Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship

The Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship supports students of Hungarian descent living outside Hungary. The 2026-2027 call stated that basic documents had to be submitted online by 2 February 2026 at 2 p.m. Central European Time.

Required documents

• Online application form.
• Passport or ID.
• Motivation letter.
• Proof of Hungarian diaspora connection.
• Academic transcripts.
• Degree certificate or expected graduation certificate.
• Language certificate.
• Medical certificate, if required.
• Recommendation letters, if requested.
• Statement of commitment to Hungarian language/culture requirements.
• Programme-specific documents.

Eligible nationalities

• Students of Hungarian descent living outside Hungary.
• Applicants usually must have a Hungarian diaspora connection.
• Some conditions may include residence outside Hungary for a defined period.
• Applicants must meet age, education and programme requirements.
• Not a general scholarship for all international students.

How to apply

• Read the annual call.
• Register on the online platform.
• Select eligible programmes.
• Upload documents.
• Submit before the deadline.
• Complete institutional evaluation.
• Accept scholarship if selected.

Usual timeline

• Start preparing: September to November.
• Application opens: usually November.
• Deadline: usually late January or early February.
• Evaluation: spring.
• Results: summer.
• Start: September.
• Payment: after arrival and enrolment.