Deadline: December 1, 2016
The Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science and Culture awards annually a number of scholarships for studies in Icelandic as a second language at the University of Iceland, Reykjavík. The scholarship program is administrated by the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies. Approximately 15 scholarships are available for the period from September 1st 2017 to April 30th 2018.
The scholarships are intended for students of modern Icelandic. Students must have completed at least one year of University study. Students must also have prior knowledge of Icelandic according to the requirements for BA study in Icelandic as a second language (Icelandic knowledge on the level with the courses Icelandic Online 1 and 2). Preference will, as a rule, be given to a candidate under 35 years of age.
Icelandic as a second language is comprised of both theoretical and practical fields of study. On the one hand it is a language course, where students are trained in speaking, reading and writing modern Icelandic. On the other hand it delves into the more academic aspects of the Icelandic language, literature and history of Iceland. Subjects covered include morphology, syntax and phonetics of modern Icelandic. The students read both old and modern literature and learn about the history of Iceland from settlement to modern times. Additionally, students are introduced to translations.
Nationals of the following countries are eligible
Austria
Bulgaria
Canada
China
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Faeroe Islands
Finland
France
Germany
Holland
Hungary
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Lithuania
Norway
Poland
Russia
Slovakia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States of America
Eligibility:Applications are invited for 15 Icelandic Government Scholarships available for the period from September 1st 2017 to April 30th 2018. Approximately 15 scholarships will be awarded for students of modern Icelandic. The aim of the AIcelandic Government Scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able students.
The scholarships are intended for students of modern Icelandic. Students must have completed at least one year of University study. Students must also have prior knowledge of Icelandic according to the requirements for BA study in Icelandic as a second language (Icelandic knowledge on the level with the courses Icelandic Online 1 and 2). Preference will, as a rule, be given to a candidate under 35 years of age.
Cost/Scholarship Value:
The scholarship covers registration fees at the University and a monthly stipend of approximately ISK 130.000 – that should cover room and board for one person, payable at the beginning of each month, September to April. A room will be available for rent in one of the University dormitory, Gamli Garður.
Application Process:
Application should include the following documents (in English, Icelandic or other Scandinavian languages):
- CV;
- university transcripts / copies of diplomas with grades;
- two letters of recommendation from academic supervisors at your University;
- language certificate (English and/or Icelandic).
Application form
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Students of Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faeroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States of America can apply for these Icelandic Government scholarships.
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