The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies has created a scholarship programme to enable talented students to pursue BA, MA, and MBA & Ph.D. Programs. Students from Germany, Italy, Scotland, and Romania are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS) is the world’s leading institute for the study of Cultural Diplomacy. Four different categories of education programs on Cultural Diplomacy are offered: graduate degree programs, e-learning courses, professional development programs (certificate programs) and study abroad (credit programs) dedicated either fully or in part to the field of Cultural Diplomacy.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue BA, MA, MBA and PhD programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded for the following programme:

The Furtwangen University, Germany

MA Program in International Economics, Business & Cultural Diplomacy (Two Year Program)

MA Program in International Economics, Business & Cultural Diplomacy (One Year Program)

MA Program in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy (Two Year Program)

MA Program in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy (One Year Program)

MBA Program in International Economics & Cultural Diplomacy (Two Year Program)

The University of Siena, Italy

MA Program in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy (One Year Program)

MA Program in Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy (One Year Program)

The University of West of Scotland (UWS), Paisley, Scotland

MA program in Cultural Diplomacy and International Events (one Year Program)

MA program in Cultural Diplomacy and International Music (one Year Program)

MA program in Cultural Diplomacy and International Sport (one Year Program)

Touro College Berlin (TCB)

MBA Program (American MBA degree) in International Business Relations with focus on CD (18-Month program)

The University of Bucharest, Romania

Ph.D. Program in International Relation & Cultural Diplomacy (Three Year Program) »

MA Program in Cultural Diplomacy, Human Rights & International Law »

MA Program in Globalization and Cultural Diplomacy Program

MA Program in Analytic Philosophy with a Concentration in Cultural Diplomacy

BA in Political Science with a Concentration in Cultural Diplomacy

The Babes-Bolyai University, Romania

Ph.D. Program in International Relations & European Studies (Three Year Program)

BA Program in International Relations & European Studies (Three Year Program)

MA Program in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy

MA Program in Trans-Atlantic Relation (Two Year Program)

MA Program in Comparative European Political Studies (Two Year Program)

MA Program in Germany and Eastern Europe (Two Year Program)

Scholarship Award: Scholarships, equaling up to a 10% deduction of tuition costs, are available for students based on educational excellence and financial need. Although each scholarship request will be evaluated on an individual basis, students are expected to have an above-average grade point of 4.5 (on a 5.0 scale) in order to qualify for a grant, and then to prove financial need.

The Financial Aid application is a two-step process; students interested in applying for a scholarship are required to submit their initial aid application request as soon as they have formally applied to the program, completed the first step of the application, and have been accepted into the program. Scholarships are then determined for the second (and 4th, if applicable) semester.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in

• The Furtwangen University, Germany
• The University of Siena, Italy
• The University of West of Scotland (UWS), Paisley, Scotland
• Touro College Berlin (TCB)
• The University of Bucharest, Romania
• The Babes-Bolyai University, Romania

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:

• (A) Application Procedure – Applicants will receive written confirmation of their enrolments. In the case of extensive programs and specific courses, particular entry requirements can apply and enrolments will be reviewed accordingly. Requirements and selection criteria are defined in the course regulations and guidelines. Through their enrolment, applicants accept the general terms and conditions, the course regulations and the information stated in the guidelines or course description.
• (b) Insufficient enrolment – The CCDS reserves the right to cancel programs and courses subject to insufficient enrolment. If so, the CCDS will inform all prospective participants following the closing date for enrolment.
• (c) Acceptance – On acceptance into a graduate program, the first part of the tuition fee for the program must be paid in order to reserve a space in the program.
• (d) On acceptance into a Professional / Diploma of Advanced Studies-programs, the full Tuition fee must be paid in order to reserve a space in the program.
• (e) The Tuition fees of the programs are as published on the CCDS’ Website and/or notified via E-Mail by the CCDS. The Tuition fees cover the tuition fees for the courses; however do not include housing or any other related expense, unless other is specifically indicated.
• (f) The fees paid in accordance with par. 3(c) and 3(d) are non-refundable and will be applied to the tuition fees. It also activates the Student’s registration in the prospective program.
• (g) Where a cancellation is made after the student has accepted the position and after the deadline for the student’s admission, as notified by the CCDS in the admission notification, the full application fee for the courses or modules will be charged. Course fees already paid will not be refunded.
• (h) Should participants withdraw from a program, a course or a module or discontinue participation, no discount on the course fees will be granted, nor will any of the course fees be refunded.

Nationality: Students from Germany, Italy, Scotland, and Romania are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

Germany Scholarships

How to Apply: In order to complete the application process for the BA, MA and Ph.D. Programs, applicants should follow the steps indicated below:

Submit an online application form, which can be accessed here (see also the hyperlink on the left-handed side). Following the submission of the online application, the applicant will receive an email from a representative of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy outlining the next steps for the application.

Applicants who have successfully completed the first stage of their application will then need to pay the application fee of 70 Euros (Payment Options will be sent to you via email) and will be scheduled for an interview which will be conducted either via telephone or Skype. The interview will be scheduled within 1-2 weeks after the date of the successful submission of the application (candidates will be informed about the date and the time of the interview via email).

Application Deadline: The admissions deadlines are indicated in the following table below:

Enrolment Dates for the Academic Year 2017-2018
Semester	Commencement of Classes for the Semester	Deadline for Admissions
Fall Semester 2017 (Option B)	November 15, 2017	October 31, 2017
Winter Semester 2018	February 8, 2018	November 30, 2017
Spring Semester 2018	April 11, 2018	December 31, 2017

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