The National Scholarship Programme (NSP) of the Slovak Republic offers funded mobility scholarships to international master's and PhD students, university teachers, researchers and artists for study, research, teaching or artistic stays at higher-education institutions and research organisations in Slovakia. The programme was established by the Slovak government in 2005 and is funded by the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport, with applications administered by SAIA, n. o. Scholarship stays last up to 10 months. The monthly allowance depends on the level of study: second-level (master's) students receive EUR 400 per month, while PhD-level candidates receive up to EUR 734 per month. The scholarship is designed to cover living costs such as accommodation and meals during the stay; it does not pay university tuition. There are 2 main application rounds each year, typically with deadlines around 30 April and 31 October. Applicants who have spent 12 or more cumulative months in Slovakia in the 36 months before the deadline, or who already hold another publicly funded scholarship in Slovakia, are not eligible. Allowance figures and deadlines can change, so confirm the current-cycle amounts and dates on the official scholarships.sk page before applying.
Applications are submitted through the online platform at scholarships.sk, with an original acceptance/invitation letter delivered to SAIA.
Not eligible: students already enrolled in full degree programmes in Slovakia; applicants who have spent 12 or more cumulative months in Slovakia in the 36 months before the deadline; and those already receiving another publicly funded scholarship in Slovakia (e.g. Visegrad Fund, Erasmus+, CEEPUS, bilateral agreements).
Open to applicants from all countries worldwide
Applications are assessed by selection committees on academic record, the quality and relevance of the proposed study, research or artistic stay, and the supporting documents. Acceptance by a Slovak host institution is a prerequisite for consideration.
The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic is a government-funded mobility scheme administered by SAIA, n. o., supporting international students, PhD candidates, teachers, researchers and artists who undertake study or research stays at Slovak universities and research organisations.
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
It is funded by the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic and administered by SAIA, n. o.
The Slovak government established the National Scholarship Programme in 2005 to support academic mobility into Slovakia.
Scholarships are available for master's (second-level) students and PhD candidates, as well as university teachers, researchers and artists.
Master's students receive EUR 400 per month and PhD-level candidates up to ~EUR 734 (est.) per month. Confirm the current figures officially before applying.
A scholarship stay can last up to 10 months at a Slovak higher-education institution or research organisation.
No. The allowance is intended to cover living costs such as accommodation and meals, not university tuition fees.
International master's and PhD students from any country who study outside Slovakia and have been accepted for a mobility stay at a Slovak institution.
Yes. Students already enrolled in full degree programmes in Slovakia, those who spent 12+ cumulative months in Slovakia in the prior 36 months, and holders of other publicly funded Slovak scholarships are not eligible.
Applications and attachments must be in Slovak or English; documents in other languages require an official translation.
Complete the online application at scholarships.sk, submit it before the deadline, and post the original acceptance/invitation letter to SAIA in Bratislava.
There are usually 2 rounds per year, with deadlines around 30 April and 31 October 2026 (est.). Always confirm the exact dates on the official site.
Yes. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English, and supporting documents must be provided in Slovak or English.