The summer schools of Slavonic Studies is offering Czech language courses during the summer months (July – September). These 2 to 4 weeks courses are designed for foreign students, teachers, translators and interpreters and other experts active in the field of Czech/Slavonic studies.

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS, MŠMT in Czech) is responsible for public administration in education, for developing educational, youth and sport policies and international cooperation in these fields.

Czech Republic Government offers a number of general and subject-specific funding schemes. The aim of the scholarships is to attract the best and most motivated people to Czech Republic.

The Summer Schools offer language courses at various levels of proficiency, seminars on the Czech literature, culture and history, free-time activities including theatrical, musical and dance performances, trips etc.

Scholarship Description:   

• Application deadline:  March 31, 2018
• Course Level: The courses are held during the summer months (July – September), their length ranges from 2 to 4 weeks depending on the course content determined by each Summer School.
• Study Subject: Scholarship is designed for foreign students, teachers, translators and interpreters and other experts active in the field of Czech/Slavonic studies.
• Scholarship Award: Each scholarship consists of free board and lodging, coverage of course fees and free access to cultural events which are part of the course programme.
• Number of Scholarships: Not Known
• Nationality: Albania, Austria, Belgium – Flemish Community, Belgium – French Community, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada (Alberta), China, Colombia, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and Vietnam
• Scholarship can be taken in Czech Republic

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries:  For 2018, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic (MEYS) offers a limited number of scholarships for participation in the Summer School courses to applicants from the following countries (listed alphabetically): 
• Eligible countries: Albania, Austria, Belgium – Flemish Community, Belgium – French Community, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada (Alberta), China, Colombia, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and Vietnam.
• Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:
  • For 2018, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic (MEYS) offers a limited number of scholarships for participation in the Summer School courses to applicants from the listed countries
  • Scholarships can only be awarded to applicants who are nominated by the competent authorities in the aforementioned countries (the selection of applicants is usually performed by the respective foreign government agencies; in several cases by the Czech diplomatic missions).
• English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

Foreign Language Scholarships

Application Procedure:

Introduction: Applications should be sent via e-mail or post.

How to Apply: Scholarships can only be awarded to applicants who are nominated by the competent authorities in the aforementioned countries (the selection of applicants is usually performed by the respective foreign government agencies; in several cases by the Czech diplomatic missions). Applications should be sent via e-mail or post.  

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