Scholarship
Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries
These scholarships are offered within the framework of the Foreign Development Cooperation program to support students from selected developing countries. They cover studies at public higher education institutions in both Czech and English languages.
About this scholarship
Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries is offered by Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic for study in Czechia at master and phd level. The award is valued at 16,000 CZK per month for Master's students; 24,960 CZK per month for Doctoral students., provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive 16,000 CZK per month for Master's students; 24,960 CZK per month for Doctoral students.. Selection is need-based, so financial circumstances are central to the assessment.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Bangladesh, Belarus (democratic opposition), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mauritania, Palestine, Ukraine and Zambia.
Eligibility
Foreign nationals from selected developing countries who are not citizens of the Czech Republic or EU member states and do not hold a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-09-30. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Nationality requirements
Bangladesh, Belarus (democratic opposition), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mauritania, Palestine, Ukraine and Zambia
Funding basis
Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic
- Study destination
- Czechia
- Eligible applicant countries
- Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mauritania, Palestine, Ukraine and Zambia
- Award
- 16,000 CZK per month for Master's students; 24,960 CZK per month for Doctoral students.
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Need-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- Bangladesh, Belarus (democratic opposition), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mauritania, Palestine, Ukraine and Zambia
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-09-30
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-22