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SCHOLARSHIPS
OFFERED
TO FOREIGNERS TO
ATTEND COURSES AND SEMINARS IN IN
THE MODERN GREEK LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (21st
Programme, 2012-2013) The
State Scholarships Foundation (Ι.Κ.Υ.)
announces
that it will offer up to sixty (60)
scholarships
to foreigners (or foreign nationals of Greek descent) from
countries worldwide in
order to attend courses and seminars in the Modern Greek Language and Culture. REQUIREMENTS
FOR ELIGIBILITY Applicants
must: 1.
Be
nationals of any country of the world except 2.
Hold
a graduate degree from a foreign University in the fields of the Humanities,
the Social and Political Sciences.
Eligible to apply are also university graduates who teach the Greek as a foreign
language. 3.
Not
exceed the
fortieth
(40th) year of age (date
of birth after 1972). 4.
Have
at least a basic knowledge of the Greek language. Applicants must meet the above
requirements by the application deadline. DOCUMENTS
TO BE SUBMITTED 1.
An
application form with one
recent photograph
– if any. 2.
An
up-to-date curriculum vitae. 3.
Certified
copies of University Diplomas – Degrees. 4.
Certificates
indicating the knowledge of Greek and English or French language. 5.
Two
(2) letters of reference. 6.
A
written evidence of employment as a teacher of Greek, if any. 7.
A
birth certificate. 8.
A
recent health certificate by a state hospital or a certificate from the relevant
health service stating that the applicant does not suffer from any infectious
diseases. 9.
A
copy of a valid passport/identity card (where applicable). The
application form with all documentation requested shall be submitted through the
Greek Diplomatic Authorities or application forms and CV’s via our electronic
application system (www.iky.gr), whereas the remaining documentation is to be
sent by post. Application
forms are available from the Greek Diplomatic All
the documentation submitted must be written or translated into Greek, English or
French. In
addition, documents numbered 3, 4, 7,
8
and 9 must be certified by the Greek Diplomatic Authorities (the Greek Embassy
or Consulate) only in cases where the candidate’s state of origin is not a
member of the Hague Convention (Apostille)
of
5 October 1961 abolishing the requirement of legalisation for foreign public
documents. Applicants
must submit only certified copies of the original documents as these will not
be returned. Incomplete, inaccurate or illegible application files will
not be taken into consideration. Applicants
who are or have been on a scholarship by the I.K.Y. will be excluded from the
programme. Applications
by undergraduates who have not yet obtained their University degree will not
be considered. APPLICATION
DEADLINE The
electronic application deadline is 30 June 2012.
The remaining documentation required has to be sent by 10 July 2012 by
post. Applicants
will be notified of the outcome not earlier than September 2012. DURATION
OF THE SCHOLARSHIP The
duration of this scholarship is no less than eight (8) months and is offered
only for a special course in the Modern Greek Language and Culture organized
mainly at one of the following Greek Universities: The
courses will start on October 2012 and will end on May 2013. After
completion of the programme of studies, the FINANCIAL
SUPPORT The
scholarship covers the following costs: a.
Free meals and accommodation (in
University residence or in purpose-built flats provided
by the University which will undertake the programme). b.
Tuition fees and other relevant costs. c.
Free medical care (under the National Health Service) in case of
emergency. d.
A monthly allowance of €
150,00
(net amount) for personal expenses. e.
€ 200,00
for
initial expenses. OBLIGATIONS
OF THE SCHOLARS Scholarship holders must regularly attend the courses and participate in all activities of the programme of studies. PROGRAMME
2012-2013 FOR
FURTHER EDUCATION/POSTGRADUATE/POSTDOCTORAL STUDIES IN 35
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED
TO NATIONALS OF THE The
State Scholarships Foundation (Ι.Κ.Υ.)
announces that it will offer up to fifty five (55) scholarships to
nationals (foreigners or of Greek origin) of Balkan and Eastern European
countries (non-member states of the European Union), Asia, Africa and Latin
America and thirty five (35) scholarships to nationals (foreigners or/of
Greek origin) of the European Union Member States, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland,
U.S.A., Canada, Japan and Oceania, for studies in Greece, beginning in
the academic year 2012-2013. CATEGORIES
AND DURATION OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS: a.
Postgraduate
studies as follows: i)
Master’s Degree (one (1) year up to three (3) years). The
first year of scholarship is to cover
exclusively Modern Greek Language courses in a ii)
Doctorate (PhD) (one (1) year up to three (3) years). Under exceptional
circumstances an additional year may be granted for those PhD students who are
on the writing phase of their
thesis, with no additional expenses from the I.K.Y., but with an extended by one
year residence permit given for this purpose. b.
