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Lund University Global Scholarships

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  • The Lund University Global Scholarship program seeks to recognize high-achieving students from across the globe by awarding academic excellence grants.

Scholarship Overview

  • The Lund University Global Scholarship is a selective, merit-based scholarship that recognizes top academic students from outside the EU/EEA.
  • Scholarship recipients must have a proven record of achieving high grades in their previous studies, and be a good fit for the programs at the University.

Host School(s)

  • Lund University, Sweden

Field(s) of Study

  • Undergraduate programs offered at Lund University

What does the scholarship cover?

  • This scholarship covers tuition fees only, in the proportions of 25%, 50%, 75%, or up to 100% of the tuition fee.
  • The scholarship percentage awarded depends on the budget available to the program/faculty.
  • This scholarship does not cover living costs.

How many scholarships are given?

  • Not stated

Which countries are targeted?

  • Top academic students from outside the EU/EEA

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be a citizen of a country from outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland) and are required to pay a tuition fee
  • Have made a complete application for Bachelor’s level studies at Lund University in a regular application round for a minimum of one semester of study (30 ECTS). 
  • Have ranked a programme at Lund University as the first choice in their application on the national university admissions portal.
  • Have met the admission requirements to Lund University
  • Have been able to secure funding to cover your living costs.

How do I Apply – Next Steps

  • First apply for the programme you wish to study at Lund University using the online national application website, during the application period.
  • After you complete your application, you can then apply for the scholarship.
  • You will then need to upload your scholarship ‘motivation letter’ (maximum 600 words) to the scholarship application portal. This motivation letter should explain your reasons for applying for the scholarship, and reasons why your academic performance makes you an ideal recipient for a Lund University Global Scholarship.

Closing Date

  • Applications will open in May 2020.

How do I get more information?

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