[et_pb_section fb_built=“1″ fullwidth=“on“ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ background_image=“https:\/\/club-alpbach-salzburg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20220827_165310_Kick_Off_Alpbach_Ideas_\u00a9EFA_Andrei_Pungovschi-scaled.jpg“ height=“520px“ max_height=“520px“][et_pb_fullwidth_slider _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ header_font=“|600|||||||“ background_image=“https:\/\/club-alpbach-salzburg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20220827_165310_Kick_Off_Alpbach_Ideas_\u00a9EFA_Andrei_Pungovschi-scaled.jpg“ min_height=“520px“ height=“520px“ max_height=“580px“][et_pb_slide heading=“Scholarship Programme“ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ use_background_color_gradient=“on“ background_color_gradient_start=“rgba(0,0,0,0)“ background_color_gradient_end=“rgba(0,0,0,0)“ background_color_gradient_start_position=“38%“ background_color_gradient_overlays_image=“on“ background_image=“https:\/\/club-alpbach-salzburg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/240825_161421_Balkans_c_EFA_Ioana_Cirlig-header-2.jpg“ background_enable_image=“on“ sticky_transition=“on“][\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=“1″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_row _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_column type=“4_4″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_text _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ custom_margin=“-1px|||||“]Club Alpbach Salzburg enables young, committed people with a connection to Salzburg to participate in the European Forum Alpbach for the entire duration of the event. Special thanks go to\u00a0our sponsors<\/a> who provide the financial means for this.<\/p>\n Key Dates: \u00a0<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=“1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_column type=“1_2″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_image src=“https:\/\/club-alpbach-salzburg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Flo-Pride-1-Elisabeth-Mandl-2.png“ title_text=“Flo Pride 1 Elisabeth Mandl“ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n Photo: Elisabeth Mandl,\u00a0European Forum Alpbach<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=“1_2″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_text _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ min_height=“1405.2px“][et_pb_column type=“4_4″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_text _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ min_height=“738px“ custom_margin=“||77px|||“ custom_padding=“||0px|||“]<\/p>\n Your application consists of four categories: Motivation, Personal, Thematic, and Creative<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Disclaimer:<\/strong> We focus on ideas and reasoning, not phrasing. If one of the tasks feels too challenging or not feasible for you, please reach out to us \u2014 we will gladly assign an alternative task.<\/p>\n At the end of your application, please indicate whether you used generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT), and if so, how.<\/p>\n What unique perspective will you bring to the European Forum Alpbach, and why do you want to participate in the forum?<\/strong><\/p>\n Think of a place that is important to you (your home, workplace, study space, favourite caf\u00e9 or bar).<\/p>\n What do you see when you look out the window? How does this reflect or connect to your life?<\/strong><\/p>\n Write an opinion piece on ONE<\/strong> of the following questions:<\/p>\n What kinds of social, economic, or ethical changes would you expect if an unconditional basic income became reality?<\/p>\n What is something you once misunderstood about democracy, and what changed your perspective?<\/p>\n What shapes a society\u2019s sense of security, and how may it be misleading? What is Europe\u2019s role in fighting the climate crisis? Imagine an artistic practice of the future that does not exist yet. What is it, and what purpose does it serve?<\/p>\n Showcase your passion:<\/p>\n EITHER OR Additionally, include a short description (max. 100 words).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=“The application is closed“ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ custom_margin=“||-2px|||“ hover_enabled=“0″ sticky_enabled=“0″][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n Application starts on 1st until the 6th of April.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=“1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ min_height=“617.4px“ custom_margin=“|auto|28px|auto|false|true“ custom_padding=“||0px|||“][et_pb_column type=“1_2″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_text _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n Format: pdf File<\/em><\/p>\n Naming Convention:<\/p>\n \u00a0„Resume_FirstName_LastName“<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0„MotivationLetter_FirstName_LastName“<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0„Transcript_FirstName_LastName“<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0„PostIt_FirstName_LastName“<\/em><\/p>\n \n The European Forum Alpbach will take place from the 24th of August to 4th of September – you can send in your application between 1st and 31st of March. Make sure not to miss any updates by following us on <\/span>Facebook<\/a>, <\/span>Instagram<\/a> and <\/span>LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n \n \n We will inform all applicants by mail as soon as the selection has been made.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=“1_2″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_image src=“https:\/\/club-alpbach-salzburg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gratl-Bean-1.png“ title_text=“Gratl Bean“ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n Photo: Tabea Hahn,\u00a0European Forum Alpbach<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ custom_margin=“|auto||235px||“][et_pb_column type=“4_4″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=“#5c649d“ open_toggle_background_color=“rgba(0,0,0,0)“ closed_toggle_background_color=“#ffffff“ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ toggle_text_color=“#5c649d“ toggle_level=“h4″ background_color=“rgba(0,0,0,0)“ border_color_all=“#204f5e“][et_pb_accordion_item title=“Further Information“ open=“on“ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ module_alignment=“left“ custom_margin=“|||-20px|false|false“ border_width_all=“0px“ toggle_text_color=“#393a3e“ toggle_level=“h4″ toggle_font_size=“26px“][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=“Scope of the sponsorship package“ open_toggle_text_color=“#5c649d“ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ toggle_text_color=“#5c649d“ open=“off“]The cost of a scholarship or sponsorship package is made up directly of the cost of Forum Alpbach participation fees and accommodation and catering costs. A scholarship for participation in the Forum currently costs 2,000 euros. The participation fee for scholarship holders at the European Forum Alpbach accounts for 800,- Euro of this, as the European Forum Alpbach supports each scholarship with 50% of the regular participation fee. The remaining 1200,- Euro will finance accommodation during the Forum, organization and other possible costs.