2014 Czech Development Scholarships for Developing Countries

2014 Czech Development Scholarships for Developing Countries from Czech Ministry of Education

Thanks to a generous contribution from the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, the Faculty of Social Sciences is able to offer a limited number of partial scholarships for students of all fee based programs in academic year 2014/15. A total of seven scholarships are available, ear-marked for students from developing countries and/or countries going through a process of political and economic transition.

What is an Offer?

• Under the terms of this scholarship, students will receive awaiver of school fees for their first semester of study, plus aone-off payment of Kc 50,000 (about 2,050 Euro) as a contribution towards living costs.
• School fees for the second semester of study will NOT be waived.
• Although we would like to continue the scholarship scheme in school year 2015/16, this is subject to our receiving further funding for future years. At present, therefore, we cannot guarantee that similar scholarships will be available for students’ second year of study.

How to apply for Scholarship?

• Applications for these scholarships are open to all students from developing countries and/or countries going through a process of political and economic transition, who are applying for study in one of our Bachelor’s studies or Master’s studies programmes at Charles University Faculty of Social Sciences from academic year 2014/15.
• Applications must be made on the form that accompanies this announcement, and must include the following documents:
  • completed application form;
  • motivation essay of no more than 1000 words, explaining why they need a scholarship, and what they hope to gain from their studies at Charles University;
  • two letters of recommendation from teachers, who know the student from their previous studies, including confirmation of the student’s financial need.
• Note: The current scholarship holders who are reapplying do not need to submit the two recommendation letters or write the essay. Please include a cover note and one recommendation letter from a Charles University academic who knows you from your studies with your applicatioon.
• Applications should be sent to Manager, International Office (at the address below). All documents submitted must be originals and written in the English language, or accompanied by certified translations.

Application Deadline: 30 April 2014