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Naming: Transcript_FirstName_LastName.pdf

Additional Information

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I have never received a scholarship for the European Forum Alpbach.I am attending the European Forum Alpbach for the first time.I have a connection to the state of Salzburg.I have also applied with another club or initiative group (e.g. IG Vienna).

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Upload Motivational Text (PDF only)*

Please answer the following questions:

1. What unique perspective will you bring to the European Forum Alpbach, and why do you want to participate? (150 words)

2. Think of a place that is important to you. What do you see when you look out the window, and how does it reflect or connect to your life? (max. 350 words)

3. Write an opinion piece on ONE of the following questions (max. 350 words):

   • Unconditional Basic Income: Is it the future or a utopia?

   • Falling Trust in Democracy: Is democracy misunderstood or misused?

   • The Current Society's Sense of Security: Is it representative or misleading?

   • Renewable Energy: Is it the future, or does it lead to the destruction of nature and ecosystems?

   • Future of Arts: Imagine an artistic practice that does not yet exist. What is it, and what purpose does it serve?

4. Comment on your post-it shortly if you are not uploading a video. (max. 100 words)

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Naming: MotivationLetter_FirstName_LastName.pdf

Creative

Showcase your passion either:

on a post-it (ca. 10 cm × 10 cm)

OR

in a video (max. 10 sec & 30 MB) without revealing yourself or your voice.

If you provide a link, it must remain accessible until April 30.

AND provide a short description (max. 100 words).

Post-it
Format: PDF, JPG or PNG
Naming: PostIt_FirstName_LastName.pdf
Video
Format: MP4 or MOV (max. 20 MB)
Naming: Video_FirstName_LastName.mp4

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Did you use any form of generative AI (e.g. ChatGPT) for your application? If yes, please elaborate.*