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The Scholarship for Sino-Swiss Exchange More than a Scholarship!

Who is behind the Scholarship?

Max-Antonio Burger-Calderón

• B.A. International Affairs (University of St.Gallen)
• Swiss & Colombian citizen
• Living since March 2006 in Beijing
• With Nestle (China) Ltd. since March 2007
• Founder of the HSG Alumni Chapter Beijing

“China is very often misunderstood. This program will help us foster awareness and understanding for each

• ther in an honest way.”

Romeo Oscar Frega

• B.A. Business Administration (University of St.Gallen)
• MPhil in Modern Chinese (Cambridge University)
• Swiss & Italian Citizen
• With the Boston Consulting Group (Zurich) since October 2007
• Founder of the HSG Alumni Chapter Beijing

“People’s personal experiences are the best cultural bridges”

The two initiators of the Scholarship for Sino-Swiss Exchange!

Can you spot Switzerland?

It‘s the heart of Europe It‘s not in the European Union All kinds of European cultures come together International and open society Famous for it‘s banking system United Nations headquarters are in Geneva Great environment and nice place to live 2 hours from major European cities

It’s the little, white spot!

Why should you study in Switzerland?

How many 北大 graduates…

• Are applying for the US/ UK?
• Can get into the very best schools?
• Are jobless after graduating from an expensive degree?

How many 北大 graduates…

• Are truly fluent in English and in German?
• Have an international university degree?
• Have had extensive exposure to European culture?
• Are part of a unique scholarship network?
• Know how to sail on a lake?

Are you following the trend … … or are you preparing to be unique?

Switzerland's economy: The world's most competitive economy (OECD 2006) Its political system: The world's most federalist system

University Swissness: Quality Beyond....

• 2 Federal Technical Universities
• 9 Cantonal Universities
• Shanghai Ranking 2006:

5 Swiss Universities among top 150 worldwide

• Top-seeded:

ETH Zurich - 5th Place in Europe (after University College London) 27th place worldwide

Source: www.ed.situ.edu.cn, 2006

Leading but complacent!

The Scholarship for Sino-Swiss Exchange wants to promote a better cultural and intellectual understanding between Switzerland and China by giving talented young people a chance to become integrators between the two countries. By the year 2010 the Scholarship for Sino-Swiss Exchange will provide 3 Chinese students every year with the support to pursue a Master’s Degree in Switzerland.

Vision and Mission 2010:

People are the best cultural bridges!

2 Years of Study for a M.A. in Switzerland

Pilot Year 2008: 3 Students for the University of St.Gallen (HSG)

• HSG Master in International Affairs (MIA)
• HSG Master in Accounting and Finance (MAccFin)
• HSG Master in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F)

Intensive German Language Training

• Previous training recommended
• Institutionalized language partner
• University language course

Activities with Sponsors

Depending on preferences of sponsors (dinners, excursions etc.)

Social Integration into Swiss Culture

• Family-stay
• Buddy system at university
• Mentoring program

SSSE: 2 Year Full Scholarship with no Strings Attached Talented Young Chinese Graduates Mature Social Integrators with an International Degree

Why more than a Scholarship:

A unique program for motivated and talented students!

The Scholarship: Organsation

Taking 1% for administrative expenses Evaluating Students Coordinating Financial Flows Taking care of students while in Switzerland Building of the Community Commitment over 2 years for one or more students Pay : 50’000 CHF per

• Student. Includes all expeses

for 2 year M.A. degreee in St.Gallen (later in CH in general) Activities with all of the students that hold scholarship as well as with

• ther sponsors that are

involved over the 2 years Commitment over 2 years for M.A. Program M.A. Entirely in English Commitement to Learn German Intensively Have to pay back scholarship if they fail to graduate within to years No Other Strings Attached for the Students. No expenses!

Who Does What and For Whom?

Sponsors SSE Scholarship Students

• Help creating vital integrators between Switzerland and China
• Support outstanding Chinese individuals
• Participation in a cultural and intellectual exchange
• Network with Chinese students and universities
• PR Instrument for China marketing
• Interact with outstanding candidates for potential internships and/or jobs

Benefits for our Sponsors:

Participation in a unique opportunity to shape the future!

Foundations Private Donors

St udy Fees G r ant s Adm i n Li vi ng C

• st s

Scholarship Components Overview

Total per Student: 54‘000 CHF

6% Grants

Travel Grants Sports Grants

1% Administration 12% Study Fees

University Fees Books

81% Living Costs

Rent & Food Health Insurance Transportation Internet Flight (roundtrip)

We provide the essential and the necessary!

