If you want to spend part of your academic or research journey in Europe, the Government Scholarship of the Slovak Republic 2027 could give you the chance to study, research, teach, or complete an artistic stay in Slovakia. Offered through the National Scholarship Programme, the opportunity supports international university students, PhD students, university teachers, researchers, and artists. Eligible students can receive €620 per month, while PhD students can receive €1,025.50 per month. Experienced university teachers, researchers, and artists may receive up to €1,470 per month. A travel grant of up to €1,500 is also available, depending on the distance to Slovakia. Applications are submitted online, with the next deadline set for October 31, 2026.

What This Scholarship Really Offers You

This programme is mainly for academic mobility, not a full degree. That makes it useful if you want international exposure, research experience, teaching experience, or an academic exchange without moving abroad for an entire degree. The monthly support is intended to help with living costs during your approved stay in Slovakia. Eligible university students can receive €620 per month, while PhD students can receive €1,025.50 per month. University teachers, researchers, and artists may receive up to €1,470 per month. You can also receive a travel grant of up to €1,500, depending on the distance between your home and Slovakia. Your approved mobility period depends on your applicant category.

Who Can Apply for Slovakia Government Scholarship 2027?

Slovakia Government Scholarship 2027 is open to international second-level university students, PhD students, university teachers, researchers, and artists who meet the specific conditions. As an international master’s-level student, you generally need to study at a university outside Slovakia and have completed at least 2.5 years of university study in the same or a similar programme. You must also have acceptance from an eligible Slovak higher education institution. PhD students need an eligible Slovak host institution or supervisor as well. Depending on your category, the supported stay can last 1 to 10 months. University teachers, researchers, and artists can also apply when they have an eligible Slovak host or invitation.

How to Apply for Government Scholarship Slovakia 2027?

Start by finding an eligible Slovak university or research institution willing to host your mobility period. Your application should explain why the stay matters for your academic, research, teaching, or artistic development. You will generally need a CV, motivation letter, detailed study programme, recommendation letters, proof of current enrolment, previous academic documents, and an acceptance or invitation letter. PhD applicants should also prepare a research or artistic programme, supervisor recommendation, and publication or artistic activity record where applicable. Applications are submitted online through the official National Scholarship Programme platform. Make sure your documents and host confirmation are ready before submitting the application.

Key Details at a Glance

Detail	Information
Scholarship	Government Scholarship / National Scholarship Programme
Country	Slovakia
Eligible Applicants	Students, PhD students, teachers, researchers, artists
Student Grant	€620/month
PhD Grant	€1,025.50/month
Travel Support	Up to €1,500
Study Stay	1–10 months, depending on category
Deadline	October 31, 2026
Application	Online

If you want to gain international academic or research experience in Slovakia, start securing your host institution and preparing your documents early. The October 31, 2026 at 16:00 CET deadline gives you a clear target, but obtaining an acceptance or invitation letter can take time.

Visit the official page of the Government Scholarship of the Slovak Republic for eligibility, funding conditions and application requirements. 

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