Scholarships from Slovenian Government 2026/27

Scholarships are awarded to applicants nominated by the competent authorities of eligible countries.

This scholarships scheme is designed for university/college students or graduates and Ph.D. applicants who wish to accomplish a part of their study at one of the Slovenian institution of higher education (in Slovenian language). A part of postgraduate study is based on individual works under the supervision of Slovenian professor/mentor.

Its length usually ranges from 3 to 10 months depending upon the agreement concerned that specifies also the categories of eligible recipients.

The scholarship cannot be awarded for a complete course of study leading to a degree.

Neither can the scholarship be granted for any Slovenian language course.

Please note that tuition fee cannot be covered from this scholarship!

Majority of the applications are admitted for short time study stay or research visits by doctoral students/candidates (i.e. they either attend non-degree courses of their choice, or pursue an independent research activity at the host institutions, depending on their qualifications and preferences). In compliance with the applicable legal regulations, decisions on admission to research or study stays are taken by the institutions of higher education. Applicants are therefore obliged to contact the selected university directly and request a Letter of Acceptance from the relevant department. Applicants are requested to point out to the selected university that they are applying for a scholarship award under the bilateral agreement.

The age limit of the applicants for study stays is 26 years (the applicant may not complete 26 years of age before the end of the scholarship period) and 30 years for research visit.

Exceptions to these regulations are possible only if so defined in the concerned bilateral agreement.

The applicants for study stays should be proficient in the Slovene language, unless the working language is agreed upon with the mentor/supervisor.

All applicants should indicate the preferred period of scholarship in their application form. The Ministry reserves the right to change the requested term of scholarship and/or place any applicant to a course and/or higher education institution different from those indicated in his/her scholarship application form, if admission as requested by the applicant is not feasible.