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(1244) FYROM Monte-negro Serbia Some WBCountries All WB countries World-wide Total BA MA/MSc 1 1 2 PhD 1 1 2 All degrees Other TOTAL 2 2 4

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

26.1 MASTER IN SWEDEN FOR EAST EUROPE Type of scholarship: Degree course

Degree title: MA

Study subject: master’s level studies in democracy (including gender issues), economics,

environmental studies and energy. In addition there are other fields of study open to candidates from selected countries, according to the following: Applicants from Albania, are eligible for master’s level studies in health science and social issues. Applicants from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina Former Yugoslav Republic of FYROM, are eligible for master’s level studies in agricultural sciences.

Applicants from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, FYROM are eligible for master’s level studies in forestry.

Higher Education Institution: Universities in Sweden Eligible countries: WB

Duration of scholarship: /

Number of scholarships available: /

The scholarship is available (academic year): 2008/ 2009 ( the scholarship is offered every year) 26.1.1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Amount paid: SEK 8,000 per month. Type of grant: Monthly allowance

Grant covers: Travel costs, Other Fees: Scholarship holders also receive a travel support in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a lump sum, given only once, regardless of the cost of travel. Scholarship holders from Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Kosovo, Former Yugoslav Republic of FYROM, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine receive a travel grant amounting to SEK 5,000. Scholarship holders from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan receive a travel grant of SEK 10,000. Other: Scholarship holders are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period. For citizens of EU member states and other Convention countries the insurance applies with certain limitations.

26.1.2 APPLICATION AND SELECTION INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted to: Application instructions will be available on www.studyinsweden.se

Accompanying documents required with the application: The online application service onwww.studera.nu/english.

Selection criteria/admission requirements: The scholarships are intended for students belonging to any of the above mentioned target groups for master’s studies in Sweden. The candidate is not eligible for this scholarship if any of the following is true: The candidate have already lived in Sweden for two years or more when the scholarship period is due to begin; You have a Swedish permanent residence permit; The candidate have a Swedish work permit and you are not an EU citizen. There is no age limit for scholarship holders. The candidate need, however, to be fluent in English and you must apply for full-time studies. Students previously awarded a scholarship from the SI for study at a Swedish university will not be given priority. Selection criteria: The primary evaluation of the application takes into account the applicant’s academic background and personal motivation. In the final selection of candidates, academic fields, countries and gender will also be considered. Master's level students from specified countries will be given an opportunity to attend qualified programs. A complete list of all eligible master's Level programs in Sweden can be found on “How to apply” below from December 15. However, remember that not all fields are open for students applying to the Master in Sweden for East Europe Program.

Age limit: No limits

Deadline for applying: Deadline for applications for most master’s degree programs is January 15.

26.1.3 CONTACT DETAILS

Contact: The Swedish Institute Box 7434 SE-103 91 Stockholm Sweden; Phone: +46-8-453 78 00; Fax: +46-8-20 72 48

E-Mail: [email protected]

Scholarship (and other relevant) website(s): www.si.se;

www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships/SI-scholarships/Master-in-Sweden-for-East-Europe/ 26.2 THE GUEST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR MASTERS STUDIES IN SWEDEN

Type of scholarship: Degree course Degree title: MA

Study subject: democratic, economic and social development Higher Education Institution: Universities in Sweden

Eligible countries: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, FYROM, Kosovo, Serbia

Duration of scholarship: One year master’s level studies will receive funding for 10 months starting from the autumn semester 2009; One and a half year master’s level studies will receive funding for 17 months starting from the autumn semester 2009; Two year master’s level studies will receive funding for 22 months starting from the autumn semester 2009.

Number of scholarships available: /

The scholarship is available (academic year): 2008/2009 (the scholarship is offered every year) 26.2.1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Amount paid: SEK 8,000 per month and is only awarded for programs starting in the autumn semester 2009. The scholarships are usually granted for one academic year, i.e. for two

semesters at a time, but can be extended provided the recipient’s study results are satisfactory. Type of grant: Monthly allowance

Grant covers: Travel costs; Other Fees: The travel grant is a lump sum, given only once. Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, FYROM, Kosovo, Moldova, Serbia, Turkey and receive SEK 5,000; Other: Scholarship holders are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period.

26.2.2 APPLICATION AND SELECTION INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted to: Host institution - Application instructions will be available on www.studyinsweden.se

Accompanying documents required with the application: Instructions concerning the scholarship application procedure and an online application form will be published on the website www.si.se and www.studyinsweden.

Selection criteria/admission requirements: The scholarships are intended for guest students belonging to the above-mentioned target group for full time temporary studies in Sweden. There is no age limit for scholarship holders. You are not eligible for this scholarship if any of the following is true: You have already lived in Sweden for two years or more when the scholarship period is due to begin; You have a Swedish permanent residence permit or a work permit; You have a previously been awarded a scholarship from the SI for studies at master’s level or research at a Swedish university. Students who have attended a Swedish Institute summer course in the Swedish language or the Swedish Institute Summer University are welcome to apply.

Age limit: No limits

Deadline for applying: January 15, 2009 26.2.3 CONTACT DETAILS

Contact: The Council for the Promotion of Sweden (NSU): Fredrik Wetterqvist, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Invest in Sweden Agency: Susanne Roglar The Government Offices: Jeanette Hoffman The Ministry for Foreign Affairs: Boel Lindbergh The Swedish Trade Council: Christin Rappe Camilla Garland VisitSweden: Mats Wessman The Swedish Institute Box 7434 SE-103 91 Stockholm, Sweden; Phone: +46-8-453 78 00 Fax: +46-8-20 72 48

E-Mail: [email protected]

Scholarship (and other relevant) website(s): www.si.se;

www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships/SI-scholarships/Guest-Scholarship-Program/Masters- level/

26.3 THE GUEST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR PHD AND POST-DOCTORAL