Applications for Republic of Estonia Scholarships for International Students are now open. These scholarships include participation in summer and winter schools of different Estonian universities, scholarships for researchers and academic staff, and scholarships for degree and exchange study in Estonia. The scholarship amount will be paid directly to host Estonian institutions by The Education and Youth Board (Harno). It is a government agency of the Ministry of Education and Research that facilitates the implementation of Estonian education and youth policy.
Scholarships for Summer and Winter Schools aim to support participation of international students in short summer or winter school courses of Estonian language and culture courses offered by Estonian institutions of higher education. The schools will also include degree programs taught in English. The grant for researchers and academics staff will be awarded for teaching or research work in Estonian higher education institutions. These applicants should have an academic position in their home institutes as professor, associate professor, teacher, reader, research fellow, lecturer, or assistant.
The summer and winter courses are offered in language studies, IT, media, international relations and etc. Scholarships for degree and exchange study in Estonia for master’s and doctoral students are offered in all fields while scholarships for bachelor’s students are only offered in fields related to the Estonian language and culture. Each scholarship program has a different duration and is offering a different amount of scholarship. Applicants are encouraged to read the eligibility criteria and apply in their desired category.
Republic of Estonia Scholarships for International Students:
Host Country:
- Republic of Estonia
Host Organizations:
- Estonian Ministry of Education and Research and Education and Youth Board
Scholarship Location:
- Estonian Universities
Europe Scholarship Duration:
- Varies from program to program
Benefits of Republic of Estonia Scholarships in Europe for International Students:
Scholarships for summer and winter schools:
- The scholarship will include up to 700 EUR for course fee and will directly to the host university.
- Cost of accommodation for 4 weeks will be covered by the host Estonian university (25 EUR per night).
Grant/Scholarship for researchers and academic staff:
- Researchers can get short-term grant (1-9 days) or long-term grant (10 days – 10 calendar months).
- The subsistence rate will be 45 Euros per day and 660 Euros per month.
Scholarships for degree and exchange study in Estonia:
- The scholarship opportunity can be used for both exchange and degree studies.
- Undergraduate students will get scholarships for 12 months.
- Scholarship amount for bachelor’s and master’s studies is 350 euros per month.
- Scholarship amount for doctoral program is 660 euros per month.
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Eligibility Criteria for Republic of Estonia Scholarships for International Students:
Scholarships for summer and winter schools:
- Applicants should be bachelor’s, master’s and PhD students who have studied at least one year in their universities before applying.
- Applicants can contact with the program coordinator directly if they find a suitable course for themselves.
- Applicants can apply for a scholarship to cover the participation fee for online courses.
- Applicants have to pre-register to the course to apply for a scholarship.
- One applicant can only take one course.
- Applicants should submit the necessary documents directly to the host institution.
- Applicants have to submit a report about the activities and costs within one month after the completion of summer or winter school.
Grant/Scholarship for researchers and academic staff:
- This scholarship will be awarded to researchers and academic staff of higher education institutions.
- Applicants should have an academic position in their home institutes.
- Postdoctoral studies are not offered grants.
- Participants should stay in Estonia during the grant period.
- Candidates period of stay in Estonia must begin and end within the academic year.
Scholarships for degree and exchange study in Estonia:
- These scholarships are for international students who want to study at Estonian higher education institution as a degree or exchange student.
- Applicants should be students from the list of eligible countries.
- Exchange students cannot get scholarship for more than 10 months a year.
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How to apply for Republic of Estonia Scholarships for International Students:
Scholarships for summer and winter schools:
- Fill in the word application form available on the official website.
- Send this filled application form and the required documents to dokumendid@harno.ee.
Grant/Scholarship for researchers and academic staff:
- Fill in the application form in word format.
- Email this filled application form and required documents to dokumendid@harno.ee
Scholarships for degree and exchange study in Estonia:
- Fill in the application form here.
- Send this filled word application form along with all the required documents electronically.
Documents required for Republic of Estonia Scholarships for International Students:
Scholarships for summer and winter schools:
- Application form.
- Motivation letter.
- Confirmation letter from host university.
- Photocopy of ID card or passport.
Scholarship for researchers and academic staff:
- Application form.
- Academic CV (EUROPASS format is preferred).
- Letter of confirmation from hosting institution about hosting and employment period in Estonia.
Scholarships for degree and exchange study in Estonia:
- Application form.
- Motivation letter.
- Copy of passport or ID card.
- Copy of confirmation letter regarding the student’s admission to an Estonian institute.
Estonia Scholarship Deadline:
- The last date to apply is 16th April, 2025.