Postdoctoral
research studies (six (6) months up to one (1) year).
c. Further education in
the following subject areas: Greek Language, Literature, Philosophy, History and
Art aimed for professors of Greek studies at foreign Universities (six (6)
months up to one (1) year). d.
Specialisation in Fine Arts (attendance of seminars) (one (1) year up
to two (2) years). The first year of
scholarship is to cover exclusively Modern Greek Language courses in a
e)
Collection of research data for applicants who are conducting PhD studies in
their country, (one
(1) year).
Please note that only the scholarships of the category a. do lead
to a degree award. Applicants may apply to study any subject area currently
available at the Greek Universities but may only choose one category of
scholarship. The subject area selected by the candidate to be followed must
be part of the study programme in the host university.
A. NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS For
target group I : 5
scholarships for a Master’s Degree 10
scholarships for a PhD 15
scholarships for a Postdoctoral Research 5
scholarships for Further Education 5
scholarships for Fine Arts 15
scholarships for Research Data For
target group I
I : 5
scholarships for a Master’s Degree 5
scholarships for a PhD 10
scholarships for a Postdoctoral Research 5
scholarships for Further Education 5
scholarships for Fine Arts 5
scholarships for Research Data B.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR ELIGIBILITY Applicants
should: 1.
Be
foreign nationals. 2.
Hold
only foreign citizenship (not both foreign and Greek). 3.
Not
exceed the age limit by the application deadline as follows:
- a.,
d. and e. categories of scholarships: are aged 35 years (year of birth after
1977 and onwards)
-
b. category of scholarships: are aged 40 years (year of birth after 1972
and onwards)
- category
for medical doctors: are aged 40 years (year of birth after 1972 and onwards)
- c.
category of scholarships: are aged 55 years (year of birth after 1957 and
onwards) 4.
Hold a graduate degree from a foreign recognised higher education
institute. 5.
Hold a postgraduate degree (Master’s or equivalent) from a foreign or a
Greek University for prospective PhD applicants. This postgraduate
degree is not a prerequisite for the
following categories:
- specialisation
in the Fine Arts (d. category)
- collection
of research data (e. category)
- those who are legally residents in
- Applicants for postdoctoral research
studies must hold a doctoral degree (PhD) completed
at a foreign or a
- For further education (in the
following specific subject areas of study: Greek Language,
Literature, Philosophy, History and Art), applicants should be professors
in a Department of Greek studies at a
foreign University. A certified document from this Department
showing their employment must also be submitted along with all relevant
documentation.
- Medical doctors should have
either completed their specialty or hold a postgraduate
degree (equivalent to Master’s). The scholarship is strictly
offered for postgraduate/doctoral studies and not for work or
internship in a state hospital. 6.
Have a very good command of English or French. 7.
Have never been on a scholarship for this same category from the I.K.Y. 8.
Have not undertaken studies on a scholarship provided by any Greek
authority.
Priority will be given to applicants who:
i) have already established a contact with a
ii) have a knowledge of the Greek language. For
all the above-mentioned, applicants are required to provide supporting
documentation. C.
DOCUMENTS TO
BE SUBMITTED Applicants meeting the above requirements
by the application deadline should submit through the Greek Diplomatic
Authorities in their country of residence (or in a neighbouring country in
case of absence of a Greek Embassy or Consulate in their country) the following
documents: 1.
An
application form (available from the Greek Diplomatic Mission, or the I.K.Y., or
downloaded copy from the I.K.Y. website at: www.iky.gr) duly completed
signed and with one recent photograph attached. 2.
An
up-to-date curriculum vitae. 3.
Transcripts
of previous University studies (undergraduate and postgraduate) and certified
copies of the degrees obtained. Please ensure that all qualifications gained at
degree (i.e. university) level and above are included. 4.
A
document from the University where they have completed their studies, stating
the duration of their studies. 5.
A
formal letter (or relative certificate) indicating the very good command -both
written and oral- of English or French (in case of non native speakers). 6.
Two
(2) letters of reference, of two (2) academics from a Greek or foreign
university. References must be submitted in Greek, English or French. 7.
A
research proposal with the topic (for doctoral and postdoctoral candidates). 8.
A
formal letter from a foreign University Department (for those conducting a
PhD in their country – e. category), certifying that part of their
doctoral research has to be undertaken at a 9.
A
formal letter from a Faculty or Department of a state university or Research
Centre based in 10.
A
formal letter from a Greek University Department (for those already
conducting a PhD at a 11.
