2014 Global Entrepreneurship Summer School in Germany (Scholarship Available)

by lanredahunsi February 12, 2014

written by lanredahunsi February 12, 2014 1 comment

Acceptance/Rejection: July 15th 2014

When: Sep 16 – Sep 26 2014

2014 Topic: Waste

The Global Entrepreneurship Summer School is a collaborative project of the four leading university-based Entrepreneurship Centers in Munich as well as the Social Entrepreneurship Academie.

A joint initiative of four Entrepreneurship centers in Munich to bring together 30 young entrepreneurs from 25 nationalities for a one-week startup boot camp.

During the Summer School the student teams develop ideas that have both a sustainable impact for society and a self-sustaining, profitable business model. The students learn about entrepreneurship, develop their own sustainable business ideas and build a long-lasting network of international excellent and entrepreneurial students.

The Global Entrepreneurship Summer Schools fosters the important role of education,entrepreneurship and networking for a sustainable development.

Curriculum

During the Summer School 35 students will work in international and interdisciplinary teams to develop business ideas addressing challenges concerning one topic with a global impact.

The first of the nine days program will allow the students to get to know each other, build teams and start brainstorming about innovative ideas.

Eligibility:

You can apply as undergraduate or graduate of all university studies e.g.: design, computer science, business economics, humanities, social sciences etc.
You have to be enrolled in any university at any time during 2014 and you have to be between 18 – 27 years old

Application process

35 outstanding students from around the world who will get an invitation to Munich.
In addition to 15 virtual participants.
All applications will go through a very strict, but fair selection process.

You can apply with your CV, motivational letter (max. around 200 words) and recommendation letter as PDF attachments.

Global Scholarships
International students who are invited to Munich can apply for 1 of 10 travel scholarships.

Accommodation
Participants won’t have to pay for their accommodation. Accommodation will be provided from Sep 16 until Sep 26 either in student dorms or at other places such as apartments of other participants from Munich.

Food & travel in Munich

Free exclusive dinners as well as many snacks and coffee will be provided during the whole week.

Tuition:

A tuition fee EUR 119,- per selected participant. This fee has to be paid in advance after being selected.

(Note: For our international guests the fee covers part of the the medical insurance including an ambulance transport or even an emergency transfer back home.

Selection