Stipendia THE GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION ****************************************************************************************** * Stipendia THE GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION ****************************************************************************************** Do soutěže o stipendia se hlásí halvně studenti FF, FSV a FHS. Právnická fakulta se účastn Stipendium Goldman Sachs je přístupné pro všechny studenty Univerzity Karlovy. V letošním Hájek (FSV), Daniela Kortišová (PF) a Jiří Paták (FSV). THE GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION AND THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION ANNOUNCE CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPEAN WINNERS OF PRESTIGIOUS GOLDMAN SACHS GLOBAL LEADERS AWARDS Twelve Undergraduates from Central and Eastern European Campuses Recognized in London Cere BUDAPEST, May 28, 2002 - Twelve remarkable university students from across Central and Eas honored today as Goldman Sachs Global Leaders. They are among 100 outstanding second-year from universities in 17 countries who are being recognized in similar ceremonies around th The Global Leaders were selected on the basis of their outstanding academic abilities and achievements. Among the Central and Eastern European winners, their leadership activities NGOs, participating in national and international competitions (e.g. First Step to the Nob Union Contest for Young Scientists), leading academic debate teams, and organizing interna conferences. The Goldman Sachs Foundation, along with its partner organization, the Institute of Intern created the Global Leaders Program to identify and reward the academic excellence and lead 100 of the most accomplished second-year students from all disciplines worldwide. The comp their leadership skills and prepares them for distinctive service to society and their fut This year 's Global Leaders selected from Central and Eastern European campuses are: Csaba Gosi, Budapest University of Economic Sciences and Public Administration, Budapest Filip Hajek, Charles University, Zamberk Imre Karacsonyi, Budapest University of Economic Sciences and Public Administration, Gyor Daniela Kortisova, Charles University, Dolny Kub Zsuzsanna Magdo, American University in Bulgaria, Miercurea Ciuc Pawel Mazur, Warsaw University, Warsaw Pawel Franciszek Palka, Warsaw University, Bydgoszcz Jiri Patak, Charles University, Rybi Palma Szolnoki, Budapest University of Economic Sciences and Public Administration, Budape Lenisa Vangjel, American University in Bulgaria, Tirana Bosiljka Vukovic, American University in Bulgaria, Podgorica Urszula Werblinska, Warsaw University, Warsaw Along with the distinction of being selected as "Goldman Sachs Global Leaders," the 100 st have received awards of U.S. $2,000 each and participated in award ceremonies at which ren the public, civic, and private sector discussed the challenges of leadership in the 21st C May 10th award ceremony at the Goldman Sachs ' European headquarters in London, winners fr in the United Kingdom, Western Europe and Central and Eastern European campuses were addre Goodman, President and CEO of the Institute of International Education; Lawton Fitt, Manag the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; Jan Krzysztof Bielecki, Executive Director for Poland, Bulg the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, London; and Dame Pauline Neville-Jon Governor of The British Broadcasting Company. "The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program reflects the Foundation 's mission to identify a and excellence in education worldwide," said Stephanie Bell-Rose, president of The Goldman "Now, more than ever before, we need to prepare our best and brightest to operate in a glo educate our future leaders for a complex technology-driven environment in varied cultural that the experience as a Goldman Sachs Global Leader will inspire these students at this i lives, and we hope that the relationships they develop as Global Leaders will provide furt over the years." The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program was launched last year by the Fo partnership with the Institute of International Education (IIE). Through its overseas offi educational partners in 17 countries around the world, IIE conducts an annual competition world 's leading universities and colleges to identify 100 of the most accomplished second the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program. Students at participating colleges and universit Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Mexi Africa, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States are eligible to apply. "The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program is a tremendous investment in preparing the next address pressing global issues," said Allan E. Goodman, President and CEO of the Institute Education. "The opportunity to forge relationships and share ideas across borders that thi will prepare these extremely talented young people to become the kind of leaders of govern upon which ultimate success in the wars against poverty, disease and terrorism will depend After meeting at the Global Leadership Institute last July, two of the Goldman Sachs Globa Syed Atif Ansar from Georgetown University, and Insa Klasing from Oxford University in the are already working to turn a shared idea into a reality. They have joined efforts to crea organization to provide informal community education in northern India. According to 2001 Soutphommasane of the University of Sydney, "The Global Leadership Institute is the most w any young person can make in their future, whatever their interests and ambitions. Unique, inspirational, it is an experience that will make an indelible impact on the way you appro Through interviews with a distinguished panel of leaders from business, government and the 6 of the 12 students (listed above) from Central and Eastern European universities will be participate in the Goldman Sachs Global Leadership Institute in late July 2002 in New York 44 other students selected internationally this spring. Upon successful completion of the 50 students will be awarded Top Honors, which include an additional $3,000 award. The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Institute will provide this select group of students from an opportunity to examine important issues such as global leadership, the new world econom international development. World-renowned faculty from The Leadership Center at Morehouse Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, senior Goldman Sachs executi from the nonprofit, business and governmental sectors will lead challenging and thought-pr The mission of The Goldman Sachs Foundation is to promote excellence and innovation in edu improve the academic performance and lifelong productivity of young people worldwide. The Institute of International Education, founded in 1919, is the world leader in the exch ideas. IIE has a network of 19 offices worldwide, over 600 college and university members, 6,000 volunteers. In collaboration with governments, corporate and private foundations, an IIE designs and implements programs of study and training for students, educators, young p and trainees from all sectors. IIE also conducts policy research and provides advising and international education and opportunities abroad. Information about IIE can be obtained fr http://www.iie.org. # # # Contact Information: Therese Buchmeier, Deputy Director, IIE European Office +36-1-472-2250, +36-30-982-3084, i Deborah Gardner/Heidi Reinholdt, Halstead Communications +1-212-734-2190; halstead@halstea