High school / secondary education (or higher)

For foreigners: The candidate has to be a student, lecturer or researcher of foreign higher education and research institution.

For Lithuanians and foreigners of Lithuanian origin: The candidate has to meet all criteria listed below:
• a child, grandchild, great-grandchild of Lithuanians living abroad or a foreigner of the Lithuanian origin (citizens of the Republic of Lithuania who have lived abroad at least three years or citizens of foreign states who have lost the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania shall be regarded as Lithuanians living abroad. A foreigner shall be considered to be a foreigner of Lithuanian descent if at least one of his parents or grandparents is or was Lithuanian and who considers himself Lithuanian);
• an active member of Lithuanian community abroad.

The candidates must provide the copies of the listed documents:

For foreigners:
1. Official original letter from the candidate’s higher education and research institution approving the status of a student, lecturer or researcher. N.B. For students the letter must contain information on the applicant’s current cycle of studies (1st, 2nd or 3rd study cycle), year of studies and expected date of graduation;
2. One recommendation letter filled and signed by a professor or other academic staff, tutor or employer.

For foreigners of Lithuanian origin:
1. One recommendation letter from Lithuanian community abroad;
2. Proof of Lithuanian origin:
• a certificate or other document proving the Lithuanian origin issued by the Lithuanian community of a respective country or other competent authority (an embassy and similar);
• a document issued by a competent foreign authority (a school, municipality, embassy and similar) proving that the person has resided for three years in a foreign country if he/she is an alien.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English, Lithuanian (issued in or officially translated along with verified copies)

English

These courses are not available for holders of higher than C1 level of Lithuanian language and native speakers.

At least 1 reference(s) should be provided.

Please add one recommendation letter to the application form as an attachment using this template form

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

NOTE: If the potential applicant has received Lithuanian state scholarships for consecutive 12 months, he/she is not eligible to apply for any Lithuanian state scholarship for 1.5 year.

Priorities will be given to the applicants who:
• apply for the summer language and culture courses for the first time;
• formally or informally study Lithuanian language, history and culture as a subject at home institution (it must be justified in the application form. Supporting document must be provided).

The application will not be considered if:
• application is submitted after the deadline;
• application form is incomplete or the documentation is missing;
• applicants participate in the courses more than 3 times.