Q&As

1. Eligibility
Q: Can I apply for scholarship for my bachelor’s studies?

A: Visegrad Scholarships only cover studies at master’s (MA or equivalent) or post-master’s (doctoral
studies programs or independent research e.g. at a postdoc level). Bachelor’s (BA or equivalent) degree
level is only available for the Intra-V4 scheme, i.e., citizens of one of the V4 countries studying in
another V4 country.

Q: Can I apply if I am currently not a student?

A: Yes, one’s student’s status is not required but you must have completed at least 6 semesters of
higher education or hold the equivalent of a bachelor’s (BA) degree or equivalent) at the time of starting
the scholarship.

Q: Is there an age limit for applying?

A: No.

Q: Which academic disciplines do the scholarships cover?

A: We currently do not have any priority areas as regards your academic discipline or study/research
topics.

Q: If I completed my Bachelor’s studies abroad, can I continue in the same country (e.g. MA)?

A: If you completed your previous studies in one of the V4 countries (e.g. you hold a Czech BA degree),
you cannot apply for further studies in the same country (e.g. MA in Czechia) but can decide for a
different V4 country.

Q: If I am enrolled in the first year of a MA program, can I apply for scholarship to finish my studies at
the same university?

A: Yes, you can.

Q: Can I apply in case I will not have the acceptance letter (from the host university) by the deadline?

A: Yes, in case your program requires admission tests or a personal interview (results of which will be
known only after the deadline), you can submit a proof of your application for the studies (scan/on-line
version of duly filled-in host university application form and confirmation of its hard copy/on-line
submit) or a preliminary acceptance letter. The final acceptance letter is to be submitted before the
signing of the contract with the Fund.

Q: Can I apply for more than one study program within an application form? Can I submit several
application forms in one deadline?
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A: No, each scholar can submit only one application to one host institution and for one study
program/research project at a time (within a deadline).

Q: Can I receive Erasmus and Visegrad Fund scholarship at the same time?

A: In principle, we do allow for parallel funding even from other public budgets but the preference will
always be given to scholars without other funding opportunities. Applicants are also advised to find out
whether other public scholarships do allow co-funding.

Q: Can I leave my host university/institution during the scholarship period?

A: The scholarship is an attendance scholarship. The scholar is expected to work on his study/research
project at the host institution for the entire scholarship period.

Q: Do I have to study in English?

A: The language of your study/research depends on the programs offered by your host institution; you
do not have to study in English. Also, you do not need to provide us with any language certificates.

Q: Does the Visegrad Fund help me with the admission at the host institution?

A: No, the scholarship is meant as a support for scholars who were already accepted (at least
preliminarily) at host institutions. The admission process at the host institution is the sole responsibility
of the applicant.

Q: Which institutions are eligible hosts?

A: Any higher-education institution (accredited in the respective country) is eligible as the potential host
and so are institutes of science academies in the respective countries. The application form includes a
list of the most common destinations in every eligible country.

2.  Application form
Q: Can I submit my application form after the deadline?

A: No. The Fund cannot accept any application or its parts after the deadline.

3. Scholarships
Q: When can I start my scholarship?

A: As the results of the scholarships are usually published at the end of May, the scholarship can only
start afterwards, usually from September/October (fall semester of the upcoming academic year) at the
earliest.
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Q: When and how do I receive the money?

A: The scholarship is paid in advance for each semester (5-month period) only once the host university
confirms the scholar’s arrival (to be uploaded by the student in the system). The follow-up semesters
(continuation of the scholarship) can each be paid only on the basis of a confirmation of the
continuation of the studies (progress report//transcript of records.

Q: When and upon what conditions will I receive the contract for signing?

A: The scholarship contract will be mailed to the host university/institute only after you submit the final
acceptance letter (if not submitted at the time of applying).

Q: Does the scholarship cover tuition fees?

A: The scholarship does not literally cover the tuition fees but the host university/institute receives
€1,500/semester for every scholar (this lump sum is paid separately). In the cases of bachelor’s (V4
scholars only) or master’s studies, the host university/institute is encouraged not to charge additional
tuition fees. However, if the tuition fees exceed the lump sum per semester, the scholars are responsible
to cover the remaining sum by themselves. We recommend finding out about the tuition fees at the
host university/institute in advance and if the lump sum will fully cover the costs. In case of post-
master’s scholars, the lump sum is to cover all possible costs of the host university connected with
hosting a foreign scholar, e.g. publishing scholar’s monograph, related office supplies, short-term
conference costs, access to databases for research purposes, the scholar’s supervisor fee, etc..

Q: How much is the scholarship I receive?

A: The scholarship amounts to €2,500 per semester and is paid to each scholar without the need to
account for it. This money is at the scholar’s full disposal but the Fund cannot cover any additional costs
(visa fees, health insurance, accommodation, etc.).

Q: Does the Fund arrange/facilitate my visa, health/travel insurance, accommodation, travel to the

A: No, but the Fund can issue a scholarship confirmation which can be used as an enclosure to the visa
application.

Q: Do I have to acknowledge the Fund’s support?

A: Yes, you should promote your accomplishment in becoming a Visegrad scholar. Please remember to
acknowledge our support in any documentation related to your scholarly activities and at any public
events where you present the results and outcomes of your study/research acquired during the
scholarship period.

You should also use our logo to visually acknowledge Visegrad Scholarship Program’s contribution to
your study/research.