Deadline: 22 January, 2013
Open to: Students and active young people from Macedonia, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia and Ukraine
Venue: Switzerland from 1 to 7 May, 2013
Description
On the occasion of Switzerland’s 50th membership anniversary in the Council of Europe, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) is inviting 50 young people to participate to a one-week study trip to Switzerland!
The trip which will take place from 1 to 7 May, 2013, aims at familiarizing the participants with Switzerland’s federal system, institutions and activities in the frames of Council of Europe.
Eligibility
Participation is open to young people living in and holding a passport of one of the eleven last countries to become members of Council of Europe (excluding EU member states): Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia and Ukraine!
Candidates need to fulfill the following conditions:
- Be more than 18 and less than 26 years old as per 1 February 2013
- Be holder of a higher education degree (or currently studying at equivalent level)
- Have advanced knowledge of English and (if possible) basic knowledge of a Swiss national language (German, French or Italian).
- Feel concerned by the core values of the Council of Europe: human rights, democracy, rule of law
- Be (or have been) involved in a non-governmental organisation (social, environmental, cultural, humanitarian, etc.) for at least six months
- Be interested in learning more about Switzerland’s federal institutions, its population and traditions.
- Be ready to share a unique one-week experience with 50 other young European people
- Be willing to get actively involved in the various actvities at all stages of the trip
- Meet the usual requirements to obtain a Schengen tourist visa
Costs
The tour will include journeys to various Swiss cities like Basel, Bern, Lucerne and Fribourg with visits to enterprises and political institutions, as well as meeting with various personalities including members of the Swiss National Youth Council. A trip to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France is also planned. ALL COSTS, including transportation and accommodation will be covered by FDFA, with the exception of private expenses and international health insurance coverage, which is compulsory and the responsibility of each participant.
How to apply
You should fill in the registration form in English by 22 January, 2013 and send it to following e-mail address: sending@cid.mk if you come from Macedonia. You can have the registration form HERE. Check all other contacts HERE to which you can send your registration form.
Please also see the official open call HERE.
Contact person
Viktorija Manevska
viktorija@cid.mk || sending@cid.mk
078 350 598
To which email applications can be sent from these countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia and Ukraine
Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.com/2013/01/10/youth-study-t…
Dear Livulens,
Please note that this open call, as specified in the beginning of our post, is opened only to Macedonians, as we were provided only the information for how Macedonians can apply. If we receive any information on how students/young people from other countries can apply, we shall update the post.
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
the same question, I could not find any information about the mail where to send applications for other countries
Dear Anastasiia,
Please note that this open call, as specified in the beginning of our post, is opened only to Macedonians, as we were provided only the information for how Macedonians can apply. If we receive any information on how students/young people from other countries can apply, we shall update the post.
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
Hi,
is there any possibility to provide the information to which email should people from Bosnia apply??
Dear Alien,
Please note that this open call, as specified in the beginning of our post, is opened only to Macedonians, as we were provided only the information for how Macedonians can apply. If we receive any information on how students/young people from other countries can apply, we shall update the post.
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
WHich email should people from Armenia apply?
Dear Anna,
Please note that this open call, as specified in the beginning of our post, is opened only to Macedonians, as we were provided only the information for how Macedonians can apply. If we receive any information on how students/young people from other countries can apply, we shall update the post.
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
Dear Mladiinfo team,
Why this e-mail viktorija@cid.mk doesn't work?
I would like to know more about participants from other countries. I've sent the registration form. Is it unavailable now (because I am from Russia) or not?
Yours sincerely,
Anastasia Kuchmarekova.
Dear Anastasia,
Firstly, this open call was opened only for Macedonians as specified in the beginning of the post. The e-mail shared now is only for Macedonia. However, we are working on collecting all e-mail addresses, so we can update the post and enable everyone to contact their proper national address, thus the post shall be upgraded very soon!
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
dear if theirs any chance for afghan youth pleas tel me .
As specified, this open call is only for the above-mentioned countries
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
Respected,
I am Serbian living in Montenegro my whole life. Please send me some information about registration when you upgrade your post.
Waiting for an answer
Dear Asja,
The open call is updated. You have the registration form and then separate link to document with contacts for all countries.
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
Hi,
does less than 26 includes 26 years old or not?
Thanks,
Daniel
Dear Daniel,
It's best that you check with the responsible contact person. All contacts are shared in the last section of our post.
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
Hi
I have graduated In Macedoni,but I am citizen of Kosovo but i full feel all the conditions even though i cant to apply ?
Dear Marigona,
It's best that you check with the responsible contact person. All contacts are shared in the last section of our post.
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
Dear all,
I have a question.Does this apply to Macedonian nationals and inhabitants who are studying at a foreign university and residing there for their studies?
Thanks a lot.
Dear Ana,
We advise you to check with the responsible contact person.
With kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
Ana can you contact me? I want to know the answer on the same question. Thanks in advance.
Here you can find contact person for Bosnia and Herzegovina http://www.kultbih.org/index.php?option=com_conte…
Does anyone know contact for Serbia or Montenegro?
Dear Jovana,
All contacts are available now on a special file attached in our post. Check the final section of the post.
