Latvia, which is situated between Russia and the Baltic Sea and has a temperate temperature, is well known for its dense woods. The recent political history of Latvia is rather fascinating. After being taken over by Russia in 1940, the nation regained its independence following the fall of the USSR, and in 2004, it was able to join both NATO and the European Union.

The official language is Latvian, which is one of the only two living Baltic languages (the other is Lithuanian). The economy of Latvia has greatly expanded since it achieved independence, despite slowing down during the world economic downturn. However, due to its stable administration and positive connections with other countries, it is well-positioned to bounce back as soon as the global economy begins to improve. The encouraging move by Standard & Poor to upgrade Latvia’s credit rating in 2010 is very telling of the achievement of the post-Soviet era market reforms in Latvia.

The government scholarship for students

• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships have been designed to provide undergraduates with Pell Grants with the chance to take courses abroad. The Gilman program seeks to send a more diverse group of students to represent the United States abroad. In order to do this, qualifying criteria favor students with financial needs, those who attend community colleges, those who major in sciences and engineering, those who are from different ethnic origins, and those who are disabled. Gilman grants can be up to $5,000 (the average is roughly $4,000), and you may be eligible for an additional $3,000 if you want to study one of the Critical Need languages. This page has the answers to a lot of your queries regarding the specifics of the Gilman Scholarships. The Gilmans also want to promote studying in unconventional places, and Latvia definitely fits that description. The University of Latvia, which accepts international students, is one of the universities in Riga, the nation’s capital city at the mouth of the Daugava River. A Gilman scholar from the University of Wisconsin recently traveled to Latvia to study the country’s history and language.

• Fulbright Programme

The Fulbright Programme offers sizeable funds to American faculty members and students who want to continue their education or teach overseas. If Latvia is your desired destination and you are a graduating college senior or graduate student, you can apply for a Fulbright, which sends participants to more than 155 nations, including Latvia. College Scholarships Since there is a thriving community of individuals from the Baltic region in Wisconsin, the colleges there concentrate on Baltic studies.

• University of Wisconsin (Eau Claire)

Students at UW-Eau Claire have the chance to study at the University of Latvia in Riga because of a partnership between the universities of Wisconsin and Latvia. A minimum GPA of 2.80 is required for the study abroad program offered by the Centre for International Education. To go with the Latvian group, you must be at least a sophomore, but as the classes in Latvia are taught in English, language proficiency is not a problem. You can apply for one or more of the many scholarships offered to help cover program expenses. Here is a list of study abroad grants from the UW-Eau Claire Foundation, ranging in value from $200 to $2,000. Additionally, there are Wisconsin Study Abroad Grants, which have the same conditions as Blugold Commitment Study Abroad Grants with the addition of Wisconsin residency, and Blugold Commitment Study Abroad Grants, which provide up to $2,000 for a semester abroad to students in need.

• Stanford University, Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies

Graduate students may apply for funds from Stanford University’s Centre for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies to visit and conduct study in Latvia over the summer. Students who are in the process of conducting research for their dissertations are given preference over those who are further along in their study. Maximum grants are for $2,000.