Masters Degree Study in Sweden for East Europe/Eurasia
The information below refers to the academic year 2009/2010.
General Criteria
Countries: The Master in Sweden for East Europe Program is open for applicants from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Tajikistan and Ukraine.
Study levels: The program is open for master`s level students.
Fields of study: Applicants from all the countries listed above can apply for master`s level studies in democracy (including gender issues), economics, environmental studies and energy. In addition there are other fields of study open to candidates from selected countries, according to the following:
Applicants from Albania, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan and Ukraine are eligible for master`s level studies in health science and social issues.
Applicants from Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Tajikistan and Ukraine are eligible for master`s level studies in agricultural sciences.
Applicants from Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina,Georgia, Kosovo, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Ukraine are eligible for master`s level studies in forestry.
Eligible master`s program
Eligible master`s degree programs for Swedish Institute scholarships are listed here
Important dates
The online application service for Swedish master`s degree programs opens on December 1 at this site. Deadline for applications for most master`s degree programs is January 15.
Application for SI scholarships can only be made after you have been accepted on a Swedish master`s program on the list above and must be followed by an admission confirmation from our website.
Instructions concerning the scholarship application procedure and an online application form will be published on this website in April 2009.
The result of the application procedure will be announced here and here at the beginning of June.
Program description
Objective
The purpose of the scholarship program is to encourage the development of specialist expertise in targeted countries by giving at least 100 students the possibility to study at master level in Sweden during the period 2006-2009.
Target group
Master`s level students from specified countries will be given an opportunity to attend qualified programs. A complete list of all eligible master`s Level programs in Sweden can be found on "How to apply" below from December 15. However, remember that not all fields are open for students applying to the Master in Sweden for East Europe Program.
Who is eligible?
The scholarships are intended for students belonging to any of the above mentioned target groups for master`s studies in Sweden.
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 aa Swedish permanent residence permit.
- You have a Swedish work permit and you are not an EU citizen.
There is no age limit for scholarship holders. You need, however, to be fluent in English and you must apply for full-time studies.
Students previously awarded a scholarship from the SI for study at a Swedish university will not be given priority.
Selection criteria
The primary evaluation of the application takes into account the applicant`s academic background and personal motivation. In the final selection of candidates, academic fields, countries and gender will also be considered.
Scholarship benefits and limitations
The scholarship amounts to SEK 8,000 per month.
Travel grants
Scholarship holders also receive a travel support in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a lump sum, given only once, regardless of the cost of travel.
Scholarship holders from Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine receive a travel grant amounting to SEK 5,000.
Scholarship holders from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan receive a travel grant of SEK 10,000.
Insurance
Scholarship holders are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period. For citizens of EU member states and other Convention countries the insurance applies with certain limitations.
Visa and residence permits
SI scholarship holders are given priority in the visa and residence permit procedures at the Swedish Migration Board. Visas are free of charge for SI scholarship holders.
Scholarship limitations
The scholarship is designed to cover the living costs for the scholarship holder. There are no grants for family members. No bench fee is provided.
The granted scholarship period cannot be shortened, altered or extended. If you wish to apply for subsequent funding you must apply within a new call for applications.
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