Within the framework of their educational blocks, the individual organizing schools offer Czech language courses at various levels of proficiency, selective seminars focused on the Czech literature, culture and history, leisure activities including theater, music and dance performances, excursions, sightseeing tours, etc. 

The courses are designed for foreign students, specialists (teachers, translators, interpreters) and academics in the field of Czech studies and Slavonic studies who are over 18 years old. However, they are open to all those interested in the Czech language, literature, history, and culture.
 

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Who can apply for an SSSS scholarship in 2024?

In 2024, applicants (who are at least 18 years old) from the following countries and territories can apply for an SSSS scholarship:

Albania, Austria, Belgium – Flemish Community, Belgium – French Community, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada (Alberta), China, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mongolia, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the USA and Vietnam.

The scholarships are only granted to candidates nominated by the appropriate authorities of the partner countries or by other authorized nominating agencies, e.g. the Embassies of the Czech Republic abroad and other partner institutions (see below).

The scholarship includes:

• Accommodation and meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Enrollment and tuition
• Trips and excursions
• Some Summer Schools may provide public transport tickets
   

The scholarship does not include:

• International transport costs
• Insurance costs
• Visa processing costs
  
   

The following Czech universities organize courses in 2024 for those interested from Switzerland:

• Prague: Charles University, Faculty of Arts (July 18 - August 15, 2024)
  - 1 scholarship place
• Brno: Masaryk University, Faculty of Arts (July 20 - August 17, 2024)
  - 1 scholarship place
   

Detailed information, including the application form, can be found on the website of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic

The application needs to be accompanied by a CV written in Czech or English. The institution receiving the application may also require other documents (e.g. a letter of motivation, language certificate(s) etc.).

The application also includes a statement that the candidate can participate in the entire duration of the SSSS course.

The application forms with the attachments must be delivered by March 20, 2024, to the  Czech Embassy in Bern, Muristrasse 53, Postfach 1304, 3000 Bern 16.

Successful candidates will be contacted directly by the organizer of the respective Summer School.

Health insurance

Health insurance is NOT included in the scholarship. It is strongly recommended that successful candidates arrange their travel health insurance for their entire stay in the Czech Republic. More information can be provided by the Czech Embassy in the candidate's country of stay or origin.

Participation in SSSS as a self-payer

Anyone ready to cover the relevant expenses can also apply for admission to the Summer School of Slavonic Studies as a self-paying participant. Information for self-payers on how to register for the course of their choice is available on the websites of individual organizing schools.