Financial Aid for EGS Students

1. Deferred Payment-Plan

Deferred Payment-Plan for tuition and fees Students have to send a written request to the EGS office in Leuk, when registering for summer school. The request must also indicate the amount and the dates when the installments are to be paid.

2. Sponsored Low-Cost Lodging during SS 2010 in Saas-Fee

Students need to send a written request by mail, fax or email to the EGS office in Leuk, indicating reasons why they should be considered eligible to receive Sponsored Low- Cost Lodging.

Please note:

Only a limited number of rooms on the basis of first-come first-served are available. You will go on a waiting list and will be notified after the application deadline as to whether your request can be approved.

3. Workstudy descriptions EGS 2010

The EGS is looking for student support during the two 2010 Summer school sessions. EGS offers a Workstudy Program designed for students able to demonstrate financial need who are willing to take on responsibility for certain tasks during their Summer school session. This program offers financial compensation appropriate to the specific task demands. Students interested in participating in the EGS Workstudy Program are required to have a confirmed registration for one of the two 2010 Summer school sessions. Applications must include the following information: declaration of financial need; interest and competence in one or more of the Workstudy fields; confirmation of registration; letter of recommendation from a faculty member of the affiliate program, if any, and a contact address including Fax and/or Email. All Workstudy Students are required to attend the 11:00am Set-up Meeting on the day before Session begins and to remain until all duties are successfully completed. If you cannot attend this meeting or cannot stay until your duties are completed, please do not apply for a Workstudy position. Application deadline for period 1 is April 30, 2010, for period 2 May 30, 2010.

*Applications should be sent by postal mail, email or fax directly to the office of the European Graduate School, Alter Kehr 20, CH-3953 Leuk-Stadt, Switzerland.

The following is a list of the various workstudy positions to be filled for the 2010 Summer school sessions in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. (Please indicate specific position/s of interest in application.)

*Workstudy Art Materials (this position is available to two students in period 2)

Responsible for all art material before, during, and after the Summer school session. This includes inventories at the beginning and end of the session; storage and maintenance of art supplies throughout the session, including periodic shopping for art materials and supplies. This position requires a loving interest in the materials utilized in creating art and a will to develop a structure in which the materials are handled with care and respect. It also requires German language competency and a driver’s license. The student is required to arrive in time for the ll:00am opening meeting prior to the summer school beginning and to remain until all tasks and the ultimate closing clean-up are successfully completed.

*Workstudy Technical and Lectures

Responsible for the technical infrastructure during the Summer school session. This includes inventories before and after the session; maintenance, distribution and storage of technical materials. This student is responsible for all Lectures, the welcome reception, and the special needs of guest speakers and guest faculty members. The student is responsible for stage lighting, sound, preparation, and breakdown as well as for materials (Flipcharts, TV / Video, OH and Slide Projector, etc.) for all Lectures and Events. The position requires technical skills and experience. German-language competence is helpful. This student is required to arrive in time for the ll:00am opening meeting on Saturday and to remain until all tasks and the ultimate closing clean- up are successfully completed.

*Workstudy Music Instruments, first aid access and back up

Responsible for all music instruments. This includes inventories of both EGS and borrowed music instruments at the beginning and end of the session; distribution, maintenance and storage of all music instruments during the session; and the conscientious unpacking (1st period) or packing (2nd period) of all EGS music instruments. This position requires a loving interest in the various instruments of music as well as the will to provide a structure in which the instruments are handled with care and respect. He/she is also responsible to get the first aid box, take care of it, and bring the first aid box to the excursions to be available if needed. In case an extra Workstudy help is needed, this student is available as back up to other Workstudy people. This student is required to arrive in time for the ll:00am opening meeting on Saturday and to remain until all tasks and the ultimate closing clean-up are successfully completed.

*Workstudy Student Lounge & Shopper

Responsible for the organization and supervision of EGS Student Lounge. This includes creating a welcoming atmosphere; room decoration; shopping for provisions (beverages/snacks, coffee, etc.); kitty collection / control. Responsible for the organization and maintenance of kitchen facilities, including (delegating!) clean-up. This position also includes periodic shopping for faculty lounge provisions and event accessories. Command of the German language is helpful. This student is required to attend the 11:00am opening meeting on Saturday and remain until all duties are successfully completed.

*Workstudy Book Store

Responsible for all Literature Materials: inventories at the beginning and end of the session; organization and administration of Book Sales; distribution of literary materials for class and community. This student is required to attend the 11:00am opening meeting on Saturday and remain until all duties are successfully completed.

*Workstudy Class-Contact

The student will be the ‘right hand’ of the teacher, getting at the beginning the needed supplies and art material, and bringing it back at the end of session. The student does all the copies for the teachers, including copying the Testatbooklet page at the end of session. S/he is responsible for keeping the classroom clean and in order at all times. This includes reminding the class to empty the room before free mornings for the cleaning ladies. The student is also responsible for the coordination of class tasks (such as performance nights and graduation) and is expected to assist in all public functions. This student is required to arrive in time for the 11:00am opening meeting and to remain until all tasks and the ultimate closing clean- up are successfully completed.

*Workstudy EXA Digital Art and Media and Class-Contact

Responsible for all art & technology materials before, during, and after the Summer school session. This includes inventories at the beginning and end of the session: storage and maintenance of art supplies throughout the session, including periodic shopping for art materials and supplies. This position requires a loving interest in the materials utilized in creating art, an interest in learning a bit about digital and electronic art, and a will to develop a structure in which the materials are handled with care and respect. It also requires German language competency and a driver’s license. The student is required to arrive in time for the opening meeting 11:00am prior to the summer school beginning

4. Matching Scholarship

APPLICATION FOR MATCHING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The European Graduate School has a Matching Scholarship Program. Students can apply for a scholarship wherein they actively participate in raising money, which will be matched to a determined limit by the European Graduate School. The idea of the program is that the student solicits funds from sources other than bank or scholarship associations. The sources can include family (excluding same household), friends, community associations, etc. In order to apply for a matching scholarship, please fill out the enclosed form and send it along with the appropriate documentation to:

The information and documentation listed below needs to be submitted by the student when applying for a Matching Scholarship:

1. Filled-in „Matching Scholarship“ form
   • MA student must have the form signed by the Dean or Assistant to the Dean of the MA Program or a EGS faculty member
   • CAGS student must have the form signed by Prof. Stephen K. Levine or Prof. Paolo Knill
2. A copy of your tax returns for the last two years
3. Your budget-plan for the year the scholarship is being requested
4. A list of real estate and other property (including vehicles)