10.03.2026
The Aleksander Foundation is opening applications for its newest Graduate Excellence Scholarship – a €10,000 award for outstanding graduates from Bulgarian universities ready to continue on their academic journey in the 2026/2027 academic year.
Eligibility
The scholarship is aimed at recent graduates of Bulgarian universities (within the past two years) who plan to pursue a Master’s degree at a European university (including the UK). Candidates are expected to cover the following criteria:
Undergraduate Degree: BSc/BA from a Bulgarian university (obtained within the past 2 years)
Academic Excellence: Min GPA equivalent of 3.6/4.0 or 5.50/6.00
Postgraduate Focus: MSc/MA programme in Economics, Law, or Business at a European university (incl. UK)
Commitment to Attendance:
- Official letter of acceptance,
- Proof of awarded scholarships and/or sufficient financial resources
Additional Merit: Evidence of exceptional achievements, extracurricular activities, or relevant professional experience
Reference Contact: Name, email, and phone number of an academic / professional referee
Application process
The application process includes submitting the following documents via email to masters@aleksanderfoundation.org:
- One-page CV
- Cover letter (motivation for the scholarship)
- Letter of acceptance
- Evidence of commitment to attendance
- Reference contact
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview in April, and the final selection will be announced in May.
Application deadline
Submit all the required documents before April 30th, 2026, 23:59 GMT+2.
Have any questions?
For more information or questions, contact the Foundation at masters@aleksanderfoundation.org or by phone at +359 897 828 435 or +44 784 848 2083