Offres de bourses - swissuniversities

Name of Program

Modern Greek Language and Culture Scholarship

Scholarship Offer

Erasmus online Application

http://www.iky.gr/IKY/portal/en

SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED TO NON-GREEK NATIONALS TO ATTEND COURSES AND SEMINARS IN GREECE IN THE MODERN GREEK LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

The State Scholarships Foundation (Ι.Κ.Υ.) offers up to fifty (50) scholarships to foreign nationals from countries worldwide in order to attend courses and seminars in the Modern Greek Language and Culture.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Greek Language: This programme offers learning opportunities at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels following a placement test and subject to sufficient students’ number.

History and Culture: Beneficiaries will be introduced to Greek History, Culture and Arts through seminars, educational visits to the sites of the city of study and excursions to other historic sites of Greece.

Cultural Programme: Cultural events are included in the course where an active participation is required.

DURATION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

The duration of this scholarship is seven (7) months and is only offered for a specific course in the Modern Greek language and culture organised mainly at one Greek University. The University, which will hold this course, will be decided by the I.K.Y after a selection process.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY

Applicants should:
- Be nationals of any country of the world excluding Greece (not with dual nationality – both foreign and Greek).
- Hold a graduate degree from a non-Greek University outside Greece.
- Not exceed the fortieth (40th) year of age
- Be not permanent residents in Greece.
- The knowledge of the Greek language acquired during this specific course should contribute to enhance the candidates work opportunities and to promote the Greek language and culture in their countries.

Applicants must meet the above requirements by the application deadline.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

1. An application form, duly completed, signed and with one recent photograph attached.
2. An up-to-date curriculum vitae according to the european template “Europass” (in English or Greek language).
3. Certified copies of University Diplomas – Degrees.
4. Certificates indicating the knowledge of Greek (if any) or English or French language.
5. Two (2) letters of reference (in Greek, English or French) by a University Professor.
6. A written evidence of employment as a teacher of Greek, if any.
7. A recent (issued 1 month approximately prior to the application submission) health certificate by a national hospital or from the relevant recognized health service stating that the applicant does not suffer from any infectious diseases.
8. A copy of a valid passport / national identity card.

The above original documentation requested shall be submitted through the Greek Diplomatic Authorities.

Only the application form and the curriculum vitae shall also be submitted earlier (as word documents) to the email: foreigners@iky.gr

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

THE SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

The scholarship covers the following costs:
- Free meals and accommodation in University residence or in flats provided by the University which will undertake the programme.
- A monthly allowance of 150, 00€ (net amount) for personal expenses.
- 200, 00€ for initial expenses.
- Free emergency medical treatment under the Greek National Health Service (only in public hospitals). European citizens should have the European Insurance Illness Card from their insurance agency of their country.
- Tuition fees and other relevant costs

Application Deadline

APPLICATION DEADLINE

www.iky.gr

Place of Submission

The requsted application documents shall be submitted through the Greek Diplomatic Authorities.

In Switzerland: Embassy of Greece in Bern, Weltpoststrasse 4, Postfach 72, 3015 Bern

- At I.K.Y. via our e-mail to: foreigners@iky.gr

Remarks

Application forms can be downloaded from the I.K.Y website at: https://www.iky.gr/en/scholarships/foreign-citizens-eng/modern-greek-language-courses

Announcement and Further Information

Call for Applicants

Name of Program

Israeli Government Scholarships

Scholarship Offer

MFA Scholarships for foreign students for the academic year 2021-2022

Call for application 2021-2022

Different types of scholarships are offered (not available for veterinary and medicine studies):
1. Summer language courses (Ulpan)
2. One academic year (October to June) for a maximum of eight months (M.A., Ph.D. Post Doctorate or research studies).

Basic Requirements:

The applicant should hold a BA or BSc degree (or higher) and have a good record of academic achievement.
The applicant should be a citizen of the country where he/she applies for the scholarship and be under the age of 35 (at the beginning of the academic year). Israeli citizens are not eligible to submit an application for this scholarship. Recipients of the scholarship must receive a student visa (A2), issued by the Israeli embassy to which their application was submitted.
Proof of English or Hebrew language proficiency.
The applicant should meet the academic requirements of the Israeli University to which he/she applies. A scholarship will be granted only after the required Institute approves the acceptance of the candidate.

The one academic year scholarship includes:
- Partial tuition fees - if applied (50% up to a maximum of $ 6,000 for tuition fees of $ 12,000 and higher)
- Monthly allowance for one academic year (8 months only, October until June)
- Basic health insurance*

The Summer Language Course Includes:
1.   Full tuition fees
2.   Dormitories
3.   3 weeks’ allowance
4.   Basic health insurance*

Applications should include:

Completed application form - Download application forms
Detailed letter describing the field the applicant intends to study in Israel, specifying the University he/she wishes to attend
Curriculum Vitae
Copies of letters exchanged with Israeli universities, or in the case of a research or post doctorate – the relevant Israeli supervisor. Not required for Ulpan Scholarship.
Official original academic records (or notarized copies) of all relevant studies and test scores, diplomas attesting the completion of an academic degree, including a transcript of the student's records
At least two (2) letters of recommendation from lecturers/professors who taught the candidate
Three (3) photographs
Certificate of health

Application Deadline

March 26th, 2021

Place of Submission

Embassy of Israel in Bern

All application documents should e sent by e-mail to: heb-sec@clutterbern.mfa.gov.il

Announcement and Further Information

Name of Program

Korean Graduate Degree Scholarship Program

Scholarship Offer

The Call for the NIIED 2021 KGSP Graduate Scholarships is open

The Korean Government represented by the National Institute for International Education Development (NIIED) offers Graduate Scholarships to several countries, including Switzerland. NIIED has announced the application guidelines of the 2021 Korean Government Scholarship Program for Graduate Degrees.

