[Unicum] Call for scholarship applications, Balassi Summer University,(Hungarian language - Hungarian studies)

Call for scholarship applications
Balassi Summer University
(Hungarian language – Hungarian studies)

The Balassi Institute invites applications for a Hungarian State scholarship
for the

BALASSI SUMMER UNIVERSITY PROGRAM

The scholarship is intended for individuals of Hungarian descent living
outside of Hungary (specifically: North-America, South-America, Australia,
New Zealand), who wish to improve their command of Hungarian language and
cultural identity.

The goal of the scholarship is to improve the Hungarian language skills and
cultural knowledge of young people of Hungarian descent who are citizens and
residents of other countries. The four-week long course takes place at the
Balassi Institute in Budapest.

Young people of Hungarian descent, who are 18 years old or older, and who
are not eligible for other scholarships announced by the Hungarian
Scholarship Board for Summer Universities, are invited to apply.

Volunteer work, references from their University, and any other activities
related to the Hungarian culture are taken into consideration in the
selection of the applicants.
Description of the program:
During the four-week long program the students attend 100 Hungarian language
classes, and they can participate in Hungarian studies lectures and
extramural activities. Outside of class they will visit museums and will
have various programs where they can gain experience regarding the Hungarian
culture. At the end of the program they will take an oral and a written
exam.

For those students who wish to apply for credits at their Universities, the
Balassi Institute provides detailed course descriptions.

Class attendance is compulsory. Should a participant miss classes without
cause, or violate the Institute's Study and Exam rules or Disciplinary
Guidelines, the individual will lose the right to continue in the program
and the right to reside in the Institute's residence. The individual will
have to pay back the scholarship received up to that date.


Program duration: 4 weeks (5 August, 2013 – 30 August, 2013)

The scholarship includes:

- Tuition fee
- Course materials
- Student residence (2-3 persons per room)
- Three meals a day
- Pass for public transportation
- Attending the cultural programs in the afternoons
- Attending the excursion

(http://www.scholarship.hu/Englishsite/Fsummercourses/tabid/192/language/en-
US/Default.aspx),


Maximum number of scholarships that can be awarded: 10

Deadline for electronic application: 19 April, 2013.


The applications will be evaluated by April 26, 2013, and applicants will be
notified about the results within 3 days after that. Decisions about the
applications are made by the Board. All decisions are binding.

The Balassi Institute will not consider applications that are submitted
after the deadline and/or are incorrect or incomplete, or illegible.

All applications are to be submitted electronically.

As the first step, please register on https://sao.bbi.hu/login/registration
Second step - fill in the online Summer University application form:
https://sao.bbi.hu/palyazatok/lista/nyari-egyetem-tengerentuli-palyazat-summ
er-university-2013


We accept only electronic applications.

Documents to be uploaded:

- Handwritten résumé (.pdf)
- An essay of about 200 words about why you would like to study in
Hungary and how will you use the knowledge in your home country you will
gain here (.doc)
- Copy of your passport (.pdf)
- Reference letter from a volunteer organization or a recognized
individual in .pdf format (not mandatory, but recommended)

The applicant must cover the following expenses:

• Travel to and from Hungary
• Visa fee
• 2000 HUF for the entrance card and for the college (to be paid at
enrollment)
• The fee of Health Insurance (the student has to cover the expenses
of any medical treatment that might be necessary during his/her stay; as
well as the student must arrange his/her Health Insurance)

For more information please get in contact with Bernadett Budavari at the
Balassi Institute, in the Hungarian Language Department.

Address: Budapest, I. kerület, Somlói út 51. room 234.
Telephone: +36-1-381-5146
E-mail: bernadett.budavari@bbi.hu
For more information: www.balassi-intezet.hu We accept applications in
English as well.
All Hungarian speakers should fill in the form in Hungarian. Use the English
form only in case you do not speak Hungarian.


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