Scholarship Guide: Studying in Sweden SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN SWEDEN
SWEDISH INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS (SISGP) The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) programme is part of the Swedish government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders who will contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Sweden and administered by the Swedish Institute (SI). •
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must have minimum of 3,000 hours of demonstrated employment and must be a citizen of a country that is eligible for the scholarship program.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees directly paid to the Swedish university, living expenses of 10,000 SEK per month, a travel grant of 15,000 SEK, insurance against illness and accident, membership of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders (NFGL) – a platform to grow your network and experience, while in Sweden, and membership of the SI Alumni Network after your scholarship period – a platform for further professional development and to stay in touch.
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SWEDISH INSTITUTE STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SOUTH AFRICA The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships for South Africa provides a number of full scholarships for master’s programs in Sweden. •
ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to citizens of South Africa. For full eligibility requirements, click here.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees directly paid to the Swedish university, living expenses of 10,000 SEK per month, a travel grant of 15,000 SEK, insurance against illness and accident, membership of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders (NFGL) – a platform to grow your network and experience, while in Sweden, and membership of the SI Alumni Network after your scholarship period – a platform for further professional development and to stay in touch.
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DEADLINE: February.
SWEDISH INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE WESTERN BALKANS AND TURKEY FOR MASTER’S STUDIES Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarships for the Western Balkans and Turkey are open for citizens of the Western Balkans and Turkey, for master’s degree studies. However, only programmes related to a number of subject areas are prioritized. •
ELIGIBILITY: Apply for a scholarship if you are a citizen of an eligible country, have documented and relevant work experience. You must also follow the application steps of university admission, and be admitted to one of the eligible master’s programs on time.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees directly paid to the Swedish university, living expenses of 10,000 SEK per month, a travel grant of 5,000 SEK, insurance against illness and accident, membership of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders (NFGL) – a platform to grow your network and experience, while in Sweden, and membership of the SI Alumni Network after your scholarship period – a platform for further professional development and to stay in touch.
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DEADLINE: February.
STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME The scholarship scheme at Stockholm University is aimed at especially qualified students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/Switzerland and who are required to pay tuition fees for studies. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.
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DEADLINE: Learn more here.
STOCKHOLM ARBITRATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHINA (SASC) Three full-tuition scholarships are available to Chinese law school graduates offered by three leading Swedish law firms: Gernandt and Danielsson, Mannheimer Swartling, and Vinge. •
ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to Chinese citizens with a Bachelor of Laws degree from a university in China. For full eligibility requirements, click here.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a full scholarship.
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DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.
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SWEDISH ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION (SAA) SCHOLARSHIP The Swedish Arbitration Association (SAA) has donated a full-tuition scholarship for a student to participate in the Master in International Commercial Arbitration Law program (ICAL program) at Stockholm University for the academic year 2018-2019. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a full scholarship.
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DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.
ADLERBERT SCHOLARSHIPS - UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG The University of Gothenburg annually allocates funds from the Adlerbert foundation toward scholarships. •
ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to foreign visiting students within undergraduate programs or postgraduate studies at the University of Gothenburg who intend to return to their native countries after completed studies. For full eligibility requirements, click here.
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AWARD: Not specified. Learn more here.
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DEADLINE: Learn more here.
ADLERBERT STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS - CHALMERS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Chalmers University of Technology annually allocates funds from the Adlerbert foundation toward scholarships. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of 143 countries who are 1st year master’s program applicants. For the full list of eligible countries, click here.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees (4 semesters/2 year program).
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DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.
THE ADLERBERTSKA FOREIGN STUDENT HOSPITALITY FOUNDATION The scholarship board at the University of Gothenburg allocates funds from Adlerbert Foreign Student Hospitality Foundation (Adlerbertska Hospitiestiftelsen) toward scholarships for students. •
ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to foreign visiting students within undergraduate programs or postgraduate studies at the University of Gothenburg who intend to return to their native countries after completed studies. For full eligibility requirements, click here.
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AWARD: Not specified.
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DEADLINE: February.
THE US FRIENDS OF CHALMERS SCHOLARSHIP Two scholarships will be awarded in 2019 to citizens of the United States of America. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to American citizens who are 1st year master’s program applicants.
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AWARD: Two scholarships will be awarded to citizens of the United States of America.
