Slovakia Government National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP) 2026 (Fully Funded)

Are you looking for a fully funded scholarship in Europe? The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP) offers funded mobility opportunities for international students, PhD candidates, university teachers, researchers, and artists to study, teach, or conduct research in Slovakia.

Established in 2005 and financed by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic, this prestigious Slovakia government scholarship supports academic mobility at Slovak universities and research institutions.

If you want to study in Slovakia with a monthly stipend and travel grant, this guide covers eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and the step-by-step application process.

The National Scholarship Programme provides generous monthly funding:

Monthly Stipend

• Master’s Students: €620 per month

• PhD Students: €1,025.50 per month

• University Teachers/Researchers/Artists:

  • Without PhD & <4 years experience: €1,025.50

  • With PhD & <10 years experience: €1,370

  • With PhD & >10 years experience: €1,470

The scholarship covers living expenses in Slovakia, including accommodation, food, and daily costs.

 Travel Grant

Students and PhD applicants can receive a travel allowance based on distance between home country and Slovakia:

• €50 – €1,500 (depending on distance up to 7,000+ km)

The travel grant is paid at the end of the stay together with the final scholarship payment.

• Master’s students (mobility)
• PhD students, Researchers
• University Teachers
• Artists

• All subjects

Open to international students of all nationalities.

Who Can Apply?

Master’s Students

• Must be studying outside Slovakia

• Must have completed at least 2.5 years of university studies

• Must be accepted by a Slovak university

• Duration: 1–2 semesters

Note: Not available for full degree students in Slovakia.

PhD Students

• Enrolled in a PhD program outside Slovakia

• Accepted by a Slovak university or research institution

• Duration: 1–10 months

University Teachers, Researchers & Artists

• Invited by a Slovak institution

• Host must have research eligibility certification

• Duration: 1–10 months

Who Is Not Eligible?

The NSP does not support:

• Students enrolled in full-degree programs in Slovakia

• Applicants who stayed in Slovakia 15+ months in the last 36 months

• Those receiving other publicly funded scholarships (Erasmus+, Visegrad Fund, etc.)

• Certain experienced applicants without a PhD (with exceptions)

Required Documents

Although requirements vary by category, common documents include:

• CV

• Motivation letter

• Study/research plan

• Acceptance letter from Slovak host institution

• Recommendation letters

• Academic transcripts and diplomas

Applications must be submitted online at www.scholarships.sk.

Note: The original acceptance letter must be sent to SAIA within 3 working days after the deadline.

NSP Scholarship Deadlines

• 30 April (16:00 CET) – For next academic year stays

• 31 October (16:00 CET) – For summer semester stays

Applicants are advised not to wait until the last minute to submit applications.

Selection Process

Applications are evaluated by a Selection Committee appointed by the Slovak Ministry. Selection is based on:

• Academic excellence

• Quality of study/research plan

• Recommendation letters

• Contribution to host institution

• Overall application consistency

Scholarships are highly competitive and subject to available funding.

Why Study in Slovakia?

Slovakia offers:

• Affordable European living costs

• Strong academic institutions

• Research collaboration opportunities

• Central European location

• Cultural and historical richness

The NSP Slovakia scholarship is one of the best European mobility scholarships available for international scholars.