Bulgarian Government Bilateral Scholarships

Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; partner-country governments

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Details checked on 18 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Foreign citizens covered by an active bilateral education agreement; nationality and study level determine eligibility

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About this opportunity

Government-supported study opportunities administered under bilateral cooperation agreements. This is not a universal scholarship open to every international applicant.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Foreign citizens covered by an active bilateral education agreement; nationality and study level determine eligibility
2. Note the deadline. Annual (set by the Bulgarian ministry and passed on through your home education authority or the Bulgarian embassy) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. National nomination where required; academic records; passport; language evidence; admission documents.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Eligibility and selection depend on the bilateral agreement

Profile of past winners

Not specified

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Tips from our advisors

1. Ask your country's education ministry or Bulgarian embassy whether a 2027 call applies to your nationality.
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
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.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Bulgarian Government Bilateral Scholarships?

Foreign citizens covered by an active bilateral education agreement; nationality and study level determine eligibility

What does Bulgarian Government Bilateral Scholarships cover?

Tuition and/or stipend according to agreement

When is the deadline for Bulgarian Government Bilateral Scholarships?

Annual (set by the Bulgarian ministry and passed on through your home education authority or the Bulgarian embassy) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Bulgarian Government Bilateral Scholarships?

Host countries: Bulgaria.

What documents do I need for Bulgarian Government Bilateral Scholarships?

National nomination where required; academic records; passport; language evidence; admission documents.

How are applicants selected for Bulgarian Government Bilateral Scholarships?

Eligibility and selection depend on the bilateral agreement

How much work is the Bulgarian Government Bilateral Scholarships application?

Medium