Government of Slovakia Scholarships for Talented Students 2026

Summary:

The European Union and the Ministry of Education, Research, Development, and Youth of the Republic of Slovakia have jointly launched applications for the 2026 Slovakia Scholarships for Talented Students. 

The Slovakia Scholarships are for talented students from all over the world. Scholarships are available for studies in selected fields supporting the development of Slovakia.

Want to study abroad? Try Slovakia – a safe country with great academic and career opportunities!

Benefits:

• Total scholarship up to €15,000

• €500/month stipend for 10 months each academic year

• Tuition fee waiver possible at selected HEIs

• Health insurance under Slovak law

• Support with visa and residence procedures

• Chance to study in a safe and beautiful European country

Eligibilities:

To be considered for the Slovak Government Scholarships, you must:

• Be international students from all countries

• No permanent or temporary residence in Slovakia since Jan 1, 2020 (exceptions apply)

• Must not have studied at a Slovak HEI or secondary school (exceptions for Erasmus+ or Slovaks abroad)

• Must have completed secondary education (for bachelor’s) or hold a bachelor’s degree (for master’s)

• Must apply to a full-time, in-person program at a Slovak public HEI

• Must provide SAT score of at least 1100

• No age limit (those under 18 require guardian consent) 

  
  

Deadline: July 31, 2025

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