Government of Slovakia Scholarships for Talented Students 2026
The Government of Slovakia Scholarships for Talented Students provide the opportunity for students from all over the world to study in Europe.
The Slovakia Scholarships for Talented Student offer a scholarship grant of up to €15,000 for your full-time Bachelor’s or Master’s degree studies in the country.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be international students from all countries
- No permanent or temporary residence in Slovakia since Jan 1, 2020 (exceptions apply)
- Must not have studied at a Slovak HEI or secondary school (exceptions for Erasmus+ or Slovaks abroad)
- Must have completed secondary education (for bachelor’s) or hold a bachelor’s degree (for master’s)
- Must apply to a full-time, in-person program at a Slovak public HEI
- Must provide SAT score of at least 1100
- No age limit (those under 18 require guardian consent)
Benefits:
- Total scholarship up to €15,000
- €500/month stipend for 10 months each academic year
- Tuition fee waiver possible at selected HEIs
- Health insurance under Slovak law
- Support with visa and residence procedures
- Chance to study in a safe and beautiful European country
Required Documents
- Valid passport or national ID
- SAT test result (minimum 1100)
- Structured CV (template provided)
- Motivation letter (template provided)
- Admission letter from a Slovak HEI (if available)
- Solemn declarations (residence, academic history, etc.)
- Certificates of participation in mobility programs (if applicable)
- Guardian consent (if under 18)
How to Apply?
- Click the button below to visit the scholarship webpage.
- Register and complete the online application along with the attachments and submit it no later than 31 July 2025, 23:59 CET.
- Please note that the application must be submitted exclusively electronically online at this website, and it is not possible to request the scholarship via email.
- NOTE that receiving a scholarship does not mean acceptance or enrolment at a HEI.

