Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries

Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic (MEYS)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Citizens of the programme's priority countries, which change by year (for 2026/27: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus (democratic forces), Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Guatemala and Jordan). You apply for full-time study at a Czech public university in Czech or English. Check the current country list because Bangladesh and India are not on the 2026/27 list.

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About this opportunity

A Czech development-cooperation scholarship for full-time study at public universities. The list of eligible countries is reviewed each year.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Citizens of the programme's priority countries, which change by year (for 2026/27: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus (democratic forces), Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Guatemala and Jordan). You apply for full-time study at a Czech public university in Czech or English. Check the current country list because Bangladesh and India are not on the 2026/27 list.
2. Note the deadline. Sep 30 (annual, for the following academic year; the 2026/27 call closed on 30 Sep 2025 and the 2027/28 call closed on 30 Sep 2026 - the next call is expected to close again at the end of Sep 2027) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Application form; Signed declaration of the terms; Legalised copy of your diploma with sworn Czech translation; Passport copy; University admission or application proof.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Competitive selection of applications received through embassies and UNESCO commissions

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
5. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
6. 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 Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries?

Citizens of the programme's priority countries, which change by year (for 2026/27: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus (democratic forces), Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Guatemala and Jordan). You apply for full-time study at a Czech public university in Czech or English. Check the current country list because Bangladesh and India are not on the 2026/27 list.

What does Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries cover?

Tuition paid by the government plus a monthly stipend (about CZK 16,000 for follow-up Master, about CZK 24,960 for PhD)

When is the deadline for Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries?

Sep 30 (annual, for the following academic year; the 2026/27 call closed on 30 Sep 2025 and the 2027/28 call closed on 30 Sep 2026 - the next call is expected to close again at the end of Sep 2027) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries?

Host countries: Czech Republic.

What documents do I need for Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries?

Application form; Signed declaration of the terms; Legalised copy of your diploma with sworn Czech translation; Passport copy; University admission or application proof.

How are applicants selected for Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries?

Competitive selection of applications received through embassies and UNESCO commissions

How much work is the Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries application?

High: embassy application + legalised diploma with sworn translation