Government of the Slovak Republic 2024 Scholarships for international students

The Slovak Republic’s government presently provides the National Scholarships Program for global students, aiming to facilitate the movement of students, PhD candidates, university educators, researchers, and artists during their scholarship periods at higher education institutions and research organizations in Slovakia.

The program provides scholarships that encompass living expenses throughout the stay and travel allowances. This applies to all categories for scholarship recipients from Slovakia and specifically to students and PhD candidates among international scholarship awardees.

The government of the Slovak Republic operates as a parliamentary democracy, with a President serving as the head of state and a Prime Minister as the head of government. It is characterized by a multi-party system, reflecting a diverse political landscape. Slovakia, nestled in Central Europe, has seen significant economic and social transformations since gaining independence in 1993. The government plays a crucial role in fostering international relations, economic development, and ensuring the well-being of its citizens. With a commitment to democratic principles, the Slovak Republic’s government continues to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): The Government of the Slovak Republic

Host Institution(s): Universities in Slovak Republic

Scholarship Worth: Funded

Number of Awards: Several

Scholarship Level: PhD students, university teachers, researchers and artists

Nationality: Domestic or International Students

Requirement and Eligibility Criteria for the Government of the Slovak Republic Scholarships for international students:

Applicants who:

Are university students at universities outside Slovakia;
Are students of the second level of higher education (master’s students), or are students who at the time of the application deadline have already completed at least 2.5 years of their university studies in the same/similar study programme;
Will be on a study stay in Slovakia during their higher education outside Slovakia and who will be accepted by a public, private or state higher education institution in Slovakia for an academic mobility to study in Slovakia.
All 3 conditions must be met. This category does not apply to doctoral (PhD) studies (or their equivalent).
Duration of a scholarship stay (students): 1 – 2 full semesters (i.e. 4 – 5 or 9 – 10 months) or 1 – 3 full trimesters, in case the academic year is divided into trimesters (i.e. 3 – 4 or 6 – 7 or 9 – 10 months).
PhD students whose higher education or scientific training takes place outside Slovakia and who are accepted by a public, private or state higher education institution or a research institution in Slovakia eligible to carry out a doctoral study programme (e.g. the Slovak Academy of Sciences) for an academic mobility to study/conduct research/artistic stay in Slovakia.
Duration of a scholarship stay (PhD students): 1 – 10 months.
International university teachers, researchers and artists who are invited to a teaching/research/artistic stay in Slovakia by an institution with a valid certificate of eligibility to carry out research and development, which is not a business company and it has it seat in Slovakia.
Duration of a scholarship stay (university teachers, researchers or artists): 1 – 10 months.

Application Procedures for the Government of the Slovak Republic Scholarships for international students (How to Apply):

To apply for scholarships, you can submit your applications online at www.scholarships.sk. The online application system becomes accessible at least 6 weeks before the application deadline. You are only able to complete applications when the online application system is open.

Application Deadline: October 31, 2023

For more information Visit the Official Website

Government of the Slovak Republic 2024 Scholarships for international students