Uppsala University Scholarships for Prospective students in Sweden 2022
There are a number of scholarships available each year for fee-paying international students who are applying to an international Bachelor’s or Master’s programme at Uppsala University.
Some scholarships are specifically designated for students who are applying to one of Uppsala University’s Master’s programmes, while others are open to both Master’s and Bachelor’s applicants. Some scholarships are open for all citizens of a country outside of the European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, while others are only open to citizens of certain countries.
The scholarships available for application may vary from year to year. The list of citizenships that are eligible for the King Carl Gustaf Scholarship also varies from year to year. Before you submit your application(s), be sure to read the information about each scholarship thoroughly and that you understand the conditions. You may apply to more than one scholarship, as long as you fulfil the eligibility criteria. However, it is only possible to receive one scholarship from Uppsala University.
The scholarships are only for on-campus programmes based in Uppsala or on Gotland, and for programmes mainly taught at Uppsala University. You can only be awarded a scholarship for programmes that you apply via universityadmissions.se. However, you cannot be awarded a scholarship for the Master’s programmes in Implementation, Transformative Learning and Sustainability, Religion in Peace and Conflict, Turkic Studies, Biology Genetic and Molecular Plant Science, Biology NABiS Nordic Master in Biodiversity and Systematics, or the Joint Nordic Master’s Programme in Environmental Law.
APPLICATION PERIOD
The application period for scholarships provided by Uppsala University for prospective students is from 18 January to 1 February 2022.
The deadline is 23:59 CET (Central European Time) 1 February 2022. Please consider the time zone. Applications received after the deadline will not be processed.
HOW TO APPLY
In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must first submit an application for a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme at Uppsala University on www.universityadmissions.se between 18 October 2021 and 17 January 2022. The programme at Uppsala University must be ranked as your first priority of choice. The scholarship application period starts after this step.
To apply for our scholarships, you need to submit an online application form during the scholarship application period. Access to the application form will be available on this page during the scholarship application period 18 January – 1 February 2022.
We will also review the supporting documents that you submit for your programme application at www.universityadmissions.se. Therefore, you do not need to submit any extra documents in your scholarship application form.
Read the detailed information about the scholarship application process.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023
Scholarships open to citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland:
Scholarships open to citizens of Ghana, South Africa, Tunisia or Uganda:
Scholarships open to citizens of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Honduras, Mali, The Philippines, Somalia, South Korea and Yemen:
UPPSALA UNIVERSITY GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarships will cover the full cost of tuition fees for studies at Uppsala University. It is for Master’s programmes that start on 29 August 2022 and are offered during the current admission round. The scholarships do not cover living expenses.
Level of study:
Master’s programmes
Eligibility criteria:
- You must be a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
- You must demonstrate academic talent and show interest in being in an educational environment.
- You can only be awarded an Uppsala University Global Scholarship for a Master’s programme at Uppsala University chosen as first priority (the programme which you have ranked the highest of the four programmes you can choose at University Admissions).
- You must have applied for the Master’s programme before the University Admissions deadline.
- You must meet the entry requirements for the Master’s programme you applied for. The application fee and your complete supporting documents must be received by University Admissions before the deadline.
ANDERS WALL’S SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDIES AT UPPSALA UNIVERSITY
The scholarships will cover the full cost of tuition fees for studies at Uppsala University. It is for degree programmes that start on 29 August 2022 and are offered during the current admission round. The scholarships do not cover living expenses.
Level of study:
Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes
Eligibility criteria:
- You must be a citizen of Ghana, South Africa, Tunisia or Uganda.
- You must demonstrate academic talent and show interest in being in an educational environment.
- You can only be awarded an Anders Wall Scholarship for a degree programme at Uppsala University chosen as first priority (the programme which you have ranked the highest of the programmes you can choose at University Admissions).
- You must have applied for the Bachelor’s or Master’s programme before the University Admissions deadline.
- You must meet the entry requirements for the programme you applied to. The application fee and your complete supporting documents must be received by University Admissions before the deadline.
UPPSALA UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Uppsala University President’s Club Scholarship aims to encourage a highly qualified international Master’s student. The scholarship will cover the full cost of tuition fees for programmes offered during the current admission round and commencing 29 August 2022. The scholarship does not cover living expenses.
Level of study:
Master’s programmes
Eligibility criteria:
- You must be a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
- You must demonstrate academic talent and show interest in being in an educational environment.
- You can only be awarded the Uppsala University President’s Club Scholarship for a Master’s programme at Uppsala University chosen as first priority (the programme which you have ranked the highest of the four programmes you can choose at University Admissions).
- You must have applied for the Master’s programme before the University Admissions deadline.
- You must meet the entry requirements for the programme you applied to. The application fee and your complete supporting documents must be received by University Admissions before the deadline.
THE KING CARL GUSTAF SCHOLARSHIP
The King Carl Gustaf Scholarship is aimed at students who live in unsafe and dangerous conditions in areas affected by conflict or natural disasters. The scholarships will cover the full cost of tuition fees for studies at Uppsala University. It is for Master’s programmes that start on 29 August 2022 and are offered during the current admission round. The scholarships do not cover living expenses.
Level of study:
Master’s programmes
Eligibility criteria:
- You must be a citizen of one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Honduras, Mali, The Philippines, Somalia, South Korea or Yemen.
- You must show why you are particularly vulnerable and therefore in need of the educational environment at Uppsala University, as well as that you have the academic talent required.
- You can only be awarded a King Carl Gustaf scholarship for a Master’s programme at Uppsala University chosen as first priority (the programme which you have ranked the highest of the four programmes you can choose at University Admissions).
- You must have applied for the Master’s programme before the University Admissions deadline.
- You must meet the entry requirements for the programme you applied to. The application fee and your complete supporting documents must be received by University Admissions before the deadline.
CONTACT
Do you have any questions regarding your scholarship application? Contact us via email tuitiongrants@uadm.uu.se.