REQUIREMENTS
○ Applicants must be under 40 years of age as of September 1, 2021 (born after September 1, 1981)

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must hold or must be expected to hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s or a Doctoral degree.

○ Doctoral Program Applicants: Must hold a Master’s degree or a level of education equivalent to a Master’s degree.
○ Master’s Program Applicants: Must hold a Bachelor’s degree or a level of education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.
○ Research Program Applicants: Must hold a degree or a level of education equivalent to or higher than a Master’s degree and must have received an invitation from one of NIIED’s designated Korean universities.

HEALTH
○ All applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the full duration of degree or research programs.
○ All applicants must submit ” Form 8. Personal Medical Assessment ” at the time of applying.
○ All applicants who pass the 2nd round of selection must receive comprehensive medical checkup and submit the certificate of health and medical examination result issued by a medical doctor or a licensed hospital.

○ If an applicant is found to be in one of the following conditions, the applicant will be disqualified in the final round of selection:

– An applicant is tested positive on drug tests;
– An applicant owns serious illness that prevents him or her to study abroad for long period of time including the full duration of degree or research program in Korea.
After arriving in Korea, all GKS scholars will be subject to a medical examination
administered by NIIED. If a GKS scholar is found to have a serious illness from the medical
examination after arriving in Korea, he or she will be disqualified from their GKS scholarship.

NOTES FOR ALL APPLICANTS

○ All application documents must be written either in Korean or English.
○ Documents written in languages other than Korean or English must accompany a complete Korean or English translation, authenticated by the issuing institution or notarized by a notary public.
○ All application documents must be presented in their original forms. If an applicant has to submit photocopied documents, applicant MUST have the photocopies notarized, apostilled, or receive consular confirmation and submit those certified documents.
○ All documents submitted will NOT be returned to the applicants in any case.
○ Application documents must be submitted in the order of the checklist on the first page of the application forms. Each required document must be numbered and labeled on the top right corner.
○ Any fraudulent or incomplete applications will be disregarded.

Please find further details: Korean Government Scholarships

Application Deadline

26 March 2021

Place of Submission

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bern

Application documents to be sent by e-mail to: swiss@cluttermofa.go.kr

Remarks

Contact person at swissuniversities, Scholarship Service: Ms. Christine Kyburz

Effingerstrasse 15, 3001 Bern, E-Mail to: kyburz@clutterswissuniversities.ch

Announcement and Further Information

Documents to download:

Application Form

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AgqjCJTUYBUpv9MPhDJ4WDyeq7oVeVul

Name of Program

Japanese Government MEXT Research Scholarship 2022

Scholarship Offer

MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology) offers one or two scholarships to Swiss students and artists who wish to study at Japanese universities as research students under the apanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for 2022.

The Embassy of Japan in Switzerland and the Scholarship Service of swissuniversies conduct the preliminary screening which consits of a document inspection, written language examinations (Japanese, English) and an interview.

FIELDS OF STUDY:
Fields of study must be subjects which applicants will be able to study and research at Japanese universities.

QUALIFICATIONS: (extracted from the Application Guideline)

Swiss Nationality: An applicant who has Japanese nationality at the time of application is not eligible.
Age: Applicants must have been born on or after April 2, 1987.
Academic Requirements: Applicants must be university graduates and have completed at least 16 years of formal education.
Major Field of Study: Applicant should apply for the field of study he/she studied at the previous university or any related field. Applicant must choose a field on which he/she can receive education and perform research at the university of his/her choice.
Japanese Language: Applicant must be willing to learn the Japanese language, interested in Japan and enthusiastic about deepening his/her understanding of Japan after arriving, and capable of engaging in study and research while adapting himself/herself to life in Japan.

(For all details, see Application Guideline)

EARLIEST ARRIVAL IN JAPAN:
October 2022 (see application guidelines)

For the Application Guideline, the Application Form, the Certificate of Health and other relevant information please visit the following link:
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap_stopj-applications_research.html

Application Deadline

Reception deadline for the application: 14 June 2021

NOTE: the application must have arrived by the date of the deadline at the Japanese embassy

Place of Submission

Japanische Botschaft in der Schweiz
Japan Information and Cultural Center
Postfach
3001 Bern

IMPORTANT

All application procedures for Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarships are conducted through Japanese embassies, consulates in your countries, or institutions of higher education in Japan. If you require further information regarding Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships, contact Japanese embassies, consulates in your countries, or institutions of higher education which you wish to enroll. Application fee is not charged. So please be aware that organizations or individuals who charge application fee or deposits have no relation with the Japanese Government.
Thank you for your attention.

