Looking to study in Europe with financial support? The Slovakia Scholarships for Talented Students 2026–2027 are now open for international applicants. This scholarship offers up to €15,000 in funding, allowing talented students from around the world to pursue bachelor’s or master’s degrees at selected public universities in Slovakia. Students receive €5,000 per academic year for up to 3 years (Bachelor’s) or 2 years (Master’s). Depending on the university, students enrolled in foreign-language programs may also receive a tuition fee waiver.

🔆 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

🔆 Benefits

✅ Scholarship worth up to €15,000 (€5,000 per academic year)

✅ Public health insurance (subject to Slovak regulations)

✅ Opportunity to participate in Erasmus+ and other student exchange programs

✅ Study programs available in Slovak and English/other foreign languages

✅ Possible tuition fee waiver for some foreign-language programs

✅ EU-recognized degree with excellent international career opportunities

✅ Affordable living costs in Slovakia

✅ Slovaks living abroad are also eligible to apply (subject to conditions)

🔆 Eligibility Criteria

✅ Applicants must be citizens of a country other than Slovakia

✅ No upper age limit

✅ Applicants under 18 must submit legal guardian consent

✅ Must not have permanent residence in Slovakia from 1 January 2021 until application submission

✅ Must not have previously studied at a Slovak secondary school

✅ Bachelor’s applicants must not have previously studied at a Slovak university (except exchange programs)

✅ Bachelor’s applicants must have completed secondary education

✅ Master’s applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree

✅ Must enroll in full-time, on-campus studies

✅ Must submit all required documents

✅ Must meet the minimum required SAT or SCIO test score

🔆 How to apply

✅ Visit the official scholarship application portal

✅ Create a new account

✅ Verify your email address

✅ Log in and complete your profile

✅ Fill out the scholarship application form

✅ Enter personal and contact information

✅ Upload all required documents

✅ Upload signed declarations

✅ Review your application carefully

✅ Submit your application before the deadline

🔆 Require documents

✅ Passport or National ID Card

✅ Curriculum Vitae (CV)

✅ Motivation Letter

✅ Legal Guardian Consent Form (if applicable)

✅ SAT or SCIO Test Result Certificate

✅ Acceptance Letter from a Slovak University (if available)

✅ Signed Solemn Declarations (official templates)

🔆 Deadline

✅ 31 July 2026