The Government of the Slovak Republic approved the establishment of the National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic for the support of mobility of students, PhD students, university teachers, researchers and artists in 2005. The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP) is funded by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic.
The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic supports study/research/teaching/artistic mobility of international students, PhD students, university teachers, researchers and artists at higher education institutions and research organisations. It supports two-way mobility - international scholarship holders to Slovakia, as well as Slovak scholarship holders abroad. The programme offers scholarships to cover living costs during the stay and travel allowances (all categories in case of scholarship holders from Slovakia; students and PhD students in case of international scholarship holders).
Who can apply
- Students (Master’s level, or at least 2.5 years of studies completed) accepted for a study mobility in Slovakia.
- PhD students, researchers, teachers, artists invited by a Slovak institution.
Duration
- Students: 1–2 semesters (4–10 months) or 1–3 trimesters.
- PhD students / researchers / teachers / artists: 1–10 months.
Deadlines
• 30 April – for the next academic year
• 31 October – for the summer semester or part of the academic year.
How To Apply - Students
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Choose a foreign institution/university where you want to carry out your mobility.
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Prepare the following documents:
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CV Motivation letter
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Two recommendation letters from your professors, on official letterhead and signed
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Study plan – including the courses you plan to take at the host university. The total credits must reach 30.
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Confirmation from your home university that you are a registered student
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Language proficiency certificate (optional)
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Contact the host university expressing your interest in doing a mobility period with them. Attach the documents listed above and request an Acceptance Letter, which you will need for your National Scholarship Programme (NSP) application.
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Once you receive the Acceptance Letter, register and submit your NSP application online at scholarship.en.
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Wait for the evaluation results, which will be published HERE.
How to Apply – Professors / Researchers / Academic Staff
How to Apply – Professors / Researchers / Academic Staff
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Define the purpose of your stay – research, lectures, or collaboration.
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Contact the host institution abroad to agree on the terms of your visit or collaboration. You will need an Invitation Letter from them explaining why your visit is beneficial for both parties, signed and officially stamped.
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Prepare the following documents:
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CV
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Motivation letter
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Research or lecture plan
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Highest diploma achieved
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List of publications
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Submit your application online via www.scholarships.sk.
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Wait for the evaluation results, which will be published HERE.
Tips for Preparing Your Application
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A strong motivation letter is essential. Emphasize the benefits for your education, research, and personal development.
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All documents must be in the required language, usually English.
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Documents should be no older than 3 months.
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The Acceptance Letter must follow the exact required format, including signature and official stamp.
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Pay attention to formal errors – incomplete applications will be rejected.
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Check your health insurance coverage for the entire duration of your stay in advance.
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Avoid using AI tools when preparing documents; your CV and motivation letter should be authentic and personal.