Remarks

Contact:

Japan Information and Cultural Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan
Phone: 031 305 15 87
Email: jicc@clutterbr.mofa.go.jp
https://www.ch.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_de/mext_kenkyusei.html

Scholarship Service of swissuniversities, Effingerstrasse 15, Postfach 3001 Bern
Ms. Christine Kyburz
Phone: 031 335 07 50
Email: kyburz@swissuniversities.ch
https://www.foreign-scholarships.ch

Announcement and Further Information

Downloads:

Name of Program

Italian Government Scholarships

Scholarship Offer

GRANTS FOR FOREIGN AND ITALIAN CITIZENS LIVING ABROAD AWARDED BY THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT.

Call for applications for the academic year 2020-2021 (Renewals of the 2019-2020 scholarships ONLY)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers scholarships for foreign students and Italian nationals living abroad (IRE) for the 2020-2021 Academic Year, with the aim of fostering cooperation in the cultural, scientific and technological fields, the projection of Italy's economic system in the world and the dissemination of knowledge of Italian language and culture (Ref. Law 288/55 and subsequent changes and integrations).

Scholarships are intended this year exclusively for renewals for the completion of study, training and/or research programs at italian state or legally recognized institutions, already underway in the academic year 2019-2020.

Requests must be submitted by Friday, October 2 at 2 p.m.

The call is available here.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-2020.

The Italian Government offers scholarships to foreign students including Swiss students and Italian citizens resident abroad (IRE) to pursue study, training, and/or research programs at Italian Higher Education Institutes, both public and legally recognised. The list of these institutions is available at https://studyinitaly.esteri.it.

The scholarships are offered for the following type of courses:

Master’s Degree (Laurea Magistrale 2° ciclo)
Courses of Higher Education in Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM)
PhD programs
Research under academic supervision (Progetti in co-tutela)
Italian Language and Culture Courses (for a period of 3 months). Italian Language and Culture Courses - Grants for Italian language and culture courses are awarded exclusively for a period of 3 (three) months to students currently attending an Italian course at a Universityor at an Italian Cultural Institute. Applicants must provide a certificate of their proficiency in Italian language. The minimum level required is A2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). (https://www.linguaitaliana.esteri.it/data/lingua/corsi/pdf/tabella_certificazioni.pdf)

Eligibility

Applicants who meet the following requirements by the deadline of this call ( new: June 7th, 2019, 2 p.m. C.E.T.) may apply for a grant:

Academic qualifications

Applications must only be submitted by foreign students not residing in Italy* and by Italian citizens living abroad (IRE)** holding an appropriate academic qualification required to enroll to the Italian University/Institute (more information on: studyinitaly.esteri.it/en/Recognition-of-qualification ).

Age requirements

Applicants for Master’s Degree/Higher Education in Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM) Programmes/ Italian Language and Culture Courses should not be over 28 years old by the deadline of this call (June 7, 2019), with the sole exception of renewals.

Applicants for PhD Programmes should not be over 30 years old by the deadline of this call (June 7, 2019), with the sole exception of renewals.

Applicants for Research Projects under academic supervision should not be over 40 years old by the deadline of this call (June 7, 2019).

Language proficiency

For Italian-taught courses:

In order to enroll in an Italian-taught course, applicants must provide a certificate of their proficiency in Italian language. The minimum level required is B2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): (https://www.linguaitaliana.esteri.it/data/lingua/corsi/pdf/tabella_certificazioni.pdf).

For English-taught courses:

In this case applicants must provide a language certificate of their proficiency in English Language. The minimum level required is B2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Proof of proficiency in Italian is not required for courses entirely taught in English.

For Italian language and culture courses:

Applicants must provide a certificate of their proficiency in Italian language. The minimum level required is A2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR):(https://www.linguaitaliana.esteri.it/data/lingua/corsi/pdf/tabella_certificazioni.pdf

Funding period

Grants are awarded for a period of study from January 1st, 2020 to October 31st, 2020. For renewals only, grants may be awarded for a period of study from November 1st, 2019 to October 31st 2020.

Health and medical insurance

Grantees will be covered by a health and medical/accident insurance contracted by MAECI for the entire duration of the grant.
Insurance coverage will not apply to events derived from pre-existing physical and pathological conditions.

Terms of grant

Grantees will receive a 900 Euros monthly allowance on a quarterly basis, which will be paid on their Italian bank account.

Application Deadline

Application deadline has been extended to: 7 June 2020, 2 pm
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Place of Submission

Submission of applications:

Applicants must complete and submit the online application form available upon registration at the following link: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it

Click here to access the registration form: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/registrazione

We recommend choosing a frequently used email address; subsequent communications will be sent to the chosen address.

Announcement and Further Information

Call for procedure

Name of Program

Destination Australia

The Hon Dan Tehan MP, Minister for Education, officially launched the 'Destination Australia Program' in 2019.

Scholarship Offer

Destination Australia Call 2021

Only Australian tertiary education provider are eligible to apply for grants.

