Are you developing the foreign language skills of your staff?
Does your company employ people who use foreign language skills on a regular basis? If yes, do you know how many people have those skills?
Which languages does your company use?
Does your company give temporary placements to overseas students?
Applications are being invited from British citizens following a career in international trade or services. The scholarships enable the applicant to perfect a basic knowledge of a foreign language. In recent years most applications have been made by those in education, but the funding is also available to those already in employment.
Successful candidates would receive:-
- A financial Award ranging from £500 up to £2,000 towards living expenses
- Possible assistance with travel costs (up to £500) – individually assessed
- An opportunity to improve language skills and learn new customs