Intro

Scholarships within the Framework of the Foreign Development Cooperation Programme - Study Programmes in Czech Language

Apply for scholarshipOpens in a new window

Under its Strategy for Foreign Development Assistance, the Government of the Czech Republic offers scholarships to foreign nationals from selected developing countries to support their studies at public higher education institutions in the Czech Republic in both Czech and English.

Government scholarships for studies at universities in the Czech Republic are established pursuant to Resolution No. 870 of the Government of the Czech Republic of 27 November 2024, under the joint foreign development assistance programme of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Health.

Scholarships for studies in Czech are available to support studies in follow-up master's degree programmes.

Scholarships are awarded for the standard duration of full-time studies including a one-year language and professional preparation course in Czech, which takes place prior to the start of university studies.

For the academic year 2027/2028, Czech Government scholarships for studies in the Czech language are offered exclusively to citizens of the following countries:

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina,
  • Georgia,
  • Ukraine,
  • Belarus (democratic opposition).

Only nationals of the countries listed above who are not enrolled at a university in the Czech Republic at the time of the submission of their application may apply for a scholarship under this call for applications.

Citizens of the Czech Republic, citizens of the European Union and other foreign nationals with permanent residence permits in the Czech Republic are not eligible for the scholarship.

All applicants are required to complete the online application form by 30 September 2026 at the latest. Successful applicants will begin their studies in the academic year 2027/2028.

By completing the application form, the applicant is registered successfully. The application is only considered complete once the applicant has passed the English language test and the general academic aptitude test.

Detailed information on the conditions for the award of scholarships is specified in the binding „Guidelines for Granting Scholarships of the Government of the Czech Republic“. All applicants for a government scholarship are required to thoroughly familiarise themselves with this document before submitting their application.

There is no legal entitlement to the award of a scholarship.

Further information for applicants:

How to apply?

HOW TO APPLY:

  1. Prepare the documents containing the information required to complete the application:
    • passport enabling international travel
    • documents relating to any studies you have started – both, completed and not completed
    • overview of study and research stays abroad (year, duration, location, purpose) over the last 5 years
    • motivation letter, max. length of one A4 page
    • academic CV
  2. Set up a personal email account if you do not already have one; you will need the address to log in to the registration system and for any further communication regarding this scholarship programme (Czech Government Scholarships, International Development Assistance).
  3. Ensure you have Acrobat Reader installed so you can print the application in PDF format (should you be invited to an interview).
  4. When completing the individual sections of the application, please read the hints carefully (by clicking on the question mark icon) and follow the instructions marked with an exclamation mark. The numbers next to each item in the application drop-down menu also indicate any missing required information or application attachments. Proceed chronologically, starting with the applicant’s details, then moving on to the application information and documents, and finally to the tests. You do not need to complete the application in one go; you can continue filling it in after logging back into the system via the ‘APPLICATIONS’ – ‘My applications’ option. The entered data is saved automatically.
  5. Complete the compulsory tests:
    • English language test
    • General academic aptitude test You can only proceed to the tests once you have completed all the required application details by clicking ‘Continue to tests’. The tests run separately and can be taken at any time within the specified deadline for scholarship applications, that is even after logging back into the application register, but no later than 30 September 2026.
  6. Once you have completed both compulsory tests, your application will automatically be forwarded for further processing. You can check the status of your application under the ‘General’ tab.

Your application will only be accepted and evaluated once you have completed both compulsory tests.

As part of the program: Foreign development cooperation
Apply for scholarshipOpens in a new window

Scholarship information

The scholarship is intended to cover the essential costs of living and studying in the Czech Republic. The amount of the scholarship varies according to the type of study programme and currently stands at:

  • 16 000 CZK for students in a follow-up master’s degree programmes,
  • 24 960 CZK for students in a doctoral degree programmes.

Scholarship holders have the option of accommodation in student dormitories and meals in student canteens. The costs of accommodation, meals and public transport are covered by the scholarship holders from their scholarship, under the same conditions as those applicable to students who are citizens of the Czech Republic. Tuition fees are paid on behalf of the scholarship holders by the Government of the Czech Republic.

PAYMENT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP:

The scholarship is usually paid by the host university in monthly instalments. Payment commences only after the scholarship holder’s arrival in the Czech Republic and their admission to study at the relevant faculty. The schedule and method of payment are determined independently by individual universities and faculties. Scholarship holders can obtain further information from staff at the department of studies or at the international relations office.

HEALTH CARE:

Health care for government scholarship holders is provided by the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic to the same extent as for Czech insured persons, subject to the conditions set out in the Guidelines for the Award of Scholarships by the Government of the Czech Republic.

Payment method: paid by the host institution
Payment period: monthly

Application attachments

Name Format Mandatory Signature required Official verification required
01 Motivation letter DOCX, PDF Yes No No
02 Application form for a scholarship from the Government of the Czech Republic DOCX, PDF No Yes No
03 CV focused on studies and employment DOCX, PDF No No No
04 Photocopy of travel document JPEG, JPG, PNG No No No
05 Declaration of acceptance of the conditions for providing scholarships from the Government of the Czech Republic DOCX, PDF No Yes No
06 Declaration of acceptance of the conditions for the provision of health services DOCX, PDF No Yes No
07 Statutory Declaration of Return to the Country of Origin After Completion of Studies DOCX, PDF No Yes No
08 Birth certificate JPEG, JPG, PNG No No Yes
09 Medical certificate of the applicant's health condition DOCX, PDF No No Yes
10 Officially certified copy of the diploma supplement or transcript of completed subjects and exams No No Yes
11 Additional information that the completed study program was carried out by an institution authorized to provide higher education DOCX, PDF No No No
12 Additional information about the content of university studies abroad DOCX, PDF No No No
13 Officially certified copy of a foreign diploma or similar document confirming the proper completion of a study program No No Yes

Currently open calls

Call ID Name Academic year Submit from Submit to
456 Scholarships within the framework of the foreign development cooperation program - studies in Czech 2027/2028 2027/2028 1. 8. 2026 30. 9. 2026