Lithuanian short-term studies for students, lecturers, researchers -

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Lithuania, Vilnius

Study location	Lithuania
Type	Scholarships for incoming applicants, full-time
Study language	combined English/Lithuanian

Entry qualification	Student (1st, 2nd or 3rd study cycle), lecturer or researcher PLEASE NOTE this application form is for Lithuanian short term studies. Applicants for the Lithuanian short-term studies scholarships are required to choose and design their study programme in such a way that at least 75 % of the subjects are related to Lithuanian studies, which might include subjects such as Lithuanian philology, linguistics, literature, Lithuanian history, ethnology and folklore, culturology, etc. Eligibility Requirements 1. The candidate has to receive an official approval of acceptance (Conditional Agreement) from the chosen Lithuanian higher education institution. 2. The candidate has to be a student, lecturer or researcher (researchers in linguistics or philology only) of higher education and research institution of the all countries of the world (except Russian citizens). 3. The candidate has to have good knowledge of Lithuanian, English or other language required to study in the chosen study programme (the minimum of B2 level of study language according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required). 4. Priority will be given to the applicants who: • study or teach at Lithuanian (Baltic) science centers (students, teachers and scientists) – it should be noted in the application form; • formally or informally study Lithuanian language, history and culture as a subject at the home institution – it should be noted in the application form. Note: Each priority equals to 1 extra point to the competition score of selection. Eligibility Requirements for Foreigners of Lithuanian Origin 1. The candidate has to receive an official approval of acceptance (Conditional Agreement) from the chosen Lithuanian higher education institution. 2. The candidate has to be a child, grandchild, great-grandchild of Lithuanians living abroad or a foreigner of the Lithuanian origin (citizens of the Republic of Lithuania who has lived abroad at least three years or citizens of foreign states who have lost the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania shall be regarded as Lithuanians living abroad. A foreigner shall be considered to be a foreigner of Lithuanian descent if at least one of his parents or grandparents is or was Lithuanian and who considers himself Lithuanian). 3. The candidate has to be an active member of Lithuanian community abroad. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian.

Entry qualification

Student (1st, 2nd or 3rd study cycle), lecturer or researcher

PLEASE NOTE this application form is for Lithuanian short term studies. Applicants for the Lithuanian short-term studies scholarships are required to choose and design their study programme in such a way that at least 75 % of the subjects are related to Lithuanian studies, which might include subjects such as Lithuanian philology, linguistics, literature, Lithuanian history, ethnology and folklore, culturology, etc.

Eligibility Requirements

1. The candidate has to receive an official approval of acceptance (Conditional Agreement) from the chosen Lithuanian higher education institution.
2. The candidate has to be a student, lecturer or researcher (researchers in linguistics or philology only) of higher education and research institution of the all countries of the world (except Russian citizens).
3. The candidate has to have good knowledge of Lithuanian, English or other language required to study in the chosen study programme (the minimum of B2 level of study language according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required).

4. Priority will be given to the applicants who:
• study or teach at Lithuanian (Baltic) science centers (students, teachers and scientists) – it should be noted in the application form;
• formally or informally study Lithuanian language, history and culture as a subject at the home institution – it should be noted in the application form.

Note: Each priority equals to 1 extra point to the competition score of selection.

*Eligibility Requirements for Foreigners of Lithuanian Origin *

1. The candidate has to receive an official approval of acceptance (Conditional Agreement) from the chosen Lithuanian higher education institution.
2. The candidate has to be a child, grandchild, great-grandchild of Lithuanians living abroad or a foreigner of the Lithuanian origin (citizens of the Republic of Lithuania who has lived abroad at least three years or citizens of foreign states who have lost the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania shall be regarded as Lithuanians living abroad. A foreigner shall be considered to be a foreigner of Lithuanian descent if at least one of his parents or grandparents is or was Lithuanian and who considers himself Lithuanian).
3. The candidate has to be an active member of Lithuanian community abroad.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian.

Language requirements	English Lithuanian FOR ALL CANDIDATES, EXCLUDING FOREIGNERS OF LITHUANIAN ORIGIN: You need to have good knowledge of language that you will study in (Lithuanian or other) (the minimum of B2 level of study language command according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). To prove your language skills, please provide one of the following: a copy of the document issued by a competent institution, certifying the minimum B2 level of study language command according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or a copy of TOEFL, IELTS, CPE or other widely recognized exams of English proficiency certificate. If the candidate does not hold any of those certificates, then a signed letter confirming the proficiency in the language from the home university’s professor of English or Lithuanian language is also acceptable.

