Government scholarships for Indian students in 2025/2026

A total of three scholarships are available for the upcoming year. These scholarships are intended for:

• University students
• College students
• Graduates
• Ph.D. candidates (exceptionally for academic staff members)

These scholarships are aimed at individuals who wish to undertake a study or research visit at one of the Czech public institutions of higher education.

The scholarship includes:

• Up to 10 months of research/study stay at one of the Czech public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic, free of charge.
• 12,000 CZK (approximately 500 USD) per month for graduate students.
• 13,000 CZK (approximately 540 USD) per month for postgraduate students.
• Accommodation at the student dormitory at a discounted rate.
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided at the student dormitory at a discounted rate.
• No visa application fee.

The scholarship does not include:

• Airfare to the Czech Republic.
• Medical insurance.

For more information on the scholarships, please visit the website of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic.

 

The following documents should be submitted in duplicate:

All documents must be written in or translated into English or Czech.

1. Application form (available for download only on desktop):

For students:

WORD format https://msmt.gov.cz/file/63637/

PDF format https://msmt.gov.cz/file/63638/

For academic staff members:

WORD format https://msmt.gov.cz/file/63639/

PDF format https://msmt.gov.cz/file/63640/

2. Letter of Invitation:

Applicants are advised to contact the preferred Czech university/department to which they intend to apply for the MEYS scholarship to obtain a letter of recommendation or acceptance.

3. Academic Curriculum Vitae

4. List of Publications (if applicable)

5. Detailed Plan of Study/Research

6. Two Letters of Recommendation: From academic supervisors or employers.

7. Photocopy of Diploma (if applicable)

The diploma/university degree must be verified by a notary.

8. Certified Transcript(s) of Records

Must be certified by the respective department/university of the applicant!

9. Copy of Passport

10. Fine Arts and Performing Arts Students/Graduates: A sample of artistic work (e.g., photographs, video/audio recordings of a musical performance, etc.)

 

These documents must be delivered in their original form to the address below in 2 copies (original + 1 copy) by February 14, 2025:

Embassy of the Czech Republic 

50-M, Niti Marg

Chanakyapuri

New Delhi 110 021

India

 

Incomplete application dossiers and/or inadequately completed application forms will not be processed.

 

Applicants are required inform their prospective host universities of their intention to apply for the MEYS scholarship.

For any clarifications, please send an email to studyinczechia@mzv.gov.cz

For more information concerning the scholarships, please visit the website of the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports of the Czech Republic (MEYS).