Global Impact Association
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Global Impact Association
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Scholarships for Master programs
Penglai Scholarships
The Penglai Scholarships allow two students or young professionals - a national of Taiwan and a national of a lower-income developing country - to pursue a one-year advanced master's programme at the WTI.
The Penglai Scholarships are funded by the Permanent Mission to the WTO of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu. One of the Penglai Scholarships will be awarded to a national of Taiwan, and one will be awarded to a national of a lower-income developing country.
To be considered for the Penglai Scholarships, candidates must be admitted to one of the WTI’s advanced master’s programme, the MILE or TRAIL+ programme, fulfilling all academic and language requirements.
The Executive Committee of the GIA will decide on the award of the Penglai Scholarships on the advice of the Penglai Scholarship Committee.
The recipient of a Penglai Scholarship shall maintain a minimum average grade of 5 during each of the two semesters of instruction of the MILE or TRAIL+ programme. Failure to keep this average grade may result in the withdrawal of the Penglai Scholarship. The recipient of a Penglai Scholarship shall also be involved in scientific research conducted at the WTI.
Financials
A Penglai Scholarship covers living expenses in Bern and travel expenses to and from Bern. The student shall receive a monthly allowance of CHF 1’500 to cover living expenses in Bern for a maximum of 11 months. The travel expenses covered shall be limited to one economy-class journey to and from Bern.
Requirements
When you apply for one of the Penglai Scholarships please submit:
- Your acceptance letter from the WTI
- Your CV
- A motivation letter
- A statement of financial needs (use this template)
Deadline
The application deadline for the 2026 - 2027 academic year is March 31, 2026.
For more information:
Nathalie Diaz Asmat Scholarship
The Nathalie Diaz Asmat Scholarship allows one student or young professional with a background in law, economics, international relations or political science, who wishes to embark on a career in international trade and investment to pursue a one-year advanced master’s programme at the WTI.
The scholarship is in memory of the late Nathalie Diaz Asmat, a MILE 14 alumna and former Dispute Settlement Lawyer at the World Trade Organization from Lima, Peru. In awarding the Nathalie Diaz Asmat Scholarship, preference will be given to students from Peru and Latin America.
To be considered for the Nathalie Diaz Asmat Scholarship, candidates must be admitted to one of the WTI’s advanced master’s programme, the MILE or TRAIL+ programme, fulfilling all academic and language requirements.
The Executive Committee of the GIA will decide on the award of the scholarship on the advice of the Nathalie Diaz Asmat Scholarship Selection Committee.The recipient of the scholarship shall maintain a minimum average grade of 5 during each of the two semesters of instruction of the MILE
or TRAIL+ programme. Failure to keep this average grade may result in the withdrawal of the scholarship. The recipient of the Nathalie Diaz Asmat shall also be involved in scientific research conducted at the WTI.Financials
The Nathalie Diaz Asmat Scholarship contributes towards living expenses of CHF 1,000/month for a maximum of 10 months, as well as travel expenses of up to CHF 1,000.
Requirements
When you apply for Nathalie Diaz Asmat Scholarship please submit:
- Your acceptance letter from the WTI
- Your CV
- A motivation letter
- A statement of financial needs (use this template)
Deadline
The application deadline for the 2026 - 2027 academic year is March 31, 2026.
For more information:
Global Impact Association
c/o World Trade Institute
Hallerstrasse 6
3012 Bern, Switzerland
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