Slovakian Fully Funded Scholarships 2027

The Slovakia Scholarships 2027 program opens its doors to talented undergraduates and postgraduates, offering substantial financial support reaching €15,000 for selected bachelor’s candidates. This initiative specifically targets students pursuing degrees at public universities throughout Slovakia.

What Makes This Scholarship Unique

Unlike many European scholarships that prioritize academic grades alone, this program bases selection primarily on standardized test performance. The application process remains straightforward yet competitive, with 225 scholarships available for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Bachelor’s level benefits:

• €500 monthly stipend across ten months annually
• Three consecutive years of support
• Total maximum award reaches €15,000

Master’s level benefits:

• Identical monthly payment structure
• Two academic years of funding
• Total support caps at €10,000

The funding primarily assists with living expenses and study-related costs. Tuition fees require separate consideration, though participating public universities may waive these charges for scholarship recipients enrolled in eligible foreign-language programs. Each institution makes this determination independently.

Study Areas

The scholarship supports full-time, in-person education across specific fields aligned with Slovakia’s Smart Specialisation Strategy. Eligible disciplines include:

• Engineering and technology sectors
• Natural sciences and digital development
• Healthcare and innovation fields
• Other nationally prioritized study areas

Applicants must verify that their chosen university and program appear on the official supported programs list. Doctoral studies, part-time courses, distance learning, and programs outside approved subject areas remain ineligible.

Eligibility Criteria

The competition welcomes global applicants, though certain requirements apply:

• Hold non-Slovak citizenship (dual nationals and Slovaks abroad may qualify under specific conditions)
• Maintain no permanent Slovak residency since January 1, 2021
• Secure admission to an eligible public Slovak university
• Commit to full-time, in-person study in Slovakia
• Submit English-language CV and motivation letter
• Provide valid SAT or SCIO standardized test results
• Meet individual university admission requirements

Bachelor’s candidates typically need secondary education completed outside Slovakia without prior Slovak university attendance, except for academic mobility programs. Master’s applicants can qualify after completing bachelor’s degrees abroad or progressing directly from Slovak undergraduate programs.

No age restrictions exist, though applicants under 18 require guardian approval.

Standardized Testing Requirements

The selection process diverges significantly from traditional scholarship models. Your standardized test score determines eligibility, not academic grades or extracurricular achievements.

Minimum requirements include:

• SAT score reaching at least 1100 points
• SCIO Mathematics and General Academic Prerequisites tests achieving average percentile of 63 or higher

Candidates scoring below these thresholds face automatic disqualification. Test certificates must upload before the deadline, with no substitutions or late submissions accepted. Choose one testing route per application.

How to Apply

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Application Timeline

The deadline stands at July 31, 2026 for the 2027 academic year. Complete applications require declarations, CV, motivation letter, and valid test results. Students should simultaneously apply to their preferred Slovak universities, as scholarship confirmation occurs only after verifying successful enrolment.