Important information for Swiss applicants: Foreign students must be enrolled in an Australian university and can then apply through their host institution in Australia for the scholarship. For detailed information about the application procedure please contact your host institution in Australia.

The $93.7 million Destination Australia Program allows tertiary education providers, including vocational education and training and higher education providers, to apply for funding through a competitive grants process to administer and promote scholarships for Australian and international students who live and study in regional Australia.

Scholarships are valued at $15,000 per student, per year, and will be available for students undertaking a Certificate IV through to PhD.

For the purposes of the Destination Australia Program, a regional location is classified as any area outside of Major Cities of Australia, in line with the Australian Bureau of Statistics' Australian Statistical Geography Standard Remoteness Structure.
Further information about the Destination Australia Grants can be found at https://www.education.gov.au/destination-australia

Application Deadline

The application form must be submitted by the Australian Higher Education Institution to the Australian Ministry of Education.

Place of Submission

Oline application by the Australian Higher Education Institution

Remarks

The Australian Government has announced there will be no further rounds of the Endeavour Leadership Program (ELP). Recipients of previous rounds of the ELP will continue to be supported. For further information: Endeavour Leadership Program

Announcement and Further Information

Application Help
Information about the Application process is available on the GrantConnect and Community Grants Hub websites. Applicants must submit any questions relating to the Program or this Application process in writing to support@cluttercommunitygrants.gov.au

Applicants may submit these questions up until five Business Days prior to the Closing Time and Date. A response will be provided within five business days. Applicants may direct any general enquiries, requests for technical help or support in using and/or submitting the Application Form by:
•Phone 1800020283
•Email to support@cluttercommunitygrants.gov.au

For information regarding other funding opportunities you may wish to view the information on the Study in Australia website.

Name of Program

Scholarships of the Republic of Slovenia 2021/2022

Scholarship Offer

The Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia offers a number of scholarship months to foreign nationals, on the basis of bilateral agreement and reciprocity. For the academic year 2021/2022 a total of 12 months are offered to Switzerland.

This scholarships scheme is designed for university/college students or graduates and Ph.D. applicants who wish to accomplish a part of their study at one of the Slovenian institution of higher education. A part of postgraduate study is based on individual works under the supervision of Slovenian professor/mentor. The length of the scholarship usually ranges from 3 to 10 months depending upon the agreement concerned that specifies also the categories of eligible recipients.

The scholarship cannot be awarded for a complete course of study leading to a degree. Neither can the scholarship be granted for any Slovenian language course. Furthermore, tuition fee cannot be covered from this scholarship.

The age limit of the applicants for study stays is 26 years (the applicant may not complete 26 years of age before the end of the scholarship period) and 30 years for research visit. The applicants for study stays should be proficient in the Slovene language, unless the working language is agreed upon with the mentor/supervisor.

For the academic year 2021/2022, the scholarship comprises of:

300 EUR per month
free accommodation in the facilities (student dormitory) of the Student Centre of the Universities (paid by CMEPIUS directly to provider)
Subsidised meals - 2,63 EUR/per working day via Student Organisation of Slovenia
basic medical insurance for non-EU applicants if there is no bilateral agreement on health insurance between Slovenia and the applicant’s home country (paid by CMEPIUS directly to provider)

Application Deadline

16.03.2021

Place of Submission

swissuniversities (Stipendiendienst, Effingerstrasse 15, Postfach, 3001 Bern)

Remarks

Applicants are obliged to contact the selected university directly and request a Letter of Acceptance from the relevant department. Applicants are requested to point out to the selected university that they are applying for a scholarship award under the bilateral agreement.
Additional information and conditions: Student mobility can be carried out only when student activities are taking place physically and when corresponding student dormitories are open and accepting students. Student is eligible to receive scholarship only for physical mobility.

Announcement and Further Information

Name of Program

National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic 2021/2022

Scholarship Offer

The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic is funded by the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic. The programme supports mobility of international students, PhD students, university teachers, researchers and artists for scholarship stays at higher education institutions and research organisations in Slovakia.

Eligible Applicants

students who:
- are university students at universities outside Slovakia;
- are students of the second level of higher education (master's students), or are students who at the time of application deadline have already completed at least 2.5 years of their university studies in the same study programme;
- will be on a study stay in Slovakia during their higher education outside Slovakia and who will be accepted by a public, private or state university in Slovakia for an academic mobility to study in Slovakia.
  All 3 conditions must be met. This category does not apply to doctoral (PhD) studies (or their equivalent).
PhD students whose higher education or scientific training takes place outside Slovakia and who are accepted by a public, private or state university or a research institution in Slovakia eligible to carry out a doctoral study programme (e.g. the Slovak Academy of Sciences) for an academic mobility to study/conduct research/artistic stay in Slovakia.
international university teachers, researchers and artists who are invited to a teaching/research/artistic stay in Slovakia by an institution with a valid certificate of eligibility to carry out research and development, which is not a business company and it has its seat in Slovakia.

