Croatian Government Scholarships 2025-2026

Application deadline: April 4, 2025.

The Croatian Government Scholarships 2025-2026 offer an incredible opportunity for international students, researchers, and educators to pursue their academic and professional goals in Croatia. Funded by the Ministry of Science, Education and Youth of Croatia and administered by the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes, these scholarships aim to promote international collaboration and academic exchange. Whether you’re interested in learning the Croatian language, pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies, or conducting advanced research, this program provides various opportunities tailored to your needs.
Croatia, with its rich cultural heritage, high-quality education system, and vibrant academic environment, is an ideal destination for students and researchers from around the world. The Croatian Government Scholarships cover tuition fees, provide monthly stipends, and offer additional benefits such as subsidized accommodation and meals, ensuring that scholars can focus entirely on their studies and research.

Croatian Government Scholarships 2025-2026 Details

• Host Country: Croatia
• Funded By: Ministry of Science, Education and Youth of Croatia
• Administered By: Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes
• Eligibility: International students, researchers, and educators
• Scholarship Types: Undergraduate, Graduate, PhD, Postdoctoral, and Language Studies

Benefits of the Croatian Government Scholarships 2025-2026

• Full or partial tuition coverage for selected programs.
• Monthly Stipend:
  • 300 EUR for undergraduate and graduate students.
  • 320 EUR for PhD students.
  • 480 EUR for postdoctoral researchers.
• Affordable housing in student residence halls.
• Access to affordable meals at student restaurants.
• Opportunities to participate in cultural and academic events.
• Support for health coverage during the scholarship period.
• While travel expenses are not covered, some sending countries may provide travel grants.

Types of Scholarships Offered
The Croatian Government Scholarships are divided into two application pools:

1. Application Pool 1: Scholarships Based on Bilateral Agreements
These scholarships are available to citizens of countries that have bilateral agreements with Croatia. The following types of scholarships are offered:

• A1: One semester of Croatian language studies (4-5 months).
• A2: Semester/partial studies for undergraduate or graduate students (4-10 months).
• B: Full undergraduate (BA) or graduate (MA) studies (36 or 24 months).
• C1: Full PhD studies (36 months).
• C2: Partial PhD studies or research (1-10 months).
• D: Postdoctoral studies or research (1-10 months).
• E: Short-term postdoctoral research visits (3-29 days).
• F: Summer seminar on Croatian language and literature (2 weeks).

2. Application Pool 2: Scholarships for Learning Croatian Language
These scholarships are open to students of Croatian language and literature or Slavic studies, regardless of bilateral agreements. The following types are available:

• F: Summer seminar on Croatian language and literature (2 weeks).
• A1: Semester studies for Croatian language students (4-5 months).

Eligibility Criteria for the Croatian Government Scholarships 2025-2026

• Applicants must be citizens of countries with valid bilateral agreements with Croatia (for Application Pool 1).
  • Minimum of 2 semesters completed at the home institution for most scholarships.
  • Bachelor’s degree for MA programs, Master’s degree for PhD programs, and PhD degree for postdoctoral research.
• Language Proficiency:
  • For Croatian language programs: Minimum B1 level in Croatian.
  • For other programs: Proficiency in English or Croatian, depending on the program.
• Age Limit:
  • 30 years for BA, MA, and PhD applicants.
  • No age limit for postdoctoral researchers and language program applicants.

Required Documents

• Completed application form.
• Copy of valid passport or ID.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) using the Europass template (preferred).
• Letter of Interest (1-2 pages).
• Proof of enrolment at the home institution.
• Academic transcripts from the last two semesters.
• Recommendation letters (1-2, depending on the program).
• Letter of Invitation from a Croatian host institution (for research and PhD programs).
• Proof of language proficiency (English or Croatian).