Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Country Students
Last updated: 22 Oct 2011 |
Czech Republic Government
BS/MS/PhD Degree
BS/MS/PhD Degree
Deadline: 30 September (annual)
Study in: Czech Republic
Course starts AY 2014-2015
Study in: Czech Republic
Course starts AY 2014-2015
Brief description:
The
Government of the Czech Republic offers scholarships within the
framework of its Foreign Development Assistance in support of the study
of foreign nationals from developing countries at public institutions of
higher education in the Czech Republic.
These so called Government Scholarships are designed to cover the standard length of study:
1) in Bachelor/Master/Doctoral study programmes plus one-year preparatory course of the Czech language
(which is combined with other field-specific training). Government
scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates from upper
secondary schools, or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree courses, as
applicable, who can enrol only in study programmes in which instruction is given in the Czech language.
Depending on the subject area, applicants are normally required to
sit entrance examinations at the higher education institution concerned.
Successful passing of entrance examinations constitutes a precondition
for the scholarship award; or
2) in follow-up Master study programmes or Doctoral study programmes.
Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates of
Bachelor or Master study programmes, respectively, who enrol in study
programmes with instruction in the English language.
Field(s) of Study and Host Institutions:
Scholarships
are provided in the field
of Economics, Agriculture, Informatics, Environment and Energetics
at public institutions of higher universities in the Czech Republic. See
the scholarship guidelines (link found below) for the full list of
programmes covered by the government scholarship program.
Target group:
The
scholarships are dedicated solely to promoting the studies of adults
who are foreign nationals from developing third countries in need.
Neither a citizen of the Czech Republic, nor a citizen of the European
Union, nor any other foreign national with a permanent residence permit
on the territory of the Czech Republic may therefore apply for the
scholarship. Furthermore, the scholarships may not be granted to persons
younger than 18. (The applicant has to turn 18 as of 1 September of the
year when s/he commences studies in the Czech Republic at the latest.)
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The
scholarship covers necessary costs related to stay and study in the
Czech Republic. The scholarship amount is regularly amended. Currently
the amount paid to students of a Bachelor’s, Master’s or follow-up
Master’s study programme stands at CZK 14,000 per month, whereas the
amount paid to students of a Doctoral study programme stands at CZK
15,000 per month.The above scholarship amount includes an amount
designated for the payment of accommodation costs.
Costs
of accommodation, food and public transport are covered by scholarship
holders under the same conditions that apply to students who are
citizens of the Czech Republic. Travel expenses for travelling to the
Czech Republic and back to the student’s homeland are paid by the party
that has nominated the student to study in the Czech Republic or by the
foreign national at his/her own costs.
Application instructions:
Prospective
applicants are advised to address their inquiries concerning, among
others, their eligibility and closing date for applications to the Czech Embassies in their countries.
Scholarship applications can only be filed on-line. The scholarship application form is available at the official website. The deadline for applications is by 30 September
of the year prior to the given academic year at the latest. Some
students can file their applications with the respective National UNESCO
Commissions. For contact information on individual local offices see http://www.unesco.org/ (and search under the heading Communities, National Commissions).
It is important to read the scholarship guidelines and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.msmt.cz/international-cooperation-1/government-scholarships-developing-countries
