Applications are invited from non-EU/EEA students for the Danish Government Scholarships programme for master’s studies at the University of Copenhagen.
The scholarships are competitive and offered to students with outstanding academic records. The University of Copenhagen offers a limited number of tuition waivers and grants through the Danish Government Scholarship Programme to deserving students.
About Danish Government Scholarship
The Danish Government Scholarship is granted either as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or as an amount that covers basic living costs. The University awards the scholarships solely on the basis of academic achievement; thus, financial need is not considered.
Aim and Benefits of Danish Government Masters Scholarship
All non-EU/EEA applicants to the University of Copenhagen’s MA/MSc degree programmes will automatically be considered for the Danish Government Scholarship, provided they are eligible. Thus, it is not necessary to apply.
UCPH will contact those who get nominated via the e-mail stated in their application for admission. The nominees have to either decline or accept the scholarship.
If you are offered a scholarship, but do not accept it within the deadline specified in the e-mail, the scholarship offer will be revoked, and the scholarship will be offered to another applicant. Thus, it is very important that you make sure to check your e-mail on a regular basis. The University recommends checking your spam folder or other e-mail filters, as e-mails might be directed from your inbox to the spam folder.
Requirements for Danish Government Masters Scholarship Qualification
To be considered for the Danish Government Masters Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of a country outside the EU, EEA (the European Economic Area) or Switzerland
- Must be admitted to a master’s degree programme at the University of Copenhagen
- Granted a time-limited residence permit for the purpose of studying a higher educational programme in Denmark.
You are not eligible for a Danish Government Scholarship if you:
- have a legal claim to the rights of Danish citizens
- are eligible for a grant in accordance with Danish law regarding the State Educational Grant and Loan Scheme (SU)
- have been granted a residence permit at the time of admission by the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9c, subsection 1, as the child of a foreign citizen who has been granted a residence permit in accordance with the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9m, and who is a citizen of a country that is not acceded to the EU or covered by the EEA agreement.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Danish Government Scholarship on studies.ku.dk to apply
Interested applicants for the scholarships are to note that applicants to the University of Copenhagen MA/MSc degree programmes will automatically be considered for the Danish Government Scholarship provided they are eligible.University of Copenhagen will contact those who get nominated via the e-mail stated in their application for admission.
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