Scholarship
Government Scholarships - Developing Countries
These scholarships are provided within the framework of the Foreign Development Cooperation of the Czech Republic. They support students from specific developing countries to pursue studies at public higher education institutions in the Czech Republic.
About this scholarship
Government Scholarships - Developing Countries is offered by Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic for study in Czech Republic at master and phd level. The award is valued at CZK 16,000/month for Master's; CZK 24,960/month for PhD, provided as living stipend support. Funding is awarded for a single cycle and is not listed as renewable.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive CZK 16,000/month for Master's; CZK 24,960/month for PhD. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Ethiopia, Gabon, Mauritania, Zambia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Palestine, Guatemala and Honduras.
Eligibility
Applicants must be nationals of specific developing countries designated by the Czech government. Candidates must hold the required prior degree (Bachelor's for Master's, Master's for PhD) and commit to returning to their home country after studies.
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
Ethiopia, Gabon, Mauritania, Zambia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Palestine, Guatemala and Honduras
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Key details
- Provider
- Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Award
- CZK 16,000/month for Master's; CZK 24,960/month for PhD
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- Ethiopia, Gabon, Mauritania, Zambia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Palestine, Guatemala and Honduras
- Deadline
- 2026-09-30
- Renewable
- No
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-31
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-31