Dalarna University has announced applications for the 2026 Masters Scholarship Programme for qualified international students interested in pursuing graduate degrees at one of Sweden’s highly regarded institutions.
The Dalarna University Masters Scholarship 2026 offers a partial tuition waiver valued at up to SEK90,000, applied directly towards tuition costs for full-time study in eligible programmes.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Dalarna University
- Host Country: Sweden
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Up to SEK90,000 (~$9,500)
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: July 15, 2025
Scholarship Details
Each year, Dalarna University grants partial tuition waivers to new international, fee-paying Master’s students who have demonstrated strong academic performance and potential. The Dalarna University Masters Scholarships serve as a reduction in tuition fees, covering between 10% and 50% of total tuition costs, depending on the student’s programme and academic achievements.
The awarded amount is deducted automatically in fixed portions each semester over the duration of the chosen programme, ensuring that recipients pay a reduced tuition fee in each semester of their studies.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Dalarna University Masters Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
For Fresh Students:
- Tuition fee waivers are available only for on-campus Master’s degree programmes.
- Applicants need to apply for the scholarship once before commencing their programme.
- The deadline to submit scholarship applications for studies starting in the spring 2026 semester is July 15th, 2025.
For Enrolled Students:
- Dalarna University offers tuition fee reductions for students who maintain outstanding academic results during their studies.
- Applicants must have completed at least one semester (Master’s level) or two semesters (Bachelor’s level) within an on-campus degree programme at Dalarna University.
- Students must be continuing the same degree programme for at least one more semester of full-time study.
- Applicants must have achieved at least 50% grades of VG (Very Good), or a combination of grades 5 and 4, or grades A and B, depending on the grading scale used.
- No course results can be below grade 3 or grade C.
- Students must have successfully completed all credits from the first semester or year by the time scholarship decisions are made.
- Applicants must be verified as “outstanding” by the faculty of their programme.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful candidates for the Dalarna University Masters Scholarship will receive the following benefits:
- Partial tuition fee waiver between 10% and 50% of total tuition costs.
- Automatic deduction of the scholarship award from tuition fees each semester.
- Two types of scholarship opportunities available:
- The Choose Dalarna First Scholarship: A SEK5,000 reduction granted upon admission for students who rank a Dalarna University programme as their first choice.
- The Academic Excellence Scholarship: Awarded throughout the duration of the programme based on academic results and guaranteed for students who meet the required criteria.
Award Sizes by Master’s Programme
- Business Studies with an International Focus / Economics / Tourism Destination Development
- Semester Award: SEK10,000
- Programme Distinction: SEK10,000
- Total Possible Award: SEK30,000
- Business Intelligence
- Semester Award: SEK10,000
- Programme Distinction: SEK15,000
- Total Possible Award: SEK35,000
- Data Science
- Semester Award: SEK10,000
- Programme Distinction: SEK30,000
- Total Possible Award: SEK70,000
- Energy Efficient Built Environment
- Semester Award: SEK15,000
- Programme Distinction: SEK20,000
- Total Possible Award: SEK50,000
- Global Sexual Reproductive Health
- Semester Award: SEK15,000
- Programme Distinction: SEK20,000
- Total Possible Award: SEK50,000
- Solar Energy Engineering (2-years)
- Semester Award: SEK15,000
- Programme Distinction: SEK30,000
- Total Possible Award: SEK90,000
- Sustainability and Tourism
- Semester Award: SEK10,000
- Programme Distinction: SEK20,000
- Total Possible Award: SEK60,000
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must be prepared to submit:
- A completed online scholarship application form.
- Proof of admission to a Master’s programme at Dalarna University.
- Academic transcripts and certificates.
- A personal statement or motivation letter as required by the programme.
- Any other documents required by the university or specific programme.
How to Apply
To apply for the Dalarna University Masters Scholarship 2026:
- Click HERE to visit the programme’s webpage.
- Apply for admission to your chosen Master’s programme at Dalarna University.
- Complete and submit the online scholarship application before the stated deadline.
- Ensure all required documents are uploaded by the final dates indicated (either September 30 or March 1, depending on the semester).
- Incomplete applications or those missing required documents will not be processed.
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