Scholarships European Forum Alpbach 2009

Dear students and recent graduates,

"Trust" is the general topic of the European Forum Alpbach 2009 which will take place in the Tyrolean village of Alpbach from August 20 to September 05, 2009. For an analysis of the financial crisis, which looks set to remain the most burning international issue through 2009, is impossible without a thorough inquiry about the phenomenon of trust. The question of trust is equally important in politics today, whether you look at it on a national, continental or global level.

Our international interdisciplinary conference offers an opportunity to enter into discussion with renowned personalities. In a unique atmosphere, experts from politics, business and academia will discuss burning issues of our times with the participants. An extensive social programme gives participants the chance to continue debates outside the conference and seminar rooms. The special nature of the European Forum now brings more than 3,000 participants to Alpbach every year.

To enable young people to share in this experience, we offer with the kind support of our donors, scholarships for students and recent graduates.

I cordially invite you to apply for a scholarship. Please forward this message to colleagues who might be interested.

For more details about the scholarship program please have a look at our website http://www.alpbach.org/scholarships

Best regards,

Franz Mailer

European Forum Alpbach Non-Profit Foundation under Private Law

Invalidenstrasse 5/7, 1030 Vienna, Austria

fon: +43 1 7181711-13

fax: +43 1 7181701

e-mail: stipendium@alpbach.org

PS: In numerous European countries, Alpbach Initiative Groups and Clubs offer additional scholarship opportunities. These associations, which are run by Alpbach alumni, also organise events in the spirit of Alpbach. More details can be found at http://www.alpbach.org/asscociates.