Danish Government Long-Term Scholarship

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Danish Government Long-Term Scholarship in Denmark

The Danish Government Long-Term Scholarship under the Cultural Agreements are aimed at highly qualified exchange students wishing to immerse themselves in studies of the Danish language and culture or other fields of study related to Denmark.

Long-term scholarships of 5-12 months are offered to exchange students from higher education institutions in the following countries:

Brazil
China
Egypt
Japan
Republic of Korea
Russia

Scholarships are only available to master’s and ph.d.-level students. However, bachelor’s degree students wishing to study Danish language and literature can also apply if they have studied the Danish language for two years.

Please note that scholarships are only offered to students enrolled in full-degree studies at higher education institutions in the countries listed above.

Ph.d. students must likewise be employed at, or affiliated with, higher education institutions in the above-mentioned countries.

Applications from candidates affiliated with higher education institutions in countries other than those listed will not be taken into consideration.

Scholarship period

Scholarships are tenable during the academic year. The autumn term begins on September 1st, the spring term on February 1st.

With respect to residence permits and/or visa, we recommend that accepted applicants contact the Danish diplomatic representation in their home country well in advance of their entry into Denmark.

Scholarship amount

Scholarships include free tuition and a monthly stipend of DKK 6,500.

Some Danish higher education institutions may choose to charge a fee in conjunction with ph.d. courses.

Danish Government Scholarships can be used to cover travel, visa, accommodation, food, and other living expenses. The scholarships are for one person only. Additional amounts for accompanying family members are not available.

How to Apply