Czech Government Scholarships for International Students 2027-28

Overview

The Government of the Czech Republic offers fully funded scholarships for international students from developing countries to pursue higher education. This initiative supports foreign development cooperation by enabling students to undertake Master's or Doctoral programs in an international academic environment.

Benefits

• Tuition fees are fully covered.
• Monthly living stipend of CZK 16,000 for follow-up Master's students or CZK 24,960 for Doctoral (PhD) students.
• A one-year Czech language and preparatory course is fully funded for Czech-taught programs.
• Standard health services coverage.
• No application or participation fees.

Eligibility

• Open to nationals from eligible developing countries, such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus (democratic forces), Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Guatemala, and Jordan.
• Citizens and residents of the Czech Republic or the European Union are not eligible.
• Applicants for follow-up Master's programs must hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Applicants for Doctoral programs must hold a relevant Master's degree.
• Candidates must meet specific language proficiency and university entrance test requirements.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit their applications through the online platform provided by the official website. The required steps include:

• Complete the online application form using the Roman alphabet, English, or Czech.
• Include the assigned application identification number and attach a photograph.
• Upload a motivation letter and curriculum vitae.
• Print, sign, and submit the complete application package along with required supporting documents such as legalized degrees, transcripts, medical certificates, and declarations.

Deadline

The application deadline for the scholarship is September 30, 2026.