Scholarships
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1. Scholarship Name
Scholarship for Talented International Students in Slovakia
2. Provider/Organization
Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic, administered by SAIA.
3. Scholarship Type
Merit-based government scholarship
4. Eligible Countries / Nationalities
Open to applicants from all countries except Slovakia. Dual nationals are eligible only if one nationality is non-Slovak.
5. Eligible Degrees/Programs
Applies to students enrolling in:
- Full-time Bachelor’s programs
- Joint Bachelor’s and Master’s programs
- Full-time Master’s programs
6. Fields of Study
Covers study programs that align with Slovakia’s Smart Specialisation Strategy (RIS3). This includes disciplines in natural sciences, technology, medicine, agriculture, social sciences, and the arts.
7. Scholarship Value/Benefits
- Monthly stipend of €500
- Funding available for up to 36 months for Bachelor’s and 24 months for Master’s studies
- Maximum total funding of €15,000 per student
- Access to mobility programs like Erasmus+
- Public health insurance may be provided
8. Application Deadline
Applications are accepted from 24/06/2025 to 31/07/2025 (23:59 CET)
9. Application Process
- Apply online via the official scholarship portal
- Applicants must first be admitted to a Slovak university
- No separate scholarship application required; selection based on submitted documents
10. Required Documents
- Copy of valid ID or passport
- Proof of admission to a Slovak higher education institution
- SAT score report with a minimum of 1100 points
- Signed declaration of no recent Slovak residency (template provided)
- Consent form if the applicant is under 18
11. Eligibility Criteria
- Must not have lived in Slovakia (permanently or temporarily) since January 1, 2019
- No prior Slovak university or high school education (except for exchange programs)
- Must begin the first year of a full-time degree program in fall 2025
- Completion of secondary education required before program start
- SAT score of 1100 or higher required for consideration
12. Official Link
13. Additional Notes
- Scholarship is funded through the Slovak state budget and EU structural funds
- Slovak-taught programs are typically tuition-free; English-taught programs may charge fees
- Recipients must maintain academic progress; terms of renewal apply depending on study duration
- Scholarship recipients can also apply for mobility programs and additional support after enrollment