Please read the ‘About the Lund University Global Scholarship programme’ section above carefully so that you know what to do and what to expect before applying for a scholarship.
Applying for studies – required for scholarship eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, you must first apply to a degree programme at Lund University via the national application website www.universityadmissions.se during the relevant application period. Once you’ve submitted a complete application and paid the application fee, you can apply for the scholarship through the scholarship application portal. The link to the scholarship application portal will be posted on this webpage when the application period begins. You will also receive an email from us with the link.
Please note:
- The scholarship portal is separate from the national programme application portal.
- If you are applying to a Fine Art or Music programme or applying during the March–April round, and if there are scholarships available, you’ll receive specific application instructions by email.
See the links below for more information.
Make your application
Scholarship motivation letter
As part of your scholarship application, you will need to upload a personal ‘Scholarship Motivation Letter’ (maximum 600 words). This letter is distinct from any statement of purpose required for your programme application. Your motivation letter should explain why your academic achievements and reasons for applying to Lund University make you a strong candidate for the Lund University Global Scholarship.
Submit your application
The application round usually opens in February every year. The 2025 round closed on 16 February. When the next application round opens, you will find a link to our application portal with detailed instructions on this page.
Important notes
- You can only apply for one Lund University Global Scholarship for the programmes you’ve selected during a specific application round.
- However, you are allowed to apply for other scholarships, such as the Swedish Institute scholarships, in addition.
Selection process – based on academic merits
The selection process for scholarships runs alongside the programme/course selection. Priority is given to applicants who:
- Demonstrate strong academic performance
- Are assessed as a good fit for the chosen programme
- Show a strong commitment to studying at Lund University
- Have selected a Lund University programme/course as their first choice when applying via www.universityadmissions.se
Please note that the scholarship is merit-based only – financial need is not considered in the selection process.
Scholarship results
If you have applied for the Lund University Global Scholarship, you will receive a message from Lund University shortly after your admission results about the scholarship selection. If you have been selected for a scholarship, the information will include the awarded amount, as well as further instructions. In order to receive the scholarship, you will be required to:
- Accept the scholarship within the time frame stated in your award letter
- Accept your study place at Lund University according to the instructions from Lund University
- Pay the remaining tuition fee instalment by the date stated in the scholarship offer email from Lund University. Note that this payment may be due earlier than the general tuition fee payment deadline for non-scholarship holders!
The scholarship amount will be deducted from your Lund University tuition fee invoice automatically.
