Applications are now open for the Slovakia Scholarships for Talented Students 2026–2027, offering international students the opportunity to pursue higher education at selected public universities in Slovakia with financial support of up to €15,000.
Funded by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic and the European Union, this scholarship aims to attract outstanding international students to study in Slovakia and contribute to the country’s academic and economic development.
Whether you’re planning to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Europe, this program provides an excellent opportunity to earn a recognized European qualification while studying in one of Europe’s most affordable destinations.
Scholarship Overview
Host Country: Slovakia
Host Organizations:
- Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic
- European Union
Study Location: Selected Public Higher Education Institutions in Slovakia
Scholarship Duration
- Bachelor’s Degree: Up to 3 years
- Combined Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree: Funding for the first 3 years
- Master’s Degree: Up to 2 years
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive a wide range of benefits, including:
- Scholarship worth up to €15,000
- €5,000 per academic year
- Funding for up to 3 years (Bachelor’s) or 2 years (Master’s)
- Access to Slovakia’s public health insurance system (subject to applicable regulations)
- Opportunity to participate in Erasmus+ and other international student mobility programs
- Study programs available in Slovak and other foreign languages
- Tuition fee waivers for some foreign-language programs (subject to university approval)
- Degrees recognized throughout the European Union and internationally
- Improved career opportunities after graduation
- Affordable living costs compared to many other European countries
- Slovaks living abroad may also be eligible under the scholarship conditions
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be citizens of a country other than Slovakia
- Have no upper age limit
- Submit parental/legal guardian consent if under 18 years of age
- Not have held permanent residence in Slovakia between 1 January 2021 and the application submission date
- Have no previous secondary education in Slovakia
- Bachelor’s applicants must not have previously studied at a Slovak higher education institution (except academic exchange programs)
- Hold the required academic qualification:
- Secondary school certificate for Bachelor’s or combined Bachelor’s/Master’s programs
- Bachelor’s degree for Master’s programs
- Be available for full-time, on-campus study
- Meet the minimum required SAT or SCIO score
- Submit all required documents using the official templates
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare:
- Valid passport or national ID
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- SAT or SCIO test results
- Legal guardian consent form (if applicable)
- Acceptance letter from a Slovak university (if available)
- Signed declaration forms required by the scholarship
How to Apply
To apply:
- Register an account through the official scholarship portal.
- Verify your email address.
- Log in and complete your personal profile.
- Fill out the scholarship application form.
- Upload all required documents.
- Review your application carefully.
- Submit your application before the deadline.
Application Deadline
31 July 2026
