Job Description

Apply for the National Scholarship Program of Slovakia 2025, Slovak Republic Scholarship, Fully Funded Slovakia Scholarship, NSP Scholarship for International Students.

Opportunity Description

Applications are now open for the National Scholarship Program of Slovakia 2025. Established in 2005, this prestigious program supports international Master’s and PhD students, university teachers, researchers, and artists in pursuing study, teaching, research, and artistic mobility at Slovak universities and research organizations.

Funded by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development, and Youth of Slovakia, the program provides financial support for living costs and travel allowances, promoting two-way mobility:

• International scholarship holders to Slovakia
• Slovak scholarship holders abroad

Key Details of the Slovakia National Scholarship:

• Funding Organization: Slovak Republic
• Host Country: Slovakia
• Eligible Countries: All (except Slovak citizens)
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Fields of Study: Various disciplines
• Duration: 1–10 months
• Application Deadlines:
  • 30 April 2025 (16:00 CET) → For the next academic year
  • 31 October 2025 (16:00 CET) → For the summer semester

Benefits of the Slovakia National Scholarship

The National Scholarship Program of Slovakia 2025 covers living expenses and travel grants:

• Master’s students: €620/month
• PhD students: €1,025.50/month
• University teachers, researchers, artists:
• Without PhD, < 4 years experience: €1,025.50/month
• With PhD, < 10 years experience: €1,370/month
• With PhD, > 10 years experience: €1,470/month

Travel Allowance (lump sum, based on distance):

• Up to 200 km → €0
• 200–300 km → €50
• 300–500 km → €100
• 500–1,000 km → €250
• 1,000–2,000 km → €350
• 2,000–3,000 km → €500
• 3,000–5,000 km → €750
• 5,000–7,000 km → €1,100
• Over 7,000 km → €1,500

Eligibility Criteria

A) University Students

• Must be studying outside Slovakia
• Must be Master’s students or have completed at least 2.5 years of university
• Must be accepted by a Slovak higher education institution
• Duration: 1–2 semesters (4–10 months) or 1–3 trimesters (3–10 months)

B) PhD Students

• Must be pursuing doctoral education abroad
• Must be accepted by a Slovak university or research institution
• Duration: 1–10 months

C) University Teachers, Researchers & Artists

• Must be invited by a Slovak institution with a valid R&D certificate
• Duration: 1–10 months

Not Eligible:

• Slovak citizens
• Applicants who spent 15+ months in Slovakia within the last 36 months
• Applicants funded by other public programs (e.g., Erasmus+)

Required Documents

For International Students

• CV & Motivation Letter
• Detailed Study Program
• 2 Recommendation Letters
• Certificate of enrollment from home university
• Copy of undergraduate degree/diploma supplement (optional)
• Admission or invitation letter from Slovak university

PhD Students

• CV & Motivation Letter
• Study/Research/Artistic Program
• Recommendation Letter from supervisor
• Statement confirming PhD enrollment
• Copy of Master’s degree/diploma supplement
• List of publications/creative works
• Admission or invitation letter

University Teachers, Researchers & Artists

• Updated CV
• Detailed research/teaching/artistic program
• Copy of highest academic degree
• List of publications/creative works
• Admission/invitation letter from Slovak host institution

Note: All documents must be in Slovak or English. If written in another language, they must be translated by an official translator.

How to Apply National Scholarship Program of Slovakia 2025

1. Apply online via the NSP Application Portal
2. Complete and submit the application form.
3. Upload all required documents in Slovak/English.
4. Submit before the deadline:

• • 30 April 2025 or 31 October 2025
• Late applications will not be accepted.
• For more details, visit the Official NSP Website

Apply Now

Final Thoughts

The National Scholarship Program of Slovakia 2025 is a fantastic opportunity for international students, PhD candidates, and professionals in academia and the arts to study, teach, research, or create in Slovakia.

With monthly stipends, travel support, and access to top Slovak institutions, this fully funded program offers life-changing experiences and international collaboration.

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