A
recent national hospital certificate or a certificate from the relevant
health service stating that the applicant does not suffer from any infectious
diseases. 12.
A
copy of a valid passport/identity card (those legally residents in Applicants
must already hold their degrees at the time of submission of their application
files. Expected degrees not awarded by the specified deadline will not be
taken into consideration. If
documentation is not in English, French or Greek, a certified translation into
Greek or English must be supplied. In addition, documents numbered 3, 4, 8
and 11 should be certified by the Greek Diplomatic Authorities (the Greek
Embassy or Consulate), only in cases where the candidate’s state of origin is
not a member of the Hague Convention (Apostille) of 5 October 1961 abolishing
the requirement of legalisation for foreign public documents. Only
complete documentation requested will be processed.
(Incomplete, inadequate or illegible application files will not be taken into
consideration). Applicants must only submit certified copies of original
documents as these will not be returned. Please note that only the letters
of reference may be submitted at a later date, and in any case no later
than Applicants
who are legally in D.
APPLICATION
DEADLINE The
application deadline is E.
GENERAL
SELECTION CRITERIA 1.
A
complete file documentation. 2.
Acceptance
by a 3.
Knowledge
of the Greek language (and other languages). 4.
Final
grade of the degree(s) obtained. 5.
Letters
of reference. 6.
Title
and research proposal (where applicable). F. SPECIFIC ASSESSMENT CRITERIA IN COMBINATION WITH GENERAL ONES Applicants will be required to
supply the following materials, depending on the scholarship category. 1.
For Master’s Studies: a.
Grades
achieved in appropriate subjects in relation with the intended study b.
Motivation
letter 2.
For PhD Studies: a.
Postgraduate
degree b.
Research Proposal which will be assessed for: i.
quality ii.
realistic timetable 3.
For Postdoctoral Research a.
Research
project proposal which will be academically assessed for: i.
quality ii.
realistic timetable b.
Publications
c.
Announcements
in conferences 4.
For Further Education a.
Teaching
experience b.
Published
work c.
Awards
and prizes 5.
Specialisation in Fine Arts a.
Motivation
letter b.
Portfolio
(e.g. of artwork) 6.
Gathering of Research Data a.
Topic
of PhD b.
Statement
of purpose (explaining the necessity for the gathering of data to take place in G.
FINANCIAL
SUPPORT All scholarships include: a.
600,00€ (net amount - taxes are excluded which are paid by this
Foundation) as a fixed contribution for
initial expenses. b.
Free cost emergency medical treatment under the National Health Service (in
public hospitals). European citizens
should have the European Insurance – Illness Card from their
insurance agency of their country. The scholarships for postgraduate,
doctoral studies, specialisation in the Fine Arts and collection of research
data include a monthly allowance of 600,00€ (net
amount - taxes are excluded which are paid by this Foundation) for living
expenses, whereas for postdoctoral and further education studies (in the
Greek Language, Literature, Philosophy and Art), a monthly allowance of 800,00€
(net amount - taxes are excluded which are paid by this Foundation). c.
The full cost of tuition fees (net amount - taxes are excluded which are paid by
this Foundation) to attend courses in a
state School of Modern Greek Language at a Greek University,
provided only during the first year of the scholarship (where applicable). The
scholarships for doctoral studies include as well: a) up to 300,00€
(net amount - taxes are excluded which are paid by this Foundation) to cover
binding and photocopying costs of the PhD thesis at the end of the scholarship
and b) up to 300,00€ (net amount - taxes are excluded which are paid by
this Foundation) to cover research costs (e.g. consumables) if such expenses are
required by the programme of studies. -
No support is provided for travel expenses, conferences, seminars, symposia or
research activities. -
No additional assistance or funds are provided for the spouse or other
dependants of the scholarship holder (if
you plan to bring your family with you, you will need to consider cost
issues carefully). -
The scholarship will be withheld for periods spent outside H.
DURATION OF
THE SCHOLARSHIP The
scholarship is only valid for the academic year 2012-2013.
The duration of the total scholarship is for a continuous period of
time. 1.
The
duration of the postgraduate and doctoral scholarship is annual and renewable
for two (2) additional years when pursuing postgraduate studies (Master’s)
with Greek Language Courses included and for two (2) additional years when
pursuing doctoral studies. 2.
The
duration of the post-doctoral scholarship and the further education
(in the Greek Language, Literature, Philosophy, History and Art) is six (6)
months initially and is renewable for a further semester depending upon
the research undertaken. The award cannot be held over a maximum of twelve (12)
months. 3.
