One-year scholarship program sponsored by the Free State of Bavaria for graduates of Central, Eastern and Southeastern European states for the funding year 2026/27
For the the academic year 2026/27, the Free State of Bavaria will once again be awarding one-year scholarships to graduates (with appropriate citizenship) from Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine. The scholarship is intended to finance postgraduate studies (i.e. Master's programs), PhDs or one-year research stays at a state or state-funded higher education institution in Bavaria. The one-year scholarship can generally be extended twice for up to 3 years. The scholarship is paid out monthly €992 and amounts to €11.904 per year. Students with at least one child receive €1.152 per month, which amounts to €13.824 per year.
The one-year scholarship program promotes academic exchange and scientific cooperation between Bavaria and Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
Please note the following advice regarding the application process:
FIRST TIME APPLICATION
- Deadline: December 1, 2025
- Call for application for the funding year 2026/27
- Application advice
- FAQs: Frequently asked questions
- Letter of Endorsement: Guidelines
- Application only online via StipSys-form
EXTENSION APPLICATION
- Deadline: February 28, 2026
- Call for application for the funding year 2026/27
- FAQs: Frequently asked questions
- Expert Opinion: Guidelines
- Application only online via StipSys-form
Complete application documents must be submitted to BAYHOST by the deadline using the online form. This is a closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicants with the Czech citizenship please contact the Bayerisch-Tschechische Hochschulagentur l Česko-bavorská vysokoškolská agentura (external link, opens in a new window).
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