Aalto University Excellence Scholarship

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Fee-paying applicants, generally non-EU/EEA citizens, applying to an Aalto master's programme. You cannot apply before or after the application period; decisions arrive with admission decisions on 30 March 2027.

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About this opportunity

Aalto University Excellence Scholarships are competitive merit-based tuition waivers. They cover tuition fees but not living expenses, and some programmes may award no scholarships.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Fee-paying applicants, generally non-EU/EEA citizens, applying to an Aalto master's programme. You cannot apply before or after the application period; decisions arrive with admission decisions on 30 March 2027.
2. Note the deadline. Dec – Jan (annual; the autumn 2027 master's application runs from 7 Dec 2026 to 5 Jan 2027 and documents are due by 12 Jan 2027 - answer yes to the scholarship question on the application form) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. University admission application with scholarship selection indicated; supporting academic documents.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Competitive academic assessment by the relevant degree programme and school

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Tips from our advisors

1. Verify the next admission period and whether the intended programme participates before publishing as Open.
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
5. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
6. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
7. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Aalto University Excellence Scholarship?

Fee-paying applicants, generally non-EU/EEA citizens, applying to an Aalto master's programme. You cannot apply before or after the application period; decisions arrive with admission decisions on 30 March 2027.

What does Aalto University Excellence Scholarship cover?

A tuition fee waiver in very limited numbers (some programmes may award none); living costs are not covered and students need at least EUR 800 a month of their own funds

When is the deadline for Aalto University Excellence Scholarship?

Dec – Jan (annual; the autumn 2027 master's application runs from 7 Dec 2026 to 5 Jan 2027 and documents are due by 12 Jan 2027 - answer yes to the scholarship question on the application form) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Aalto University Excellence Scholarship?

Host countries: Finland.

What documents do I need for Aalto University Excellence Scholarship?

University admission application with scholarship selection indicated; supporting academic documents.

How are applicants selected for Aalto University Excellence Scholarship?

Competitive academic assessment by the relevant degree programme and school

How much work is the Aalto University Excellence Scholarship application?

High: degree application and scholarship selection