
9100 HERISAU
071 353 61 11

BF Erziehungsdirektion

Abteilung Ausbildungsbeitrage
3005 BERN
031 633 85 11

BE Service des bourses

Arr. Jura bernois
Grand Rue 124
2720 TRAMELAN
032 486 06 80

BL Abteilung Stipendien

Basel-Landschaft
Rheinstraße 31
4410 LIESTAL
061 925 50 66

BS Stipendienkommission

Für Gewerbelehrlinge
Munzgasse 16
4010 BASEL
061 267 29 11

BS Amt für Ausbildungsbeitrage des Kantons Basel-Stadt

Munzgasse 16/Postfach 890
4001 BASEL
061 267 29 11

FR Dir. de l'Instruction Publique

Service des Bourses
Rue de l'Hôpital 1
1700 FRIBOURG
026 305 12 06

Conditions:parents residents de la region

GE Service des Allocations d'Etudes
6, rue Adrien Lachenal
1207 GENEVE
022 787 62 93

GE Off. d'Orientation Format Prof.

Service d'Allocations d'Appr.
Rue Prevost-Martin 6
1211 GENEVE 4
022 705 05 55

GL Erziehungsdirektion

Direktionssekretariat
8750 GLARUS
055 646 65 41Â
 

 JU Service Financier de l'Enseignement

 Rue du 24 Septembre 2
 2800 DELEMONT
 032 420 54 40
 Seulement pour residents (ou parents) du canton, sinon independencefinanciere depuis deux ans.

LU Stipendienstelle des Kantons Luzern

6002 LUZERN
041 228 51 11

SH Erziehungsdepartement

Kant Stipendienstelle
8200 SCHAFFHAUSEN
052 632 75 05

SO Erziehungsdepartement

Stipendienabteilung
Rathausgasse 16
4500 SOLOTHURN
032 627 29 71

SZ Amt für Berufsberatung

Abteilung Finanzen und Stipendien
6430 SCHWYZ
041 819 19 35TG Rechnungs- und Stipendienamt des Kantons Thurgau
8500 FRAUENFELD
052 724 26 56

TI Dipartimento Educazione

Uff. Borse di Studio e Sussidi
Residenza Governativa
6501 BELLINZONA
091 814 34 36

UR Amt für Berufsbildung

Abteilung Stipendien
Attinghauserstraße 16
6460 ALTDORF
041 875 22 44

ZG Erziehungsdirektion

Abteilung Stipendienberatung
Bauresh 4/Im Erlenhof
6300 ZUG
041 728 37 41

VS Service de l'Education

Section Bourse et Prêts
8 Avenue de France
1950 SION
027 606 40 85

ZH Erziehungsdirektion

Sektor Stipendien
Mittelschulen
Stampfenbachstr 32
8090 ZURICH
01 259 23 26

ZH Stipendienberatung der

Hochschulen

Schonberggasse 2
8090 ZURICH
01 257 22 25

FL Lichtensteinische

Stipendienkommission
Regierungsgebaude
9490 VADUZ
0423 23 66 111

UK

Sainsbury Management Fellowship for Life Scientists

The Royal Academy of Engineering, on behalf of the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, also administers this Fellowship for Life Scientists. Candidates should be aged between 26 and 38, and be either  Biochemical Engineer, a Biochemist, a Molecular or Microbiologist, or a Chemist working in the Pharmaceutical or Agrochemical industry.
The award covers course fees for a one-year MBA.Individuals supported by their employers are also welcome to apply for co-sponsorship.Further details and any general queries concerning the Scheme are available from Mr Ian Bowbrick at:
The Royal Academy of Engineering
29 Great Peter Street, Westminster
LONDON SW1P 3LW
Tel: 020 7222 2688‚fax:020 7233 0054

The Association of MBAs - The MBA Loan Scheme

The MBA Loan Scheme is financed by NatWest Bank and is administered by the Association of MBAs. To be eligible to apply for an MBA Loan, you must fulfil the following criteria :
 - Be 18 years old or over
 - Be a permanent UK resident (i.e. three years minimum immediately prior to commencement of study)
 - Have a place on an MBA programme accredited by the Association of MBAs
 - Have at least five years of practical work experience within industry or commerce, or, if you are a graduate, you must have at least two years of work experience.
 If you fulfil the above criteria, you can request an application form by calling the NatWest Bank information line on :
 - FREEPHONE 0800 200 400 (lines open from 8.00 am - 8.00 pm (Monday to Friday) and from 9.00 am - 6.00 pm (Saturdays) (excluding public holidays))
 - If you are calling from outside the UK, please dial: +44 (0) 20 7390 2532
 If you have any questions about the Scheme, please contact :
 The Association of MBAs
 25 Hosier Lane
 London
 EC1A 9LQ
 United Kingdon
 Tel : +44 (0) 20 7246 2686
 Fax : +44 (0) 20 7246 2687
 
 Email : info@mbaworld.com
 Website : www.mbaworld.com

Career Development Loans

Bank loans designed to help you pay for work-related training.You can borrow between £300 and £8,000 to help you fund up to two years of studying. You can apply for CDLs with Barclays, the Co-operative Bank and the Royal Bank of Scotland.

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