Moldova Scholarships

Study Abroad Course Specialist | Updated on - Aug 22, 2025

The Government of Moldova grants scholarships based on merit and potential financial aid which is renewed monthly for a maximum of three-years. The Moldova Scholarships amounts range from 285 MDL (1,319 INR) to 655 MDL (3031 INR) depending on the State’s determined budget for the particular academic session. The faculty members of the universities select the eligible candidates, and the high achievers get preference in this process. The Wells Mountain Initiative provides opportunities to study in developing countries like Moldova and includes additional costs for textbooks, accommodation, and meals for undergraduate students. The scholarship amount ranges from 5396 MDL (24,873 INR) to 53963 MDL (2.48 INR lakhs) per annum.

Other scholarships, including the American Council’s Scholarships, offer allowances for exchange programs for 80 students from the United States to study in Moldova and 50 high-school students from Moldova to learn English in the United States. The National Security Education Program (NSEP) awards the David L. Boren Scholarship to citizens of the United States to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programs related to global issues and sustainability. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program and Visegrad Scholarship Program is a merit-based scholarship for graduate-level courses in Moldova, depending on the citizenship of the applicant.

Moldova Scholarships: Benefits for Students

Tuition fees
Accommodation
Textbook grants
Allowances for food
Digital devices

Highlights

Scholarship Type	Merit-Based
Offered by	Government bodies
Organization	N/A
Application Deadline	Oct 07 ,2025
Number of Scholarships	N/A
Amount	Variable Amount
Renewability	No
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/moldova/

Eligibility Criteria

Scholarships are secured by applicants with outstanding academic records along with household income. The conventional guidelines for the scholarships for undergraduate applicants are mentioned below:

Eligibility Requirements:

Completed high-school
9.0 CGPA in Science (computer, physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics)
9.5 in Humanities
B1/B2 in English CEFR
Romanian/Russian Language Training (not obligatory)

Documents Required:

Transcripts
Clearance from police
Results of National/International exams
Language Proficiency scores
Essay (according to the prompts)
2 letters of recommendation
Personal Statement
Health Certificate
Health Insurance
Proof of Household Income
CV
Passport
Identity proof
Visa

Moldova Scholarships For Undergraduate Program Specific Requirements:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Requirements	Additional Documents Required	Scholarship Period	Award
State-Budget Social Scholarships	The applicant must be: Orphans \| impaired \|member of a family with many children \| married and have children The applicant must have outstanding academic records.	Proof of income \| Disability certificate \| Marriage certificate	3 Years	285 MDL (INR 1,319) per semester
State-Budget Merit Scholarships	Completed two years pre-university studies\| Participated in Olympiads and extracurricular activities	Scientific Patents \| Publications in last two years \| Certificate of participation in scientific conferences	3 Years	510 MDL (INR 2,350) monthly
David L. Boren Scholarship	Hold citizenship of the United States \| High-school students or hold GED certificate\| Enrolled in an undergraduate degree accredited by universities in US \| Applicants cannot purse degrees in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, US or New Zealand using the scholarship \| Must be 18 years or above	Essays (2) \| Language Plan\| Portfolio \| CV\| Essay related to participation in extracurricular activities \| SOP \| Career plans\| Language assessment \| LOR (2-3)	2-5 Months	Allowances up to $8,000 (INR 6.64 lakh)- $25,000 (INR 20.76 lakh) \| Housing\| Visa renewal and issue \| Airfare \| textbooks\| transportation\| health insurance
The American Council Scholarship (Future Leaders Exchange -FLEX)	Hold citizenship of the United States or Moldova \| Outstanding academic records	Language assessment\| Psychometric Tests \| Essays (3) \|	1 year	Language training \| Research \| Monthly stipend: $200 (INR 16,609) \|Additional grant: $300 (INR 24,913)
Wells Mountain Initiative	Completed secondary high-school from developing country \| Below 35 Years Old\| Work in the same country after graduation \| Participated in community service \| Pursuing a course for human development and growth of country (health, IT, agriculture, business)	Proof of community service \| Essay (500-1000 words)	3+4 Years	Grants up to 5396 MDL (INR 24,873) to 53963 MDL (INR 2.48 lakhs) \| Textbooks \| Meals \| Housing

