The 2017 Antall József Summer School in Hungary

Are you interested in the Visegrad Cooperation and Central Europe in general? 

Do not miss the chance to participate in this year's Antall József Summer School.

The Antall József Summer School was launched in 2013 with the aim of strengthening the Visegrad Cooperation and rendering it more visible also in the field of education. Each year, 50 students, who are selected upon criteria such as motivation, degree of interest taken in the V4, as well as professional and educational background, are admitted into the two-week educational programme organised by  the Antall József Knowledge Centre. The 2017 Antall József Summer School will examine the position of the Visegrad Countries within the European Union, commemorating historic milestones such as the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome, the 25th of the Treaty of Maastricht, and the 10th of the Treaty of Lisbon. Therefore, the opening roundtable discussion will feature prominent people involved with the EU accession negotiation of the V4 countries in order to make sure that the thirteen years that have passed since the accession are appropriately assessed.

Invited speakers of the roundtable include Danuta Hübner, Former Minister for European Affairs of the Republic of Poland, Ján Figel, Former Chief Negotiator of the Slovak Republic for Negotiations on the Accession of Slovakia to the EU, Pavel Telicka, Former Chief Negotiator for the Accession of the Czech Republic to the EU, and Enikő Győri, Former Adviser on EU Affairs of the Hungarian National Assembly, as the moderator. In addition, community-building activities are an integral part of this year’s programme and the creation of an AJSS Alumni Society is an additional important aspect in 2017, as the Summer School was launched exactly five years ago. APPLICATION will be open between 1 February 2017 - 31 March 2017. For further information, please visit ajsummerschool.com


What will you do in the summer? Application to AJSS 2017 is open! Register now:

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ARTOOL MARKET - art for intercultural dialogue

Seminar / Conference13-19 March 2017 | Palermo, Italy

The international seminar “Artool Market” has the main aim of developing the skills of European organizations and informal groups in facilitating processes of prevention of discrimination, intercultural dialogue and cohesive societies.

The international seminar “Artool Market” has the main aim of developing the skills of European organizations and informal groups facilitating processes of prevention of discrimination, intercultural dialogue and cohesive societies, with the creation of resources and space for cooperation available for other organizations all over Europe.

Specific objectives:
• To share perspectives on migration phenomenon depending on different European contexts and diverse way of valorizing it as an oppurtunity of developing within the diversity
• to develop the quality and variety of tools and methodologies based on art in the field of intercultural dialogue, anti – discrimination, inclusion of migrants and peacebuilding processes, fostering the competences of youth organizations and informal groups in creating and using them
• to create a network of organizations that will cooperate in a long term prospective on this topic becoming a resource for the other organizations all over Europe.

This international activity will be held from 13 to 19 of March 2017 and is targeted to 20 youth workers, trainers, staff members working with migrants and/or having a migrant background. The international meeting has been thought as market of tools and open workshops facilitated by experts, trainers and youth workers experienced in migration, intercultural dialogue, discrimination, racism, able to use art as a facilitation process.
The main output of this meeting will be represented by an online video toolkit with clear descriptions which will provide more insights on how to use the shared tools and methodologies and will enrich a Museum of Migration and Human Rights in a confiscated property to Mafia given to CEIPES in Palermo and its online collection, being at disposal of all organizations around Europe. The video toolkit will consist of educational videos of the tools shared during the Artool Market, spoken language will be English. Each organization will be filmed giving a very detailed version on the objectives, activities, target groups and tips of the tool.

FOLLOW – UP
It will be requested to the partners to use the toolkit where they will consider more needed (schools, migrant centres, university, municipalities, etc…) and to deliver at least one workshop or other type of local actions with migrants in their communities. 
It will be asked the cooperation of the partner organizations to translate the toolkit to two or more languages, in order to be more accessible at local level.

This Seminar is the first phase of a long-term project: Mandala – meeting is an art, which will realize a second activity involving migrants who will deliver workshops in local schools in the province of Palermo.

As established by Council of Europe, the age limit to participate in the project is 30 (there will be space for 5 people over 30 years old). The gender balance will be ensured by trying to select an equal number of female and male participants.

How to apply:
Fill in the application form at the following address: https://goo.gl/forms/OrkuSIL7H4WZKFi43. There are no confirmed sending organizations for this project that you can refer to, to apply you need to be part of an organization of your own.

