The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Government of Hungary, has announced the start of the application process for the International Scholarship Program for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Young professionals in the field of agriculture, including citizens of Tajikistan, are invited to apply, according to the FAO communication service in Tajikistan. The deadline for submitting applications is February 28, 2026.
The program offers two-year Master's programs (Master of Science) in English in the following fields: agricultural biotechnology, animal nutrition and feed safety, and plant protection. The studies will take place at leading Hungarian universities, including the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (campuses in Gödöllő and Kaposvár) and the University of Debrecen’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management.
The scholarship program fully covers tuition costs, including university fees, study materials, dormitory accommodation, medical insurance, and daily living expenses. The funding is provided by the Hungarian government under an agreement with FAO. It is important to note that the scholarship is awarded only to the student and does not extend to family members.
The program has been running for nearly 20 years, during which about 400 young professionals from developing countries have participated. Upon completing the program, many of them successfully find employment and contribute to the development of the agricultural sector in their countries.
Applicants can submit their applications from more than 40 countries, including Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, as well as countries from Asia, Africa, and Europe.
To apply, candidates must send a complete set of documents to the email address [email protected], including a completed application form, resume (CV), diploma with transcript, certificate of English language proficiency, passport copy, motivation and recommendation letters, medical certificate, and a certificate of no criminal record. All documents must be submitted in English.
The selection process occurs in two stages: a preliminary selection by FAO and a final selection by the university, which may include a language proficiency test. The main criteria are academic performance, English language skills, motivation, and health status. Preference will be given to candidates under the age of 30.
