Deadline: 1 December 2015
The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies is inviting applicants for Icelandic Government Scholarships available for the period from September 1st 2015 to April 30th 2016. Approximately 15 scholarships will be awarded for students of modern Icelandic. Icelandic as a second language is comprised of both theoretical and practical fields of study.
Eligible Countries: 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.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship covers
- registration fees at the University and
- a monthly stipend of approximately ISK 130.000 .
Eligibility Criteria
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.
How to Apply
- Students from above mentioned countries, with exception of students from USA and Canada can apply directly to the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies.
- Application should include the following documents (in English, Icelandic or other Scandinavian languages):
- CV
- university transcripts/copies of diplomas
- two letters of recommendation
- language certificate
For more information, please visit Icelandic Government Scholarship.