Can I apply for the 14th World Business Dialogue even though I have already participated in one of the former conventions?
Yes, every student has the opportunity to apply for the 14th World Business Dialogue. Attendance at other World Business Dialogues is not a factor.
Is there a limit to the number of students from any university/country/continent?
No, there are no participation limits. Students will be selected by their applications.
When can I apply for the 14th World Business Dialogue?
The application tool will be opened at the 1st of October 2010 and remain open until the 31st of December 2010. The application period will be separated into two consecutive application rounds. The first application round will last from the 1st of October 2010 until the 15th of November 2010, whereas the second round will start at the 16th of November and end at the 31st of December 2010.
Are there any benefits for first-round-applicants?
First-round-applicants will have earlier access to the workshop application and the Supporting Program application, i.e. they have better chances to participate in their favored workshops and activities.
How many students are invited after the first application round?
It depends on the number and the quality of the applications which we will receive during the first application round. However there will be an upper limit for the number of applicants who will be invited after the first round so that the second-round-applicants also have the chance to apply for the World Business Dialogue.
If I am not invited after the first application round, will I still have the chance to attend the World Business Dialogue?
Yes. We will pool all the applications which were not successful in the first round with the second-round-applicants and distribute the remaining places among this pool after our evaluation of the second-round-applicants. Therefore applicants who are rejected after the first application round will still have the chance to attend the World Business Dialogue. They will receive the invitation after the complete application process has ended. To be considered after the second round first-round-applicants don?t have to apply again.
Would I still receive the benefits if I applied in the first round but received the invitation after the second round?
Yes. Every participant of the World Business Dialogue who has applied in the first application round will receive the benefits regardless of the date of his / her invitation.
What are the evaluation criteria?
During the application you will have to fill in a standardized résumé and a questionnaire which consists of personal questions as well as topic-related questions. The whole application will take place in the application tool. We will use both documents for your final evaluation. We do not need any further documents (e.g. a cover letter) except for the sponsorship application in case you want to apply for a sponsorship (more information can be found in the sponsorship section of the FAQ).
Can I also send in the required documents via email or other channels?
No. Only applications which are submitted through the usage of the application tool on our website will be considered for the evaluation.
Will I have to apply in German or English?
Please fill out the entire application in English. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any applications in German (or other languages).
Do I need to attach any diplomas or references to my application?
It is not mandatory to attach any further documents. However, you have the chance to attach up to three documents to your application. In case you already have them filed on your computer we highly encourage you to do so.
Is it possible to stop the application procedure and go on later?
Yes. Everything you have filled in and uploaded so far will be saved in our system. Just log in again and you will be able to resume where you left off. Therefore it is highly important that you remember your password.
What will the procedure after my application be like?
After receiving your application, you will get a confirmation email from us. We will be reviewing your application after each application round has ended and will send you an email to confirm or decline your participation. If selected, you will be asked to log into your application account, send us your flight details as soon as possible, and transfer the participation fee within 14 days or you will lose you spot in the convention.
I am a recent graduate ? can I still apply as a student?
No, unfortunately that is not possible. You have to be enrolled in a university during the time of the convention.
Is there an age limit for applying for the 14th World Business Dialogue?
No. There is no age limit for applying for the 14th World Business Dialogue. As long as you are a student who is enrolled at a university at the time of the dialogue, you are eligible to apply.
Can I apply for my whole student club? Can you reserve any spots for my student organization?
No. We are not reserving spots for any student organization. You must submit your own application and each application will be reviewed separately. We will not be reserving spaces for student organizations. We want to give every student the opportunity to attend the event and we want to encourage everyone to apply for the event. This is why we refuse to reserve spots. So encourage you and your entire student organizations to apply! However, if your student club is interested in cooperating with the OFW, please contact us at ir@ofw.de.
When will I receive a confirmation or refusal for my application?
You will receive an email regarding your application approximately two or three weeks after the application round in which you applied has ended. This would be the beginning of December 2010 for first-round-applicants and the middle of January 2011 for second-round applicants. Please check your emails frequently around this time!
