Peer Program Scholarship for Medical and Pharmacy Students (Hungary)

Deadline: 18-Sep-2026

The Peer Program Scholarship is inviting applications from eligible students at the University of Pécs Medical School and Faculty of Pharmacy to support fellow students with academic, administrative, and personal acclimatisation. The programme enables higher-year students to use their experience and training to mentor and assist fellow students, particularly those experiencing learning difficulties, administrative challenges, or personal adjustment issues.

About the Peer Program Scholarship

The Peer Program Scholarship is designed to improve the acclimatisation and welfare of students at the University of Pécs Medical School and Faculty of Pharmacy. Through peer mentoring, experienced upper-year students can provide practical guidance and support to fellow students as they adjust to their academic and personal environment. The programme recognizes the value of student-to-student support and encourages experienced students to contribute to the welfare of their peers. How Much Scholarship Funding Is Available? Selected scholarship recipients receive a monthly stipend of 15,000 HUF for 10 months.

The total scholarship value is:

- 15,000 HUF per month - 10 months of support - 150,000 HUF in total for the academic year - Payment is made monthly - Payments are made to a Hungarian bank account The scholarship is subject to maintaining active student status and fulfilling the conditions specified in the scholarship contract. What Is the Purpose of the Scholarship? The programme aims to strengthen student welfare and help fellow students adapt to university life.

Peer mentors may support students facing:

- Learning challenges. - Administrative difficulties. - Personal challenges. - Academic adjustment issues. - Difficulties acclimatising to the university environment. The programme uses the knowledge and experience of higher-year students to provide practical peer support. Who Can Apply? Applicants must meet the programme’s student-status and study requirements.

Eligible applicants include:

- Students with active student status at the University of Pécs Medical School. - Students with active student status at the Faculty of Pharmacy. - Students who have completed at least two active semesters at the University of Pécs Medical School or Faculty of Pharmacy. - Full-time PhD students who have graduated from the Medical School or Faculty of Pharmacy. - Part-time PhD students who have graduated from the Medical School or Faculty of Pharmacy. Applicants must satisfy the applicable eligibility requirements when submitting their application. Student Status Requirement Applicants must have active student status and must have completed at least two active semesters at the University of Pécs Medical School or Faculty of Pharmacy. For PhD applicants, eligibility is available to full-time and part-time PhD students who have graduated from the relevant faculties. Maintaining active student status is also a condition for receiving the scholarship. What Do Peer Program Scholars Do? The scholarship supports students who can use their experience and training to mentor fellow students. Peer mentors are expected to assist students with their acclimatisation and welfare, particularly where students face academic, administrative, or personal challenges. The programme therefore provides an opportunity for experienced students to contribute to a supportive university environment. Application Requirements Applicants must complete an online application form.

The application requires applicants to:

- Complete the online application form. - Submit a motivation letter. - Provide a motivation letter of at least 500 characters. - Write the motivation letter in Hungarian or English. - Agree to the programme’s data management and data protection guidelines. Applicants should ensure that all required information and documents are submitted through the online application process. Motivation Letter Requirements The motivation letter is an important part of the application. Applicants must submit a letter containing at least 500 characters. The letter can be written in either Hungarian or English. The motivation letter should demonstrate the applicant’s interest in participating in the peer programme and their suitability for supporting fellow students. Scholarship Conditions The scholarship is subject to the terms established by the programme.

Recipients must:

- Maintain active student status. - Fulfil the terms of the scholarship contract. - Comply with the applicable programme requirements. - Provide the required information during the scholarship period. The stipend is paid monthly to a Hungarian bank account. Data Management and Protection Applicants must agree to the programme’s data management and data protection guidelines as part of the application process. Agreement with these requirements is necessary for submitting an eligible application. Why the Peer Program Scholarship Matters The Peer Program Scholarship provides financial support while encouraging students to take an active role in helping their fellow students. By allowing experienced students to serve as peer mentors, the programme can help create a more supportive environment for students dealing with academic, administrative, and personal challenges. The scholarship also gives eligible students an opportunity to contribute their experience and training to the wider university community. Key Facts About the Peer Program Scholarship

- Programme: Peer Program Scholarship

- Institution: University of Pécs

- Eligible faculties: Medical School and Faculty of Pharmacy

- Monthly stipend: 15,000 HUF

- Duration: 10 months

- Total scholarship: 150,000 HUF

- Payment: Monthly

- Payment account: Hungarian bank account

- Student requirement: Active student status

- Minimum completed study: Two active semesters

- PhD applicants: Full-time or part-time PhD students who graduated from the relevant faculties

- Motivation letter: Minimum 500 characters

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