Lund University Global Scholarship
Merit-based tuition waiver (partial to full) for ~110 outstanding non-EU/EEA students per year at Lund University (Sweden) pursuing master's programmes.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
Sweden
Funding
Partial to full tuition waiver covering part or all of the master's programme tuition. Does not cover living costs. Recipients must show proof of living funds for a Swedish residence permit.
Eligible applicants
Non-EU/EEA fee-paying students applying to Lund master's programmes; merit-based; ~2% acceptance rate; ~110 awards/year
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Overview
Lund University Global Scholarship is offered by Lund University for Undergraduate, Master’s study in Sweden. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust apply to a master's programme at Lund via universityadmissions.se and separately apply for the scholarship; some programmes excluded
- Lund Global Scholarship application formRequired
- universityadmissions.se master's applicationRequired
- Academic transcriptsRequired
What this scholarship covers
Partial to full tuition waiver
May be included
Partial to full tuition waiver covering part or all of the master's programme tuition. Does not cover living costs. Recipients must show proof of living funds for a Swedish residence permit. 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 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Non-EU/EEA.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Selected on academic merit; financial circumstances not relevant
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
- Academic competitivenessCompetitive
- Approximately 2% of applicants receive the scholarship; strong academic record is essential
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Sweden
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Non-EU/EEA fee-paying students applying to Lund master's programmes; merit-based; ~2% acceptance rate; ~110 awards/year. Lund University also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Non-EU/EEA fee-paying students applying to Lund master's programmes; merit-based; ~2% acceptance rate; ~110 awards/year
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in Sweden
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Non-EU/EEA fee-paying students applying to Lund master's programmes; merit-based; ~2% acceptance rate; ~110 awards/year. Lund University 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
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply to a master's programme at Lund via universityadmissions.se by the January/February deadline
- 2
Submit the Lund Global Scholarship application via the Lund scholarship portal at the same time
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026 deadline: ~February 1, 2026 (closed). 2027 intake: deadline expected early February 2027. Apply through lunduniversity.lu.se and universityadmissions.se.
The listed deadline is February 1, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Lund University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is February 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.