Nordic Scholarship Programme 2027

The Nordic Scholarship Programme from the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) supports international master’s students, PhD candidates or post‑doctoral researchers in the social sciences or humanities whose work is focused on Africa. It is available to those affiliated with universities or research centres in Sweden, Finland, Denmark or Iceland, and offers a one‑month stay at NAI in Uppsala with access to its library collection and research community.

Nordic Scholarship Programme Coverage

This non-profit organization partially funded scholarship for international students covers the following:

• Accommodation
• Travel expenses
• Subsistence allowance of SEK 400 per day

Nordic Scholarship Programme Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for Nordic Scholarship Programme, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Master’s students, PhD candidates, or postdoctoral researchers in the social sciences or humanities
• Affiliated with a university or research centre in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Iceland
• Engaged in Africa-focused studies or research

For detailed requirements, refer to the official eligibility page .

Eligible degree levels

Master's PhD

Eligible programmes

All subjects

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

How to Apply

In this section, we'll provide a clear general overview of requirements and steps to guide you through the application process for Nordic Scholarship Programme.

Important Note: The application procedures and required documents for Nordic Scholarship Programme may vary depending on your degree, program, nationality and other factors. For specific details regarding the requirements, kindly visit the official website of Nordic Scholarship Programme.

Application Deadlines

Now that you’re familiar with the application procedure, it’s time to know the application dates! Knowing the dates for Nordic Scholarship Programme will help you prepare early and it will also give you the time you need to put together a competitive application.

Important notice

Application deadlines vary

The application deadlines for Nordic Scholarship Programme vary. It’s important to review official guidelines on the official website or contact administrators for specific deadlines. Make sure to regularly check the Nordic Scholarship Programme page for the latest and most accurate information on application deadlines.

Nordic Scholarship Programme Recipients

Meet students who have received Nordic Scholarship Programme and learn how they secured their award.

1 Documented recipient

1 Nationality

1 Degree level

Ali Hamza

Pakistani

Nordic Scholarship Programme Master's

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What Nordic Scholarship Programme Scholars Say

Advice and reflections from scholars about the Nordic Scholarship Programme application process and programme.

"In total, I was awarded four scholarships: Erasmus Mundus HYSET, Erasmus Mundus AMIR (Advanced Materials Innovative Recycling), Aalto University Scholarship, and the Nordic Master’s Scholarship at Aalto University and KTH Sweden."

Nordic Master’s Scholarship (Aalto University & KTH Sweden) MSc in Hydrogen Systems and Enabling Technologies (HYSET)

— Ali Hamza

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