Albanian Government Bilateral & Western Balkans Scholarships

Ministry of Education and Sport of the Republic of Albania

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Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Citizens of partner countries with active bilateral educational agreements with Albania and eligible regional candidates; high school diploma for Bachelor or Bachelor degree for Master; meets host university entry requirements.

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About this opportunity

The Ministry of Education and Sport of Albania offers annual scholarship quotas under bilateral intergovernmental agreements for foreign students to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate or language studies at Albanian public higher education institutions.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Citizens of partner countries with active bilateral educational agreements with Albania and eligible regional candidates; high school diploma for Bachelor or Bachelor degree for Master; meets host university entry requirements.
2. Note the deadline. Jun - Jul (annual call via bilateral partner ministries and embassies) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Official application and nomination form; Certified high school or university transcripts; Birth certificate and passport copy; Medical certificate; Proof of language proficiency.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Nomination by the sending country's Ministry of Education or embassy followed by placement confirmation by the Albanian Ministry of Education and Sport

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Tips from our advisors

1. Apply through your home country's Ministry of Education scholarship desk before the summer deadline
2. Check whether a preparatory Albanian language year is required for your track
3. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
4. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
5. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
6. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
7. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
8. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Albanian Government Bilateral & Western Balkans Scholarships?

Citizens of partner countries with active bilateral educational agreements with Albania and eligible regional candidates; high school diploma for Bachelor or Bachelor degree for Master; meets host university entry requirements.

What does Albanian Government Bilateral & Western Balkans Scholarships cover?

Tuition waiver at public universities in Albania, monthly living stipend and free student dormitory accommodation

When is the deadline for Albanian Government Bilateral & Western Balkans Scholarships?

Jun - Jul (annual call via bilateral partner ministries and embassies) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Albanian Government Bilateral & Western Balkans Scholarships?

Host countries: Albania.

What documents do I need for Albanian Government Bilateral & Western Balkans Scholarships?

Official application and nomination form; Certified high school or university transcripts; Birth certificate and passport copy; Medical certificate; Proof of language proficiency.

How are applicants selected for Albanian Government Bilateral & Western Balkans Scholarships?

Nomination by the sending country's Ministry of Education or embassy followed by placement confirmation by the Albanian Ministry of Education and Sport

How much work is the Albanian Government Bilateral & Western Balkans Scholarships application?

Medium: home ministry or embassy nomination + transcripts + medical certificate