Monday, September 24, 2012

Study a PolSci Master's Program in Sweden!



Challenge Your Perspectives: The Swedish Scholarship Awards 2013

APPLY TODAY AND COMPETE FOR A FULL TUITION WAIVER FOR AN
ENGLISH!TAUGHT MASTER’S PROGRAM AT A PRESTIGIOUS SWEDISH
UNIVERSITY STARTING FALL 2013!
Swedish Master's programs offer you the unique opportunity to turn theory into practice,
challenge your perspectives, and acquire the innovation skills that make a competitive difference.
The competition “Challenge Your Perspectives” is your chance to show your skills within a number
of areas that distinguish Sweden:

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Sweden has a long-standing reputation in conflict resolution - from Dag Hammarskjöld, former
Secretary General of the United Nations to Jan Eliasson, current Deputy U.N. Secretary-General,
Swedes have seen a long list of important international positions entrusted to their fellow citizens.

GLOBAL ECONOMICS
Sweden has a unique combination of generous welfare benefits and high-tech capitalism. The
country has, despite of its small size, a considerable impact on global business and has remained
strong in times of global financial crises. Entrepreneurship and innovation are in focus. Research
concerning the relationships between economic growth, human capital, and demographic factors
has a long tradition in Sweden.

ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
Sweden is on the front line in developing sustainable systems in many areas, such as energy and waste management. In recent years, Swedes – as individuals, as politicians and as entrepreneurs
– have become increasingly aware of their responsibility to care for the environment with future
generations in mind.

THE CHALLENGE
There are three full tuition waivers at stake for three
English-taught Master’s programs at three prestigious
Swedish universities starting fall 2013.
- The International Master’s Program in
POLITICAL SCIENCE at
Stockholm University
- The Master’s Program in
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
AND POLICY at Lund University
- The Master’s Program in
ECONOMICS at Uppsala University

HOW TO COMPETE
1. Knowledge test on:
- Current International Affairs
- Swedish Society & Education System
- Political Science, Environmental Management and Policy,
& Economics
2. Essay Writing
3. Personal Motivation

WHO CAN ENTER?
The competition is open for students holding a Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. university or undergraduate students expecting to complete a Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. university by June 2013. Some programs have special entry requirements, please check the competition website for more information.
DEADLINE NOVEMBER 4, 2012

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