Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI) · 🇫🇮 Finland · Europe
FundingPartial
LevelMasters/PhD
DeadlineDeadlines vary by university; typically February-April for autumn intake. Universities nominate candidates to EDUFI.
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
Monthly stipend of €1,500-€2,000 for Master's/PhD study at a Finnish university; tuition fees must be covered separately. Master's 2 years; PhD 3-4 years
ProviderFinnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI)
CountryFinland (Europe)
Host university / institutionParticipating Finnish universities (University of Helsinki, Aalto University, University of Turku, University of Oulu, Tampere University, University of Eastern Finland)
Degree levelsMasters/PhD
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typePartial
Application feeFree
DeadlineDeadlines vary by university; typically February-April for autumn intake. Universities nominate candidates to EDUFI.
IntakeAugust / September
Applications openVaries
CompetitionHigh
Programme durationMaster's 2 years; PhD 3-4 years
MastersPhDAll fields
Finnish Government Scholarship Pool eligibility criteria
Non-Finnish citizen from an eligible country
Admitted to a Master's or PhD programme at a Finnish university
Excellent academic record
Meet the university's language requirements
Not already holding a residence permit in Finland
Applications submitted by the host university (not directly by students)
Benefits and coverage
Monthly stipend of €1,500-€2,000
Health insurance (for the grant period)
Access to Finnish research infrastructure
Possible accommodation support from host university
Visa support and orientation
Required documents
University admission letter
Research plan (for PhD applicants)
Academic transcripts and degree certificates
CV/Resume
Two recommendation letters
Motivation letter
Copy of passport
How to apply for the Finnish Government Scholarship Pool
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
Deadlines vary by university; typically February-April for autumn intake. Universities nominate candidates to EDUFI. Submit a complete application before the official deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageMonthly stipend of €1,500-€2,000 for Master's/PhD study at a Finnish university; tuition…
LevelsMasters/PhD
Frequently asked questions
Non-Finnish citizen from an eligible country Admitted to a Master's or PhD programme at a Finnish university Excellent academic record Meet the university's language requirements Not already holding a residence permit in Finland Applications submitted by the host university (not directly by students)
Monthly stipend of €1,500-€2,000 Health insurance (for the grant period) Access to Finnish research infrastructure Possible accommodation support from host university Visa support and orientation
University admission letter Research plan (for PhD applicants) Academic transcripts and degree certificates CV/Resume Two recommendation letters Motivation letter Copy of passport
Deadlines vary by university; typically February-April for autumn intake. Universities nominate candidates to EDUFI.
No — applications for the Finnish Government Scholarship Pool are free.