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The criterion for selection will be the results in the SAT test. The last possible date to take the SAT is 7 June 2025, and registration for the SAT must be completed by 27 May 2025. This scholarship scheme is co-financed by the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) and the state budget. The website through which to apply for the scholarship and where you can get more information on the scholarships for talented students from abroad: https://scholarships.portalvs.sk/.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- citizenship of a country other than Slovakia, which must be confirmed by an acceptable form of identification (generally a passport; those from countries within the European Union, EEA and Switzerland can use a national ID card). Dual citizenship than includes Slovak and another citizenship is allowed,
- no permanent or temporary residence in Slovakia since January 1st, 2020 until the date of submitting the scholarship application (demonstrated by the applicant's solemn declaration, template is available for download during the application process), with the exception of temporary residence for attending a Slovak language or study preparation course (which must be confirmed by the applicant's university), or with the exception of temporary residence for participating in an activity or programme under the Erasmus+ programme or the European Solidarity Corps programme (which must be confirmed by a Certificate of Participation), or other academic mobility,
- no prior study at a high school or higher education institution in Slovakia, except for academic mobilities. Studies outside of Slovakia are not a contradicting factor for applying for this scholarship,
- completed secondary education (may be completed in the academic year 2024/2025),
- admission to a Slovak higher education institution for a bachelor’s degree programme or joint bachelor’s and master’s deegre study programme, with studies taking place within the Slovak Republic (at the time of applying for this scholarship an application to a Slovak higher education institution will suffice),
- enrolment into the first year of a bachelor’s degree programme or in a joint bachelor’s and master’s degree study programme starting in the autumn of 2025,
- full time, in-person study programme,
- no specific language requirements for the programme of study,
- no upper age limit, applicants under the age of 18 will need a hand-signed approval from their legal guardian (template will be available for download).
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