The Czech Republic has a short list of scholarships for international students, and most of the money comes from one place: the Czech government. Our data covers 4 options. Three are government programmes, and two of those focus on students from developing countries who want to do a Master's or doctorate at a public Czech university. The fourth is a Charles University fund for post-doctoral researchers. If you are a Pakistani graduate thinking about a Master's or PhD in Prague, Brno or another Czech city, the government routes are where you should start. If you already hold a PhD, the Charles University fund is the one to read about.
Below is every scholarship we have a guide for, followed by notes on who each one suits and how to get your papers ready.
All Czech Republic scholarships at a glance
| Scholarship | Funding | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Charles University Prague Junior Fund Post-Doctoral Fellowships | Fully Funded | June 1, 2026 |
| Czech Government Scholarship for Developing Countries | Fully Funded | 30 September 2026 |
| Czech Government Scholarships (DZS) | Full / Partial | Varies by programme (project programmes usually in the first quarter) |
| Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries | Fully Funded | 30 September each year |
Government scholarships for Master's and doctoral study
For most Pakistani students, this is the section that matters. The Czech government runs scholarships aimed at students from eligible developing countries, and they cover follow up Master's and doctoral study at public higher education institutions. "Follow up" means you need a completed earlier degree first. A Bachelor's leads to a Master's, and a Master's leads to a doctorate. These are not for undergraduate study.
Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries
The Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries are administered by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS). They fund Master's and Doctoral study at Czech public universities for students from a defined list of partner developing countries. The package includes full tuition exemption and a monthly stipend. The deadline is 30 September each year, for studies that begin the following academic year, and our listing marks applications as open. Read the full details and confirm that Pakistan is on the current partner list before you put time into an application. That list is the single biggest eligibility question.
Czech Government Scholarship for Developing Countries
The Czech Government Scholarship for Developing Countries is listed as fully funded and offered by the Government of the Czech Republic for students from eligible developing countries who want to pursue follow up Master's or doctoral studies at public higher education institutions. The deadline in our data is 30 September 2026, and its status is marked as opening soon. See the full details for the current round.
These two listings describe very similar programmes, with the same September deadline and the same target group. Read both guides side by side. If they turn out to be the same call on the official site, you only need to apply once.
DZS scholarships and grants with mixed funding
The Czech Government Scholarships (DZS) are run by the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research, known as DZS. This is a broader umbrella than the developing countries scheme. It supports international students, researchers and institutional cooperation through various academic agreements and programmes, and funding can be full or partial depending on the track.
Deadlines here are less predictable. Project programmes usually close in the first quarter of the year, but the specific track deadlines vary according to the individual programme agreement. That makes DZS a good backup and a poor first plan. If you want this route, check the full details early in the year and look for agreements that cover Pakistan or your university.
Post-doctoral research at Charles University
The Charles University Prague Junior Fund Post-Doctoral Fellowships are fully funded and aimed at prospective post-doctoral researchers from abroad, for full-time research positions across all academic fields. This one is for people who have finished a PhD, not for students looking for a degree. The deadline in our data is June 1, 2026. If you are a Pakistani PhD holder in any discipline, this is a strong option because it is open across all fields rather than tied to one subject. Check the full details for the next cycle's dates.
Which Czech scholarship fits you
The choice is fairly simple once you know your level.
- If you have a Bachelor's and want a Master's, look at the two developing countries scholarships first. They are fully funded, and one of them clearly includes tuition exemption and a monthly stipend.
- If you have a Master's and want a PhD, the same two government programmes cover doctoral study.
- If you already have a PhD, apply to the Charles University Junior Fund.
- If your university has an exchange or cooperation agreement, ask whether it runs through DZS.
Our view: the MEYS developing countries scholarship is the strongest single option for Pakistani students, because the funding is complete and the deadline is fixed every year. A fixed deadline lets you plan a full year ahead. DZS is worth watching, but its partial funding and shifting dates make it harder to depend on.
Getting your documents ready for a Czech application
The September deadline for the government scholarships means most of your preparation happens over the summer. Start with degree certificates and transcripts, then get them attested and translated as required. Ask referees for letters well before the deadline, because Pakistani universities can be slow to sign off in the vacation months. Write a study plan that names the Czech public university and programme you want.
Our documents checklist for international scholarships covers attestation and translation step by step. For a wider view of options outside the Czech Republic, see the scholarships guide for Pakistani students.
Frequently asked questions
Can Pakistani students get a fully funded scholarship in the Czech Republic?
Yes, three of the 4 options in our data are listed as fully funded. The two developing countries scholarships are the most relevant for degree study, but you need to confirm that Pakistan is on the eligible country list for the current year.
Are there Czech government scholarships for a Bachelor's degree?
Not in our data. The developing countries scholarships fund follow up Master's and doctoral study, so you need a completed earlier degree.
When is the deadline for the Czech government scholarship?
For the developing countries scholarships it is 30 September each year, for studies starting the following academic year. DZS deadlines vary by programme, and project programmes usually close in the first quarter.
What does the MEYS scholarship cover?
It gives full tuition exemption and a monthly stipend for Master's and Doctoral study at Czech public universities.
Is the Charles University fund open to students?
No. The Junior Fund is for post-doctoral researchers from abroad taking full-time research positions, so you need a PhD to apply.
Each scholarship above has its own guide with eligibility, documents and application steps. Read the guide for the one that matches your level, then confirm the current dates and country list on the official Czech government or Charles University website before you apply.