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Saturday, December 11, 2010

SI Scholarships for East Europe for master’s level studies in Sweden

Overview

The objective of the scholarship program is to promote democratic, economic and social development through supporting know-how and transfer of knowledge to advanced students within areas in which Sweden is at the forefront of academic research.

Countries

The program is only available to citizens of the following countries: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Serbia. About 10 scholarships will be offered for the academic year 2011/2012.

How to apply

Prior to applying for a scholarship, an application to a study degree program on the master’s level must be made via the online application service for study programs in Sweden at www.studera.nu. The service opens on December 1, 2010. The deadline for master's degree program applications is January 17, 2011.

Study programs eligible for the SI Scholarships for East Europe scholarships are listed at scholarization pdf. The eligible master programs will be within the fields of social sciences and environmental studies with priority to the following areas: economics and management, democracy/human rights/gender issues, law, environmental studies, European studies and social issues.


Apply for a SI Scholarship for East Europe for Master’s level studies in Sweden via the online service that can be accessed here between December 1, 2010 and January 19, 2011. Only applicants who have been accepted to an eligible study program will come in question for a SI Scholarship for East Europe.

The Swedish Institute will process your application and publish a list of successful applicants who will receive a scholarship on www.studyinsweden.se in the beginning of April 2011.

Who is eligible?

The scholarships are intended for guest students from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Serbia for full time temporary studies in Sweden starting in fall semester 2011. There is no age limit for scholarship holders.

You are not eligible for this scholarship if any of the following is true:

•You have already lived in Sweden for two years or more when the scholarship period is due to begin.
•You have a Swedish permanent residence permit or a work permit.
•You have a previously been awarded a Swedish Institute scholarship for Master’s level studies or research at a Swedish university. However, students who have attended the Swedish Institute Summer University may apply.
•You already hold a master's degree from a Swedish university/university college.
Scholarship benefits and period

The scholarship covers both the tuition fee (which is paid directly to the Swedish university/university college by the Swedish Institute) and living expenses to the amount of SEK 8,000 per month.

The scholarship is only awarded for programs starting in fall semester 2011. The scholarships are usually granted for one academic year, i.e. for two semesters at a time, but will be extended for programs longer than two semesters provided that study results are satisfactory.

The scholarship is designed to cover living costs for the scholarship holder. There are no grants for family members.

The granted scholarship period cannot be altered or extended.

Travel grants

Scholarship holders within this program will receive one travel grant of SEK 5,000 in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant will be paid upon arrival in Sweden.

Insurance

Scholarship holders are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period.

http://www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships/SI-scholarships/SI-Scholarships-for-East-Europe/


Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship


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