Czech Republic 2015/16 - values of student grants
Date of publication: 2016 Grants - note: Less than 1 % of students receive a social scholarship. About 13 % of students receive merit-based scholarships
Need-based grant (euro): max 595
Merit-based grant (euro): min 120 - max 500
Student grants
Scholarships can be granted on the basis of excellence in studies, or for research, artistic and other activities. These scholarships are provided by all public higher education institutions.
Scholarships are granted to students from regions other than the seat of the higher education institution as an accommodation scholarship (CZK 5 400/year). It is received by around 47 % of students.
Social scholarships are available for students in a difficult economic situation. The amount received is the same for everyone (CZK 16 200/year), and 0.9 % of students receive this support.
Source: Eurydice, National Student Fee and Support Systems 2013/2014, 2015/2016, 2016/2017