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Czech Government Scholarships 2026‑27 (Fully Funded)
The Czech Government Scholarships 2026‑27 (Fully Funded) offer a rare opportunity for students from eligible developing countries to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD studies in the Czech Republic with full financial support.
Overview of the Scholarship Programme
These scholarships form part of the Czech Republic’s Foreign Development Cooperation, administered by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports along with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The application deadline is 30 September 2025, for the academic year 2026/2027. Over 20,000 students from developing countries have benefitted from this programme since the late 1950s. For official details, visit the Czech Ministry of Education website.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be nationals of one of the following countries:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Georgia
- Ukraine
- Belarus (democratic forces)
- Ethiopia
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Zambia
- Cambodia
- Sri Lanka
- Guatemala
- Jordan
Citizens of the Czech Republic, EU, or Czech permanent residents are not eligible.
Learn more about other European scholarship opportunities in our article on Erasmus Mundus Scholarships 2026.
Eligible Study Levels & Language Tracks
Czech‑taught programmes (with preparatory course):
- Bachelor’s (3–4 years): only for Georgia.
- Follow‑up Master’s (2 years): for applicants from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus.
- Includes a 1‑year Czech language preparatory course.
English‑taught programmes:
- Selected follow‑up Master’s (2 years) and Doctoral programmes (3–4 years), available to applicants from all eligible countries.
You may also be interested in the DAAD Scholarships 2026 for study in Germany.
Benefits at a Glance
- Tuition fees covered in full
- Monthly stipend (approx. CZK 16,000–17,000)
- One-year Czech language course for Czech-taught programmes
- Health insurance (basic coverage)
- Accommodation support in university dormitories
- Possible travel or airfare support
Application Requirements
- Complete the online application form by 30 September 2025
- Pass a general knowledge test
- For English‑taught programmes: pass an online English language test
- For Czech‑taught programmes: pass entrance exams at the chosen university
- Provide documents: passport, degree certificates, transcripts, CV, motivation letter, language proof, recommendations, and possibly birth certificate and medical report
FAQ Highlights
Question: Who is eligible for the scholarship?
Answer: Citizens from select developing countries (e.g., Ethiopia, Georgia, Sri Lanka) are eligible; EU citizens and Czech residents are not.
Question: What does ‘fully funded’ include?
Answer: Tuition, monthly stipend (~CZK 16–17k), language course, health coverage, and often accommodation or travel support.
Question: What levels of study are available and in which languages?
Answer: Czech‑taught Bachelor’s (Georgia only) or Master’s (Bosnia, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus) with prep course, and English‑taught Master’s/PhD for all eligible countries.
Summary
- Deadline: 30 September 2025
- Study Year: Academic Year 2026/2027
- Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Jordan
- Levels: Bachelor’s (Georgia only), Master’s, Doctoral
- Languages: Czech (with preparatory course) and English
- Coverage: Full tuition, stipend (~CZK 16–17k/month), prep course, health, possible accommodation/travel
- How to Apply: Online form + general test + language test/entrance exam
Conclusion — Apply Now!
Apply now for the Czech Government Scholarships 2026‑27 to kickstart your academic and professional journey in Europe. With full financial support, language training, and a pathway into a top-tier education system, this opportunity is one you should pursue. Visit the official Czech Government scholarship portal before 30 September 2025.
