WORLD IN SERBIA PROJECT FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023
The Republic of Serbia through the Serbian Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development is offering three (3) scholarship opportunities as part of the ‘‘World in Serbia’’ Programme to St. Lucian nationals desirous of pursuing studies at University of Belgrade, Serbia, for the 2022/2023 academic year.
VALUE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship awarded under the Project includes:
- free Serbian language preparatory courses;
- free education in basic academic and technical in selected studies;
- scholarship monetary award amounting 15,000.00 RSD;
- paid accommodation and meals;
- health insurance;
- free temporary resident visa; and
- free validation of high school/university documents.
The scholarship does not include:
- travel expenses to and from the Republic of Serbia;
- costs of city public transport in the Republic of Serbia; nor
- expenses for textbooks and work materials during studies
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR OBTAINING A SCHOLARSHIP
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicant must meet the following conditions:
- be a St. Lucian national;
- be fluent in the English language; and
- be of age:
- 21 years or younger for undergraduate level studies;
- 25 years or younger for graduate level studies; and
- 35 years or younger for doctoral academic studies.
have the requisite academic qualification for consideration for your intended level of study:
- for academic/vocational studies, the applicant must have an Associated Degree/College qualifications;
- for master studies, the applicant have a bachelor’s degree in an area of study leading/similar to intended area of study;
- for doctoral studies, the applicant must have a master’s degree in an area of study leading/similar to intended area of study.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents along with the “World in Serbia” application form https://www.govt.lc/forms/serbia-application-form2
 application for two study programmes (specify which is your preferred programme and the alternative in accordance with prior qualifications and terms and conditions for enrolment);- curriculum vitae with a motivation letter in English;
- photocopy of the biographical page on your passport;
- certified photocopies of academic certificates, transcripts;
- proof of English (certificate, transcript, confirmation, etc.);
- a medical certificate not older than six months confirming that the candidate does not suffer from any infectious disease; and
- certificate that he/she is HIV negative.
Please note that applicants are required to write an entrance exam for his/her programme(s) of choice. After passing the entrance and admission exam for your programme, you will not be allowed to change your programme of study. For more information on the ‘World in Serbia’ scholarship offer, please read details provided at https://www.govt.lc/publications/serbia-scholarship-offer and visit the following link for the participating institutions of higher education https://www.govt.lc/publications/serbian-higher-education-institutions
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The Human Resource Development (HRD) Unit of The Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training, 4th Flr. Francis Compton Building, Waterfront, Castries, would be grateful to receive the completed application forms no later than Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
If you require any further information, you are kindly asked to contact the HRD Unit at telephone numbers 468-5229/5430 or email hrd@education.gov.lc or hrdeducation.slu@gmail.com, or visit the Unit at the above address.
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