Czech Government Scholarship 2027/28

Czech Government Scholarship 2027/28 for Developing Countries

Scholarship Overview

Learn about the Czech Government Scholarship 2027/28 for Bangladesh and other developing countries, including benefits, eligibility and application details.

The Government Scholarships of the Czech Republic for Developing Countries provide international students from selected developing countries with an opportunity to pursue higher education at public universities in Czechia.

The programme is part of the Czech Republic’s foreign development cooperation and is jointly administered through the country’s Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with cooperation from the Ministry of Health.

For the 2027/28 academic year, Bangladesh is among the eligible countries for the English-medium scholarship route. Eligible applicants can apply for selected follow-up Master’s programmes and Doctoral programmes at Czech public universities.

The scholarship is designed to cover essential study and living costs. Tuition fees are paid by the Czech Government, while scholarship holders receive a monthly allowance. Government scholarship holders also receive healthcare under the applicable programme conditions.

The 2027/28 application period ran from August 21 to September 30, 2026. Therefore, this particular intake is now closed. Applicants interested in a future intake should monitor the official Czech Government scholarship pages for the next call.

At a Glance

Feature	Details
Scholarship	Czech Government Scholarship for Developing Countries
Country	Czech Republic / Czechia
Academic Year	2027/28
Eligible for Bangladesh	Yes
Study Mode	Full-time
Available for Bangladesh	Selected Master’s and Doctoral programmes in English
Master’s Duration	2 years
Doctoral Duration	3–4 years
Master’s Monthly Scholarship	CZK 16,000
Doctoral Monthly Scholarship	CZK 24,960
Tuition Fees	Paid by the Czech Government
Healthcare	Provided under programme conditions
Application Fee	No scholarship application fee
Application Period	August 21–September 30, 2026
Current Status	2027/28 application closed
Next Intake	To be announced officially

University Overview

The Czech Government Scholarship is not a scholarship at one specific university. Successful applicants study at participating public higher education institutions in Czechia, depending on the programme and scholarship offer.

The English-medium scholarship route is limited to selected programmes. Previous and current government scholarship offerings have included institutions such as Charles University, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Mendel University in Brno and other Czech public universities.

Applicants should not assume that every programme at a participating university is covered. The scholarship applies only to the programmes included in the official annual scholarship offer.

Why Apply for the Czech Government Scholarship?

The programme can be particularly useful for students from eligible developing countries who want to study in Europe with government-supported financial assistance.

Key features include:

• Tuition fees paid by the Czech Government
• Monthly financial support
• Study at Czech public universities
• Master’s and Doctoral opportunities
• Healthcare support under the scholarship conditions
• Student dormitory and canteen facilities available to scholarship holders
• Opportunity to study in English at selected programmes
• Government-supported international education opportunity

Degree Levels

Follow-up Master’s Programmes

For applicants from Bangladesh and the other countries eligible for English-medium study, the scholarship supports selected two-year follow-up Master’s programmes.

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification required for admission.

Doctoral Programmes

Selected three- to four-year Doctoral programmes are available in English.

Applicants must have completed a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification required for Doctoral admission.

Available Fields of Study

The English-medium government scholarship is offered only for selected programmes rather than all academic disciplines.

The programme areas can include fields related to:

• Economics and Business
• Information and Computer Science
• Agriculture
• Environmental and Natural Resource Management
• Forestry
• Technology and Engineering
• Information Management
• Economics and Finance

The exact programme list can change from one academic year to another. Applicants should always check the official annual programme list before applying.

Scholarship Benefits

The Czech Government Scholarship provides financial support for essential study and living costs.

Monthly Scholarship

For the 2027/28 programme, the official Study in Czechia portal lists:

• CZK 16,000 per month for students in follow-up Master’s programmes
• CZK 24,960 per month for Doctoral students

The scholarship is normally paid by the host university in monthly instalments after the student arrives in Czechia and is admitted to the relevant faculty.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for the scholarship-supported programme are paid by the Czech Government on behalf of scholarship holders.

Healthcare

Government scholarship holders receive healthcare in Czechia through the Ministry of Health under the conditions specified for the scholarship programme.

Accommodation and Meals

Scholarship holders have access to student dormitories and university canteens. The costs of accommodation, meals and public transport are paid by scholarship holders from their monthly scholarship under conditions applicable to Czech students.

