The Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science and Culture awards annually a number of scholarships for studies in Icelandic as a second language at the University of Iceland, Reykjavík. The scholarship program is administrated by the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies. Approximately 15 scholarships are available for the period from September 1st 2014 to April 30th 2015. The scholarships are intended for students of modern Icelandic. Students who have completed at least one or two academic years of university study and with some prior knowledge of Icelandic or other Nordic language will be given priority. Preference will, as a rule, be given to a candidate under 35 years of age.
Study Subject:
Scholarships are intended for Icelandic Studies. Subjects covered include morphology, syntax and phonetics of modern Icelandic. The students read both old and modern literature and learn about the history of Iceland from settlement to modern times. Additionally, students are introduced to translations.
Eligibility:
The scholarships are intended for students of language and literature. Students who have completed at least one or two academic years of university study and with some prior knowledge of Icelandic or other Nordic language will be given priority. Preference will, as a rule, be given to a candidate under 35 years of age.
Nationals of the following countries are eligible:
The students of Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faeroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States of America.
Scholarship Value:
The scholarship covers registration fees at the University and a monthly stipend of approximately ISK 130.000 – that should cover room and board for one person, payable at the beginning of each month, September to April. A room will be available for rent in one of the University dormitory.
How to Apply?
Students from above mentioned countries, with exception of students from USA and Canada, can apply directly to the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies, igurður Nordal Office, Box 1220, 121 Reykjavík, Iceland. Application must be made on a special application form:
Application should include the following documents (in English, Icelandic or other Scandinavian languages):
- CV
- university transcripts/copies of diplomas
- two letters of recommendation
- language certificate
The applications must reach the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies by February 1, 2014. A special committee in Iceland evaluates the applications and its decision will be announced to the candidates by March 2014.
If a scholarship recipient wishes to extend the scholarship for an additional year he/she has to apply to the Institute before February 1. No one will be granted a scholarship for more than three times.
Please notice that for the application to be valid and complete, applicants also need to apply to the University of Iceland before February 1, 2014.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2014.
For further information: Icelandic Government Scholarships