Language requirements

English

Lithuanian

FOR ALL CANDIDATES, EXCLUDING FOREIGNERS OF LITHUANIAN ORIGIN:

You need to have good knowledge of language that you will study in (Lithuanian or other) (the minimum of B2 level of study language command according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

To prove your language skills, please provide one of the following:

a copy of the document issued by a competent institution, certifying the minimum B2 level of study language command according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or a copy of TOEFL, IELTS, CPE or other widely recognized exams of English proficiency certificate.
If the candidate does not hold any of those certificates, then a signed letter confirming the proficiency in the language from the home university’s professor of English or Lithuanian language is also acceptable.

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. It is recommended to answer these questions in motivation letter: 1. Please describe the reasons for choosing Lithuanian short-term studies? 2. Please name your aims regarding the programme you are applying to? 3. In your opinion, how you will benefit from the chosen programme in terms of your future career and personal development? 4. How your chosen activity is related to Lithuanian identity (language, culture and history) and your plans (if there are any) in this country? The candidates must provide the copies of listed documents: 1. The Conditional Agreement for Studies (the form is available here). The programme of Lithuanian short-term studies specified in the study agreement must consist of at least 30 credits per semester. It is not applicable for candidates of the third study cycle. At least 75% of the subjects in the study programme must be related to Lithuanian studies (e.g. Lithuanian philology, linguistics, literature, history, ethnology, folklore, cultural studies, etc.); 2. One recommendation letter provided by a professor or other academic staff, tutor or employer; 3. Certificate of proficiency in English or Lithuanian (or another language acceptable for the host institution). 4. Letter of motivation (must be filled in via this online application system). Required Documents for Foreigners of Lithuanian Origin: 1. The Conditional Agreement for Studies (the form is available here). The programme of Lithuanian short-term studies specified in the study agreement must consist of at least 30 credits per semester. It is not applicable for candidates of the third study cycle. At least 75% of the subjects in the study programme must be related to Lithuanian studies (e.g. Lithuanian philology, linguistics, literature, history, ethnology, folklore, cultural studies, etc.); 2. A certificate or other document proving the Lithuanian origin issued by the Lithuanian community of a respective country or other competent authority (an embassy and similar) or a document issued by a competent foreign authority (a school, municipality, embassy and similar) proving that the person has resided for three years in a foreign country if he/she is an alien; 3. One recommendation letter from Lithuanian community abroad. 4. Letter of motivation (must be filled in via this online application system). The candidate has to be a student, lecturer or researcher (researchers in linguistics or philology only) of higher education and research institution. (ALL FORMS ARE AVAILABLE* HERE).

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) should be provided.

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

It is recommended to answer these questions in motivation letter:
1. Please describe the reasons for choosing Lithuanian short-term studies?
2. Please name your aims regarding the programme you are applying to?
3. In your opinion, how you will benefit from the chosen programme in terms of your future career and personal development?
4. How your chosen activity is related to Lithuanian identity (language, culture and history) and your plans (if there are any) in this country?

The candidates must provide the copies of listed documents:
1. The Conditional Agreement for Studies (the form is available here). The programme of Lithuanian short-term studies specified in the study agreement must consist of at least 30 credits per semester. It is not applicable for candidates of the third study cycle. At least 75% of the subjects in the study programme must be related to Lithuanian studies (e.g. Lithuanian philology, linguistics, literature, history, ethnology, folklore, cultural studies, etc.);
2. One recommendation letter provided by a professor or other academic staff, tutor or employer;
3. Certificate of proficiency in English or Lithuanian (or another language acceptable for the host institution).
4. Letter of motivation (must be filled in via this online application system).

Required Documents for Foreigners of Lithuanian Origin:
1. The Conditional Agreement for Studies (the form is available here). The programme of Lithuanian short-term studies specified in the study agreement must consist of at least 30 credits per semester. It is not applicable for candidates of the third study cycle. At least 75% of the subjects in the study programme must be related to Lithuanian studies (e.g. Lithuanian philology, linguistics, literature, history, ethnology, folklore, cultural studies, etc.);
2. A certificate or other document proving the Lithuanian origin issued by the Lithuanian community of a respective country or other competent authority (an embassy and similar) or a document issued by a competent foreign authority (a school, municipality, embassy and similar) proving that the person has resided for three years in a foreign country if he/she is an alien;
3. One recommendation letter from Lithuanian community abroad.
4. Letter of motivation (must be filled in via this online application system).

*The candidate has to be a student, lecturer or researcher (researchers in linguistics or philology only) of higher education and research institution.

(ALL FORMS ARE AVAILABLE HERE).

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