Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship by University of Pécs

Brief Description

The Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship program established by the Hungarian government to support students of Hungarian descent from all around the world. The scholarship is awarded by the University of Pécs, the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in Hungary.

Host Institution(s)

The University of Pécs, with its seven faculties and over 20,000 students from 114 countries, provides a diverse and inclusive academic environment for its students. The institution is committed to maintaining its international reputation, making it an ideal host for the Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship program.

Level/Field of Study

The scholarship is available for both undergraduate and graduate level studies in various fields, including humanities, medicine, law, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and business. Applicants can choose from over 40 English-taught programs offered at the University of Pécs.

Number of Awards

Each year, the Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship offers 100 scholarships for students of Hungarian descent from all around the world. These scholarships cover the full tuition fees, provide a monthly stipend, accommodation, and medical insurance.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to internationally recognized Hungarians, who have at least one parent or grandparent of Hungarian descent. Students who are Hungarian citizens with a foreign passport or are citizens of a foreign country with Hungarian roots are also eligible to apply.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The scholarship covers the full tuition fees of the chosen program, a monthly stipend of 40,460 HUF (approx. 130 EUR) for undergraduate, and 140,000 HUF (approx. 450 EUR) for graduate students. The scholarship also provides accommodation in a residence hall or a contribution of 40,000 HUF (approx. 130 EUR) towards the rent. Furthermore, the scholarship includes medical insurance and a one-time relocation contribution of 80,000 HUF (approx. 260 EUR).

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Have Hungarian nationality or descent.
2. Be accepted into an English-taught program at the University of Pécs.
3. Submit all the required application documents.
4. Must not be recipients of any other Hungarian government-funded scholarship.
5. Must not have any criminal records.

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Application Instructions

The application process for the Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship is divided into two rounds. In the first round, applicants must submit an online application form, along with all the required documents, including a copy of their passport, birth certificate, high school/college diploma, and language proficiency certificate (if applicable). The second round includes an interview with the selection committee. The detailed application instructions and deadlines are available on the official website.

Official Website

For further information about the Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship and the application process, please visit the official website.