Costs Not Covered or Paid Separately

Although the scholarship provides substantial financial support, applicants should understand that not every expense is separately reimbursed.

Expense	Coverage
Tuition fees	Paid by Czech Government
Monthly scholarship	Yes
Accommodation	Paid from scholarship by student
Meals	Paid from scholarship by student
Public transport	Paid from scholarship by student
Healthcare	Provided under programme conditions
Airfare/travel to Czechia	Not reimbursed
Personal expenses	Student’s responsibility
Visa-related expenses	Applicant should budget separately
Initial settlement costs	Student’s responsibility

The official programme specifically states that the Ministry of Education does not reimburse travel expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

For the 2027/28 English-medium scholarship, eligible applicants had to be citizens of one of the countries listed by the Czech Government.

The eligible countries included:

• Bangladesh
• Cambodia
• Palestine
• Ethiopia
• Gabon
• Mauritania
• Zambia
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Georgia
• Ukraine
• Belarus (democratic opposition)

For the English-medium route, Bangladesh is therefore an eligible country.

Applicants must not be Czech citizens, citizens of another EU country, or foreign nationals holding permanent residence in Czechia.

Applicants already enrolled at a Czech university at the time of application were also excluded from the relevant 2027/28 call.

Master’s Eligibility

Applicants for a follow-up Master’s scholarship must have completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.

Doctoral Eligibility

Applicants for a Doctoral scholarship must have completed a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification.

Age Requirement

For the 2027/28 English-language call, the Study in Czechia portal specified a date-of-birth range of after September 1, 1991 and before August 31, 2008.

Applicants should always verify the age requirement in the relevant annual call because eligibility conditions can change.

English Language Requirement

Applicants for English-medium government scholarships must complete an online English language test during the application process.

The test is compulsory and forms part of the application.

The applicant must also complete the required general academic aptitude test.

The scholarship application should not be considered complete until the required tests have been completed.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare their documents before starting the online application.

Document	Requirement
Passport/travel document	Required
Motivation letter	Required
Academic CV	Required/recommended
Academic certificates	Required where applicable
Academic transcripts	Required where applicable
Birth certificate	May be required and officially verified
Medical certificate	Required during the application process
Scholarship declarations	Required
Diploma/degree certificate	Required for relevant applicants
Diploma supplement/transcript	Required where applicable
Research/publication information	Relevant mainly for Doctoral applicants
Dissertation/research idea	Relevant for Doctoral applicants
Recommendation letters	Relevant for Doctoral applicants

The exact document requirements depend on the selected study level and the annual application instructions.

Motivation Letter

The motivation letter is an important part of the application.

For the Czech-language route, the official application instructions specify a maximum length of one A4 page. Applicants should follow the exact instructions shown in the relevant application portal for their programme.

A strong motivation letter should clearly explain:

• Your academic background
• Your intended field of study
• Why you want to study in Czechia
• Your academic and professional goals
• How the programme relates to your future plans
• How your proposed studies can contribute to your professional development

Avoid using a generic motivation letter for different programmes.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step	What to Do
1	Check whether your country is included in the annual scholarship call
2	Check the eligible study programmes
3	Review the official scholarship guidelines
4	Prepare your passport and academic documents
5	Prepare your academic CV
6	Write your motivation letter
7	Register on the official scholarship application portal
8	Complete your personal and academic information
9	Upload the required documents
10	Complete the general academic aptitude test
11	Complete the English language test for English-medium programmes
12	Review all information carefully
13	Submit the completed application before the deadline
14	Monitor your application status and email for further instructions

Applicants can save their information and return to the online system later. However, the application is only considered complete after the compulsory parts and tests have been completed.

The Czech Government has not yet published the next application deadline for the subsequent intake on the official page. Prospective applicants should monitor the official MEYS and Study in Czechia websites.

Selection Process

There is no automatic entitlement to receive the scholarship.

Applicants are evaluated according to the conditions established for the annual government scholarship programme.

The application may involve consideration of:

• Academic background
• Eligibility requirements
• Motivation
• Required tests
• Previous study
• Proposed academic or research direction
• Programme-specific requirements
• Country and development-cooperation priorities

Doctoral applicants may have additional academic and research requirements.

Accommodation and Living Costs

Scholarship holders can use student dormitories and university canteens.

The cost of accommodation, meals and public transport is paid by students from their monthly scholarship.

