Alumni Scholarships

CEU students in financial need can request a CEU Alumni Scholarship, which can be used to supplement other Financial Aid packages that the university provides.

The Alumni Scholarship is awarded to students who can demonstrate leadership experience in extra-curricular activities, community service and civic engagement (for example, volunteering for an NGO). Students also need to tell us their plans for future voluntary work.

The number and the amount of CEU Alumni Scholarships awarded each year depend on the overall merit of the applicants. In most cases, these scholarships are awarded to help cover the costs of living. Previously, CEU has given between 1,000-2,000 EUR per annum.

Applying for a CEU Alumni Scholarship

To apply for a CEU Alumni Scholarship, applicants must indicate it on the online application form and type in a statement outlining:

• their record of leadership in extracurricular activities, community service and civic engagement (e.g. serving on the student council, volunteering for an NGO, etc.),
• their plans for future volunteer or civic engagement, and, perhaps, involvement with the local CEU Alumni Chapter, and
• their financial need for the scholarship.

This statement must also include the applicant's name, and the department(s) to which he/she is applying. It must be mailed together with the other application documents. Applicants must be prepared to substantiate their record of volunteer or civic engagement through additional references or documentation in cases where this is not supported by their resume, references, or academic records.

An applicant's decision to apply for an Alumni Scholarship will not influence the CEU departmental decisions on financial aid. CEU Alumni Scholarships will only be used to increase an applicant's funding and do not replace funding awarded by CEU departments.