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
belma.gijo@kultbih.org
contact e.mail address for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hello ,
I have a questions. I'm citizen of Kosovo do i have permitted to apply in these study trip ?
Thanks a lot ,
P.S I Know German language too !
Dear Albina,
Unfortunately, as it was mentioned, the study trip is open only to applicants from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia and Ukraine. We are sorry!
Best regards,
Mladiinfo team
Kosovo is not recognized as an independent country by the Council of Europe and is therefore considered a part of the Republic of Serbia. You can apply only if you hold a Serbian passport (but I think it should be issued outside of the Province of Kosovo.
Can you send the contacts for Russians=)
Dear Alina,
Please read the final section of the post carefully. You have attached a document with all contacts in the post.
Best regards,
Mladiinfo team
hello! I am from Moldova and I would like to participate, but where should I send my application.Thtaks 🙂
Dear Mia,
Please read the final section of the post carefully. Just click "all other contacts HERE"
Best regards,
Mladiinfo team
Hi, I have a problem sending the aplication.I'm from Macedonia. The e-mail that is given simply doesn't work. Can you please help me somehow?
Dear Stefan,
You can try and contact Viktorija, the responsible contact person and report the problem to her. She should give you instructions what to do in this case.
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
The email for MACEDONIA doesn't work. HELP !
Dear Kire,
Please consider that maybe too many e-mails have been sent to the e-mails over the past two weeks.
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
The e-mail of Viktorija doesn't work, too. HELP !
dali prorabote ? NEEE…TOGAS OVA NE E KONKURS !! STRAMOTA CID KAKO LI KE SI GI IZBERAT 4CATAA STO KE IDA ?! tipicno baalkansko makedonska rabota !
This mail DONT WORK ….DOES ANYONE KNOWS HOW MACEDONIA WILL SELECT THE PARTICIPANT ? THIS IS NOT FER CID
Did anyone managed to find the correct e-mail??
Dear Anastazija,
THe post is updated now. Please check the last section where all contacts are included.
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
Hi. As I fulfill all the above conditions, I am interested to apply, regarding this trip. But I am waiting, to receive my new passport these days and the deadline is meanwhile tomorrow, 22.1.13' . May I still apply? Best regards, Ilda
Dear Ilda,
Please contact the organizers and inform them you are waiting for your passport and perhaps they can work with you to help you apply in time. You can find your country's contact information here: http://www.mladiinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/…
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
Hello, thank you for your information.
I have written to my country's contact since this morning and I haven't received an answer yet, actually.
Best regards to u,
Ilda
Hello again.
Could you please send me an email address of your team?
Thanking you in advance,
Ilda
Dear Ilda,
You may contact Mladiinfo at info@mladiinfo.com.
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
"Holder of higher educational degree" means only university students, am I right? I am currently finishing high school so I guess I don't meet that condition?
Dear S Marinković,
Yes, applicants must be at least 18 years old and currently studying in university. We apologize if that doesn't include you.
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
Will the applicants be informed if they are not going to this study trip? Or will we be informed who actually will go to this study trip?
Dear Aplikant,
The organizer's contact information (e-mail and mobile number) for Macedonia is available above (and for other countries in the attached document) and we suggest contacting them after the deadline to inquire about this information.
Kind regards and best of luck with your application,
Mladiinfo team
sir my name is roman shah and i belong to poor family i requested you that admitt me there i am poor student
Dear Roman,
You must find on the list linked in the article above of your country's agency and submit an application to them. Mladiinfo is not responsible for administering this study trip. Good luck with your application.
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
Is it allowed to send application ON 22nd of January?
Boro
Dear Boro,
We assume applications are accepted until midnight at the end of the day on 22 January, but you should contact your country's representative on the list linked in the article above to be certain.
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
NE raboti meilot!!!!!!!
Dear Ljupka,
Try calling Ms. Viktorija Manevska at the phone number listed above (078 350 598).
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
Also the mail in the all contacts list is not working . How can I contact Victoria or someone else when all e-mails for Macedonian applicants are not working . DO SOMETHING !
Dear Ivana,
Try calling Ms. Viktorija Manevska at the phone number listed above (078 350 598).
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
Hello again.
Could you please send me an email address of your team?
Thanking you in advance,
Ilda
Dear Ilda,
The email address of Mladiinfo is info@mladiinfo.com.
Best regards,
Mladiinfo team
sir, when opportunities come for people who are from nigeria please write me.
When we will know who is chosen?
Dear Ida,
Please direct this question to your country's representatives, whose names may be found on the list linked in the post above.
Best regards,
Mladiinfo team
Dear mladiinfo,
Please let us know whether the candidates selected by the Council of Europe or the coordinators of our countries? Will be accepted our letter of recommendation to the address of the coordinator? And when we find out who is chosen?
Sincerely yours,
E.D.
Dear E.D.,
Mladiinfo is simply informing you of this opportunity. You must direct these questions to the organizers contact information, which is available from the link in the post under the "How to Apply" section. Please review it there and contact your country's agency responsible for administering the study trip.
Best regards,
Mladiinfo team