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Estonia Government Scholarships for International Students, Researchers & Academics

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Location
Estonia
Opportunity type
scholarship
Published
September 16, 2026

Quick summary

The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research and Education and Youth Board offer scholarships to foreign nationals. Application Deadlines 2027 application dates not yet announced Tell Me About the Scholarships The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research and the Education and Youth Board offer scholarships for international students, researchers, and academic staff under bilateral agreements. These awards support participation in summer schools, degree/exchange study, and research/teaching activities at Estonian universities. Scholarship Types Summer School Scholarships

Eligibility: Applications from candidates who are citizens of the Russian Federation or Belarus will not be accepted in the application round for the 2026/2027 academic year.

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Overview

The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research and Education and Youth Board offer scholarships to foreign nationals.

Application Deadlines

2027 application dates not yet announced

Tell Me About the Scholarships

The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research and the Education and Youth Board offer scholarships for international students, researchers, and academic staff under bilateral agreements. These awards support participation in summer schools, degree/exchange study, and research/teaching activities at Estonian universities.

Scholarship Types

Summer School Scholarships

Supports BA, MA, PhD students (≥1 year enrolled).

Covers course fees (up to €700) + accommodation (€25/night, max 4 weeks).

Eligible courses include Estonian language, IT, media, international relations, design, AI, sustainability, etc.

Researcher & Academic Staff Grants

For foreign university staff (professors, lecturers, research fellows).

Short‑term (1–9 days, €45/day) or long‑term (10 days–10 months, €660/month).

Supports teaching, collaboration, and research at Estonian HEIs.

Degree & Exchange Study Scholarships

For foreign students admitted to Estonian HEIs.

Supports Master’s & PhD studies in all fields.

BA scholarships only for Estonian language & culture.

Excludes doctoral students with active junior researcher contracts.

Eligible countries include India, USA, UK, Germany, France, China, Nigeria, Turkey, Brazil, and many more.

Benefits

Tuition fee coverage for summer schools (up to €700).

Accommodation support (€25/night).

Researcher subsistence grants (€45/day or €660/month).

Degree/exchange scholarships for full academic programmes.

Required Documents

Application form (Word format).

Motivation letter.

Confirmation of registration from home university.

Confirmation from host Estonian university/course.

Passport/ID copy.

Academic CV (for researchers).

Hosting confirmation letter (for researchers).

How to Apply

Pre‑register for a summer school or secure admission to an Estonian HEI.

Prepare required documents (motivation letter, confirmations, CV, passport).

Submit application by email to [email protected] (Word format).

Await results (June for summer schools, December for degree/exchange).

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Eligibility

Applications from candidates who are citizens of the Russian Federation or Belarus will not be accepted in the application round for the 2026/2027 academic year.

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