Finland Government scholarship
Finland is ranked 1 in the list of happiest countries in the world. Every year the government of Finland accepts applications one time for bachelor's and master’s fully funded scholarships. Students can apply for English courses or Finnish-taught courses. There is no application fee. Students can directly apply for this scholarship from their home country or they can also apply after coming to Finland as a self-funded students. This scholarship is comparatively less competitive than other scholarships as it is only for students from outside the European region. Ph.D. students can also apply for this scholarship. The scholarship does not cover bachelor's studies. Finland also has good housing facilities for students. The housing is super cheap compared to other parts of Europe and ranges from 180-350 Euros. Therefore, it is possible for students to save some money from the monthly allowance. Also, there is a good amount of part-time work available for students in Finland. The below video is taken from the StudyFinland website where some international students are sharing their experiences about the education, job, and PR situation of Finland.
Basic information
1. Offered by the Government of Finland.
2. Fully funded. All expenses are covered.
3. Offered for Bachelor's and Master's study.
4. All nationalities can apply.
5. Study country- Finland/Finnish universities.
6. Offers over 400 study programs in 13 Universities and 22 Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland.
Study fields/subjects
1. Engineering, manufacturing, and technology
2. Arts related subjects
3. Health and welfare
4. Humanities
5. Information and communication technology
6. Journalism and social science
7. Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Veterinary
For a full list of subjects and universities Click here
Scholarship benefits
1. Central admission system. Students have to apply from the studyinfo.fi website. The whole procedure is online.
2. Percentage of scholarship depends on students’ profile (CGPA/ Motivation letter/ IELTS). Extraordinary students get full scholarship (Tuition waiver+ monthly stipend+ health insurance).
3. All cost of living and studying will be covered.
Require documents
1. Varies from university to university. Check the requirements from university website. Click here to check the list of universities and their website to find out the requirements.
Application deadline
From 5th January to 19th January every
year. Link to Official website of scholarship
You can also apply for this scholarship when you are an enrolled student at a Finnish university. many students from developing countries get this scholarship in the second year of their graduate or undergraduate study. It is comparatively way easier if you apply from Finland when you are already a student. The Scholarship amount varies on some conditions. However, according to an awardee, it covers the whole tuition fee and a monthly stipend of 700 euros.