Scholarships

Linnaeus University Scholarship

Information about the scholarship

The scholarship covers 75 percent of the tuition fee, please see details regarding the application below. It is currently not possible to apply for this scholarship. Next application round will open on 5th of February 2025 for students that will commence their studies at Linnaeus University during autumn 2025. 

There are a number of scholarships available, each providing up to a 75 percent tuition fee waiver for the full programme. The scholarships will initially be granted for one semester, but will automatically be extended for the duration of the study program (2 up to 4 semesters), provided that study results are satisfactory.

You are eligible to apply if you: 

• are from a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland
• have applied for a master programme at Linnaeus University via www.universityadmissions.se, before January 15 AND have sent/ uploaded all required documents before February 3.
• have chosen Linnaeus University as your first choice on your application on www.universityadmissions.se
• paid the application fee to www.universityadmissions.se before February 3.
• have filled out the application form before the deadline of the application. 

Based on which criteria will Linnaeus University select the students who will be awarded 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.

Who funds the scholarships?

Linnaeus University receives funding from a fund powered by the Swedish government. 

Timeline for Linnaeus University Scholarship

End of January/Beginning of February - All students who have applied for a Linnaeus University masterprogramme on www.universityadmissions.se as their first choice will get an email with information on how to apply for the scholarship along with a link to the application form. Make sure to check your junk mail/spam folder. The email is sent out on the 5th of February.

February 5, 2025 - Application opens.

February 12, 2025 - Application closes at 13.00 (1.00 PM CET, Central European Time)

Middle/End of April - Announcement of who will be receiving a scholarship from Linnaeus University

Application

All students who have applied for a Linnaeus University masterprogramme on www.universityadmissions.se as their first choice will get an email with information on how to apply for the scholarship along with a link to the application form. Make sure to check your junk mail/spam folder. The email will be sent out on 5th of February. 

The deadline for the application is February 12, 2025, 13.00 (1.00 PM CET). Remember that it is important to fully complete your application on www.universityadmissions.se and to submit the application form in order to qualify for our scholarship. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Please see the information below about what steps that need to be taken in order to apply for a Linnaeus University scholarship.

How to apply

1. Make your programme application at www.universityadmissions.se by January 15. You have to choose Linnaeus University as your first choice. 

2. Follow the instructions sent in the e-mail about how to apply for this Scholarship. 

Required documents

We need the following documents from you:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation letter

The motivation letter should contain a maximum of 600 words. Please answer the following questions in your motivation letter:

• Why do you want to study this programme at Linnaeus University?
• What other qualities do you have besides academic excellence?
• What are your career aspirations?

Scholarships for Current Students at Linnaeus University

Information about the scholarship 

This scholarship is for students already enrolled in a two- or three-year lasting programmes at Linnaeus University at bachelor or master level and covers 75 percent of the tuition fee. The scholarships will initially be granted for one semester, but will automatically be extended for the duration of the study program (2 up to 4 semesters), provided that study results are satisfactory.

You are eligible to apply if you: 

• Are from a country outside of the EU/EEA and Switzerland
• Already are enrolled in a two- or three-year lasting programme at Linnaeus University at Bachelor or Master level
• Are registered on full time studies during Spring 2025
• Have passed at least 30 credits within your programme.

Based on which criteria will Linnaeus University select the students who will be awarded scholarships?

Linnaeus University's decision to award scholarships will be based on study completion and grades of the previous year/years of your programme. With study completion, we mean the number of credits that you have passed in comparison to the possible number of credits that you could have taken. CV and motivation letter is not required.

How to apply

The application for Scholarships for Current Students is closed. Last day to apply was 19th of May, 2025 at 1.00 PM (13.00 CEST). 

You only need to apply via the application form and be eligible to be considered for a scholarship. There are no attached documents needed to apply. You may see which criteria Linnaeus University will base its decision to award scholarships on and who are eligible to apply above. 

We offer a student scholarship in collaboration with IKEA and Södra through our unique collaboration The Bridge.

The scholarship is only for students applying to the master’s programmes Innovation through Business, Engineering and Design or Forestry for Green Sustainable Development as their first choice in their application through www.universityadmissions.se. You can apply for the scholarship for any of the three disciplines of the master’s programme Innovation through Business, Engineering and Design.

More information about The IKEA and Södra Scholarship.

Pioneering Women in STEM

Information about the Scholarship

The SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM is an academic scholarship provided for full-time, one- or two-year master’s studies in designated programmes in Sweden. The scholarship is open to female citizens of the following countries: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam.

The scholarship is available for designated master’s programmes in STEM, focusing on one or more core areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Linnaeus University has the opportunity to nominate two students to receive the scholarship.

You can find a list of eligible master’s programmes for the SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM 2025/2026 here.

The SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM is a competitive, fully-funded scholarship that includes:

• Full tuition fee coverage. The fee is paid directly by SI to your Swedish university in the beginning of each semester.
• A monthly stipend of SEK 12,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the study period.
• A travel grant of SEK 15,000. This is a one-time payment and does not apply for students already living in Sweden.
• Membership in the SI Network for Future Global Professionals (NFGP) – a platform to help you grow professionally and build a network while in Sweden.
• After your scholarship period has ended, you become a member of the SI Alumni Network. As a member, you get a unique opportunity for continued networking and professional development.

Eligibility Criteria

• Admission to one of the STEM-nominated programmes: You must be admitted to one of Linnaeus University’s programmes listed here in the international admission round for the autumn semester of 2025.
• Previous degrees or residence in Sweden: If you have already been awarded an SI Scholarship or hold a university degree from Sweden, you are not eligible to apply.
• Country of citizenship: To be eligible, you must be a female citizen of one of the 10 eligible countries.

Based on which criteria will Linnaeus University select the students who will be awarded scholarships?

Linnaeus University's decision to award scholarships will primarily be based on the students' academic merits, including their CGPA. 

Who funds the scholarships?

The scholarship is funded by the Swedish Institute via International Aid. The overall goal of the programme is to strengthen capacity development within STEM in countries relevant to synergies between development cooperation, promotion, and trade.

Timeline for Pioneering Women in STEM

• Beginning of April 2025: Linnaeus University will choose two students who fulfill the criteria above and nominate them to the Swedish Institute.
• End of April 2025: Receive notification from the Swedish Institute regarding acceptance to the scholarship.

This scholarship is especially for Mexican students looking to study at Linnaeus University. Both exchange students and programme students are welcome to apply. 

More information about The Emérita Sixto Lugo Scholarship (ESL).

Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute coordinates a number of different scholarship programmes which can be used to study at Linnaeus University. You can find more information here.