For postgraduate students in Bosnia and Herzegovina looking to gain international academic exposure without committing to a full degree abroad, a valuable opportunity has just opened. Applications are now invited for “The British Scholarship Trust” (BST) scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year, officially communicated through the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This program supports short academic stays in the United Kingdom, offering selected candidates a chance to strengthen their research, build institutional links, and gain first-hand experience of the UK higher education system.
What This Scholarship Makes Possible?
This scholarship is designed for focused academic mobility rather than long-term relocation.
- Support for short study or research stays of 1 to 3 months at higher education institutions in the UK
- Opportunity to enhance postgraduate research and academic skills through international exposure
- Access to UK academic resources, supervision, and institutional networks
- A platform to build future collaborations between home institutions and UK host universities
The program emphasizes academic development and mutual institutional benefit rather than coursework alone.
Who Can Be Considered?
This opportunity targets academically strong postgraduate students from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Applicants must be under 30 years of age
- Must be currently enrolled in postgraduate studies in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- A strong academic record is expected
- Demonstrated good command of the English language is required
- Candidates must clearly explain how the UK study visit will improve their academic work and benefit the host institution
- A well-structured work or study plan for the visit is mandatory
- Selected candidates must submit a final report within six (06) weeks after completing the study stay
Preference is given to applicants who have not previously studied abroad and those who have already established contact with a UK host institution.
Apply: https://www.unsa.ba/stipendije/stipendije-british-scholarship-trust-za-akademsku-20262027godinu
The last date to apply for “The British Scholarship Trust” scholarships for the academic year 2026/2027 is April 1, 2026.