Slovak Republic National Scholarship Program (NSP) 2024/2025

The Slovak Republic National Scholarship Program (NSP) 2024/2025: In order to support international students, researchers, and artists globally with generous financial aid and higher study options in a variety of academic fields across various top-ranked public, private, and research institutions in the Slovak Republic, the government is offering the NSP Scholarship Program for the summer semester starting from February 1, 2025. The program aims to increase mobility across Europe by inviting talented individuals from all over the world to study in recognized institutions.

NSP Scholarship Overview

Since its inception in 2005, the Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Education, Research, Science, and Sport has financed the scholarship. International students, PhD students, university teachers, researchers, and artists are eligible to apply. Applicants belonging to any part of the world (except Slovakian citizens) are eligible to apply for the NSP Scholarship program. The scholarship program intends to cover living costs that include accommodation, food, research expenses, and any other miscellaneous costs. The program will also provide travel grants to eligible applicants.

Why should the Slovak Republic be your next study destination?

The Slovak Republic, a part of Central Europe bordered by Poland, Austria, and the Czech Republic, is home to a rich cultural heritage influenced by European and Slavic folk architecture, music, and crafts. It is a member of the EU, OECD, and NATO, and is home to esteemed universities and research institutes throughout Europe, such as the Slovak University of Technology. The NSP Scholarship, established in 2005, has hosted a mass of international students, proving to be one of the greatest mobility programs across Europe.

Slovak Republic National Scholarship Program (NSP) 2024-25 Details

• Country: Slovak Republic
• Eligible Countries: All Nationals (except Slovakians)
• Coverage: Funded
• Funded by: Government of Slovakia
• Application Deadline: October 31st 2024

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Scholarship Coverage:

Each category receives a scholarship, and the awards aim to cover all the costs that international students will incur while studying in the Slovak Republic, including food, housing, personal expenses, research expenses, and miscellaneous costs. They also provide full assistance with all issues related to students settling into their respective institutions.

Stipend

Travel allowance:  

Additionally, applicants can also apply for a travel allowance the amount depends on the distance between the applicant’s address and Slovakia. The amount ranges from 50 € to 1500 €.

Program Duration:

• Master Students: 1-2 Semesters (4-10 Months)
• PhD Students: 1-10 Months
• Researchers, artists, and university teachers: 1–10 months

Eligibility Criteria:

The NSP scholarship 2025 is awarded for the following study programs with the mentioned eligibility criteria.

• Nationality: Open for all nationals
• Masters Study Programs:
  • They must be pursuing their higher education at universities outside of Slovakia.
  • Masters students or those who have completed at least 2.5 years of studies in the same program at the time of the application deadline are eligible
• Doctoral study programs:
  • Be pursuing a PhD program outside of Slovakia and have received acceptance from a public, private, or state university or research institution, or
  • The Slovak Institute, which is not a business company, extends an invitation to international university teachers, researchers, and artists to teach, participate in artistic activities, or carry out research.

Ineligibility:

• Students pursuing full-time education in the Republic of Slovakia
• Applicants spent more than 15 months in Slovakia over the past 36 months.
• Those currently receiving scholarships from Slovak Republic funding

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Documents Required:

• CV/ resume
• Letter of Motivation
• Detailed Study Program
• Recommendation letters
• Confirmation letter from applicant’s home HEI
• Bachelor’s diploma
• Admission/invitation letter issued by the institution in Slovakia

Selection process:

The selection committee, which focuses on

• Reason: Why has the applicant decided to apply to the respective host institution in Slovakia?
• Program: The applicant’s preferred program for study, research, or teaching, as well as how it aligns with his/her career goals.
• Qualities: Applicants are thoroughly assessed on their professional and personal qualities (which candidates can express in the recommendation letters).
• Academic or research achievements
• The host institution’s contribution
• The submitted application’s overall quality

How do you make a claim?

If rejected applicants are dissatisfied with the results announced by SAIA (the responsible organization), they can file a claim by writing a letter that must include

• Your name and details
• Your application
• Why are you not satisfied? Can you explain what went wrong?
• You must write clearly and concisely, providing all the relevant information.

Reviving your claim:

• The SAIA will review your claim.
• You will receive the decision and all clarifications after a month

How to Apply for the Slovak National Scholarship?

• Step 1: Apply through the official website, fill out the online application, and attach all the relevant documents in Slovak or English (in case of any other language, a translation is required).
• Step 2: Separately apply to the university or institution of your choice, indicating your desired academic field. Obtain an admission or offer letter from the institution, scan it, and attach it to your NSP scholarship application. The institution will not accept your application without the letter.
• Step 3: Submission: Review your application thoroughly and submit it, ensuring it adheres to the guidelines issued by the SAIA.

For more insights, check Tips for applicants

SLOVAK NSP SCHOLARSHIP OFFICIAL LINK

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the summer semester of the academic year 2024/25 is October 31st, 2024.