Two-year Scholarship for the most Merited Applicants
ULapland welcomes international talents to Lapland and Finland. In addition to the Finland Scholarship, the University of Lapland will provide one International Talent ULapland scholarship for the most merited applicants in each International Master’s programme in 2022, 2023 and 2024 based on their success in the admission process. The International Talent ULapland scholarship is granted for two years, and the students who receive it must be non-EU/EEA citizens liable to pay tuition fees. The tuition waiver for the second study year will be granted according to the University of Lapland scholarship policy. The double degree -programme applicants are not eligible for this Scholarship.
International Talent ULapland scholarship will be awarded to the most merited applicant in each Master’s programme for two years until 2024. Prospective students who apply to Master’s programmes in 2025 are not eligible.
The International Talent ULapland scholarship includes:
In the first year, the International Talent ULapland scholarship includes
- a 2000 € relocation grant and
- a 4000 € practicum voucher for an internship in Lapland or Finland.
The total value of the first-year International Talent ULapland scholarship is 6,000 €.
In the second year, the International Talent ULapland scholarship includes
- a 7000 € scholarship for living costs in Finland and
- The programme tuition fee is 8000 € for the second year according to the ULapland scholarship policy. During the first year of studies, students must complete at least 60 ECTS credits according to the degree programme curricula.
- In addition, a scholarship holder can participate in the Working on Campus -project to receive a total of 1000 € to support social and academic integration, divided into two: 500 € to support student tutoring and 500 € to participate in alum work.
Details for the second-year scholarships will be communicated to the students during their first year.
The total value of the second-year International Talent ULapland scholarship is 15,000 €.
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Information on the International Talent ULapland scholarship
- The student needs to study on campus, as it is not possible to have these extra scholarships for distance learning.
- The only exception is if the programme is forced to offer distance studies due to a force majeure situation.
- Master’s degree students who have been admitted in 2021 or earlier are not eligible, even if the start of their studies is postponed.
- Suppose the student defers the start of their studies for a statutory reason. In that case, they may begin their studies in the following academic year with the same conditions and keep the International Talent ULapland scholarship (one time).
- The Scholarship is paid after the student has registered as present at the University of Lapland.
- The student must have a Finnish bank account, and the Scholarship will be paid to that account.
- The Scholarship is paid after arrival in September/October.
How to Apply for the Finland Scholarship and the International Talent ULapland
You must apply for the Finland Scholarship and the International Talent ULapland scholarship in your Studyinfo application form. Both of the scholarships must be applied together and at the same time. Finland Scholarships and International Talent ULapland scholarships at the University of Lapland are awarded to the most merited applicants in each Master’s programme based on their admission success. The decision of both scholarships will be made together and simultaneously. It is not possible to apply for these scholarships separately. Scholarships are always personal, and ULapland will notify applicants about the decision regarding the Scholarship at the same time as the admission results. You cannot appeal against the decisions on scholarships.
You simultaneously apply for the Finland Scholarship & International Talent ULapland scholarship and the University of Lapland’s tuition waiver in your Studyinfo application form. Suppose you must still be awarded the Finland and International Talent ULapland scholarships. In that case, ULapland will grant the tuition waiver according to our scholarship policy. You can not apply for the Finland Scholarship & International Talent ULapland scholarship nor the tuition waiver after the application deadline.
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