FAO–Hungarian Government Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity to study a Master’s degree programme at any of the participating Universities.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. The goal of the organization is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.
Facts About bout The FAO-Hungarian Government Scholarship
- Fully Funded Opportunity: The scholarship covers all tuition fees, accommodation, subsistence costs, health insurance, and more.
- United Nations Partnership: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is partnering with the Hungarian Government to offer this scholarship.
- Agriculture and Environmental Focus: The scholarship focuses on environmental engineering, crop production engineering, and horticultural engineering, aligning with the FAO’s mission to achieve food security.
- Hungarian Universities: The scholarship is offered at top Hungarian universities, including Sopron University, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and more.
- English-Taught Programs: All programs are taught in English, making it accessible to international students.
- Eligible Countries: Citizens of eligible countries can apply, with a focus on developing countries.
- Competitive Selection: The selection process is competitive, with a two-phase process involving FAO pre-screening and university selection.
- Language Proficiency: English language proficiency is required, with a possible written or oral English examination as part of the admission procedure.
- Diverse Student Body: The scholarship attracts students from diverse backgrounds, fostering a rich cultural exchange and learning environment.
- Career Opportunities: Graduates of the program can pursue careers in agriculture, environmental science, and related fields, contributing to the FAO’s mission to achieve food security and sustainable development.
Details For 2025 FAO–Hungarian Government Scholarship
The FAO–Hungarian Government Scholarship offers the following Master of Science degree courses in English for the 2025–26 academic year:
- Master in Environmental Engineering – Sopron University, Sopron
- Master in Crop Production Engineering – Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Szent István Campus, Gödöllő
- Master in Horticultural Engineering – Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Buda Campus, Budapest
Eligibility Requirements For 2025 FAO–Hungarian Government Scholarship
To be considered for the FAO–Hungarian Government Scholarship, applicants must be:
- Citizenship and residency of one of the eligible countries
- Excellent school achievements
- English language proficiency (for courses taught in English)
- Be motivated
- Have good health
- Age (candidates under 30 are preferred)
Rewards For 2025 FAO–Hungarian Government Scholarship
The scholarship will cover:
- application and tuition fees throughout the study period with basic books and notes;
- dormitory accommodation;
- subsistence costs;
- health insurance.
Required Documents For 2025 FAO–Hungarian Government Scholarship
To be considered for the FAO–Hungarian Government Scholarship, applicants must submit the following documents:
- Application form duly completed
- A recent Curriculum Vitae
- A copy of certificate of proficiency in English
- A copy of high school/college transcript
- Copy 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.
How To Apply For 2025 FAO–Hungarian Government Scholarship
To apply for the FAO–Hungarian Government Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should use the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button to proceed to the application page.
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. The Application Deadline is 28 February, 2025