The Government of the Slovak Republic is inviting eligible international applicants to apply for its National Scholarship Programme (NSP), which supports study, research, and teaching opportunities in Slovakia.

The programme offers monthly financial support of up to €1,470, depending on the applicant’s category. It is open to eligible master’s students, PhD students, university teachers, researchers and artists.

Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: Slovakia
• Study Destination: Europe
• Study Level: Master’s, PhD and research opportunities
• Eligible Applicants: International applicants who meet the programme requirements
• Benefits: Monthly stipend, support for living expenses and possible travel allowance
• Application Deadline: October 31, 2026

About the Scholarship

The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic is financed by the Slovak government through its education ministry. It aims to promote international academic mobility by supporting eligible students, researchers, university teachers and artists during their stays at Slovak higher education and research institutions.

Successful applicants can undertake approved study, research, or teaching activities at eligible host institutions in Slovakia.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the requirements for their chosen category.

Master’s students must:

• Be citizens of a country other than Slovakia.
• Be enrolled at a university outside Slovakia.
• Be studying at master’s level or have completed at least 2.5 years of university study in the same or a similar programme by the application deadline.
• Be accepted by an eligible Slovak higher education institution for an academic mobility stay.

PhD students must:

• Be pursuing doctoral studies or scientific training outside Slovakia.
• Be accepted by an eligible Slovak university or research institution for their proposed stay.

University teachers, researchers and artists must:

• Be invited by an eligible Slovak institution to undertake a teaching, research or artistic stay.

Applicants should also meet the relevant language requirements and any additional conditions specified for their category.

Scholarship Benefits

The programme provides monthly financial support intended to help cover living expenses, including accommodation and food, during the approved stay.

The stated monthly scholarship amounts are:

• Master’s students: €620
• PhD students: €1,025
• University teachers, researchers and artists: €1,470

Scholarship holders may seek assistance from their host institutions with accommodation and administrative formalities related to their stay in Slovakia.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare the following documents for their online application:

1. Curriculum vitae (CV).
2. Motivation letter.
3. Detailed study programme.
4. Two recommendation letters from university teachers.
5. Confirmation from the applicant’s home university showing current student status, where applicable.
6. Copies of the bachelor’s diploma, diploma supplement and state examination certificate, where applicable.
7. Admission or invitation letter from the Slovak host institution indicating the period of stay.

Applicants should review the official programme requirements to confirm which documents apply to their category.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should visit the official National Scholarship Programme website, review the eligibility requirements, and prepare the required documents before submitting an online application.

Application deadline: October 31, 2026, according to the information provided. Applicants should confirm the deadline and current application conditions on the official website before applying.

Official website: https://www.scholarships.sk/