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DEADLINE: January. Learn more here. EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE
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LUND UNIVERSITY GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM As a top 100 university and ranked in the top 0.4% of universities in the world, Lund University attracts high achieving students from across the globe. The Lund University Global Scholarship program seeks to recognize these students by awarding academic excellence grants. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 25%, 50%, 75% or up to 100% of their tuition fees.
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DEADLINE: Learn more here.
THE INGVAR KAMPRAD SCHOLARSHIP The Ingvar Kamprad Scholarship was founded in 2001. The aim of the scholarship is to support two students enrolled in the Master’s degree program in Industrial Design. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students enrolled in the master’s degree program in Industrial Design at Lund University.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 210,000 SEK per year for two years in order to cover the tuition fees. The amount will be paid directly to the university.
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DEADLINE: Learn more here.
THE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF THE SWEDISH-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN NEW YORK •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to American citizens. Candidates must have completed the application to Uppsala University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.
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DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.
THE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF THE SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN HONG KONG •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong. Candidates must have completed the application to Uppsala University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.
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DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.
SLU SCHOLARSHIP •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to all students who have applied for a master’s program in time (before 15th of January) and have placed SLU as their top priority.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.
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DEADLINE: February. Learn more here. EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE
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UPPSALA UNIVERSITY GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees. Candidates must have completed the application to Uppsala University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.
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DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.
ANDERS WALL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION FOR STUDIES AT UPPSALA UNIVERSITY •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of the People’s Republic of China. Candidates must have completed the application to Uppsala University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.
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DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.
UPPSALA UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Uppsala University President’s Club aims to encourage a well-qualified international master’s student. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees. Candidates must have completed the application to Uppsala University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.
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DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.
LINKÖPING UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP LiU International Scholarships are aimed at supporting international master’s degree students with significant academic potential. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees. Candidates must have completed the application to Linköping University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 25%, 50%, 75% or up to 100% of their tuition fees.
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DEADLINE: April. Learn more here.
JÖNKÖPING UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS The university offers a limited number of scholarships to students who pay tuition fees and who fulfil the requirements of the scholarship and are assessed to be able to complete their studies adequately. •
ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 30% of their tuition fee during a maximum of 3 years of study.
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THE KING CARL GUSTAF SCHOLARSHIP •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of Afghanistan, DR Congo, Ethiopia, India, Iraq, Libya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Turkey and Yemen. Candidates must have completed the application to Uppsala University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.
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DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.
LINNAEUS UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Linnaeus University’s decision to award scholarships will primarily be based on the students’ academic merits. Usually this is based on the CGPA, but the ranking of the previous university and the students’ proficiency in English will also be considered. Linnaeus University also favors an even distribution of students when it comes to country of origin and gender. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees. Candidates must have completed the application to Linnaeus University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees.
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DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.
THE SIEVERT LARSSON SCHOLARSHIP The Sievert Larsson Scholarship Fund (within Friends of Chalmers) offers scholarships annually to Thai students who aim to study on a master’s program at Chalmers University of Technology. The scholarship is your chance to hone your skills with a world class master’s degree from Chalmers. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of Thailand who are 1st year master’s program applicants with a completed or soon to be completed (during spring semester 2018) Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen) with a minimum grade of 3.0 (CGPA) from a prestigious Thai University.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees (4 semesters/2 year program). Another version of the scholarship allows recipients to receive 230,000 SEK for the cost of living during their studies.
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DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.
SÖDERTÖRN UNIVERSITY TUITION FEE WAIVER •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students who are required to pay tuition fees according to the information at University Admissions who have submitted an application at universityadmissions.se for a master’s program at Södertörn University. There is no age limit for tuition fee waiver scholarship holders.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.
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DEADLINE: March. Learn more here.
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LINKÖPING UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP LiU International Scholarships are aimed at supporting international master’s degree students with significant academic potential. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees. Candidates must have completed the application to Linköping University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 25%, 50%, 75% or up to 100% of their tuition fees.
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DEADLINE: April. Learn more here.
AVANCEZ SCHOLARSHIPS Chalmers University of Technology will award a number of scholarships funded by the Chalmers Foundation and these are available to all citizens from non-EU/EEA countries who are liable to pay tuition fees for Swedish university education. The exact number of scholarships is yet to be decided by the Chalmers Foundation. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a 75% reduction of the tuition fees (4 semesters/2 year program).
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DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.
