Scholarships

Decenter

Decenter is an R&D center and project incubator focused on building products on the Ethereum platform. We are a group of pioneers and enthusiasts passionately devoted to building a more decentralized internet by utilizing leading-edge Web3 and blockchain technologies. Some of our early projects include generative NFT art projects and blockchain games. Nowadays, we are entirely focused on DeFi Saver, a web application for managing decentralized finance (DeFi). We uphold, share, and believe in Ethereum ethos and values from the beginning.

We see a lot of problems with the way the Internet and our society are currently organized but also a massive opportunity to improve various services with Web3 and blockchain technologies. By providing unique DeFi services that put control back into the hands of users, we hope to help pave the way for a more decentralized and democratized digital future.

We envision a world where people can completely control their digital identities and data. At the heart of our vision is the belief that a decentralized approach will lead to a more transparent, inclusive, and fair digital society, based on rules and protocols enforced by decentralized algorithms, that benefits everyone and is controlled by no one.

We believe that the Master in Computational Finance (MCF) provides students with a unique opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the ever-changing field of finance and its intersection with technology. We are committed to promoting education and supporting talented individuals, and will provide a scholarship to one exceptional student selected by the Master in Computational Finance faculty, regardless of their nationality or residence. To apply for the Decenter scholarship, simply indicate your interest in the scholarship when applying to the MCF program. There is no obligation for the awarded student to work with Decenter after finishing his or her studies.

We are looking forward to seeing the impact that this scholarship will have on the education and career prospects of the successful applicant.

DEADLINE 15.09.2023.

Banca Intesa, a.d. Beograd

Banca Intesa, a.d. Beograd is the leading bank in Serbia according to Total assets, Total placements, Total deposits, and Total capital. It has gained the valuable and hard-earned trust of 1.34 million of its clients, due to the Bank’s ability to continually create new products and services and adapt them to your needs, all in line with the current market conditions and social circumstances. Thanks to you, the Bank has grown into a universal bank, which has been the leader on the Serbian market for years.

Banca Intesa is part of the Intesa Sanpaolo international family of banks, whose history spans more than 400 years. Our parent group is now one of the leaders in the euro zone, with a market capitalization of 39.3 billion euros. Intesa Sanpaolo serves the financial needs of 19.1 million customers worldwide through its network of 4,886 branches. The group firmly believes that the only path to sustainability lies in creating value for the economy, the citizens and society as a whole.

Banca Intesa supports the Master in Computational Finance (MCF) program since its creation in 2020/2021. Each academic year, it offers Banca Intesa Stipend for one outstanding participant. The stipend covers full tuition and fees. The recipient is expected to join the Bank upon graduation.

To apply for the Banca Intesa Stipend, simply indicate your interest in the stipend when applying to the MCF program. After you are admitted into the program, we shall forward a short list of resumes to the Bank. Their Committee shall make the decision on who receives the stipend.

DEADLINE 15.09.2023.

MVP Workshop

MVP Workshop is the #1 Web 3.0 venture builder in Europe, dedicated exclusively to exploring and growing disruptive technologies. For the past five years, the company has been involved exclusively in the Blockchain industry, building more than 20 blockchain concepts and products with hundreds of thousands of active users. Along the way, the crew acknowledged that the industry is lacking some of the essential tools and frameworks, so we started filling in the gaps with products made in 3327, our R&D lab.

Our journey started well before the age of cryptocurrency, meaning we have gained a wealth of experience in all segments of product building. We have evolved from a one-stop blockchain development solution to a venture builder fit to cover every aspect of a successful startup – ideation, funding, design, development, and marketing.

We are entrepreneurs, investors, consultants, designers, developers, engineers, and marketers working and contributing to the decentralized ecosystem every single day – and we know how to get things done properly. Currently, the company’s focus is on the field of Decentralized Finances, with several startups on the way.

We believe that a key part of the freedom of today’s community, even individuals, is to be technologically and financially creative, and a great deal about that can be learned through modern fintech projects. A good example is Robin Hood, a platform that provides financial apparatus used by a large minority to break into some early crowds in the new markets. Our venture builder is doing the same on the domestic scene, making a mini-explosion of shaping new talents, new startups, and finally entering Fintech in the right way.

