Call for applications for the Latvian state scholarships 2019/2020 is open

In accordance with bilateral agreements on co-operation in education and science concluded between Latvian government and a few countries Latvia offers scholarships to foreign students, researchers and teaching staff for studies, research and participation in summer schools in Latvian higher education institutions (HEIs) in the 2019/2020 academic year. The Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia has delegated the administration of the Latvian state scholarships to the State Education Development Agency (Valsts izglītības attīstības aģentūra – VIAA).

• Scholarships for Studies (students of bachelor, master and doctoral programmes, 10-11 months)
• Fellowships for Research (academic and research staff of higher education or research institutions, up to 5 months)
• Scholarships for Summer Schools (students and academic staff of foreign higher education institutions)

Call for applications opens on 1st February 2019.

Deadline for application 1st April 2019.

For more information: http://viaa.gov.lv/eng/international_cooperation/scholarships_gov/latvian_scholarships/