Alternative Scholarships
Whether SH didn't work out or you want to apply to multiple scholarships simultaneously, here are other options to consider. Never put all your eggs in one basket.
Other Hungarian Scholarships
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program)
Short-term academic mobility within Central European countries. Covers 1-10 months of study or research. Available for students from Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and others.
Bilateral State Scholarships
Hungary has bilateral scholarship agreements with many countries outside the SH programme. These are managed by Tempus but have different terms and conditions. Check with your Ministry of Education.
University-Specific Scholarships
Individual Hungarian universities offer their own scholarships and tuition waivers. These are less known but can be significant. Check directly with the university's international office.
European Scholarship Options
DAAD
Germany
EUR 934-1,400/month stipend. Much higher funding than SH. Wide range of programmes. Multiple application deadlines per year.
Read DAAD Guide →Erasmus Mundus
European Union
EUR 1,400/month stipend. Study in 2-4 EU countries. 200+ joint Master's programmes. Very competitive (~3% acceptance).
Read Erasmus Mundus Guide →Campus France
France
Eiffel, BGF, and regional scholarships. EUR 1,181-2,100/month. Study in French or English.
Read Campus France Guide →Chevening
United Kingdom
Full funding for 1-year Master's in the UK. GBP 1,516/month. Requires 2+ years work experience.
Read Chevening Guide →Global Options
Fulbright
160+ Countries
Study, research, or teach worldwide. 8,000+ grants per year. ~20% acceptance rate.
Read Fulbright Guide →MEXT
Japan
Japanese Government scholarship. Full tuition + EUR 890/month. Includes Japanese language training.
Read MEXT Guide →Commonwealth
United Kingdom
For Commonwealth country citizens. Master's and PhD funding in the UK.
Read Commonwealth Guide →Study in Holland
Netherlands
NL Scholarship EUR 5,000 + university grants. 35+ universities with English programmes.
Read Holland Guide →