Czech Republic Offers Fully Funded University Scholarships To Nigerians With Monthly Stipend - 247 Yawa Trends Travel Tips report.
- The Czech Republic has launched a fully funded government scholarship programme for the 2026/2027 academic year.
- The initiative is open to Nigerians and citizens from 11 other developing countries.
- Scholarships allow students to study at public universities in the Czech Republic.
The scheme is managed by the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, in collaboration with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Health. Applications are to be submitted online by September 30, 2025.
Eligible Countries
Citizens from the following countries are invited to 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
What the Scholarship Covers
The scholarship supports the full duration of selected academic programmes, available in Czech or English, based on the applicant’s origin and course preference.
Recipients will also receive a monthly allowance to support basic living costs:
- CZK 16,000 for Bachelor’s and Master’s students
- CZK 17,000 for Doctoral candidates
Programmes Offered
Czech Language Track:
- Bachelor’s degree (only for applicants from Georgia)
- Follow-up Master’s degree (for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, and Belarus)
- One-year Czech language preparation course
English Language Track (Open to all eligible applicants):
- Two-year Master’s programmes
- Three- to four-year Doctoral programmes
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following academic qualifications:
- Completion of secondary education (for Bachelor’s degree applicants)
- A completed Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s programmes)
- A Master’s degree (for Doctoral programmes)
Candidates applying for English-taught programmes are required to take an online English proficiency test. Final selection also depends on passing relevant entrance examinations.
Additional Information
Travel costs to and from the Czech Republic are not covered and must be borne by the student or their sponsoring institution. Non-essential healthcare services are also not included.
If a student exceeds the designated duration of their programme or pauses their studies, scholarship benefits will be terminated. Similarly, violations such as providing false information, failing to meet academic standards, or skipping mandatory health checks could result in a loss of scholarship.