FAQ

What are requirements to participate in the programme ‘Partners 4 Value’?

·   You have to be a student in one of the university partners: Kaunas Collage, Mykolas Romeris University, Vilnius Collage/ University of Applied Science, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius University;

·   To be enrolled in social or humanitarian study programmes;

·   Hold an outstanding/ very good academic results;

·   Your study objectives should go in line with the proposed internship tasks;

·   Strong motivation for professional development/career orientation;

·  Very good English language/ or any other required language command. Knowledge of additional foreign language might be an additional requirement.

How much is the scholarship?

350 -550 € a month, depending on the destination country.

There are some host organisations that might offer to co-sponsor certain expenses ranging from monthly transport ticket to the monthly allowance.

Am I expected to make my travel arrangements and to find an accommodation myself?

Yes. Some receiving organisations provide an advisory logistical note. Depending on your destination country/city you might want also to look for the advisory notes/indications for available accommodation of any other international organisations located in the same country.

Who is funding the project?

This project is funded by the European Social Fund.

Can I participate in the programme even though there is no internship in my study programme?

Yes, you can, however you should seek for the advice beforehand at your university concerning the individual study plan agreement.

What are the selection procedures?

The selection process entails three mutually interdependent stages:

· The first selection stage takes place in an academic institution where university/college commission will pre-select the candidates meeting the eligibility criteria set within the framework of this project;

·  The second selection stage takes place at the UNDP office: the pre-selected students will be invited for 30 minutes motivational interview; 3 candidates’ competing for the internship at the same organisation/company profiles will be submitted to the receiving organisation/company*;

· The final candidate‘s selection will be made by the receiving organisation/company on the basis of the documented file received and any

· Further interviews/telephone conversation, if necessary, the most suitable candidate for theinternship opportunity.

*Students‘from Vilnius University I’st and II’nd stages of pre-selection will be carried out by the University.

How to apply for an internship?

·  From the list of internship notices available chose the one which would match your study programme requirements, your interests, competences acquired and will go best in line with your career prospects; The internship notices are updated monthly on 15 th of every month; Internships positions available are advertised at your university webpage as well as at undp.lt webpage.

·   Please advise the relevant university webpage and fill in the forms required;

· Submit the documents to your university internships coordinator at your university/collage respecting the deadline indicated.

For application procedure, deadlines and contacts double check in your academic institution:

Kaunas Collage;

Mykolas Romeris University;

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University;

Vilnius Collage/ University of Applied Science;

Vilnius University.

What are the documents I have to submit?

·   An  Application Form which you can get at your university/college web page;

·   CV in English, please use the Europass CV template or any other recognised CV format;

·  Motivation letter written in English and addressed to your prioritised receiving organization or company;

·   A copy of certified transcript of your academic records in English.

If you need an assistance/guidance/consultations for preparing the documents requested, please contact your university/college Career Center/Internships Coordinator and check for the trainings available on the CV/Motivation Letter’s writing at your university/college.

Do I need contact a company/ organization offering an internship?

NO. ‘Partners 4 Value’ coordinators are in direct contact with the receiving organisation/company and once you are selected for an internship by the organisation/company you will get the notification from the Project coordinators. If/once you are selected for an internship position you will get direct contacts of your internship supervisor at the receiving organisation and will be in a position to agree among the receiving organisation, your university and yourself the individual Internship Plan.

How long is the internship programme?

The duration of the internship is 3 months and might be longer if there is a mutual interest.

How to write a motivation letter?

The motivation letter should be focused on the applicant’s motivation to perform the internship at the preferred organisation/company and answer the main questions:

·   Motivation on the  Organisation’s/Company’s choice;

·   Why do you think you are the best candidate for this internship position;

·  What is your experience and competences acquired (academic background, work experience, if relevant, voluntary work experience, internship) that makes your candidacy valuable;

·   What are your internship goals/results to be achieved/expectations;

·   How this internship would be beneficial for you and receiving organisation.

For any further questions and help address your university/collage career centres or career consultants:

Kaunas Collage;

Mykolas Romeris University;

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University;

Vilnius Collage/ University of Applied Science;

Vilnius University.

Can I apply for more than one internship placement?

Yes, but please prioritise your choice.

What documents do I need to sort out before I leave for an internship?

It might vary from one high education institution to another, thus better get in touch with an international internship coordinator at your academic institution.

As a general rule a student needs to submit:

·  Tripartite internship agreement signed by all the signatories (receiving organisation-sending university-student);

·   Individual Internship Plan;

·   Financing Agreement signed by the student and the UNDP Lithuania.

What documents do I need to get after my internship?

·    2 original copies of the Internship Certificate;

·    The final internship report to be submitted to your university.

The copies of these documents will serve as the basis for UNDP Lithuania to pay you 20% of the remaining scholarship allowance.

When should I get the scholarship?

80% of the scholarship a student will get before his/her departure as the financial agreement signed. The rest of the scholarship ( 20%), a student receives after finalisation of the internship and submission of the internship report and certificate obtained.

How to prepare for an internship?

·   Make your travel itinerary and book your travel tickets;

·  Get international Health Insurance Card, don’t leave it for the last day as it takes time to  receive it (how to apply for it);

· Find an accommodation before you leave. It is usually better to look for a permanent lodgement once you are in the destination country while before you might want to that look for a temporary solution.

Please consult other international organisations’/companies’ that have internship programmes web pages and look for their advices on accommodation. Get in touch with Lithuanian students studying/performing internship in the same city.

Pack your suitcase and get yourself ready for the experience!

Notice! Some of the requirements depend on university/collage, so for further information contact you academic institution or UNDP ‘Partners for Value’ coordinator Rūta Svarinskaitė ruta.svarinskaite@undp.org.