Within the framework of their educational units, individual organizing schools offer the Czech language courses at various levels of proficiency, selective seminars focused on the Czech literature, culture and history, leisure activities including theater, music and dance performances, excursions, sightseeing tours, etc. 

The courses are designed for foreign students, specialists (teachers, translators, interpreters) and academics in the field of the Czech and Slavonic studies who are over 18 years of age. The courses are, however, open to all those interested in the Czech language, literature, history, and culture.

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Who can apply for an SSSS scholarship in 2023?

Applicants over 18 years of age from the Switzerland. The scholarships can be granted only to candidates who are properly recommended for the award by the Czech Embassy in Bern. The application deadline is March 20, 2023.

The scholarship includes:

• board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and lodging;
• registration and tuition fees;
• trips and excursions organised within the framework of the course curriculum;
• some Summer Schools provide also a public transport pass (cf. please the SSSS information materials below).

The scholarship does not include:

• expenses for international transport;
• insurance costs;
• visa processing costs.

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The following Czech universities organize courses in 2023 for those interested from Switzerland:

• Charles University in Prague (July 20 - August 17, 2023) - 1 scholarship place
• Masaryk University in Brno (July 22 - August 19, 2023) - 1 scholarship place

Detailed information, including the application form, can be found on the website https://www.msmt.cz/mezinarodni-vztahy/letni-skoly-slovanskych-studii-2023

A CV written in Czech or English must be attached to the application as well as a statement by the applicant that he/she can participate in the course activities during the entire period of the respective SSSS course.

The application forms with the attachments must be delivered by March 20, 2023, to the  Czech Embassy in Bern, Muristrasse 53, Postfach 1304, 3000 Bern 16.

Successful candidates will be contacted directly by the organizer of the respective Summer School.

Health insurance

Health insurance is NOT included in the scholarship. Scholarship-holders are strongly advised to arrange for the appropriate health insurance policy covering their travel and entire stay in Czechia.

Participation in SSSS as a self-payer

Those interested can apply for admission to the SSSS courses as self-payers who will cover all the relevant expenses themselves. Information on this option is available on the organizers' websites (cf. the information materials below).