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=“Selection process“ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ toggle_text_color=“#5c649d“ open=“off“]Club Alpbach Salzburg takes the awarding of scholarships very seriously and tries to be as conscientious as possible when awarding scholarships. The pre-selection on formal criteria is done by the Club Alpbach Salzburg scholarship team, the final selection by the Club’s Executive Board. Relevant criteria include diversity of interest, creativity, diversity of background, voluntary commitment and critical engagement with topic, as well as a personal point of view on the subject. Applications from people with a diverse background are encouraged.<\/span><\/p>\n All complete applications will be considered.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=“1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_column type=“1_3″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_testimonial author=“Lena Marie Schmidlechner“ job_title=“Former scholarship holder“ portrait_url=“https:\/\/club-alpbach-salzburg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Lena-Marie-Schmidlechner-smaller-1.jpg“ quote_icon=“off“ quote_icon_color=“#000000″ portrait_width=“100px“ use_icon_font_size=“on“ icon_font_size=“34px“ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ body_font=“||on||||||“ body_text_align=“center“ body_font_size=“15px“ background_color=“#5c649d“ background_image=“http:\/\/www.ema-design.at\/CAS2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Visual_Shape_vio_1.png“ background_layout=“dark“ min_height=“425.5px“]“The Forum Alpbach is inspiring in more ways than one. It is challenging \u2013 both intellectually and personally \u2013 it is exciting, and it forces everyone attending to try standing in someone else\u2019s shoes, to see things from new perspectives.“[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=“1_3″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_testimonial author=“ Prosper Tonderayi Mageza“ job_title=“Former scholarship holder and former extended board member“ portrait_url=“https:\/\/club-alpbach-salzburg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Prosper-Mageza.jpg“ quote_icon=“off“ quote_icon_color=“#000000″ portrait_width=“100px“ use_icon_font_size=“on“ icon_font_size=“34px“ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ body_font=“||on||||||“ body_text_align=“center“ body_font_size=“15px“ background_color=“#5c649d“ background_layout=“dark“]“The days were filled with illuminating moments – exciting discussions, inspiring people and a fascinating mountain backdrop. Everything was new and intense – a flood of ideas and perspectives that left a lasting impression on me.“[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=“1_3″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_testimonial author=“Samantha Deddeh“ job_title=“Former scholarship holder and current member of the extended board“ portrait_url=“https:\/\/club-alpbach-salzburg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Samantha-Deddeh-smaller.jpg“ quote_icon=“off“ quote_icon_color=“#000000″ portrait_width=“100px“ use_icon_font_size=“on“ icon_font_size=“34px“ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ body_font=“||on||||||“ body_text_align=“center“ body_font_size=“15px“ background_color=“#5c649d“ background_layout=“dark“]\u201eWhen you\u2019re on the spectrum and when you\u2019re a woman with most of her working history in male-dominated jobs, you spend a lot of time being silenced. EFA, and, more importantly, Club Alpbach Salzburg, helped me find my voice again\u201c[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_column type=“4_4″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_text _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“]We are looking forward to your application! Our scholarship team will be happy to answer any questions you may have: stipendium@club-alpbach-salzburg.org<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n Photo Header: Ioana Cirlig,\u00a0European Forum Alpbach<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=“1″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [et_pb_section fb_built=“1″ fullwidth=“on“ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ background_image=“https:\/\/club-alpbach-salzburg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20220827_165310_Kick_Off_Alpbach_Ideas_\u00a9EFA_Andrei_Pungovschi-scaled.jpg“ height=“520px“ max_height=“520px“][et_pb_fullwidth_slider _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ header_font=“|600|||||||“ background_image=“https:\/\/club-alpbach-salzburg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20220827_165310_Kick_Off_Alpbach_Ideas_\u00a9EFA_Andrei_Pungovschi-scaled.jpg“ min_height=“520px“ height=“520px“ max_height=“580px“][et_pb_slide heading=“Scholarship Programme“ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“ use_background_color_gradient=“on“ background_color_gradient_start=“rgba(0,0,0,0)“ background_color_gradient_end=“rgba(0,0,0,0)“ background_color_gradient_start_position=“38%“ background_color_gradient_overlays_image=“on“ background_image=“https:\/\/club-alpbach-salzburg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/240825_161421_Balkans_c_EFA_Ioana_Cirlig-header-2.jpg“ background_enable_image=“on“ sticky_transition=“on“][\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=“1″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_row _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_column type=“4_4″ _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_text _builder_version=“4.7.7″ _module_preset=“default“] A scholarship for the European Forum Alpbach 2026 Forum: 24. 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A Club Alpbach Salzburg scholarship includes:<\/h2>\n
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Requirements<\/h2>\n
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Application<\/h2>\n
\nMotivation (150 words)<\/h2>\n
\nPersonal (max. 350 words)<\/h2>\n
\nThematic (max. 350 words)<\/h2>\n
Finance<\/h3>\n
Democracy<\/h3>\n
Security<\/h3>\n
What matters more for Europe\u2019s security today: military deterrence or societal resilience?<\/p>\nClimate<\/h3>\n
Will technological innovation help solve the climate crisis, or will the growth of energy-intensive infrastructure such as data centres outweigh these benefits?
Is the future of climate action more about innovation or about changing consumption patterns as a society (through ethical revolution and\/or bold policy-making)?<\/p>\nArts<\/h3>\n
\nCreative<\/h2>\n
\u2013 on a post-it<\/strong> (approx. 10 \u00d7 10 cm)<\/p>\n
\u2013 in a reel\/video<\/strong> (max. 10 seconds), without showing yourself or your voice.
If you provide a link, it must remain accessible until April 30<\/strong>.<\/p>\nApplication documents<\/h3>\n
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