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Did You Apply for Study Scholarship? See what changes this spring!

Changes are coming to the study scholarship system starting from the Spring (second) semester 2024/25. Based on the academic performance of the previous Fall (first) semester 2024/25, students who began their studies after September 2019 could already apply for the scholarship under the new conditions this spring. The main goal of these modifications is to create a more differentiated and fair system for awarding scholarships.

Here is everything you need to know:

The new system takes into account not only your scholarship average but also the number of credits you have completed. Additionally, from now on, your results will only be compared to those students in your program who have been studying for approximately the same amount of time as you.

Let’s see what exactly has changed!

	What has changed?
	Earlier	From now on
How is your academic performance measured?	Scholarship average	Scholarship index (= Scholarship average + ((credit value of completed subjects that may be taken into account for the calculation of the scholarship average /27) – 1)/2))
Who are you competing with for the scholarship?	With students enrolled in the same or an almost identical programme, regardless of year or language of study.	Only with peers who have been studying for approximately the same duration and in the same language of instruction as you. *
What is the highest achievable academic performance?	5,0 scholarship average	If you complete more than 27 credits, your scholarship index can even exceed 5,0.
What happens if your academic performance falls between those of the lowest and highest scholarship-winning students?	Between the lowest and highest awarded amounts, scholarship values increase linearly in hundredths as the scholarship average rises.	The scholarship index achieved for the given programme and year is transformed into a 100-point scale, and scholarship amounts are assigned accordingly. This means that what matters is how much higher or lower your result is compared to your fellow students.

* Except if you are a student exceeding the standard duration of your program.

Let’s see an example of what this means!

Tom completed his last semester with a scholarship index of 4.9. Within his program, the lowest scholarship index that qualified for a scholarship was 3.8, while the highest was 5.8.

X = ((Tom’s scholarship index – lowest scholarship index) / (highest scholarship index – lowest scholarship index)) x 100

X = ((4,9 – 3,8) / (5,8 – 3,8)) x 100 = 55

Scholarship amount for a 5,8 scholarship index: 80,000 HUF

Scholarship amount for a 4,9 scholarship index: 80,000 / 100 x 55 = 44,000 HUF

Thus, Tom receives a monthly 44,000 HUF study scholarship.

X = The rounded whole number value of the scholarship index, which is transformed into a 0-100 scale based on the grouping defined as the main rule.

The scholarship indexes and amounts presented in the example may differ from reality; their sole purpose is to illustrate the methodology.

What hasn’t changed?

	What hasn’t changed?
Who are eligible for a study scholarship?	Students who: Participate in full-time bachelor’s and two-cycle or single-cycle master’s programmes Are studying in a self-funded format or with a Corvinus Scholarship Have already completed at least one full semester Have not exceeded the eligibility period of their programme duration by more than one semester (for bachelor’s and two-cycle master’s and specialist postgraduate programmes) or two semesters (for single-cycle master’s programmes)
In which semesters can you apply?	From your second active semester onwards. Exception: Students in the first semester of their master’s programme (their scholarship opportunities will be included in the 2025/2026/1 (fall) semester’s application call).
How many students can receive a study scholarship?	At least 25% of the top-performing students are eligible to apply.
What is the minimum credit and scholarship average requirement?	At least 23 completed credits in your most recent active semester A minimum 3.8 average in your most recent active semester

How can you increase your chances of receiving a study scholarship?

If you complete more than 27 credits in a semester, your scholarship index may be higher than your scholarship average (it can even exceed 5,0). However, if you complete fewer than 27 credits, your scholarship index will be lower.

Therefore, it is recommended to follow your curriculum and, if possible, increase your credit count with additional elective courses based on your workload capacity and interests.

You can find more detailed information in the latest version of the Regulation on Student Fees and Benefits and the Call for applications for Study scholarship.