Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship Program

The Diaspora Higher Education Scholarship Program, operating under Government Decree No. 203/2020 (May 14), was established specifically for young people of Hungarian descent living abroad. The program’s mission is to preserve Hungarian identity and language while enabling students to earn a high-quality, internationally recognized European degree from Kodolányi János University.

Who is eligible to apply?

The program is open to young people of Hungarian descent living anywhere in the world, in accordance with the territorial provisions of the relevant legislation:

• The following are not eligible to apply: citizens of Hungary, residents of European Union member states, and residents of the Republic of Serbia and the Transcarpathian region of Ukraine (other support programs for those living abroad are available to them).
• Typical partner countries and diaspora communities: the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, countries in Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, etc.), South Africa, and Asian diaspora communities.

Why Apply? (Benefits)

• 100% tuition waiver: Full coverage of tuition for undergraduate and master’s programs taught in English or Hungarian at Kodolányi János University.
• Health insurance: Comprehensive Hungarian health care coverage during the period of study.
• Living and Housing Allowance: Monthly living and housing support available based on financial need and academic performance.
• Cultural Engagement and Language Development: Free courses in Hungarian as a foreign language, as well as intensive networking opportunities with the Hungarian community in Hungary and the international Hungarian community.

• Proof of Hungarian heritage: Authentic documentation of family ties and ancestry in the statement of purpose.
• Required letter of recommendation: A letter from a locally registered Hungarian diaspora organization (e.g., scouting group, association, church community, school) OR an official recommendation issued by the relevant Hungarian Embassy or Consulate General.
• Academic and language requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma (for a bachelor’s program) or a bachelor’s degree (for a master’s program), and, if choosing an English-language program, provide proof of at least B2-level English proficiency.
• Commitment to Support: The student agrees to take courses in Hungarian as a foreign language during their studies and, after graduation, to actively support the work of the local diaspora community for two years.

How and where should you apply?

1. First, register on the Tempus Public Foundation’s official online platform, which is available here: https://apply.diasporascholarship.hu/
2. After creating your account, make a note of and keep your unique applicant access code!
3. Log in to the online application portal using your unique registration credentials.
4. In the program search, find and select the program at Kodolányi János University as follows:
   • Specific institution: Kodolányi János University
   • Degree level: undergraduate (Bachelor of Arts – BA or Bachelor of Science – BSc)
   • Mode of study: full-time
   • Language of instruction: Hungarian only
   • Program name and location: e.g., Bachelor’s Program in International Studies (BA), Budapest
5. In the application system, you may select up to two degree programs (as first and second priorities). If you wish to pursue your studies at Kodolányi János University, please list our institution’s program as your first and second priority!

Application deadline: January 31 of each year (2:00 p.m. CET) for the fall semester of the following academic year.

Tempus Public Foundation

Website: www.diasporascholarship.hu/
Email: diaszpóraösztöndíj@tpf.hu
Phone: +36 (1) 236 5045

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