The Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MŠMT) has officially announced that applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Government Scholarships for Developing Countries. This initiative is part of the Czech Republic’s long-standing Foreign Development Cooperation efforts (msmt.gov.cz).
Eligible Countries (for 2026/2027)
Citizens of the following nations may apply:
- Europe/Eurasia: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus (democratic forces)
- Africa: Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia
- Asia & Latin America/Middle East: Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Jordan (msmt.gov.cz)
Types of Study Programs Supported
The scholarships cover full-time study programs at Czech public universities, offered either in Czech or English:
- In the Czech language:
- Bachelor’s programs (3–4 years), only for Georgian applicants
- Follow-up Master’s programs (2–3 years), for applicants from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, and Belarus
- A one-year preparatory Czech language course (msmt.gov.cz)
- In the English language:
- Follow-up Master’s programs (2 years)
- Doctoral programs (3–4 years) (msmt.gov.cz)
Entry requirements include: completion of appropriate previous education (secondary, Bachelor’s, or Master’s as relevant), passing entrance examinations for Czech-language programs, and—where applicable—an online English language test during application submission (msmt.gov.cz).
Application Process & Deadline
- Applicants must submit an electronic application form by 30 September 2025 (msmt.gov.cz).
- The application is considered complete only after successful completion of the required general knowledge test and, if studying in English, the online English language test (msmt.gov.cz).
- Once selected, scholarship recipients are expected to commence their studies in the academic year 2026/2027 (msmt.gov.cz).
Additional Information
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the official “Guidelines for Granting Scholarships of the Government of the Czech Republic”, available in both Czech and English, as well as the FAQ document provided (msmt.gov.cz).
- The Czech National Agency for International Education and Research (DZS) is responsible for handling specific arrangements, including coordination with universities (msmt.gov.cz).
Summary Table
| Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 30 September 2025 |
| Eligible Countries | Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus (democratic forces), Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Jordan |
| Languages of Study | Czech (Bachelor’s for Georgia; follow-up Master’s + prep course); English (follow-up Master’s, PhD) |
| Tests Required | General knowledge test; English test for English-taught programs |
| Program Duration | Bachelor’s: 3–4 yrs; Master’s: 2–3 yrs; PhD: 3–4 yrs |
| Program Start | Academic Year 2026/2027 |
| Guidelines & FAQ | Available in Czech and English via official MŠMT site |
| Implementation | Under Government Resolution No. 870 (27 Nov 2024) by MŠMT, MFA, and Ministry of Health; coordinated by DZS |
This scholarship presents a substantial opportunity for students from the specified countries to pursue higher education in the Czech Republic, fully supported under a long-standing development cooperation framework.
source : https://msmt.gov.cz/eu-and-
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