IPOET SCHOLARSHIPS Chalmers will be offering around 50 IPOET scholarships, funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education, to prospective fee-paying students. The scholarships are administered and awarded by Chalmers. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a 75% reduction of the tuition fees (4 semesters/2 year program).
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DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.
THE VOLVO CAR CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIPS •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to Chinese citizens who are 1st year master’s program applicants at Chalmers University of Technology.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees (4 semesters/2 year program). Recipients are also guaranteed participation in the VESC program (Volvo Engineering Student Concept) which includes: a summer job, master’s thesis project, mentorship and possible employment at VCC (employment is subject to VCC evaluation at graduation).
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DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.
THE KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET GLOBAL MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to master’s students. For full eligibility requirements, click here.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees.
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DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.
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ALFRED OTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND The purpose of the scholarship fund is to support Estonian citizens to study engineering, architecture, or postgraduate education at Chalmers University of Technology. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of Estonia who are 1st year master’s program applicants at Chalmers University of Technology.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 42,500 SEK per semester.
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DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.
ÖREBRO UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full or partial tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.
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DEADLINE: Learn more here.
HALMSTAD UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Each year Halmstad University offers a number of scholarships to qualified students. These scholarships may be granted to students within any field of study at Halmstad University. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 25% or 50% of their tuition fees and will be deducted directly from their tuition fee. The scholarship will not cover living costs and there are no grants for family members.
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DEADLINE: Learn more here.
THE KARLSTAD UNIVERSITY GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP The Karlstad University Global Scholarship program is aiming at top academic students. Priority will be given to students with high academic performance and who demonstrate a strong commitment and desire to study at Karlstad University. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 25%, 50%, 75% or up to 100% of their tuition fees.
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DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.
MALMÖ UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS Malmö University offers a scholarship for current fee-paying students who are performing with excellence at their studies. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to fee-paying students who are currently enrolled in a program at Malmö University.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a reimbursement of 50% or 100% of their tuition fees.
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MÄLARDALEN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees. Candidates must have completed the application to Mälardalen University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees.
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DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.
UMEÅ UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full or partial tuition fees.
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DEADLINE: March. Learn more here.
BTH SCHOLARSHIPS •
ELIGIBILITY: For full eligibility requirements, click here.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full or partial tuition fees.
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DEADLINE: Learn more here.
KRISTIANSTAD UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.
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DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.
UNIVERSITY OF GÄVLE STUDY SCHOLARSHIP •
ELIGIBILITY: For full eligibility requirements, click here.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a maximum amount of 75% of their tuition fees.
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DEADLINE: August. Learn more here.
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ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students admitted to any master’s programs at the University. The scholarship for international fee-paying students is offered as a reduction of their tuition fees.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full or partial tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.
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DEADLINE: April. Learn more here.
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UHR SCHOLARSHIPS The University of Skövde administrates scholarships funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) to students liable to pay tuition fees attending a master’s program at the University. •
ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students who are required to pay tuition fees.
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AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 50% of their tuition fees.
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DEADLINE: Learn more here.
KTH INDIA SCHOLARSHIP The KTH India Scholarship Foundation was established in 2012 through a donation made by an anonymous donor and awards two scholarships each year. •
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for the scholarship you must be a fee-paying student and have applied for a master’s program at KTH as your first priority. You must also be an Indian citizen who has completed your undergraduate program in India.
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AWARD: The scholarship covers the tuition fee.
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DEADLINE: January.
KTH SCHOLARSHIP Each year around 30 newly admitted students are awarded the scholarship. The scholarship program has a focus on academic excellence and sustainable development, encouraging students to contribute to a more sustainable society. •
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for the scholarship you must be a fee-paying student and have applied for a master’s program at KTH as your first priority. Students with conditional eligibility also qualify for the scholarship.
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AWARD: The KTH Scholarship covers the tuition fee at KTH for the first and the second year, provided that the study results during the first year are satisfactory. The scholarship does not include living costs.
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DEADLINE: January.
KTH JOINT PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP The KTH Joint Program Scholarship is available for students participating in a joint programme and covers the tuition fee for the study period spent at KTH. •
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for the scholarship you must be a fee-paying student and attend one or two semesters at KTH as part of one of the specified joint programs.
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AWARD: The scholarship covers the tuition fee for the study period spent at KTH and does not include living costs.
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DEADLINE: April.
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