07.10.2021
THE EU PROVIDES UP TO BGN 196,000 FOR MORE GRADUATES FROM VULNERABLE GROUPS
Schools, universities and NGOs will be able to apply with projects that encourage young people from vulnerable groups to complete higher education.
The approved proposals will be financed with amounts from BGN 100,000 to BGN 196,000. This is set in the selection criteria for the operation "Support of vulnerable groups for access to higher education" of the operational program "Science and Education for Smart Growth" 2014-2020 which have been published for public discussion, announced the press center of the Ministry of Education and Science.
Project proposals can support students from vulnerable groups to complete their secondary education and continue their studies at a university. Successful integration and adaptation in the academic life of first-year students from vulnerable groups will also be supported.
Among the activities that can be funded are, for example, additional training of students from vulnerable groups in the second stage of high school in order to successfully pass the mandatory and additional state matriculation exams and apply to university. High school students will be provided with a one-time financial aid to cover the costs of application fees, travel and accommodation when taking the exams at the university. Lump sums will be awarded for semester fees and accommodation for the first academic year within the project.
With European funds, mentors can be provided for freshmen from vulnerable groups. They will act as mentors, helping the adaptation and socialization of new students. They will guide them in the academic environment, will support and monitor their participation in the educational process - regular participation in classes during the first year and more.
The draft methodology is also published at the following address: http://opnoir.bg/?go=page&pageId=362 in the section "Procedures / Procedures under public discussion" on the website of the Executive Agency "Education Program".
By 12.10.2021 (inclusive) the interested parties can send proposals and opinions to the Managing Authority to the e-mail address: infosf@mon.bg.
