[Bilimsel Haber] CfA: Sarajevo International Summer School (14-21 August 2006)

[Onur İnal]

The 1st edition of the Sarajevo International Summer School, organized by the Sarajevo Law Students' Association, will take place in Bosnia and Herzegovina, between the 14th of August 2006 and the 21st of August, 2006, in the city of Sarajevo. We welcome all undergraduate and postgraduate students (aged 18 - 26) studying law, economics and other social sciences. The Sarajevo International Summer School seeks university students who have demonstrated leadership potential and a commitment to political and economic liberty, regional cooperation and cultural exchange. 

To be eligible to attend the Summer School, students must a citizen of one of the following countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia & Montenegro, Albania, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey or the EU countries. 

Main topics of the Summer School on Balkan Studies include:
-        History of Balkan: different nations and different conflicts
-        The human rights situation in the Balkans
-        The US and EU foreign policy toward the Balkans
-        The importance of EU integration. 

Lectures are conducted by several university professors from the Sarajevo University, experts representing American Embassy in B&H, OHR, Humanitarian Law Centre from Belgrade and NGO representatives. Students admitted to the program are expected to participate fully, which means attending all classes and lectures as well as  participation into cultural and other activities. Lectures and all other activities are conducted in English; therefore, proficiency in English is required for non-native English speakers. Admissions decisions are based upon extracurricular 
achievements, leadership qualities and English language ability.

PARTICIPATION FEE FOR THE EU STUDENTS IS 30?.

STUDENTS FROM: BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVIN, CROATIA, ALBANIA, MACEDONIA, SERBIA, MONTENEGRO, BULGARIA, ROMANIA AND TURKEY DO NOT PAY THE PARTICIPATION FEE.

Participation fee includes: 
-        Accommodation,
-        Three meals per day,
-        Local transport,
-        Reading materials,
-        Tours (Sarajevo and Mostar),
-        Visiting the Sarajevo Film Festival,
-        Different social events and parties.

To be considered for admission, one must submit in English:
-      The application form 
-     Resume or curriculum vitae: Typed, one-page document outlining work, academic, and leadership experience. 
-      A typed statement-of-purpose not to exceed 300 words: stating your reasons for applying to the Sarajevo International Summer School.

SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO: siss at usp.ba 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS June 25, 2006.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO DOWNLOAD YOUR APPLICATION FORM, PLEASE VISIT www.usp.ba  





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