Deadline: April 16, 2025

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.

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.

Benefits

Scholarships for summer and winter schools:

• The scholarship will include up to 700 EUR for course fees and will go 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 a short-term grant (1-9 days) or a 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.
• The scholarship amount for bachelor’s and master’s studies is 350 euros per month.
• The scholarship amount for the doctoral program is 660 euros per month.

Eligibility

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 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 for 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.
  • The candidate’s 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 scholarships for more than 10 months a year.

Required Documents

Scholarships for summer and winter schools:

• Application form.
• Motivation letter.
• Confirmation letter from the host university.
• A photocopy of your ID card or passport.

Scholarship for researchers and academic staff:

• Application form.
• Academic CV (EUROPASS format is preferred).
• Letter of confirmation from the hosting institution about the 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.

Application

Scholarships for summer and winter schools:

• Fill in the word application form available on the official website.
• Send this completed 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.

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