Lund University Global 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

Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who must pay tuition fees, applying in a regular round for a master's programme (a few bachelor's programmes in development studies, maths, physics and physical geography qualify). Lund must be your first choice on universityadmissions.se. Selection is on merit only.

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About this opportunity

The Lund University Global Scholarship is a competitive merit-based tuition scholarship. The university states that the 2026 application round has closed; monitor the official page for the next round.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who must pay tuition fees, applying in a regular round for a master's programme (a few bachelor's programmes in development studies, maths, physics and physical geography qualify). Lund must be your first choice on universityadmissions.se. Selection is on merit only.
2. Note the deadline. Jan – Feb (annual; applications open in early February and the 2026 deadline was 16 Feb 2026 - the 2027 dates will be posted on the Lund site) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. University admission application and scholarship motivation statement; additional documents as specified.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Selection based on academic merit and the university's assessment criteria

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Tips from our advisors

1. Do not mark the 2026 round Open. Check the next intake and eligible degree programmes.
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 Lund University Global Scholarship?

Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who must pay tuition fees, applying in a regular round for a master's programme (a few bachelor's programmes in development studies, maths, physics and physical geography qualify). Lund must be your first choice on universityadmissions.se. Selection is on merit only.

What does Lund University Global Scholarship cover?

A grant that covers part or all of tuition fees (the share depends on the programme budget); it does not cover living costs

When is the deadline for Lund University Global Scholarship?

Jan – Feb (annual; applications open in early February and the 2026 deadline was 16 Feb 2026 - the 2027 dates will be posted on the Lund site) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Lund University Global Scholarship?

Host countries: Sweden.

What documents do I need for Lund University Global Scholarship?

University admission application and scholarship motivation statement; additional documents as specified.

How are applicants selected for Lund University Global Scholarship?

Selection based on academic merit and the university's assessment criteria

How much work is the Lund University Global Scholarship application?

High: university application and scholarship motivation statement