Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs
Scholarships in the Czech Republic for 2020 (for Maltese citizens only)
The Government of the Czech Republic is offering 3 Maltese students the possibility of a scholarship at the 2020 Summer Schools of Slavonic Studies organised by public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic (Faculty of Philosophy of Charles University, Prague; Faculty of Philosophy of Palacky University, Olomouc; Masaryk University in Brno).
The courses are held during the summer months (July-September), and their length ranges from 3 to 4 weeks depending on the course content determined by each summer school and are designed for students, teachers, translators and interpreters and other experts active in the field of Czech/Slavonic studies. They are also open to who is interested in the Czech language, literature, history and culture. These summer schools offer language courses at various levels of proficiency, seminars on the Czech literature, culture and history, free-time activities including theatrical, musical and dance performances, trips, etc.
A student has to indicate the discipline in which he/she would like to pursue the studies and then Prague will assign them the most suitable university. The Scholarship consists of free board and lodging, full coverage of course fees and free access to cultural events which are part of the course programme. It does not however include travel to/from the Czech Republic and health insurance.
More detailed information on the scholarships and the application forms which applicants need to fill are available online.
The required documentation for application includes:
- The Czech Republic application form (downloadable from the Czech website)
- Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs application form (downloadable from the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs website)
- Curriculum Vitae
Successful candidates may be required to enter into a contract to serve the Government or the Private Sector of Malta upon completion.
Late applications will not be considered.
The Board's decision will be final.