Everything starts with the 1st Step

The University of St.Gallen, our Alma Mater as the first step!

Appreciation of a Degree from the University of St.Gallen:

• On average, graduates are able to choose from 2.2 jobs
• In the first permanent position, the average gross income with a B.A. HSG

degree amounts to CHF 84,000 (RMB 527‘000)

• In the first permanent position, the average gross income with a M.A. HSG

degree amounts to CHF 95,000 (RMB 596’000)

Benefits for Our Students – You!

Source: University of St.Gallen, 2006 & Wirtschaftwoche, 2005

Study at one of Europe’s leading universities!

Ranking: Survey of the Wirtschaftswoche, a weekly paper among German personnel managers, in 2005 (appreciation of an HSG degree):

• 1st place: University of St. Gallen (HSG)
• 2nd Place: London Business School
• 3rd Place: London School of Economics

The St.Gallen Symposium (aka: ISC - International Student Committee) Founded in 1969 About 1,000 international participants every year (CEOs, Managers and Students)

• www.stgallen-symposium.org

Famous St. Gallen Alumni

• Dr. Josef Ackermann, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Deutsche Bank
• Dr. Eugen Von Keller, CEO Roland Berger China
• Prof. Peter Gomez, CEO Swiss Stock Exchange

About the University of St.Gallen (HSG)

You’re in good company!

Source: University of St.Gallen, 2006 & ISC, 2006

Who teaches at the University of St.Gallen?

• Prof. Dr. Juliane Kokott

International Law Harvard SJD Attorney General at European Court

• Prof. Dr. Roland Kley

International Relations DPhil Oxford University Director Institute of Political Science

• Prof. Eric J. Johnson

International Marketing PHD Carnegie-Mellon University

• Prof. at Columbia Business School, New York

Get taught by world-class faculty!

M.A. in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F)

For more Information: http://www.miqef.unisg.ch

TOEFL (100) GRE 700 (Quant)

Do You Want to be the Chief Economist of an Investment Bank?

M.A. in Strategy and International Management (SIM)

Your Striving for a Broad International Management Education?

For more Information: http://www.sim.unisg.ch

TOEFL 100 GRE 650 (600)

M.A. in International Affairs and Governance (MIA)

For more Information: http://www.mia.unisg.ch

Do You Want to Work for the UN or an NGO?

Further Information

Internet links on the University, St.Gallen and Switzerland!

University of St.Gallen: www.unisg.ch/english www.exchange.unisg.ch www.myunisg.ch The Region of St.Gallen: www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch The Country of Switzerland: www.myswitzerland.com

• Chinese citizens
• Bachelor’s degree from leading university

in China

• Among top 20% of their class preferred
• Interest in foreign cultures and languages
• Fulfillment of application requirements of

Swiss university

• Outgoing, independent and positive

personality

Who are We Looking For?

Passionate and Positive Pioneers!

Who is elegible to Apply?

Academic Expectations:

• Committed to finish the 2 year M.A. program with good grades
• Willing to study intensively German
• Abide to the code of conduct of the school

What do we expect from you?

Source: University of St.Gallen, 2006 & Wirtschaftwoche, 2005

You are engaged and enjoy contributing!

Extracurricular Expectations Open to explore and adapt Active member of the community Engaged in clubs of any kind (such as academic and/or sport clubs) Not taking part in any illegal activities

Failure of completion of M.A. in 2 years will result in a pay back from the student to the sponsor! Otherwise, no financial strings attached!

Are You Elegible to Apply for a Start in 2008?

It depends on the program you want to apply for:

• For the M.A. in Strategy and International Management (SIM)
• B.A. in Business Administration or similar by September 2008
• TOEFL Score 100, GMAT Score 600
• For more Information: http://www.sim.unisg.ch/
• For the M.A. in International Affairs and Governance (MIA)
• B.A. in International Affairs or similar by September 2008
• For more Information: http://www.mia.unisg.ch/
• For the Master in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F)
• B.A. in Business Administration or similar by September 2008
• TOEFL Score 100, GRE Quantitative Score 70
• For more Information: http://www.miqef.unisg.ch/

What’s next?

Is this the right program for you? Are you the right candidate and?

Send the following documents by Email:

CV

Motivation letter Recent Grade transcript sinoswissexchange@gmail.com

Application deadline is October 30st, 2007

Thank you for your attention!

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