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

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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 English are available to support studies in follow-up master's degree programmes and doctoral degree programmes.

Scholarships are awarded for the standard duration of full-time studies.

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus (democratic opposition);
Ethiopia, Gabon, Mauritania, Zambia;
Bangladesh, Cambodia, Palestine;
Guatemala, Honduras.

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“. Every applicant for a government scholarship is 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:

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As part of the program: Foreign development cooperation

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

Travel costs

The MEYS does not reimburse travel expenses.

Reimbursed: No

Reimbursed by institution: No

Application attachments

Name	Format	Mandatory	Signature required	Official verification required
01 Motivation letter	DOCX, PDF	Yes	Yes	Yes
02 Application form for a scholarship from the Government of the Czech Republic	DOCX, PDF	No	No	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	No	No
06 Declaration of acceptance of the conditions for the provision of health services	DOCX, PDF	No	No	No
07 Statutory Declaration of Return to the Country of Origin After Completion of Studies	DOCX, PDF	No	No	No
08 Medical certificate of the applicant's health condition	DOCX, PDF	No	No	No
09 Officially certified copy of a foreign diploma or similar document confirming the proper completion of a study program		No	No	No
10 Officially certified copy of the diploma supplement or transcript of completed subjects and exams		No	No	No
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 Overview of publishing activities	DOCX, PDF	No	No	No
14 An outline of the professional issues on which the applicant intends to focus in the doctoral study program	DOCX, PDF	No	No	No
15 Idea of the focus of the dissertation	DOCX, PDF	No	No	No
16 Letter of recommendation from a professor at an academic institution 1	DOCX, PDF	No	No	No
17 Letter of recommendation from a professor at an academic institution 2	DOCX, PDF	No	No	No
18 Additional proof of qualification improvement and previous professional/scientific activities	DOCX, PDF	No	No	No

Currently open calls

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