We are pleased to inform all students of Singidunum University, as the only higher education institution in the Western Balkans region with the prestigious CFA University Affiliation, about the opening of a new cycle of awarding scholarships for the first level of CFA certificate. After selection, the scholarships can be used in one of the three offered exam periods – November 2024, February 2025 and May 2025. The scholarship involves exemption from one-time enrollment fee as well as a reduced registration fee for taking the exam. More specifically, students will pay a total of $400 instead of $1,600 on both fees. In addition, students are provided with the entire preparatory material in electronic form, as well as access to the official CFA Institute learning ecosystem.
Scholarship’ conditions for candidates:
- Students of the III and IV year of undergraduate studies (all Faculties of Singidunum University come into consideration, with a primary focus on the Faculty of Business), as well as postgraduate students (master and doctoral).
- English language certificates are welcomed when making final decisions.
- Aspiration to finance courses (Attach a motivation letter with a maximum of 300 words with the reasons for participating in the CFA program).
The average period of active preparation for the first level is 5 to 6 months. Students should adequately optimize the time and harmonize their obligations at the University with the preparation for the exam. More details about the exam itself can be found on the CFA Institute website
Interested students can apply to the e-mail of Professor Nikola Stakić (nstakic@singidudunum.ac.rs), who will evaluate the applicants and make a final decision regarding the awarded students. The competition is open all the time during the academic year 2023/24. The application, along with a motivation letter, can be sent in free form (after selection, candidates will officially apply via the CFA Institute website).