FAO Hungarian Government Masters Scholarship Program 2025

FAO Hungarian Government Masters Scholarship Program 2025. Applications are now open for the FAO Hungarian Government Masters Scholarship for 2025. Interested persons should check below for how to apply and the requirements.

The FAO Hungarian Government Scholarship Program 2025–2026 is a collaborative initiative between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Hungarian Government. It aims to provide young professionals from eligible countries with access to advanced studies in agricultural sciences. The program offers fully funded scholarships for Master of Science degree courses in Aquaculture and Animal Husbandry Engineering, taught in English. This program fosters capacity building in the agricultural sector to support global food security, sustainable development, and environmental management. All costs are covered by the Hungarian Government, as per the agreement with FAO since 2007.

Requirements for FAO Hungarian Government Masters Scholarship

• Be citizens and residents of one of the listed eligible countries.
• Have excellent academic achievements.
• Demonstrate English language proficiency for courses taught in English.
• Show strong motivation for pursuing the program.
• Be in good health.
• Preferably be under the age of 30.

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Selection Process

The selection process as described below applies to scholarships beginning in September 2025.

Student selection will take place in two phases:

Phase 1: FAO will pre-screen candidates and submit applications to the Ministry of Agriculture of Hungary that will send them to the corresponding University as chosen by the applicants. Students must submit only COMPLETE dossiers. Incomplete dossiers will not receive consideration. Files without names will not be processed.

Phase 2: Selected candidates may be asked to take a written or oral English examination as part of the admission procedure. The participating University will run a further selection process and inform each of the successful candidates. Student selection will be made by the Universities only, without any involvement on the part of FAO. Selected students will also be notified by the Ministry.

Candidates’ selection will be on the basis of the following criteria:

• 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 will get preference)

Benefits of FAO Hungarian Government Masters Scholarship

The scholarship will cover:

• application and tuition fees throughout the study period with basic books and notes;
• dormitory accommodation;
• subsistence costs;
• health insurance.

All of the above mentioned costs are financed by the Hungarian Government, according to the Agreement between FAO and Hungary in 2007.

The scholarship covers student costs only; family members do not receive support within the frame of this programme.

Application Documents

• Completed application form.
• Course description and application procedure document (as applicable).
• Any other documents required by the selected University or FAO.

How to Apply

Application Deadline

February 28, 2025

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