Application Deadline: March 12, 2025
The Romanian Government is now accepting applications for the 2025/2026 academic year for its fully funded scholarships, available for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD studies. These scholarships are awarded through a competitive selection process by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the Ministry of Education and Research.
Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship is open to foreign citizens from non-EU countries, except for:
- Citizens of Romanian origin or those from Romanian historical communities near Romania (who are eligible for different scholarships).
- Individuals who have sought or obtained protection in Romania.
- Stateless persons officially recognized as residing in Romania.
- Diplomatic and consular personnel or their family members accredited in Romania.
- Administrative and technical staff of diplomatic missions and consular offices in Romania.
- Employees of international organizations based in Romania or their family members.
- Previous recipients of a Romanian government scholarship for the same study cycle.
Application Requirements
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Submit a complete application file.
- Provide study documents from accredited institutions in their home country.
- Meet the application deadline.
- Have strong academic performance with a minimum average of 7 (according to the Romanian grading system) or an equivalent “Good” grade.
- Adhere to the official application submission guidelines.
Available Study Programs
Scholarships are available for the following academic programs in accredited Romanian institutions:
1. Bachelor’s Degree
- Open to candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Programs last between 3 to 6 years, depending on the field of study.
- Concludes with a bachelor’s examination.
2. Master’s Degree
- Open to undergraduates holding a bachelor’s degree.
- Programs last between 1 to 2 years.
- Ends with a dissertation examination.
3. PhD Degree
- Open to graduates with a master’s degree or equivalent.
- Programs last 3 to 5 years, depending on the field.
- Requires a prior agreement with a doctoral tutor and successful completion of an admission interview.
Scholarship Benefits
Selected candidates will receive:
- Full coverage of tuition fees.
- Accommodation in university dormitories, subject to availability.
- A monthly financial stipend, as per Romanian legislation.
