The Goethe Business School is pleased to declare the opening of Goethe Business School FIRM Risk Management Scholarships for exceptional applicants who have distinctive interest in the academic field of risk management.
Application Deadline: 22nd January 2021
Eligible Countries: International
To Be Taken At (Country): Germany
About the Award: The Frankfurt Institute for Risk Management and Regulation (FIRM) aims at setting novel standards in the academic field of risk management and regulation. To this end, FIRM backs relevant research in addition to advanced education programs in Frankfurt am Main. Scholars enrolling in the Master in Finance program who have gone for the specialization in “Risk Management & Regulation” can apply for FIRM-sponsored fellowships.
The part-time Master in Finance program presented by Goethe Business School (GBS) on behalf of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Goethe University was picked as one of the little academic programs to be backed by FIRM.
The Frankfurt Institute for Risk Management and Regulation (FIRM) is handled by the Society for Risk Management and Regulation e. V. established in 2009, FIRM upholds first-class research and teaching in the fields of risk management and regulation in Frankfurt. FIRM Scholarships (Goethe Business School FIRM Risk Management Scholarships) award up to 25% of the tuition and are credited towards the third tuition installment. Furthermore, FIRM alumni join the FIRM alumni network, not only assisting them to get connected but also offering access to profits such as invitations to special events such as the annual FIRM Research Conference and alumni gatherings.
Type: Masters
Eligibility for Goethe Business School FIRM Risk Management Scholarships
Candidates meeting the following criteria are encouraged to apply for one of the available Goethe Business School FIRM Risk Management Scholarships:
• Excellent academic and/or professional achievements
• Any financial employer funding granted should not surpass 25% of tuition fees
• Accomplished admission to the part-time Master in Finance program
• Completion and Selection of risk management modules of the part-time Master in Finance curriculum, to include the concentration and elective modules along with the Master thesis
Number of Awards: Not specified
Benefits of Goethe Business School FIRM Risk Management Scholarships
- Goethe Business School FIRM Risk Management Scholarships can sum up to 25% of the program’s tuition fee and will be subtracted from the final tuition installment.
- FIRM intellectuals will come to be members of the FIRM Alumni Network.
Student Loans
There are numerous choices accessible to students searching for opportunities to finance their studies. For working experts, Festo Bildungsfonds provides attractive student loan programs, and the state-owned KfW-Bank also provides financing opportunities to anyone below the age of 44. If you are searching for a flexible repayment plan, Deutsche Bildung provides income-dependent repayment plans, allowing you to study without the burden of loan repayment holding you back. We encourage you to explore your financing options and see which one might be the best for your needs.
Talking to Your Employer
Apart from the financial choices itemized here, applicants may want to approach their employer and discuss options for aid. This may be monetary, come in other arrangements such as time support or mentoring.
As a business school, they understand the value further studies can have on your career development, and want to help you communicate your choice to your employer. Take a look at their Value Proposition sheet for tips you can discuss when you approach your company, to help them understand the benefits in supporting your choice, too.
How to Apply for Goethe Business School FIRM Risk Management Scholarships
Applications for Goethe Business School FIRM Risk Management Scholarships can be submitted to the GBS Admissions Office either by post or email. Additional information can be found in the FIRM Scholarship Key Fact Sheet.