Scholarship Overview

  • Country: Sweden
  • Scholarship Type: Merit-based
  • Institutions: Linnaeus University
  • Funded by: Swedish Government
  • Tuition Type: 75% Tuition Fee Reduction
  • Degree Program: Masters
  • Scholarship Amount: N/S
  • Separate Application Required?: Yes
  • Deadline: 12 February, 2025

Scholarship Benefits

A variety of scholarships are on offer, each one offering as much as a 75 percent reduction in tuition fees for the entire program. These scholarships are initially awarded for a single semester and may continue throughout the study period, which can last from 2 to 4 semesters, as long as academic performance remains acceptable.

Annually, Linnaeus University extends scholarships to exceptional students hailing from nations beyond the EU/EEA and Switzerland.

Find full list of scholarships in Sweden for international students here.

Eligibility

To qualify for application, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Originate from a nation not encompassed by the EU/EEA or Switzerland.
  • Have completed your master’s program application for Linnaeus University through www.universityadmissions.se prior to the 15th of January, and ensured all necessary documents are submitted or uploaded by the 1st of February.
  • Select Linnaeus University as the primary option in your application at www.universityadmissions.se 
  • Remit the application fee to www.universityadmissions.se by the 1st of February.
  • Complete and submit the application form by the specified application deadline.

How to apply

Every student who has selected a master’s program at Linnaeus University via www.universityadmissions.se as their primary option will receive an electronic mail containing details about the scholarship application process and a direct link to the application form. Please verify your spam or junk mail folder. This email is scheduled for distribution on February 5th.

Steps to apply

Step 1:

  • Submit your program application via www.universityadmissions.se by the 15th of January, ensuring that Linnaeus University is selected as your top preference.

Step 2:

  • Complete the scholarship application form and attach all necessary documents as specified below prior to the specified deadline mentioned above.

Additional Information

Necessary paperwork:

You need to provide a Resume and a Letter of Intent.

Your letter of intent must not exceed 600 words. Find the questions you will address in the letter of intent here.

Official Websites

https://lnu.se/en/education/study-at-linnaeus-university/scholarships/

[email protected]