Eligible countries: All countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland
Fields of study: All Master's Degree Programmes, Selected Bachelor's Programmes (Development Studies, Mathematics, Physics and Physical Geography)
The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a highly selective, merit-based award designed to recognize academic excellence among international students. It is specifically aimed at top academic candidates from countries outside the European Union/European Economic Area (and Switzerland) who are required to pay tuition fees.
The scholarship offers grants that may cover part or up to the full tuition fee for Master's programmes or selected Bachelor's programmes. However, it is important to note that this scholarship is strictly toward tuition fees only; living costs and other expenses are not covered, and applicants must demonstrate their ability to fund their living expenses as required by the Swedish Migration Agency.
Benefits
Partial or up to 100% full coverage of the tuition fees for the approved degree programme
The percentage of the tuition waiver is dependent on the specific faculty budget and programme fit, not the student's academic standing alone
Eligibility
Must be a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland)
Must be required to pay tuition fees for studies in Sweden
Must apply for a Master's degree programme or an eligible Bachelor's programme in a regular application round
Must select a Lund University programme as the absolute first choice on universityadmissions.se
Must meet all standard academic and language admission requirements for the chosen programme
Must be able to independently secure funding to cover living costs in Sweden
Requirements
Consistent high academic performance and a strong fit for Lund University's programmes
Completion of the national admissions application and payment of the national application fee before applying for the scholarship
Submission of a specific Scholarship Motivation Letter separate from any programme-specific statement of purpose
Required Documents
Complete application for a degree programme on universityadmissions.se
Proof of payment of the national application fee
Official academic transcripts and degree certificates
Scholarship Motivation Letter (maximum 600 words, saved as a PDF)
Copy of valid passport or national ID
Programs of Study
Master's Degree Programmes
Selected Bachelor's Degree Programmes
Application Process
First, submit a complete application for your desired degree programme via www.universityadmissions.se during the national application period
Ensure that you rank the Lund University programme as your first choice
Pay the required national application fee or provide proof of fee exemption
Once the scholarship portal opens in early February, log in and complete the scholarship application form
Upload your Scholarship Motivation Letter (max 600 words) explaining why you are a strong candidate
Submit the scholarship application before the strict mid-February deadline
How to Apply
Do not apply for this scholarship if you have not already submitted a complete degree application to universityadmissions.se and selected Lund University as your first choice
Ensure your Scholarship Motivation Letter focuses on your academic achievements, reasons for choosing Lund University, and why you are an ideal fit for the specific programme
Have your financial plans for living expenses prepared in advance, as this is required for the Swedish residence permit process
Selection Process
Selection is entirely merit-based and focuses heavily on academic excellence and programme fit
The evaluation aligns closely with the academic assessment conducted by the specific faculty or department
Priority is given to students who demonstrate strong academic performance, a clear commitment to Lund University, and who ranked the programme as their first choice
Financial need is not considered during the evaluation process