15 scholarships for Lithuanian short-term studies

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 (lecturers and researchers in the fields of linguistics or philology only) of higher education and research institution abroad, except citizens of Belarus and Russia who are not eligible to apply.

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.

1. The candidate has to receive an official approval of acceptance (Conditional Agreement) from the chosen Lithuanian higher education institution.
2. The candidate is a foreigner of Lithuanian origin or a Lithuanian living abroad (citizens of the Republic of Lithuania who have 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 of Lithuanian origin 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 or a student, lecturer or researcher of a higher education institution abroad.

• All candidates approved for the Lithuanian short–term studies will receive a monthly scholarship of 735 EUR. The exact sum of the total amount paid for the candidate will be calculated according to the number of days of the short-term Lithuanian studies, thus slight variations in the monthly scholarship might occur. The scholarship is intended to cover the scholarship holder’s expenses only. Additional amount for accompanying partners or family is not provided. Lithuanian state scholarships cannot be double funded from other sources, e.g. other scholarships or other academic exchange programmes.
• Tuition fee for studies will be covered by the Republic of Lithuania and directly transferred to the Lithuanian higher education institution. The maximum amount of the tuition fee will be determined by the standard study prices that are approved by the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania.
• More information about financial conditions.

The candidates must provide the copies of these listed documents through the online application system):

1. Completed application form (through the online application system).

2. The Conditional Agreement for Studies (the form must be added to the application form as an attachment using this template form (Please open in a new tab; if you are using Google Chrome browser, please open in a new window and press “Enter” on the address bar). It must be completely filled in and signed by three parties: candidate, a responsible person at the sending and receiving institutions). 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 50% 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.). Recommendations for filling out the Conditional Agreement (Please open in a new tab; if you are using Google Chrome browser, please open in a new window and press “Enter” on the address bar).

3. One recommendation letter (provided through the online application system or added to the application form as an attachment. It is recommended to use this template form) (Please open in a new tab; if you are using Google Chrome browser, please open in a new window and press “Enter” on the address bar)).

4. Certificate of proficiency in English or Lithuanian (or another language required by the host institution) certifying a minimum of a B2 level of command of the language of instruction according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. TOEFL, IELTS, CPE or other widely recognized exams of English proficiency are acceptable. If the candidate does not hold any of those certificates, then a signed letter confirming the proficiency (a minimum of a B2 level) in the language from the home university’s professor of English or Lithuanian is also acceptable.

5. Letter of motivation (must be filled in via the online application system).

The candidates must provide the copies of these listed documents through the online application system):

1. Completed application form (through the online application system).

2. The Conditional Agreement for Studies (the form must be added to the application form as an attachment using this template form (Please open in a new tab; if you are using Google Chrome browser, please open in a new window and press “Enter” on the address bar). It must be completely filled in and signed by three parties: a candidate, responsible persons at the sending and receiving institutions). 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 50% 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.). Recommendations for filling out the Conditional Agreement. (Please open in a new tab; if you are using Google Chrome browser, please open in a new window and press “Enter” on the address bar).

3. 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.

4. One recommendation letter from Lithuanian community abroad or a higher education institution abroad (provided through the online application system or added to the application form as an attachment. It is recommended to use this template form). (Please open in a new tab; if you are using Google Chrome browser, please open in a new window and press “Enter” on the address bar).

5. Letter of motivation (must be filled in via the online application system).

Required additional documents must be completed in English or Lithuanian language only (or with certified translations into one of these languages).

Deadline for the online application submission is 8 May 2023.

Regarding additional documents – please add all required documents to the application form through the online application system. The online application system will be closed at 11.59.59 p.m. Vilnius European time on the 8 May 2023.

Candidates will be informed about the selection results by e-mail no later than 1 July 2023.

Contact information:
Education Exchanges Support Foundation
Rožių al. 2 Vilnius, LT-03106,
LITHUANIA
E-mail: state.scholarships@smpf.lt