UPDATE: Government Of Slovak Republic Masters Scholarship for International Students 2024

The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP) offers a comprehensive support system for international students, PhD students, university teachers, researchers, and artists looking to study or conduct research in Slovakia. Here’s a detailed overview of the benefits and requirements for the Government of Slovak Republic Masters Scholarship:

Aim and Benefits

• Travel Grant: The scholarship provides a travel allowance based on the distance between the applicant’s place of residence and the place of stay in Slovakia. The amount varies from €0 to €1,500 depending on the distance.
• Scholarship Duration: For master’s students, the scholarship duration is 1 – 2 full semesters (i.e., 4 – 5 or 9 – 10 months) or 1 – 3 full trimesters if the academic year is divided into trimesters.

Requirements for Qualification

• Eligibility: Applicants must be university students at universities outside Slovakia, pursuing the second level of higher education (master’s students), or have completed at least 2.5 years of their university studies in the same/similar study program. They must also be accepted by a public, private, or state higher education institution in Slovakia for an academic mobility to study in Slovakia.
• Duration of Stay: The scholarship stay for students is 1 – 2 full semesters or 1 – 3 full trimesters. For PhD students, the duration is 1 – 10 months, and for university teachers, researchers, and artists, it is also 1 – 10 months.

Application Process

• Documents Required: Applicants need to submit a curriculum vitae, motivation letter, detailed study program, two recommendation letters from university teachers, confirmation of enrollment from the home institution, bachelor’s diploma and supplement (if applicable), and an admission/invitation letter from the host institution in Slovakia.

Interview Date, Process, and Venue

• The application deadlines and specific interview dates are determined by the administrator, who assesses applications for formal requirements. Applications may be rejected for various reasons, including conflicts with program terms, failure to meet formal requirements, or submission by former NSP scholarship holders who have violated program terms.

Eligibility

• Citizens of any country in the world, except for Slovakia, can apply for a scholarship stay in Slovakia under the NSP.

This scholarship program is a great opportunity for international students and professionals to experience academic and cultural exchange in Slovakia, supported by the Slovak government. It’s important to prepare your application carefully, ensuring all required documents are included and that you meet the eligibility criteria.