
Bard College Berlin
Scholarship
English
Program for International Education and Social Change Scholarship
Supports students at risk
Up to the full on-campus comprehensive fee and additional stipend for living expenses; awarded for up to 4 years of the BA degree. Applicants should be aware that it is their responsibility to obtain legal entry to Germany in time to begin their program of study.
Overview
Bard College Berlin
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Full-time
English
Detailed Information
Admission
Have residence or origin in a crisis region or country in crisis. One of the following criteria must be fulfilled: current residence or origin in a region of crisis as defined by UNHCR; background of (forced) migration or (internal) displacement or living under threatening circumstances due to economic, political or environmental reasons, discrimination, war or violent conflicts.
Refugee status, granted asylum, or recognition of displacement by a national government
or an international organization. Be age 25 or under. Demonstrate extreme financial need and lack of other support to start academic study. Demonstrate commitment to social change: commitment to making a difference in the lives of others; demonstration of exemplary social service with leadership, strong sense of civic responsibility; advocacy for democracy, human rights and social justice; potential to serve as change agent.
Qualifications
Have a secondary school qualification or equivalent that permits university entrance by the time
they enroll at BCB. Have no previous undergraduate degree or equivalent from another institution.
Have C1 English proficiency.
Procedure
Complete an application for admission to a BA program (visit How to Apply for details on how to complete the application). An advising session is recommended before application submission.
Please schedule an individual advising session with the Admissions Office. Submit documentation or proof of residence or origin in a crisis region or country in crisis: passport copy, or documentation on displacement or forced migration experience, or proof of refugee status, granted asylum, or recognition of displacement (include the documentation in your application). Download and complete the Financial Statement Form (visit Financial Aid to download the form and for details on how to complete the
application). Upload the completed Financial Statement Form along with supporting documentation to your applicant portal. Candidates may be invited to interview as part of the evaluation process.
Academic Transfer
Does not accept transfer credit.
Scholarships
The Program for International Education and Social Change scholarship intends to support students
from areas of crisis and conflict who demonstrate academic excellence and a deep commitment to
social change, democracy, and human rights.
Application Requirements
Transcript(s)
Language tests
Letter(s) of recommendation
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