Moldova Scholarships: PG Eligibility Criteria

The scholarships provide financial assistance, including allowances associated with living expenses and studying in a foreign country. Academic excellence and research work play a significant role in the selection process. These are some entry requirements the interested applicants must meet to be eligible for the grants:

Eligibility Requirements:

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree
Romanian/Russian Language Training (not obligatory)
9.0 CGPA in Science (computer, physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics)
9.5 in Humanities
English language proficiency:
- IELTS - 6.0
- TOEFL PBT - 550
- TOEFL iBT - 79-80

Documents Required:

Transcripts
Clearance from police
CV
Letter of Recommendation (two)
Passport
Identity proof
Personal Statement
Language Proficiency scores
Health Certificate
Health Insurance
Course Intent
Post-study plan
Visa
Portfolio
Research proposal
Essay (according to the prompts)

Moldova Scholarships For Graduate Program Specific Requirements

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Requirements	Additional Documents	Scholarship Period	Award
Graduate-Level Research (Boren Fellows Only)	Hold citizenship of the United States \| Hold UG degree issues by universities recognized by the US \| Applicants cannot purse degrees in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, US or New Zealand using the scholarship \| Must be 18 years or above	Essays (2) \| Language Plan\| Portfolio \| CV\| Essay related to participation in extracurricular activities \| SOP \| Career plans\| Language assessment \| LOR (3) \| Research proposal\|	2-11 Months	Grants up to $ 12,500 (INR 10.38)- $25,000 (INR 20.76 lakh) \| Internships\| Research
Visegrad Scholarship Program	Hold citizenship of one of these countries: - Czechia, Hungary, Poland or Slovakia \| Hold UG or Master’s degree\|	Research proposal \| Offer letter \| Work plan	5-10 Months	Grants up to €3,000 (INR 2.65 lakh) per semester \| €1,500 (INR 1.32 lakh) grated per semester to the host university
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program	Hold citizenship of Moldova \| eligible for U.S. J-1 visa \| Return to Moldova after graduation \| IELTS-6.0\| TOEFL (iBT)-79-80\| TOEFL (Pbt)-550\| Hold UG degree	Essay \| CV \| Portfolio \| Personal Statement \| Couse intent \| Research proposal	9-10 months	Tuition fees\| Airfare \| Textbook \| Health insurance\| Resettlement and maintenance grants \| Language Proficiency test fees waiver \| Work allowance

Application Process

To avail the Moldova Scholarships, the candidates must meet the specific entry requirements before applying. Funding provided by the Government is not confined to the online application process and the selection is done by the faculty members. Here is an overview for the Wells Mountain Initiative Scholarship:

Create an account using the online portal.
Upload the necessary documents with letters of recommendation.
The process is free of cost.
The applicants can apply for the scholarship before receiving acceptance from the universities.
The applicants can also mail the application to the Wells Mountain Initiative office within the stipulated time.
Allowances will be transferred after getting admitted to the universities.

The application process for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program is conducted by the U.S. embassies. The applicants must contact the embassy in their country for assistance.

The American Council Scholarship (Future Leaders Exchange -FLEX) requires the applicants to appear for an Online language proficiency test after the verification of their essays. The admission committee will hold interviews and conduct another language and essay writing test.

David L. Boren Scholarship and Visegrad Funds hold an online application process, and applicants may register using the official portal.

Selection Process

Interested applicants can increase their chances of receiving the scholarships with additional abilities. They will be required to maintain their academic performance after being awarded the scholarships. These are some skills preferred by the admission committee over the years:

Outstanding grades
Community service
Contribution in field of science
Publications and patents
Participation in national exams or international Olympiads

The contribution of the applicants gets closely monitored by the universities and the grants committee for the renewal.

Wells Mountain Initiative is a highly competitive scholarship with a 6% acceptance rate for young learners from 54 developing countries. It has produced 285 graduates, and 80% have earned prestigious ranks as leaders in recent years. The Government of Moldova increased the scholarship values by 25% for applicants pursuing science courses. Therefore, most courses are taught in English since it is a central mode of communication in Moldova. But Romanian and Russian are advised to be learned for international students for better job opportunities. The David L. Boren Scholarships received 202 graduate and 538 undergraduate applications in 2023, encouraging students to pursue STEM, law, and business while providing language training sessions. Over 30,000 students from secondary high school have benefited from the Fulbright Scholarships sponsored by the Government of the United States. The recipient of the FLEX scholarship participated in community service and learned about the host countries' culture.