Slovakia Scholarships 2027 for International Students
Applications are now open for the Slovakia Scholarships 2027, offering financial support to talented international students pursuing Bachelor's, combined Bachelor's and Master's, or Master's degree programs at public universities in Slovakia. The scholarship program provides funding of up to €15,000 and aims to attract outstanding students to study in priority academic fields that contribute to Slovakia's innovation and economic development.
A total of 225 scholarships are available for the 2026/2027 academic year, making it one of Slovakia's largest scholarship programs for international students.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Slovakia
- Scholarship Name: Slovakia Scholarships 2027
- Degree Level: Bachelor's, Combined Bachelor's & Master's, Master's
- Scholarship Value: Up to €15,000
- Number of Scholarships: 225
- Eligible Nationalities: International Students
- Host Institutions: Public and State Universities in Slovakia
- Study Mode: Full-time
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
Degree Level
The scholarship supports the following programs:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degree
- Master's Degree
Note: PhD programs are not eligible under this scholarship.
Available Subjects
The scholarship supports programs aligned with Slovakia's Smart Specialisation Strategy (SK RIS3 2021+), including:
- Engineering
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Natural Sciences
- Healthcare
- Medical Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Digital Technologies
- Innovation
- Applied Sciences
- Other nationally prioritized academic fields
Applicants must choose an eligible study program offered by a participating Slovak public university.
Benefits
Selected students will receive:
- Monthly scholarship of €500
- Up to €15,000 for Bachelor's students (over three academic years)
- Up to €10,000 for Master's students (over two academic years)
- Financial support for living and study-related expenses
- Opportunity to study at accredited public universities in Slovakia
- Possible tuition fee waiver for eligible foreign-language programs (subject to university approval)
Eligible Nationalities
The scholarship is open to:
- International students from all countries
- Eligible Slovaks living abroad
Applicants must satisfy the residency requirements specified by the scholarship program.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold citizenship other than Slovak citizenship, or qualify as an eligible Slovak living abroad.
- Not have permanent residence in Slovakia from January 1, 2021, until the application date.
- Apply for admission to an eligible public or state university in Slovakia.
- Enroll in a full-time, on-campus degree program.
- Meet the admission requirements of the selected university.
- Submit a CV and motivation letter in English.
- Provide valid SAT or SCIO test results.
- Meet all scholarship requirements before the application deadline.
Standardized Test Requirement
Applicants must submit one of the following:
- SAT score of at least 1100, or
- Average percentile of at least 63 in the SCIO Mathematics and General Academic Prerequisites tests.
Applications without the required standardized test results will not be considered.
Application Procedure
Required Documents
Applicants generally need to submit:
- Completed online application form
- English-language Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Valid SAT or SCIO test results
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Passport or national ID
- Guardian consent (for applicants under 18 years of age)
- Any additional documents requested by the university
Application Process
To apply for the Slovakia Scholarships 2027:
- Choose an eligible study program at a participating Slovak public university.
- Apply for admission to the university.
- Complete the scholarship application form.
- Upload all required documents.
- Submit valid SAT or SCIO test results.
- Review your application carefully.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Scholarship selection is finalized only after successful admission to an eligible university has been confirmed.
Why Apply for the Slovakia Scholarships?
The Slovakia Scholarships provide talented international students with generous financial support while studying at leading public universities. The program encourages academic excellence in priority fields, offers access to high-quality European education, and helps students build careers in innovation, science, engineering, and technology.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Slovakia Scholarships 2027 is July 31, 2026, at 23:59 Central European Summer Time (CEST).