MVP Workshop supports the Master in Computational Finance (MCF) program by offering up to two scholarships each academic year for outstanding participants of the program. The scholarships covers full tuition and fees. As a remote-first company, we are open to both Serbian and international applicants. To apply for the MVP Workshop’s scholarship, please indicate your interest in the scholarship when applying to the MCF program. After you’re admitted into the MCF program, your resume will be passed to MVP Workshop’s team. If selected, you are expected to join our team.

In addition to the scholarship, MVP Workshop also has an internship program for the selected MCF program participants.

DEADLINE 15.09.2023.

KVANTUM CAPITAL PARTNERS

Kvantum Capital Partners (KCP) is a Belgrade-based financial consultancy firm focused on M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) advisory. KCP has one of the most experienced M&A advisory teams in South East Europe. KCP’s partners have successfully closed over 60 M&A transactions with the total value of more than EUR 3.8 bn across Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, B&H, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Albania, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic and Slovakia.

The company provides M&A sell-side, buy-side advisory and capital raising advisory for equity investments, hybrid financing (mezzanine) or long-term debt financing from International Financial Institutions. M&A advisory usually involves pre-transaction restructuring, producing financial statement projections, valuations, contacting potential investors, drafting of transaction documentation, deal structuring, coordination of due diligence and management presentations and assistance in negotiations of the non-binding and final legal agreements.

KCP has worked with a number of leading global financial institutions including Advent International, Providence Equity Partners, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and Lazard amongst others.

Kvantum Capital Partners is proud to have employed a number of MCF graduates in the past and is delighted to support the Master in Computational Finance (MCF) program by offering Kvantum Capital Partners Stipend for one outstanding participant of the 2022/2023 program. The stipend covers full tuition. The recipient is expected to join the company upon graduation.

To apply for the Kvantum Capital Partners stipend, simply indicate your interest in the stipend when applying to the MCF program. After you are admitted into the program, we shall forward a list of resumes and the short-listed canidates will be interviewed and the company will shortly thereafter make the decision on who receives the stipend.

DEADLINE 15.09.2023.

RAIFFEISEN BANK

Raiffeisen Banka, a.d. Beograd is one of the leading banks in Serbia according to all the most important criteria.

Raiffeisen banka is a member of Raiffeisen Bank International, one of the largest banking groups in Central and Eastern Europe. Proof of Raiffeisen banka’s success are also numerous awards the bank has been receiving repeatedly from the very beginning of its business operations, from renowned international financial magazines. In 2020, magazines EMEA Finance and Global Finance awarded Raiffeisen banka the title of “Best Bank in Serbia” and “Best Consumer Digital Bank in Serbia”, respectively.

In addition to the excellent business results, Raiffeisen banka aims to approach all segments of society, its business community, but also the environment, in an ethical and responsible way. Socially responsible behavior is an important part of Raiffeisen banka’s strategy. During the past years, the bank offered support with its donations to a number of institutions and individuals who needed help the most.

Raiffeisen Banka support the Master in Computational Finance (MCF) program since its creation in 2020/2021 by offering Raiffeisen Banka Stipend for one outstanding participant each academic year. The stipend covers full tuition and fees. The recipient is expected to join the Bank upon graduation.

To apply for the Raiffeisen Banka Stipend, simply indicate your interest in the stipend when applying to the MCF program. After you are admitted into the program, we shall forward a short list of resumes to the Bank. Their Committee shall make the decision on who receives the stipend.

In addition to the Raiffeisen Banka Stipend, the Bank is planning to provide internship opportunities for select MCF program participants.

DEADLINE 15.09.2023.

Tenderly

Tenderly is an Ethereum Developer Platform that enables teams and companies to build innovative blockchain products. We strive to set the standard quality and versatility in the Web3 developer tooling space by providing a full-fledged platform with a comprehensive dashboard and a multifaceted API that enable developers to focus on their projects whether they are just starting out with Smart Contracts or building a complex DeFi platform.