The duration of the scholarship for specialisation
in the Fine Arts is annual and renewable for a further year, provided that
the first year is offered for Greek Language courses. This scholarship cannot be
extended and cannot exceed the total of two years 4.
The duration of the scholarship for collection
of research data is strictly annual without any possibility for renewal. The
renewal of the scholarship is decided upon by the Administrative Board of this
Foundation according to the scholar's programme of studies and is subject to
satisfactory progress (e.g. scholars should: follow their programme of study,
complete the Modern Greek Language course successfully -where applicable- to be
awarded the intended degrees, have satisfactory academic accomplishment etc.). In
all cases, the I.K.Y. takes into account all submitted reports and decides upon
the total duration of each scholarship. I.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP (AWARD)
1.
Applicants who are or have been on a scholarship from this Foundation or
any Greek body from which they were or intend to be awarded the same
qualification as to the one applied for the I.K.Y. scholarship, are not eligible.
The scholarship will be suspended and beneficiaries will be asked to refund even
at a later stage any grant award should this term be not respected. 2.
Candidates
must notify the I.K.Y. -one month in advance- of the exact date of their arrival
in 3.
Timing of scholarship
The
scholarship cannot start during summer months. The scholarship begins after the
candidate’s arrival in a)
For postgraduate studies and specialisation in the Fine Arts:
(i) has been
accepted by a (ii)
has been at least conditionally admitted at a
For the beneficiaries whose duration of studies is more than one (1) year,
and following completion of their first year of studies they have to
supply their full registration, while the PhD candidates in particular are
requested to submit a certificate indicating their full registration to PhD
level along with the assignment of the Three Member Committee and their title
for the thesis. They need as well to submit to the I.K.Y. a certificate stating
that their first degree or their postgraduate degree is recognized as equivalent
by the Greek state. The Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Informative
Centre (D.O.A.T.A.P. – Hellenic NARIC) is to be contacted for advice. b)
For postdoctoral studies and further education (in the Greek Language,
Literature, Philosophy and Art),
a Greek academic or a research centre has agreed to supervise
his/her research studies.
Candidates (and not the academic supervisor accepting them at the 4.
Candidate
holders who have been selected to follow a PhD programme and by the start date
of their scholarship have already been awarded their PhD degree may use this
scholarship for postdoctoral studies. The duration and financial support will be
those of the postdoctoral category. 5.
Scholarship
holders are entitled to work with remuneration, while they are on a
scholarship grant, provided that the work does not interfere with their
studies. The third-country nationals are only permitted to work part-time, with
regard to provisions of the legislation
concerned.
Beneficiaries are expected to leave the country once the specific purpose
of their stay is fulfilled. 6.
The I.K.Y. is fully entitled to immediately end the scholarship in the event
scholarship holders: a)
Have
made a false or incomplete statement on their application file. b)
Suffer
from a dangerous disease for the public health. c)
Are in receipt of a scholarship from another source in this same period. d)
Do not comply with the terms and conditions of the scholarship. e)
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
or in their major field of studies).
f) Leave J.
OBLIGATIONS OF THE SCHOLARS
1) During their studies
scholars have to submit to the I.K.Y. the following documents: i.
-
A certificate of having successfully completed the examination (level A1 at
least) in the modern Greek language (prior to the end of
the first year of the scholarship). This is a prerequisite for the
categories a. and d.
- A Certificate of attainment (proficiency) in Modern Greek Language
(prior to the end of the first year of the scholarship) applicable only for the
beneficiaries of the a. category of scholarships who are following Master
courses or PhD studies in the Greek language, unless otherwise provided
by the relevant University Department. ii.
A
progress report on their studies signed by their supervisor (at the end of
each semester). iii.
An annual transcript result (applicable for Master’s students) issued by the
relevant University Department or an annual progress report (applicable
for the PhD students) signed by the three members of the supervisory committee.
All the above-mentioned documents along with a request form are to
be submitted by the scholars, which are absolutely necessary for the renewal of
their scholarship. Otherwise, the I.K.Y. has the right to proceed to the
interruption of the scholarship. iv.
Scholarship holders may spend a short period of time outside 2)
At the end of their programme of studies, scholars must submit to the I.K.Y. a
certified copy of the academic degree they have obtained, if any, as well as a
copy of their Master’s dissertation or a copy of their PhD thesis (a.
scholarship category). Scholarship holders of the categories (b), (c), (d) and
(e) must submit a detailed final report signed by their supervisor. The
terms and conditions of the scholarship are mentioned in detail in the relevant
contract in two copies, which shall enter into force after its signature, by the
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