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Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Award

Fulbright Finland Foundation award for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate study at the University of Turku (Finland), covering stipend, tuition, and travel for 9 months.

Am I eligible?
🇫🇮 FinlandUniversity of Turku / Fulbright Finland Foundation

At a glance

Study level

Master’s

Destination

Finland

Funding

€1,000/month stipend (Master's) or €1,200/month (doctoral), for 9 months; full tuition scholarship at the University of Turku; $1,600 travel award. Final amounts confirmed per award cycle.

Eligible applicants

U.S. citizens; applying to or planning to apply to a Master's or doctoral programme at the University of Turku; two-step application process

Photo: Anssi Koskinen from Turku, Suomi, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Award is offered by University of Turku / Fulbright Finland Foundation for Master’s study in Finland. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.

Application checklist

What you’ll need

The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.

  1. University admissionMust also apply to and be admitted to the University of Turku (UTU admissions: January 7–21, 2027)
  2. Fulbright U.S. Student Program applicationRequired
  3. University of Turku admissions applicationRequired
  4. Letters of recommendationRequired
  5. Research/study planRequired

What this scholarship covers

€1,000–€1,200/month stipend (9 months)

Included

Full tuition at University of Turku

Included

$1,600 travel award

Included

€1,000/month stipend (Master's) or €1,200/month (doctoral), for 9 months; full tuition scholarship at the University of Turku; $1,600 travel award. Final amounts confirmed per award cycle. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.

Are you eligible?

Eligibility review

Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026

Check official criteria

International students

Conditional

Domestic students

See official criteria

Scholarship scope

University-specific

Last eligibility check

October 12, 2026

Who can apply

Citizenship
Applicant group: Eligible U.S. citizens.
International eligibility
Open to citizens of U.S. citizens only.

Academic requirements

Academic recordCompetitive
Academically talented; preference for degree-seeking Master's applicants; graduating seniors also encouraged
Minimum grades / GPANot published
No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.

Study restrictions and coverage

Countries
Finland

Official eligibility summary

Open to: U.S. citizens; applying to or planning to apply to a Master's or doctoral programme at the University of Turku; two-step application process. University of Turku / Fulbright Finland Foundation also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.

Applicant profile

  • U.S. citizens; applying to or planning to apply to a Master's or doctoral programme at the University of Turku; two-step application process

Study route

  • Master’s study in Finland

Current-cycle criteria

  • Open to: U.S. citizens; applying to or planning to apply to a Master's or doctoral programme at the University of Turku; two-step application process. University of Turku / Fulbright Finland Foundation also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.

What to confirm for this cycle

Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.

  • Current eligibility rules
  • Current funding and benefits
  • Current deadline and application route
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Required documents

The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply through your U.S. campus Fulbright coordinator (campus deadline typically early September)

  2. 2

    Submit national Fulbright application by ~October 1, 2026

  3. 3

    Apply to the University of Turku admissions portal January 7–21, 2027

Application timeline

  1. Application cycle

    Fulbright competition deadline ~October 1, 2026 (check your campus deadline 4–6 weeks earlier). UTU admissions: January 7–21, 2027. Check fulbright.fi for the latest.

    The listed deadline is October 1, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.

Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.

Official source

University of Turku / Fulbright Finland Foundation

Official scholarship source

Last checked October 12, 2026

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Your next steps

  1. 01Read the official programme guidance.
  2. 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
  3. 03Check the current application cycle.
  4. 04Apply through the official provider.
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Frequently asked questions

When is the next deadline?

The listed deadline is October 1, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.

Why do some details vary?

Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.