Duration of a Scholarship Stay

students: 1 or 2 semesters
PhD students: 1 – 10 months
university teachers, researchers and artists: 1 – 10 months

Monthly Scholarship Amount

university student of the second level of higher education: €400
PhD student: €734
university teacher/researcher/artist: €734 - €1'050

The scholarship is intended to cover international scholarship holders’ living costs, i.e. the costs related to staying in Slovakia (food, accommodation, etc.), during their study, research/artistic or teaching stay in Slovakia.

Application Deadline

30.04.2021 at 16:00 CET - scholarship stays during the academic year 2021/2022

31.10.2021 at 16:00 CET – scholarship stays during the summer semester of the academic year 2021/2022

Place of Submission

on-line at www.scholarships.sk. Online application system is opened at least 6 weeks prior to the application deadline.

Applicants must fill in the online application and attach all required documents in the prescribed form to the online application.

Remarks

The National Scholarship Programme does not support:

international students and PhD students accepted for full degree higher education (bachelor, master, doctoral studies) in Slovakia, or those already studying in Slovakia (full degree higher education) who would like to fund their studies in Slovakia by the NSP;
university teachers, researchers and artist without PhD degree (or its equivalent) and at the same time with more than 4 years of work experience as a university teacher/researcher/artist (PhD studies are considered as work experience) on the indicated application deadline;
international applicants who within the period of 36 months prior to the application deadline have spent in the territory of the Slovak Republic 15 or more months (in total);
international applicants who are receiving a scholarship in Slovakia in the framework of other scholarship programmes funded from public resources (e.g. International Visegrad Fund, Erasmus+, CEEPUS, bilateral agreements, etc.).

Announcement and Further Information

Name of Program

Programa de Bolsas de Estudo de Língua e Cultura Portuguesas do Camões, I.P. – Concurso 2021/2022

Scholarship Offer

Portugal, represented by the Camões - Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua I.P., offers a total of 100 scholarships for the following programs:

Curso Anual (18)
Programa Pessoa (1)
Programa Vieira (6)
Curso de Verão online e presencial (65 online e 10 presencial)

PROGRAMAS DE BOLSAS CURSO ANUAL
Bolsas para frequência de cursos anuais de língua e cultura portuguesas, ministrados em universidades portuguesas ou instituições reconhecidas pelo Camões, I.P., que se destinam-se a estudantes estrangeiros e portugueses que residam no estrangeiro e que pretendam aperfeiçoar a sua competência linguística. As bolsas atribuídas no âmbito do presente programa têm a duração de oito meses.

PROGRAMAS DE BOLSAS PESSOA
Destinam-se a responsáveis de Cátedras de Estudos Portugueses e de Departamentos de Português de universidades ou institutos de investigação estrangeiros, para a execução de projetos de formação e de investigação na área da língua e da cultura portuguesas. A duração da bolsa varia entre um e seis meses.

PROGRAMA DE BOLSAS VIEIRA
Destinam-se a licenciados estrangeiros e portugueses que residam no estrangeiro envolvidos em projetos de formação e/ou aperfeiçoamento na área de tradução e da interpretação de conferências. A duração da bolsa varia entre um mês e um ano.

PROGRAMA DE BOLSAS CURSO DE VERAO
Face à atual conjuntura pandémica, e de modo assegurar o procedimento de atribuição das bolsas de estudo para a frequência dos cursos de Verão, estas serão dirigidas no presente ano excecionalmente para cursos de Verão online desenvolvidos no âmbito do Consórcio estabelecido entre o Camões, I.P. e as Universidades de Aveiro, Coimbra (FLUC), Lisboa (FLUP), Minho, Nova de Lisboa (FCSH) e Porto (FLUP).
Bolsas com a duração de um mês, para frequência de cursos de verão de língua e cultura portuguesas online e presencial, destinadas a estudantes estrangeiros e portugueses que residam no estrangeiro e que pretendam aperfeiçoar a sua competência linguística. Os cursos serão ministrados online, no âmbito de consórcio estabelecido entre o Camões, I.P. e universidades portuguesas, designadamente:

Curso de nível A1 – Faculdade de Letras da Universidade do Porto
Curso de nível A2 – Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas da Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Curso de nível B1 – Universidade de Aveiro
Curso de Nível B2 – Universidade do Minho
Curso de Nível C1 – Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Coimbra
Curso de Nível C2 – Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Lisboa
As 10 bolsas para a frequência de cursos em regime presencial destinam-se a candidatos inscritos nas universidades com oferta de cursos presenciais.

VALORES DE SUBSÍDIOS RELATIVOS A BOLSAS
A bolsa de estudo consiste na atribuição de um subsídio mensal, definido por despacho do Presidente do Camões, I.P.

Programa Curso anual – 500€
Programa Pessoa – 650€
Programa Vieira – 650€

Curso de Verão:
A bolsa de estudo consiste na atribuição de um subsídio mensal, definido por despacho do Presidente do Camões, I.P., ao qual acrescerá pagamento pelo Camões, I.P. da taxa de inscrição à Universidade selecionada pelo candidato, de entre as instituições que constituem o referido Consórcio.

