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Estonian Government Scholarship for Academic Studies 2026 – Partial Funding

By: About the Estonian Education and Youth Board (Harno)Last update:
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Applicant criteria

  • NationalityNo specific nationality required
  • Age18 - 60
  • GenderBoth

Opportunity criteria

  • Opportunity FieldForeign Languages and Literature, Marketing, Business and Finance, Psychology and Sociology, Political Sciences and Economy, Nature and Environment, Engineering and Architecture
  • Job locationEstonia
  • DegreeBachelors, Master, Phd
  • Needed documentsMotivation Letter, Transcript of Records, Degree Certificate, passport sized photo of applicant, Language Certificate, Application form
  • Deadlineavailable

Opportunity description

The Estonian Government, via the Education and Youth Board (Harno), offers a prestigious scholarship for international students pursuing Bachelor’s (limited fields), Master’s, or Doctoral studies at accredited Estonian universities.
This partially funded scholarship covers a tuition fee waiver (full or partial depending on the program), along with a monthly stipend of up to €660. The program aims to promote global academic exchange and attract outstanding students to Estonia’s innovative and digitally advanced education system.


Participating Universities

  • University of Tartu

  • Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)

  • Tallinn University

  • Estonian University of Life Sciences

  • Estonian Academy of Arts

  • Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre


Available Fields of Study

  • Master’s and Doctoral Programs:
    Open to all fields such as:

    • Natural Sciences

    • Engineering & Technology

    • Social Sciences

    • Humanities

    • Business & Economics

  • Bachelor’s Programs:
    Limited to Estonian language, culture, and related fields.

Application Deadlines

  • 2026 application period will be open from March 17th 2026 until April 16th (23:59, Estonian time).

Benefits

  • Tuition Waiver:

    • Doctoral programs are usually tuition-free.

    • Master's programs may offer partial or full tuition waivers depending on the university and program.

  • Monthly Stipend:

    • Master's students: €350/month

    • Doctoral students: €660/month

  • Additional Support (varies):

    • Accommodation assistance

    • Health insurance

    • Possible travel allowances (depending on the university or program)

Eligibility criteria

  • Nationality: Open to applicants from all countries.

  • Academic Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s: Must have completed secondary education.

    • Master’s: Must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

    • Doctorate: Must hold a master’s degree or equivalent.

  • Language Proficiency:

    • Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS) or Estonian, depending on the program.

  • University Admission:

    • Must have an official letter of acceptance from an Estonian higher education institution.

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