Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries
Czech government scholarships for follow-up Master's and doctoral study for citizens of selected partner countries, in English or Czech-taught programmes.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Czechia
Funding
The page gives no amounts. Scholarships cover the standard length of full-time study; Czech-taught Master's includes a one-year Czech preparatory course at Charles University.
Eligible applicants
Citizens of listed partner countries with a bachelor's or master's degree
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Overview
Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries is offered by Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic (MEYS) for Master’s, PhD study in Czechia. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Monthly amounts and tuition
Not specified
The page gives no amounts. Scholarships cover the standard length of full-time study; Czech-taught Master's includes a one-year Czech preparatory course at Charles University. 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
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens of the countries listed in the current call; Czech and EU citizens and Czech permanent residents are excluded.
- International eligibility
- Country list is set per call. No legal entitlement to an award.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Completed bachelor's (Master's) or master's (doctoral) degree; general study prerequisites test.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- Online English test for English-taught programmes.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Czechia
Official eligibility summary
Open to citizens of the countries named in each call (for 2027/2028: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus (democratic forces), Ethiopia, Gabon, Mauritania, Zambia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Palestine, Guatemala, Honduras). Master's applicants need a completed bachelor's; doctoral applicants a completed master's. Czech-taught Master's places are only for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine and Belarus. English-taught applicants sit an online English test.
Applicant profile
- Citizens of listed partner countries with a bachelor's or master's degree
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Czechia
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to citizens of the countries named in each call (for 2027/2028: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus (democratic forces), Ethiopia, Gabon, Mauritania, Zambia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Palestine, Guatemala, Honduras). Master's applicants need a completed bachelor's; doctoral applicants a completed master's. Czech-taught Master's places are only for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine and Belarus. English-taught applicants sit an online English test.
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
- Motivation letter
- Study prerequisites test
- English test (English-taught programmes)
How to apply
- 1
Register on the studyin.gov.cz portal
- 2
Complete the electronic application form
- 3
Write the motivation letter
- 4
Complete the mandatory tests
Application timeline
Application cycle
The call for study from academic year 2027/2028 ran from 21 August to 30 September 2026 and has closed.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic (MEYS)
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?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
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.