Scholarship
Government Scholarships - Developing Countries
The Czech government offers these scholarships as part of its foreign development assistance to support students from selected developing countries. The program covers follow-up Master's and Doctoral study programmes, including a one-year preparatory course in the Czech language if required.
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 students; CZK 24,960/month for PhD students, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive CZK 16,000/month for Master's students; CZK 24,960/month for PhD students. 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 citizens of specific developing countries designated by the Czech government and meet the admission requirements of the chosen public university.
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
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
- Czech Republic
- Eligible applicant countries
- Nigeria, Guatemala, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova and Zambia
- Award
- CZK 16,000/month for Master's students; CZK 24,960/month for PhD students
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- 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
- Closed · 2026-09-30
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20