Open contest is announced within the framework of the Program “Tsodnis Kari” from December 2, 2013 to February 28, 2014 to gain scholarships for educational programs in Art in higher education institutions abroad for the academic year 2014-2015.

• be a citizen of Georgia, holder of neutral ID document or a neutral travel document;
• have high academic performance;
• be a winner of various international and national educational events and competitions;
• be admitted to one of the priority higher education institutions of art, bachelor educational program.

Those who wish to apply are required to submit to the Ministry the following documents:

• Application (an application has to contain title of the contest program, as well as information on employment status of the applicant and his/her family members);
• ID card/ neutral ID document or/and neutral travel document;
• CV;
• Copies of general education certificate and a transcript (in case an applicant does not possess the certificate of general education, he/she may submit a document proving completion of general education course or a transcript for the last three grades in case if the previous document is unavailable) certificates;
• Copies of certificates, diplomas and other documents proving active participation and success in relevant activities;
• Two recommendation letters;
• Motivation letter;  
• Amount and destination of the requested sum of money issued by a higher education institution (cost estimation with official translation confirmed by Notary Public); in case of requesting living expenses – a rental contract (with a translation confirmed by Notary Public);
• Admission Letter from a higher education institution abroad (with a translation confirmed by Notary Public);
• Only for music branch: certificate of completion of education institutions of art apart from school-type education institutions (except singing and conductor academic directions).

Preference will be given to the candidates:

• with high participation in creative and artistic;  
• winner of various international and national artistic events and competitions;
• are admitted to one of the priority higher education institutions approved by the “Commission working on the issues of awarding scholarships to the talented and distinguished students and young specialists working in the fields of art” at the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection. Attached see the file:  

b) Eligible candidate for master degree educational programs in art in higher education institutions abroad must:

• be a citizen of Georgia, holder of neutral ID document or a neutral travel document;
• have a Bachelor degree;
• have admission to higher education institution abroad;
• Age limit: up to 35;
• have a high academic performance.

 Those who wish to apply are required to submit to the Ministry the following documents:

• Application (an application has to contain title of the contest program, personal data, education, work experience, amount of money requested);
• ID card/ neutral ID document or/and neutral travel document;
• Resume;
• Copies of diploma, and certificates;
• Two professional recommendation letter;
• Motivation letter;
• Amount and destination of the requested sum of money issued by a higher education institution (cost estimation with official translation confirmed; by Notary Public); in case of requesting living expenses – a rental contract (with a translation confirmed by Notary Public);
• Admission Letter from a higher education institution abroad (with a translation confirmed by Notary Public).

Preference will be given to the candidates:

• with high participation in creative and artistic;
• winner of various international and national artistic events and competitions;
• are admitted to one of the priority higher education institutions approved by the “Commission working on the issues of awarding scholarships to the talented and distinguished students and young specialists working in the fields of art” at the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection.  Attached see the file:    

Eligible candidate for PhD degree educational programs in art in higher education institutions abroad must:

• be a citizen of Georgia, holder of neutral ID document or a neutral travel document;
• have a Bachelor degree;
• have admission to higher education institution abroad;
• have a high academic performance.

 Those who wish to apply are required to submit to the Ministry the following documents:

• Application (an application has to contain title of the contest program, personal data, education, work experience, amount of money requested)
• ID card/ neutral ID document or/and neutral travel document
• CV;
• Copies of diploma, and certificates;
• Reference letter issued by employer;
• Professional and academic recommendation letters;
• Motivation letter;
• Amount and destination of the requested sum of money issued by a higher education institution (cost estimation with official translation confirmed by Notary Public); in case of requesting living expenses – a rental contract (with a translation confirmed by Notary Public);
• Admission Letter from a higher education institution abroad (with a translation confirmed by Notary Public);
• A letter proving gaining of minimum 50% scholarship.

Preference will be given to the candidates:

• with high participation in creative and artistic;
• winner of various international and national artistic events and competitions
• are admitted to one of the priority higher education institutions approved by the “Commission working on the issues of awarding scholarships to the talented and distinguished students and young specialists working in the fields of art” at the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection. Attached see the file:

The contest shall be conducted in two stages: 1. Selection of application. 2. Interview

Distance interview shall be organized upon the request of an applicant.

Note: Those candidates who wish to apply for a scholarship for Master and PhD programs and do not have a diploma for previous academic level are able to submit a document on academic degree awarding with the condition of submitting copy of diploma by the time of signing a contract.

Within the framework of the “Program for the Youth Promotion” for improvement of qualification, eligible young specialists in the fields of art must :

1. be a citizen of Georgia, holder of neutral ID document or a neutral travel document;
2. have a Bachelor degree;
3. have a high academic performance.

 Those who wish to apply are required to submit to the Ministry the following documents:

• Application (an application has to contain title of the contest program, personal data, education, work experience, amount of money requested);
• ID card/ neutral ID document or/and neutral travel document;
• Resume;
• Portfolio (works, performing practice, projects etc);
• Copies of diplomas and certificates;
• Two professional recommendation letters;
• Motivation letter;
• Amount and destination of the requested sum of money (cost estimation with official translation confirmed by Notary Public);
• Admission Letter on a professional qualification program abroad (with a translation confirmed by Notary Public).