Subsídio Programa Curso de Verão (cursos online) – 150€;
Taxa de inscrição (cursos online) – 300€.
Subsídio Programa Curso de Verão (cursos presenciais) – 500€;
Taxa de inscrição (cursos presenciais) – 340€.

Application Deadline

18.05.2021

Place of Submission

Curso Anual, Programa Pessoa, Programa Vieira: electronically through the platform Portal de Serviços do Camões, I.P.

Curso de Verão: Applications, as well as the application form and supporting documents, must be submitted electronically through the form available at: http://bit.ly/cursoverao2021.
Each candidate is responsible for enrolling in the summer course on the platform of the selected university.

Remarks

The final results will be published on Camões I.P.’s website.

Announcement and Further Information

Name of Program

Polish Government Scholarships 2021/2022

Scholarship Offer

Within the framework of a reciprocal exchange, the Republic of Poland, represented by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange NAWA, offers 4 scholarships of 9 months each to Switzerland. The scholarships can be divided into short scholarships of i.e. 1 month or granted for a semester or a full academic year.

Objectives

The scholarships are offered for the following objectives:

completion of a scientific internship;
completion of partial studies;
completion of higher studies (first and second-cycle studies, uniform master's studies or education at a doctoral school); higher studies or education at a doctoral school may be preceded by a preparatory course for studies;
study visit;
obtaining materials for scientific work;
conducting classes at the Host Centre;
other form or forms of scientific or academic activity related to the implementation of studies, doctoral dissertation or scientific work.

In case of an application for internship, partial studies or study visits, the applicant must also enclose an invitation from the Host Centre, signed by the head of the unit, confirming the will of admitting the scholarship holder for the requested period of time. In case of applying for full studies, the applicant has to meet the recruitment requirements of the selected university. The final decision on admission shall be made by the Host Centre.

Eligible Applicants

Individuals can apply for the Programme

who are graduates of secondary schools possessing a school leaving certificate at the moment of the start of the Programme (starting their education in Poland), giving them the right to study in the country where the certificate was issued in any field and at any type of university, or
who are students at foreign universities, or
who have the status of a doctoral student in a foreign higher education and science system, or
who are graduates of higher studies and obtained their diploma not earlier than within two years before the current call for proposals and possess a recommendation from their university –applying for admission to the next degree of education, or
who are employees of a foreign higher education and science institution, conducting research or didactic activity

Students with dual citizenship (Poland/CH) are not eligible for Polish Government scholarships, even if they live and study in Switzerland.
Applicants who are already studying in Poland cannot apply for a scholarship. Exceptions to this rule are possible under certain circumstances.

Amount of Scholarship

Level of Studies	Monthly Rate of Scholarship
First cycle studies (Polish equivalent of the Bachelor's level)	PLN 1,250
Second cycle studies (Master's level)	PLN 1,500
Interns with Master's degree	PLN 2,200
Doctoral studies	PLN 2,200
Post-doctoral studies	PLN 3,000

In addition, students of full studies in Poland are entitled to:

in the first year of studies - the first monthly scholarship increased by the lump sum of PLN 500 for the settlement in Poland (this shall apply to persons who have not completed studies at a lower level in Poland);
in the last year of studies - the last monthly Scholarship increased by the lump sum of PLN 500 for the costs related to the preparation of the diploma thesis.

Meals in the refectory and accommodation in student dormitories are at the expense of the scholarship holders.

Application documents

The required attachments to the application form are listed on page 9f of the Regulations.
IMPORTANT: The application must be submitted in two (2) idential copies in one of the following languages: Polish or English. Should documents be issued in other languages, an officially certified translation into Polish or English is required. Documents in other languages will not be accepted.

--------------------------------------------------

Besides the scholarships offered within bilateral agreements, Swiss students and researchers can also apply to the following scholarship programmes:

Polonista Programme - Scholarships and Fellowships for Students and Scientists
The objective of the Program is to promote Polish language in the world by enabling foreigners interested in Polish language and Polish culture to study or carry out research projects in Poland. The program is addressed to students of Polish philology, Polish studies or Polish programs implemented among others as part of Slavic studies (in the field of Polish language, Polish culture and knowledge about Poland) as well as to scientists from foreign universities and scientific institutions.
Application deadline for the Call for proposals 2021: 30.04.2021

Ulam Programme - Mobility grants for post-doctoral researchers
The aim of the Ulam Programme is to increase the internationalisation of Polish institutions of science and higher education. The Programme will allow both recognised and promising scientists who hold at least a doctoral degree, to visit Poland for 6 to 24 months in order to strengthen the scientific potential of Polish entities and to participate in their scientific activities, primarily research projects and didactics.
Application deadline for the Call for proposals 2021: 15.06.2021

Application Deadline

12.05.2021

Place of Submission

swissuniversities, Scholarship Service, Postfach, Effingerstrasse 15, 3001 Bern

Remarks

The host university decides whether a scholarship can be extended. We therefore recommend that scholarship holders who wish to extend their scholarship should contact their host university at an early stage to find out whether an extension is possible. In the positive case, the application for extension can be submitted to swissuniversities.

