Denmark Government Scholarships for Non-EU Students

Danish Government Scholarship

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 Denmark Government welcomes highly qualified and motivated worldwide students from arround the world to study in Denmark. A number of scholarships are therefore proposed every year by the Danish Ministry of Education to fund students from countries outside the European Union/ European Economic Area. The scholarships can be honored 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 proposeed 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 partial tuition fee waivers and/or awards towards covering your living costs.

However, as the scholarships are administered by the individual higher education institution, you should ask for further information at the institution of your choice.

Eligibility: In order to be qualified 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 permit 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 further information about the government scholarship, please consult the admission information of the higher education institution of your choice. The institution can also update you about entry requirements, course descriptions, closing date and student services.

Closing date varies depending on your choice University and study programme. Generally, 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 choice university and the administrator website (link found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

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