Finland

Scholarship Guide: Studying in Finland

SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN FINLAND

FINNISH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP

The Finnish government offers scholarships of 3-9 months for Doctoral level studies and research at Finnish universities or public research universities. The Finnish government scholarship pool program is open to young researchers from all academic fields. The scholarship does not apply to master’s level studies, post doctoral studies, or research.

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students who have been at least provisionally accepted either as a visiting Doctoral-level student/researcher, or as a full-time Doctoral degree student. For full eligibility requirements, click here. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a monthly allowance of €1,500 EUR. The allowance is sufficient for one person only. However, expenses from travel and insurance are not covered by this scholarship. DEADLINE: February.

FULBRIGHT FINLAND U.S. STUDENT PROGRAM

The Fulbright Finland awards grants to U.S. students who hold a minimum of bachelor’s degree. Academically talented graduating seniors may also apply before having the degree in hand.

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to U.S. students. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded €1,000 – €1,500 EUR per month. Grantees also receive a travel award of $1,600 USD and an accident and sickness insurance for the grant period. Additionally, grantees receive the full support services provided by the Fulbright Finland Foundation. DEADLINE: October. Learn more here.

AALTO UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Aalto University scholarship program seeks to recognize talented non-EU/EEA students from across the world by awarding academic excellence scholarships. These scholarships are merit based and are granted on a competitive basis. The number is limited depending on the overall number of selected non-EU/EEA students per degree program.

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to non-EU/EEA citizens. Only students who are liable to pay tuition at Aalto University are eligible to apply for Aalto University scholarships. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded either 50% or 100% coverage of their tuition. DEADLINE: The scholarship decision is given at the same time with the admission decision. Learn more here.

HANKEN SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES

Hanken school of Economics offers schemes for non-EU/EEA students that are based on merit and offer students a chance to study a master’s program at Hanken.

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to non-EU/EEA students. AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fee and €8,000 EUR per year living expenses. DEADLINE: Not specified. Learn more here.

NOKIA SCHOLARSHIP

Nokia Scholarships are granted to individuals pursuing a doctoral degree in information or telecommunications technology or in clearly related supporting scientific disciplines.

ELIGIBILITY: The scholarships are given for pursuing doctoral studies at a Finnish university or are offered to Finnish applicants for doctoral studies abroad. AWARD: Partial Funding of €5,000 EUR. DEADLINE: 27 September 2020.

GENERAL INFO FOR TUITION PAYING STUDENTS

Most of Finnish universities provide scholarships for students who have to pay tuition fees. Non-EU/EEA students who pay tuition may apply for a scholarship at the end of each academic year. Scholarships are based on study performance.This applies both for Bachelor and Master’s degree programmes. For more detailed information visit websites of a specific university. List of Finnish universities: https://www.studyinfinland.fi/universities-list-view