What is the Danish Government Scholarship?

The Danish Government Scholarship is a funding scheme for highly qualified international students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, aimed at those who wish to pursue full-degree programmes, typically Master's, at participating Danish universities.

What does the Danish Government Scholarship cover?

The scholarship covers a full tuition-fee waiver, meaning recipients pay no tuition fees. Additionally, it provides a monthly living allowance of DKK 6,090 (before tax) and may offer travel or health insurance support depending on the university.

Who is eligible to apply for the Danish Government Scholarship?

Applicants must be citizens of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, have been admitted (or conditionally accepted) to a full-degree programme at a participating university, and meet the entry requirements for their chosen programme.

Are separate applications needed for the Danish Government Scholarship?

Typically, no separate scholarship application is required; the admissions application often serves as consideration for the scholarship. However, some institutions may require a separate application, so it is important to check the specific university's guidelines.

What are the application deadlines for the Danish Government Scholarship?

Deadlines vary by institution. For instance, the University of Southern Denmark has a deadline of 15 October 2025 for the February intake, while Aarhus University requires applications by 15 September 2025 for the general academic year. It is advised to check individual university deadlines for accuracy.

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The Danish Government Scholarship is a funding scheme coordinated by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science (Denmark) and administered individually by participating Danish universities. It is aimed at highly qualified international students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who wish to pursue full-degree programmes (typically Master’s programmes) at Danish higher education institutions.

What It Covers

Many awards include a full tuition-fee waiver, meaning the recipient pays no tuition.
In addition to the waiver, a monthly living allowance of DKK 6,090 (before tax) has been cited in recent calls for 2026.
Some programmes may include travel or health insurance support, depending on the university and scholarship terms.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Danish Government Scholarship, applicants must:

Be citizens of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
Be admitted (or conditionally accepted) to a full-degree programme (commonly Master’s) at a participating Danish university.
Meet the entry requirements (academic, language) for the chosen programme.
Typically, no separate scholarship application is required at many institutions — an admissions application often serves as both an admissions application and a scholarship consideration.

Deadline

Varies by institution and intake. For example:

At the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) for the 2026 intake: 15 Oct 2025 for the February intake.
At Aarhus University: 15 Sept 2025 for the general academic year.
At the University of Copenhagen: Admission & scholarship deadline 15 Jan 2025 (for 2026 intake).

Because schedules differ across universities, applicants should check the specific university’s deadline for their chosen programme.

How to Apply

Apply for admission to a full-degree programme at a participating Danish university.
Ensure your application is submitted by the institution’s scholarship/ admission deadline and includes all required documents (transcripts, language proof, CV, motivation).
If the university requires a separate scholarship application, complete it as per their instructions; if not, eligibility is automatic with your admission application.
Once selected, the university will notify you of scholarship status and include it in your offer letter.

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