Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme

• The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme was established by the Hungarian Government to promote the internationalization of Hungarian higher education. It was founded by the Hungarian Government in 2013 and is supervised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and managed by the Tempus Public Foundation.

Scholarship Overview

• The Stipendium Hungaricum is the most prestigious higher education scholarship programme of the Hungarian Government. It offers a wide range of courses for international students with excellent academic track records with the intention of promoting the good reputation and competitiveness of Hungarian higher education throughout the world.
• This scholarship program aims to attract top foreign students from all around the world who can establish personal and professional attachments to Hungary while enjoying high-quality education in the heart of Europe.

Host School(s)

• 28 Hungarian higher education institutions

Fields of Study

• Applicants are required to apply for the study fields that are determined by the educational cooperation programs in effect between Hungary and the specific Sending Partner.

What does the scholarship cover?

Recipients of this scholarship are entitled to:

• Tuition-free education
• A monthly stipend (for non-degree, bachelor’s, and master’s level) of HUF 43,700 (approximately €103) as a contribution to living expenses for the full duration of the course.
• Accommodation contribution – a free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40,000 per month to cater for accommodation costs for the duration of the scholarship period.
• Medical insurance

How many scholarships are given?

• Not stated

Which countries are targeted?

• Arab Republic of Egypt, Argentine Republic, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
• Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Federal Republic of Nigeria,
• Federative Republic of Brazil, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Japan, Kingdom of Cambodia, Kingdom of Morocco, Kingdom of Thailand,
• Kurdistan Regional Government/Iraq, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lebanese Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, Montenegro,
• Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Pacific Alliance (member states: Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru), State of Palestine, Panama, People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria,
• People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Republic of Burundi, People’s Republic of China,
• Republic of Albania, Republic of Angola, Republic of Azerbaijan, Republic of Belarus,
• Republic of Botswana, Republic of Cabo Verde, Republic of Chile,
• Republic of Colombia, Republic of Costa Rica, Republic of Cuba,
• Republic of Ecuador, Republic of Ghana, Republic of India, Republic of Indonesia,
• Republic of Iraq, Republic of Kazakhstan, Republic of Kenya, Republic of Korea,
• Republic of Kosovo, Republic of Liberia, Republic of Maldives, Republic of Mali,
• Republic of Moldova, Republic of Namibia, Republic of North Macedonia,
• Republic of Peru, Republic of Rwanda, Republic of Serbia, Republic of Seychelles,
• Republic of Sierra Leone, Republic of Singapore, Republic of South Africa,
• Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of the Philippines, Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Republic of Tajikistan, Republic of Turkey, Republic of Uganda,
• Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of Yemen, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia,
• Socialist Republic of Vietnam, State of Eritrea, State of Israel, State of Kuwait,
• Sultanate of Oman, the Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,
• Tunisian Republic, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Mexican States, United Republic of Tanzania.

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

• Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries
• Have a secondary school graduation certificate if applying for a bachelor’s degree program
• Have an excellent academic record
• Have a bachelor’s degree if applying for a master’s degree program
• Have a master’s degree if applying for a doctoral degree
• Be at least 18 years old by August 31, 2023
• Be nominated by the responsible authorities in your Sending Partner country
• Must be a citizen of your sending partner country

How do I Apply – Next Steps

• First, select the program of your choice. This program should be offered at any of the 28 Hungarian higher education institutions that offer the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarships.
• Next, contact your Sending Partner and inform them of your intention to apply for a scholarship.
• Register on the online application system of Tempus Public Foundation, where you will be able to access the application system for the scholarship and upload the required documents.
• Ensure that you submit your application before the application deadline.

Required documents

• Online application form
• Motivation letter
• Proof of language proficiency with translations in the language of the study program or Hungarian (where necessary)
• School certificates and their translations in the language of the selected study program or Hungarian
• Copy of Identification Document
• Acceptance of Statement for Application in the online system
• Medical Certificate

Closing Date

• Applications close on January 16, 2023.

How do I get more information?

• Website: Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarships