The Government of Hungary has opened applications for the 2021/2022 Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme. This flagship bilateral award offers international students (including citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria) fully funded Undergraduate, Master's, One-Tier Master's, and Doctoral degrees at top Hungarian universities.
Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition-Free Education: 100% exemption from paying university tuition fees.
- Monthly Living Stipend:
- Bachelor's, Master's, and One-Tier Master's levels: HUF 40,460 (approx. EUR 130) per month for 12 months a year until completion of studies.
- Doctoral (PhD) level: HUF 140,000 (approx. EUR 450) per month for the first 4 semesters, and HUF 180,000 (approx. EUR 580) per month for the second 4 semesters. - Accommodation: Free dormitory placement on campus or a monthly housing contribution of HUF 40,000 throughout the scholarship period.
- Medical Insurance: National health care services (Hungarian health insurance card) plus supplementary medical insurance worth up to HUF 65,000 (approx. EUR 205) per year.
Eligible Countries
Full-time degree programmes are open to citizens of Sending Partner countries including the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Angola, Namibia, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, alongside partner nations in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a citizen of an eligible Sending Partner country (such as Nigeria).
- Apply for study fields covered under the bilateral educational cooperation agreement between Hungary and your home country (for Nigeria, nominations are coordinated with the Federal Scholarship Board).
- Possess strong secondary school results (WAEC/NECO) for Bachelor's, or a relevant Bachelor's/Master's degree for postgraduate tracks.
How to Apply and Deadline
- Download and read the Bachelor's, Master's & One-Tier Master's Call for Applications 2021/2022 (PDF).
- For PhD applicants, download the Doctoral Call for Applications 2021/2022 (PDF).
- Submit your online application via the DreamApply portal on the official Stipendium Hungaricum website on or before 15th January 2021.
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