The Government of the Czech Republic has opened applications for its fully funded scholarship programme for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The opportunity is available to Nigerians and citizens from 11 other developing countries to study at public universities in the Czech Republic.
According to the official announcement, the Czech government has a long history of providing educational support to developing countries. Since the late 1950s, over 20,000 foreign nationals have completed their studies at Czech universities through this scholarship programme.
The scheme is part of the country’s foreign development cooperation strategy and is being implemented by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports in partnership with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Health.
All applications must be submitted online by 30 September 2025.
Eligible countries
Citizens from the following countries can apply:
- Africa: Nigeria, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Zambia
- Europe: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus (democratic forces)
- Asia: Cambodia, Sri Lanka
- Middle East & Latin America: Jordan, Guatemala
Scholarship coverage
The scholarship covers the full duration of selected academic programmes, which may be taught in either Czech or English, depending on the applicant’s country and preferred course of study.
Recipients will also receive a monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses:
- CZK 16,000 for Bachelor’s and Master’s students
- CZK 17,000 for Doctoral students
Programmes offered in Czech
- Bachelor’s programmes: Only for applicants from Georgia
- Follow-up Master’s programmes: For applicants from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, and Belarus
- One-year Czech language preparatory course
Programmes offered in English (open to all eligible countries)
- Two-year Follow-up Master’s programmes
- Three- to four-year Doctoral programmes
Eligibility criteria
- Completed secondary education (for Bachelor’s programmes)
- Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s programmes)
- Master’s degree (for Doctoral programmes)
- Applicants for English-taught programmes must take an online English test during the application process. Passing entrance examinations is a mandatory requirement for the award.
Important notes
- Travel expenses to and from the Czech Republic are the student’s responsibility or that of their nominating body.
- Additional health services beyond standard care must be covered by the student.
- Scholarship benefits end if a student exceeds the official duration of the programme, interrupts studies, or fails to meet academic obligations.
- The award may also be terminated for providing false information or failing to comply with required medical and insurance checks.
