PROJECT FINANCED BY THE HELLENIC AID MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS REPUBLIC OF GREECE

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1 PROJECT FINANCED BY THE HELLENIC AID MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS REPUBLIC OF GREECE & HELLENIC REPUBLIC MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF EUROPEAN & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIRECTORATE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOLARSHIPS Postal address: 37, Andrea Papandreou St., , Marousi, GREECE Telephone and Fax number: (+30210)

2 ANNOUNCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GREEK LANGUAGE STUDIES IN GREECE OFFERED TO NATIONALS FROM THE BALKANS, EASTERN EUROPE, ASIA AND AFRICA The Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs, Directorate of International Relations in Education, Section A' of Scholarships, announces that up to ten (10) scholarships for people of foreign nationality (foreigners and not of Greek Origin ) from the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa will be offered for Greek Language studies in Greece, up to one ( 1 ) year, beginning in the academic year A. REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY Applicants must: 1. Be nationals of one of the following countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, FYROM, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lebanon, Mongolia, Moldova, Montenegro, Pakistan, Palestine, Russia, Serbia, Sudan, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. 2. Students or graduates of Greek Language and Literature courses of Universities abroad. 3. Have an excellent knowledge of Modern Greek. 4. Not exceed thirty-five (35) years of age. 5. Have never been scholarship holders of the Ministry of National Education. 6. Have foreign citizenship. B. DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED Applicants having the above requirements should submit through the Greek Diplomatic Authorities in their country - or in a neighboring country in case of absence of a Greek Embassy or Consulate in their country - the following documents : 1. An application form (available at the relevant Greek Diplomatic Authority duly filled. 2. A curriculum vitae. 3. Transcripts of previous University studies and certified copies of their degrees. 4. An official certificate indicating the excellent knowledge of Greek. 5. A health certificate signed by a general physician confirming the good health of the applicant. 6. Two (2) letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a University professor. 7. Validated copy of the passport. 8. A recent photograph. All documents, if not originally in English or French, must be translated into Greek, English or French. Incomplete, inaccurate, inadequate or illegible application dossiers may lead to disqualification from consideration. Applicants must submit only certified copies of the originals because the submitted documents will not be returned. C. SUBMISSION DATE

3 The submission deadline is the 30 th of April he Greek Diplomatic Authorities will notify the candidates of the results after June D. TERMS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP Scholars: 1. Will attend Greek Language classes either at the Faculty of Philosophy in the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens or at the Faculty of Philosophy in the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The scholarship program begins early October. 2. Must notify the Ministry one month in advance about the exact date of their arrival in Greece and the number of their passport, plus the date of its issue, so that all the necessary arrangements concerning student VISA could be made by the Ministry of Education before their arrival in Greece. A tourist visa cannot be changed into a student visa in Greece; that s why candidates are advised not to come to Greece without having previously secured a student visa. 3. Will be deprived of their scholarship in any of the following cases: a) A false statement has been made on their application dossier. b) They don t comply with the terms and conditions of the scholarship. c) They hold a scholarship from another source. d) They have been subjected to disciplinary action by the University or have no prospect for academic achievement (e.g. failure to achieve a satisfactory level in the Greek language). e) They leave Greece -regardless of the reason- without having informed the Ministry of Education in writing prior to their departure. Applicants who are or have been scholarship holders of the States Scholarships Foundation will be excluded from all future programmes of the Ministry of Education. E. DURATION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP The duration of the postgraduate scholarship is for one year. F. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS All scholarships provide: a. 650 euros for initial expenses. b. Stay permit dues. c. Tuition fees for the School of Modern Greek Language. d. Free medical care in public hospitals in case of emergency. The scholarships for postgraduate studies include a monthly allowance of 550 euros for living expenses. No support is provided for transportation, conferences, seminars, symposia or research activities. No additional assistance is provided for the spouse or other dependants of the scholarship holder. - Scholarship holders are not permitted to undertake paid employment of any kind, as they are expected to devote themselves fully to their studies. - The scholarship will be withheld for periods spent outside Greece. G. SCHOLARS OBLIGATIONS