Because living costs vary between Czech cities, students should research the specific university and location before travelling.

Students should also keep some savings available for initial expenses such as:

• Travel to Czechia
• Visa and documentation costs
• Initial accommodation payments
• Personal items
• Local transportation before receiving the first scholarship payment

Part-Time Jobs

The government scholarship is intended to support full-time study, so students should prioritize their academic responsibilities.

Students considering part-time employment should check the applicable Czech immigration regulations and university rules before accepting work.

The scholarship should not be planned around the assumption that part-time employment will cover major living expenses.

Student Visa and Travel

International students from Bangladesh generally need to complete the appropriate Czech immigration process before travelling.

Successful scholarship holders should follow the instructions provided by the Czech authorities and their host university.

The scholarship does not reimburse travel expenses, so applicants should prepare their own travel budget.

Before travelling, students should have:

• Passport
• Admission/scholarship documents
• Required visa or residence documents
• Health-related documents
• Proof of accommodation where required
• Sufficient funds for initial expenses
• Copies of important academic documents

Tips for Applicants

• Check the annual list of eligible programmes before preparing your application.
• Make sure your previous degree meets the selected programme’s requirements.
• Prepare your motivation letter early.
• Keep clear scans of all academic documents.
• Complete the mandatory tests before the deadline.
• Do not wait until the final day to submit the application.
• Check the official website regularly for future scholarship calls.

Common Mistakes

• Applying for a programme that is not included in the scholarship offer
• Assuming every Czech university programme is scholarship-funded
• Submitting an incomplete application
• Forgetting to complete the mandatory tests
• Using a generic motivation letter
• Ignoring programme-specific academic requirements
• Waiting until the deadline to resolve document or technical problems

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Bangladesh eligible for the Czech Government Scholarship?
Yes. Bangladesh was included among the eligible countries for the 2027/28 English-medium government scholarship call.

2. Is the scholarship fully funded?
It provides tuition coverage and a monthly scholarship intended to cover essential living and study costs. However, travel expenses are not reimbursed, and students must manage expenses such as accommodation and meals from their scholarship.

3. How much is the monthly scholarship?
The current official figures are CZK 16,000 per month for follow-up Master’s students and CZK 24,960 for Doctoral students.

4. Does the scholarship cover tuition fees?
Yes. Tuition fees for the scholarship-supported programmes are paid by the Czech Government.

5. Can Bangladeshi students apply for Bachelor’s programmes?
For the 2027/28 call, Bangladesh was eligible for selected English-medium follow-up Master’s and Doctoral programmes, not the Czech-language Bachelor’s route.

6. What Master’s degree is covered?
Selected two-year follow-up Master’s programmes taught in English.

7. How long are the Doctoral programmes?
Selected Doctoral programmes generally last three to four years.

8. Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
The government application requires an online English language test for applicants to English-medium studies. Applicants should also check the individual university’s admission requirements.

9. Is there an application fee?
The government scholarship application does not require an application fee.

10. Does the scholarship pay for airfare?
No. The Ministry of Education does not reimburse travel expenses.

11. Does the scholarship provide accommodation?
Scholarship holders have access to student dormitories, but accommodation costs are paid from the scholarship.

12. Does the scholarship cover health care?
Government scholarship holders receive healthcare through the Ministry of Health under the programme’s applicable conditions.

13. Can I apply to multiple programmes?
Applicants should follow the annual call and application system instructions regarding programme selection. The government scholarship application itself is subject to the relevant annual rules.

14. Is the 2027/28 application still open?
No. The official deadline was September 30, 2026, so the 2027/28 application cycle has closed.

15. When will the next application open?
The next call has not yet been announced on the official MEYS page. Applicants should monitor the official Czech Government and Study in Czechia scholarship portals.

Conclusion

The Czech Government Scholarship for Developing Countries is a government-supported opportunity for students from selected developing countries to pursue higher education at public universities in Czechia.

For Bangladeshi applicants, the 2027/28 call offered selected English-medium follow-up Master’s and Doctoral programmes, with tuition paid by the Czech Government, monthly financial support and healthcare under the scholarship conditions.

The 2027/28 deadline was September 30, 2026, and that application cycle is now closed. Students planning for a future intake should use the current requirements as preparation but wait for the next official call before relying on dates, eligible programmes or financial amounts.