Relying on extensive engineering expertise Tenderly has built a robust suite of products that set the standard for blockchain development experience with the goal to enable building the next wave of decentralized applications. Tenderly is recognized by leading companies in the space as a leading developer platform that is an essential part of their developer toolbox.

As we had the opportunity to work with many successful projects in the DeFi space, we recognize the impact of FinTech and all emerging disciplines around it. That’s why we support the creation of the Master in Computational Finance (MCF) program and we offer a stipend for one outstanding participant each academic year since 2021/2022. The stipend covers full tuition and fees and is open to talented people regardless of their nationality or residence.

To apply for the Tenderly Stipend, just indicate your interest when applying to the MCF program. After you’re admitted into the MCF program, your resume will be passed to the Tenderly team. If there’s a mutual interest, you will have the opportunity to join the team. Employment with us is not a requirement to receive our stipend.

DEADLINE 15.09.2023.

UNICREDIT BANK

Member of UniCredit, a successful Pan-European Commercial Bank.

Based on the position as one of the leading banks in Serbia, UniCredit Bank offers product and services that meet modern standards – 24/7, online, on a mobile basis and via its branches. UniCredit is a simple successful Pan European commercial bank, with a fully plugged in Corporate & Investment Banking, delivering a unique Western, Central and Eastern European network to extensive and growing client franchise. UniCredit Bank meets real client needs with real solutions, which harness synergies between its businesses: Corporate & Investment Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management.

The way in which these solutions are developed and provided is as important as the solutions themselves, which is why everything UniCredit does is based on two core values: Ethics and respect. By focusing on banking that matters, UniCredit offers local and international expertise, providing unparalleled access to market leading products and services in 13 core markets through UniCredit European banking network.

From 2001, since UniCredit Bank is present on Serbian market, it is building its identity as universal bank, in a way which brings multiple values added to all stakeholders.

UniCredit Bank is committed to building a talented team. It aims to support top-notch graduates and help them reach their goals. This is why it matters to the Bank to support the creation of the Master in Computational Finance (MCF) program by offering UniCredit Bank Stipend for one outstanding participant each academic year since the program inception in 2020/2021. The stipend covers full tuition and fees. The recipient is expected to join the Bank upon graduation. To apply for the UniCredit Bank Stipend, simply indicate your interest in the stipend when applying to the MCF program. After you are admitted into the program, we shall forward a short list of resumes to the Bank. Their Committee shall make the decision on who receives the stipend.

Top Employers Institute certified UniCredit Bank Serbia and UniCredit Group as leading employers in Serbia and Europe for providing excellent employee conditions, confirming in this way the status as great place to work.

DEADLINE 15.09.2023.

ECD

ECD is the oldest crypto business in the Balkans, with a track record of over a decade. With a mission to make everyone’s crypto journey as seamless and as pleasant as possible, we started primarily as an online service for helping bitcoin miners cash out their gains. While constantly improving our crypto onramp/offramp service and adding new features, we have always been commited to developing new products and services, including our own crypto ATM, bitcoin payment app for merchants and crypto wallet.

We firmly believe in freedom and people’s right to use their property (including money) the way they want, without any limitations, as long as they don’t harm others by using it. That is why we fell in love with cryptocurrencies long time ago and we never gave up, even when it was really hard and the future didn’t look bright for the crypto industry. Now we are ready to join forces with like-minded people and push crypto into mainstream. We believe that cryptocurrencies are better money and that better money will eventually make the whole World better.

In the process of mainstream adoption, education plays the key role. Having that in mind, we have been dedicated to sharing knowledge through different academic and non-academic courses, media, blog posts and presence at conferences. That’t why we are happy to support the Master in Computational Finance (MCF) program by offering a scholarship for one outstanding participant. The scholarship covers full tuition and fees.

To apply for the ECD Scholarship, please indicate your interest when applying to the MCF program. After you’re admitted into the MCF program, your resume will be passed to us. If selected, you are expected to join our team upon graduation or even earlier if possible.

DEADLINE 15.09.2023.

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