Denmark Government Scholarships for Non-EU Students

Danish Government Scholarships
Masters Degree

Deadline: varies, Mar-Apr/Sep-Oct
Study in:  Denmark
Course starts: Sept 2016/Feb 2017

 Last updated: 28 Oct 2014

Brief description: The Government of Denmark propose highly experienced and motivated worldwide students from around the world to study in Denmark. A number of scholarships are therefore presented every year by the Danish Ministry of  Education to fund students from countries outside the European Union/ European Economic Area. The scholarships can be awarded for a full degree higher education programme.

Host Institution(s): Participating Higher Education Institutions in Denmark.

Fields of study: Suitable full-time Higher Education Programmes presented at participating HEIs in Denmark.

Number of Scholarships: Limited.

Target group: Non EU/EEA Worldwide Students.

Scholarship value/inclusions: The government scholarship consists of 2 parts and can be given as full or limited tuition fee waivers and/or grants towards covering your livelihood expenses.

Though, as the scholarships are administered by the personality higher education organization, you should ask for additional information at the organization of your preference.

Eligibility: In order to be suitable to submit an application for a scholarship you have to be:

•  A citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.
•  Enrolled in a full degree higher education programme.
• Granted a time-limited residence authorize in Denmark due to education.

Application-instructions:The scholarships are administered by the Danish institutions of higher education, every of which decides which students will accept a scholarship. For extra information about the government scholarship, please check with the admission details of the higher education organization of your selection. 

The organization can also notify you about 

entry requirements, course descriptions, closing date  and student services.

Closing date varies depending on your selection University and study programme. Normally, the closing date falls around March-April for entry in September of the similar year or around September-October for entry in February of the following year.

It is essential to browse the website of your preference university and the authorized website (link found below) for complete information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website:  http://studyindenmark.dk/study-options/tuition-fees-scholarships/tuition-fees-and-scholarships