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UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN FINLAND TUITION FEES SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

LOCATION: Finland

This is a tuition fee waiver scholarship for international Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes. Tuition fees apply only to students coming from outside the EU/EEA area or Switzerland. Bachelor’s programmes usually take three years to complete, Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes take five years, and Master’s programmes typically take two years. 

ELIGIBILITY:

UEF Scholarship: The UEF Scholarship is awarded to the highest-ranked tuition fee-liable student based on admission results. One additional student may be placed on a waiting list.  The scholarship is tied to the tuition fee obligation.

Application Process: Apply through the application form when applying to UEF.

Availability: One UEF Scholarship is available per programme for all international Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes, except for Erasmus Mundus and Joint Degree programmes

UEF Tuition Waiver: In most cases, the tuition waiver is awarded to a limited number of accepted students based on their application scores. There is no waiting list. The scholarship is tied to the tuition fee obligation.

Application Process: Apply through the application form when applying to UEF.

Availability: Available for all international Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes, except for Erasmus Mundus programmes. 

30% Tuition Waiver: Available to all accepted students who are liable to pay tuition fees in the following programmes: 

Environmental Policy and Law

Research Chemists

Joint Nordic Master Programme in Environmental Law

Urban Sustainability Studies (YUFE Bachelor)

Data Engineering

50% Tuition Waiver: Offered in all other programmes, but only a limited number of students will receive this waiver. For UEF Business School programmes, the 50% waiver is granted to only a very limited number of the accepted students.

BENEFIT:

UEF Scholarship:

Coverage: 100% tuition waiver for the entire duration of the studies (3 years for Bachelor’s, 2 years for Master’s).

Number of Scholarships: One per programme.

UEF Tuition Waiver: Up to 50% of the tuition fee (in some programs 30%), applied for through the application form when applying to UEF.

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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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