Scholarship
Scholarships for talented students from abroad
A scholarship scheme for talented international students pursuing full-time bachelor's, master's, or joint degree programs in Slovakia. The program is co-financed by the European Union and aims to support students in fields that contribute to the development of Slovakia.
About this scholarship
Scholarships for talented students from abroad is offered by Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic for study in Slovakia at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Up to €15,000 (€5,000 per academic year), provided as living stipend 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 living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive Up to €15,000 (€5,000 per academic year). Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor and master level. Eligible study areas include Natural Sciences, Technical Sciences, Medicine, Agriculture Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
International students worldwide, including Slovaks living abroad, planning to pursue higher education in Slovakia.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-09-08. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor and master
Fields of study
Natural Sciences, Technical Sciences, Medicine, Agriculture Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
Funding basis
Merit-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, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic
- Study destination
- Slovakia
- Award
- Up to €15,000 (€5,000 per academic year)
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Fields of study
- Natural Sciences, Technical Sciences, Medicine, Agriculture Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-09-08
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-08