Jan
Izák

I come from the small town of Lázně Bohdaneč near Pardubice. During my studies at an eight-year high school I became interested in the practical application of mathematics, which eventually led me to study economics at the Institute of Economic Studies at Charles University. Over time, I began to focus mainly on finance and I supplemented my newly acquired theoretical knowledge with practical experience from a one-year internship in financial controlling at O2 Czech Republic. I have always had the ambition to study at prestigious foreign universities, as they allow you to meet the best experts in the field and at the same time create a motivating environment that pushes you further. In the end, I decided to pursue the Master in Banking and Finance program at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, and thanks to the Krsek Foundation, I am able to finance this study. After graduation, I would like to gain experience abroad and then return to the Czech Republic to participate in the development of small and medium-sized companies through consulting. My hobbies include scouting, which allows me to meet new people, get inspired by them and grow personally.

How do I get a scholarship to study abroad?

Each year, the Krsek Foundation, will pay the tuition fees of 10 students admitted to master's degrees in engineering, natural sciences, economics, history and political science at one of the top universities listed below.

The scholarship is conditional upon confirmation of admission to a master's degree programme at one of the following schools. The maximum age of the applicant is 25 years.

Only students with Czech citizenship can receive the scholarship.

The application form includes:

• CV of the student in Czech language with information about his/her studies and experience so far
• portrait photograph in print resolution
• information about the school to which the applicant is admitted
• an essay (3,600 characters) in Czech describing why the applicant wants to go to the school, what he/she expects from it and what he/she wants to do after graduation
• proof that the applicant's and his/her family's financial circumstances do not allow them to finance their studies (e.g. copy of tax return)
• confirmation that the student has applied for a scholarship at the school of his/her choice but has not been awarded (or has only been partially awarded)

The Krsek Foundation will select the candidates according to the information provided in the application form and conduct interviews with the finalists (the interview includes a psychological-intelligence test)

Tuition fees will be paid directly to the school account.

The candidate will undertake to fulfil the following conditions:

• To hold at least three lectures for Czech high school and university students about their experiences, opportunities and advantages of studying abroad (the lectures will be organized by the Foundation) during the next 2 years.
• To produce an essay of 5,000 characters each year for five years on a topic assigned by the Foundation.

In general, the scholarship is awarded for the first year of the Master's degree.