Lithuanian Language and Culture Summer Course

SMK University of Applied Sciences invites you to study one of the oldest languages in the world - the Lithuanian language!

Students, lecturers or researchers of higher education/research institutions of foreign countries and foreigners of Lithuanian origin are invited to participate in the Lithuanian Language and Culture Summer Course 2024, funded by the Education Exchanges Support Foundation.

The programme combines four weeks of intensive Lithuanian language classes and workshops with a diverse range of cultural events, sightseeing tours and excursions to get acquainted with the history, culture and lifestyle in Lithuania.

Lithuanian Language and Culture Summer Course will take place from 01-08-2024 till 30-08-2024 in SMK University of Applied Sciences, Kalvarijų str. 137E, Vilnius Lithuania.

Application deadline: 01-03-2024

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Financial Provisions:

•  The participant approved for the Lithuanian language and culture course will receive a scholarship of 825 EUR. 
•  Tuition fees for the Lithuanian language and culture course will be covered by the Republic of Lithuania and directly transferred to SMK University of Applied Sciences.
•  Any other fees, travel and accommodation costs shall be covered by the student.

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS:

The candidate has to be a 1st cycle (Bachelor), 2nd cycle (Master), 3rd cycle (PhD) student, lecturer or researcher of a higher education and research institution in a foreign country (except Russian and Belarusian citizens).

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

1. Official letter from the candidate’s higher education and research institution approving the status of a student, lecturer or researcher. N.B. For students, the letter must contain information on the applicant’s current cycle of studies (1st, 2nd or 3rd study cycle), year of studies and expected date of graduation.

2. One recommendation letter filled out through the online application system or signed by a professor or other academic staff, tutor or employer and added to the application form as an attachment using this template form.

3. Motivation letter.

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS OF LITHUANIAN ORIGIN:

The candidate has to meet all criteria listed below:

•  a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of Lithuanians living abroad or a foreigner of Lithuanian origin (citizens of the Republic of Lithuania who have lived abroad for 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);
•  an active member of the Lithuanian community abroad or a student, lecturer or researcher of a foreign higher education and research institution.

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

1. Proof of Lithuanian origin:

•  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);
•  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.

2. One recommendation letter from a Lithuanian community abroad or from research and study institutions abroad.

Filled out through the online application system or add to the application form as an attachment using this template form

3. Motivation letter.

Priority (and extra points) will be given to the applicants who:

• apply for the language and culture courses for the first time;
• formally or informally study Lithuanian language, history and culture as a subject at home institution (a document confirming it must be added to the application form);
• 1 additional point may also be awarded if the candidates are nationals of Ukraine and Taiwan.

IMPORTANT

• Candidates can apply only to one institution that organizes Lithuanian language and culture courses. If a candidate applies to more than one institution, their applications are rejected as unsuitable and the person cannot continue to participate in the competition.
• These courses are not available for holders of higher than C1 level of Lithuanian language and native speakers.
• Candidates can only take advantage of the tuition waiver for the maximum of 3 times in total. Those who apply to participate for the fourth time will not be considered.

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For more information about the Lithuanian State Scholarships programme, please visit the website of the Education Exchanges Support Foundation.

Contact information:

Donata Dulke

donata.dulke@smk.lt