Scholarship Overview
- Hungary through the Balassi Institute, the Hungarian Scholarship Board Office offers scholarships for foreign students and lecturers in higher education institutions as well as research fellows who intend to gain further professional experience in Hungarian higher education institutions or research institutes. Scholarships can be applied for in two different ways:
1) Work plans and bilateral agreements
The Office of the Hungarian Scholarship Board (hereinafter HSB) welcomes applications by citizens of countries (and territories) that have a valid/effective educational work plan with Hungary, or a bilateral agreement signed by the Hungarian Ministry of Human Resources and the relevant ministry of the given country (or territory). Dissemination of all information regarding the application procedure and deadlines as well as assessment and shortlisting of applications is conducted by the scholarship authority or the Ministry of Education in the relevant home country (or territory). Applications forwarded by partner scholarship offices shall have a priority. However, applications submitted directly to the HSB Office shall also be accepted in the framework of the Pool system outlined below.
2) Scholarship Pool – In 2005 the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Hungary established the ‘Scholarship Pool’ allowing for applications for all HSB scholarship types.
Host School(s)
- accredited Hungarian higher education institution or research institute
Field(s) of Study
- A – semester/partial studies
- B – postgraduate studies, research
- C/1 – full PhD programme
- C/2 – partial PhD studies D – postdoctoral studies, research
- E – research stay
- F – summer courses
What does the scholarship cover?
- A – semester/partial studies (3-10 months) : HUF 40 460 stipend per month, paid by the host institution; student hostel accommodation in a university residence hall paid by the scholarship-holder
- B – postgraduate studies, research (3-21 days or 1-10 months): HUF 79 200 stipend per month and HUF 70 000 accommodation allowance per month. For scholarships lasting 21 days or less: accommodation allowance and a stipend of HUF 3 000/day. These amounts are paid by the Balassi Institute HSB Office.
- C/1 – full PhD programme (36 months) : HUF 100 000 stipend per month paid by the host institution; student hostel accommodation in a university residence hall paid by the scholarship-holder
- C/2 – partial PhD studies (10 months): HUF 100 000 stipend per month paid by the host institution; student hostel accommodation in a university residence hall paid by the scholarship-holder
- D – postdoctoral studies, research (1-10 months): HUF 118 800 stipend and HUF 80 000 accommodation allowance per month, paid by the Balassi Institute HSB Office.
- E – research stay for high-ranking academics (3-21 days or 1-10 months): HUF 118 800 stipend and HUF 80 000 accommodation allowance per month. For scholarships lasting 21 days or less an accommodation allowance and a stipend of HUF 3 000/day will be granted. These amounts are paid by the Balassi Institute HSB Office.
- F – summer course in 2012 (2-4 weeks) : Tuition-free course, free accommodation and meals.
How many scholarships are given?
- Not stated, limited
Which countries are targeted?
- Countries covered by bilateral agreements: China, Columbia, Yemen, Mongolia, Palestine and Vietnam
- Scholarship Pool: Albania, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korean Republic, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Republic of the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States of America.
Am I Eligible to Apply?
Applicants will NOT be eligible for the scholarships if:
- Foreign citizens with a residence/immigration permit or in the course of applying for such a permit in Hungary
- Foreign citizens with permanent residence in Hungary
- Foreign citizens employed on a permanent basis as defined by the Hungarian Labour Law
- Students in employment applying for part-time or correspondence study programmes
- Students applying for programmes not financed by the Hungarian State
- Students admitted to higher education host institutions where tuition fee is required.
Age Limit for Applicants
- Applicants for semester/partial studies (type A) must be under 30.
- Applicants for postgraduate studies (type B) must be under 40.
- Applicants for PhD scholarships (types C1 and C2) must be under 35.
- Applicants for postdoctoral scholarships (type D) must be under 45.
- There is no age limit for the following types of scholarships: research stay (type E) and summer university course (type F).
Eligibility for each type of scholarship:
- A – semester/partial studies (3-10 months) – Available for: undergraduate (BA/BSc) and graduate (MA/MSc) students (enrolled at foreign higher education institutions), especially those majoring in Hungarian Language and Literature and students participating in a single degree track university programme (such as General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Studies, Veterinary Studies, Architecture, Studies in Law, etc.). Before application, students are required to have completed minimum two semesters at their home institutions. For ‘Type A’ scholarship students may apply only on one occasion during their Bachelor’s studies, and once during their Master’s studies.
- B – postgraduate studies, research (3-21 days or 1-10 months) – Available for: applicants holding a Master’s degree or an equivalent university degree, including PhD students who intend to do research for their dissertation and wish to stay in Hungary for less than 10 months. (However, PhD students cannot earn credits during the scholarship period at the host university.)
- C/1 – full PhD programme (36 months) – The scholarship is conditional upon successful entrance exam/admission to the respective Hungarian doctoral school where no tuition fee is required.
- C/2 – partial PhD studies (10 months) – Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD programme at an accredited higher education institution in their home country or in a foreign country (but not in Hungary).
- D – postdoctoral studies, research (1-10 months) – Applicants must hold a PhD or an equivalent degree.
- E – research stay (3-21 days or 1-10 months) – Available for associate professors or high-ranking academics as well as researchers holding minimum a PhD or an equivalent degree.
- F – summer courses in the summer of 2013 (2-4 weeks) – Only courses published in the list of ‘Summer Courses 2013’ on the HSB website can be selected. You may select three different courses but your scholarship will allow you to participate only in one course.
How to I Apply – Next Steps
- Applications must be submitted in two ways:
- Online Application through the HSB website: Applicant have to register and upload application material through the HSB website. Before starting the online procedure please read our Online Application Guidelines carefully.
- In printed version sent by post. Application must be sent by post to the following address:
- Balassi Intézet, MÖB Iroda
- 1519 Budapest Pf. 385
- Hungary
- Note: Applications must be submitted in both ways. Our office will only accept applications sent by post as well as through the online system by the given deadline. For a full text of the requirements per scholarship, please click here.
Closing Date
- Deadline of the online application: 8th April 2013 (Monday midnight)
- Printed application: Deadline: 8th April 2013, Monday (as per postmark)
How do I get more information?
- Balassi Institute, HSB Office, 1519 Budapest, Pf. 385
- Phone: +36 1 384 9009
- Fax: +36 1 343 6489
- Website: www.scholarship.hu
- Scholarship Page – https://cwp.scholarship.hu/Welcome.asp?lang=eng