Do you wish to study in Europe on a scholarship? Applications are now open for the Slovakia Scholarships for Talented Students 2025-26. This program offers an exciting opportunity for international students to bring their talent to Slovakia and pursue higher education with financial support of up to €15,000 over 2–3 years.

Host Country:

Slovakia, Europe

Organisers:

The Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic + European Union

Scholarship Duration:

2–3 years

Benefits

  • Financial support up to €15,000 (€5,000 per academic year)

  • Public health insurance coverage

  • Eligibility to participate in Erasmus or other academic exchange programs

  • Study programs in Slovak and other foreign languages (some with no tuition fees)

  • EU-recognized diplomas

  • Affordable living costs in Slovakia

  • Increased career opportunities after graduation

  • Open for Slovaks living abroad as well

Eligibility Criteria

  • Citizenship of a country other than Slovakia

  • No upper age limit

  • Under 18 must submit a legal guardian’s signed approval

  • No permanent/temporary residence in Slovakia since 2020

  • No prior studies in Slovakia

  • Completed secondary education for Bachelor’s/Combined degrees

  • Completed first-level higher education for Master’s programs

  • Must be available for full-time, in-person study

  • SAT score of at least 1100 is an advantage

Required Documents

  • Passport/National ID

  • CV

  • Motivation letter

  • Consent of legal guardian (if under 18)

  • SAT test certificate

  • Required solemn declarations (signed templates)

Application Process

  1. Apply via the official portal.

  2. Create an account and verify via email.

  3. Log in, complete your profile, and upload all required documents.

  4. Submit the application before the deadline.

📅 Deadline: 31 July 2025
🌐 Official Link: https://www.saia.sk/en/main/news/news/scholarships-for-talented-international-students?