In the academic year 2008 – 2009, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania calls for applications for scholarships for Lithuanian and (or) Baltic studies at the higher education institutions of Lithuania.
The scholarship can be granted for a semester or two (up to 10 months) of Lithuanian (Baltic) studies. Having chosen these studies, foreign nationals would not only have a possibility to study the Lithuanian as a foreign language, but also get acquainted with the Lithuanian literature, history, folklore, economy, social and political life of Lithuania and learn more about the culture of the Baltic countries. With view to encourage foreign students, scientists, professors to pursue studies in Lithuania and creating more favourable learning conditions for them, 2 kinds of state scholarships for Lithuanian (Baltic) studies have been established:
I. Scholarships for Lithuanian (Baltic) studies within the framework of international agreements and bilateral exchange programmes;
II. Scholarships for free movers’ Lithuanian (Baltic) studies.
I. Scholarships for Lithuanian (Baltic) studies within the framework of international agreements and bilateral exchange programmes.
Applicants for this type of scholarships must be nominated by the authorized co-ordinators in their home country observing the deadlines, requirements and quota established in these agreements and exchange programmes.
Main requirements are:
- enrolment in higher education institution in the home country (or employment in a higher education and research institution);
- evidence of acceptance to the host institution.
The Minister of Education and Science of Lithuania takes the final decision based on recommendations of the Commission for International Studies concerning the approval of candidates. The approved nominees:
ü Receive monthly allowance of: 1950 Lt (appr.565 EUR) for undergraduate, master and doctoral students and 3250 Lt (appr. 942EUR) for researchers and lecturers (scholarships for foreign lecturers and researchers could be taxed in accordance with legislation in force).
ü Are exempted from tuition fee.
ü Are provided with accommodation payable by a scholarship holder.
These scholarships may be awarded for a period not exceeding 10 months. In case a scholarship holder wishes to extend studies for another period, one has to undergo the same procedure of selection and nomination in the home country.
All-inclusive scholarships for Lithuanian (Baltic) studies are available for candidates from:
the Republic of Byelorussia, the Republic of Bulgaria, Kingdom of Belgium (Flanders and Wallonia), the People’s Republic of China, the Czech Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of France, the Federal Republic of Germany, Great Britain, Hellenic Republic of Greece, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Iceland, the Republic of India, the State of Israel, the Republic of Italy, Japan, the Republic of Latvia, United Mexican States, Mongolia, the Republic of Poland, Serbia and Montanegro, Romania, Russian Federation, the Republic of Slovenia, the Kingdom of Spain, Swiss Confederation, the Republic of Turkey, Ukraine, the Republic of Uzbekistan.
For further information, please, refer to your home country authorities (usually, ministries or departments covering the fields of education and science). More information is also available on the web-site http://www.smpf.lt/webukas/index.php?id=628
