Corvinus student offered unique opportunity to visit London Stock Exchange

Application Deadline: 26 January 2025 

In partnership with the British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary, the Institute of Finance at the Corvinus University of Budapest presents a rare chance for one talented student to visit the prestigious London Stock Exchange in April. The sponsored trip, courtesy of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary and KPMG, promises to provide the selected student with an exceptional experience at the heart of global finance. This opportunity is open to BA, MSc, and PhD students across all programs at Corvinus University. 

To participate, students must submit a CV and an essay addressing the topic: Arguments for and against the EU’s Capital Market Union goal, and the role of the London Stock Exchange within this. Essays must adhere to specific formatting guidelines—12-point Times New Roman font, 1.5 line spacing, and a maximum of five pages. The submission deadline is 26 January, with first-round results to be announced on 6 February. Top candidates will proceed to a second round in mid-February, featuring an in-person discussion with the Board of the British Chamber of Commerce, followed by the final selection shortly thereafter. 

The successful candidate will travel to London during the week of 14–20 April for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The sponsorship includes: 

• Discount airline tickets for the round-trip 

• One night in a 3-star hotel 

• Daily 100 GBP spending money for two days 

In addition to showcasing academic and professional excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to build connections within the finance industry and deepen insights into the workings of one of the world’s leading financial institutions. Students interested in applying should contact Dr. Fazakas Gergely, Institute of Finance, at gergely.fazakas@uni-corvinus.hu for more details and to submit their application. 

Key Dates: 

• Application Deadline: 26 January 2025 

• Results (First Round): 06 February 2025 

• Second Round: Mid-February (interview with the Board of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary) 

• Final Results: Shortly after the second round 

• Visit to London: Week of 14–20 April 2025