Visegrad Scholarship Program
Funding of €3,500 per semester for master's, doctoral and postdoctoral study or research in Czechia, Hungary, Poland or Slovakia, open to citizens of the Visegrad countries and their Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership neighbours.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Visegrad countries (Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia)
Funding
The scholar receives €3,500 per semester and the host institution €2,000 per semester, for one or two semesters of full-time study or research.
Eligible applicants
Citizens of Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership countries; study in another country than your own
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Overview
Visegrad Scholarship Program is offered by International Visegrad Fund for Master’s, PhD study in Visegrad countries (Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia). Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Scanned valid IDRequired
- Transcript of the last two completed semesters or diploma supplement (master's)Required
- Letter of acceptance from the host university, or proof of application (master's)Required
What this scholarship covers
€3,500 per semester stipend
Included
€2,000 per semester paid to the host institution
Included
The scholar receives €3,500 per semester and the host institution €2,000 per semester, for one or two semesters of full-time study or research. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Multi-university scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens of Czechia, Hungary, Poland or Slovakia (to study in another V4 country or a partner country), or of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia or Ukraine (to study in a V4 country).
- International eligibility
- Citizenship must differ from the host institution's country.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Bachelor's or master's degree.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Official eligibility summary
Holders of a bachelor's or master's degree who will study or research for one or two semesters at an accredited institution in a country other than their own. Previous university studies must have been completed in a country other than the host country, and the current employer or permanent residence must be more than 150 km from the host institution. Preference goes to applicants not supported before and to topics relevant to the V4 region.
Applicant profile
- Citizens of Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership countries; study in another country than your own
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Visegrad countries (Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia)
Current-cycle criteria
- Holders of a bachelor's or master's degree who will study or research for one or two semesters at an accredited institution in a country other than their own. Previous university studies must have been completed in a country other than the host country, and the current employer or permanent residence must be more than 150 km from the host institution. Preference goes to applicants not supported before and to topics relevant to the V4 region.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Letter of acceptance with a detailed working plan (post-master's)
How to apply
- 1
Choose a host institution and make sure your citizenship and previous studies meet the rules
- 2
Register and apply online in My Visegrad
- 3
Upload documents in English or with a certified translation
- 4
Wait for results on 31 May 2027
Application timeline
Application cycle
The call opens 1 January 2027 (noon) and closes 15 April 2027 (noon); results are announced 31 May 2027.
The listed deadline is April 15, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
International Visegrad Fund
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is April 15, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.