FAO–Hungarian Government Scholarship Programme 2026–2027: (Deadline 28 February 2026)
The FAO–Hungarian Government Scholarship Program 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.
Government of Hungary Masters Scholarship
| Application Deadline | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Value | Fully Funded |
| Country to study | Hungary |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | Government of Hungary |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Government of Hungary 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 are not supported within the frame of this programme.
Requirements for Government of Hungary Masters Scholarship Qualification
- 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.
The following Master of Science degree courses are offered in English for the 2026–27 academic year:
- Master in Agricultural Biotechnology – Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Szent István Campus, Gödöll?
- Master in Animal Nutrition and Feed Safety Engineering – Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kaposvár Campus, Kaposvár
- Master in Plant Protection – University of Debrecen, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, Debrecen
Eligible countries:
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Chad, the 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, the Philippines, Republic of Cabo Verde, Serbia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Government of Hungary Masters Scholarship
The selection process as described below applies to scholarships beginning in September 2026.
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 be considered. 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 will be selected 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 are preferred)
Documents Required for Application
Interested applicants should prepare a dossier to be sent by E-MAIL consisting of:
- Application form duly completed
- A recent curriculum vitae
- A copy of high school/college diploma and transcript/report of study or copy of the diploma attachment
- A copy of certificate of proficiency in English
- Copies of relevant pages of passport showing expiration date and passport number
- A letter of recommendation
- Statement of motivation
- Health Certificate issued by Medical Doctor
- Certificate of Good Conduct issued by local police authority.
All submitted documents must be in ENGLISH. Documents submitted in any other language will not be accepted. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that documents are duly translated and certified by a competent office; and that each document is saved with a name that identifies what it is.
Application Deadline
February 28, 2026
How to Apply
- Applications should be submitted via email from 21 January to 28 February 2026.
Related Documents:
Contact: REU-Scholarship@fao.org
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