MCC Bulletin 2024 - eng

Budapest Fellowship Program
BFP MASTER LOGO VISUAL
Mathias Corvinus Collegium and the Hungary Foundation, in cooperation
with the National University of Public Service, launched
the Budapest Fellowship Program in 2020. The program offers a
unique opportunity for American scholars to gain a
deeper understanding of the history, politics, and society of Hungary and Central Europe.
The initiative offers thematic seminars, a Hungarian language course, extensive
networking opportunities, and study trips. In addition to studying and teaching at
MCC, fellows spend ten months conducting research at host institutions in Budapest.
The program allows American professionals to become active participants in
Hungarian academic life, learn about Hungary, and form their own opinions about
our country based on their first-hand experience. When they return home, by
sharing their knowledge gained in Hungary, they will also encourage openness
to the Hungarian perspective in the United States. So far, sixteen researchers
have participated in the program.
Hungarian–American Business Leaders Scholarship
Building upon MCC and Quinnipiac University’s Central European Institute’s excellent relationship,
the Hungarian–American Business Leaders Scholarship was launched in 2022. This unique international
program is open not only to MCC students but also to external applicants. The scholarship grantee
will spend three years in the United States, completing a year and a half of master’s studies, followed
by a year and a half of internship in Hamden, Connecticut. After successful completion of the program,
the grantee will return to Hungary to put their acquired skills to good use.
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