Hungarian Language and Cultural Studies Programme (cross-semester)

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Based on the 241/2016. (VIII.16.) Government Regulation and the 4/2019. (III. 13.) Order of the Organizational and Operational Rules of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFA) of Hungary, within the Balassi Scholarship Programme the Ministry announces application in the academic year of 2022 for the HUNGARIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL STUDIES PROGRAMME with Marton Aron Scholarship for individuals of Hungarian descent living mainly in the Southern Hemisphere’s Diaspora outside the Carpathian Basin who wish to strengthen their language knowledge and cultural identity.

Deadline

Deadline of applications: 13 October 2021, 24.00 (UTC+1)

The call of application

The call for application is published at:
https://balassischolarship.kormany.hu

Steps of application:

1. Click the field „Fill in application form”
2. Fill in the application form and upload the necessary documents:
   • signed, printed statement (format: .pdf) [mandatory],
   • CV (format: .doc, .docx) [mandatory],
   • an approx. 300-word essay on why you would like to study in Hungary (format: .doc, .docx) [mandatory],
   • copy of non-Hungarian passport or travel documents of recognition by Hungary (format: .pdf) [mandatory], ,
   • copy of transcripts and diplomas containing academic achievements (format: .pdf) [mandatory],
   • reference letter from a volunteer organization (eg. scouts, school, foundation, church, etc.) or a recognized individual (format: .pdf) [recommended]
3. Finish and submit the application

Please note the following during the application:

• we recommend using Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari browsers
• you can save the unfinished application after filling in the form, then later (but during the application period) you can continue to upload the documents or make a correction (using the data received by email)
• please make sure to upload all the necessary documents by the application deadline
• please pay attention to the emails you receive to your provided email address because any information regarding the application and application results will be sent to the applicants via email, by the specified date