CTU GRANTS FOR STUDY ABROAD

Rules for Awarding Scholarships for

• • I. CTU students studying at foreign universities – double/joint degree
  • II. CTU students studying at foreign universities – ERASMUS
  • III. to foreign students in master’s degree programs

I. Rules for awarding contributions from the CTU fund for students going to study abroad (double/joint degree) or for other activities in the interest of CTU

Preamble
To support student mobility, the rector of CTU in Prague announces the establishment of a special-purpose fund for students going to study abroad (double degree, or obtaining a degree under dual supervision) and students going abroad for other activities in the interest of CTU (among others as part of the Athens program) .

The long-term scholarship is intended for students of the Czech Technical University in Prague who are going to study a master’s degree program abroad. The scholarship can be used for the second year of study in a Double- and Joint-Degree study program.

A one-time scholarship to support student mobility is intended for students of the Czech Technical University in Prague who represent CTU in international professional student competitions and sports competitions, or actively participate in international professional conferences. The contribution can be used to cover the costs of transport and accommodation of the student abroad.

Procedure for making contributions

1. The scholarship is awarded in accordance with Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on universities, it is paid from the scholarship fund and according to § 91, paragraph (3) letter (b) of the said Act and may be paid from the subsidy.
2. A long-term scholarship is usually awarded to an individual for a period of 1 to 2 semesters (only for the second year of study in a study program (Double- and Joint-Degree type).
3. The long-term scholarship covers the costs of a study stay up to 12,000 CZK/month. The scholarship is paid from the following three sources: the development project of the Ministry of Education and Culture – through the rector’s office (4,000 CZK/month), the scholarship fund of the CTU rector’s office (4,000 CZK/month), the scholarship fund of the relevant faculty (4,000 CZK/month).
4. The amount of the one-time scholarship is a maximum of 80% of the total expected costs, a maximum of CZK 18,000 per event. At least 20% of the total expected costs must be paid from other sources (faculty, grant, sponsor, own resources).
5. A full-time study student at CTU can apply for a scholarship. The head teacher of the group submits the application on behalf of the group of students.
6. The application is submitted on a form that contains information about the applicant, the purpose and justification of the application, the foreign contact and the estimated total costs. The application is submitted through the faculty’s department of foreign relations and contains a statement from the vice dean for academic affairs or the vice dean for foreign relations.
7. The vice-rector decides on the grant of the scholarship based on the recommendation of the committee of vice-deans for foreign relations.
8. Applications for one-off scholarships to the Department of International Relations of RČVUT can be submitted on an ongoing basis.
9. The decision on the contribution contains the amount provided and the conditions of its use.
10. After the end of the trip abroad, the student is obliged to draw up a travel report.
11. A student can apply for a scholarship once per academic year.

II. Rules for providing scholarships for CTU students going to study abroad under the ERASMUS program, or similar European programs

Preamble
To support student mobility, the rector of CTU in Prague announces the establishment of a special-purpose fund for students going to study abroad under the ERASMUS program, or similar European programs.
Financial resources set aside to support student mobility are intended for students of the Czech Technical University in Prague who go on long-term study stays within the framework of the ERASMUS program, or similar European programs.

Procedure for making contributions

1. The scholarship is awarded in accordance with Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on universities, it is paid from the scholarship fund and according to § 91, paragraph (3) letter (b) of the said Act may be paid from the subsidy.
2. The application is replaced by a financial agreement drawn up with the student before his/her departure abroad at the RČVUT University of Applied Sciences and signed by the bursar. The student is obliged to comply with the conditions set out in it.
3. The vice-rector decides on the grant of the allowance based on the recommendation of the committee of vice-deans for foreign relations
4. The grant decision states the amount provided. The terms of its use are part of the financial agreement.

III. Rules for awarding scholarships to foreign students in master’s degree programs

Preamble
To support student mobility, the rector of the Czech Technical University in Prague announces the establishment of a scholarship for foreign students coming to study master’s degree programs. The scholarship is intended for foreign students who will be interested in studying a master’s degree program at CTU and demonstrate their qualities that entitle them to receive the said scholarship

Procedure for making contributions

1. The scholarship is awarded in accordance with Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on universities, § 91, paragraph (3) letter (b) of the said Act.
2. The scholarship is a contribution to cover the costs of a stay in the Czech Republic up to 10,000 CZK per month. The scholarship fund at the R CTU and the scholarship fund of the relevant faculty or component participate equally in the payment of the scholarship.
3. The scholarship is usually awarded to an individual for a period of 1 to 2 semesters. In the case of excellent academic results, it can be extended up to a period corresponding to the standard length of a master’s degree.
4. A student who receives a CTU scholarship is subject to the study and examination regulations for studying in master’s degree programs. He is registered as a foreign student at the relevant faculty.
5. Foreign students apply for CTU scholarships (does not apply to students of Erasmus programs and students arriving under bilateral agreements) on an ongoing basis to the Department of Foreign Relations of the R CTU after the approval of the faculty and through the faculty departments of the ZS. The application is submitted on a form available on the website of R CTU.
6. The vice-rector decides on the grant of the scholarship based on the recommendation of the committee of vice-deans for foreign relations.
7. If the foreign student fulfills all the prescribed credits of the 1st year of the master’s study program in the recommended time schedule, he can apply for an extension of the scholarship. If he does not fulfill the prescribed credits for the 1st year of master’s studies, he will lose the right to an extension
8. Entitlement to a scholarship may expire during the course of studies after the first semester, if the student does not fulfill the study obligations given by the study and examination regulations