2026 FAO Hungarian Government Scholarship

Opportunity for Master’s Studies: 2026 FAO Hungarian Government Scholarship

Sponsors: United Nations and the Government of Hungary

Level: Master’s Degree

Eligible Countries: Developing countries (full list below)

Application Deadline: February 28, 2026

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition fees for the study period
• Dormitory accommodation
• Living stipends and subsistence costs
• Health insurance
• Basic books and study materials

Eligible Master of Science Programs (English Taught) for 2026–27 Academic Year

1. Master in Agricultural Biotechnology – Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Szent István Campus, Gödöllő
2. Master in Animal Nutrition and Feed Safety Engineering – Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kaposvár Campus, Kaposvár
3. Master in Plant Protection – University of Debrecen, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, Debrecen

Eligibility Requirements

• Citizenship and residency in one of the eligible countries
• Must be in good health
• Preference for candidates under 30 years of age
• Academic excellence and motivation
• English language proficiency for courses taught in English

Eligible Countries and Territories

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, Kosovo, 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

Application and Selection Process

1. FAO will pre-screen candidates and submit complete applications to the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture. Only complete dossiers will be considered.
2. Selected candidates may be required to take a written or oral English examination by the participating university.
3. Final selection will be conducted by the respective university. FAO will not be involved in the final decision.

Selection Criteria

• Citizenship and residency of eligible countries
• Academic excellence
• English language proficiency
• Motivation and commitment
• Good health
• Age under 30 preferred

How to Apply

Timeline: January 21 and February 28, 2026.

Application Link: https://www.fao.org/europe/events/detail/fao-hungarian-government-scholarship-programme-2026-2027/en