Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship For International Students (Fully-Funded)

The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship offered by the Hungarian Government to International students across the world. In this article, you will be enlightened on the various scholarships available, the required documents you need for the application, and how to apply. The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship is available to countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Morroco, Benin, Cape Verde, Togo, Gambia, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and all other countries with the exception of students or citizens of the EU

What Does The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Cover?

The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship is a scholarship that covers all your tuition fees, accommodation fees, textbooks, full medical insurance, as well as a monthly stipend.

Who can apply for the Hungarian Government Scholarship?

The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship is available for students who want to pursue their undergraduate degrees, master’s degree, and Ph.D.

This means if you want to study for an undergraduate or a bachelor’s degree, you have to be a high school graduate (Complete Senior High School) to apply. You will have to be an undergraduate student to apply for the master’s degree program and also for the Ph.D. requires you to be a postgraduate degree student.

Documents needed for your application

To apply for this scholarship, you’re required to provide certain documents to be considered for the program.

Documents For undergraduate or bachelor’s degree programs

To apply for your undergraduate degree program, you are required to provide the following documents

1. Your high school (Senior high School) certificate
2. Your High school (Senior High School) transcript (from the first year to your final year)
3. Your final external or national examination such as WAEC for Nigerian and other west African students, WASSCE for Ghanaian students, Matric for south African students e.t.c
4. Your Birth Certificate
5. English proficiency tests: the TOEFL, the IELTS, the CAE, and the CPE. (Optional)
6. Marriage certificate if applicable

Documents For Master’s  or postgraduate degree programs

To apply for your postgraduate or master’s degree program, you are required to provide the following documents

1. Copies of your degree certificate
2. Your academic transcript
3. A CV (applies for some courses)
4. Research proposal (if you’re applying for a research Master like an MPhil or MRes)
5. Your Birth Certificate
6. English proficiency tests: the TOEFL, the IELTS, the CAE, and the CPE. (Optional)
7. Marriage certificate if applicable

Documents For Ph.D. programs

To apply for your Ph.D. course you are required to provide the following documents

1. Your academic transcript
2. CV
3. Personal statements/ Cover letter
4. Details of at least two referees (make sure to contact them beforehand so they know what you are applying for and why)
5. Your Birth Certificate
6. English proficiency tests: the TOEFL, the IELTS, the CAE, and the CPE. (This is optional)
7. Marriage certificate if applicable

How to apply for the Hungarian Government Scholarship

To apply for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship, kindly follow the step-by-step process below:

1. Visit the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship website
2. Create an applicant account. 
3. Fill out the application form
4. Upload all required documents and make sure they are converted to PDF.
5. Review your application to ensure you have your application form accurately filled out and Submit your application