Financial Aid
We offer a number of financing options to meet the financial needs of our student. Although we do not grant full scholarships, substantial discounts are offered through different financing schemes.
Impact For Society Fellowship (ISF)
Deadline: first round - 30 November, 2020; second round - 31 March, 2021
Form: reduction of tuition level to 3,000 USD per program
The Impact for Society Fellowship is available for exceptional applicants to the MA in Applied Economics program who have already created a project or enterprises with social impact. Examples of such projects by past ISF fellows include projects focused on agrotourism sustainability in Kyrgyzstan, support for rural teachers in Afghanistan via an online learning platform, and the empowerment of female students in Azerbaijan. Read more about our ISF Fellows.
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Public Service Fellowship (PSF)
Deadline: first round - 30 November, 2020; second round - 31 March, 2021
Form: reduction of tuition level to 1,900 USD per program
The Public Service Fellowship is available for exceptional applicants to the MA in Applied Economics program from post-communist countries (CEE and CIF) who are seeking public service employment in their countries of origin. CERGE-EI recognizes that post-communist countries in particular have faced a real need for evidence- and data-based public service, but at the same time a lack of interest by relevant professionals to deliver better public policy. Since the MA in Applied Economics program at CERGE-EI is well suited to develop professionals for these positions, we are setting up a fellowship to encourage the public service involvement of our graduates. Read more about our past PSF Fellows Ivana and Igor.
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Applied Learning Program (ALP)
Deadline: first round - 30 November, 2020; second round - 31 March, 2021
Form: tuition discount worth 1,000 USD per semester of engagement
The Applied Learning Program (ALP) is a selective part of the Personal and Professional Development (PPD) and reflects the commitment of the MAE program to help students develop skills related to real world applications of their studies. Students will collaborate with the program staff on different projects and tasks including the development of recruitment strategies for the program, managing relations with potential employers, running the MAE social networks, etc.
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Alumni Merit-Based Scholarship
Deadline: evaluated after the Fall Semester
Form: Spring and Summer Semester tuition discounts
This scholarship is funed by MAE alumni and rewards academic excellence in the MA in Applied Economics program. Two scholarships are awarded to students in the form of tuition discounts. The student with the highest GPA in the Fall semester will receive a 2,000 USD discount, while the student with the second highest GPA for the Fall semester will receive a 1,500 USD discount. The award will be deducted from the overall remaining tuition due for the Spring and Summer Semesters.
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Financial Aid
Deadline: 30 November, 2020 or 31 March, 2021, together with program application
Form: tuition discount
Students with a financial need can request the admission committee to award them with a financial aid package. The lowest tuition level available through financial aid is 7,000 USD. To apply, please attach a short letter explaining your financial need along with your application for the MA in Applied Economics program. The admission committee will make the decision on financial aid as a combination of need and merit.