4 On their arrival in Greece, students are obliged to present themselves to the Ministry of Education, receive their file and settle all formalities, concerning their medical assurance and financial provisions from the Ministry. The Ministry is not authorized to provide boarding facilities (lodging facilities meals in University Campus etc.). Scholars have to submit to the Ministry of Education the progress report at the end of their studies or a validated copy of the academic title they have obtained issued by the University Scholarship holders must sign a declaration that they commit themselves to return to their native countries. The Greek Diplomatic Authorities are responsible for ensuring that the scholarship holders do, in fact, return and stay in their native countries.

5 PHOTO APPLICATION FORM: GRADUATE STUDIES POSTGRADUATE STUDIES RESEARCH SHORT COURSES IN THE GREEK LANGUAGE FIELD OF STUDY : ACADEMIC YEAR : I. PERSONAL DATA FIRST NAME :.. LAST NAME : SEX : AM F DATE OF BIRTH :. PLACE OF BIRTH :.. NATIONALITY :. CITIZENSHIP :. MARITAL STATUS :. CHILDREN : YES NO PROFESSION OF CANDIDATE:... POSTAL ADDRESS : STREET :. NUMBER : CITY :. ZIP CODE :... COUNTRY :..

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7 II. EDUCATION SECONDARY EDUCATION SCHOOLS ATTENDED FROM - TO PLACE CERTIFICATE.... TERTIARY EDUCATION UNIVERSITIESCOLLEGES TMHMA COURSE FROM - TO PLACE DEGREE.... POSTGRADUATE STUDIES OUNIVERSITY TMHMA COURSE FROM - TO PLACE DEGREE.... LANGUAGES MOTHER TONGUE : POUR FAIR EXCELLENT GREEK ENGLISH FRENCH OTHER III. REFERENCES! "#$%&' ()!# $'*'+,- "( &+'.% Name and address of two university professors :

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9 IV. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EMPLOYER FROM - TO PLACE TYPE OF ACTIVITY V. OTHER DATA E ; HAVE YOU EVER BEEN A SCHOLARSHIP HOLDER FROM ANY GREEK AUTHORITY? YES NO AN NAI ) ;.. ) ; IF YES a) WHICH?. AND b) WHEN? EE ; HAVE YOU EVER BEEN A SCHOLARSHIP HOLDER FROM ANY OTHER COUNTRY? YES NO AN NAI ) A;. ) ;. IF YES a) WHICH?. AND b) WHEN?... EXETE ; HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN GREECE? YES NO AN NAI ) TE ;. ) ; IF YES a) WHEN?.. AND b) PURPOSE.... E ; STAYS ABROAD? COUNTRY FROM - TO PURPOSE FUTURE EMPLOYMENT IN YOUR COUNTRY.

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11 VI. PROGRAM OF STUDIES IN GREECE - UNIVERSITY-OTHER INSTITUTION : NAME OF PROFESSOR CONTACTED : HAVE YOU BEEN ACCEPTED ; YES NO ; WHO HAS RECOMMENDED THE AFOREMENTIONED PROFESSOR TO YOU? PROGRAM OF STUDIES :.. " 01 )+ + (2(31 &+ 4". ". (562' 5'$6. (!,4 +%- )2%- * +' (246 +'- %(+27.-!'501 )+ "+3 +' ("23+1&' +1 &(%!0 % $ "( &+2,81 &+' 402 %. I certify that the information provided is complete and true. I accept the conditions of the scholarship and I declare that I will return to my country after the completion of my studies.

12 . )(- '"2'.place and date (*276Signature Your complete application file should include the following documents: a) Two application forms duly completed and signed. b) Photocopies of education certificates and degrees officially translated into the Greek or English or French language. c) Two letters of reference. d) Curriculum Vitae. e) Confirmation of admission in a Greek University