26/06/2026
As part of the continuation of the Croatian language scholarship programme, the Ministry of Demography and Immigration published the Call for Applications for Scholarships for Learning the Croatian Language in the Republic of Croatia for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. The call is available at: https://mdu.gov.hr/javni-pozivi/javni-poziv-za-dodjelu-stipendija-za-ucenje-hrvatskoga-jezika-u-republici-hrvatskoj-za-akademsku-godinu-2026-2027/7580
The application deadline is Monday, 6 July 2026, giving applicants a period of only 15 days to submit their applications and supporting documentation.
The call is open to Croatian emigrants/Croats living abroad and their descendants, as well as the spouses of Croatian emigrants/Croats living abroad.
Applicants must:
be at least 18 years of age;
have completed at least secondary education; and
have permanent residence outside the Republic of Croatia, or have had permanent or temporary residence in Croatia for no longer than three years as of the date of publication of this Call.
The Croatian language courses will be organised by the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences in Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek and P**a, as well as the University of Zadar. The scholarship requires regular attendance of classes at the chosen course location in the Republic of Croatia.
Applications must be submitted exclusively online via the electronic application form available on the above-mentioned webpage. Further details are provided in the Call for Applications and the accompanying Guidelines.
Please note that the Ministry will organise informational workshops via Zoom to provide guidance on the application process and answer participants' questions. The workshops will be held in English, Spanish and Portuguese on 27 and 28 June 2026. Interested participants may register using the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs96lkg6YV2SQzMZbKUU7Rw4uMF5sN1_Qvq_NVWfrrw8FZcw/viewform. Please note that the number of places is limited.
---ESP--- Formulario para candidatos interesados en participar en las sesiones informativas online sobre el Programa de Becas para el aprendizaje del idioma croata en la República de Croacia. ---ENG--- Form for candidates interested in participating in online information sessions about the Croatian...