THE SWEDISH INSTITUTE MASTER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE WESTERN BALKANS

Description

The Swedish Institute Scholarships for the Western Balkans aim at supporting advanced level studies and research within the selected fields in order to contribute to closer relations between the Western Balkans and the European Union.

The scholarships are intended for full-time master’s level studies in Sweden and cover both living costs and tuition fees. The scholarship is only awarded for programmes starting in the autumn semester (August/September) and is granted for one academic year. It will be extended for programmes longer than two semesters provided that the student’s study results are satisfactory. Only programmes within the areas of social science and environmental science are eligible.


Eligibility

The programme is open to candidates from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia. A scholarship cannot be granted for a student who:

   - Has already lived in Sweden for two years or more previous to the scholarship period.
   - Has a Swedish or EU/EES-citizenship, permanent residence permit or work permit in Sweden.
   - Has previously been awarded a Swedish Institute scholarship for master’s level studies or research at a Swedish university/university college.
   - Already holds a degree from a Swedish university/university college.
   - Is currently enrolled in a study programme at a Swedish university/university college.


Scholarship

   - the tuition fee paid directly to the Swedish university/university college by the Swedish Institute;
   - living expenses to the amount of SEK 9,000 (EUR 970) per month;
   - a travel grant – a one-time payment of SEK 5,000 (EUR 540);
   - insurance by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period.


Deadline: 15 January 2015

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