Evrika Scholarships
The scholarships program is the heart of the Foundation. Since its founding, Evrika has supported more than 3,000 talented students and doctoral candidates.
Scholarships are awarded each year following a competitive process based on rigorous academic and creative criteria. Support is directed to students and doctoral candidates who combine academic excellence with real scientific and applied achievements.
11 annual named scholarships of €1,600
They carry the names of distinguished Bulgarian scientists and public figures. One additional „Acad. Alexander Theodorov-Balan“ scholarship is awarded by the Spogvor 92 association.
- 1Computer science and informaticsNamed after John Atanasoff
- 2MathematicsNamed after Acad. Nikola Obreshkov
- 3PhysicsNamed after Acad. Georgi Nadjakov
- 4Chemistry and chemical technologiesNamed after Acad. Rostislav Kaishev
- 5Medicine and biologyNamed after Acad. Metodi Popov
- 6Agrarian sciences (incl. veterinary medicine and forestry)Named after Acad. Doncho Kostov
- 7Engineering — electronics, automation, electrical engineeringNamed after Acad. Dimitar Mishev
- 8Engineering — machinery technologiesNamed after Acad. Angel Balevski
- 9Construction and architectureNamed after Kolyo Ficheto
- 10EconomicsNamed after Acad. Evgeni Mateev
- 11Computational mathematics and mathematical modellingNamed after Acad. Blagovest Sendov
- Bulgarian philology and literaturetargeted donation by Spogvor 92 acad. Alexander Theodorov-Balan
Scholarships for medallists from international olympiads
Students and pupils — medallists from international olympiads in mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry and biology — receive an Evrika scholarship by right, without going through the named-scholarship competition.
Students and pupils applying for a scholarship by right as medallists from the international olympiads in mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry and biology can download the relevant registration forms here:
- Mathematics
- Computer science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
Per person per year, by medal rank:
- Gold medal — international school olympiad1 050 €
- Silver medal — international school olympiad900 €
- Bronze medal — international school olympiad850 €
Who can apply
Bulgarian students enrolled at Bulgarian universities in the fields specified by the scholarship are eligible to apply for the Evrika Foundation named scholarships and the „Acad. Alexander Theodorov-Balan“ scholarship.
- Bulgarian students enrolled at Bulgarian universities
- Completed at least the second year of studies
- Grade average per academic year no lower than very good (5.00)
- Enrolled full-time for the new academic year
- In the field designated by the scholarship
Applicants must submit
Documents are delivered in person or sent by mail / courier to the Evrika Foundation at: 1000 Sofia, 1 „Patriarh Evtimii“ Blvd., floor 2 between 1 September and 15 October of the current year. For items sent by mail, the postmark date counts.
- 1
- 2
Application letter (free text)
Stating the desire to participate in the competition for an Evrika Foundation named scholarship and the „Acad. Alexander Theodorov – Balan“ scholarship.
- 3
University attestation
On grades by academic year so far and enrolment for the new academic year.
- 4
Copies of supporting documents
Attesting participation and ranking in national and international competitions, olympiads and conferences, publications in scientific and other media, and other achievements of the candidate in their field and creative work.
- 5
Essay „My future as a specialist — dreams, plans and reality“
Up to 3 pages.
The best candidates by documents (per the evaluation and selection criteria) will be invited to meet with a specialist jury for the final selection.
Apply online
Submit your named-scholarship application directly through the website — fast, secure, no paperwork.
Schedule for 2026/2027
1 Sep 2026 — 15 Oct 2026
Document submission. Results: 30 November.