Scholarships Offered by the Republic of Slovenia – FAQ

Scholarships Offered by the Republic of Slovenia – FAQ

❓ What scholarships does the Republic of Slovenia offer?

The Republic of Slovenia offers government-supported scholarships and mobility programmes for international students, including short-term academic stays and research mobility under bilateral agreements. These scholarships support study or research periods at Slovene higher education institutions.

❓ Who can apply for these scholarships?

International students, including Indian students, can apply for available scholarships under specific bilateral agreements. The call details vary by academic year and agreement.

❓ How many scholarships are available for Indian students?

For the academic year 2025-26, there are 24 scholarship months allocated for Indian students under the bilateral scholarship programme offered by Slovenia. Each scholarship can be awarded for up to 10 months of study or research mobility.

❓ What is the duration of the scholarship period?

Scholarship periods are generally short-term mobility stays, lasting up to 10 months during the academic cycle, such as from 1 October to 30 September of the academic year.

❓ What types of study or research are supported?

These scholarships typically support study visits, research projects, or academic exchanges at Slovene universities or research institutions. They do not cover full degree programmes in most cases under bilateral scheme rules.

❓ What is the application deadline?

For the 2026/27 scholarship cycle, applications and supporting documents had to be submitted by 20.03.2026 through the implementing agency (Centre of the Republic of Slovenia for Mobility and European Educational and Training Programmes – CMEPIUS).

❓ Who manages the scholarship programme?

The Centre of the Republic of Slovenia for Mobility and European Educational and Training Programmes (CMEPIUS) coordinates applications, review, and selection for bilateral scholarships offered by the Slovenian government.

❓ Are these scholarships fully funded?

The specific scholarship benefits (such as allowances for living costs or travel) depend on the provisions of each scholarship call and bilateral agreement. Details are published in official notices for each academic year.

❓ Where can I find official details?

Official details, eligibility criteria, application forms, and deadlines are available on the Study in Slovenia portal managed by CMEPIUS and through public notices published by the Government of India’s Ministry of Education for information dissemination.

Refeence : https://www.education.gov.in/scholarships