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Sidan uppdaterad 2020-06-26

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the MFS scholarship you must meet certain criterias.

Eligible study programme at JU

  • You study Global Studies, bachelor or master programmes at HLK!

Criterias

  • You meet the school's criteria to write a thesis/essay on the C/Bachelor or D/Master level.
  • You are a Swedish citizen or have permanent residence permit in Sweden.
  • Nordic students must have been registered in Sweden for at least one year before receiving a MFS scholarship.
  • European students with a right of residence are not eligible to apply for MFS (As for eligibility based on citizenship, etc. according to § 8 of the terms of MFS, work permit is not included. It is only those with Swedish citizenship or a permanent residence permit that is authorized according to that point).
  • You have not started PhD studies.

Additional important aspects

  • You have an interest in working in global engagement in a low and middle income country.
  • You have an idea for a thesis related to development problems and have a specified connection with your subject area.
  • The degree essay/report that is the result of your MFS must be written in English.
  • Minimum length of MFS must be 8 weeks (56 days). Counted from the day you leave Sweden until the day you leave your visiting country.