International Country Specific Scholarships

Subjects of Study / Minimum eligibility requirements

Category 'A'

Three scholarships of six months' duration each to pursue the Corso Supedore (Level V) of Italian language at the University of Foreigners, Perugia.

Eligibility

1. Graduate or equivalent degree from a recognized University.
   
   
2. Good knowledge of Italian
   
   
3. Possession of diploma of Level IV from the University of Foreigners, Perugia.
   
   
4. Age not to exceed 45 years.

Category 'B'

Fourteen scholarships of three months' duration each to pursue Corso Medio
(Level III & IV) course of Italian Language at University of Foreigners, Perugia.

Category 'C'

Four scholarships of one month's duration each to pursue Corso Straordinario of Italian Language at the University of Foreigners, Perugia.

Eligibility for Category B and C

1. Graduate or equivalent degree from a recognized University
   
   
2. Good knowledge of Italian
   
   
3. Proof of knowledge of Italian language mandatory (like a diploma or certificate).
   
   
4. Age not to exceed 45 years.

Scholarship Amount

Selected candidates will get an amount of 1,200,000 Lire per month as scholarship amount. The above mentioned amount is inclusive of stay in Italy as well as the course fee which is reduced to 50% for all scholarships holders.
No international travel cost to and from Italy or local travel cost while in Italy for any Category of the above Scholarships will be paid either by the Government of Italy or by the Government of India. Therefore an undertaking to the effect (as in Annexure-II) that the international travel cost to and fro Italy and local passage while in Italy (if any) will be borne by the candidates or his/her employers/sponsors should also be submitted alongwith application.

Application Procedure

Application in prescribed format with attested copies of testimonials, photograph, programme of study/research, fitness certificate, two letters of introduction from Indian academic authorities and other documents may be submitted or plain paper. Employed persons are required to send their applications through their employer.

Contact Address

Section Officer,
ES.5 Section,
Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Department of Education,
A.1/w.3 Curzon Road Barracks,
K.G. Marg. New Delhi 110001.