Are you a student from a developing country looking for fully funded study opportunities in Europe? The Government of the Czech Republic Scholarships 2026/2027 are now open for applications! These scholarships are a prestigious part of the Czech Republic’s Foreign Development Cooperation and offer a chance to study at top Czech public universities for free.
Why Choose the Czech Government Scholarship?
With a tradition dating back to the 1950s, over 20,000 international students have benefitted from the Czech Government’s generosity. These fully funded scholarships for developing countries are ideal for those seeking Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degrees in the Czech Republic, with tuition, accommodation, and living expenses covered.
Degree Level
Programs Available
In Czech Language (with 1-year Czech language preparatory course)
- Bachelor’s Programs (only for Georgia)
- Follow-up Master’s Programs (for Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus)
In English Language (for all eligible countries)
- Selected Follow-up Master’s Programs (2 years)
- Selected Doctoral Programs (3–4 years)
Available Subjects
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- All Subjects
Benefits
The Czech Republic Government Scholarship is fully funded and includes:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Monthly stipend
- Accommodation in university dormitories
- Health insurance
- Travel expenses in some cases
Eligible Nationalities
The scholarships are open to students from:
- Europe: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus (democratic forces)
- Africa: Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia
- Asia: Cambodia, Sri Lanka
- Latin America & Middle East: Guatemala, Jordan
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries
- For Bachelor’s programs: Must have completed secondary education equivalent to Czech high school
- For Master’s programs: Must hold a Bachelor’s degree
- For PhD programs: Must hold a Master’s degree
- Applicants for English-taught programs must pass an online English proficiency test
- Not eligible: Citizens of the Czech Republic, EU, or those with permanent residence in the Czech Republic
