The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Nigeria has dismissed reports circulating online claiming that Nigerian students are eligible to apply for the Czech Government Scholarship for the 2027/2028 academic year.
The embassy, in a statement issued on Monday, clarified that Nigeria is not among the countries eligible for the scholarship programme for the 2027/2028 academic session.
The clarification followed the circulation of online posts and information suggesting that Nigerian students could apply for the scholarship.
The embassy said the information was inaccurate and urged prospective applicants to disregard claims published on unofficial websites.
“For the 2027/2028 academic year, Nigeria is not among the countries eligible for the Czech Government Scholarship programme,” the embassy stated.
It added, “We have seen some information circulating online about Czech Government Scholarships for the 2027/2028 academic year, including information stating that applicants from Nigeria are eligible. Please note that this information is NOT accurate.”
The embassy acknowledged the growing interest among Nigerian students in studying in the Czech Republic but said the government-funded scholarship would not be available to Nigerian applicants for the 2027/2028 academic year.
“We know that many Nigerian students are interested in studying in the Czech Republic, and we understand that this may be disappointing news,” the statement said.
“Unfortunately, the Czech Government Scholarship is not available to applicants from Nigeria this year.”
The embassy further warned prospective students against relying on unofficial websites that list Nigeria among the eligible countries.
It advised Nigerians seeking reliable information about scholarship opportunities and studying in the Czech Republic to consult the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and the Dům zahraniční spolupráce, which provides information on study opportunities for international students.
The clarification is expected to prevent prospective Nigerian applicants from making plans or submitting applications based on the false claim that they are eligible for the 2027/2028 Czech Government Scholarship.
The embassy thanked Nigerian students for their understanding and wished prospective applicants success in their academic pursuits.
