Overview
Master’s students (mobility)
PhD students, Researchers
Description
Master’s students (mobility)
PhD students, Researchers
University Teachers
Artists
Additional Information
Degree Level
Master’s students (mobility)
PhD students, Researchers
University Teachers
Artists
Available Subjects
All subjects
Benefits
The National Scholarship Programme provides generous monthly funding:
Monthly Stipend
Master’s Students: €620 per month
PhD Students: €1,025.50 per month
University Teachers/Researchers/Artists: Without PhD & <4 years experience: €1,025.50 With PhD & <10 years experience: €1,370 With PhD & >10 years experience: €1,470
Without PhD & <4 years experience: €1,025.50
With PhD & <10 years experience: €1,370
With PhD & >10 years experience: €1,470
The scholarship covers living expenses in Slovakia, including accommodation, food, and daily costs.
Travel Grant
Students and PhD applicants can receive a travel allowance based on distance between home country and Slovakia:
€50 – €1,500 (depending on distance up to 7,000+ km)
The travel grant is paid at the end of the stay together with the final scholarship payment.
Eligible Nationalities
Open to international students of all nationalities.
Who Can Apply
Must be studying outside Slovakia
Must have completed at least 2.5 years of university studies
Must be accepted by a Slovak university
Duration: 1–2 semesters
Note: Not available for full degree students in Slovakia.
Enrolled in a PhD program outside Slovakia
Accepted by a Slovak university or research institution
Duration: 1–10 months
Invited by a Slovak institution
Host must have research eligibility certification
Duration: 1–10 months
Who Is Not Eligible
The NSP does not support:
Students enrolled in full-degree programs in Slovakia
Applicants who stayed in Slovakia 15+ months in the last 36 months
Those receiving other publicly funded scholarships (Erasmus+, Visegrad Fund, etc.)
Certain experienced applicants without a PhD (with exceptions)
Required Documents
Although requirements vary by category, common documents include:
CV
Motivation letter
Study/research plan
Acceptance letter from Slovak host institution
Recommendation letters
Academic transcripts and diplomas
Applications must be submitted online at www.scholarships.sk .
Note: The original acceptance letter must be sent to SAIA within 3 working days after the deadline.
Nsp Scholarship Deadlines
30 April (16:00 CET) – For next academic year stays
31 October (16:00 CET) – For summer semester stays
Applicants are advised not to wait until the last minute to submit applications.
Selection Process
Applications are evaluated by a Selection Committee appointed by the Slovak Ministry. Selection is based on:
Academic excellence
Quality of study/research plan
Recommendation letters
Contribution to host institution
Overall application consistency
Scholarships are highly competitive and subject to available funding.
Why Study In Slovakia
Slovakia offers:
Affordable European living costs
Strong academic institutions
Research collaboration opportunities
Central European location
Cultural and historical richness
The NSP Slovakia scholarship is one of the best European mobility scholarships available for international scholars.
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
Is the National Scholarship Programme Slovakia fully funded? Yes, the NSP Slovakia scholarship provides a monthly stipend, travel grant (for students and PhD applicants), and reimbursement for required medical checks. It covers living expenses during your stay in Slovakia.
Can I apply if I am already studying in Slovakia? No. The NSP is designed for international mobility, not for students enrolled in full-degree programs in Slovakia.
How competitive is the Slovakia NSP scholarship? The scholarship is highly competitive. Selection depends on academic merit, research proposal quality, recommendation letters, and available funding determined by the Selection Committee.
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Funding
Fully Funded
Organization
Slovekia Universities
Degree
Masters, PhD, Non-Degree
Subjects
All Subjects
Nationality
International Students
Country
Slovakia
Source
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