The Bakala Foundation Scholarship program offers support to talented students so that they can realize their academic dreams. For more than 10 years, we have been helping ambitious young people to study at top international universities. Offered in partnership with the sister organisation Fondation Zdenek et Michaela Bakala in Switzerland.
Attention: Applications for Scholarship 2021 are now closed.
New call will be opened in November 2021.
Application process – dates and details
- First, the student chooses a concrete university and major/study program. For consultation regarding a suitable institution, you can take advantage of the services of our academic advisor or participate in the events of the Student Hub.
- November 16th, 2020 – opening of applications for the Scholarship 2021 program
- January 18th, 2021 at 11:59pm – closing of applications
- April 2021 – participants will be informed of interim results
- May 2021 – successful candidates will participate in personal interviews to be held in Prague. Following the interviews, the final results will be announced.
Who Can Apply?
- Students who demonstrate strong academic credentials and verifiable financial need;
- Students applying to (or studying) a bachelor’s or master’s program at a leading foreign university;
- Young people looking for an academic experience that would intellectually enrich them and help them to achieve the best possible education;
- Students enrolling in academically-rigorous programs abroad that go beyond traditional language and cultural exchanges.
Eligibility Requirements for Scholarship 2021
- Czech citizenship or a permanent residency in the Czech Republic;
- Younger than 34 years of age on the day of the application deadline (January 18, 2021);
- Completing the Online application (including 1 or 2 recommendation letters) by January 18, 2021.
Our goal is to enable students to follow the academic path which would allow them to secure the best conditions for their growth and development, both personal and academic.
Lectures and Workshops (in CZ)
Past events:
14. 1. 2021 Live chat on Messenger (4-6pm)
11. 1. 2021 Info webinar about Scholarship 2021 – vol. IV
1. 12. 2020 How to write a good essay – online workshop with O. Černý – did you miss out on this workhop? Ask us for link with the recording: turisova@bakalafoundation.org
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Information brochure (in CZ) can be downloaded HERE