The National Scholarship Program of the Slovak Republic 2026–2027 is a full free program for students from any country. It gives up to €1025 each month for living during your stay. You study master or PhD for up to 10 months at Slovak schools. You must be a new student or researcher. Apply online by April 30 2026 for summer stays or October 31 2025 for winter. It covers food and rent but not travel. Open to students teachers artists and researchers in any subject.
Details About National Scholarship Program of the Slovak Republic
| Host Country | Slovak Republic |
|---|---|
| Host Institution | Slovak universities and research places |
| Degree Level | Master / PhD (short stay) |
| Eligibility | Any country, accepted by school |
| Benefits | Up to €1025/month for up to 10 months |
| Number of Awards | Many every year |
| Duration | Up to 10 months |
| Application Fee | Free |
| Deadline | April 30 2026 or October 31 2026 |
| Official Website | www.scholarships.sk |
National Scholarship Program of the Slovak Republic Overview
The National Scholarship Program started in 2005 from Slovakia’s education ministry. It helps foreign students, PhD kids, teachers, researchers and artists come to Slovakia for short stays. You go to good schools like Comenius University or Slovak Academy of Sciences. Subjects are open to all like science, arts, business or history. Slovakia is in Europe with mountains, castles and cheap beer. You learn in quiet place and see Bratislava city. The program gives many spots every year to build friends between countries.
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Scholarship Benefits
- Up to €1025 every month for food and rent
- For master student €620
- For PhD student €1025
- For teacher or researcher €1025 to €1470 (depends on experience)
- For full stay up to 10 months
- School can help find room
You pay for your own travel and visa.
Eligibility Criteria for 2026 Intake
To apply for the National Scholarship Program, you must meet the rules listed below.
Eligible Countries
- Students from all countries can apply.
Students
You can apply if:
- You are a master’s student or you have already finished at least 2.5 years of your studies in the same program.
- You study at a university outside Slovakia.
- You are accepted by a public, private or state university in Slovakia for an academic mobility stay.
- You plan to go to Slovakia for a study stay as part of your studies outside Slovakia.
PhD Students
You can apply if:
- You are a PhD student studying or doing research outside Slovakia.
- You will do a study stay, research stay or artistic stay in Slovakia.
- You are accepted by a Slovak public, private or state university or a research institution (like the Slovak Academy of Sciences).
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The Scholarship Does Not Support
You cannot apply if:
- You plan to use the scholarship to fund a full bachelor, master or PhD degree in Slovakia.
- You are an international student already doing a full degree in Slovakia.
- You are already receiving another scholarship in Slovakia that is funded by public money, like Erasmus+, CEEPUS or the Visegrad Fund.
- You have spent 12 months or more in Slovakia in the last 36 months.
NSP Slovak Republic 2026 Application Deadline
Two times a year
- For stays from August to January: apply by April 30 2026
- For stays from February to July: apply by October 31 2025
Send online and keep original papers.
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Required Documents
- Online form
- Acceptance or invitation letter from Slovak school
- CV
- Motivation letter (why you want to come)
- School grades or degree copy
- English or Slovak test score
- Passport copy
- For PhD or research: research plan
- You can see the detailed information about document here.
All in Slovak or English.
How to Apply For National Scholarship Program of the Slovak Republic
- Fill online form on SAIA website.
- Add all documents as scans.
- Send form by deadline.
- Keep original invitation letter and send copy by post to SAIA in Bratislava.
- SAIA checks and picks winners.
- If you win, they tell you by email.
- Go to Slovakia and start stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is National Scholarship fully funded?
It pays living money up to €1025 a month. Tuition is your school job.
What stay length?
Up to 10 months.
Can international students apply?
Yes from all countries.
Do I need school acceptance?
Yes, get invitation letter first.
Official Website
For full details and deadlines visit the official NSP of the Slovak Republic Page.