Lithuanian State Scholarships for Full-Time Master Studies

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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

Citizens of the listed partner countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, plus people of Lithuanian origin from non-EU/EFTA countries) with a bachelor's degree (or in the final year), an acceptance letter for a full-time Lithuanian master's, no earlier master's degree and no previous award. About 70 grants a year.

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About this opportunity

A state scholarship that funds a full-time Master in Lithuania. Selection is 50% motivation and 50% grades, with bonus points for engineering, informatics and life-science fields.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Citizens of the listed partner countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, plus people of Lithuanian origin from non-EU/EFTA countries) with a bachelor's degree (or in the final year), an acceptance letter for a full-time Lithuanian master's, no earlier master's degree and no previous award. About 70 grants a year.
2. Note the deadline. Mar – Apr (annual; the 2026 call closed on 20 Apr 2026 at 16:00 Vilnius time, results by 15 Jun - the next call is expected to open in spring 2027) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Admission or pre-admission letter; Diploma and transcript; Recommendation letter (dated within 6 months); Motivation letter; Proof of Lithuanian origin (if applicable).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Motivation 50% and academic grades 50%; bonus points for Lithuanian-language programmes, Lithuanian bachelor graduates and informatics, life sciences and engineering; no more than 10 grants per country (20 reserved for Ukrainians)

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
3. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
4. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
5. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.
6. Have your SOP and CV reviewed by someone who has seen successful applications before you submit.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Lithuanian State Scholarships for Full-Time Master Studies?

Citizens of the listed partner countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, plus people of Lithuanian origin from non-EU/EFTA countries) with a bachelor's degree (or in the final year), an acceptance letter for a full-time Lithuanian master's, no earlier master's degree and no previous award. About 70 grants a year.

What does Lithuanian State Scholarships for Full-Time Master Studies cover?

Monthly scholarship of EUR 592 (8 basic social amounts in 2026) plus the study cost up to the national standard rate set by the Ministry; if your university fee is higher you pay the difference

When is the deadline for Lithuanian State Scholarships for Full-Time Master Studies?

Mar – Apr (annual; the 2026 call closed on 20 Apr 2026 at 16:00 Vilnius time, results by 15 Jun - the next call is expected to open in spring 2027) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Lithuanian State Scholarships for Full-Time Master Studies?

Host countries: Lithuania.

What documents do I need for Lithuanian State Scholarships for Full-Time Master Studies?

Admission or pre-admission letter; Diploma and transcript; Recommendation letter (dated within 6 months); Motivation letter; Proof of Lithuanian origin (if applicable).

How are applicants selected for Lithuanian State Scholarships for Full-Time Master Studies?

Motivation 50% and academic grades 50%; bonus points for Lithuanian-language programmes, Lithuanian bachelor graduates and informatics, life sciences and engineering; no more than 10 grants per country (20 reserved for Ukrainians)

How much work is the Lithuanian State Scholarships for Full-Time Master Studies application?

Medium: online application + university admission