The FAO-Hungarian Government Scholarship is a fully-funded opportunity for international students from selected developing countries to pursue a Master of Science degree in Hungary. The scholarship is provided by the Hungarian Government and is administered by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It covers all expenses during the study period, including application and tuition fees, basic books and notes, dormitory accommodation, subsistence costs, and health insurance.
Eligibility:
- Citizenship and residency of one of the eligible countries
- Excellent school achievements
- English language proficiency (for courses taught in English)
- Motivation
- Good health
- Age (candidates under 30 are preferred)
Application Procedure:
- Complete the application form accurately and thoroughly.
- Gather all required documents, including:
- High school or college diploma and transcript/report of study or copy of the diploma attachment
- Certificate of proficiency in English
- Copies of relevant pages of passport showing expiration date and passport number
- Letter of recommendation
- Statement of motivation
- Health Certificate issued by Medical Doctor
- Certificate of Good Conduct issued by local police authority
- Ensure all documents are in English.
- Email the signed application form with documents to [email protected].
Eligible Countries:
The eligible countries for the FAO-Hungarian Government Scholarship Programme include:
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Angola
- Azerbaijan
- Armenia
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Burkina Faso
- Cambodia
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kosovo1
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- North Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Mali
- Myanmar
- Republic of Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Palestine
- Philippines, Republic of Cabo Verde, Serbia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen.
Participating Universities:
- Sopron University, Sopron
- Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Buda Campus, Budapest
- Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Szent István Campus, Gödöllő
Available Courses:
- Master in Environmental Engineering
- Master in Crop Production Engineering
- Master in Horticultural Engineering
To apply, visit the official scholarship website.
