The scholarship is intended for international students who wish to study full-time in Slovakia at the bachelor's, combined bachelor's and master's, or master's level in selected study programmes aligned with the Smart Specialisation Strategy of the Slovak Republic (SK RIS3 2021+).

    The scholarship is open to applicants from all over the world. A successful applicant may receive a scholarship of up to EUR 15,000.

    The scholarship is paid monthly during the first three consecutive academic years of a bachelor's or a combined bachelor's and master's programme, or during the first two consecutive academic years of a master's programme, with a monthly amount of EUR 500.

    Applications can be submitted between 24 June and 31 July 2025 23:59 CET via the official website: https://scholarships.portalvs.sk.

    The main selection criterion is a successful SAT test result with a minimum score of 1100.

    The scholarship scheme is co-financed by the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) and the state budget of the Slovak Republic.

    Benefits of being a scholarship holder:

    *Access to public health insurance upon request.

    *Financial support through the scholarship to help you pursue your goals.

    *The opportunity to participate in Erasmus+ or other academic mobility programs, if interested.

    *Study programs available in Slovak and foreign languages, some of them tuition-free.