Icelandic Government Scholarships for Icelandic as a Second Language

Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies; Government of Iceland

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Details checked on 18 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Students from eligible countries who meet the language-study and prior-study requirements

Watch: how to apply

About this opportunity

The Icelandic Government offers scholarships for eligible students studying Icelandic as a second language at the University of Iceland. Eligibility is restricted to specified nationalities and prior language-study requirements.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Students from eligible countries who meet the language-study and prior-study requirements
2. Note the deadline. Annual deadline usually 1 December; confirm next call Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Check current call for required application form, CV, academic records and language-study evidence.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Selection under the official scholarship criteria

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Tips from our advisors

1. Confirm eligible nationalities, stipend amount and application dates in the current call 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. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
5. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
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 Icelandic Government Scholarships for Icelandic as a Second Language?

Students from eligible countries who meet the language-study and prior-study requirements

What does Icelandic Government Scholarships for Icelandic as a Second Language cover?

University registration fee and monthly living allowance; verify current amount

When is the deadline for Icelandic Government Scholarships for Icelandic as a Second Language?

Annual deadline usually 1 December; confirm next call Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Icelandic Government Scholarships for Icelandic as a Second Language?

Host countries: Iceland.

What documents do I need for Icelandic Government Scholarships for Icelandic as a Second Language?

Check current call for required application form, CV, academic records and language-study evidence.

How are applicants selected for Icelandic Government Scholarships for Icelandic as a Second Language?

Selection under the official scholarship criteria

How much work is the Icelandic Government Scholarships for Icelandic as a Second Language application?

Medium: application and academic documentation