Announcement and Further Information

Name of Program

Mexican Government's Merit Awards for International Students 2020

Scholarship Offer

As part of a reciprocal exchange, the government of Mexico, represented by the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID), offers 4 scholarships to Switzerland for undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate study and research.

The scholarships are offered for the institutions and programs specified in the "List of Institutions and Academic Programs" in order to conduct academic activities from 1st of March to the 10th of December 2020 (No scholarships will be awarded for studies started after the 10th of December 2020).

Requirements for all applicants:

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Degree, as required by the program for which the scholarship is requested. Technical and/or commercial degree titles are not accepted. For the cases of mobility at the Bachelor's level, it will not be necessary to submit a diploma, only proof of studies of the last academic period completed, issued by the institution of origin.
Applicants must have achieved a minimum grade point average of eighty (80), on a scale of 0 to 100, or the equivalent, for the last academic degree received. Applications with a lower grade point average will not be considered.
Applicants must be accepted or currently enrolled in a program of the participating Mexican institutions.

Scholarships are not granted for direct Ph.D. programs (combined M.A. and Ph.D. programs), distance learning programs, open or online education.

The following academic programs are not eligible for scholarships: Business Administration, Plastic Surgery, Accounting, Marketing, Advertising and Publicity, Dentistry and Odontology, as well as related fields.

Application Deadline

27.09.2019

Place of Submission

online through the Academic Cooperation Management System (SIGCA) during the duration of the Call. The required documents should be submitted as indicated in the sytem.

The results will be announced from January 15th, 2020 through the Mexican Embassy in Bern.

Remarks

The acceptance procedure for a Mexican institution and the corresponding letter is independent of the scholarship program. Applicants must manage directly their admission to the study program at any of the participating Mexican institutions.

Announcement and Further Information

Name of Program

The Latvian State Scholarships for studies, research or summer schools 2021/2022

Scholarship Offer

Latvia offers scholarships to foreign students, researchers and teaching staff for studies, research and participation in summer schools in Latvian higher education institutions in the 2021/2022 academic year. The Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia has delegated the administration of the Latvian state scholarships to the State Education Development Agency (Valsts izglītības attīstības aģentūra – VIAA).

Latvian scholarships for studies

Language of instruction at Latvian higher education institutions is mainly Latvian, however there are a few study programmes offered in English (please, visit the website www.studyinlatvia.lv for more information).
Applications for bachelor's and the first level of professional higher education studies will be accepted from students who have successfully completed at least one academic year of studies (at their home higher education institution or at a Latvian higher education institution if they already have been studying in Latvia) at the moment of application (February, March 2021).
Scholarships for bachelor's and master's studies are granted for one academic year – a time period up to 10 months (for PhD-students – up to 11 months).
Scholarship for master's studies in the study programmes of Latvian philology, Latvian literature, Latvian culture and Latvian history can be granted for two academic years, i.e. for the duration of master's study programme.
The amount of the Latvian state scholarship is 500 EUR/month for BA and MA students and 670 EUR/month for PhD students.

Latvian fellowships for research

Only academic or scientific staff of foreign higher education and research institutions are eligible candidates for the Latvian state fellowship for research.
The fellowship is granted for a time period of up to 5 months and amounts to 30 EUR/day for everyday use and 300 EUR/month for accommodation.

Latvian scholarships for summer schools

Only students, academic and research staff of foreign higher education institutions are eligible for the Latvian scholarship for participation in summer schools. The amount of the scholarship granted by the VIAA for summer school is 711 EUR per person for the duration of the summer school.

Application Deadline

The call for applications is open on 1 February 2021, the deadline is 1 April 2021.

Place of Submission

Study and research stays: Applications for scholarships for studies or research at Latvian higher education institutions have to be submitted online to VIAA.

Summer schools: Information on how to apply for the scholarship for participation in summer schools can be found on the website of the higher education institution in Latvia organizing the summer school.

Remarks

A copy of a letter of the relevant Latvian higher education and research institution, confirming the student's or researchers' opportunity to study in the chosen study programme or to do research work there is needed.

Announcement and Further Information

Name of Program

Estonian Government Scholarships for international students, researchers and academic staff 2021-2022

Scholarship Offer

The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research and Education and Youth Board offer scholarships to foreign nationals in the framework of the Estonian Scholarship Programme for international students, researchers and academic staff.

Scholarships for short courses
The purpose of the scholarship for short courses is to support participation in short courses of Estonian language and culture organised by the Estonian institutions of higher education as well as in summer and winter schools related to the degree programmes taught in English. The scholarship can be awarded to BA, MA and PhD students who are enrolled to the higher education institution abroad at least one year by the time of application.
The scholarship can include a course fee in the amount of up to 500 EUR and the cost of accommodation in the amount of up to 25 EUR per night for a maximum period of 4 weeks.
Grant for researchers
Grants for researchers can be awarded to researchers and academic staff of higher education institutions abroad. They are divided into short-term (1-9 days) and long-term (10 days – 10 calendar months) grants and can be used for research, teaching, collaboration with colleagues etc.
The subsistence rates are 45 EUR per day and 660 EUR per month respectively.

