National Scholarship Programme of Slovakia

Applications are open for the National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP), a fully funded government scholarship for international students, PhD candidates, university teachers, researchers, and artists. The programme supports short-term academic mobility, research stays, teaching visits, and artistic stays at universities and research institutions across Slovakia.

This opportunity is especially relevant for applicants in Education, Computer Science, Business, Economics, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Law, Political Science, Medical Science, and other broad academic fields. The scholarship is administered by SAIA and funded by the Government of the Slovak Republic.

Funding includes a monthly scholarship allowance, support for living expenses, accommodation assistance, food and daily living support, and a travel allowance based on distance. The post mentions approximate monthly support of around €650 for university students and about €1,025.50 for PhD students, with higher support possible for researchers, teachers, and artists depending on qualifications and experience.

Eligibility is open to international applicants worldwide. Master's applicants should have completed at least 2.5 years of university study in the same or a related field. PhD applicants must be enrolled at a university or research institution outside Slovakia. University teachers, researchers, and artists are also eligible, provided they have a strong academic or professional background and can meet the mobility objectives. Applicants may need a CV, motivation letter, transcripts, degree certificates, recommendation letters, a study plan or research proposal, and an invitation or acceptance letter from a Slovak host institution.

The post indicates that the application is submitted online. The referenced deadline for the current cycle is 2026-04-30. Interested candidates should review the official guidelines, prepare the required documents, and apply through the official link.