Finland-Scholarships for Advanced Studies of the Finnish Language at Finnish Universities

Finnish Studies and Research / Scholarships for Advanced Studies of the Finnish Language at Finnish Universities

CIMO offers scholarships for advanced studies of the Finnish language at Finnish universities. The scholarships are meant mainly for degree students of Finnish language and literature at universities outside Finland. Preference is given to applicants who are working on their Master's thesis.

Scholarship may be applied for one academic semester (3-5 months). The monthly allowance is 725 euros (in 2006). No additional allowance for housing is paid. The scholarship holder is also responsible for expenses due to international travel to and from Finland.

How to apply?

Students apply directly to CIMO for the grant. Application deadlines are in April for the autumn semester and in October for the Spring semester. The applicant must establish contact with the host university department before applying. The application should preferably be made in Finnish. It should include the following documents and translations of them (Finnish or English):

• CV
  
• summary of studies
  
• language certificate
  
• confirmation letter from the host department
  
• study plan
  
• two letters of recommendation

• The application form (Word)

Please save the application form in your own computer before filling in your data. The form should be type/word-processed throughout. To move between different fields, use the “Tab” key. Relevant boxes can be ticked by using the “Space” key or the left-hand mouse button. After completing the form, please print and sign it.

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