Latvia : Latvian Government Study Scholarships for International Students

Each year State Education Development Agency (VIAA) offers Latvian Government scholarships for international students from those countries which have signed an agreement or offer scholarships for Latvian students. The scholarship will provide LVL 350 per month up to 10 months for bachelor and master students and LVL 470 per month up to 11 months for PhD students. Applications will be accepted from students who have successfully completed at least one academic year of studies (at their home HEI or in a Latvian HEI if they already have been studying in Latvia). The scholarship is offered for study at Latvian higher education institutions (HEIs) for 2013/2014 academic year. Application deadline is 1st May 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarship is offered for the courses offered by Latvian universities.
Course Level : The scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate, master and PhD degree.
Scholarship Provider : State Education Development Agency (VIAA)
Scholarship can be taken at : Latvia

Eligibility: Applications will be accepted from students who have successfully completed at least one academic year of studies (at their home HEI or in a Latvian HEI if they already have been studying in Latvia).
- Only citizens from countries which have signed an Agreement or offer scholarships for Latvian students can apply for the Latvian government scholarships.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of Azerbaijan, Greece, Poland, Belgium (Flanders Community and French Community of Belgium), Hungary, Portugal, Bulgaria, Israel, Slovenia, China, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Republic of Korea, Turkey, Cyprus, Lithuania, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Mexico, Uzbekistan, Estonia, Moldova, Vietnam, Finland, Mongolia, France and Peru can apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship Description: In accordance with bilateral agreements on co-operation in education and science, the State Education Development Agency (Valsts izgltbas attstbas aentra – VIAA) offers scholarships to students, researchers and teaching staff of several countries for studies, research and participation in summer schools in Latvian higher education institutions (HEIs) in the 2013/2014 academic year.

Duration of award(s): Scholarships for bachelor and master studies are granted for a time period up to 10 months (for PhD-students – up to 11 months).

What does it cover? The amount of the Latvian scholarship for studies is: for bachelor and master students – LVL 350 per month; for PhD students – LVL 470 per month.

Notification: The list of accepted candidates will be published on the website of VIAA (English version) at the end of June 2013. All candidates will be informed personally about the results by e-mail.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post. The following documents are necessary to apply for the Latvian scholarship for studies:
- Application form:
-Curriculum Vitae (applicants are asked to use the Europass CV form);
-Motivation letter;
-Certified photocopies of diplomas, including diploma supplements (shall be submitted if the candidate has completed previous studies) or a transcript of records (shall be submitted if studies are not finished yet);
-At least one letter of recommendation by academic staff dated not earlier than six months prior to the date of submission of the application;
-A letter of the relevant Latvian HEI confirming the possibility to study in the chosen study program (invitation letter). Please contact the International Relations Department/Unit or Foreign Students Department/Unit of the Latvian HEI directly; List of contact persons in the Latvian HEIs:
-Certificate or other document certifying the language proficiency required for studies;
-Copy of passport or identity card.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline for study and research stays is 1st May 2013.