National Scholarship Programme (NSP) of the Slovak Republic 2025

Host Country

Slovakia

Field of Study

All fields – No academic discipline restrictions.

Eligible Levels / Categories

• Students (Master’s or advanced undergraduate)

• PhD students

• University teachers, researchers, and artists

Eligibility

Open to citizens of all countries (except Slovakia).

A) Students – all three conditions must be met:

• Enrolled in a university outside Slovakia.

• Be a Master’s student, or have completed at least 2.5 years of university study in a similar program.

• Accepted by a Slovak university (public/private/state) for academic mobility.

Duration of stay: 1–2 semesters (4 to 10 months), or 1–3 trimesters.

B) PhD Students:

• Enrolled in a PhD program outside Slovakia.

• Accepted by a Slovak university or research institution (e.g., Slovak Academy of Sciences).

Duration of stay: 1 to 10 months.

C) University Teachers, Researchers, and Artists:

• Invited by a Slovak host institution (non-commercial, certified for R&D).

Duration of stay: 1 to 10 months.

Required Documents

For Students:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Motivation letter

• Study plan

• Two letters of recommendation (from university professors)

• Confirmation of current enrollment from home university

• Bachelor diploma + transcript + state exam certificate (if applicable)

• Admission/Invitation letter from Slovak host university (with duration)

For PhD Students:

• CV

• Motivation letter

• Research/study/artistic plan

• One letter of recommendation from thesis supervisor

• Confirmation of enrollment from home university/research institution

• Master’s diploma + transcript + state exam certificate (if applicable)

• List of publications/artistic works (in required format)

• Invitation letter from Slovak host university/research institution

For Teachers, Researchers, Artists:

• CV

• Teaching/research/artistic activity plan

• Highest academic degree diploma

• List of publications/artistic works

• Invitation letter from Slovak host institution (with duration)

Language of documents: English or Slovak
(If original documents are in another language, you must attach both the original and an official translation into English or Slovak.)

Financial Coverage

• Monthly stipend: Between €650 – €1470, depending on the category.

• Travel allowance (for students & PhD students only): based on distance from home to Slovak host institution.

• Medical exam reimbursement: Up to €250 for applicants needing a temporary residence permit.

The scholarship covers living expenses such as food and accommodation during the stay in Slovakia.

Deadline

April 30, 2025

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the official NSP website:
https://www.scholarships.sk