Are you an international student, PhD candidate, researcher, or artist needing a European scholarship? Applications for international students’ scholarships in the Slovak Republic for the academic year 2025-2026 are now being accepted. This educational scholarship, funded by the Slovakia Ministry of Education, is open to students and professionals worldwide.
This article provides all the information you may require about the NSP Slovak Republic, such as participation requirements, entitlements, and how to apply for the program.
Overview of the National Scholarship Program (NSP)
The NSP Slovak Republic was launched in 2005 to encourage internationalisation and academic mobility. It provides financial support to:
- Master’s and PhD students
- University teachers
- Researchers
- Artists
This scholarship, organised at Slovak universities and research facilities, enables the recipients to study, teach, or research at Slovak universities for up to ten months.
Scholarship Benefits
The NSP also covers monthly allowances for basic needs like food and accommodation.
Category | Monthly Stipend (EUR) |
Master’s students | €620 |
PhD students | €1,025.50 |
Researchers/Teachers (without PhD, <4 years exp.) | €1,025.50 |
Researchers/Teachers (with PhD, <10 years exp.) | €1,370 |
Researchers/Teachers (with PhD, >10 years exp.) | €1,470 |
Eligibility Criteria
For the candidate to qualify for the NSP Slovak Republic, they have to meet the following criteria:
Who Can Apply?
- University students obtaining their Master’s degree at universities other than Slovak (must have completed at least 2.5 years of study).
- All PhD students who are carrying out research or studying in Slovakia.
- Slovak university teachers, researchers, and artists invited to the Slovak institutions.
Who is NOT Eligible?
- Students who are enrolled in the full-degree programmes in Slovakia.
- Those applicants who worked in Slovakia for 12 months or more during the last 36 months.
- Those holding another scholarship granted by the Slovak government (e.g., Erasmus+, Visegrad Fund, CEEPUS).
Language Requirement: This will require using English or Slovak, depending on the university of choice.
📅 Application Deadlines
The NSP has two application cycles in 2025:
- April 30, 2025 (for stays beginning from September 2025).
- October 31, 2025(for the stays which start from February of the year of the following two thousand and twenty-six)
📝 How to Apply for the NSP Slovak Republic
These are the steps to follow in application submission:
Step 1: Prepare Required Documents
- Online application form (available on the official website).
- Admission/Invitation letter from a Slovak university/research institution.
- Proof of previous studies (transcripts, diplomas).
- CV/resume.
- Research/study plan (for PhD/researchers).
- Recommendation letters (if required).
Step 2: Submit Online Application
- The online application should be completed using the Application Form, available in Slovak or English.
- Upload all required documents.
- Please click the “SEND” button after completing the work before the stated time.
The last step is to send a hard copy of the admission letter; the following are the compartments that should be included:
Upon applying online, forward the hard copy of the admission/invitation letter to the following:
SAIA, n. o., Sasinkova 10, 812 20 Bratislava 1, Slovakia
This must be delivered within three working days from the set deadline.
🔗 Official Website
For more details, the readers are advised to visit the official website of the NSP:
https://www.minedu.sk/scholarships-of-the-government-of-the-slovak-republic
💡 Final Thoughts
The Slovak Republic National Scholarship Program 2025 is an excellent chance for international students and researchers to get full scholarships to study or work in Europe. Since it has relatively high requirements and offers a monthly payment, it is a very popular scholarship—remember to apply as soon as possible.
If you qualify for any of these scholarships, do not miss your opportunity to enhance your academic career in Slovakia.