Application Deadline

Scholarships for short courses: Application period is from 1 April to 1 May, 2021

Scholarships for researchers: Application period is from 1 April to 1 May, 2021

Place of Submission

The application with the supporting documents should be submitted electronically via the Education and Youth Board's application system.

Remarks

Scholarships for short courses: Registration to the course must be made before applying for the scholarship. This year application round students can apply for a scholarship to participate in online courses. A scholarship covers the course fee up to 500 euros.

Scholarships for researchers: The decision to award a grant to the applicant does not guarantee his/her admittance to the institution of interest. The applicant should submit the necessary documents directly to the host institution and the decision on admission shall be taken before the grant decision.

Announcement and Further Information

Name of Program

Croatian Government Scholarships 2021/2022

Scholarship Offer

The Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Croatia and the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes offer scholarships to several countries, including Switzerland. Detailed information is available on the websites of the Ministry of Science and Education and the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes.

For the academic year 2021/2022 only scholarships type A1 for semester studies for undergraduate (BA) or graduate (MA) Croatian language students are available for Swiss applicants. No additional scholarships can be offered for this year’s applicants for the Summer course/seminar of Croatian language and culture in August 2021 (see "Remarks").

A1 One semester studies for Croatian language students (mobility: 4-5 months)
Description: Scholarships type A1 are on offer to students (BA or MA) who would like to spend one semester learning Croatian and perfecting their Croatian language skills at either the University of Zagreb (Croaticum) or at the University of Rijeka (Rijeka School of Slavic Studies).
Please note that one application is accepted only for the academic year 2021/2022, either for the autumn term 2021/2022 or for the spring term 2022.
Eligible applicants: Croatian language students and students of Slavic Studies who are currently enrolled in BA or MA studies in their home countries. Students are required to have completed a minimum of two semesters at their home institutions.
Candidates for this scholarship can only be nominated by their current Croatian language fellow who should nominate the applicants for the scholarships by his/her Recommendation Letter.

Financial benefits for undergraduate/graduate studies (A1)

1.600,00 HRK monthly grant
subsidized accommodation in the student residence hall
subsidized meals at student restaurants

Application Deadline

07.05.2021

Place of Submission

The application procedure for Swiss applicants consists of two steps:

Applicants must submit their application through the Agency’s online application system.
A PDF version of the application form and all required documents must be sent by e-mail to stip@clutterswissuniversities.ch.

Remarks

Important notice regarding the scholarships type F for the summer course/seminar of Croatian language and literature in August 2021:
The 49th Croatian Seminar for Foreign Slavic Studies Students that was supposed to be held in Dubrovnik from 17th to 28th August 2020 was unfortunately postponed due to the epidemiological situation at the time. The applicants were informed by the Agency about the cancellation of the Seminar in 2020. According to the decision of the Ministry, last year’s candidates who due to the circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic could not participate in the programme, will be given the opportunity to participate in the seminar from 16th to 22nd August 2021. In line with that decision, the Ministry and the Agency are not offering any additional scholarships for the Summer course/seminar of Croatian language and culture within the Call for Applications for the academic year 2021/2022.

Announcement and Further Information

Name of Program

Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship to Foreign Students 2021/2022

Scholarship Offer

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam offers scholarship awards that provides applicants with the opportunity to undertake Diploma, Undergraduate Degree and Postgraduate Master's Degree at any one of the following institutions of higher education:
•    Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD),
•    Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA),
•    Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) and
•    Politeknik Brunei (PB).

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be, between the ages of 18-25 for Undergraduate and Diploma programmes and must not exceed the age of 35 for Postgraduate Master's Degree programmes on the 31st July 2021. The award is NOT eligible to Brunei Darussalam Permanent Residents.

BENEFITS

exemption from paying tuition fees including acceptance, examination, registration and orientation fees for the duration of the programme;
an economy class air-ticket to Brunei Darussalam from the scholarship recipient's country of origin/ country of domicile prior to the commencement of the course and an economy class air-ticket from Brunei Darussalam to the scholarship recipient's country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the course;
a monthly personal allowance of BND$500.00;
a monthly meals allowance of BND$150.00;
an annual book allowance of BND$600.00;
accommodation at the residential college of the University/ Polytechnic;
baggage allowance for shipment of the scholarship recipient's personal effects to his country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the programme, at a maximum amount of:
- BND$250.00 to a country within the ASEAN region; or
- BND$500.00 to a country outside the ASEAN region;
comprehensive insurance cover for the whole duration of the Scholarship. The scholarship recipient is urged to obtain additional insurance prior to his travel to Brunei Darussalam and for the whole duration of the Scholarship at his own expense

Application Deadline

15.02.2021

Place of Submission

Completed application forms are to be emailed to the following address: applyBDGS2021@cluttermfa.gov.bn.
Applicants applying to Universiti Brunei Darussalam must also complete an online application through https://apply.ubd.edu.bn/orbeon/uis-welcome/

Remarks

The endorsement and official declaration, which is part of the application form, will be completed by the Scholarship Service of swissuniversities. Please contact the Scholarship Service at least one week before the application deadline.

Announcement and Further Information

Announcement, Application Form and further information on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Offres de bourses - swissuniversities

Contenu principal