The Government of Hungary, through Tempus Public Foundation, has announced the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme for the 2026/2027 academic year.
In a notice on Tuesday, November 11, the Ministry of Education said 200 scholarships are available to eligible Kenyans for Bachelor’s, Master’s, One-Tier Master’s, and PhD programs.
The ministry noted that the scholarships are tenable at universities in Hungary.
“The Government of Hungary, through Tempus Public Foundation, has announced the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Commission.
“Two hundred (200) scholarships are available to eligible Kenyans for Bachelor's, Master's, One-Tier Master's, and PhD tenable in the 2026/2027 Academic year. The awards are tenable at Hungarian universities,” read the notice in part.
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How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to apply for the scholarships through the application portal https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu.
The Ministry said the portal will be accessible from November 15, 2025, and applications for the scholarship programme will close on January 15, 2026.
“Applications should be submitted to the Ministry of Education on or before 16th January, 2026 at 5.00 pm,” the Ministry added.
This comes weeks after the French government announced scholarship opportunities under the France Excellence Eiffel program.
The France Excellence Eiffel scholarship focuses on two major disciplinary fields, covering seven distinct areas of study.
The program is open to candidates enrolling in different levels of higher education. The duration of the scholarship varies depending on the level of study.
Master’s candidates enrolling in the second year (M2) may receive support for up to 12 months, while those starting in the first year (M1) may be supported for a maximum of 24 months.
Students completing an engineering degree can benefit for up to 36 months, while those at the doctoral level are awarded scholarships for a period ranging from 12 to 36 months.
Master’s recipients will receive a monthly allowance of €1,200 (Ksh181,788) starting January 2026, while doctoral candidates will benefit from a higher stipend of €2,100 (Ksh318,129).
To apply for the scholarship, candidates are required to contact Campus France in their country of origin or the French Embassy’s Cooperation and Cultural Action Department to receive guidance on study plans.
Applications must then be formally accepted and supported by a French higher education institution, which will be responsible for submitting them through the official Campus France online platform.
