The Scholarships for Talented Students from all over the world is a scholarship programme launched by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic. It aims to attract outstanding international students to study at selected higher education institutions in Slovakia. The scholarship provides financial support of €5,000 per academic year to help students cover part of their study and living expenses while pursuing a full-time degree in Slovakia.

Slovakia is one of the fastest-growing study destinations in Central Europe. It offers high-quality education, modern universities, and degrees that are recognized across the European Union and many other countries. Students also benefit from affordable living costs, a safe environment, and opportunities to participate in international mobility programmes such as Erasmus+. Many universities offer programmes in English, making Slovakia an attractive choice for students from around the world.

This guide focuses on the Scholarships for Talented Students from All Over the World, one of Slovakia’s flagship scholarship programmes for international students. The programme supports talented students who want to pursue full-time Bachelor’s, joint Bachelor’s and Master’s, or Master’s degree studies at selected Slovak higher education institutions.

• Host Country: Slovakia
• Scholarship Name: Scholarships for Talented Students from All Over the World
• Funded By: Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic
• Study Levels: Bachelor’s, Joint Bachelor’s & Master’s, and Master’s
• Scholarship Value: €5,000 per academic year
• Maximum Funding: Up to €15,000
• Duration: Up to 3 years for Bachelor’s studies and up to 2 years for Master’s studies

Successful applicants receive several benefits through this scholarship programme, including:

• Scholarship worth €5,000 per academic year.
• Monthly scholarship payments of €500.
• Financial support for full-time studies in Slovakia.
• Funding for up to 3 years for Bachelor’s students.
• Funding for up to 2 years for Master’s students.
• Opportunity to study at selected Slovak universities.
• Degrees recognized across the European Union and many other countries.
• Access to Erasmus+ and other international mobility programmes.
• Public health insurance upon request, according to the programme conditions.
• Opportunity to study in English or Slovak, depending on the selected programme.

Applicants must:

• Be an international applicant. Slovaks living abroad may also apply if they meet the official conditions.
• Apply for a full-time Bachelor’s, joint Bachelor’s and Master’s, or Master’s degree programme at a participating Slovak higher education institution.
• Choose a study programme included in the SK RIS3 2021+ Smart Specialisation list.
• Obtain a minimum SAT score of 1100 or an average 63rd percentile in the SCIO Mathematics and General Study Prerequisites tests.
• Not have had permanent residence in Slovakia between 1 January 2021 and the application deadline.
• Meet the study requirements for their selected degree level.
• Hold a valid passport or national ID card, depending on their nationality.
• Submit all required documents before the application deadline.

Important: SAT or SCIO results are the only standardized tests accepted for scholarship selection. Other tests, including ACT, AP, GED, PSAT, CLT, EST, and secondary school leaving examinations, cannot replace these requirements.

• A notarized copy of your passport or national ID card.
• Official SAT or SCIO test certificate.
• Hand-signed Solemn Declaration of Permanent Residence.
• Hand-signed declaration regarding previous studies in Slovakia.
• A structured CV in English.
• A Motivation Letter in English.
• Certificate for Slovaks Living Abroad, if applicable.
• Consent of the Legal Guardian form if you are under 18 years old.
• The declaration forms and templates can be downloaded from the official application system

Start by visiting the official scholarship portal and creating your account. After registering, sign in to access the online application system.

The first section you need to complete is “My Profile.” Enter your personal information carefully, making sure it matches the details on your passport or national ID.

You will be asked to provide information such as:

• Full name
• Passport or ID number
• Date and place of birth
• Gender
• Permanent and temporary address
• Citizenship
• Phone number
• Email address

Before moving to the next step, you will also need to confirm the personal data (GDPR) declaration.

After completing your profile, open the “Applications” section to begin your scholarship application.

First, choose the study level you want to apply for.

If You Are Applying for a Bachelor’s Degree

You need to:

• Select your preferred Slovak university.
• Choose your faculty.
• Select your study programme.

You can apply to only one university through this scholarship application.

If You Are Applying for a Master’s Degree

Master’s applicants will first answer a question about their previous Bachelor’s studies. Depending on their situation, some applicants may also need to enter their Central Register of Students (CRŠ) ID number before selecting their university, faculty, and study programme.

Keep in mind that the scholarship can only be awarded if you enroll in a study programme included in Slovakia’s SK RIS3 2021+ Smart Specialisation list.

Enter Your SAT or SCIO Test Result

Your scholarship application will be evaluated using one of the following standardized tests:

• SAT with a minimum total score of 1100, or
• SCIO with a minimum average percentile of 63 in the Mathematics (MAT) and General Study Prerequisites (VŠP) tests.

If you took the SAT, enter:

• Test date
• Total score
• Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score
• Mathematics score

Then upload your official SAT certificate.

If you completed the SCIO tests, enter your percentile scores for both required tests and upload both certificates. The application system will calculate your average percentile automatically.

Important: Your SAT or SCIO certificate must be uploaded before the application deadline. It cannot be added after you submit your application.

The next step is to upload all the documents requested in the application system.

Verify Your Citizenship

Upload a notarized copy of your passport or national ID.

• Applicants from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland may upload a national ID card.
• Applicants from all other countries must upload a passport.

A regular photo or scanned copy of the original document is not accepted.

Complete the Solemn Declarations

The application system provides official declaration forms that you need to download.

Complete each form, sign it by hand, scan it, and upload it with your application.

These declarations confirm information about:

• Your permanent residence.
• Your previous studies in Slovakia.

Upload Additional Documents (If Applicable)

Some applicants may also need to upload additional documents.

• A Certificate for Slovaks Living Abroad.
• A signed Consent of the Legal Guardian form for applicants under 18 years of age.

Upload Your CV and Motivation Letter

• A structured CV in English.
• A Motivation Letter in English.

The official templates for these documents are available in the application system. Before continuing, check that every uploaded document is complete, readable, and correctly attached.

Before submitting your application, take a few minutes to review everything carefully.

Make sure:

• Your personal details are correct.
• Your selected university, faculty, and study programme are correct.
• Your SAT or SCIO information matches your certificate.
• Every required document has been uploaded.
• All declaration forms have been signed.

When you are satisfied that everything is complete, click “Submit Application.”

After submitting your application:

• You will receive a confirmation email.
• You can log in to track the status of your application.
• You will not be able to edit your application or upload additional documents after submission.

If you discover an error while the application period is still open, you can contact the technical support team through the official scholarship portal for assistance.

After the application deadline, the Ministry reviews all applications and verifies the submitted documents. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their SAT or SCIO results, and scholarships are awarded according to the final ranking and the number of available scholarships.

The results are published on the official application portal and shared with successful applicants by email. To receive the scholarship, selected applicants must enroll in an eligible SK RIS3 2021+ study programme at their chosen Slovak university. After enrollment, the university starts the scholarship payment process.

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