Armenia, Georgia, Russian Federation, Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries Austria, Belgium - DE, Belgium - FL, Belgium - FR, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Western Balkan countries Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, KOSOVO * UN RESOLUTION, Montenegro, Serbia, 

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https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/artool-market-art-for-intercultural-dialogue.6211/

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STIPENDIUM HUNGARICUM SCHOLARSHIP FOR BACHELOR, MASTER AND DOCTORAL STUDIES 2017-18

HEC invites applications from Pakistani/AJ&K nationals for the Stipendium Hungarian Scholarship Programme 2017-18, under bilateral Higher Education and Scientific Exchange Programme between the Hungarian Government and Higher Education Commission (HEC), Government of Pakistan.  All awards will be made on the basis of the academic merit, quality of the research proposal, potential of the candidate, likely impact of the work on the development of Pakistan. The Programme is managed by the Higher Education Commission, Islamabad and the Tempus Public Foundation, Hungary.


SCHOLARSHIP TYPES:

Stipendium Hungaricum scholarships are available for Pakistani students fulfilling the basic eligibility criteria in specified disciplines and other requirements of Hungarian universities under following programs:

Bachelor Degree (04 years degree programme after 12 years education)
Master Degree (02 years degree programme after 16 years education)
PhD Degree (03 years doctoral degree (PhD) after 18 years education)
- See more at:
http://hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/lao/shsp/Pages/default.aspx​
- See more at: http://hec.gov.pk/english/HECAnnouncements/Pages/shsp.aspx#sthash.xeNTdlw2.dpuf

SCOPE AND PRIORITIZED AREAS OF STUDY IN UNDERGRADUATE, MASTERS AND DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMME:​

S. No.	Degree Programme	Major Disciplines identified in MOU and approved PC-1	Specific Disciplines divided against each degree programme
i.	Undergraduate / Bachelors Studies (BA/BSc.)	Agriculture and Veterinary	Agri. Engineering, Agri. Business, Agri. Machinery, Food Engineering. Environmental Engineering DVM
​	​	Technical & Engineering.	Technical Management; Business Administration & Management Industrial Product Design Engineering Civil Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering. Electrical Engineering. Bio Engineering Chemical Engineering. Computer Science & Engineering Physical Education & Training;
​	​	Natural Sciences	Bio Sciences, Nursing & Patient Care, Earth Sciences Business Informatics Public Health Food Engineering Environmental Engineering. Wildlife Conservation and Management
ii.	Graduate / Masters studies (MSc./MA)	Technology	Biotechnology, Food Technology
​	​	Engineering	Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering). Rural Development Engineering.
​	​	Economics	Economics
​	​	Archaeology	Archaeology
​	​	Natural Sciences	Bio Sciences Earth Sciences (Hydrobiology-Water Quality Management) Environmental Engineering. Food Safety Engineering.
iii.	Doctoral / PhD studies	Specified field of interest (In English language)	Artificial Intelligence Internet of things Power Engineering. Safety & Security Sciences, Transportation Engineering. Bio Sciences Pharmaceutical Sciences Environmental Sciences / Climate Change Food Sciences Public Administration Sciences

Financial Coverage & Benefits:

• Tuition-free education: exemption from the payment of tuition fee

• Monthly stipend:

        a. Bachelor and Masters Scholarships: monthly HUF 40,460/- (cca EUR 130) contribution to the living expenses, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies

       b. Doctoral level: according to the current Hungarian legislation, monthly HUF 140,000/-(cca EUR 450) at present - for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies.

• Accommodation: Dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40,000/- to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period.

• Medical insurance:

       Health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act No. 80 of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance.

• Economy Class Return Airfare

To be borne by Higher Education Commission, Islamabad. Maximum one way airfare to maximum PKR 75,000/- or as per actual whichever is lesser (at the time of final selection/ departure to Hungary and also return airfare to Pakistan maximum PKR 75,000/- immediately after successful completion of degree)

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS AND HOST INSTITUTIONS

Applicants are eligible to apply for those scholarship types and specified study fields as defined above by HEC and that are also determined in the educational cooperation programmes in effect between Hungary and the Sending Partner i.e. Higher Education Commission of Pakistan

INFORMATION ABOUT ROGRAMS AND FIELD OF STUDY

​Please visit the following websites for more information about the all degree programs and fields of study.

http://www.tka.hu/international-programmes/3554/sending-partners-and-supported-study-fields

However, applicants are instructed to apply only against specific degree programmes mentioned above and in specified field of priority areas / disciplines defined by HEC as stated above against each degree programme.

      Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant must be a citizen of Pakistan/AJ&K.

Must be between the age of 18-22 years for undergraduate programmes, for which they are applying for admission and the age should not exceed from 35 for candidates who are applying for postgraduate Master (18 years) & PhD programs on 05th March 2017.

The applicant must have completed HSSC/Intermediate or equivalent for application in 04 year Bachelor (Undergraduate Program)

The applicant must have completed 16 years Bachelors/or equivalent Degree for application in postgraduate Master's (18 Years) and

The applicant must have completed 18 years Degree/or equivalent for application in PhD Program.

The applicant must fill all the fields of the Hungary Application Form and HEC application form and no column or field should be left unfilled.

Certificates/Transcript/Degrees to be attached must be attested by the attesting authorities such as IBCC and HEC. Equivalence of O & A level from IBCC is mandatory.

Candidates have to make sure that all technical/engineering/professional programmes they are seeking admission, must be accredited by the respective Councils/Governing Bodies such as PEC, PMDC etc.

IELTS/TOEFL scores as required, where applicable.

All applicants must submit medical certificate of satisfactory health condition (issued not earlier than 1 month, a written certificate from a physician to prove that the applicant does not have the following illnesses: AIDS, Hepatitis A, B, C or any other epidemic conditions)

In case of final selection, applicants will have to submit a bond on legal paper to HEC that he/she will not change discipline after final award of scholarship, and immediately after completion of his/her degree, he/she will return back to Pakistan to serve the country for a period as prescribed by the HEC. In case of failure to do so, HEC reserves the right to recover from candidate or his/her guarantor, a penalty amount as prescribed/decided by the HEC.

Applicants must fulfill all other requirements set by host Hungarian university/Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

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NON-ELIGIBILITY (INELIGIBILITY):

​Applications will not be considered in following cases:    

• Hungarian citizens (including those with dual citizenships)
• Former Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holders, who are re-applying for studies in the same cycle of education (e.g. bachelor, master, doctoral)
• Applications misrepresenting any information, even if the misrepresentation is pointed out after the scholarship is awarded.

How to Apply:

THE ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM OPENS IN MID JANUARY 2017. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING   THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE: 05th MARCH 2017.

IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE APPLYING TO ANY PROGRAM:

It is the sole responsibility of student(s) applying for any professional degree (viz. Medical, Engineering, Agriculture etc.) to first get confirmed its accreditation from the respective Councils i.e. Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC), Agriculture Council, & Nursing Council etc.

Further, applicant who failed to submit online application form through both websites (HEC and Hungary) will not be considered for further processing.

Apply Online:

Step.1. HEC Online Application:

1. Apply online at HEC website: http://eportal.hec.gov.pk/loa. After registering and filling your profile, please select "Learning Opportunities Abroad" under "Scholarship and Grant" menu in left hand side panel of the online portal. After submission of the application, get its printed copy to be signed & stamped by employer (if employed, otherwise not). Attach deposit slip of Rs. 300/- (in original) through HEC online Account No. 17427900133401 in HBL, Shalimar Recording Company Branch, H-9, Islamabad (no other documents to be attached with HEC application form except a deposit slip). All payments are to be made to HEC through HBL online facility. This facility is available in all branches of Habib Bank Ltd (HBL), Pakistan.

Step. 2. Tempus Public Foundation Online Application:

1. All applications shall be submitted through the online application system of Tempus Public Foundation. After registration, the applicants are able to access the application surface and upload the required documents. Please note that no applications will be accepted without the online submission and after the deadline. After applying online get its printed copies (01 set) and attach all requisite documents. To apply online please visit:
   
   http://www.tka.hu/international-programmes/2966/stipendium-hungaricum/
2. All of the following documents are compulsory and need to be submitted to the online application by all applicants until 5th March 2017. Applicants have to make sure to submit the following documents, along with hard copies of HEC Online application form with deposit slip and Hungarian Online application form:

Application Documents	Detailed Requirements
Online application form	-  Applicants must fill out both HEC and Hungarian application forms available on the websites -  applicants must fill out and save all requested information on the online application form in English language -  a recent photo of the applicant (taken not earlier than 2 months before the submission of the application must also be uploaded
Motivation Letter	-  minimum 1 page, typed with Times New Roman 12 point font size letters -  written in the language of the selected study programme or in Hungarian
Proof of language proficiency and their translations in the language of the selected study programme or in Hungarian	-  scanned copy of the original proof of language proficiency, with a minimum level determined by the Host Institution AND their translations -  in case the student has completed his/her previous level of studies in the language of the selected study programme, a proof can be uploaded about the fact that the language of education was the same as the language of the study programme that the applicants is now applying for -  translations only have to be attached if the copy of the original document is not in the language of the selected study programme or in Hungarian
School certificates and their translations in the language of the selected study programme or in Hungarian	-  bachelor level full time programmes: scanned copy of the original secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent AND their translations -  master level full time programmes: scanned copy of the original bachelor degree certificate or equivalent AND their translations -  doctoral level: scanned copy of the original master degree certificate or equivalent AND their translations -  translations only have to be attached if the copy of the original document is not in the language of the selected study programme or in English
Transcript of Records and its translation in the language of the selected study programme or in Hungarian	- copy of the original transcript of records regarding all academic semesters or school years completed during previous studies (in the highest level of education that the student have participated in) AND their translations - translations only have to be attached if the copy of the original document is not in the language of the selected study programme or in Hungarian
Medical certificate	-  scanned copy of a medical certificate of satisfactory health condition issued not earlier than 1st December 2016 -  please note that there is no form provided by Tempus Public Foundation for this certificate, it can be any certificates that the particular hospital uses or the particular physician issues -  certificates has to be issued and signed by a physician to prove that the applicant does not have the following illnesses: AIDS, Hepatitis A, B, C or any other epidemic conditions
Copy of passport	- scanned copy of that page of the passport which contains the personal data of the applicant
Statement for Application	- all applicants need to upload the signed and scanned "Statement for Application" document (please see Annex 3 to download the statement form or click here)

Note: All documents that cannot be obtained in the language of the selected study programme or in Hungarian have to be translated and the translations have to be submitted as well as the copy of the original document. 

Additional Documents:

Besides the documents listed above, applicants applying for doctoral level (PhD) need to upload the following documents as well. All of the following documents are compulsory and need to be submitted to the online application surface until 5th March 2017.

Application Documents	Detailed requirements
Research Plan	- minimum 2 pages, typed with Times New Roman 12 point font size letters, written in the language of the selected study programme
Letters of Recommendation	-  two signed Letters of Recommendation from the applicant's former or current academic tutors or supervisors -  the two letters cannot be issued by the same person -  written in the language of the selected study programme or in Hungarian

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c. HEC may conduct test/interviews of initially shortlisted candidates through the subject experts.

d. Incomplete applications or applications received after due date will NOT be accepted. The recommendation of nominating agency i.e. HEC will be final and binding.

e. Candidates must note that once he/she is nominated by HEC or finally selected by Tempus Public Foundation Hungary, any request for change of subject/discipline/study programme made by him/her shall not be entertained in any case (HEC will not issue any NOC for change of discipline). If a candidate withdraws himself/herself from the scholarship after the final award, he/she shall be liable to disciplinary action including ban of one year from applying to any foreign funded/HEC/Government of Pakistan scholarship.

f. All applicants should note that all nominations from Pakistan will be routed through HEC.

g.    Please send one set of Hungarian online application form submitted along-with required documents in Spiral binding and one copy of HEC online application form submitted with deposit slip separately (without spiral binding) on or before, 05th March, 2017 on the address given below at Contact details:

FOR FURTHER QUERIES:

Please visit the below mentioned website for more information.

http://www.tka.hu/international-programmes/3491/frequently-asked-questions

CONTACT DETAILS

The Deputy Director HRD

In-charge Hungarian Scholarship Programme/Learning Opportunities Abroad (LOA)

HRD Division, Higher Education Commission

Sector H-9, Islamabad.

E-mail: loa@hec.gov.pk; 

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Note:     The students applying for programmes in English language shall have an appropriate knowledge of English at a certain level that is defined by the host Hungarian Institution. Only above specified disciplines / field of studies will be considered for award of scholarship. Further, field of studies / Disciplines once selected by any candidate will not be changed before or after award of scholarship. - See more at: http://hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/lao/shsp/Pages/default.aspx#sthash.bhAqaYJB.dpuf


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