Karlstad University Global Scholarship

About Karlstad University Global Scholarship

The Karlstad University Global Scholarship is aimed at top academic students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.

The scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fee for eligible master’s programmes starting in the autumn semester. It does not cover living expenses, and applicants must demonstrate financial capability for their residence permit. Guidance on this requirement is available on the Swedish Migration Agency website.

Applications for the 2026 scholarship period will be accepted from 16 January to 15 February 2026. 

To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, you must first apply to a master's degree programme at Karlstad University starting in the autumn semester and ensure that the application fee has been paid (unless exempt). Late applications will not be considered.

Application period: 16 January - 15 February 2026

How to apply: The application form will be published on this page on 16 January 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
• Have applied to a master's degree programme at Karlstad University starting in autumn 2026.
• Have paid the application fee at University Admissions (unless exempt).

Applicants are not eligible if they:

• Have lived in Sweden for more than two years when the scholarship period begins.
• Hold a permanent residence permit or work permit in Sweden.
• Already hold a master’s degree from a Swedish university.
• Have received a scholarship from the Swedish Institute or other Swedish funding bodies.

How to Apply

1. Apply for a programme

   Submit an application for an eligible programme via www.universityadmissions.se during the national application period.

2. Pay the application fee

   Your programme application must be complete, including payment of the application fee (unless exempt).

3. Submit the scholarship application

   When the scholarship application period opens (16 January–15 February 2026), a link to the online application form will be published on this page.

Only scholarship applications submitted through the official link within the application period will be considered.

Scholarship Conditions

• The scholarship is valid only for the specific programme to which it is awarded.
• If you defer your admission, the scholarship may become invalid.
• If you change programmes, the scholarship may be withdrawn.

Selection Process

Selection takes place alongside programme admissions. Priority is given to applicants who:

• Demonstrate strong academic performance.
• Show clear relevance and motivation for the chosen programme.
• Express a strong commitment to studying at Karlstad University.
• Have selected a Karlstad University programme as their first choice at University Admissions.

Please note: The scholarship is merit-based only; financial need is not considered.

Scholarship results

• Scholarship recipients will be notified by email at the end of April.
• Awardees must accept the scholarship within the deadline stated in the award letter.
• The scholarship amount is deducted directly from the tuition fee, reducing the amount the student is required to pay.