Who can receive a scholarship for continuing education?
A scholarship for continuing education can be received by a person who:- is registered as an unemployed person in the Poviat Labour Office and
- does not have any vocational qualifications and
- started further education in the following schools within 12 months after registration:
- in a secondary school for adults (a public or non-public school with the public school accreditation) or
- at a university where they attend a part-time course (evening or extramural one).
How long can you receive the scholarship for continuing education?
The grant can be received for 12 months after you have started your education.Note! A starost can decide to continue payment of your grant until you complete the course in line with the curriculum.
The grant value is 100% of the unemployment benefit.
Note! You can continue your grant if you commenced employment, but the benefit will be reduced to 20% of the unemployment benefit.
What should you do to obtain the grant for further education?
A person interested in receiving the grant should file an application in the Poviat Labour Office where they are registered.Note! To receive the scholarship, you should submit a certificate issued by the school to the Labour Office or prepare your own statement of starting or continuing your education.