Introduction
Applications are now open for the Czech Government Scholarship 2025 in the Czech Republic. This fully funded scholarship program is available to international students from developing countries who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree at leading universities in Czechia. This scholarship offers a fantastic opportunity to study in Europe for free during the 2025/26 academic year.
About the Czech Government Scholarship
The Czech Government Scholarship is dedicated to promoting education among foreign nationals from developing countries. It has a long-standing tradition as part of the Czech Republic’s foreign development cooperation. Scholarships are available for both Master’s and PhD studies, with programs offered in both English and Czech.
- Duration of Study:
- 2 years for a Master’s degree in English
- 3 years for a Master’s degree in Czech (includes 1 year of language preparation)
- 3-4 years for a PhD degree in English
Czech Government Scholarship 2025 Details
- University: Czech Universities
- Degree Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
- Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
- Eligible Nationality: International Students
- Award Country: Czech Republic
- Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
Financial Benefits
The Czech Government Scholarship 2025 is a fully funded program that covers:
- Full Tuition Fees
- Monthly Stipend:
- Master’s Degree: CZK 14,000 (approximately EUR 545)
- PhD Degree: CZK 15,000 (approximately EUR 585)
The stipend is intended to cover living expenses, including accommodation, food, and public transport.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Czech Government Scholarship 2025-2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Eligible Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Zambia, and Belarus (democratic forces).
- Master’s Degree Applicants:
- Must have completed a Bachelor’s degree.
- Must choose to study in either Czech or English.
- Those studying in Czech must complete a 1-year language preparation course.
- Those studying in English must demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency.
- PhD Applicants:
- Must have completed a Master’s degree.
- Must demonstrate sufficient English language skills as PhD programs are exclusively offered in English.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents when applying for the Czech Republic Government Scholarship:
- Completed and downloaded application form.
- Latest CV with a focus on education and employment.
- Photocopy of passport.
- Signed Declaration of Acceptance of the Czech Republic Government Scholarship Terms and Conditions.
- Signed Declaration of Acceptance for health services provision.
- Confirmation of intent to return home after completing studies.
- Legal copy of birth certificate with Czech translation.
- Medical certificate not older than two months, translated into English or Czech.
- Legalized copies of degrees, diplomas, or certificates with Czech translations.
- Legal copy of diploma supplement or complete transcript with Czech translation.
Additional Documents for PhD Applicants:
- Overview of publishing history.
- Summary of specialist topics for doctoral study.
- 3-5 page thesis proposal.
- Two letters of recommendation from academic professors.
How to Apply for Czech Government Scholarship?
To apply for the Czech Government Scholarship for Developing Countries, follow these steps:
- Submit an Online Application: Complete the online application form and submit it before the deadline.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview at the Czech Republic Embassy.
- Submit Required Documents: Prepare and submit all necessary documents as listed above.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024