January 6, 2025
Samar State University (SSU) continues to open doors to international opportunities as key personnel, including Dr. Elmer Irene, Engr. Raven Tabiongan, Engr. Nikko Ardel Floretes, Ms. Marietta Albina, and Mr. Ariel Abarratigue participated in an engaging information session about the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship. The event, held on January 6, 2025, via Zoom, was hosted by the Association of Filipino Students in Hungary (AFSHu) in collaboration with The Association of Hungarian PhD and DLA Candidates.
The Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship, established by the Hungarian government, aims to foster international collaboration in higher education by attracting top students from around the globe. This program elevates Hungary’s academic landscape and strengthens ties between Hungary and the home countries of participating students through shared knowledge and experiences.
The scholarship offers an impressive array of benefits, including free tuition fees, a monthly stipend, accommodation assistance, and health insurance. In addition, the growing Filipino student community in Hungary, united under AFSHu, is ready to welcome and support newcomers, ensuring a smooth transition to life in a new country.
Filipinos have pursued various courses under the scholarship, including Agriculture and Sustainable Development, Medicine, Water Management Engineering and Hydrology, Architecture and Protection of Cultural Heritage, Natural Sciences, and Environmental Studies.
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet these criteria: be at least 18 years old and have no pending legal cases. Standard requirements include a Letter of Application/Intent, Letter of Recommendation, NBI/Police Clearance, a copy of the diploma, Transcript of Records, and an updated bio-data or resume. Additional requirements for government employees include a Letter of Nomination signed by the head of the agency or institution, a certified copy of service records, a certified copy of actual duties and responsibilities, and a certification of no pending case or scholarship obligation. For PhD applicants, a Letter of Recommendation or support from a professor of the Hungarian university is required. More details can be found at doktori.hu.
This year, applications must be submitted to the Tempus Public Foundation and the sending partner by January 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM (CET).
Many Filipinos have already earned their masters and PhD degrees through this program. Now it’s your turn to achieve a Hungarian diploma and join this esteemed network of scholars. For more details, you may visit the official sites: https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu/ and https://studyinhungary.hu/ . What are you waiting for? Submit your application today and turn your academic dreams into reality!
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