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UNIVERSITY OF OULU  NOKIA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Application form open: January 7th-21st, 2026, 15:00/3pm GMT+2.

LOCATION: Sweden

Applicants of specific programmes can apply for a limited number of Nokia Scholarships. The scholarships are intended to fast progressing in master’s studies in System-on-Chip and Radio Frequency-related courses in the curricula.

ELIGIBILITY:

The scholarship is offered to a limited number of talented, accepted applicants in the following Master’s programmes:

Computer Science and Engineering (Computer Science and Engineering)

Electronics

Wireless Communications and Engineering

Sustainable and Autonomous Systems

Please note that all applicants, including those required to pay tuition fees, can apply for this scholarship.

Applicant must apply for the scholarship on the same online application applicant uses to apply for the programme(s) in the Studyinfo portal; suitable programmes listed above.

Application form open: January 7th-21st, 2026, 15:00/3pm GMT+2.

The application forms are evaluated based on the scholarship criteria. If needed, the applicants are invited to an interview. The scholarship decisions are made by Nokia.

The scholarships are awarded to the best applicants based on academic evaluation, especially in System-on-Chip and Radio Frequency related studies, and interest in SoC or RF-related MSc studies and career paths.

All the applicants will be informed about the scholarship decision by June 18, 2026, at the latest.

Nokia Scholarship recipients are required to confirm the acceptance of the scholarship by July 9, 2026, at the latest.

The scholarship is conditional. To receive the Nokia Scholarship, the applicant who has been awarded the scholarship must also have

Accepted their student place in the Studyinfo portal by July 9, 2026, 15:00/3pm (GMT+3)

Paid the tuition fee (if they are liable to pay tuition fees) by July 9, 2026 (GMT+3)

Registered as present for the Academic Year 2026-2027 by the registration deadline (to be confirmed by the University)

Started their studies according to the instructions by the University.

The Nokia Scholarship is paid during the Autumn semester of 2026 to the recipient’s Finnish bank account. To receive the scholarship payment, the recipient needs to fulfill the scholarship conditions, arrive in Oulu, and open a Finnish bank account.

If the person who has been awarded the Nokia Scholarship fails to fulfill the scholarship conditions stated above, the scholarship can be revoked and awarded to the next best applicant on the waiting list.

The Nokia Scholarship cannot be transferred to another year.

BENEFIT:

The amount of the scholarship is 3000 euros. It is paid in one installment.

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STUDYPORTALS SCHOLARSHIP: €10,000 FOR YOUR MASTER’S ABROAD

Application Deadline: 31 May 2026

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Studyportals Scholarship gives you a chance to get €10,000 to help fund your Master’s abroad. It’s open to students from anywhere in the world who are applying to a Master’s at one of our trusted partner universities.

ELIGIBILITY:

Anyone planning to study for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree abroad at one of our partner universities can apply for the €10,000 Studyportals Scholarship. The scholarship is open to students from all countries, anywhere in the world.

Motivation letter: A strong motivation letter clearly shows why you want to study abroad, why you have picked your programme, and how the scholarship will help you reach your goals. Keep your writing honest, focused, and enthusiastic—this is your chance to show who you are and why you’re a great fit (check out our guide with tips and examples to write a successful scholarship motivation letter to help you get started).

Here are the top 5 criteria they consider when they evaluate your letter for the Studyportals Scholarship: Ambition, Personality, Originality, Clarity, and Length (keep it between 400–600 words)

The rest is up to you. Make it personal. Show them what makes you unique and how your studies abroad will help you make a positive impact in the world.

To be eligible for the Studyportals Scholarship, you must be accepted to a partner universities listed on our platforms. If you’re applying elsewhere, you cannot apply for the Studyportals Scholarship, but you can explore other financial aid opportunities using our Scholarship Search Tool.

Employees of Studyportals, along with their relatives (up to the second degree of kinship), are excluded from participating in the Studyportals Scholarships.

There is no entry fee to participate in the Studyportals Scholarships.

Apply Now in Four Easy Steps:

Share your review: Review your current or past University to help future students

Stay Updated: Opt in to receive emails to stay informed about the scholarship

Confirm Acceptance: Confirm the institution where you have applied and your email address

Submit Application: Send in your letter of acceptance and motivation letter

Note: The final step will remain active after submission. Make sure to complete it by sending your letter of acceptance and motivation letter.

For the lists of partner universities, check the programme website

BENEFIT:

The Studyportals Scholarships has a total of 2 grants of 10,000 EUR each.

Each individual Studyportals Scholarship grant will be applied toward the cost of tuition fees in the first instance. Tuition fees will be paid to the Higher Education Institution that the successful candidate will attend.

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