In accordance with Act CCIV of 2011 on National Higher Education, and Government Decree No. 51/2007. (III. 26.) on grants available for higher education students and fees payable by them, the University of Debrecen
announces a call for applications
for national higher education scholarship
for academic year 2026/2027
to students
with outstanding academic results, and
outstanding professional achievements.
Applications may be submitted for national higher education scholarship by students attending full-time bachelor or master level, or undivided education in a state-funded (state scholarship, part-scholarship) or self-funded form, who have registered for at least two semesters during their current or former studies (the latter applies to students who has completed their studies in the autumn exam period) and earned at least 55 credit points.
In 2026, one hundred and twenty-one (121) students may be granted national higher education scholarship at the University of Debrecen.
The evaluation process is set forth in the Student Fees and Compensation Regulations of the University of Debrecen. The University ensures equal treatment in the evaluation process. The University is obliged to examine the eligibility of the applicants for the entire duration of the scholarship. The scholarship may be granted for a half-year period, e.g. in cases where the student concerned completes their studies in the first semester of the academic year.
The achievements of applicants must be evaluated in a scoring system in accordance with the conditions set out by the competent faculty. Points may be awarded only for results and achievements indicated in the application form and proven by original documents or copies thereof. The applications must be ranked by and per the faculties, according to the total scores awarded to applicants.
The national higher education scholarship is awarded to students by the minister responsible for higher education. The national higher education scholarship must be paid in the academic year following the submission of the applications. According to Section 114/D (1) c) of Act on National Higher Education, the amount of the scholarship is HUF 40 000 per month.
National higher education scholarship may be granted for one academic year (10 months).
The national higher education scholarship awarded for academic year 2026/2027 may be paid only in academic year 2026/2027. If a student completes their studies in the first semester (in the autumn semester of academic year 2026/2027) as per the course duration, they may continue to be eligible to the scholarship if continuing with their education in the second semester of the academic year (the spring semester of academic year 2026/2027). Students receiving national higher education scholarship shall not be excluded from academic scholarship.
Applications must be submitted, in the form and within the deadline prescribed, to the head of the competent faculty, addressed to the minister for higher education. Applications otherwise submitted may not be evaluated.
Faculty of Informatics Supplement
At the Faculty of Informatics of the University of Debrecen, a student may apply for the National Higher Education Scholarship if they are enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s, master’s, program, and have earned at least 55 credits in the last two active semesters in the program — (or programs, in the case of students graduating in a cross-semester) — on the basis of which the application is submitted.
Proof must be attached for every activity included in the application. No points can be awarded for activities without proper documentation. All certificates must be merged into a single PDF file and uploaded.
The National Higher Education Scholarship and the Professional Scholarship cannot be awarded simultaneously.
It is possible to apply for both scholarships at the same time; however, if a student is awarded the National Higher Education Scholarship, their application for the Professional Scholarship will not be accepted.
Application deadline: July 3, 2026 (Friday), 23:59:59
The application must be submitted via Neptun: Administration / Requests:
IK_National_Higher_Education_Scholarship_2026_27
Dr. András Hajdu
Dean
FILLING INSTRUCTIONS, EVALUATION
I. ACADEMIC RESULTS
The average of the scholarship indices for the two semesters multiplied by ten, for a maximum total of 50 points.
(For example: 1st semester average 3,88, 2nd semester average 4,34 > overall average 4,11 = 41 points.)
II. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Only activities completed after July 1, 2024, that are finalized and supported by documentation can be awarded points.
II/1. Research and grant activities (max. 25 points)
(A presentation of the applicant’s scientific research must be attached (maximum one page); certification from the supervisor must also be included. The supervisor must be a faculty member of the University of Debrecen.)
– Participation in University of Debrecen, regional or Hungarian national research projects: max 5 points/project/semester
– Participation in national grant proposals: 5 points (only with certification from the project leader!)
– Participation in local grant proposals 3 points (only with certification from the project leader!)
II/2. Professional publications, conference presentations (max. 30 points):
– A publication in English published in an international or domestic peer-reviewed journal 10 points
– A publication in a language other than English published in an international or domestic
peer-reviewed journal. 5 points
– Conference presentation in English 5 points
– Conference presentation in a language other than English 3 points
– Participation in local TDK 2 points
– Presentation report on a Professional Summer Scholarship 2 points
– Presentation at the Faculty of Informatics Professional Day 2 points
– A professional presentation delivered at an event of the University of Debrecen or
its Faculty of Informatics (e.g., Researchers’ Night, etc.). 2 points
Note: OTDK papers are not included here; theses, term papers, etc. are not considered.
III. OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
III/1. Educational activities (max. 16 points):
Only activities completed after July 1, 2024, that are supported by documentation can be awarded points.
– Teaching assistant duties at the University of Debrecen: 4 points/2 hours/semester
III/2. OTDK-results
Only activities completed after July 1, 2024, that are supported by documentation can be awarded points.
– 1st place, with “Pro Scientia” Award: 20 points
– 1st place: 10 points
– 2nd place: 7 points
– 3rd place: 5 points
– Special Award 5 points
– Participation 3 points
III/3. Other professional and academic competitions (max. 16 points):
Only activities completed after July 1, 2024, that are supported by documentation can be awarded points.
– international competition: 6 points
– national competition: 4 points
– local competition: 2 points
– Note: high school competitions do not count. A DETEP/TALENTUD, ROP etc. are not included here.
III/4. Other outstanding professional activities (max. 10 points):
Only currently active memberships supported by documentation can be awarded points.
– Membership of DETEP / TALENTUD: 5 points
– Membership in the college for advanced studies: 5 points
III/5. Scholarships abroad (max. 9 points):
Only activities completed after July 1, 2024, that are supported by documentation can be awarded points.
– Please provide the following information: place of the scholarship, dates and duration of the scholarship, as well as its type (Erasmus, Pannonia, university exchange etc.)
– Scoring (depending on duration): 1-3 points per scholarship.
IV. PUBLIC ACTIVITY (max. 10 points):
Only activities completed after July 1, 2024, that are supported by documentation can be awarded points.
Student’s public life activity: positions in an international or national student organization, student union roles, dormitory positions, organizing events, mentor programs, etc. Scoring depending on the nature of the activity: 1–5 points.
Other social and cultural activities: Scoring depending on the nature of the activity: 1–3 points.
Outstanding sport activity: Scoring depending on the nature of the activity: 1–3 points.